Author Topic: New offering from lifestyle (Read 20312 times)

UIZ733 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 20, 2014, 06:02:27 PM »

I don't, or never have owned a lifestyle product. However, I think they are to be congratulated for bringing some realism (particularly price wise) into the market. Their 'hardshell' products look excellent and hopefully they sell well.

HuskyInAuz · « **Reply #26 on:** December 20, 2014, 06:48:12 PM »

Quote from: gaeths on December 20, 2014, 11:53:17 AM

Here is the area of the RECONN that can be used for sleeping 2 additional bodies.

This area is refrigerated ??

Seriously, this does look very interesting and has caused me to pause tonight. I've been in discussions with a FF campertrailer company because I really haven't found what I was looking for in a O/R caravan and thought we'd give a FF CT a go for awhile. Expecting to buy something right after the new year.

Does anyone know about availability on base units?

Garfish · « **Reply #27 on:** December 20, 2014, 06:57:25 PM »

Quote from: HuskyInAuz on December 20, 2014, 06:48:12 PM

This area is refrigerated ??

Seriously, this does look very interesting and has caused me to pause tonight. I've been in discussions with a FF campertrailer company because I really haven't found what I was looking for in a O/R caravan and thought we'd give a FF CT a go for awhile. Expecting to buy something right after the new year.

Does anyone know about availability on base units?

Give lifestyle a call would probably be the best.

HuskyInAuz · « **Reply #28 on:** December 24, 2014, 02:40:45 PM »

I did call. Availability is good for both a Recon or AT-12 and have received options and spec lists for both models from them. There are a lot of options (==$$)

Need to get up there and see them and the other prospective vendor, a FF CT. I still like the Eco-Tourer Offroad but not a fan of inside kitchens though or their fold up tow bar.

charli27 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2015, 08:29:26 PM »

Quote from: wilson79 on December 19, 2014, 10:46:12 AM

It is my understanding that Patents don't mean anything in China?

I'm no lawyer but I think you'll find that the Patent will mean nothing if made in china and imported for sale it will only stop you from copying said product, manufacturing it and reselling it from within Australia...sad for Australian manufacturing industry....

IanC · « **Reply #30 on:** February 25, 2015, 08:10:25 PM »

Well it is proving to be very popular. Spoke to the chaps at Lifestyle today and apparently they secured orders for 12 Reconns at the Adelaide show last weekend!

They will have one at the 4x4 show in Brisbane next month if you are interested in having a look. The photos on the website are of a very optioned one so not the $39750 advertised price.

I like the size and weight and I think they are on a winner especially if you are able to option yourself at a later date as $$ are available.

gronk · « **Reply #31 on:** February 25, 2015, 10:29:51 PM »

I have an AT10, and I like the look of the Reconn....but the game changer for me is the bed.....when you have a van ( or camper ) and you literally fall into bed, the idea of climbing up a ladder is not my idea of luxury.

Kitchens great, colour schemes great, but just that bed !!

IanC · « **Reply #32 on:** February 26, 2015, 10:02:09 AM »

I agree about the bed.

If it is pretty crappy weather on the AT10/12 Quantums etc etc you can pull down the top and still sleep. I reckon I would need to lose a lot of weight to do that in one of these.

gronk · « **Reply #33 on:** February 26, 2015, 10:18:25 AM »

And there is standing room only inside...horses for courses, and the high bed may suit some, but you'd definitely have to crawl around one before ordering ..

HuskyInAuz · « **Reply #34 on:** February 26, 2015, 08:02:24 PM »

We crawled through three models at the factory, SWMBO loved the kitchen but as others have pointed out, 3 meter dive board to floor during night relief activities is not in our future....

AT 12 with mods, possibly or a Eco-Tourer 'Off-road' are our only two candidates for upgrades at this time. I don't like the idea of cooking inside at all, but like the drop down of the ET...

Hoffy · « **Reply #35 on:** February 26, 2015, 10:32:49 PM »

Spewing... We just brought our Kavango. But these look great.

The extra sleeping area is surely not in that box on the side though?

I also did notice the lack of awning. I guess that would be an option/extra$$$. But at $39k and Aussie built it does look really good. I like it

KingBilly · « **Reply #36 on:** February 27, 2015, 05:24:41 AM »

Quote from: Hoffy on February 26, 2015, 10:32:49 PM

The extra sleeping area is surely not in that box on the side though?

Correct

. That's what I was told when I had a look at the showroom

KB

gronk · « **Reply #37 on:** February 27, 2015, 08:22:07 AM »

Quote from: Hoffy on February 26, 2015, 10:32:49 PM

The extra sleeping area is surely not in that box on the side though?

I can still remember back to my childhood ( bits anyway !! ) and I'm sure it would have scared the hell out of me being put in a dark box and told to go to sleep !!!

KingBilly · « **Reply #38 on:** February 27, 2015, 11:15:06 AM »

Salesman told me they could add a door from the inside of the camper to the box

I would not like it, bit claustrophobic

KB

evolution · « **Reply #39 on:** February 27, 2015, 06:56:15 PM »

The extra sleeping area is bunks which replace Inside kitchen and toilet with a convertible dinette and a drop down bunk.
Quite a good idea. But as others have said, that's a long drop down at night......

Cheers
Evo

swanny · « **Reply #40 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:05:02 PM »

Accept for the additional sleeping area, I think its great, good starting price and looks like its built with some strength in mind.

Theses type of hyper/crossovers are certainly becoming popular, best of both worlds if its your thing, hard walls and roof, with the ability to take it into remote areas.

If I could afford I would defo consider one.

alnjan · « **Reply #41 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:14:22 PM »

Just back looking at the Reconns and noticed the price. Man has that jumped. Started under $40k and now they are $47k

Watty2975 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 26, 2015, 03:55:01 AM »

Was there on Saturday. Price was $43950. When I started adding extras I was quickly to $49500!

He also said the price is going up again shortly.

alnjan · « **Reply #43 on:** August 26, 2015, 08:53:10 AM »

Price of being a new popular unit.

jkwpajero · « **Reply #44 on:** August 26, 2015, 09:20:51 AM »

Quote from: alnjan on August 26, 2015, 08:53:10 AM

Price of being a new popular unit.

Or maximizing profits in a popular market

I wonder how long it will take to price themselves out of their niche, however AOR and Complete campsite are still selling hybrids at top $$.

James

McGirr · « **Reply #45 on:** August 26, 2015, 05:17:25 PM »

The market will soon decide if the price is acceptable.

Mark

alnjan · « **Reply #46 on:** August 26, 2015, 05:56:19 PM »

Yep good old supply and demand

Watty2975 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 26, 2015, 09:24:21 PM »

Got quote through today. Base price is over $46 000. That is a sharp increase in 4 days!

McGirr · « **Reply #48 on:** August 26, 2015, 11:57:42 PM »

Yes on their website for $46,950.

Mark

Watty2975 · « **Reply #49 on:** August 27, 2015, 06:28:51 AM »

He did say there was a price rise coming.

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