sunliner ranger 4x4 motorhome

goldenyears · Senior Member

sunliner ranger 4x4 motorhome

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

Weight will be the critical factor.
The GVM is only 3200kg (and that can only be achieved with almost perfect load distribution without overloading an axle) and no where do they tell us what the empty weight is.
The chances of it having a satisfactory load capacity is minimal I reckon.

Cheers,
Peter

montie · Guru

The manufacturer's of these smaller motorhomes and there aren't many, usually have a GVM upgrade done on the chassis before they build the motorhome in order to give you adequate payload.
Having said that I would be asking that question if I were you before signing up.

goldenyears · Senior Member

judging by the response there are no sunliner ranger owners around ? uhmmmmmm oh and yes gvm on the habitat has been upgraded to 3500 because of extra weight more water etc etc ........... more to carry than the standard ranger motorhome . and what surprised me 5 dealerships in Australia with thousands of dollars difference in price !!!!!

goldenyears · Senior Member

vehicle built in Melbourne .......... cheaper to fly to Sydney same vehicle same build $7000 cheaper HOW DOES THAT WORK !!!!!!!!

ALL 2018 chassis build !

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

goldenyears wrote:
... yes gvm on the habitat has been upgraded to 3500 ..

I thought you were enquiring about the Ranger, not the Habitat (which has a GVM of 7T).

Sunliner quote the GVM of the Ranger motorhome as 3200kg, an upgrade beyond that might be possible, but I don't understand how it could exceed the axle ratings, which combined are 3330kg. And we still don't know the empty weight.

https://www.sunliner.com.au/our-range/motorhomes/ranger

Cheers,

Peter

goldenyears · Senior Member

I have the specs from dealer regards gvm ... but I'm not going to pretend I understand them !!! ha 3500 gvm sounds good on paper doesn't it ! and at the end of the day couldn't be registered if it wasn't all legit ! but I'm always a bit wary about these things .

No one has complained about the ranger sunliner ... was hoping to find a few ?

goldenyears · Senior Member

I have the specs from dealer regards gvm ... but I'm not going to pretend I understand them !!! ha 3500 gvm sounds good on paper doesn't it ! and at the end of the day couldn't be registered if it wasn't all legit ! but I'm always a bit wary about these things .

one has complained about the ranger sunliner ... was hoping to find a few ?

goldenyears · Senior Member

Finally bought a sunliner ranger ha3 ... very happy vehicle has all the bells and whistles no need for gas bottles everything runs on diesel ... WAS a demo 300km on clock 2017 model deal made at rv show in Melbourne . carries 150 litres of water hence gvm up grade ... very compact unit with all the comforts .. see u on the road guys smile !

ceramic cooktop ... and lead crystal battery .. was light years ahead of the Sherwood sun camper not as boxy looking also .

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aussie_paul · Guru

goldenyears wrote:
Finally bought a sunliner ranger ha3 ... very happy vehicle has all the bells and whistles no need for gas bottles everything runs on diesel ... WAS a demo 300km on clock 2017 model deal made at rv show in Melbourne . carries 150 litres of water hence gvm up grade ... very compact unit with all the comforts .. see u on the road guys smile !
ceramic cooktop ... and lead crystal battery .. was light years ahead of the Sherwood sun camper not as boxy looking also .

-- Edited by goldenyears on Tuesday 9th of October 2018 06:14:26 PM

Enjoy. I will be interested how the battery goes.

Aussie Paul. smile

-- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 9th of October 2018 06:26:13 PM

-- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 9th of October 2018 06:26:47 PM

suzanne · Newbie

Hi, Also looking at a Sunliner Ranger. How do you find the vehicle? I would order the suspension upgrade with mine. I dont think I need the fancy Hab3 mod. I am just selling a 2016 Hilux and have had no problems. Sunliner only do the Ford Ranger conversion, so will have to go with the Ford. I think I will have to make a step, storage bin to access the front bed, dont want a step ladder. Sick of ladders after a slideon, Tony. PS, would like to see a vehicle up here in Qld., but no luck as yet.

goldenyears · Senior Member

very happy with vehicle .. sunliner melb sell them... perfect for 2pe0ple ... Sherwood campers build similar model on hilux ... but doesn't look as good I think ..too boxey

ha3 has all the bells and whistles upgrade etc .. but some things not realy needed! security lamps on roof etc ..nice but not necessary . diesel cooker brilliant though .

-- Edited by goldenyears on Saturday 30th of March 2019 03:13:22 PM

suzanne · Newbie

Thanks for your response. We feel the same about things you don't need on the HA3.

goldenyears · Senior Member

they have a sunliner dealer on the sunshine coast ..

