Thread: Coromal 580 Seka

Andy,

I know a little, the Coromals have aluminium frames so rot is less likely an issue and are generally lighter.

The Coromal independent suspension is normally a knee type and may require leaf spring replacement when it gets older. See the link below.
http://hardingscaravans.com.au/carav...ns-we-service/
Although the description gives the indication that things have been maintained.

This post has an interesting conversion. Graeme may be able to tell you what to look for on the suspension.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trailers-v...onversion.html

In general other questions to consider,
1. Will 1 deep cycle battery be adequate for your needs.
2. Will you need Solar panels?
3. Will you need a built in toilet and/or shower? (Compulsory for my purchase)
4. Will you be converting to LED lighting? (Unless already done)
5. Are you sure you really want a pop up? Extra time on set up, not owned one but was aware of the extra time compare to full size van. Having helped others who have one.
6. Will you need and does it have an AC? (Compulsory for my purchase, main reason for moving on from tents)
7. Gas HWS? I would check if it has 240V as well. In powered sites you may end up using your own gas for HW?
8. It describes extra water tanks but does not state the number and volume.

Like buying a boat I started looking with a budget and ended up spending much more as I found out more about the various bits and pieces. I intend to keep our van for around 5 years minimum.

Cheers
Craig

Cheers Craig
I have 2x200w panels in the shed I bought for the camper trailer,I also have 2x120amp deep cycles on the trailer I would transfer over,always intended on a inverter/solar panel controler/240V charge in unit for the CT,so would do the same,plus update lighting to LED.There is also a water tank on the camper trailer to swap over.The one Im looking at is a tandem.
I saw a smaller poptop with a ensuite conversion,which would have to happen I think.
They would need to come up with at least 5K in the swap.I dont mind a project.
Thanks
Andrew

Andy,

OK, all is in hand then.

But do you (in particular the better half) really want no Air cond? I now see it states no AC.

Cheers
Craig

The top of my 1990 Coromal pop-top takes only a minute to raise but does require some effort, which recently I thought was getting beyond me until my son couldn't lift it either until I released the 4th catch! Later ones most likely have a lever system that requires much less effort.

The Coromal suspension can't satisfactorily be raised other than re-instating original height if the springs are sagged because the camber changes dramatically.

Andy, think carefully about buying a popup if you're having back problems,

That Coromal doesn't have levers to raise the top, being the same as my 14'. I understand that the springs or perhaps the whole mechanisms can be replaced to re-instate the original effort to lift as the springs stretch over time.

Edit: I see that the struts have been recently replaced.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Andy, think carefully about buying a popup if you're having back problems,

Pedro.
The main want for a pop top is the reduced towing height,and more so the airflow thru the canvas section,I would prefer that to aircon.
I saw one listed yesterday with air struts and a compressor to lift the top,that sort of conversion wouldnt be beyond me.
Thanks
Andrew

This van wont be happening.Thanks for the info.I learnt something here re-the suspension on a Coromal.I will start another thread on suspensions,interested to learn what is under what.
Andrew