Baravan caravans (Welshpool, WA)

[brucebarrett]

Hello Dave
Regarding your Baravan chassis number 1671, some info below;
Size: 13'9"
Model: Safari (Special build)
Layout: 2SD
Date out of factory: 19th June 1969.

Regarding the aluminium sheeting.
Your caravan had white aluminium sheeting which was originally supplied by a company "Alcan" who were operating on Scarborough Beach Road in Osborne Park.
The aluminium was called white 'RS2' profile.
Sorry not sure if it is still available as there has been some changes in supplies of late - suggest try 'Capral Aluminium'.
I can't remember for sure though I think the sheets were 16' long in either 3' or 4' wide.
Failing that make a phone call to Ken Peachy Caravan Repairs and ask them (business in Belmont).

Hope this helps.
regards
Bruce
If you would like a PDF copy of the 'History of Baravan' send me a note on my email - [e-mail].

[coupe39]

Hi im looking for a baravan inside light lens or hole light its in a 1968 ranger i just dont no how to put photos up its rectangular white lens base is plastic can anyone help please Cheers mal

[nev]

Hi All

New to this forum and glad I found it. Love old Vans , Boats etc.

I have a 1975 Baravan number 2300 (WA rego), not quite vintage but looks like all the knowledge is on this forum .

Its about 17 feet in the old language, pretty good for its age but has had the kitchen and bunks at one end removed, the Cafe seating and wardrobe remain and are functional.

Tows beautifully , kind of surprised there !

I am doing a bit of a resto on it but need a few items if anyone knows where there is some let me know.

Need : Rear Window, the wind out part. Side door is missing the louver section and the from window guard.

Any info much appreciated.

Cheers Nev

[Jennison]

Gday Nev
This site covers pre 1970 caravans, you might be better joining our cousins the classic caravans.com website, which covers post 1970 vans. They'll be sure to be able to help you with parts sourcing.
regards
Jennison

[Geoff & Jude]

May 14, 2019 11:48:14 GMT 10 Jennison said:

Gday Nev
This site covers pre 1970 caravans, you might be better joining our cousins the classic caravans.com website, which covers post 1970 vans. They'll be sure to be able to help you with parts sourcing.
regards
Jennison

the forum site is ditzygypsy.proboards.com for the classic caravan group.

geoff 'n jude

[Don Ricardo]

Evening all,

In October 2019, forum member Aza posted some photos on his Just Retro Caravans Facebook page of a 22 ft toaster style caravan built by Baravan. The van was built as a one-off special order by Baravan in 1959 and was owned by the one family until Just Retro Caravans acquired it in May last year. Apparently it was built on a chassis provided by Carapark. It's serial number is 261.

Following are some photos of the van when it was just off the production line provided to Aza by Bruce Barrett, whose father built Baravan caravans:









This magnificent caravan was sold to someone in Queensland and was recently on the market again. I really hope the eventual buyer realises what a special van it is and treats it accordingly.

Don Ricardo

[bobt]

That is an impressive van.\

[hughdeany]

It’s a stunning van,I hope it is looked after!

[Don Ricardo]

Hi all,

Bruce Barrett, the son of David Barrett who founded and built Baravan caravans, has written a detailed history of the Baravan company from 1954 to 1988. Bruce has very kindly allowed us to post the history on the forum, and it can now be found at the beginning of this thread here.



Thanks to Bruce for being so willing to share the history of his family’s involvement in the caravan industry.

Bruce is keen to hear from anyone who has a Baravan or can provide additional information about the caravans his father built. Bruce’s email address is provided on the page above.

Bruce is now in the process of constructing the ‘last Baravan’ for his own use. Details are provided at the end of the history, and he has promised to keep us updated with the project as it continues.

Don Ricardo

[hughdeany]

Hi Bruce,
Thankyou for sharing that information,it will help so many people trying to put together part of the Baravan jigsaw,including me!
Looking forward to seeing the end result of your en suite caravan.
Cheers
hughdeany

[Don Ricardo]

Hi all,

In addition to the history of Baravan referred to in the post immediately above and set out in the first post on this thread, Bruce Barrett has provided the following guide to the body styles used by Baravan from 1954 through to 1978.







Special thanks to Bruce for providing this information for forum members.

Don Ricardo