Windsor Rapid

Great little van, couldn’t be happier – Took it out to the river free camping and it handled the conditions excellent, towed really well, plenty of cupboard space and set out quite well, fold out ends very easy to operate.

Great van – We are happy with its quality and comfortable to use, we had a big van and we have got just as much room as this one as the other one.

We love our Rapid! – My husband & I recently purchased the Windsor Rapid hardtop, we just love it. Plenty of room for the both of us with a full ensuite, separate shower, toilet and vanity it even has a washing machine. Large kitchen sink and heaps of benchspace with plenty of storage throughout, reverse cycle air conditioning, light to tow!

So much easier than my Jayco Dove! – I recently purchased a 2001 Windsor Rapid. I still have my 2009 Jayco Dove but am selling it due to faulty door handles & curtains falling off track. I am so pleased this the fittings in this older rapid model. The ease of setting up is fabulous.  Show details

Fantastic reliable van – Hi, Bought the van almost two years ago and have used it a lot with the wife and 2 kids + 2 small dogs and so far have had absolutely no problems at all. It is a 2007 R441 Off Road. The tow vehicle is a 2007 Triton Glxr Diesel and it handles effortly with the van fully laden up with food, fuel, bikes, generator etc etc for a week of free camping.… Read more

The Bosch battery (original) was dead when I bought it and only found out when I got it home so one thing to be mindful of if buying second hand. No matter I run 2 x 75 ah batteries with a 120w solar and we don't go with out TV and all other electrical devices. Lights in this year van are Halogen so are a bit more thirsty (LED's would be better). Beds are comfy but I am 5'11 if you were taller say 6'1 your feet may touch the canvas over wise they are great and easy to set up. It is the quickest van (Pop Top Expander) that I have ever set up. I have been in some serious down pours in this van and we have nether had a leak.

Everything in this van just seems well put together. You do have to be conscious of the tow ball weight but if you pack your heavier items to the rear it's not a problem. I have not been seriously off-roading in it but have done some bush camping and beach camping and the van handles it with ease. Luckily (judging from past posts) I have not had the reason to deal with after sales as I bought private anyway.

I did hear that the older ones were better built like everything I suppose!

Air con is a little noisy as previously noted but worth it considering the opposite and normally have no problem sleeping after bike riding, fishing and the rest.

I can thoroughly recommend this year and type of van but can't speak for the newer ones. Mine had not been off-road so may pay to check for signs of this by spending sometime underneath. The lay out is good. Mine has the external shower and tent (nether used clip on tent just pop top style as quicker) which is great for hosing off sandy kids and dogs prior to entering van. Bed end roofs can be noisy as said in a previous post but it may be just me I like the sound of rain hitting this at night.

Underside is galvanised and has no sign of rust as you would expect from this type of metal treatment. If there is rust maybe this is a sign of abuse where the galvanised skin has been compromised by impact etc.

My boys are still quite young as I guess we are (not quite Grey Nomads yet!) so I will keep this van as long as they are willing to travel with us as it has been very reliable and just easy to set up compared to previous Jayco's. I for one would rather have a older Windsor than a new Jayco at the same price as they are not apples for apples in my opinion.

Hope this helps in your decision making if looking at this van year and type.

Cheers.

Mitch.

Great quality compared with Jayco...so happy we went with Windsor Rapid! – We have the 6 berth, 2 pull out beds, and a set of bunks. There is plenty of space, as the layout is so well designed. Easy to tow, and back into tight spaces, as it is not as long as other caravans with 6 beds. Everything is finished so well. My sister has the comparable Jayco Expanda, and this van has been repaired too many times to count, The… Read more

finishes are just terrific in the Windsor. We were the only ones that didn't leak when away on a group camping trip. What more do I need to say? Fantastic...can't recommend it more highly!

windsor rapid RA472S – WE bought ours new in 07 from the dealer at Berpengary and couldn't be happier but for the dealer no comment!. I put bag flys over both ends 3 years ago and it made a huge difference.Could not fault the van except for the stupid hand basin in the shower / toilet combo such a waste of space. It had full off road independent suspension and could… Read more

free camp anywhere.I have since sold it and would recommend one to any small family. Probably yhe only thing I would have liked is that the two water tanks were larger.

