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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-09-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,987
Posted By RobertRyan
Friction sway bars are on virtually all European...

Friction sway bars are on virtually all European Caravans. Many have similar or much heavier weights as a Scamp or Casita
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,305
Posted By RobertRyan
I noticed that many of the manufacturers of what...

I noticed that many of the manufacturers of what we would call " tiny caravans" are split between Canada and the US. Why so few manufacturers?. Here we seem to get a new manufacturer of our...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-15-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,206
Posted By RobertRyan
Fascinating discussion. In Australia you have a...

Fascinating discussion. In Australia you have a cut off 30ft length for Caravan Resorts If you have 45ft Conveeted Coach boondock it.
We always thought US Caravan Parks would cater for 45ft...
Forum: General Chat 12-30-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Basically difficult as my basic premise was what...

Basically difficult as my basic premise was what US nanufacturer produced a similar quality Fibreglass unit to those two.Canadian manufacturers
Yes I could talk about the Travelhome moulded...
Forum: General Chat 12-30-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Yes all Sunliners lined up in the late 1950's

Yes all Sunliners lined up in the late 1950's
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Well sir rhank you for the reply. Yes UV in the...

Well sir rhank you for the reply. Yes UV in the Southern Hemisphere is lethal. Hole in the Ozone layer is in the Southern Hemisphere..
You can have an Earthcruiser delivered in the US. as there is...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Asked a simple question about Canadian Trailer...

Asked a simple question about Canadian Trailer manufacturers and now getting silly replies
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
No I am talking about electronic devices, Jayco...

No I am talking about electronic devices, Jayco is a company that uses rhem , not commenting in Jayco but Bmpto and Redarc
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
No not poorly buit FGRV's, but US "Sticky's"....

No not poorly buit FGRV's, but US "Sticky's". They falk apart here. My mistake rhere
My orginal question if you read thread properly
was what US manufacturer builds equivalent trailers to the...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Restored

Restored
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Unrestored Sunliner

Unrestored Sunliner
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
They are not" stiicky' they are composite which...

They are not" stiicky' they are composite which includes metal composites. Caravans are being towed around in Australia that were built in the 1960's.. We know US caravans or trailers are very poorly...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Australian contributions to the US RV scene is...

Australian contributions to the US RV scene is not Fibreglass trailers but electronic devices by Redarc and others Bmpro who supplies Jayco with their electronic management system
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
Very different to the US and Canada, very rugged...

Very different to the US and Canada, very rugged Trailers with what appears to be truck suspensions. all composite bodies. Vast number of manufacturers, these are everywhere
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
More to do with the Canadian Manufacturers, than...

More to do with the Canadian Manufacturers, than the type. Thanks for suggesting Oliver.
Australian RV industry outside of the US and Europe is Globally the 3rd largest. Although the rise of China...
Forum: General Chat 12-29-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
No we have a very crowded market with all types...

No we have a very crowded market with all types of RV's on sale. A few do not exist as a type in the US. My question was what US manufacturer had a similar product to the Canadian Bigfoot and Escape....
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,681
Posted By RobertRyan
I find the discussions about the two trailers (...

I find the discussions about the two trailers ( Caravan and 5th Wheel as they would be termed here) very interesting ,both are fibreglass and Canadian.. Is there any US company that would have a...
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,706
Posted By RobertRyan
They originated in Australia and some US...

They originated in Australia and some US manufacturers are now using them
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,706
Posted By RobertRyan
Hybrid Caravan Kitchen

Hybrid Caravan Kitchen
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,706
Posted By RobertRyan
Very similar to many Hybrid Caravans and others...

Very similar to many Hybrid Caravans and others in Australia
Forum: General Chat 12-28-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,706
Posted By RobertRyan
Basically they are a niche Caravan or Trailer. In...

Basically they are a niche Caravan or Trailer. In my Travels around the US, Europe and Australia have not sighted any. Surprisingly you do not see many really small Caravans in Europe. In Australia...
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,487
Posted By RobertRyan
Caravan " banger" racing. Demolition Derbies on...

Caravan " banger" racing. Demolition Derbies on the small ovals in the UK
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,487
Posted By RobertRyan
Quite common in the UK, they have many small oval...

Quite common in the UK, they have many small oval tracks( shale and paved). These are not figure 8 races but demolituon derbies with Caravanshttps://youtu.be/XOD8PRNz9KI
Forum: General Chat 11-05-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Sunliner was rhe best known moulded firbreglass...

Sunliner was rhe best known moulded firbreglass Caravan ended production in 1960
As well Travelhome have a moulded composte 5th Wheeler no slideouts in several models up to 29ft
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,806
Posted By RobertRyan
I know they are a small manufacturer, does anyone...

