This is the Sunliner Switch an entry level Motorhome, based on an IVECO 50C chassis. It.is 26ft longMelbourne-based Sunliner RV has released a new entry-level, mid-size motorhome range at the Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo in NSW.Priced from $112,000-$155,000 (plus on-road costs), the new Switch range is offered with eight layouts, from a more compact 7.1m long model with a drop-down bed to a 7.8m C Class motorhome with slide out double bed and lounge.The layouts are similar to those offered on Sunliner’s existing Vibe, Vida and Twist models. Three cab-chassis options are available, including Renault Master, Fiat Ducato and Iveco Daily.Sunliner says the Switch is built to a similar level of quality and construction as more expensive Sunliner motorhomes, including a steel sub chassis, one piece floor, composite walls and insulated roof.Standard features across the range include a reverse camera, 175 litre two-door fridge, four burner cooktop, grille and microwave, 100Ah battery system, LED lighting, 100 litre fresh and 55 litre grey water tanks, 20 litre hot water system, shower and ceramic toilet, two 4kg gas bottles, air-conditioner, roll-out awning, 22in TV/DVD, AM/FM radio and external speakers. Sunliner General Manager Nick Hunter said there were two major objectives for the new Switch range.“First was to create a simple to buy motorhome, the second was to build a motorhome at an affordable price point,” he said.“With the Switch we have taken our 40 years’ experience in the industry and packaged up our most popular layouts with specifications that will suit most types of travel. We also wanted to make owning a new motorhome accessible for more people without having to compromise on quality.”

That puts our US made cracker boxes to shame. Too bad they can't be brought to the US. Looks like a real nice build quality, if the pic's are accurate.Grumpy

I like it. But, the location of the toilet leaves something to be desired.

Nice, when will the USA get it together...

As usual ..... to me they look like low-slung pretty-boys full of a lot of glitz.What ...1) is their tank capacities?2) is their load carrying capacity margins after they're fully loaded for a trip?3) is their battery compartment sizes for adding more capacity over what they come with?4) is their storage compartment volumes and shapes - both interior and exterior?5) is the ground clearance of their lowest hanging body panels?6) is their number of permanent beds and their sizes?7) is their number of temporary beds and their sizes?8) is their built-in generator fuels, wattages, and noise levels?9) is the customer availability of the plans, materials list, and schematics that they're built to?10) is the type of toilet technology used in them?11) is the gauge of wire feeding their 12 volt receptacles?12) is the extra room in their wheel wells in case one wants to someday switch to a larger tire?13) is the location of their built-in generator?14) is the location of the exterior exhaust outlet of their built-in furnace?15) is the location their water pump?16) is the ground clearance of the ends of their sewer runs and the ground clearance of their sewer valves?17) is the number and location of their 12 volt outlets?18) is the number and location of their 120 volt AC outlets?19) is the amperage capacity of their engine alternator?20) is the accessibility of their spare tire and the jack(?), and lug wrench(?), that comes with it?21) is the size of the electrical hookup storage compartment so that various adapters and maybe an extra cable can be carried along?22) is the size of the sewer storage compartment so that various adapters and maybe a sewer hose extension can be carried along?

Grumpy374 wrote:That puts our US made cracker boxes to shame. Too bad they can't be brought to the US. Looks like a real nice build quality, if the pic's are accurate.GrumpyBuild quality is pretty good, Much better than what comes from the U.S. People are very much appreciative of those interiors. This is what sells here and ease of operation

Aussie Class C's getting more European | Good Sam Community

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RobertRyan
Explorer
Sep 16, 2015
BillHoughton wrote:
Wow! There are people in this area of high-priced real estate who'd be thrilled to have a studio apartment that nice!

A lot of the high end Caravans have similar interiors
BillHoughton
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2015
Wow! There are people in this area of high-priced real estate who'd be thrilled to have a studio apartment that nice!
kaupilimakoa
Explorer
Sep 16, 2015
why can't the US make RVs that don't look like your grandmother designed them after a trip to Las Vegas?
RobertRyan
Explorer
Sep 16, 2015
RambleOnNW wrote:

With big tanks, they can either be used or not. If we take a long cruise and only stay a day or 2 in each place, then the black and grey tanks are typically mostly empty and we'll fill the freshwater to 2/3. If we are staying in one place dry-camping and exploring the area for several days then we will fill up the fresh tank and will not have to do anything with regards to the tanks for up to 5 days. Will usually run out of fresh water or fill the grey tank first, have never filled the black tank.

