Anybody seen the new off road MDC caravan?
Looks pretty sweet.
Would be interesting if they are 100% Australia made or imported.
It doesn't bother me either way, but I'd like to see the size of the container if it was just out of curiosity.
According to the salesman at last weeks show in Cairns they are prefabbed overseas and assembled here...
Bill
Looks nice,
MDC is definitely getting a very respectable range of trailers and vans. The Chinese campers seem to be following a similar path to Japanese motorbikes; cheap at first and refined to market leading products.
Cheers,
Salty.
Cheers,
Salty.
Have lifestyle released a van?
Reckon you would fit about 8 chassis flat packed in a 30 foot shipping container then bring the wall frames etc flat packed in another .. Would be interesting, might have to ask ! ..
70k?? Yen?
What is going on with the front window? Looks like an imposed photo.
Not something that would attract me but assume it will appeal to some.
looking through the window to the open door of the van at the tree behind the van.
Someone put a door direct over the axles ?
I think it's a window too wide for a door
http://assets.marketdirect.com.au/images/trailers/16XT22INV/_full/207A0709.jpg (http://assets.marketdirect.com.au/images/trailers/16XT22INV/_full/207A0709.jpg)
Shows access door is just behind the rear Axle passenger side.
Yep but that's the window you can see through to the trees on both sides
Quote from: oldmate on May 19, 2016, 09:22:50 PM
Seams a lot hey?
Not really as a tandem roady Jayco Sterling that size would cost $70k and it's an off-roader and may have all the bells and whistles like imported campers do for their price.
Quote from: prodigyrfNot really as a tandem roady Jayco Sterling that size would cost $70k and it's an off-roader and may have all the bells and whistles like imported campers do for their price.
lets start the chinese v jayco argument ;D
I thought chinese were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm
Quote from: Bird on May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AMI thought japanese korean cars were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm
Fixed it for ya :D
KB
Quote from: Bird on May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AM
lets start the chinese v jayco argument ;D
I thought chinese were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm
On the flip side Jayco were supposed to be better quality....Hmmmm
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 20, 2016, 10:22:04 AM
and it's an off-roader
Yep, that's what the sticker on the side of it says >:D ;D
Quote from: Bird on May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AM
lets start the chinese v jayco argument ;D
I thought chinese were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm
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No Chinese offroad price = Jayco road price by the looks. Offroad rated campers and caras are always significantly dearer than their bitumen equivalents.
Who woulda thought..... MDC actually came up with something they designed themselves
Quote from: The punter on May 21, 2016, 12:23:30 AM
Who woulda thought..... MDC actually came up with something they designed themselves
I don't know for sure but I would be surprised if that was the case, I'd say it's more likely they found a manufacturer already making them and modified/optioned it and branded to suit.
Looks a bit like a kedron. But they all look a bit the same like a lot of tinnies look the same
Loved the MDC website save $21,000 now $79,990
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 20, 2016, 11:16:03 PM
No Chinese offroad price = Jayco road price by the looks.
Nah, a mate has a new Jayco Outback Starcraft, similar spec as the MDC for $55K.
Quote from: D4D on May 21, 2016, 08:29:46 AM
Nah, a mate has a new Jayco Outback Starcraft, similar spec as the MDC for $55K.
Starcraft are entry level but here's a used 21'6" offroader for sale for $69k where the seller claims new replacement cost is $90k and he'd be right for a well kitted tandem offroader around 22 foot-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/supreme-caravan-off-road/141933017414?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D3fd8810c4b5a47c6a09ba602e8270921%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182119584457 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/supreme-caravan-off-road/141933017414?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D3fd8810c4b5a47c6a09ba602e8270921%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182119584457)
Met a single bloke up the NW with some hoojah big offroader he reckoned cost him $140k so $70k is chicken feed in this offroad big stuff. Like the roadside stop where 1 bloke was busy underneath a brand new looking Merc Winnebago and I casually asked his missus if there was a problem and he needed a hand. Oh no he's just checking the water level as it's their first trip in it from Perth. Oh you bought it new quizzes I? No says she we got it for a bargain. Only $240k with 1500km on the clock says she gloatingly. Me gulp! thinking streuth they must be well over $300k new. Apparently the bloke that bought it new took it home proudly to show the missus their new toy for hitting the road and she told him point blank there's no way she was travelling in THAT thing! How the other half live eh?
