WANT TO ORDER

[Williamsgang]

We are looking at travelling around Australia in the next few years and have been investigating the various vans and weight issues. We are starting from scratch so are not tied into a tow vehicle to then limit the van we could order. Our interest is in the Top Ender 22'6".  Does anyone have this van and what are they using as a tow vehicle. Thanks

[Merv and Di]

Hi to the Williamsgang and welcome.

 

There is a simple answer to your question with a big van such as you have chosen and it is one of the American trucks.  I think the most common with the Kedrons is the Chev Silverado 2500hd.  You could also look at either the F250's or the Dodge Rams.   This way you will not have to take into consideration the weight factor.  Your van's compliance plate might state 3500kgs but when fully loaded you are going to be closer to 4t, this is what most of us that have TopEnders have found and have had the vans rerated closer to 4t and tow them with the trucks which they do extremely well and usually more economically.  I think that you will find the most common length in the Top Ender is 21' but the choice is yours if you want to go bigger.  The 21's total length is 9 meters because of the long draw bar, just another thing to consider.

 

Good luck with your choices and hope to see you on the forum in the future as there is a wealth of knowledge here on Kedrons.

 

Cheers

 

Merv

[Williamsgang]

Merv, thank you for your guidance.  Being a "NEWBY" it is best to get to talk to those who have the experience. No benefit in trying to reinvent the wheel. The Boss and I are working out what we need, and all that stuff.  It is an exciting time.

Regards

Peter