Thread: Pondering a TVan in 2018

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Originally Posted by Bytemrk

I'm pondering the idea of buying a Track TVan next year.

Most of the time I travel alone and either swag or tent it.... but I'm thinking in the next couple of years of doing a few extended trips, where the swag would rapidly get tiring.... maybe I'm just getting old and lusting after a little comfort.

My current budget doesn't get me a new one - and of course what I can afford and what I like, never seem to meet.

They do however seem to hold there value very well - so starting to think pushing the limits of my budget may not necessarily end up in a big capital loss when I sell it.


I don't want to go to a caravan - I'm after something that will follow the car anywhere I want to take it. I also don't want to spend an hour or more setting up canvas and pulling it down when ever i stop for the night. From what I can see, TVan seems to offer the flexibility in set up that would suit me.

Those that I know who have used them seem very happy with them..... I'll probably hire one for a trip before I commit, but has anyone got any experience or feedback that might be helpful to me?

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Steve

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

I'm pondering the idea of buying a Track TVan next year.

Most of the time I travel alone and either swag or tent it.... but I'm thinking in the next couple of years of doing a few extended trips, where the swag would rapidly get tiring.... maybe I'm just getting old and lusting after a little comfort.

My current budget doesn't get me a new one - and of course what I can afford and what I like, never seem to meet.

They do however seem to hold there value very well - so starting to think pushing the limits of my budget may not necessarily end up in a big capital loss when I sell it.


I don't want to go to a caravan - I'm after something that will follow the car anywhere I want to take it. I also don't want to spend an hour or more setting up canvas and pulling it down when ever i stop for the night. From what I can see, TVan seems to offer the flexibility in set up that would suit me.

Those that I know who have used them seem very happy with them..... I'll probably hire one for a trip before I commit, but has anyone got any experience or feedback that might be helpful to me?

I've hired a TVan in Adelaide on three occasions since 2014 taking it to the Victorian High Country and twice up through Birdsville, Mt Isa and Lorella Springs in the Gulf country. It's a fabulous piece of equipment. However, on the third hire we drove through some heavy rain near Borroloola and on setting up camp that night discovered the inside was drenched with muddy coloured water. Apparently that particular unit upon an investigation had not been sealed properly, which the manufacturer acknowledged and for which I received partial compensation.

Would I hire a TVan again? Yes I would. What I particularly like about it is its hard roof. As it happened though, I purchased a demo Ultimate Camper.

Nick

All-alloy, extremely quick up and down, and they will customise. Ours sleeps 4 off-the ground with no canvas to erect unless we want more covered space for longer stops. Love it.

I had a look at the Tvan years ago and ended up going for an Aussie Swag camper trailer as I preferred the kitchen set up and felt it sealed up better in regard to water and dust ingress. Took a couple of minuets to set up and I mean a COUPLE of minutes. A great camper.

Have a look at Drifta, they've got a few different affordable set ups - including a hard top.

We're currently having a little fantasy about this SUV Guardian camper, which offers a lot for the money.

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Originally Posted by Numb Thumbs

Have you looked at the VistaRV Crossover? It is a Tvan for grownups...

No canvas, very fast setup and will go wherever you choose to tow it.

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Nice looking vans but the price is right up there with the Tvans.