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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: JSKM on January 22, 2017, 05:51:55 PM
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G'day All,
Doing a bit of a read on the soon to be released Windsor Silhouette XC.
http://www.windsorcaravans.com.au/silhouette/ (http://www.windsorcaravans.com.au/silhouette/)
Has anyone seen the prototype getting around at the 4X4 & Camping shows.
Look like it is well put together and I like the outdoor kitchen option, just not big on the red colour but
Be interested to hear from people who have seen it or owned the silhouette under the banner.
Cheers & Beers,
Joe.
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Looks expensive
Swannie
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Looks heavy
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Saw one today. Looks neat (didn't have proper look as it's not for us). But for $53 000, it would want to.
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Looks expensive
Swannie
Base price is $35K (on road model) according to this article (but if you option them and do the off road version it will go up like the tested model in the article at $52K).
http://www.acrvmag.com.au/windsor-silhouette-xc/ (http://www.acrvmag.com.au/windsor-silhouette-xc/)
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The outdoor kitchen looks tops.
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Base price is $35K (on road model) according to this article (but if you option them and do the off road version it will go up like the tested model in the article at $52K).
http://www.acrvmag.com.au/windsor-silhouette-xc/ (http://www.acrvmag.com.au/windsor-silhouette-xc/)
Tell em their dreaming
Swannie
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Looks heavy
The linked article states about 1771kg and 200kg on the drawbar so its up there in weight.
http://www.acrvmag.com.au/windsor-silhouette-xc/ (http://www.acrvmag.com.au/windsor-silhouette-xc/)
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Tell em their dreaming
Swannie
You would have to be willing to spend in the mid $50K mark I would think.
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Tell em their dreaming
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You would have to be willing to spend in the mid $50K mark I would think.
It looks shmick & windsor build great stuff but to have a massive premium versus a Jayco or goldstream with pretty much the same layout is a big ask. You could be getting an awesome hybrid unit in that range
Swannie
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It looks shmick & windsor build great stuff but to have a massive premium versus a Jayco or goldstream with pretty much the same layout is a big ask. You could be getting an awesome hybrid unit in that range
Swannie
Agree with you.
I am still looking at a new Kimberley Kamper Limited Camping Trailer, just looking at options with the amount of money we are about to spend.
If it was just the wife and I it would be simple, looking at the best options for the kids as well.
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You could have a look at one of these also
http://kokodacaravans.com.au/product/frontline/ (http://kokodacaravans.com.au/product/frontline/)
Looked at the one in the dealship in Coffs the other day, looks good but it's a heavyweight in both weight and cost compared to a jayco as swannie indicated
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You could have a look at one of these also
http://kokodacaravans.com.au/product/frontline/ (http://kokodacaravans.com.au/product/frontline/)
Looked at the one in the dealship in Coffs the other day, looks good but it's a heavyweight in both weight and cost compared to a jayco as swannie indicated
I like the Kokoda just don't like the fact that they Subbie out to all sorts to build the thing
Swannie
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You could have a look at one of these also
http://kokodacaravans.com.au/product/frontline/ (http://kokodacaravans.com.au/product/frontline/)
Looked at the one in the dealship in Coffs the other day, looks good but it's a heavyweight in both weight and cost compared to a jayco as swannie indicated
Looks like a goog build.
I would love to find a hybrid that is good for a family. They are seem to be set up with the double/queen beer set up only. We have 2 little kids so throwing them outside in a swag is not an option according to my wife.
Maybe I get the hybrid for them all to sleep in and I swag it outside.
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It looks shmick & windsor build great stuff but to have a massive premium versus a Jayco or goldstream with pretty much the same layout is a big ask. You could be getting an awesome hybrid unit in that range
Swannie
The gold stream with the slide out kitchen is mid 50's straight up and doesn't have in internal kitchen. Jayco doesn't have anything to offer that hasn't climbed out of the 1970's. No premium there.
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Looks like a goog build.
I would love to find a hybrid that is good for a family. They are seem to be set up with the double/queen beer set up only.
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its surprising from what I've seen in last few days how many caravans are similar only built for 2 people, and they are 22ft long!
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its surprising from what I've seen in last few days how many caravans are similar only built for 2 people, and they are 22ft long!
Funny thing is you read on the forum sites the same thing, family's looking at the hybrid market but there is nothing to cater for a family. Its a shame a few manufacturers haven't woken up to it and marketed a model at that group. Many of us don't want to step up to a caravan but are looking for the options after a camping trailer.
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Many of us don't want to step up to a caravan but are looking for the options after a camping trailer.
yea I think Caravan is a brilliant idea... its even been approved.
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its surprising from what I've seen in last few days how many caravans are similar only built for 2 people, and they are 22ft long!