AaLF · Member

Hey. i'm a lone pensioner & thinking about the sherwood HA3 4x4 style motorhome over a winnie or caravan.

Muchly appreciate some short stories of these style of campers. Now you got one/had one give me some advice or warnings. i'm a tad hesitant as they are few & far between. Or is it only because single travellers are rare vs mr & mrs teams who would probably find it cramped??

-- Edited by AaLF on Thursday 6th of June 2019 10:04:58 PM

goldenyears · Senior Member

Alf very happy with this type of motorhome .. for 2 people its perfect and being a 4wd gives you the option to go bush .. Originally I was going to buy a Sherwood but seeing the ranger ha3 and Sherwood side by side the decision was made easy ! everything in the ha3 runs on diesel no gas bottles needed .

The ha3 top of the range but there are the cheaper versions 2wd etc . make sure you get the club lounge set up in the rear . HA3 expensive at $150,000 new ! hence you dont see many.

This unit although small certainly has it all and no real need to buy the bigger rigs .

So far very happy with it. so go for it alf !

-- Edited by goldenyears on Friday 7th of June 2019 06:45:04 AM

AaLF · Member

I'll need a 4x4 not that I have any 'gun barrel hwy' ambitions but I'd be happier knowing I can turn off onto that side track without fear.

Can you roll off some extras to get & some not needed on the HA3 4x4? Is the solar setup for electricity enuff or should I upgrade?

-- Edited by AaLF on Friday 7th of June 2019 06:23:27 PM

-- Edited by AaLF on Friday 7th of June 2019 07:11:05 PM

goldenyears · Senior Member

Solar 150 watt on roof has been ideal for power inside and we have no probs . fully self contained and there are some things on the habitat not realy needed like spotlights on roof etc .. alloy wheels .. the starting price for a sunliner would be around $130000 without leather interior etc ..

and gas in the basic model.

At the end of the day you can add whatever you want but the base model does the job . go to the sunliner website for all the specs .

They have a few on caravan and camping sales .... https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhrTcu9GX2wIVxpSPCh37CQw9EAAYASAAEgJI6PD_BwE

goldenyears · Senior Member

Alf ...... https://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/items/?q=IndustryAll%3Dkeyword%5Bsunliner%20ranger%5D

AaLF · Member

Hey goldenyears -

1) how you settling in with your HAB3?

2) Is the diesel stove still impressing you?

3) How about that ladder up to the bed? Looks daunting to me.

4) Where is somewhere memorable you've been so far?

-- Edited by AaLF on Monday 26th of August 2019 04:02:58 PM

goldenyears · Senior Member

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Alf ..

Very happy with vehicle perfect for 1..2 people .. you mentioned ladder for bed above cab ...you can sleep down the bottom after removing table no issues .

The Sherwood doesn't have a ladder up to the bed and if I were u stick with the Ranger ...

Went up to Gladstone and all around Victoria so far with only 15000km on clock. off to Tassie at xmas .

Next year up to Katherine and across to Broome .. Perth back across the Nullabor .

Bottom line is why spend big bucks on a larger motorhome when you have all the comforts in a smaller package which makes it easier to park etc etc . And bonus of having the capability of going off road down that sandy track .. obviously not to be used as a normal bush basher because of the height etc it wasn't made for that .

Met all our expectations so far and happy that we have room at home for storage under 6m long .

Diesel cooker and heater great ...

suzanne · Newbie

We have just bought one of these motorhomes and my husband has put a cupboard cum step to the bed. We use the top opening cupboard for our dirty clothes and shoes and then also use it to step up to the bed. We find it much easier to use than the ladder for coming down from the bed. Hope this may be of help.

LoisKay · Member

Hi Golden Years,

I'll be a lone traveller once I head out on the open road and wondering how you have found your ha3 over the past couple of years.

I really like look of them and am doing my research.

Cheers

LoisK

goldenyears · Senior Member

Ranger has met all that was asked of it .. very comfortable and great use of space .. met plenty of people with these large motorhomes that are very surprised to see that this small little package has it all ! certainly recommend it ideal for a couple and singles ... added foldable shelves for extra bench space when required .. under 5.8 metres long managed to keep at home .

"GO FOR IT"

vik351 · Senior Member

thinking about one of these, but was keen on a Hilux before, so has Henry Ford been a good boy ...???

Love the no gas idea, all the diesel stuff been behaving as well .???

you seem happy enough

vik... thanks