You have obviously already picked by the time we watch this, but I definitely think no.3!! Dual axle and that interior style are awesome!! You even have space to entertain!! (And if you could incorporate a bathroom.... that makes it a no-brainer!!) Love the looks of it too!!
Diffently the 3rd one guy's for sure!!! Can not wait to watch the build series on this adventure!! Like always guy's thanks for another great episode and stay safe!!
Good on you guys for not getting a huge monstrosity like other UA-camrs. We bought and renovated a 1968 poptop caravan and have been living in it for over a year and love it!
We started our caravan journey in 2007 by buying a little old Viscount pop-top which we did up, just as you are planning to do. Old vans tend to be rather lighter than these days. That meant we could tow it with our early model Toyota Kluger. It did not have a bathroom or toilet. It had only a two-way fridge (only 240v or gas) and a 4 burner stove with a non-working oven. As you will find upgrading old appliances is expensive. We upgraded in 2012 to a new 18 ft van, without bathroom, at 1.8 tonne ATM which we towed with our then Prado 120. We still have that van but have replaced the 120 with a 150 Prado in 2016. We have loved the fact that it is well under the weight that too many caravans are these days. It has now completed our big lap in a couple of stages since 2016. We have mainly used caravan parks when we wanted showers and laundry facilities, or free camping at sites with toilet facilities. The advantage has always been that our non off-road van has minded our campsite while we could drive off exploring. Not something so easy to do with campervans, motorhomes, etc. I look forward to your renovations and explorations.
A) you are crazy. I’m nearly done on my second vintage van rebuild and it’s all consuming 😂 B) dual axle all the way, much easier to tow. Plus you can’t make a smaller van bigger when you need the space 👍🏼
I hope you've thought this through. Old vans have Timber frames. If the van has leaked it's not just the panelling that's affected. And even if it hasn't leaked inside the frame could still be rotten. Asbestos in glues and particle board. Exterior cladding is not easily repaired or replaced. Then there's the chassis. I really hope you're prepared. It won't be as easy as dimples
Without doubt Id be going for the 3rd van. Room for a bathroom, more room to work and that includes while youre renovating. Love this new adventure and cant wait to see which one you pick.
How exciting, guys .if I were you's, I would definitely go with Number 3. Wow, I can't wait to which one you choose. I'm looking forward to the caravan renovation series
We renovated our 1978 14ft millard caravan, and from start to finish, it took us 2 years. We stopped in the middle because it was soooo much work. The windows took us FOREVER to restore. I think I spent around 50 hours on the windows alone. We love our caravan so much now but I would never do it again. Sending positive vibes your way and hoping you have a smooth renovation ahead.
Hi guys ! You pair definitely have drive and have proved that you're capable of doing this project. My only advice to you would be know your weight limitations. It is the most important lesson you can learn when it comes to towing Know both of the vehicles and their capabilities.Good luck , I look forward to watching you achieve your dream of building a home on wheels.
No 2 for me I love the lounge & retro fittings. With careful planning you can get a bathroom in I have an 11 ft van with a bathroom. Good luck with your new venture
I live in my old van full time and IMHO the structural integrity of the frame and underbody were critical to the purchase. Also a waterproof roof and windows eased some of my anxiety in heavy downpours. Unfortunately the hot and cold water lines all decided to perish once I started using them on a daily basis and it cost a small fortune to replace them. It's going on three years now and I truly love living in my caravan, I don't miss my house at all. Good luck with your adventure.
I'd go with the dual axle as a safer tourer! If you get a flat tire you're not going to have to worry about the caravan pitching and rolling especially if you're off road. More space and aircon are a plus😊. Happy Reno 😊
You are appreciate the third one so much more with the dual axle. Not only is it easier to drive down the road without the sway it also feels more sturdy when you’re inside. I can’t wait to see this project so inspiring.
Number 3, Dual axle is 100% the way to go. you've likely already chosen by now but fingers crossed dual axle. They just don't sway like a single can, so much more stable.
Hi Jack & Megan, we have subscribed to your channel from the beginning and enjoy your travels. We have a 1976 3.6m York Caravan which I gutted inside and completely rebuilt inside and out, it was a lot of work, but everywhere we go people are attracted and blown away with the result I achieved. If I was choosing one of the three vans you have looked at, I would choose option three, the dual axle van. Good luck with your restoration project. Much Love - Lyal & Deb
This is going to be good - love van builds - done a couple myself. Smaller vans are great for ease of travelling, but a larger van has benefit of more living space - there's no perfect answer. Just be careful - the older vans of that era can have asbestos in their construction, especially floor underlay!!
