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RE: Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
Used to sell these in the early 2000's, outside of Tiffin and some over 25yr old US Motorhomes, only US Class A's sold here
https://i.imgur.com/hD4oazbl.jpg
A defunct Australian manufacturer
https://i.imgur.com/Yy5wjqCl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WlCfoOHl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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06/04/23 03:43pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
Tiffin Exports to Australia are LEFT HAND. The Importer modifies the steering when it gets to their shop. IF they do that at all. I have worked on Tiffin exports that have had a malfunction while in transit from Red Bay to the Los Angeles shipping port. Inside they are also NOT complete, with various parts shipped loose inside. Doug
PS. I attempted to look at a Australian Tiffin but the only pics was a Breeze with the steering modified to the Passenger side and the entry large door on the drivers side. So, they do modify the steering on Tiffin exports in Australia
Actually they come RHD from Alabama
to Tiffin Australia. Still as regards the overall numbers of Class A type Motorhomes in Australia Tiffin is a tiny percentage.Used to be 3 Manufacturers of Class A's here but none now. There is a Super C manufacturer using a Kenworth chassis
This week marks
the culmination of several years of hard work and progress between Tiffin Motorhomes Australia and our American counterparts.
We are currently in Red Bay, Alabama assisting with the build of our first factory built, right hand drive Breeze. Â A huge amount of work has gone into this to make it possible. Â We have an all new independent front suspension setup which incorporates a centrally located steering box, disc brake front end, new air suspension with auto levelling, new firewall, new steering column bracket and the list goes on!
Here’s a sneak peak at the chassis in all it’s right hand drive glory
https://i.imgur.com/HSeMdrnl.jpg
This is the only Class A equivalent manufacturer in Australia now everything else is a conversion
https://i.imgur.com/AoBt12al.jpg
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RobertRyan
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06/04/23 01:18pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
Something you would never see in the US. A Mitsubishi Fuso based Motorhome with a 7.5 Litre diesel
https://i.imgur.com/andRC2nl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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06/04/23 06:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
Always enjoy the pictures you post of the unique units, thanks again.
It is a very different RV scene in Australia
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RobertRyan
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06/04/23 06:31am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
A few more
https://i.imgur.com/EdFaX1Fl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OY8gvZKl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qDvNIeQl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qWKwkeXl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SU5fAsWl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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06/03/23 11:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
Nice! Tiffin Motorhomes has been exporting an Australian right hand drive version of their Allegro diesel pusher Class A's from the US for the past dozen years or so.
Pretty much drop in the ocean, not that suited to a lot of off road sort of use. See top photos
Tiifin sells or sold one a month, fitout electrics etc was done locally by the local distributor
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RobertRyan
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06/03/23 08:38pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Class A's in Australia are mostly Conversions
Their used to be an A Class builder( Swagman) they built about 600 vehicles. Since then it is primarily conversions.
Examples below give you an idea
https://i.imgur.com/KOr9mu1l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PVU4rNcl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gMCQD4Rl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/j54Ko2rl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/llBLeaXl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dVNCFUQl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zxcQRgIl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4GIoXXTl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qBgwxxSl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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06/03/23 07:07pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Airstreams are Aluminum these are like a Swedish Sauna
That thing is so ugly the tongue is trying to get as far away from it as possible.
I would agree, doubt to many would want to buy it. As successful as Airstream was in Australia a few sold and converted into Mobile Offices for charities etc,
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RobertRyan
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06/02/23 06:12pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Airstreams are Aluminum these are like a Swedish Sauna
I think I am missing something. How is this connected to Airstream?
Airstream is made of alloy this is made of heavy timber, both different from a conventional Travel Trailer in the US
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RobertRyan
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06/01/23 03:15pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Airstreams are Aluminum these are like a Swedish Sauna
Most of the RVs I've seen from Australia are attractive and stylish inside and out. This one is the complete opposite.
Agreed, it is very strange
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RobertRyan
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06/01/23 03:12am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Airstreams are Aluminum these are like a Swedish Sauna
How heavy is that TT?. I have heard from others (second hand) that airstreams are like baking ovens in hot summers without AC. Even in hot summer my non working AC 28-foot TT Trail Cruiser with standard TT exterior walls and rubber roof ceiling was comfortable with a fan/s and open windows. Slept well indeed. Yup.
