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Offline J.R

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MDC $70k Caravan
« on: May 19, 2016, 06:59:12 PM »
Anybody seen the new off road MDC caravan?

Looks pretty sweet.

Would be interesting if they are 100% Australia made or imported.

It doesn't bother me either way, but I'd like to see the size of the container if it was just out of curiosity.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2016, 07:07:19 PM »
According to the salesman at last weeks show in Cairns they are prefabbed overseas and assembled here...
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2016, 07:11:40 PM »
Looks nice,

MDC is definitely getting a very respectable range of trailers and vans. The Chinese campers seem to be following a similar path to Japanese motorbikes; cheap at first and refined to market leading products.

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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2016, 07:16:11 PM »
Have lifestyle released a van?
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2016, 07:21:28 PM »
Reckon you would fit about 8 chassis  flat packed in a 30 foot shipping container then bring the wall frames etc  flat packed in another  .. Would be interesting, might have to ask  !  ..
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2016, 09:21:07 PM »
70k?? Yen?
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2016, 09:22:50 PM »
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2016, 09:28:52 PM »
What is going on with the front window?  Looks like an imposed photo.

Not something that would attract me but assume it will appeal to some.





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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2016, 10:05:16 PM »
looking through the window to the open door of the van at the tree behind the van.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2016, 11:17:10 PM »
Someone put a door direct over the axles ?
I think it's a window too wide for a door
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2016, 11:28:02 PM »
http://assets.marketdirect.com.au/images/trailers/16XT22INV/_full/207A0709.jpg

Shows access door is just behind the rear Axle passenger side.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2016, 11:30:37 PM »
Yep but that's the window you can see through to the trees on both sides
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2016, 10:22:04 AM »
Quote from: oldmate on May 19, 2016, 09:22:50 PM
Seams a lot hey?

Not really as a tandem roady Jayco Sterling that size would cost $70k and it's an off-roader and may have all the bells and whistles like imported campers do for their price.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AM »
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Not really as a tandem roady Jayco Sterling that size would cost $70k and it's an off-roader and may have all the bells and whistles like imported campers do for their price.

lets start the chinese v jayco argument ;D


I thought chinese were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2016, 11:11:51 AM »
Quote from: Bird on May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AM
I thought japanese korean cars were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm

Fixed it for ya  :D

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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2016, 11:18:47 AM »
Quote from: Bird on May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AM
lets start the chinese v jayco argument ;D


I thought chinese were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm

On the flip side Jayco were supposed to be better quality....Hmmmm
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2016, 07:14:32 PM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 20, 2016, 10:22:04 AM
and it's an off-roader

Yep, that's what the sticker on the side of it says  >:D ;D
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2016, 11:16:03 PM »
Quote from: Bird on May 20, 2016, 10:31:10 AM
lets start the chinese v jayco argument ;D


I thought chinese were supposed to be a cheap alternative ??? now they are same price... Hmmm
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No Chinese offroad price = Jayco road price by the looks. Offroad rated campers and caras are always significantly dearer than their bitumen equivalents.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2016, 12:23:30 AM »
Who woulda thought..... MDC actually came up with something they designed themselves
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2016, 03:29:37 AM »
Quote from: The punter on May 21, 2016, 12:23:30 AM
Who woulda thought..... MDC actually came up with something they designed themselves
I don't know for sure but I would be surprised if that was the case, I'd say it's more likely they found a manufacturer already making them and modified/optioned it and branded to suit.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2016, 06:39:21 AM »
Looks a bit like a kedron.   But they all look a bit the same like a lot of tinnies look the same

 Loved the MDC website save $21,000 now $79,990
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #21 on: May 21, 2016, 08:08:39 AM »
Quote from: oldmate on May 19, 2016, 07:16:11 PM
Have lifestyle released a van?
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2016, 08:29:46 AM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on May 20, 2016, 11:16:03 PM
No Chinese offroad price = Jayco road price by the looks.

Nah, a mate has a new Jayco Outback Starcraft, similar spec as the MDC for $55K.
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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2016, 10:47:14 AM »
Quote from: D4D on May 21, 2016, 08:29:46 AM
Nah, a mate has a new Jayco Outback Starcraft, similar spec as the MDC for $55K.


Starcraft are entry level but here's a used 21'6" offroader for sale for $69k where the seller claims new replacement cost is $90k and he'd be right for a well kitted tandem offroader around 22 foot-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/supreme-caravan-off-road/141933017414?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D3fd8810c4b5a47c6a09ba602e8270921%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182119584457

Met a single bloke up the NW with some hoojah big offroader he reckoned cost him $140k so $70k is chicken feed in this offroad big stuff. Like the roadside stop where 1 bloke was busy underneath a brand new looking Merc Winnebago and I casually asked his missus if there was a problem and he needed a hand. Oh no he's just checking the water level as it's their first trip in it from Perth. Oh you bought it new quizzes I? No says she we got it for a bargain. Only $240k with 1500km on the clock says she gloatingly. Me gulp! thinking streuth they must be well over $300k new. Apparently the bloke that bought it new took it home proudly to show the missus their new toy for hitting the road and she told him point blank there's no way she was travelling in THAT thing! How the other half live eh?



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Re: MDC $70k Caravan
« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2016, 05:05:08 PM »
Whilst there are some differances there are also plenty of similarities with this one. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/paradise-point/caravans/discovery-full-off-road-caravan-factory-direct-prices-/1111336204
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