592s 2009 – Bought the van second hand and couldn't be happier Added a bed end cover to both beds and now the van is like a cave in the middle of summer, put the air cond on and you can get it like an ice box Travelled 5,000 km in four weeks through QLD in heat and rain and this showed why the Windsor is far and away better than the Jayco Bed ends… Read more

are easier to operate and when wet there is no comparison to the opposition

Don't be influenced by the new models from 2011 as they aren't half as good as the pre 2010

This is the van for the next 5 years until the kids are gone

Wouldn't recxomend anything else as our friends are all getting them now

Windsor Rapid caravan. Badly built from a manufacturer who doesn't care. Van is now seriously damage – Windsor Rapid. (Please read the very serious updated review) Great design, looks good. BUT, very badly constructed, poor dealer service and the worst part a manufacturer that wouldn't even talk to us and just kept repeating over and over "you bought a second hand van". I would never buy any Windsor or Coramel product (same company) ever again. We… Read more

bought the Windsor Rapid second hand from the Windsor dealer. It was a deceased estate and hardly been used. The huge list of faults we encountered on our first trip included, faulty and dangerous brake wiring, the bed broke and collapsed in half, water leaking in the bedroom, a trim came off revealing dry rot in the frame, water tank leaked, the awning tore away from the roof. The list was far more lengthy from just those items including design faults... Eg the axle is in the wrong place giving excessive towball loads. Appalling service from the dealer... in fact i gave up and fixed most things myself although the water leak in the bedroom won't stop so we have to put a tarp over the van when it rains, or you get dripped on in bed.

March 2017 update. It has now gone from bad to worse when corrosion holes started appearing in the aluminium sides. Turns out the entire wooden frame is rotted and the 12 volt system is leaking current into the wet timber and causing the aluminium sides to corrode from the inside out. The water appears to have come in via the trim that covers the corners of the van and has been sealed (if you can call it that) with inferior sealant (I have been told they use some sort of double sided tape... To repair it is going to cost somewhere between Ten and fifteen thousand dollars 1!!!!!!.

Warning do not buy vans with wooden frames and have your van checked for stray electrical currents that can corrode all aluminum parts including the frame.

after sales service – we have a windsor entice on our first trip out we had a problem with the fridge which left the cupboards water stained we were told it was our fault now on our 2nd trip we have found that there is a problem with the bed where the frame is made from timber it has collapsed I have not been in contact with Windsor as I know what they will say so I will replace it with a steel frame myself I was in the caravan industry 40 years ago.

been everywhere – bought this smallest of models offroad version in 2006. Had some initial teething problems with water tanks but both eventually replaced by Windsor. This van has now travelled 120,000km of which about 25000km on dirt roads. Have done Oodnadatta track twice, Tanami track, Gibb river road , Cape Leveque, Birdsville track and to Weipa twice and all… Read more ·  1

the way to Cape York. The Austrack suspension is excellent provided it is regularly serviced. We have had no serious problems in all this time and have been amazed at its offroad performance provided you drive to the conditions. offroad performance

Excellent van, excellent service!!! – Would just like to thank all of the staff at camden caravan with the help of my 2nd purchase through them.we upgraded from a 2nd hand rapid we purchased through them 2 years ago and would recommend the product and service to anyone. The ease of use of the bed ends is fantastuc, even the 12year old can do it.completly set up with wine i hand in 20minutes...what more could you ask for very easy to use, fantastic dealer support

Bad customer service but love the van – I have a Windsor Rapid got it 2005 from Gosfod great customer service was very happy & lovely girl on reception Now i have taken it up to Morisset booked it in 3 weeks ago with a promise of them not taking anything else for 2 days to get it done as we are going away on Thursday took it up MOnday they said they would start it Tuesday, rang up… Read more

Tuesday, first thing Wednesday morning, rang up Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm no we are just going to start it.

Told them have they looked at the arm asked me what was wrong, after saying i had already gone through it EVERY time i rang up was not going to go through it again, i was coming up at 11 am the following day it better be ready.