No3 for sure but make sure you check the chassis and drawbar for bad rust otherwise your job will become massive and expensive. Also check the flor for soft spots again another big job if you need to replace it. I rebuilt a Millard exactly the same as the first one. Always enjoyable to see the final product. HAVE FUN🤔
Whichever van you choose you will have a big job ahead of you, but the best thing is you can make it your own in the design and layout, I'm excited for you both and am keen to join you on this mission. As for my choice, it's a no brainer, the dual wheel base is so much safer to tow on the road, that it the makes it the obvious 'choice. 😊
I had one like # 3, great can and so spacious. The interior colour was t like # 2 with pale grey cabinets, mine had an aluminium frame. Viscount Regal with the curved corners. All the best with the Reno. I have a Cub camper now, I’m 70 and travel solo. Trish
Brings back memories of vanning with my mum and dad in 60s and 70s , was always envious of the viscounts, they seemed such much cooler. It will be a big job for you guys but number 3 did it for me. Good luck I think you will need it. However it will be brilliant once done. Don't loose the purpose during the journey.
Love what you are about to do and to see you both so excited about it. No 3 is our pick. Spacious and room for a bathroom. Let the renovations begin 👏👏
Did similar in the early eighties. Bought an old Millard and literally gutted it and refitted everything The good thing with Millard is they are aluminium frame Wishing you happy van renovations
Wow !! That's the best thing getting an old retro caravan and modern the crap out off it , them vans have been there done that and still around today good build quality back then , and cheaper to refit them than blow 150 grand and take the risk on a new one , make sure it's a twin axle , Viscount ,Millard or Franklin they were the best them oldies are still around today ❤❤❤ and yes in time you do need a bigger mobile home and have more comfort and what your doing is going to be a big game changer on UA-cam for yourselfs and the veiwers a big hit this one 👍👍
So exciting! I towed a 1975 single axle caravan around Aus for 3 years and it was great. The only issues I had was the floor going soft (chipboard) and blowing tyres due to bad roads, I think a tandem axle would have reduced this issue. Looking forward the big project 😊
Number 3 definitely. It’s a great project and so many people have done vintage vans that you can reach out to for information and inspiration. Can’t wait to see which one you picked.
I had a 17' Viscount single axle with the curved windows , ally frame several years ago , Carrier air-con which i still have , really sturdy RHS chassis , similar sort of water damage as you see on these , I paid $500 and towed it home , ended up selling it on ebay for about $900 to some people who drove up from Brisbane to refurbish it for their mum . I'd be very careful about a timber frame van and some vans have a "C" section chassis which i would run away from , stick with proper RHS chassis and aluminium frame. Check the floor carefully , from above and underneath , any soft patches means rot , that can be a major repair , my old Viscount had 3/4" form ply floors , the stuff with the shiny dark brown finish on both sides , very sturdy , whereas some vans have like 1/2" exterior ply floors which do not stand the test of time . Best avoid those at all cost even if the van is really cheap , the best problems are those avoided . Also , take a ladder of some sort and inspect the roof , that is generally invisible otherwise , worth having a look . Anything else i think of I'll come back and comment further , don't rush , these vans are always on the market , if one sells there'll be more next week or soon 🙂
Hey mate! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Turns out it is an ally frame so bit of a bonus!! Just uploaded our episode yesterday sharing what caravan we went with! Let the demo begin! 😂
Yeah def number 3 . If your going to be using as a base when your not travelling your going to need the extra room while your living in it . Looking forward to the remodeling videos that are coming up . Good luck guys .
Can definitely see you in van 3, dual axle easier to tow, just a great layout and lots of space, love these old vans done up, can’t wait to see the final result, enjoy !!
It was your Dad's FJ project that brought me to your channel. I absolutely enjoyed every episode of that series, and you both did an awesome job on it. I'm only into this video for 6 minutes and am so excited for you to have another project. Can't wait to hear the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of this story. In other words, I'm looking for the dirty details folks. Sitting on the edge of my seat right now, and the anticipation is growing. Back to the regularly scheduled program now....
