u/jonnyfasthand

Hello all!

Currently living in Sydney and considering buying a campervan . Before pulling the trigger, we'd love some advice from people who have been down this road before as this is all new to us.

Expected usages of camper is:

* **Weekends away:** Friday to Saturday/Sunday, roughly 1–2 times a month. * **Longer road trips:** 1–2 weeks at a time, maybe once or twice a year at most - will be on the move so unlikely to be parked in one place for this period.

Because our longer trips will be rare, I’m questioning whether a hiace is worth the price considering our low km's, and also not not requiring a lot of amenities given our predominantly short stays.

I’ve also been looking at the iLoad and it seems like a good middle ground—not overly expensive - any call outs here re: mechanically sound, electrics?

Questions I have that I'd really appreciate peoples input:

1. **Van vs. Smaller Vehicle:** Given our limited usage, should we jump straight into a proper mid-sized campervan, or would a smaller SUV setup with a roof tent/clever drawer system make more sense? Would SUV be cheaper to run and maintain?
2. **Vehicle Recommendations:** If we stick to a van, is the iLoad a reliable bet for a first timer compared to a Hiace? Are there other models we should look at?
3. **First-Time Tips:** What are the major things we should look out for or be aware of as first-time buyers?

Thanks in advance for any insights or recommendations!

Jonny

Hello all!

Currently living in Sydney and considering buying a campervan . Before pulling the trigger, we'd love some advice from people who have been down this road before as this is all new to us.

Expected usages of camper is:

• Weekends away: Friday to Saturday/Sunday, roughly 1–2 times a month.
• Longer road trips: 1–2 weeks at a time, maybe once or twice a year at most - will be on the move so unlikely to be parked in one place for this period.

Because our longer trips will be rare, I’m questioning whether a hiace is worth the price considering our low km's, and also not not requiring a lot of amenities given our predominantly short stays.

I’ve also been looking at the iLoad and it seems like a good middle ground—not overly expensive - any call outs here re: mechanically sound, electrics?

Questions I have that I'd really appreciate peoples input:

1. Van vs. Smaller Vehicle: Given our limited usage, should we jump straight into a proper mid-sized campervan, or would a smaller SUV setup with a roof tent/clever drawer system make more sense? Would SUV be cheaper to run and maintain?
2. Vehicle Recommendations: If we stick to a van, is the iLoad a reliable bet for a first timer compared to a Hiace? Are there other models we should look at?
3. First-Time Tips: What are the major things we should look out for or be aware of as first-time buyers?

Thanks in advance for any insights or recommendations!

Jonny

Hello all!

Currently living in Sydney and considering buying a campervan . Before pulling the trigger, we'd love some advice from people who have been down this road before as this is all new to us.

Expected usages of camper is:

• Weekends away: Friday to Saturday/Sunday, roughly 1–2 times a month.
• Longer road trips: 1–2 weeks at a time, maybe once or twice a year at most - will be on the move so unlikely to be parked in one place for this period.

Because our longer trips will be rare, I’m questioning whether a hiace is worth the price considering our low km's, and also not not requiring a lot of amenities given our predominantly short stays.

I’ve also been looking at the iLoad and it seems like a good middle ground—not overly expensive - any call outs here re: mechanically sound, electrics?

Questions I have that I'd really appreciate peoples input:

1. Van vs. Smaller Vehicle: Given our limited usage, should we jump straight into a proper mid-sized campervan, or would a smaller SUV setup with a roof tent/clever drawer system make more sense? Would SUV be cheaper to run and maintain?
2. Vehicle Recommendations: If we stick to a van, is the iLoad a reliable bet for a first timer compared to a Hiace? Are there other models we should look at?
3. First-Time Tips: What are the major things we should look out for or be aware of as first-time buyers?

Thanks in advance for any insights or recommendations!

Jonny