Would i ever take my van up there again NO, the first time i went up they lost my booking but did it on the spot, this time i was to leave it for a few days as it would take that to finish it, well starting at 3 pm the day before i pick it up, i wonderwhat sort of job it would be to have to do it in a rush.

The top of the bed canvas bit is leaking alot in the rain, over the drips but other than that i do love my van.

REally haven't had to use Windsor at all thankful that i dont i have a lovely guy come out to service my van and is wonderful and does most things, pity i didn't ask him if he was able to do that. I love the space of the van, great and easy to set up The service at Morisset when taking my van up to have it looked at. The leak above the front bed, when it rains heavily

Windsor Rapid 592 S – We bought this van just under a year ago and if we need minor things fixed its a night mare... Our shower recess has a crack in the fibre glass. 4 weeks later and we are still waiting for them to send a fibreglasser to come and have a look. Surface rust on most parts under the van, window was replaced prior to picking it up cause it had a scratch… Read more

now the same window rattles. Even to return a phone call or respond to an email is even harder.. When you do finally speak to someone the attitude stinks and its always a drama to get an answer. Overall the van suits our needs and what we are after its the after sales part once they have your money they no longer care Bad customer service

Terrible – Oredered a 572S in late January 2010. Upon ordering, was informed that new Rapid model with fibreglass moulded ends was to soon be released, and subsequently oredered newer model at higher price. That's when the games began!! After selling our Outback Canvas Camper in March 2010 in anticipation of receiving our new Windsor, we were subsequently… Read more

and continuously told of delays to the production of the new model! Our dilemma can be verified by anyone who has a copy of the show guide for the Victorian Caravan show in Caulfield 2010. Windsor took out a full page ad for the release of their new model, only to not have it ready for the show! This was the first setback of many!

After many months throughout 2010 being promised delivery, we finally pulled the pin on Windsor in December 2010 after being told yet again that the new model we'd oredered was delayed and "MIGHT" be delivered March 2011! It astounds me how Australia's second largest caravan manufacturer (owned by Fleetwood - the largest caravan manufacturer in the world), couldn't get it's production schedule right. The new model wasn't that radically different to the current 572S with the major change being the inclusion of fibreglass molded ends (Jayco amongst others seem to have worked out how to fit them!!). We were provided photos of the prototype as it underwent construction, but after being poorly handled by both the dealership and Somerton production facility, I'm hard pressed to recommend ordering one of these vans. The whole experience has left a sour taste in our mouths and I'm looking forward to leaving a review of the Goldstream we have ordered instead and hopefully receive in March 2011.

More than 12 months to build a standard model caravan with no special changes from standard for such a large company like Windsor surely is not a good sign of the way their production and management seems to be heading. Good luck to all current and prospective owners of these vans, I can assure all reading this that I for one will never join your ranks! Oredered a Goldstream instead!!! Read opinion below!!

442s Windsor rapid 2009 model – We bought our Rapid second hand at one year old. The issues that we have had with it have been. Indicator circuit fault, running liights circuit fault, battery melt down faulty battery. Very heavy ball weight for van weight. 190 kegs. Too low to the ground. We had one of the water tanks move back behind the axel to reduce the ball weight to… Read more

150kg.

We had the van raised inverting the axle. This fixed the ball weight issue, and the height issue so we are now able to take it anywhere suitable for two wheel drive vehicles with out ripping the jaks off the back or bottoming out the tow hitch. I don't know why they leave the factory so low it can't make that much fuel difference. It is just not a practice height. Apart from the ball weight and suspension height issues which I think are design manufacturing faults the other faults mentioned are all in OEM products. Batteries running light fittings etc.

The van is easy to set up it has plenty of power points, lights etc. in around 26 weeks of constant use nothing has fallen off inside or outside the van. The securing of the sliding door to the ensuite is inadequate for travel. We have to wedge ours open as the door jumps out of the barrel bolt. It requires a better fitting to keep the door open when traveling. The finish on the van is good. The bed is comfortable the interior size is adequate for two people, we spend a great deal of our time outside any way.

