5000km review on our caravan - What Broke [ CARAVANNING AUSTRALIA ]
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- Our Snowy River SRT19 caravan is now 8 weeks old and travelled 5000km across Australia on and off Road. I give an honest review inside and out on how it's been and what issues we have had. Are these caravans any good off grid and do they stand up to the harsh Australian conditions, follow us and we will put this van to the test camping around this great country.
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We’ve just started following you guys and must say that we’re loving your vids. Thank you for sharing your travels with us. Happy and safe travels.
@@kerrikerry99 Thanks mate, glad your enjoying
Hope sharing our destinations can help others travel
Thankyou Absolutely fantastic review this is what reviews should be on every van very honest and complete
Thank-you for your detailed walkthrough and what to pay attention to. When you went to the Bathroom and showed the cracked line, luckily at the top. Normally this happens before the installation
Good episode, thanks.
@@stewmack4888 thanks mate
Great review. I hope you don't mind but I put a link to this video on the Snowy River owners page. One of the first things I replaced in my van was the batteries, went for 2x300 amp Solar King batteries they have been preforming above expectations for almost 2 years now. I am enjoying your weekly clips keep up the great work. Pitty you missed an overnight at the Craddock Hotel, great free camp and the pub meals are awesome. 😁😁😁😁
No problem at all, we try to Be as honest as we can on the van and where we go. Hope some of the info helps others.
Most interesting. Good to get some honest feedback. 👍
With the table hinge, knock the pin back in place then get a hammer and punch or even a bolt if you haven’t got is punch and and squash the ends of the hinge both ends .
@@alexframe9901 you read my mind, that's what I just did
Thanks mate
Hope the beer was worth it Greg, take care, travel safe, great review, I'll nick down to Bunnings after the long weekend and buy a shit load of Gorilla tape!!!
@@philmihaify Thanks Mel
Had more than one , tape and cable ties can fix anything
I leave my awning strap at the end of the roll no problem
To keep the flyscreens in place you can get some thick cord from spotlight and push it into the gap. It stops the wind from blowing the screen out of the track. You just have to remember to pull it out when you want to shut the window.
I have exactly the same SRT as you. I immediately upgraded the batteries to 150amp each and of a more reputable brand.
A couple of things I found when I did this. The factory batteries were actually 120amp and not 100amp. The other thing I found out there is a dip switch with four switches that determine the types of batteries used and the amperage they carry. Mine had not been set to the type or the amperage that came from the factory. Not being correctly set will effect how efficiently your batteries will charge and by how much. I hope this helps.
@@davidbland1859 Thanks mate, the first ting I did when got the van was check the battery settings, one was in the wrong position. And also did a full reboot on the PM 300
Will be putting some good batteries in when back in Perth in December, these will do for now . Have you done many kms in yours
toilet light is 75% full not 50%, fridge you missed mentioning you use baby locks, why?, no mention of smoke detector issues above the hot plates in that it is not fitted according to installation instructions it is mounted in a "dead zone" contrary to the install instructions ours goes off often when cooking. We love our van but quality control is an issue.
A very thorough review. Thanks guys. We have the exact same van. Recently come back from
Stanthorpe on our “shakedown” trip.
Do you have an inverter in your van? Did you notice the batteries can’t supply enough power for a toaster? (1000w). Our inverter cut the power due to voltage drop
The major issue with your van is that it is made in China and not for Australian conditions. This is why I wouldn't even look at Snow River, Newgen, Regent etc. Should have done your research before buying a caravan
@@tkovacek100 nothing wrong with this van , now done 10,000km and no real issues and hard off roading, if you want to pay premium and go with the big brands not my problem, I'm happy with what I got and the price I payed , all vans have issues
Let me know when you have done 10,000 km in your new van
Some Chinese gear is fine. I’ve seen on more than one occasion aussie made off road vans have much bigger issues like welds cracking on hitches. Aussies make rubbish too.