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Post by thomo on Apr 10, 2009 15:07:26 GMT 10
G'day everyone,
Could I pls get some advice as to which would be the best v. caravan to tow behind my 1962 S series auto Valiant. The only constraint would be height of 2 metres max from ground to top. The van would only be a weekender for two people.
Many thanks
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 10, 2009 15:55:39 GMT 10
Hi & welcome to the forum Thomo. A bit like,how longs a piece of string. What are your likes/dislikes as such? fibreglass,aluminium,wood,? Maybe a better guide can be seen looking through the makes/models in the Index or Members Photos. Cheers gordon
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Post by thomo on Apr 10, 2009 16:29:35 GMT 10
Thanks Gordon,
I realise it's a long string but I guess I was after knowledge about build quality and towing stability etc. Will certainly look through the members' photos.
And thanks Dave, 18 ft is too long. I had in mind a more modest 14fter.
Cheers
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Post by Roehm3108 on Apr 10, 2009 20:14:52 GMT 10
Hi Thomo
You have created a problem in that you specify a height limit of 2 metres. You simply won't find a full van that low overall. What you seem to need is some sort of poptop, which didn't arrive till after the 1970's. Remember that any full van has an almost 2 metre head height, to which you have to add the height from the ground to the van floor.
Quite frankly, the only van I can think of is the Propert folding van which fold up to below 2 metres. I do remember a van appearing on this site some years back which had a sunken floor, which may have seen the 2 metre limit, but don't ask me what brand that was. Someone else might remember.
You may have to raise your garage roof to take one of the full vans.
Ray
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 10, 2009 21:53:35 GMT 10
Hi Thommo. Ever considered a Teardrop? 2mtrs & less in hight. Sleeps two very cosily!! Most have storage space internally for pillows,blankets etc.Kitchenette area can still hold all the stuff you`d have in a larger size `van. Light & easy to move about. cheers gordon
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 10, 2009 23:20:31 GMT 10
Thomo
The others are right about the height. Most vans are 2 metres high inside plus the height of the floor off the ground plus the hatch. Where abouts are you located? I just upgraded from my teardrop to a 10 foot aluminium so have the teardrop for sale but if you are after a full van there have been a few good ones found of late.
Rod G.
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Post by Suzann and Matt (Schultzy) on Apr 11, 2009 10:15:34 GMT 10
G' day Thomo, We have a VE valiant with slant six and drum brakes all round and it tows a teardrop with ease, you dont even know it is there ;D ;D it is the perfect match for us but at the moment we usually tow with the blitz  All the best Suzann and matt |
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Post by Suzann and Matt (Schultzy) on Apr 11, 2009 10:36:03 GMT 10
Hi thomo just found this photo of the two of them.  Suzann and Matt |
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Post by woddabugger on Apr 11, 2009 12:11:48 GMT 10
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Post by thomo on Apr 11, 2009 15:36:51 GMT 10
Thanks Rollydog but I'm in Doubleview Perth so I'll need to buy locally.
Cheers
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 11, 2009 21:08:51 GMT 10
Thomo
Something will come up so be patient and your local VV members will be happy to help get you on the road.
RG
Suzann & Matt. I hadn't seen the Valiant before. Very neat. I supplied a set of whitewalls for a 70 coupe recently that was similarly in original condition & the owner was rapt with the transformation.
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Hi guys ,nothing looks better than a real nice stock looking white VE Regal with white walls. You are very lucky ,I would love to have a VE Regal just like yours, leaning tower of power.