the little guy??

milo · Senior Member

the little guy??

Hylda&Jon · Guru

Since noone has commented I thought I should.

I love the little guy. We may look into getting one in a few years for small trips when this big trip is over, maybe a second hand one by then. Even Hylda could tow the thing with her little Toyota Seca.

Jon

milo · Senior Member

i had found this too, too much for my car but if I can find a nice little
small 4wd type car , any recomondations? like the 3door toyota rav 4 or something similar ?

its a 10ft van
http://www.davidcarlonmotors.com.au/Robin.pdf

ps talked to a local dealer and they say theres a new van coming out 12 ft with shower/toilet and a bit lighter, still may need to upgrde my car but i think that will do me.. would like some tips for towing etc..

-- Edited by milo on Wednesday 26th of May 2010 12:23:23 PM

jimricho · Guru

I'm usually reluctant to suggest to others what sort of rig suits them best as our desires and needs are very individual, but I can't help but think that the "Little Robin Mini Mini" would be better suited to your needs than the "Little Guy" as it is self contained inside and would be much more pleasant in bad weather than the LG as you can "retreat" inside and read a book, watch a video, etc. As (like me) you're a solo traveller I'd suggest the one with the double bunk across the end rather than the two singles as it would give you more living space. I have no knowledge of this brand so I can't comment on the overall quality of the product.

Maybe one of those little A-vans is worth a look at???

-- Edited by jimricho on Wednesday 26th of May 2010 08:49:25 PM

countryroad · Senior Member

Milo...google teardrops images and lots will come up, I also thought they would be great..BUT..you only sleep in them or watch DVD you can only sit up so ok for a w/e but not for anything more...you'd go stir crazy. They sure look cute also made in Brisbane and they list 2nd hand ones also. Kitchen in the back.
I can't tow but a teardrop is only light weight and you use the jockey wheel to reverse if you can't.
Have since decided on a van at least it has more space and if it's walk through you can be safe inside or drive off...has a safer feel if you are solo
Cheers
Robyn

milo · Senior Member

im now kind of thinking your way jimricho, see what happens

milo · Senior Member

went down to batemens bay and had a look, think now after looking and towing ,i'd prefer a 12 ft van at least....

but now i know

jimricho · Guru

Another option is the Jayco Penguin. They're similar to my Goldstream (in my avatar) in that it is the model that doesn't have the pull-out beds. The Jaycos are less expensive and lighter to tow. Check the second hand market as they come up for sale from time to time by people who decide to upgrade to a larger pop-top or full height van.

When recently set up in a CP in Bendigo my neighbours there had had one of the little A-Vans that they were towing quite comfortably with a Rav 4.