Very true.
We are a family of 3 (mum, dad and little miss 9yo) and we like the pop top caravans so it fits under the carport.
When looking, it amazes me the average caravan is at least 20 foot, and it only caters for two people.
I remember in the 70's and 80's when mum and dad had a 14 footer Windsor with 3 kids.
Mum and dad inside and the brats on bunk beds in the annex.
You'll be lucky to see a van under 20 foot in caravan parks these days.
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Very true.
I remember in the 70's and 80's when mum and dad had a 14 footer Windsor with 3 kids.
Mum and dad inside and the brats on bunk beds in the annex.
You'll be lucky to see a van under 20 foot in caravan parks these days.
It seems they industry is catering for the Grey Nomad and the family isn't being considered anymore.
When you discuss with other camping families (Mum, Dad and a couple kids) they all say the same thing, its a camping trailer or a large caravan, there is nothing in between that is made to suit them.
Even the hybrid is really only marketed at the two person set up.
The van parks are getting too expensive so we want to be able to tow something off road and to that place you can enjoy without costing an arm and a leg. Most of the Caravans I wouldn't be willing to take off road due to the size.
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There are plenty of solid shell options with real off road credentials around the $50k range. Doesn't look great value to me.
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Most of the Caravans I wouldn't be willing to take off road due to the size.
here ya go
http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/private/SSE-AD-4235068/ (http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/private/SSE-AD-4235068/)
I remember in the 70's and 80's when mum and dad had a 14 footer Windsor with 3 kids.
Mum and dad inside and the brats on bunk beds in the annex.
that's one thing I'm looking at... enclosed annexe and stretchers or swags in there.
Any van with 4 beds really ups the price :(
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I remember in the 70's and 80's when mum and dad had a 14 footer Windsor with 3 kids.
Mum and dad inside and the brats on bunk beds in the annex.
But where are you going to put the 32" TV and toilet and shower and you couldn't possibly clear the dining table and make the kids sleep on that now!
We've just bought a 14' Windsor Rapid (expander) heaps of space for 5 of us.
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Very true.
We are a family of 3 (mum, dad and little miss 9yo) and we like the pop top caravans so it fits under the carport.
When looking, it amazes me the average caravan is at least 20 foot, and it only caters for two people.
I remember in the 70's and 80's when mum and dad had a 14 footer Windsor with 3 kids.
Mum and dad inside and the brats on bunk beds in the annex.
You'll be lucky to see a van under 20 foot in caravan parks these days.
This style and size would do me if it was 4 berth :(
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162368367379 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162368367379)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/peMAAOSwx2dYEXpi/s-l1600.jpg)
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This style and size would do me if it was 4 berth :(
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162368367379 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162368367379)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/peMAAOSwx2dYEXpi/s-l1600.jpg)
MDC do a 4 berth pop top in 17ft, they do both single and double axle version from memory.
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What was Jet's - a Breakaway 2+2 wasn't it, with 2 bunks for the little 'uns ???
Not sure how big a small person they would hold though?
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What was Jet's - a Breakaway 2+2 wasn't it, with 2 bunks for the little 'uns ???
Not sure how big a small person they would hold though?
yeah Lifestyle do a few varieties that have bunks in them, a mate has one of their hybrid type vans with queen bed at rear, bunk beds down drivers side of it and a kitchen and bathroom area inside it also.
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IMWO, Hybrids are way overpriced - its the new buzzword so charge top $$. They are expensive and the few we looked at at the last show were .. small.
its the trendy thing to have these days so to keep up with Jones' people pay through the eye of their pee pee... Probably perfect for couples..
FWIW I've noticed a lot of caravans are ****in expensive for the $$ too! Specially some of the restored 1970 models asking near new22017 prices....
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Restoration / rebuilding parts sourcing isnt cheap, lots of labour involved to end up with a virtualy brand new 40 yro van ..
People fall in love with the retro style ...... till the reality of what its going to cost hits them and at the end they still only have a 40 yro van to try and find a buyer for .
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Restoration / rebuilding parts sourcing isnt cheap, lots of labour involved to end up with a virtualy brand new 40 yro van ..
agree. I've noticed that with the old pushbike Im restoring.
... at the end they still only have a 40 yro van to try and find a buyer for .
bingo
Some of the prices people ask even for 1990's model vans are more than they paid new
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I think I'll stick with my "Little Joey" 15 footer for now :cup: :cup:
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Saw one of these parked in the street today across the road from my in-laws. It's tall all folded up. Much taller that our new jayco well at least it looked that way to me. All black like a stealth ship.
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I heard a rumor these are being made by Jayco.
Its part of there "new" true of road addition. Not just "offroad".
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Did anyone on here buy one of these or know someone who did?
If so how was it?