Do not give many details. This sort of Caravan is in the Caraboat catergory, odd but some people will like it
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RobertRyan
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05/31/23 02:56pm |
Travel Trailers
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Airstreams are Aluminum these are like a Swedish Sauna
I have never heard of them before( not surprising in Australia, therr are so many Caravan Manufacturers)
Well they are trying to get a nostalgia thing going with the White Wall tires.They are made almost completely out of wood. The company mainly buiilds cabins in a Swedish style
Cabin maker produces unique Caravan
https://i.imgur.com/uEpSQYvl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TaN81yOl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oqdvbudl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2zfssVOl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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05/31/23 02:36pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Viscount the "Jayco" of Australia
You folks sure do like ground clearance down under! Terry built a pretty good unit in the '50s - '70s in the US. My grandparent had one that might still be in use had my grandmother not fishtailed and rolled the truck and trailer...
Rob
Since then there are about 4 caravan manufacturers who are larger than Lance Campers factory(140,000 sq ft) in size. One is slighty nore than four times. Yes there are other 50+ Caravans from other manufacturers still in existence
This is a photo I took from a magazine of the third biggest manufacturer Class B's and C's on the production line plus Caravans on the other side
https://i.imgur.com/mrp3zDGl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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05/23/23 02:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: One of the few Australian manufacrurers of 5vers
Don't mean to argue, too much, but white cars show dirt quickly, dark cars not so much. Surfaces are going to collect dirt, color doesn't make any difference, just in how much the dirt is noticed. JMO anyway. We'll just have to agree to disagree. :)
Well the bulk of the Australian RV industry would cery much disagree with you. Notice rhey are shiny easy to clean surfaces
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RobertRyan
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05/22/23 05:31pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Viscount the "Jayco" of Australia
Viscount Caravans were the doninant Caravan make in Australia in the early 1960s and 70s. They can still be seen on the roads today testimony to how well built they were. Does any mass produced travel trailer in the US have a similar reputation?
https://i.imgur.com/TKNxi3Kl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ULUMjBul.jpg
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RobertRyan
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05/22/23 03:30pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: One of the few Australian manufacrurers of 5vers
While I do like the bright look of the white walls, how in the heck do you keep white walls from looking dingy in a very short time. We rarely, if ever, travel over gravel/dirt roads, and our interior still gets dusty and dirty. You'd constantly be wiping down those white walls and ceiling to keep them from looking dirty. Looks good, but seems to me to not be practical in a real world environment, especially if you do travel on dusty roads a lot. Which you do cite as being a frequent occurrence.
Exact opposite to what you to posted. It is much easier to keep these Interiors clean. As well they are shiny and bright US RV interiors too dark and dingy collect dust. Not just this conpany but many Australian Caravan manufacturers have similar interiors. Even European RV's are not that suitable again too nuch wood and difficult to clean
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RobertRyan
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05/22/23 02:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: One of the few Australian manufacrurers of 5vers
Just want to add some unusual tow trucks and one case 5ver that you would never see in the US.Firstly a light medium duty truck that has been set up to carry a heavy boat as well
https://i.imgur.com/3Vp6HMkl.jpg
This is a European Cab Chassis Van towing an all composite non slide 5th wheeler. 5ver can be 29ft. Tow vehicle can have a 10,000lb payload
https://i.imgur.com/q4cfrzpl.jpg
Same again This time with a US 5ver
https://i.imgur.com/yF97ZtMl.jpg
Now the 6 wheel Ford Ranger and its 5ver
https://i.imgur.com/cFswvOdl.jpg
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RobertRyan
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05/21/23 05:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: One of the few Australian manufacrurers of 5vers
Not being critical, but just clarifying that it looks like plenty of windows, when it's just two small ones, but the interior shot makes those windows look huge. And that looks like a lot more than 25" because of the depth of field, they all do it.
Smaller, fewer windows make sense if the heat is severe. I noticed no roof AC, would they use a heat pump?
Airconditioning is non negotiable in Australia. 5vers are custom builds so whatever you want
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RobertRyan
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05/20/23 07:25pm |
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RE: One of the few Australian manufacrurers of 5vers
"Plenty of windows"? I count 4 small ones, and none in the rear. Depth of field can work wonders, looks huge for 25'. :)
Too many windows mean you fry in Australian heat. It is only 25ft, but built for dirt roads with many corrugations. See top photo As far as internal photography pretty much the same " enhancements"" you get in US RV Galleries
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RobertRyan
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05/20/23 01:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: One of the few Australian manufacrurers of 5vers
Looks nice and bright inside with plenty of windows
Also to keep it clean when running on dirt tracks or roads, easy to clean interiors. Yes it is fairly bright inside
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RobertRyan
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05/20/23 05:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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