I know they are a small manufacturer, does anyone have any idea of their annual production?
Forum: General Chat 11-02-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
No leaking is not a problem. As the Southern...

No leaking is not a problem. As the Southern Hemisphere has very high UV radiation, the Fibreglass Moulded Caravans of the 1950's, disintergrated.
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Think they get around quite OK without being self...

Think they get around quite OK without being self spowered
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
In a word Yes. Moulded Fibreglass only goes so...

In a word Yes. Moulded Fibreglass only goes so far in Australia. Our environment is not kind. Moulded Fibreglass Caravans were biggish in the 1950's in Australia. Since then composite alloys and even...
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Can add some Caravan builders of composite and...

Can add some Caravan builders of composite and unusual Off Road Caravans have established themseles in the US
https://kimberleykampersusa.com/
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Yes Truck Campers would be more versarile. These...

Yes Truck Campers would be more versarile. These unlike a TC are bigger and better finished, nainly aimed in Australia to rerrees who want to do more noderate Off Road exploring
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Another large and varied Motorhome manufacturer...

Another large and varied Motorhome manufacturer and their Sunliner Trex on a Ford Ranger.
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Yes rhere are several reasons. US Is LHD., Tacoma...

Yes rhere are several reasons. US Is LHD., Tacoma is not a Hilux.4 litre V6 Gas engine has been dropped for several years now. They the companies have been concentrating on Aust/ New Zealand....
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Exactly so as I said,you cannot get the Pickup...

Exactly so as I said,you cannot get the Pickup based Motorhomes into the US. Unless you wait around 25yrs
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Old 1980's Hilux woul not be a good base for...

Old 1980's Hilux woul not be a good base for rhese new Motorhomes
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Well it is for Motor Vehicles as well as RV's...

Well it is for Motor Vehicles as well as RV's otherwise, you would see Hiluxes, Nissan Navaras, VW Amaroks,European Cabover Trucks all over the US
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Not for a brand new Motorhome base. If the...

Not for a brand new Motorhome base. If the vehicles are over a certain age you can import them into the US
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Here is photos from Explorer Motorhomes

Here is photos from Explorer Motorhomes
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Unfortnately they are diesels so cannot import...

Unfortnately they are diesels so cannot import them into the US
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
A six wheel conversion

A six wheel conversion
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2022, 05:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,458
Posted By RobertRyan
Well in Australia there are 4 manufacturers of...

Well in Australia there are 4 manufacturers of Toyota Hilux and other midsize based Diesel Pickup Motorhomes
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2022, 02:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,228
Posted By RobertRyan
In Australia we have diesel generators to power...

In Australia we have diesel generators to power remote outback service stations. There is even a diesel generator to power an EV Supercharger.!!!!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-20-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,875
Posted By RobertRyan
In Australia we have the new Ranger and Amarok...

In Australia we have the new Ranger and Amarok coming out next year. Both Pickups were designed and developed here for 180 markets including the US market. Top engine choices will be the 3 Litre...
Forum: General Chat 09-08-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 84,377
Posted By RobertRyan
Something to hope for.. Kimberley Kampers from...

Something to hope for.. Kimberley Kampers from Australia went into receivership in 2015. New management restructured the company. They are now selling in the US. Orders are out to mid next year....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-18-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,538
Posted By RobertRyan
Quite common with the diesel Rangers 2500lb ...

Quite common with the diesel Rangers 2500lb payloads pulling a,23-28ft 5th wheel in this case our winter time. You will see Mazda and Isuzu Dmax's as well
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-18-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,538
Posted By RobertRyan
In Australia Rangers have a 2500lb payload and...

In Australia Rangers have a 2500lb payload and are diesels so towing a 5th wheel like you have shown is not a problem. More often as not you will see a Mazda or Isuzu doing the towing.
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,827
Posted By RobertRyan
Interesting that Redarc an Australian ...

Interesting that Redarc an Australian manufacturer is original factory approved equipment on the US built Ford Ranger
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,827
Posted By RobertRyan
Ironic that the " Euro Spec" Ford Ranger was...

Ironic that the " Euro Spec" Ford Ranger was designed and developed in Melbourne Australia. A long way from Europe
Forum: General Chat 12-27-2020, 04:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By RobertRyan
As well you have the IVECO Daily, a European Van...

As well you have the IVECO Daily, a European Van but in Class C or " truck" form has considerable towing ability
Forum: General Chat 12-26-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By RobertRyan
Australian arrangements

Australian arrangements
Forum: General Chat 12-26-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By RobertRyan
European Ducato based Class C

European Ducato based Class C
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