Coromal Mirage

The Bees Knees of fold up hard wall campers – Ours is a 2006 Coromal Mirage 455 (Double Bed) Have done some improvements like add an air con, roll out awning over the years etc. But we find it the best all round camper we have ever owned, It folds down and fits under carport, tows like a dream, and quick and easy to erect, We have had it on Outback gravel roads and traveled far and wide with it and the Coromal independent suspension handles it well.

Now whilst it may not be suitable say for say family's...this can very easily be expanded with use of a enclosed awning (or as we do..we use an RV3 OzTent added to the side of the Mirage455 with the use of a OzTent awning adapter..you can fit three kids then in the Oztent and have the addition of an awning).......

For couples traveling I highly recommend the mirage 455.

Yes we did have a couple of leaks that were easily fixed, that said you show me a van that doesn't have a problem or small leak from the day it leaves the factory.

I have added solar panels to the roof beside the large front dome window for additional amperage boost to the campers battery whilst traveling.

If you're looking for a used AVan..keep the Coromal Mirage on your list to visits..my opinion by far better.

Happy and safe travels

Mirage 426... should be called "the Sieve" – I have had the Mirage 426 for almost one year. This is a 2009 model and must have been the last of them, so in reality the problems should have been sorted out by then.. The name "Mirage" could also be accurately used as what appears to be a roof. We love the layout and the appliances. The cabinetry is pleasing to the eye and the van is comfortable and a joy to tow. I have added a battery isolation switch for when it is laid up as well as an inverter, replaced the incandescent globes with LED and put in a "homely" curtain across the van to separate the beds from the kitchen. It is much more spacey than the A van Sportliner in which we did the short lap. The method of erecticting them is a PIA compared to Avan and if you are a short person it is extremely difficult to get the leverge needed to pull up on the handle. I solved this 1st by using an old broom handle under the handle and pivoting it over the fold line edge. Then with a burst of a brainwave, I slit the folding door ala Avan and can get inside with the roof only partially extended, open the top half and push the roof into shape . I can then flip up the sides with no hassles. Just a bit of bad Coromal design/cost cutting.

I digress. The hairline cracks didn't show up in the warm dry climate, but a small rain shower had water sitting in the folded up windows while parked. As the temp dropped the cracks in the roof opened up. Also the waterproofing around the vents leaked filling up the framework. The water came in through the electrical wiring and the overhead lights.The worst leak though is in the black hinge that runs right across the front of the roof. When the van is horizontal (where it needs to be when camped, the water sits in the vent cavity. The van needs to be lowered as far as possible on the nose to drain this water during rainstorms. None of these problems would show up within the pathetic warranty period(for new owners) so they are in for a surprise too.. This is purely caused by the materials used in construction, and quality is what it is all about. If they do this on a product like this, it goes to follow that they will use thes poor quality products and materials on anything else. My Avan has not leaked a drop in 3 years. Pictures on request.

Good – Bought the van new in 2007, front (nylon, very expensive)boot hinges replaced under warranty, broke again, replaced by self with (very inexpensive)stainless steel hinges - no problems since. Upgrade kit installed by dealer (roof skin, gas lifts, fittings etc) at no cost (great improvement since previous gas lifts required weightlifter strength to raise roof. )plumbing (blue plastic external hose)leaked under sink (fixed by dealer)then burst near outside tap (replaced by self). Additional weight of roof skin caused rear panel hinge mounting to move, creating a split at the off-side panel joint. (Fixed by owner by installation of extra bracing on rear inside panel). Not major issues considering the inherent difficulty of maintaining structural and equipment integrity in a relatively light and flexible structure being towed over a variety of (sealed) road surfaces. The Mirage concept is good; with more attention to structural bracing, weight reduction and ease of setting-up, it would have been an exceptional van (sadly no longer in production). Tows beautifully, (now) easy to set up, like the solid sides & roof, island bed. Dated interior styling, lack of hanging space, foot-operated water pump.