Extras (1)

ET642 comes with various extras. A wet weather front awning provides shade and keeps the rain off when getting things out of the boot.

The orange tie downs secure the Fiamma awning in the wind.

Sections of foam "noodles" on guy ropes reduce the risk of tripping.

All poles, pegs and ropes are included.

The stabilisers have been fitted with plastic feet using stainless steel bolts and self locking nuts. These feet can be filled with water to deter ants and other crawling insects.

Pole carriers have been fitted to the front and rear of the van to carry the annex roof bars and all poles.

A fold up picnic table has been installed on the outside of the van.

Purchase Details

Eco-Tourer 642 is an off road shower/toilet model with a double bed. It was ordered at the Brisbane Caravan and Camping Show on 13 June 2011 and picked up in Melbourne on 21 December 2011. The photo shows the van set up on 25 December 2011. The price for the van and the following standard fittings was $56,700:

Dometic 90 litre 3-way fridge

Gas stove 3 burner

Microwave oven

Kitchen and bathroom sinks

Rangehood

Skylight over bed

Foldup A frame

Thetford cassette toilet

Winder to raise roof and lower stabilisers

Electric brakes

Battery system with smartcharger

Water tanks (2)

Hot water system

Front stone guard

Off highway dust seal

12 volt socket internal

These extras were added in at the time of the initial order:

Fiamma awning ($1,160)

Awning curved roof rafter and canvas annexe ($1,995)

Sunscreen for front window ($130)

Air conditioner ($2,250)

Fan-Tastic hatch ($400)

TV 19" digital roof mounted ($650)

Innerspring double mattress ($290)

Cushion to convert seating to single bed ($175)

LED lights ($280)

The agreed delivery price including the extras worth $9,220 was $59,920. Based on the current Eco-Tourer pricing list a new off road shower/toilet van with these extras would cost about $74,000 (plus $2,000 if delivered to the Gold Coast).

What is an Eco-Tourer?

Eco-Tourers are folding caravans designed and largely made in Australia and sold by Caravan Court (Australia) Pty Ltd based in Springvale, Melbourne. The specs and pricing for new vans are at the website ecotourer.com.au which includes this description of the vans: 

The amazing Eco Tourer is a low profile, aerodynamic styled folding caravan.  It converts to a spacious solid wall caravan in only seconds. Three layouts are available: single beds; double bed; and double bed with shower and toilet. Each layout is available in Standard, Hybrid or Off-road configurations. The internal layout has been carefully designed for optimum weight distribution and also for maximum bench space and living area ...

The Eco-Tourer has two big advantages over regular caravans, the first being the ease with which it tows. Carefully designed for optimal weight distribution, it's very compact, low profile and aerodynamic shape make Eco-Tourer a breeze to tow. The second major advantage is its ability to be easily stored in a regular garage, thanks to the combination of it's low height when folded and the addition of a folding draw bar.

This blog is about Eco-Tourer Number 642 which is a 2011 off road, shower/toilet model. ET642 is for sale in south east Queensland. This is where you can read all about the van, its extras, history and view photos. The photo is of ET642 3 days after delivery in December 2011.