Everything on these vans is an option. I see on newer models the have fitted two out side lights. Ours only has the single light which is not quite enough. The options I would recommend buyers include. The drop down exterior table which is brilliant, and the upsized fridge and entertainment pack outside stereo cable tv inputs on both sides of the van and external tv point. Bergeman.

The rear bathroom is great. With seperate shower and toilet. water storage is enough for two people for three days with care. The tanks are hard to fill.

Despite it's small size the van is easy for two people to move around in at the same time.

I believe the table in our van is not the original table which I have been told was wobbly.

The only thing I don't like about this van is the aircon unit. The controll panel on the roof is a pain to read tilting your head back and staring into the van cealing lights trying to read the pale writing. The sensor is of course on the roof unit which is useless when your using it to heat the van.

It is noisy and shakes the van like cray when the compressor cuts in and out which it does constantly because of the sensor location.

In conclusion we would recommend this van to prospective purchasers particularly those who are comming from a wind up Jayco background. comfort, space, functionality, finish. The air conditioner is a dog

OK – The style and design of the caravan is very pleasing, but the workmanship leaves a great lot to be desired. The management at head office were difficult to contact and slow to action on a complaint. I would suggest before you buy a Windsor Caravan you examine the unit before excepting delivery. I hope that this caravan is a happy experience… Read more

from now on Very quick to set up after our Jayco Hawk.Plenty of room for 2 people.

Went for all the extras so it would be as comfortable as possible.

good head height, (except the overhead cupboards) Air con is noisy,water pump the same.When we picked it up from the Batemans Bay Agent it was just 2 months old. When we inspected it after it was detailed we found a for-nominal amount of rust on the roof (from shaving under the silicon)wheel nuts,spare tire holder,chassis,gas bottle holder, al-ko stabilizers.

The inside was not cleaned properly from the factory, or by the dealer.

when these things were brought to the attention of the dealer (after 5 days) i was just told to return it and they would do a warranty job on it!

was not good enough!

Rapid Problems – I have a 16ft 2005 rapid. In 2009 the front bed frame came apart (finger joints) and sagged. Contacted windsor and also the der to no avail, wanted nothing to do with it. Said it was wear and tear. Now on our last trip from Gippsland to Adelaide, on our return trip near Bordertown the RHS external Cladding (wall sheeting) came off and folded… Read more

back on itself to the fridge vents.

Folded back and taped up to limp home.

Contacted Windsor but seems customer service doesn't happen if one person is off and got told must be due to an "air pocket".

Not happy that a 6.5 yr old van with less than 30,00 K's use this happens, even less impressed by Windsors attitude.

Have now checked LHS and can feel movement (bowing)of the sheets.

Wondering how I get this fixed as not an insurance issue till it comes apart.

Vans are great after sales has some work to do, even if they are 6 years old. Very roomy and good lay

Good – Previously we owned a Jayco Swan camper. The windsor rapid is effortless in comparison to set up and pack - and the build quality is much better than the Jayco. So much more storage as wider/taller cupboards and overhead cupboards too. Loads of room. Bench height is normal size compared to Jayco so no bending over for food prep or dishes. We… Read more

have the large table which is great for a group to sit around and play board games. In the jayco swan we had the little booth which was too small for a family of 4. The con of having the large table is that you have to crawl around it to get to the bed :-( We have had this van for 2.5 years and use it for three of the school holidays and some weekends. Very happy campers with this Rapid - cosy and comfortable. We have the Windsor rapid RA441 quick set up (no need for bed end flys and can pack up when canvas is wet - without bed getting wet, lots of bench space and room. Pull out pantries and full height benches. Better build quality than our previous Jayco Swan (was only 3 years old when we traded over). Many layouts to choose from and optional extracs. Recommend Wynguard TV antenna, dual gas tanks travel mount for LCD TV, anderson plug for charging battery on the go and R/C AC and heater. Bed end roof is noisy in rain, heater/AC loud to sit under. Beds short for tall people. Mesh on bed ends velcroed in and needs plastic insert for more light during colder weather. Table wobbly as only a central pole support.

