Thread: Pondering a TVan in 2018

Originally Posted by rar110

I reckon the Tvan ticks a lot of boxes. It would be my choice.

Has there been many changes over the years?

Yeh, there have been quite a few changes over the years - but all based around the same fundamental design.. The current range is a Mk5.

Starting point for second hand built in the early -mid 2000's is in the low $20k's

If I lost the plot completely and really optioned up a brand new top of the range 2017, I could walk away a bit over $80K lighter .

What suits me will probably end up somewhere in the middle - most likely closer to the starting point . Just depends what I find when as I look.

Hi Bytemark.
I have always admired Tvans also. I would find it hard to justify towing one if travelling solo though. The main changes over the models appear to be subtle changes to the main shape to improve headroom over the head of the bed.

I would be looking for a basic model without the huge storage box on the front (presuming you have a fridge setup in your vehicle) to keep towed weight to a minimum.

Thanks Chris,

Was kind of thinking that way..... however it would be very handy to get some weight OUT of the disco Mine is very close to the line when I'm loaded with full fuel tanks etc. - so moving tools, camp cooking stuff and fridge into the trailer have potential benefits.

Surprisingly even with the box on the front with a fridge in it - there are people that are managing to get ball weights down around 120Kg by packing it right. The later ones have a large water tank behind the axle which obviously helps.

I think I will find an opportunity to hire one for a week or so before I make the jump. If I don't do it before hand, I might even turn up to Cooma with a hire TVan - we'll see.

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

Thanks Chris,

Was kind of thinking that way..... however it would be very handy to get some weight OUT of the disco Mine is very close to the line when I'm loaded with full fuel tanks etc. - so moving tools, camp cooking stuff and fridge into the trailer have potential benefits.

Surprisingly even with the box on the front with a fridge in it - there are people that are managing to get ball weights down around 120Kg by packing it right. The later ones have a large water tank behind the axle which obviously helps.

I think I will find an opportunity to hire one for a week or so before I make the jump. If I don't do it before hand, I might even turn up to Cooma with a hire TVan - we'll see.

Personally unless you have 2 fridge's ,I prefer the fridge in the car . each for there own , but I prefer the storage box on the front instead of the fridge box , move most of the cooking gear and other stuff out of the car. Pioneer made a few of the upper spec models with both on a longer drawbar but for the extra cost I prefer the storage box option.


I know all wont agree but that's just my 2c worth

Cheers Ean

The Tvans are awesome!! Very easy to set up and pack down, hard roof and walls, no wet canvas over the bed when you pack up and you don’t need a cover over the bed.
Disclaimer: I DO work at Track Trailer so a little biased.
Feel free to come in and see me and more than happy to talk about your needs, even for 2nd hand units. Happy to give advice even if you do buy another brand. Whatever suits your budget and needs.
The Track forum is also a good place for info too.
Dave.

Thanks Dave,

I may just do that, I've already jumped on the forum there.

Was that your white Disco in the car park there Yesterday when I was wandering around the Factory tour?

Impressive setup you guys have...

They do look good behind a white D4 hey!! .............................

Haha no mine was out in the street but at one point there was 3 white Discos in the car park!!
Just let me know when you want to pop in to make sure I’m there

Will do... I suspect one of those White Discos was mine