Crusader Hurricane Issues Part 5
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- We are on a lap using a Crusader Hurricane, one of Crusaders smaller off road caravans and it is a great van but there are some issues mainly with components fitted by (I believe) external contractors. Hopefully these items will be looked into so they can produce a better product.
Absolutely amazing ! So impressed with you both for doing that treck ! I’m really surprised by how many people are out and about and visiting these remote places !
Oh dear… I am amazed at your calmness in explaining the issues you have had! I’m not sure I would be as polite 🤣 Fingers crossed that there are no further glitches 🤞🤞🤞
@@suewhitburn2028 all good Sue it will all get sorted. By the time I finish with the van it will great, don’t forget this is my shake down trip.
Crusader have a lot to answer for and particularly Lewis RV . The issues list is quite long and it’s called an off-road van that the manager came up with after trips to sell as a top unit that was extremely capable . It’s an expensive van to boot so it has put me off completely now after years of looking at them as we thought they are not built to standard of some other off-road vans . VERY disappointing for a large well known company to have this be the case and offer minimal assistance as well. And the fact that they suggested seeking assistance from others for faults and bad workmanship astounds me . Looks like I stick to the other brand thanks to your honesty . Will cont to watch your adventures for updates and info . 😎
@@darlineainsworth1460 I have to agree. It has the potential to be a really good van if there was more attention to detail, especially when they use external contractors to fit out critical parts of the van. Ultimately the responsibility is with Crusader and it’s dealers.
Good thing, that you can make things work. Imagine a traveller having problems, and not being able to fix things on the go!
Yes lucky these items were fixable!
Alfred …you are just amazing with your fixes ! So bad that the caravan makers are so ridiculous with their warranty repair rules and regulations….I will make sure to pass on to anyone interested in purchasing an off road van to stay away from Crusader your manufacturer is really shocking !
@@chrismutch5990 the van has been great it’s all the fixings that are the big let down.
We had a latch retainer break too, getting the metal ones in the next few days.
@@markandshirley yes I believe metal ones will be the way to go.
Glad I decided on a Van Cruiser rather than the Hurricane
@@Hapi2bpba considering that we have been on the road now for 16 weeks starting 2 weeks after delivery, I think the van has been pretty darn good. Yes we have had issues, but all are easy fixes, the type of issues that any van would have. Yes the factory needs to check their contractors work but the van itself has been great. On the Gibb we saw several top end vans on flatbeds being hauled out, at least we have driven ours out.
Our microwave died to, shaken to bits
@@markandshirley it needs 5o be strapped in, when I get the replacement I will make sure it is secure.
@@TinyOnTour-bm7td ours is screwed in nice and tight, but something has come loose inside causing it to short out, same noise as you had i think.
@@markandshirleysame happened to mine. How are you going about fixing?
@@kazmc9298 warranty
Plus all the screws in the drawers and cupboards came loose and stripped the wood. Thinking about using a nut and bolt through, a bit ugly but should work
@@markandshirley locktite 222 (I think) it is for wood just check if that is the right number or silicone, just a dab.
Oh dear! I hate to see what is going to happen to our Hurricane after Gil finishes the Gibb 😳
@@giljoy-eatsaustralia8768 we have had several chats and discussed preventative measures. It will be fine.
Hi Alfred. I’ve had the same problem with the fridge door and microwave in my Hurricane. How are you going about replacement?
Are you waiting till you get to a capital city? I’m in Broome and caravan repairer has closed for the season.
@@kazmc9298 dig up your owners file and send NCE an email and they will respond and tell you what to do they sent me out a replacement inside of a week. I replaced it myself and secured it to stop it from bouncing around, have my fingers crossed but so far so good. Fridge, I will wait and get a dealer to sort it when I am over East.
@@TinyOnTour-bm7td Thanks Alfred. Much appreciated
The gib is known as the caravan killer. But in your case, I'm sure YOU VAN IS NOT UP TO THE STANDARD of a off road van. Shame on the manufacturer.
@@TinpotTravellers when I am done with it, it will be, but I shouldn’t have to be the one doing it as it cost a pretty penny.