They're go-anywhere 'fivers', and you don't have to sleep over the hitch. They will also welcome you to their factory in Meadowbrook (Qld).
Andrea & John
scottynbulldog said
03:51 AM Mar 18, 2013
Truelux in Melbourne are Aussie made and you can arrange to go through their factory.
Wizardofoz said
04:57 AM Mar 18, 2013
The big negative for the Southern Cross for me is the fact that they can't be towed by one of the popular utes, they need a tabletop truck and that rules them out for me and put the Travelhome on top.
Edco said
05:51 AM Mar 18, 2013
After a lot of research we opted for a "Southern Cross," We used a basic floor plan but changed a few things to the way we wanted. We also went to the factory a couple of times during the build. We live in Brisbane so that made it easier. Wizardofoz, most Southern Cross owners tow with the popular utes,eg BT50, Navara, Izusu D-max; That is what we have (D-max). Had to change tub for traytop, works well . Well worth a good look. Ed.
I heard on one of the Caravan shows last weekend that Jayco are developing a 5th wheeler but when that will be available, and as a newbie to the 5th wheeler market will it be a case of wait a while till the bugs are ironed out?
Pet-els said
03:01 AM Mar 19, 2013
I have a "Travelhome" 5th wheeler, 29' towed with a Ford Ranger PX XLT 2012 model.
They are made at 36 Creek Reserve Road, Boolaroo NSW [near Newcastle]
phone 1300 785 495
www.travelhome.com.au
I've done about 8K in mine and very happy with it.
The big negative for the Southern Cross for me is the fact that they can't be towed by one of the popular utes, they need a tabletop truck and that rules them out for me and put the Travelhome on top.
Our Southern Cross is hitched to a Ford F250 ute - not a tray top. All things are possible.
Andrea said
04:42 AM Mar 19, 2013
And ours is on a Mazda BT-50 - 89,000 km and not a hiccup.
two dogs said
11:26 PM Mar 20, 2013
Living on the Central Coast, we have been perving on the Travelhome brand for months before buying the Sterling. I have to say they are the ants pants, the only thing sus is that they don't have a slide out like the Cutloose. Both are very similar in that they are relatively streamlined instead of a slab front. Very good finish on both. regards Andy
You can also arrange to go and have a look through the factory too Steve.
Edit....Bloody iPad did it again. Great most of the time though.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 17th of March 2013 06:51:00 PM
I'm having trouble finding local made 5th wheel brands. Anyone know if Jayco are going to make a range?
We'd prefer to avoid imports.
Cheers and thanks in a advance
There is a agent at Echuca Ford Vic that I have had a test drive but decided not for me after all. I felt it was the pick of the bunch though.
Winjana and Southern cross
I like the southern cross, would not mind one at all.
frank
As mentioned by Frank, Southern Cross is well worth a look:
www.southerncrosscaravans.com.au
They're go-anywhere 'fivers', and you don't have to sleep over the hitch. They will also welcome you to their factory in Meadowbrook (Qld).
Andrea & John
Truelux in Melbourne are Aussie made and you can arrange to go through their factory.
The big negative for the Southern Cross for me is the fact that they can't be towed by one of the popular utes, they need a tabletop truck and that rules them out for me and put the Travelhome on top.
We live in Brisbane so that made it easier. Wizardofoz, most Southern Cross owners tow with
the popular utes,eg BT50, Navara, Izusu D-max; That is what we have (D-max). Had to change tub for
traytop, works well . Well worth a good look.
Ed.
http://www.pacificrv.com.au/Pacific%20Adventura%2027FLB.html
I heard on one of the Caravan shows last weekend that Jayco are developing a 5th wheeler but when that will be available, and as a newbie to the 5th wheeler market will it be a case of wait a while till the bugs are ironed out?
I have a "Travelhome" 5th wheeler, 29' towed with a Ford Ranger PX XLT 2012 model.
They are made at 36 Creek Reserve Road, Boolaroo NSW [near Newcastle]
phone 1300 785 495
www.travelhome.com.au
I've done about 8K in mine and very happy with it.
Our Southern Cross is hitched to a Ford F250 ute - not a tray top. All things are possible.
And ours is on a Mazda BT-50 - 89,000 km and not a hiccup.
regards Andy