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SoundGuy
Dec 07, 2017Explorer
While Down Under recently I went to an outdoor RV show with my BIL and a friend, both of whom are in the market for a new camper. BIL currently tows what we'd call a high wall popup with his 2017 3.6L V6 Pathfinder but is really interested in moving up to a "caravan", what we'd call a relatively small couple's travel trailer similar to my Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS. While at the show we went through an Avan Frances he's interested in, a single axle model but very similar to the 192RBS in terms of amenities, slightly lighter without a slide but about the same length. Although I don't personally care for the new European look many Australian manufacturers are now adopting the overall fit & finish of just about everything I saw was demonstrably better than what we have here in N America. Cost for sure is higher, this particular model being about $50,000 AUD ($37,600 USD), but to be fair this is the tow away price, including everything, even the first year's insurance. If he buys this unit he fully intends to tow it with his Pathfinder which is similar in ability to any other gas aspirated V6 sold in that country. When speaking with various dealers not one of them saw the need for anything larger, such as a 1/2 ton V8 truck, for towing any of these trailers on their lots. Clearly there must be a reason it works for them, I just haven't figured it out yet. :W










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