Good – I own a 2008 441, single axle, no ensuite and no A/C. The van has so far been half way around Aus in comfort. Spring hanger nuts nearly fell off, brake wiring finally broke after falling out of the mounts twice and the roof leaked when the silicone lifted. Tows level and straight at all speeds. Easy to park, even by hand. Serviceable interior… Read more

needs double door access to front 'boot'. Beds suit us shorties in all weather. Large living area in a small package. All models need the independent suspension and an upgrade for older vans should be offered. The large internal room and the small external size. Cupboard space, cork floor extends into the cupboards, comfortable beds, easy setup, strong construction so far. Poor brake wiring, noisy water pump, chassis paint thin, wobbly table, roof sealing poor, spring hanger nuts came loose, dust ingress on rear, too low to ground

Good – My overall opinion is one of satisfaction. I have the van with one fold out bed and two bunk beds in the front which is great for the two grand kids. It tows extremely well behind an X-Trail (the ATM etc is why I bought it).We upgraded from a Jayco Hawk because of our age and the difficulties of setting it up. The Windsor has no problems in this… Read more ·  1

regard but I am thinking of fitting air assist to the pop top for the wife. Like the size, great for wife & I and 2 Grand kids. Chassis paint job is abysmal. Cupbards are just at the right height to bash your noggin on.

Good – Our friends are all buying larger vans 21" + but we are happy with the spacious room we have in our Rapid Could definately recommend it WE have a 2006 RA501 and love it. Bought it new and had a few teething problems but now have it how we want it. bigger fridge is great. Hubby and I have a bed each and love the space to small for both in one… Read more

bed.very easy to tow and manouvre Husband fitted hot water system and outside shower works very well First off the hanging rail fell down before we even took it off the driveway My husband is a good fixit person so that was his first job second there was no clamp on the water hose so when filling it flooded the van. We had trouble with the beds sagging but were fixed under warranty good job too.foam matresses too thin and the fold up piece pulls apare and you seem to roll into the gap looking into haveing new matresses made next week lots of bench space would like to be able to fit some sort of box to put the hoses in easily air con noisy.originally to low dragged over some higher gutters but Husband turned the springs and put larger wheels much better now

fantastic – Have just used our brand new windsor rapid 441 for the 1st time. Really easy to set up. Great to tow(no swaying)- dont need a big 4 wheel drive. Well specd for the price and 2 double beds Nothing yet  Show reply

A fantastic van perfect for a family of four – Just returned from our first weekend in our second hand Windsor Rapid RA381. This is an off road van but haven't done that yet! Compared to camping it was a dream, no stress and has every mod con! It has two double beds with canvas sides and a hard top, unlock two locks either side and the beds fold out.Four unclicks around the van later and the… Read more

roof can be popped up from the inside (no husband needed). The fridge was running whilst we drove so all our food was crisp and cold. When parked it can run on battery, electricity or gas. The awning could be a one person job but easier with two people. Four stabilisers later and water hose and electricity point plugged in and the van is set up and safe for the kids. Done with a winder and very easy. All in all took us 10 minutes! All jobs I could manage on my own.

It has enough storage for the four of us for the weekend (may be a push for a longer time) but our vehicle boot was empty so plenty of space for storage in there. Being able to make a cup of tea, eat a piece of toast, sit inside the van when it got too cold outside with electric lighting and reverse cycle heating (optional) has felt like a dream to us. No looking back to the tent. Ever.

Chose the Windsor van due to the poor reviews the Jayco's were getting. Made lots of enquiries and the windsor seemed to win over the Jaycos (all personal opinion I suppose but a few dealers also 'privately' recommended the windsor. Our van is 5 years old, has few rusty screws and the water tank is going to need a proper cleanse (black mould - yuk!). The water hoses will need to be replaced. Everything else in working order except on plug that needs rewiring and one screw that holds the curtains back needs tightening. No mould, no damp. No major work undertaken on it since new so far.

