MUNRO CARAVANS NEW ZEALAND

[RollyDog]

Turns out my Pixie van is a Munro. I scraped back two plates today to reveal the following.
Manufactured by Munro Caravans Otorohanga
Sold by John Withers Caravan Centre New Plymouth

I had a check and the company is now CI Munro (Caravan International Munro) and had a history with manufacturing Crusader caravans. Started in the 40's and now does mainly motorhomes etc.
I have sent an email to NZ to find out more but wonder if anyone else has info on this van? It may explain the wierd wheel bearings and it is on 10 inch rims but about to go to 13 inch minilite wheels and white wall tyres.
Rod G.

[cobber]

G'day Rod,

That is interesting aye?

Having struggled with trying to identify weird wheel bearings myself I am interested in seeing what is weird about yours... any chance of some photos of the bearings... and the 'van ?

Cobber.

[RollyDog]

Cobber
Let me get the van back together (hopefully Tuesday afternoon) and get Maroochydore weekend out of the way and I'll get all the details you need. I hope to have some info from the company in New Zealand in the next few days but also have a trip to Maroochydore on Tuesday to finalise things plus the van plus a Rootes Group day next sunday. As the van has no brakes I am putting some braided hoses on the Hunter wagon and changing the rear springs to ensure it rides and stops well.
When I started looking for a bondwood I had the idea of an interior layout I wanted. This van has that and the bondwood looks but the ease of non rotting aluminium.Can't wait to show it at Maroochydore.
Rod G.

[eclectcentric]

Hi
I'm brand new to Vintage Caravanning and just wondered if you kenw of any Munro Pixie caravans available for sale in Oz??
I'm not even sure if they imported any here....I don't know the history and should probably do some homework when i get time but thought if you have time to reply you may fill me in....I would appreciate your imput....
Cheers
Debbie