So excited to share this series going to be a lot of ups and downs but think it will all be worth it! Can’t wait to share what one we picked! Thanks for watching mate 🙏😊
clearly no 3! looks structurally intact best and the dual axle runs much more stable . no curved windows, easily hit and destoyed by stones! No doubt that you‘ll produce a new jewel, like the yellow cruiser 👍
I would take the duel wheel over single axle any time. Much safer to tow and if you get a flat tyre you have far better control. Also you were saying about gravel roads let the tyres down a bit and of course drive to the conditions and you shouldn’t have any problems. Just put a pressure control thing in and it shouldn’t take dust in. Have fun and enjoy the experience
Hi Guys, we would go for no. 3 dual axle, opportunity for small bathroom. We live in our van full time on the road. We went dual axle, better safety with flats. Our bathroom is a combo with a shower curtain to keep toilet dry, quicker wipe down. Our van is old, good bones and heavy.....we wouldn't have it any other way. It's important to be comfortable. No 2 van. Would be very mindful of the curved windows on gravel/ light corrugations. Awesome video and we are sooo happy for you both 🎉❤
Hey thanks for all the tips! Can’t wait to share which one we went with! Cannot wait to hit the road think we will be a good 4-5 months away from it though 😂😂
Yeah, weight is a huge consideration for a caravan. Particularly when you plan to renovate it that the finish product does not exceed the max towing capacity of your Hilux. Good luck with your choice. Whichever you pick, you two are much much braver than I though 😁
Number 3 for sure 👍🏻 more space, more windows, good layout and in better shape overall! Look forward to seeing the next video, love following you guys 🙌🏻❤
Hi Guys, A bit of advice from an oldie caravan owner if it does not have an ensuite build one in as part of your rebuild, makes life more liveable,🤗 PS two years ago we bought a new Jayco single axle with an ensuite a good bed and a big fridge for $45000.
No 2 is my pick! We have a 1976 caravan, and one thing to check is those old vans are right on the width allowance (at least here in Victoria), so if you put an awning on the side it may end up over width. Newer vans aren’t quite as wide.
Love the idea guys! Love from 3 hours inland WA in our small town! I’d be going 3. Love that dual axle and from experience I’ll always choose the extra space at the end of the day!
Hi, you two go the daul axle way better towing and better weight distribution as well as a better payload heaps of work in both tho but good luck in your new project
Number 3! Friends of ours reno'd a viscount with the curved windows, complete gut job, and the windows was the most difficult part, apparently very diificult to stop them from leaking! Cant wait to see what you get!
Great plan guys - being on a similar journey myself my advice is - weight, go with what you have, weight, manoeuvre ability/size, what you love, weight and hence fuel efficiency and available payload.. On that basis - I would go with the first Van - an aluminium frame is lighter and less hassle than a timber frame - most modern Australian caravan builders use aluminium frames or fully composite. You can put in extra windows (Megan’s concern) and if it is 16’ you could also install a shower/toilet combo. Being single axle it is more manoeuvrable - you could also have independent suspension fitted , instead of the leaf making it much more off road capable. Hopefully you have checked what weight your car can tow. Best of luck - looking forward to the adventure
I think number 3 dual axle and it looked a lot nicer and bigger inside. I think it’s good you’re getting caravan, because if you want a break from travelling, you’ve always got a home to go back to and if you get fed up with where you are, you can always move it somewhere else, whereas a home you can’t do that 👍
Big projects all 3 choices. Number 2 for re-sale. What an adventure, love it. Grab yourself a swear jar and use the proceeds for couples counselling. Good luck.
Without knowing your finances , here's another suggestion. Buy both the millard and the duel axle franklin. Strip the franklin down to a chassis, and use the funature panels etc on the millard . Then flog off the franklin chassis for use as a trailer. The franklins do have a very solid chassis, but are worth much more as a car carrier type trailer, especially considering it already registered.
Great News guys. Be ready for building heartace ending with a beauitiful home that you have put your heart and sole into. My bet is on number three (cost not known though). you coudl but a shower/toilet in that with little affect on the room inside. Either way so happy for you both and look forward to seeing the result. :)
Great episode looking forward to seeing the progress and of course the finished product. What a difficult decision can't wait to see which one you chose. Good luck ❤🎉😊
Probably too late but maybe worth spending more on something in better condition. But in saying that a full rebuild will be fun to do. We have a 1966 millard and absolutely love it Good luck with it guys
By the time you read this you’d have already chosen, but I’d go for 3, dual axles and more room. I like the older vans they were mostly built to last, I lived in a 30foot viscount for 4 years, towed it everywhere as a family of 5, plenty of room and towed really well with our Monaro. It was luxurious as we put our stamp on it. Good on you both, you’ll enjoy the whole concept of Reno, and your obviously very good at it , watching the truck get transformed. Cheers Judy 😮😊 merry Xmas and all the best for 2024
This is so exciting! I can’t wait to follow along this series ❤My husband and I had been renovating a caravan this year and it was a huge/ fun project, it then got stolen from our street 3 months ago in Melbourne and we never got it back. Point of this comment is please make sure you guys get an AirTag for it even at the beginning- we kept saying we’ll wait until we finish our Reno’s and now is too late. We’re still heartbroken about the whole thing
Oh guys how devastating! We have purchased a lock for the hitch and I’m putting an air tag in it right now thanks for that. We hope you find the caravan. So sorry to hear. Some people I just don’t understand hey.
