Hi Duggie. We're going well thanks. We moved back to Brisbane at the start of the year (new jobs for both of us). We've bought a small house, with the understanding that we would buy a van and start prepping for grey nomad life. You can't start too early!
I like those Starvision layouts, the PX2 is pretty similar to the Reconn, albeit with a two part door. I'll do a bit more research on them as I hadn't heard of them.
Like many others we want a queen bed and bunks inside and just somewhere to sit. Everything else (kitchen, fridge, ensuite ) should be outside. We were ready to pull the trigger on a Jayco Crosstrak C3 today, but it turns out we'd have to wait until July next year to take delivery. Lifestyle was much the same with the Reconn. I didn't ask about the Iconn lead time, but it is probably just as long.
The other contender is the Modcon C3, but it ends up being low $50k's when specced to match the Crosstrak. I prefer the awning and kitchen on the C3. Bunks are better in the C3 too. I'll have to call them and ask about lead times.
I'll admit to being a bit nervous about the Chinese campers, which is why we were leaning towards the Jayco. I'd love a Reconn, Complete Campsite, AOR etc, but we don't have that sort of money. If nothing else, the resale value of the Jayco would be strong if we upgrade in a few years.
Decisions decisions.
We looked at a preloved Jayco van (15 foot) this morning and that was enough to convince us to pay a bit more and buy new! We are still considering a Jayco Journey 15foot with bunks for just over $40k, just to confuse things....
