Are Jurgens Caravans any good?

Great caravan The van itself is well designed and we have had no problems. Towing is easy and even over very rough gravel roads it goes very well. All equipment is working well. The windows could have a locking mechanism that keeps the windows ajar instead of locked or unlocked.

What is happening with Jurgens Caravans?

According to Mr Paul Kyriacou, owner of Jurgens Caravans Australia, the dispute has resulted in the company being 7 months in arrears in rent and as a result, “…we are basically closed”.

Is Jurgens Caravans still in business?

After spluttering along for several years on the brink of extinction, time seems to have finally run out for the Australian manufacturing arm of South Africa’s Jurgens, with Ernst & Young now wrapping up the affairs of Jurgens Caravans Australia, which formally went into liquidation on December 15.

Are Jurgens Caravans still being made in Australia?

Jurgens caravans are now made right here in Australia. We have taken a proven product and further developed it to meet Australian standards.

What is the best caravan to buy in Australia?

What Are The Best Quality Caravans In Australia? 5 Top Brands

• Empire Caravans. The Solitaire from Empire Caravans. Empire has been in the game for three decades and produces an excellent range of four caravans with varying chassis sizes.
• KEDRON Caravans. TE7 Topender from KEDRON Caravans.
• Coromal. Thrill Seeker from Coromal.

What happened to Jurgens Caravans South Africa?

Following a dispute with major suppliers, the Pretoria High Court in South Africa placed Jurgens Ci Pty Ltd in provisional liquidation and called on all interested parties “to show cause on or before 6 February 2019” why Jurgens) should not be placed in final liquidation.

Does Jurgens Caravans still exist in South Africa?

South Africa’s oldest and largest caravan manufacturer, Jurgens Ci, has been sold! According to a statement by Bradley Salters, Managing Director of Jurgens, the sale agreement will become effective as of 1 February 2017.

Who makes Jurgens?

Imperial Holdings Ltd.
The company was a wholly owned subsidiary of Imperial Holdings Ltd. Jurgens provided employment for 970 in South Africa and had 70 employees in Australia. Jurgens Ci had a dealer network in South Africa and Namibia, and exported units to Australia, the Netherlands and New Zealand.

What is the lifespan of a caravan?

around 14 years
Most experts agree that the practical lifespan of a caravan is around 14 years, and that’s for one that’s been properly maintained.

What is the lightest caravan you can buy?

The Bailey Phoenix 440 is one of the smallest, lightest fixed-bed caravans you can buy.

What is the narrowest caravan?

Ariva
The multi-award winning Ariva has the narrowest and one of the lightest bodies of its rivals while also being the most luxurious. The Ariva features spacious 6’1″ long front seating with ‘Easy Action’ slide out bed bases.

What is the lightest caravan?

Who makes Sprite Caravans South Africa?

Comet Caravans is an authorised Caravan and Trailer dealer and sells new and used Jurgens caravans, Gypsey caravans, Sprite caravans, Sprite Tourer dirt road caravans, Jurgens Safari off road 4×4 caravans, Jurgens luggage trailers and Jurgens Safari off road 4×4 trailers.

Where are Safari caravans made?

Melbourne
Safari vans are produced in Melbourne but have enjoyed an exclusive partnership with Trounce Caravans in Ballarat for more than 15 years.

Who is the biggest caravan manufacturer in Australia?

Jayco
Australia’s biggest RV manufacturer, Jayco, made just over 11,000 caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes in 2016 – in a total market of 21,800 units – giving it more than half the sales cake.

How long does a caravan chassis last?

Engineered to last Our highest specification models have a fully galvanised chassis with a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Do caravans depreciate in value?

How quickly will my caravan’s value depreciate? The average depreciation rate of a static caravan is similar to that of a car. This works out at about 15% per year, although this figure is so hugely over simplified that it is barely worth mentioning.