Are Viscount Caravans still made?
After reviving the iconic Franklin as well as Newlands nameplates, big-selling Melbourne caravan manufacturer Concept has now brought back another famous Aussie brand, Viscount caravans.
Where are Viscount Caravans manufactured?
Campbellfield, Victoria
Built in Campbellfield, Victoria in new state of the art facilities, they place a huge focus on technology and modern, efficient manufacturing processes which ensure they are are able to keep up to date with current market trends.
Are Viscount Caravans Australian made?
Viscount Caravans is an iconic Australian Caravan brand with history dating back to the 50’s. Proudly Australian made and Australian owned, Viscount Caravans aims to set the standard for fantastic value luxury caravans with a handpicked selection of quality appliances and fittings.
How long is a Viscount caravan?
There are three Vs to the new Viscount range, largely separated by length and chassis dimentions. The V1 is just 5.5-metres on a single axle with a 4in chassis, while the V3s are six-and-a-half meters long on a six-inch frame.
What is the warranty on Viscount caravans?
Concept, Newlands & Viscount Caravans comes with a bumper to bumper Factory Warranty. Your new caravan Warranty commences from the day your collect your caravan. Our qualified technicians are equipped to take care of all our customers with their warranty needs.
Who started Viscount caravans?
carpenter John Carr
The Viscount Caravans brand dates back to the 1950’s, when carpenter John Carr and his wife Maureen arrived in Adelaide as British ‘Ten Pound Pom’ immigrants.
What year is the Viscount royal caravan?
1974
Every booking includes free protection from Host cancellations, listing inaccuracies and other issues like trouble checking in. The Viscount Royal Caravan 1974 is a huge (9 metre) & has been rejuvenated. Modern but with a fab 70’s atmosphere. It sits under a huge shed with carport, deck & overlooks farmland & bush.
How heavy is a viscount caravan?
2118kg
It weighs 2118kg at tare and can handle another 400kg of stuff, which, if you can sacrifice 18kg of load capacity, makes it ‘old’ Prado-friendly. It rides atop load-levelling leaf springs and has a reasonably light ball-weight of 101kg, which gives it plenty of room to be loaded up forward of the axle.
What is the warranty on viscount caravans?
Does a caravan warranty transfer to second owner?
Not transferable
Some RV warranties are not transferrable – that is, the warranty only applies to the original buyer. For example, the warranty on Jayco caravans and campers, Eagle campers, Skamper campers and Black Series campers expires when the original owner sells the RV.
How much does a viscount v2 weigh?
At 2209kg, the modern-day Viscount differs by around 1000kg in extra Tare weight, but that’s about average these days for this size van with all the features a touring couple would want.
Do old caravans have VIN numbers?
Every trailer and caravan is issued with a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) at the time of manufacture. Caravans are also issued with a chassis number. The VIN is the primary source of ID for the trailer or caravan and is always 17 characters long.
Are concept caravans Australian made?
CONCEPT CARAVANS ARE 100% AUSTRALIAN MADE AND AUSTRALIAN OWNED.
What happens if warranty is not honored?
If that fails, try complaining to the Better Business Bureau and to your state attorney general or consumer protection office. Send a demand letter threatening to take the company to small-claims court. If it’s an expensive product, contact a consumer attorney.
How heavy is a Viscount caravan?
How do I tell the age of my caravan?
The 17 digit number can give you information on the manufacturer of the caravan, the country code, identify if it is single or twin axle, as well as the age. To find the caravans age it is simply just the 10th character of the VIN number, this denotes how old the caravan is.
Can you check if a caravan is stolen?
Contact the police
If you have installed a tracking system contact them to let them know so they can trace where the caravan is. Stolen caravans are listed on a number of systems including the PNC (Police National Computer), CRIS, and insurance databases, so historic checks can be made by officers.
Are concept caravans Aluminium frame?
Outside the Innovation is styled with silver composite aluminium cladding to the front, roof and rear with the combination of lightweight aluminium cladding. Choose from a range of striking decal colours and upgrade to full composite sides for an even sleeker look.
What caravans are Australian made?
Royal Flair Caravans are proudly to be officially recognised by the Australian Made Campaign Ltd. (AMCL) as being an authentic Aussie made brand.
How many times can a warranty be used?
Unfortunately, under a warranty claim process, you are only entitled to replacements. You can get as many replacements as required within the warranty period. Many times, various issues may arise during the warranty claim process.
Why do dealerships hate warranty work?
Generally speaking, the manufacturer pays a lower labor rate to the dealer for warranty work. And, since the parts come from the manufacturer, the dealership can’t earn its usual markup on the cost of parts, either.
How can I find out how much my caravan is worth?
A caravan dealer can tell you how much your static caravan is worth privately and as a part-exchange. They will also tell you the ‘park value’ or, how much you could expect to pay if you’re buying from a caravan park. Finally, a dealer will more than likely offer to buy your static caravan then and there.
What are the numbers on a caravan window?
The VIN number, also known as the chassis number, serial number or CRIS number, is the main indicator of your caravan’s age. You will find the VIN number either in the window, door or A frame. It has 17 digits and in more modern caravans is scratched into the window, so it cannot be removed.
What happens if you buy a stolen caravan?
The implications of buying a stolen caravan can be dire; you can lose both your caravan and your money should the previous owners’ insurance company catch up with you, and stolen vehicles lack the quality checks reputable dealers will make on previously used caravans.
Do caravans have to be CRiS registered?
Many insurance companies require a CRiS registration document before processing a claim. It helps to ease a potential future sale.. It is a legal requirement to have a caravan registered in some countries.