Interior design

[barramundi]

Russ,

We are also looking at the lithium batteries and would be interested in hearing how they are performing.

I understand the charging equipment is different and would be better to set up in the build stage.

However the price we were quoted was quite substantial.

Are you satisfied with the performance and value for money.

Lis & Doug

[John and Jo]

Hi Barramundi ,

Good name nice fish

We have a 19.6 internal Topender layout 13 and love it.

The layout suits us as we are both on the short side, because, the bed is not that long.

The van ideal for a couple but does get a little crowded with four adults at the table. but hey we spend most of our time outside anyway.

Another plus with this layout is that the fridge vents are under the awning which in turn keeps the direct sun off.

And Jo love's the large wardrobe.

Happy planning you won't be sorry with a Kedron

John

[Baz and Shirl]

Hi Barramundi.

We picked up our new (and first caravan) 21' external ATV (layout 15) in mid August and have done 9000k's in it so far including about 3000k's on dirt. It's fitted with four solar panels (never run out of power), 1800 watt inverter (ideal for charging lap tops, phones etc.), diesel heater (very nice on a -4 degrees morning), front loader washing machine (works well) 3x100 litre water tanks, LED lights throughout.

LIKES; Very comfortable van for extended free camping, tows like a dream behind our chipped up V8 LC ute even on the dirt and very rough roads (Cordillo Downs Farm Rd)

Dislikes/problems: 2KVA Honda doesn't run the air con when it's 39 degrees (B....r, new Yamaha 2400 on the way), some dust inside but we think we have fixed it, Kedron are very helpful.

What would we change? Nothing, we're very happy with the van and can't wait to getaway on our next trip. Extended free camping is great and that is where the van comes into it's own.

If you like them single beds give you more usable floor space (for getting changed etc.). Down side, less cuddles. Up side, harder for the wife to belt you when you're snoring.

Our reasons for going with this layout was simple, it looked the most practical for us and Kedron said that over half of their vans are this layout. The advice we were given before we purchased the van was layouts are a personal choice, what suits me may not suit you. Have a look around, you will soon get a feel for what you like. We changed our minds on the day we ordered the van, we went there to buy a 20' ATV with a combined shower/toilet then Lisa showed us a 20' ATV like we wanted and a 21' ATV with an ensuite and it made sense to us to go the extra foot.

Weights; Our van came in at 2820kg dry. We put the ute and van over the scales west of Dalby and it came in at, front axle 1460kg, rear axle 2040kg the van (both axles) 3320kg. this was with both ute fuel tanks full including the 170 litre rear tank and the three water tanks full and the van loaded up. The inspector wanted to know the vehicle axle weights when towing so out came the owners manual as he wrote down the weights and my rego number. By the book front axle 1480kg, rear axle 2300kg and the van GVM 3500kg. The only thing we didn't do was the tow ball weight but the inspector said we should be OK. Very helpful/friendly bloke, don't know what would have happened if we had of been over?

Time marches on and we're all getting older, roughing it for us is free camping out back of beyond with the diesel heater on when it's cold and the air con on when it's hot at night. Enjoying happy hour or sitting around the fire with fellow travellers or by ourselves. We want to rough it in comfort, that's why we bought a Kedron.