Whilst there are some differances there are also plenty of similarities with this one. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/paradise-point/caravans/discovery-full-off-road-caravan-factory-direct-prices-/1111336204 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/paradise-point/caravans/discovery-full-off-road-caravan-factory-direct-prices-/1111336204)
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 21, 2016, 10:47:14 AM
Starcraft are entry level
So is the MDC I was comparing it too ::)
Quote from: D4D on May 21, 2016, 05:25:27 PM
So is the MDC I was comparing it too ::)
At the end of the day whatever floats people's boat. As long as we are all out there enhaling some camp smoke.
Starsky
The purchaser of an entry level caravan :)
Quote from: Starsky on May 21, 2016, 05:47:14 PM
At the end of the day whatever floats people's boat. As long as we are all out there enhaling some camp smoke.
Starsky
The purchaser of an entry level caravan :)
lol.. yep thats it
And getting back of course ;D >:D
crap, if that's entry level I'm ... you know whatted.
I wonder what sort of "off road" -- buyers of these sorts of units are thinking of dragging these monsters through? LOL...
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Quote from: BaseCamp on May 21, 2016, 09:26:50 PM
I wonder what sort of "off road" -- buyers of these sorts of units are thinking of dragging these monsters through? LOL...
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hopefully they might chuck it up on a dvd
Quote from: BaseCamp on May 21, 2016, 09:26:50 PM
I wonder what sort of "off road" -- buyers of these sorts of units are thinking of dragging these monsters through? LOL...
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there not. it means they can drive on dirt rd.
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 21, 2016, 10:47:14 AM
Starcraft are entry level but here's a used 21'6" offroader for sale for $69k where the seller claims new replacement cost is $90k and he'd be right for a well kitted tandem offroader around 22 foot-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/supreme-caravan-off-road/141933017414?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D3fd8810c4b5a47c6a09ba602e8270921%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182119584457 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/supreme-caravan-off-road/141933017414?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D3fd8810c4b5a47c6a09ba602e8270921%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182119584457)
Met a single bloke up the NW with some hoojah big offroader he reckoned cost him $140k so $70k is chicken feed in this offroad big stuff. Like the roadside stop where 1 bloke was busy underneath a brand new looking Merc Winnebago and I casually asked his missus if there was a problem and he needed a hand. Oh no he's just checking the water level as it's their first trip in it from Perth. Oh you bought it new quizzes I? No says she we got it for a bargain. Only $240k with 1500km on the clock says she gloatingly. Me gulp! thinking streuth they must be well over $300k new. Apparently the bloke that bought it new took it home proudly to show the missus their new toy for hitting the road and she told him point blank there's no way she was travelling in THAT thing! How the other half live eh?
??? It doesn't have a water gauge on it????
After looking at offroad caravans recently i have concluded that you pay an extra 5k for every inch it is lifted above standard height
I think that sort of money is obscene for a on or "offroad" caravan/trailer/camper/call.it.what.you.like..
You shoukd see some of the setups that come into Mt Barnett. Everyone has a style and budget that suits their lifestyle.
For us we will probably look for a van or hybrid to carry our gear as it will be our house for a number of years.
Mark
Quote from: Bird on May 24, 2016, 03:42:24 PM
I think that sort of money is obscene for a on or "offroad" caravan/trailer/camper/call.it.what.you.like..
Depends on what you compare it to.........
http://www.campertraileraustralia.com.au/features/best-camper-trailers/1403/best-camper-trailers-trackabout-dakar-sv-extenda/ (http://www.campertraileraustralia.com.au/features/best-camper-trailers/1403/best-camper-trailers-trackabout-dakar-sv-extenda/)
Quote from: Footy Shorts ShaneDepends on what you compare it to.........
Me personally - I wouldn't care really.. its a ****in obscene amount of money for a trailer!
YMMV
I had to spend that much, anything less my $100 shovel would have felt out of place. :cheers: ;D
Quote from: VAGRANT on May 24, 2016, 04:35:25 PM
I had to spend that much, anything less my $100 shovel would have felt out of place. :cheers: ;D
Here here......
Value for money is a perception based on your own personal needs and wants. One mans ripoff is another mans bargin. Who are we to judge how someone else spends their hard-earned ?
Quote from: Spada on May 24, 2016, 04:46:52 PM
Here here......
Value for money is a perception based on your own personal needs and wants. One mans ripoff is another mans bargin. Who are we to judge how someone else spends their hard-earned ?
X 100000000000000000000000000
KB
Quote from: Spada on May 24, 2016, 04:46:52 PM
Here here......
Value for money is a perception based on your own personal needs and wants. One mans ripoff is another mans bargin. Who are we to judge how someone else spends their hard-earned ?
Most sensible comment posted :cup:
Mark