I’m really excited for you both. I bought a 15 ft. 81 Viscount a couple of years ago and rally loving it, so looking forward to seeing out and about with yours. Good luck!
I am a newbie to your channel and have not had a chance to look at your previous posts as yet (but I will) I love the look of #3 it looks safer with the dual axle and I think with a lot of potential. I look forward to your next post and see which one you both decide will be one. Oh, and I have also subscribed and look forward to the build.
This is Soooo exciting. We get our new caravan in March for full time travel and living…. Now you have us searching retro caravans hahaha This is going to be gorgeous watching you both restoring and creating the cutest Mobil home 🙏🏻💗💗
#2 for the retro looks, #1 for the aluminium frame and #3 for the room if you are living in it full time. Don't forget about the suspension, at least look at putting shockers on the leaf spring suspension. 😉 Looking forward to the build series.❤
I’m definitely thinking dual axel - far more stable to tow & far far safer if you get a blow out - which ever way you go though, it’s going to be so enjoyable watching you turn it into your new home! I can’t wait for the next video 😘😘
😂😂 hope Megan doesn’t see this comment she is on my back about getting rid of my collection of caps 😂 Can’t wait to share the series mate. Might be a little more excited for your classic comments each week 😂😂
@itsJackandMegan hehe. Ahh I'm just stoked you get all my dad jokes... lol. You guys make me smile each week so it's the least I can do in return(make you laugh), my way of showing appreciation i guess. Take care mate, catch ya next week.
You have obviously already picked by the time we watch this, but I definitely think no.3!! Dual axle and that interior style are awesome!! You even have space to entertain!! (And if you could incorporate a bathroom.... that makes it a no-brainer!!) Love the looks of it too!!
Cannot wait to share what we went with! 3 was a ripper caravan will have to wait till next week to see what we went with 😉 thanks for watching mate!
Diffently the 3rd one guy's for sure!!! Can not wait to watch the build series on this adventure!! Like always guy's thanks for another great episode and stay safe!!
@dannyfisher9223 really excited for this one!!
Can’t Dayi would bother with any of them ! All that water damaged wood ! But each to his own 😂
@@sindygirl7 wait until they finish it 😉
Good on you guys for not getting a huge monstrosity like other UA-camrs. We bought and renovated a 1968 poptop caravan and have been living in it for over a year and love it!
We started our caravan journey in 2007 by buying a little old Viscount pop-top which we did up, just as you are planning to do. Old vans tend to be rather lighter than these days. That meant we could tow it with our early model Toyota Kluger. It did not have a bathroom or toilet. It had only a two-way fridge (only 240v or gas) and a 4 burner stove with a non-working oven. As you will find upgrading old appliances is expensive. We upgraded in 2012 to a new 18 ft van, without bathroom, at 1.8 tonne ATM which we towed with our then Prado 120. We still have that van but have replaced the 120 with a 150 Prado in 2016. We have loved the fact that it is well under the weight that too many caravans are these days. It has now completed our big lap in a couple of stages since 2016. We have mainly used caravan parks when we wanted showers and laundry facilities, or free camping at sites with toilet facilities. The advantage has always been that our non off-road van has minded our campsite while we could drive off exploring. Not something so easy to do with campervans, motorhomes, etc. I look forward to your renovations and explorations.
A) you are crazy. I’m nearly done on my second vintage van rebuild and it’s all consuming 😂
B) dual axle all the way, much easier to tow. Plus you can’t make a smaller van bigger when you need the space 👍🏼
I hope you've thought this through. Old vans have Timber frames. If the van has leaked it's not just the panelling that's affected. And even if it hasn't leaked inside the frame could still be rotten. Asbestos in glues and particle board. Exterior cladding is not easily repaired or replaced. Then there's the chassis. I really hope you're prepared. It won't be as easy as dimples
I LOVE this one! How exciting!!! You have me drooling over Mcafe drive through coffee I MISS it haha
Thanks so much Josie! Haha gotta be honest we have been smashing the maccas coffees since we’ve been back 🙈🙊
Without doubt Id be going for the 3rd van. Room for a bathroom, more room to work and that includes while youre renovating. Love this new adventure and cant wait to see which one you pick.
