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RobertRyan
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Sep 14, 2015

Aussie Class C's getting more European

This is the Sunliner Switch an entry level Motorhome, based on an IVECO 50C chassis. It.is 26ft long






Melbourne-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.”

20 Replies

  • Sunliner Switch has a 26.4 gallon fresh tank, 14.5 gallon grey tank, cassette toilet.

    I'll pass.
  • RobertRyan wrote:
    GENECOP wrote:
    Nice, when will the USA get it together...

    Needs to have a more competitive market, rather than " I will do the same" and think that is good enough


    True, Also I have always been pretty impressed with Leisure Travel Van....Canadian, and they seem to do it right....Both from a design standpoint and layouts....I have my sights set on a 4WD Camper one day....If you look at ALL TERRAIN WARRIOR, and EARTHCRUISER..... You will see some cutting edge design and technical features, these 4 WD units also come with a heavy price tag...BTW both these companies are really from Australia, just setting up manufacturing here...
  • gbopp wrote:
    I like it. But, the location of the toilet leaves something to be desired.

    Different Floor Plan
  • gbopp wrote:
    I like it. But, the location of the toilet leaves something to be desired.

    It looks like a sliding door, that leads to the Bathroom. Get the impression, by the closeness of the toilet, they are aiming for an older clientele. Other floor plans would have it elsewhere
  • GENECOP wrote:
    Nice, when will the USA get it together...

    Needs to have a more competitive market, rather than " I will do the same" and think that is good enough
  • 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.
    Grumpy

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