It was a dream to tow - it has been towed with our Pajero but it also towed okay with our Xtrail. It is one of the smallest vans they make but it was absolutely perfect for us. May be an issue if you are very tall! Took us 20 minutes to pack everything up. Got home after 1 hour on the road and everything was in place! Can't wait to use it again. The previous owners had absolutely no issues with this van. Actually managed to spend our time relaxing instead of packing and unpacking. Couldnt care if it rains from now on! A dream to tow. Quick to set up. Every convenience in a little package. If you are tall or have a bigger family you will need a bigger van.

Excellent – Having travelled long distances around Australia and having spoken to many Windsor owners, it was no surprise to hear Windsor owners telling only positive stories about their lives on the road with their vans. it was also no surprise to hear the horror stories of Jayco owners who's vans were falling apart from poor craftsmanship. What do expect… Read more

from mass production build. I surpose it's a case of you get what you pay for.

Our Windsor Rapid 472s has been fantastic and vindicated all the research we did before we purchased our first van. We loved the look and the contemporary feel of the Jayco Expanda but decided to go for the renown quality of Windsor Caravans. The gamble has paid off.

Being new campers with little experience we were overly cautious about the towing a van around Australia. The Windsor made the trip so easy that after a few days we became so comfortable with towing this van that we had to remind ourselves that we were towing it. The Windsor Rapid 472s has a toilet and shower which made life on the road a breeze. No need to book ahead for Caravan Parks, just pull over at one of the many parking bays, level the van, pop the top, drop the ends and your ready to eat and sleep. It was so easy.

We towed the Rapid with a small 2.0ltr diesel Captiva. We average 16 ltrs/100km and travelled at 100- 110 km/hr.

the van and Captiva were both loaded and were perfectly balanced. the Haymen Reise hitch ensured that the van tracked beautifully without any twitch or wobble no matter what weather we encountered.

I would recommend the Windsor Rapid 472s. She's a beauty! The Windsor Rapid 472S is a truly versatile and terrific all round van. Compact to tow it expands out to fit a family of 4 - 6 with comfort and convenience. It has loads of space and has all the creature comforts of home. The quality of the van has been simply brilliant having not missed a beat on any of our adventures.

Good – Rapid 472s - 2009. At first glance looks great. Nicely finished inside. The carpentry, curtains, seat covers, canvas, and mattress covers have been put together by people who cared about their job. Truly exceptional! Considerable thought has gone into the layout. Plenty power points and lights in the right places. Pleased with this. Roof… Read more

seems to be very well insulated. Roof skin very thin though, and someone has gone mad with silicone in a very dusty environment. Messy. Good it's out of sight.

Our Rapid has independent suspension. Towing with Disco II above 80km becomes dangerous without friction sway control (load leveller not required). Still trying to find out the reason for this. Draining the tanks makes little difference and my previous similar size van didn't have this problem.

The paint on the chassis peels of easily. Bad preparation?

The 12V wiring for the electric brake system is very poor. 1mm2 twin cable loosely and unprotected threaded through brackets tacked onto the chassis. Looks like an after-thought, and prone to failure through short circuit. Downright dangerous in my opinion.

Plumbing is a bit messy. Some plumbing underneath the van protrudes and would be prone to damage when negotiating low clearances. Where the plumbing enters the interior it swallows up substantial storage space. With a little thought this could have been avoided.

The toilet and shower is good quality and easy to use.

Cooking appliances Ok, apart from the standard "range hood". This has no removable filters and very weak suction. Could become a fire hazard later on though build up of fats where it can't be cleaned.

Fridge standard. For some reason mine won't run off my solar charged batteries. Works Ok off 12V vehicle power, 240V and Gas.

Good quality 30A battery charger. A cut above most competition. Well finished when it comes to furnishings. Sets up in a flash. Sloppy plumbing chewing into already sparse storage space. Low voltage brake wiring leaves a lot to be desired. Paint not properly applied to chassis.

