Need Advice

[Paul+Lou]

Hi all

My wife and I are looking at purchasing a 2006 Expanda Outback single axle with a few extras,, It has 3 solar panels mounted on the roof. 90 lt fridge, dvd/stereo fitted(probably standard) full stove and oven. has nice tool box fitted to front. The axles under slung for even more height.. Has a pull out awning with either full annes or shade mesh. No shower and toliet but I gues it would sleeo 6 with the table folding down.

Looks in pretty good condition overall

The asking price is 28K,, Is this reasonable?? sounds like it to me..

Is there anything I should be looking out for in particular...

cheers

Paul

 

[leesy]

Have a good look under the van, check everything that opens, closes and turns on and off.
From a price perspective have a good look on caravan and camping sales ot trading post. good luck

 

[BUSH PALACE]

:welcome:Gday Paul and welcome to a top forum , check the internal roof for water marks / damage , the fridge 12/240/gas if its been off road check for any cracks /breakages underneath and that it sits level - just a few things i would check ....
good luck
russell

 

[Paul+Lou]

:welcome:Gday Paul and welcome to a top forum , check the internal roof for water marks / damage , the fridge 12/240/gas if its been off road check for any cracks /breakages underneath and that it sits level - just a few things i would check ....
good luck
russell

Yeah the fridge is 3 way.. I Checked underneath and couldnt't see anything noticable like repairs ect. Has two tanks ( probably standard) all guarded up. Any advice is appreciated


Paul

 

[Bank of Dad]

Paul, not sure of your location.

If you like the look of the van then ask a caravan repair facility to inspect it for you and give a list of what is wrong. It may cost you $100-200 but think of the money you will blow if you hand over $28k and find out you need to spend $$$$$ more!

 

[Paul+Lou]

Paul, not sure of your location.

If you like the look of the van then ask a caravan repair facility to inspect it for you and give a list of what is wrong. It may cost you $100-200 but think of the money you will blow if you hand over $28k and find out you need to spend $$$$$ more!

Not a bad idea... Location is Morayfield Qld, 40 mins north of Brisbane

Better update me profile..

 

[Bank of Dad]

Ask your local Jayco dealer if he is prepared to do it.

Otherwise I just googled repairs for vans in Brissy and came up with about 28 answers.

 

[chartrock]

What model is it Paul, 14' 16' 17'.

 

[drewy]

Hi Paul,

All of the above sounds like good advice, I would ring around a few dealers and get a few prices on the equivalent new model then compare. Good luck!

 

[Xpandafan]

Agree with others here. Get checked out as you would a used car. Sounds OK though, nicely optioned/modified and if cosmetically in pretty good condition often means enthusiastic owner and probably very well maintained.

 

[Paul+Lou]

What model is it Paul, 14' 16' 17'.

It's a 16.49 He has come down to 27k now.... sounds like the price is in the ball park...

 

[Xpandafan]

Given the way it's optioned (solar, etc) and subject to a checks suggested in earlier posts, you're in the right price range now. I've seen a few in the $27k+ range.