How exciting, guys .if I were you's, I would definitely go with Number 3. Wow, I can't wait to which one you choose. I'm looking forward to the caravan renovation series
So excited to reveal which one we went with!! Thanks for watching can’t wait to start this series. 👍
@@itsJackandMegan Yeah - I'm going to agree with MD-np2me. #3 all the way.
We renovated our 1978 14ft millard caravan, and from start to finish, it took us 2 years. We stopped in the middle because it was soooo much work. The windows took us FOREVER to restore. I think I spent around 50 hours on the windows alone. We love our caravan so much now but I would never do it again.
Sending positive vibes your way and hoping you have a smooth renovation ahead.
Hi guys ! You pair definitely have drive and have proved that you're capable of doing this project. My only advice to you would be know your weight limitations. It is the most important lesson you can learn when it comes to towing Know both of the vehicles and their capabilities.Good luck , I look forward to watching you achieve your dream of building a home on wheels.
No 2 for me I love the lounge & retro fittings. With careful planning you can get a bathroom in I have an 11 ft van with a bathroom. Good luck with your new venture
I live in my old van full time and IMHO the structural integrity of the frame and underbody were critical to the purchase. Also a waterproof roof and windows eased some of my anxiety in heavy downpours. Unfortunately the hot and cold water lines all decided to perish once I started using them on a daily basis and it cost a small fortune to replace them. It's going on three years now and I truly love living in my caravan, I don't miss my house at all. Good luck with your adventure.
I'd go with the dual axle as a safer tourer! If you get a flat tire you're not going to have to worry about the caravan pitching and rolling especially if you're off road.
More space and aircon are a plus😊.
Happy Reno 😊
Guy's! I just wanna say thank u!!!
I am living overseas and whenever u upload it's like I am back home. ❤
No worries Matt! Glad we can help 😊 Thank you for watching
U guys are legends. Stay as you are.
Well this should be fun. good luck with no.3 guys
With out of a doubt no 3 more stable when towing more space Jack and Megan this is Gona be epic build
You are appreciate the third one so much more with the dual axle. Not only is it easier to drive down the road without the sway it also feels more sturdy when you’re inside. I can’t wait to see this project so inspiring.
Number 3, Dual axle is 100% the way to go. you've likely already chosen by now but fingers crossed dual axle. They just don't sway like a single can, so much more stable.
Hi Jack & Megan, we have subscribed to your channel from the beginning and enjoy your travels. We have a 1976 3.6m York Caravan which I gutted inside and completely rebuilt inside and out, it was a lot of work, but everywhere we go people are attracted and blown away with the result I achieved. If I was choosing one of the three vans you have looked at, I would choose option three, the dual axle van. Good luck with your restoration project. Much Love - Lyal & Deb
This is going to be good - love van builds - done a couple myself. Smaller vans are great for ease of travelling, but a larger van has benefit of more living space - there's no perfect answer. Just be careful - the older vans of that era can have asbestos in their construction, especially floor underlay!!
3 for me!! Can’t wait to see this happen guys, love this sorta stuff. Happy vanavating👍👍
Yieww! Vanavating I like that one haha
@@itsJackandMegan haha couldn’t incorporate the “reno” part
No3 for sure but make sure you check the chassis and drawbar for bad rust otherwise your job will become massive and expensive. Also check the flor for soft spots again another big job if you need to replace it. I rebuilt a Millard exactly the same as the first one. Always enjoyable to see the final product. HAVE FUN🤔
Whichever van you choose you will have a big job ahead of you, but the best thing is you can make it your own in the design and layout, I'm excited for you both and am keen to join you on this mission. As for my choice, it's a no brainer, the dual wheel base is so much safer to tow on the road, that it the makes it the obvious 'choice. 😊
I had one like # 3, great can and so spacious. The interior colour was t like # 2 with pale grey cabinets, mine had an aluminium frame. Viscount Regal with the curved corners. All the best with the Reno. I have a Cub camper now, I’m 70 and travel solo. Trish
Brings back memories of vanning with my mum and dad in 60s and 70s , was always envious of the viscounts, they seemed such much cooler. It will be a big job for you guys but number 3 did it for me. Good luck I think you will need it. However it will be brilliant once done. Don't loose the purpose during the journey.
Love what you are about to do and to see you both so excited about it. No 3 is our pick. Spacious and room for a bathroom. Let the renovations begin 👏👏
Take the last one it was the best! Good luck. Value for money! You Will love it!