Good – We sold our 2004 Jayco swan and purchased a 2007 windsor rapid 501. Compared to the Jayco, the windsor has alot better quality fixtures and fittings and has been well built. With the jayco we had to wind it up and pull the beds out to pack and unpack or try and crawl under the beds if something was forgotten. We like the fold out beds as it gives… Read more

the family alot more space inside if there is wet weather. We purchased the van with the outside shower option and while the shower is great, the ensuite tent was a waste of money. Towing with the ford territory is easy, towing with the toyota hilux is a bit dangerous on a concrete road over 100kph although is ok on bitumen over 100kph. Our next additions to the van are sway bars, water tank and battery level indicators. alot of benchspace, alot of storage space, easy to set up, can pack up when wet would like more windows, water tanks hard to fill

Good – we purchased our 08 windsor rapid 441 to upgrade from our 05 jayco hawke the jayco was a great entry level van but the rapid is the perfect next step. We had to watch the ATM(total weight of loaded van)because our mitsubishi 380 has a ATM of 1600kg the rapid 441 came in at 1560kg with the big fridge so we are right on the limit. The weight isnt… Read more

an issue,now rember the 380 is front wheel drive you say this thing must tow like a dog but not so the car has plenty of power and with a light set of stabilisers and 45psi in the rear tyres this thing realy is rapid I fitted a prodigy brake controler and the brakes work just fine the van just turns butifully and rides smoothe it dosnt push the car around at all.

In fact it tows beter than some box trailers,you should see the looks we get when I pass other cars on the road RAPID is the last thing thay see.

The space is awsome the cupboards are masive our family of five hasnt filled them yet but best of all no more bending over to do the washing up.

Yes the anex is small but mabe thats the anex industry lacking inspiration.

Im rapt in my rapid I sujest you give it a look

Peter & Sue Hutton great idea with the fold out beds,overhead cupboards are huge love the sterio,masses of storage plenty of room for our family of 5 tows just great

one of few vans in this ATM bracket,plenty of ventilation Pore customer information(package no video,no owners manual,no electric brake manual),no park discounts/vouchers,no jack,pole hatch dificult to open

anex is small,pore paint quality on chasis no fold up jockey wheel

roof of bed ends is noisy in heavy rain

Excellent – I love my rapid!! Our decor is gorgeous. The kids can snuggle in comfortably to watch a movie WITH friends and there is plenty of room for all. Just fold down the table and you have extra room for kids to sprawl. The awning is huge and gives us a brilliant outdoor room. Travels beautifully on dual axle. We have 19 foot rapid that is about 26 or… Read more

so with beds folded out. So much space! For a family of 5 we all fit so well. Beautifully made with quality products. Couldn't be happier. Sold our Jayco camper to buy one of these and the ease of packing up to go is fantastic. Shower works well - good pressure. That I can't live in it all the time!

Good – All the same I do like the van it tows well, stays dry when on the road, packed away, and all set up.I also beleive there re sale value is quite high compared to similar vans. I like the large fridge, A/C even so it's a bit noisy, and the interior design, compact for towing, and roomy when extended. So far water tight, and my 3 kids love it. The… Read more

Alko drop down legs are 50mm too long so they slide along the ground rather than hold the corners of the van up. The clearance lights are of poor quality just a snap on fitting for the cover and they wear out and come off in time.

With the wingard T.V aerial fitted there is a big indent in the roof, making a pool of water where the aerial is mounted.

I hate the way the screws in the door frame on the lower step are pointing up, but the screw heads on the top of the frame are pointing down. Why can't the fitter sit on a box for puting in the lower screws, and stand on it, for the higher ones. Not impressed with the weld spatter under neath. I would have liked one electric element on the stove top aswell. Better or more lush back rest cushioning for the table.

Maybe a roof liner for the inside of metal top of the pull out bed ends. To reduce noise and maybe prevent some condensation when the heater is on.

The water pump is way to noisy and vibrates through the sink.

No light in the fridge, and howcome it doesnt have a fan in there to circulate the cold air.

Good – The quality of finish on the van is good, it is relatively light (Tare 1475 kg with Ball weight of 109 kg) for it's size (15'4" internal) and tows exceptionally well. Our Nissan X-Trail handles this van with ease. Windsor Rapid RA501 with RV Upgrade (off road pack) is well built and well finished. The independent suspension and larger tyres of… Read more

the RV pack makes this van a dream to tow. Since the beds fold out on each end there is loads of living space in the van. For us, we do not like the fold out beds as you have to climb over one another if you get up during the night. Otherwise a great van.