Generally, that highlighted would apply here for something like the Sunliner.If you do stay longer it would be in a Caravan Park and hook up to the amentities
Serious Dry Camping would need something different,that means you are away from Civilization for months
RambleOnNW
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2015
RobertRyan wrote:
RambleOnNW wrote:
Our rig has 43 gallons fresh tank capacity, 40 gallons grey, and 40 gallons black. We also have a selectable manifold in our heated wet bay that allows a setting to provide for additional fresh water to be pumped in to the fresh tank from an external container. We have used that feature on a number of occasions as our water ran low while dry camping.

Not clear what the Australian usage model is that permits such low capacities as in the Sunliner Switch. It seems the owners would be dumping and refilling every 2-3 days and would not be in the Outback.

No they would not be running in the Outback, more Rural areas of Australia, big difference. Black water tanks not popular in Australia, Plenty of places to get water etc Alternatives are composting toilets, no dumping
Plenty of Cassette dump spots, not a problem People do not stay in one location like you may do, but move a fair bit.

With big tanks, they can either be used or not. If we take a long cruise and only stay a day or 2 in each place, then the black and grey tanks are typically mostly empty and we'll fill the freshwater to 2/3. If we are staying in one place dry-camping and exploring the area for several days then we will fill up the fresh tank and will not have to do anything with regards to the tanks for up to 5 days. Will usually run out of fresh water or fill the grey tank first, have never filled the black tank.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Sep 16, 2015
pnichols wrote:
Our small Class C can carry 45 gallons of fresh, 39 gallons of black, 29 gallons of grey, and 18 gallons of propane. Grey water can be off-loaded into the black tank using the sewer valves as installed by Winnebago.

Our built-in winterizing plumbing has a intake long tube and a couple of valves that can be turned so as to pump additional fresh water directly into the fresh water tank from any container - using the built-in water pump. This system came stock from Winnebago this way.

The above are examples of what I call practical, non-glitz, specs and features of an RV.

Your useage pattern is different ,so having massive quantities of water, huge reservoirs of or a black tank is irrelevant here . That is why it appears, they have small reservoirs .Perfect for use here.
pnichols
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2015
Our small Class C can carry 45 gallons of fresh, 39 gallons of black, 29 gallons of grey, and 18 gallons of propane. Grey water can be off-loaded into the black tank using the sewer valves as installed by Winnebago.

Our built-in winterizing plumbing has a intake long tube and a couple of valves that can be turned so as to pump additional fresh water directly into the fresh water tank from any container - using the built-in water pump. This system came stock from Winnebago this way.

The above are examples of what I call practical, non-glitz, specs and features of an RV.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Sep 16, 2015
RambleOnNW wrote:
Our rig has 43 gallons fresh tank capacity, 40 gallons grey, and 40 gallons black. We also have a selectable manifold in our heated wet bay that allows a setting to provide for additional fresh water to be pumped in to the fresh tank from an external container. We have used that feature on a number of occasions as our water ran low while dry camping.

Not clear what the Australian usage model is that permits such low capacities as in the Sunliner Switch. It seems the owners would be dumping and refilling every 2-3 days and would not be in the Outback.

No they would not be running in the Outback, more Rural areas of Australia, big difference. Black water tanks not popular in Australia, Plenty of places to get water etc Alternatives are composting toilets, no dumping
Plenty of Cassette dump spots, not a problem People do not stay in one location like you may do, but move a fair bit.
RambleOnNW
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2015
Our rig has 43 gallons fresh tank capacity, 40 gallons grey, and 40 gallons black. We also have a selectable manifold in our heated wet bay that allows a setting to provide for additional fresh water to be pumped in to the fresh tank from an external container. We have used that feature on a number of occasions as our water ran low while dry camping.

Not clear what the Australian usage model is that permits such low capacities as in the Sunliner Switch. It seems the owners would be dumping and refilling every 2-3 days and would not be in the Outback.
pnichols
Explorer II
Sep 15, 2015
RambleOnNW wrote:
Sunliner Switch has a 26.4 gallon fresh tank, 14.5 gallon grey tank, cassette toilet.

I'll pass.

I'll pass based on those specifications too ... regardless of vehicle fuel mileage or coach layout or eye-candy appeal ... and so would the DW pass.

We don't want to be restricted that much when dry camping. Hookups are not always how we want to assume that we have to camp.

Even when on hookups, we hookup only electrical and continue using off the tanks as much as possible - until every few days when our much larger tanks absolutely require servicing.