Did similar in the early eighties. Bought an old Millard and literally gutted it and refitted everything
The good thing with Millard is they are aluminium frame
Wishing you happy van renovations
I love Number 2. Might not be the most practical but it’s so cool
Wow !! That's the best thing getting an old retro caravan and modern the crap out off it , them vans have been there done that and still around today good build quality back then , and cheaper to refit them than blow 150 grand and take the risk on a new one , make sure it's a twin axle , Viscount ,Millard or Franklin they were the best them oldies are still around today ❤❤❤ and yes in time you do need a bigger mobile home and have more comfort and what your doing is going to be a big game changer on UA-cam for yourselfs and the veiwers a big hit this one 👍👍
i would choose number 3, most work as its more bigger but definitely worth the space it has inside
Great Idea. Lots of How to do it Video's on UA-cam. Looking forward to seeing it rebuilt.
So exciting! I towed a 1975 single axle caravan around Aus for 3 years and it was great. The only issues I had was the floor going soft (chipboard) and blowing tyres due to bad roads, I think a tandem axle would have reduced this issue. Looking forward the big project 😊
Number 3 definitely. It’s a great project and so many people have done vintage vans that you can reach out to for information and inspiration. Can’t wait to see which one you picked.
I had a 17' Viscount single axle with the curved windows , ally frame several years ago , Carrier air-con which i still have , really sturdy RHS chassis , similar sort of water damage as you see on these , I paid $500 and towed it home , ended up selling it on ebay for about $900 to some people who drove up from Brisbane to refurbish it for their mum .
I'd be very careful about a timber frame van and some vans have a "C" section chassis which i would run away from , stick with proper RHS chassis and aluminium frame.
Check the floor carefully , from above and underneath , any soft patches means rot , that can be a major repair , my old Viscount had 3/4" form ply floors , the stuff with the shiny dark brown finish on both sides , very sturdy , whereas some vans have like 1/2" exterior ply floors which do not stand the test of time . Best avoid those at all cost even if the van is really cheap , the best problems are those avoided .
Also , take a ladder of some sort and inspect the roof , that is generally invisible otherwise , worth having a look . Anything else i think of I'll come back and comment further , don't rush , these vans are always on the market , if one sells there'll be more next week or soon 🙂
Now I read the comments and see you've already bought one , so ignore everything i just wrote , too late , I look forward to seeing the project .
Hey mate! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Turns out it is an ally frame so bit of a bonus!! Just uploaded our episode yesterday sharing what caravan we went with! Let the demo begin! 😂
Yeah def number 3 . If your going to be using as a base when your not travelling your going to need the extra room while your living in it . Looking forward to the remodeling videos that are coming up . Good luck guys .
Decision, decisions, decisions. Whichever you choose, good luck with it all. It'll be interesting viewing on what you do with it. 👍
Great idea and I can’t wait after seeing the 40 series rebuild. Please do be careful of asbestos in these old vans though.
Can definitely see you in van 3, dual axle easier to tow, just a great layout and lots of space, love these old vans done up, can’t wait to see the final result, enjoy !!
It was your Dad's FJ project that brought me to your channel. I absolutely enjoyed every episode of that series, and you both did an awesome job on it. I'm only into this video for 6 minutes and am so excited for you to have another project. Can't wait to hear the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of this story. In other words, I'm looking for the dirty details folks. Sitting on the edge of my seat right now, and the anticipation is growing. Back to the regularly scheduled program now....
So excited to share this series going to be a lot of ups and downs but think it will all be worth it! Can’t wait to share what one we picked! Thanks for watching mate 🙏😊
Very exciting I love number three.
Looks amazing, also less work.
No 2 in retro 50's style and AIR BAG IT, so you can sit it on the ground or raise each side to level or off road.
No 3 ❤ cant wait to watch this build, All the very best…..
Good luck guys. This will be amazing to watch.
If i was choosing, #3 gets the nod. Bigger unit and the design/format just seems ti be more workable. What a great project guys, love your work.
Thanks for watching mate! Our next video just went live 😉
Great plan.❤ Good luck with the Reno. Looking forward to following this.
Number 3 😄. Dual axle, room for a bathroom, love the seating 😊
clearly no 3! looks structurally intact best and the dual axle runs much more stable . no curved windows, easily hit and destoyed by stones! No doubt that you‘ll produce a new jewel, like the yellow cruiser 👍
I would take the duel wheel over single axle any time. Much safer to tow and if you get a flat tyre you have far better control. Also you were saying about gravel roads let the tyres down a bit and of course drive to the conditions and you shouldn’t have any problems. Just put a pressure control thing in and it shouldn’t take dust in. Have fun and enjoy the experience
Yep I'm thinking the 3rd - dual axle gut and refit it and it'll be sweet as!
Hi Guys, we would go for no. 3 dual axle, opportunity for small bathroom. We live in our van full time on the road. We went dual axle, better safety with flats. Our bathroom is a combo with a shower curtain to keep toilet dry, quicker wipe down. Our van is old, good bones and heavy.....we wouldn't have it any other way. It's important to be comfortable.
