Making space for an upgrade!

Although we enjoyed our October touring last year in the D9 camper trailer, we've been considering an upgrade.  We had discussions at different times but hesitated to proceed - for lots of reasons.  

In recent weeks we re-assessed priorities and talked more seriously about buying something that better suited us.

We first encountered a Cub Spacevan when camping in the Warrumbungles in 2012.  Nick's had a similar model on his wishlist ever since!  

The Spacevans aren't as readily available on the used market as other models - and as usual we had a budget, which also limited options.  

Interstate ads were not considered, due to Covid travel restrictions.  

A local-ish listing seemed to be for a 4WD/Spacevan package, so had been crossed off our "list".  On further reading though, Nick made a phone enquiry and arranged a viewing last week.  We really liked the sellers and their sale price - so paid a deposit before heading home and then collected our new-to-us Cub Spacevan yesterday! 

What did we buy?  A 2006 model, fitted with semi-off road transcontinental pack (which means a longer/stronger drawbar, reinforced chassis, high tensile axle, locking water filler and steel water tank protector).  Nick and I were married in early 2006, so quite like the fact that our Spacevan was built the same year!

The Spacevan came with a folder of paperwork including original advertising brochures, fridge and stove manuals, notes made by previous owners and the very important set-up instructions.  It's been very interesting to read through.

We've been organising this past week, hoping to test our new acquisition during the school holidays.  There's still a bit to do/improvise but we have fingers crossed for departure going ahead, more or less as planned!