Cub Spacevan '15

While our insurance claim was being processed, we both looked at many camper trailer ads - on FB marketplace, Gumtree and some RV specific sales sites. There were lots of listings. Too many choices. 

As we talked though, we realised we would be very happy to buy another Spacevan and that realisation helped our search. There were quite a few Spacevans advertised. Most were interstate but we spotted a local one, quite close to home. We looked at it just before our Bundaberg trip. At that stage the insurance claim was still processing - and we weren't sure we liked the layout. 

Our original 2006 Spacevan had an internal kitchen. While we hadn't expected to like that setup, we came to appreciate the convenience - particularly in cold weather! The local Spacevan was a younger model and had many good points, including better overall design. It was in very good condition and we liked the seller (cos it's nicer to deal with nice people). 

There were a few negatives. The main issue was the external slide-out kitchen, without any inside option for cooking. The original interior had included bunks, which reduced space for other built-in storage. The top bunk had been removed, leaving an odd bench that wasn't much use to us. Due to the bunks, the main bed ran across the van, which we knew would be awkward (having had that set-up during our 18 months of caravan living). Yep, there was a lot to think about! 

After much discussion we decided the pros outweighed the cons, so Nick made the seller an offer and we soon became the new owers of a 2015 Cub Spacevan! We celebrated at a local cafe and then again at home the next day, with scones made in the house oven and a kettle boiled on the Spacevan's exterior gas burner!

We've made a few simple adjustments, mainly due to the new Spacevan having an external kitchen - and we ordered a custom mattress.

The internal kitchen cupboards of our previous Spacevan had been handy for storage, so we spent a lot of time thinking of what might work instead.  It wasn't till January and our first-ever (short) trip to Chinchilla that we finally decided to take action!  

The first drawer unit sat on the floor for our second trip (to Stanthorpe).  We then collected another drawer as soon as we got home.  Nick fitted both that afternoon!  While we waited for the next two drawer units to arrive, I made two custom, double-zip covers for Mr Dog's bed.  

Nick has just finished fitting the second set of drawers and made plywood tops for both units.  It all looks great!

Updated:  March 2024