No 2 van. Would be very mindful of the curved windows on gravel/ light corrugations.
Awesome video and we are sooo happy for you both 🎉❤
Hey thanks for all the tips! Can’t wait to share which one we went with! Cannot wait to hit the road think we will be a good 4-5 months away from it though 😂😂
Yeah, weight is a huge consideration for a caravan. Particularly when you plan to renovate it that the finish product does not exceed the max towing capacity of your Hilux. Good luck with your choice. Whichever you pick, you two are much much braver than I though 😁
Number 3 for sure 👍🏻 more space, more windows, good layout and in better shape overall! Look forward to seeing the next video, love following you guys 🙌🏻❤
Thanks for watching Lyn! Van 3 did have a good layout hey! See you next episode. 🙏😊
Hi Guys, A bit of advice from an oldie caravan owner if it does not have an ensuite build one in as part of your rebuild, makes life more liveable,🤗 PS two years ago we bought a new Jayco single axle with an ensuite a good bed and a big fridge for $45000.
Love this. Looking forward to the build!
Thanks for watching Neal! Can’t wait to share more.
I think the dualie has the most potential so I hope you lean that way!
No 2 is my pick! We have a 1976 caravan, and one thing to check is those old vans are right on the width allowance (at least here in Victoria), so if you put an awning on the side it may end up over width. Newer vans aren’t quite as wide.
Hey thanks for watching, yes that’s something we noticed they’re very wide! Didn’t even cosier them being over width thanks for the tip!
I’m so excited for this series!
Yay so happy to hear that! 😁
I am soo excited for this series 😍😍 and love seeing how excited you both are as well it’s awesome!!
Go bigger for long term use. How exciting!
So excited for you guys. Looking forward to watching the transformation of your new van.
Can’t wait to get started! Glad to have you along for the series 👍
@@itsJackandMegan haven’t missed episode yet, not about to start now.
Hope you picked 3, dual axle. The renovation series will be epic on either.
Can not wait for the reveal.
Welcome to the world of caravanning …your in for a whole new world of travel.
This will be a great series to watch.
Looking forward to it.
Very excited! Can’t wait to share the series.
Love the idea guys! Love from 3 hours inland WA in our small town! I’d be going 3. Love that dual axle and from experience I’ll always choose the extra space at the end of the day!
Hi, you two go the daul axle way better towing and better weight distribution as well as a better payload heaps of work in both tho but good luck in your new project
Thanks Dylan! Can’t wait to share what we went with 😊
Number 3! Friends of ours reno'd a viscount with the curved windows, complete gut job, and the windows was the most difficult part, apparently very diificult to stop them from leaking! Cant wait to see what you get!
Great plan guys - being on a similar journey myself my advice is - weight, go with what you have, weight, manoeuvre ability/size, what you love, weight and hence fuel efficiency and available payload.. On that basis - I would go with the first Van - an aluminium frame is lighter and less hassle than a timber frame - most modern Australian caravan builders use aluminium frames or fully composite. You can put in extra windows (Megan’s concern) and if it is 16’ you could also install a shower/toilet combo. Being single axle it is more manoeuvrable - you could also have independent suspension fitted , instead of the leaf making it much more off road capable. Hopefully you have checked what weight your car can tow. Best of luck - looking forward to the adventure
Dual axle is so much nicer to tow. I restored a 78 18ft Viscount. We had so much fun in her.
I think number 3 dual axle and it looked a lot nicer and bigger inside. I think it’s good you’re getting caravan, because if you want a break from travelling, you’ve always got a home to go back to and if you get fed up with where you are, you can always move it somewhere else, whereas a home you can’t do that 👍
I think number 2. Single axle tows fine
Also single axle is much easier to manoeuvre around
Number 2 seemed like a nicer interior and the outside visibility with the curved windows created a sense of space inside.
Good on you, this will be very entertaining for us to watch ❤
Thanks for watching guys! 😊👍🎄🎅
Big projects all 3 choices. Number 2 for re-sale. What an adventure, love it. Grab yourself a swear jar and use the proceeds for couples counselling. Good luck.
😂😂 swear jar for couples counselling that’s a brilliant one haha
Without knowing your finances , here's another suggestion. Buy both the millard and the duel axle franklin. Strip the franklin down to a chassis, and use the funature panels etc on the millard . Then flog off the franklin chassis for use as a trailer. The franklins do have a very solid chassis, but are worth much more as a car carrier type trailer, especially considering it already registered.
