Baie dankie vir al die hulp. Soos oom Henk se "Learn from other people's mistakes, life's too short to make them all yourself."
Gaan die size van die Donor caravan saak maak. Ek bedoel is kleiner beter want dit is meer rigidit of maak dit nie regtig saak nie? Is ek reg as ek se die chasis gaan net sterker moet wees vir 'n groter karavaan.
My lys van goedjies wat daar binne moet wees:
1. Bed Dubbel
2. Shower ( een van daai Fiberglass panne wat mens kry vir normale showers in 'n huis
3. Kaste ( vir Klere en groceries)
4. Yskas/vrieskas (vir koue Red Bull)
5. Toilet (porta pottie of iets)
Sal dit moontlik wees? Die kombuis sal ek buite opsit (miskien 'n slide onder die dubbel bed na buite toe)
Groete
Ernie
Ebot
If you realy want to go to the bush with your van, you might want to consider the following:
1) You don't want it too wide - No wider than your vehicle I would say. If not, you will pick up damage from overgrown branches/bushes too easily.
2) The wheels must run in the same track as your car. Any wider (like a normal caravan) and you will have difficulty negotiating typical "tweespoor" tracks.
3) Keep the shower outside in a bush caravan. Inside is only for yuppies - We don't do that - Do we ?
(And you'll have a major problem with moisture)
4) In an off-road caravan you'll want proper water tanks with sufficient capacity and a pumping system (Gas geyser is also nice)
5) A proper 12V DC system with battery back-up is essential. (Forget anything that requires 220V ac from the start.)
6) You'll need extra mechanisms to secures doors and the pop-up roof while travelling.
7) You'll need a proper subframe and a descent axle. I have seen a few trailers lying next to the road in remote areas where this was the week point.
For ideas you can also go and have a look at the Xplorer Caravans (Myself and CATS's own these and can give you some extra ideas)
Johan
If you realy want to go to the bush with your van, you might want to consider the following:
1) You don't want it too wide - No wider than your vehicle I would say. If not, you will pick up damage from overgrown branches/bushes too easily.
2) The wheels must run in the same track as your car. Any wider (like a normal caravan) and you will have difficulty negotiating typical "tweespoor" tracks.
3) Keep the shower outside in a bush caravan. Inside is only for yuppies - We don't do that - Do we ?
(And you'll have a major problem with moisture)4) In an off-road caravan you'll want proper water tanks with sufficient capacity and a pumping system (Gas geyser is also nice)
5) A proper 12V DC system with battery back-up is essential. (Forget anything that requires 220V ac from the start.)
6) You'll need extra mechanisms to secures doors and the pop-up roof while travelling.
7) You'll need a proper subframe and a descent axle. I have seen a few trailers lying next to the road in remote areas where this was the week point.
For ideas you can also go and have a look at the Xplorer Caravans (Myself and CATS's own these and can give you some extra ideas)
Johan
Johan
Gen 4 GLX 30th Anniversary Edition (Gravel )
VW Tiguan 2.0TDi (Tar
)
Bushlapa Boabab 4.2 in tow
Gen 4 GLX 30th Anniversary Edition (Gravel
)VW Tiguan 2.0TDi (Tar
)Bushlapa Boabab 4.2 in tow
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Just a quick pic on the typical construction of a caravan side wall. Acording to loftus this is the same for on and off roaders.
As for your requirements for the interior we are on a similar frequency. In all but one of my vans I have had a full bathroom. It is not so impractical and if you build one in yourself you can eliminate the problems with moisture and water damage. A full set of water tanks as well as a decent shureflow pump on a pressurized system together with a bowen gas/220 geyser is a must. I prefer to have the bathroom in the caravan as the weef can use it on the road while traveling and in case of foul weather one is a bit more protected. We often go just for a weekend and then it is a case of just pulling out the awning and we are settled. I also like the idea of the galley inside for the same reason. Often one sleeps over while traveling and it is handy to have access to some coffee at a picnic spot without having to rig the whole thing.
Your question regarding size- I would look at something not too big as you are quite correct in assuming that the bigger ones have more flex as well as handling problems in rough roads. I would opt for something in the line of the Explorer size as in my opinion that is ideal
This is what I would consider to be ideal layout with a body length of 4.2m
A. KITCHEN
B. WARDROBE
C. FRIDGE GAS/220V
D. BATHROOM
G.WARDROBE
H. VANITY CUPBOARD
I. BEDSIDE CUPBOARD
J. NEW SIDE BED
Your question regarding size- I would look at something not too big as you are quite correct in assuming that the bigger ones have more flex as well as handling problems in rough roads. I would opt for something in the line of the Explorer size as in my opinion that is ideal
This is what I would consider to be ideal layout with a body length of 4.2m
A. KITCHEN
B. WARDROBE
C. FRIDGE GAS/220V
D. BATHROOM
G.WARDROBE
H. VANITY CUPBOARD
I. BEDSIDE CUPBOARD
J. NEW SIDE BED
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Henk Bannink
Some people are wise, some people are otherwise
Some people are wise, some people are otherwise
What will be a accceptable price for a caravan in good condition outside but needs attention on inside. One that can be gutted and refitted to my specifications. I see the junkmail prices start from R5000 to about R30000.
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Ernie
This is a difficult one to answer. In the donor van you are looking for exterior as well as interior walls to be in a good condition. The condition of the furniture is not important but a decent gas stove and working gas/220v fridge is a bonus as these can put to good use in the new van. Any tents and awnings are also a bonus as canvas is expensive as are the poles. These are factors that will influence the price. Another good bargaining point in your favor is tact that most pop tops are in need of repair as this was one of the weak points. In my experience most of the units below R8 k is not worth much but you might be lucky and get one with a broken suspension or some defect that will not affect the build.
Most people look at a caravan and assume that it is highly specialized to work on and needs the stealers to do any kind of minor repair. If only they knew
This is a difficult one to answer. In the donor van you are looking for exterior as well as interior walls to be in a good condition. The condition of the furniture is not important but a decent gas stove and working gas/220v fridge is a bonus as these can put to good use in the new van. Any tents and awnings are also a bonus as canvas is expensive as are the poles. These are factors that will influence the price. Another good bargaining point in your favor is tact that most pop tops are in need of repair as this was one of the weak points. In my experience most of the units below R8 k is not worth much but you might be lucky and get one with a broken suspension or some defect that will not affect the build.
Most people look at a caravan and assume that it is highly specialized to work on and needs the stealers to do any kind of minor repair. If only they knew
Henk Bannink
Some people are wise, some people are otherwise
Some people are wise, some people are otherwise