What an exciting new project. Love the vintage look of the caravans. Can’t wait to see what you choose and what you are going to make out of it!
Great News guys. Be ready for building heartace ending with a beauitiful home that you have put your heart and sole into. My bet is on number three (cost not known though). you coudl but a shower/toilet in that with little affect on the room inside. Either way so happy for you both and look forward to seeing the result. :)
Great episode looking forward to seeing the progress and of course the finished product. What a difficult decision can't wait to see which one you chose. Good luck ❤🎉😊
We tow a 19ft single axle with extended drawbar and tows beautifully and please be aware of hidden rotten timber
Probably too late but maybe worth spending more on something in better condition.
But in saying that a full rebuild will be fun to do.
We have a 1966 millard and absolutely love it
Good luck with it guys
Definitely number 3 , dual axles , lot more room , potential for a shower toilet as well .
Hi great very keen to watch the refurbishment like the FJ so yes I think the tandem axle would be the best
Hi guys yes a lot of work on all of them ,but I would probably go for No 3 .but at the end of the day it's your decision .
3rd one would be the best plus having air con.
By the time you read this you’d have already chosen, but I’d go for 3, dual axles and more room. I like the older vans they were mostly built to last, I lived in a 30foot viscount for 4 years, towed it everywhere as a family of 5, plenty of room and towed really well with our Monaro. It was luxurious as we put our stamp on it. Good on you both, you’ll enjoy the whole concept of Reno, and your obviously very good at it , watching the truck get transformed. Cheers Judy 😮😊 merry Xmas and all the best for 2024
This is so exciting! I can’t wait to follow along this series ❤My husband and I had been renovating a caravan this year and it was a huge/ fun project, it then got stolen from our street 3 months ago in Melbourne and we never got it back. Point of this comment is please make sure you guys get an AirTag for it even at the beginning- we kept saying we’ll wait until we finish our Reno’s and now is too late. We’re still heartbroken about the whole thing
Oh guys how devastating! We have purchased a lock for the hitch and I’m putting an air tag in it right now thanks for that. We hope you find the caravan. So sorry to hear. Some people I just don’t understand hey.
Crikey. That is a very sad story.
Dual axle guys 😊
Bigger better for full time surely, although I'm biased living in a 7.5T truck.
Super exciting but look out they always leak on the alloy strips and rot the carcass. Oh and buy a good steamer to form the marine ply curves
I’m really excited for you both.
I bought a 15 ft. 81 Viscount a couple of years ago and rally loving it, so looking forward to seeing out and about with yours.
Good luck!
Defiantly number 3 is my favourite, but it will be a massive job that you'll be able to smash out the park, no worries at all with your experience ❤
Can’t wait to share next episode!! And get on with the build.
Looking forward to this Reno ❤
Woo hoo this is so exciting. 🎉
Cannot wait to watch this journey. And number 3 so you have dual axle, more space and can add a bathroom 👌🏼
I am a newbie to your channel and have not had a chance to look at your previous posts as yet (but I will) I love the look of #3 it looks safer with the dual axle and I think with a lot of potential.
I look forward to your next post and see which one you both decide will be one. Oh, and I have also subscribed and look forward to the build.
Number 3. Looking forward to watching you make over your van.
This is Soooo exciting. We get our new caravan in March for full time travel and living…. Now you have us searching retro caravans hahaha
This is going to be gorgeous watching you both restoring and creating the cutest Mobil home 🙏🏻💗💗
#2 for the retro looks, #1 for the aluminium frame and #3 for the room if you are living in it full time. Don't forget about the suspension, at least look at putting shockers on the leaf spring suspension. 😉 Looking forward to the build series.❤
Thanks for the input mate appreciate it! See you next episode. 😄
I’m definitely thinking dual axel - far more stable to tow & far far safer if you get a blow out - which ever way you go though, it’s going to be so enjoyable watching you turn it into your new home! I can’t wait for the next video 😘😘
Amazing! I'm surprisingly excited about watching this rebuild. Very happy for you two. Agree with you Megan, Either Viscount would be a great choice.
Dont forget a hat rack in there for Jacks caps!! 😂😂
This is going to be an awesome series, bring it on.
Safe travels 🤙
😂😂 hope Megan doesn’t see this comment she is on my back about getting rid of my collection of caps 😂
Can’t wait to share the series mate. Might be a little more excited for your classic comments each week 😂😂
@itsJackandMegan hehe. Ahh I'm just stoked you get all my dad jokes... lol. You guys make me smile each week so it's the least I can do in return(make you laugh), my way of showing appreciation i guess.
Take care mate, catch ya next week.