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2005 Mk11 Track Tvan.

For reluctant sale is my 2005 Tvan, purchased from another forum member in 2016.  It was purchased for a 3 month trip to Northern Australia, after many items were either replaced or rebuilt to almost new condition.  The van performed FAULTLESSLY during the trip, a testament to both the previous owner and the quality of the Tracktrailer product.  I am now in a position to sell this Tvan due to pending home renovations and low use.

The Tvan is in EXCELLENT condition and would especially suit a fussy buyer.  It has suspension and hubs to suit 100 or 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser IFS.

There is a little bit of stone chipping to the silver powder coat on the front of the van above the height of the stone deflectors and a some stone chipping to the leading edge of the wheel arches (easily repaired/painted etc). There is no severe scratching or pin-striping. 

This Tvan was a special build from Tracktrailer, hence the cream body colour and the aluminium walls as in the later models.  It was built with DISC BRAKES, to which has been fitted an electro-hydraulic brake actuator which works extremely well with all electric brake controllers.  No adjustments (like drum brakes) required.   Additionally, the Tan has extra stone protection underneath to protect brakes, shock absorbers and suspension components.

The underbody was re-proofed with a similar product used by the manufacturer to waterproof the timber floor in 2017.

Any test welcomed and inspection will not disappoint.  I am located in South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.

PM me if you're interested and I will send you my phone No.

$31500.

EXTERIOR/CHASSIS
  *  MC2 asymmetric suspension.
  *  70 l water tank.
  *  Rear firewood rack.
  *  Slide out kitchen with standard 2 burner stove.  Quick fit gas lines fitted.
  *  Sink/cutlery slide out with electric water pump to tap.
  *  Hand water pump at rear.
  *  5 Jerry can holders.
  *  17" Landcruiser 200 series alloy rims with Bridgestone 285/65x17 tyres (approx. 60% tread).
  *  120 Ah Fullriver AGM battery fitted in marine box.
  *  Shock protection guards.
  *  New disc brake pads fitted June 2016.
  *  New Koni shocks fitted Aug 2013 and tested by Koni June 2016.
  *  Electo/Hydraulic disc brake actuator conversion (fitted Dec 2013) with park brake function.
  *  3.5 T Ozhitch fitted Dec 2013.
  *  Steel plate welded to chassis (for bicycle rack fitment -rack not supplied).
  *  2 x 4kg gas cylinders (full) plus hoses and taps.
  *  3 jerry cans (2 water, 1 diesel).
  *  wheel bearings/seals/axle nuts/caps replaced June 2016, suspension alignment also.
  *  All water pipes checked/some replaced and all clamped.
  *  NEW deck springs ordered (not yet fitted).
  *  Current design deck legs with pins.
  *  Exterior LED light fitted, remote and dimmable.
  *  NEW Dometic 972 toilet in carry bag.  This has only ever had chemical solution flushed though it to ensure it worked.  Chemicals supplied also.
  *  Full "Stone Stomper" stone guards set up to suit 100 series Landcruiser with rear bar.  Should be easily adaptable to other vehicles.

INTERIOR.

  *  High quality inner spring mattress with pillow top (very comfortable).
  *  Custom made under bed drawers, lockable.
  *  Bed extension with foam bolster to match mattress height.
  *  Bed tie-down rails.
  *  Overhead storage nets.
  *  Bed-side storage pockets.
  *  Ceiling/walls fabric lined.
  *  Flyscreens on both roof hatches.
  *  Curtains fitted to side windows.
  *  LED bed head lights.
  *  LED main light.
  *  LED hatch light remote/dimmable.
  *  Camfro Sirocco fan.
  *  19" LED TV/DVD on swing mount.
  *  Remote head (for tuning) TV antenna and mast
  *  15 amp Projecta IC1500 Inteli charge 240v battery charger.
  *  Battery Monitoring System


CANVAS.
  *  Sail awning.  Lightly used
  *  Track ensuite.  Lightly used.
  *  Aluminium Supa-peg poles for ALL canvas.
  *  Full awning.
  *  2 x end walls and 1 x long wall for awning. Used once.
  *  Draught skirt.
  *  Rear flyscreen hatch cover (quick setup).

G'Day All,

Just getting the Tvan ready for 3 months away and knocking over a few small jobs before we go.

One of the things I do notice is losing things down beside the bed....   I would love to have the side pockets, as you can get in the Mk III onwards, but I'm not too sure if they were available for the earlier models.  They are certainly not listed on the Track website for the Mk II.  Also the price may mean camping in the back yard instead of the Kimberley....

I have the MSA4x4 canvas seat organisers for the kids in the car and I was wondering whether someone else had adapted something similar as a replacement of the side pockets on the Tvan.

Pics would be great too....

Cheers,

Mark

G'day All,

I know it's a long shot, but I'm after an innerspring mattress for the Mk2 Tvan.

Planning a 4 month trip for next year and I don't think the foam will cut the mustard.  Consider any/all, preferably in Vic, closish to Melbourne.

Cheers,

Mark

FOR SALE:    1997 Track Trailer "Desert Eagle" – MC2 Suspension

Purchased from the original owner in October, 2007. Always garaged when not in use by current and previous owner.

Selling due to purchase of "Cracka's" wonderful Tvan (yep, Track Tragic....    )

Given its age, this Eagle is in EXCELLENT condition and would especially suit a fussy buyer, hence the various repairs, maintenance and modifications.   

The photos have been taken fairly recently since the modifications to canvas and overhaul of the suspension.  Obviously photos taken on camping trips and all foodstuffs, boxes etc have been removed and the camper comprehensively cleaned.

Nothing to do, just load her up and head off.....  ☺  This is a simple, robust and extremely capable camper and has been looked after and meticulously modified.  I doubt that you will find a better one than this....

I am willing to forward additional photos if required and put up the canvas for closer inspection for serious buyer.

PM me if you're interested and I will send you my phone number.

The Eagle can be inspected in Edithvale, Victoria or somewhere else by arrangement.

$10,750



EXTERIOR/CHASSIS

•   Build date November 1997
•   Fully Hot Dipped Galvanized Chassis
•   MC2 asymmetric suspension (same as latest model Tvans) recently removed sandblasted and repainted with POR15 chassis paint (this stuff is TOUGH and very chip resistant).
•   Fully water and dustproof locker system to front and sides including 4 x lower lockers
•   70 l water tank
•   Hand water pump at rear and inside tent.
•   3 Jerry can holders.
•   5 Stud solid axle, 16" Landcruiser rims with Pro Comp AT
•   265/75/16" tyres x 3, approx. 75% tread.
•   Spare wheel frame refinished with POR 15 paint (Jan 2012).
•   New drum brake pads and magnets fitted Aug 2012.
•   Rebuilt Koni shocks Aug 2012.
•   Wesco Carter 'Tiger Hitch', fully off-road with great articulation.
•   2 x 3.3kg Primus gas cylinders checked and in-date by Supagas.
•   NEW wheel bearings/seals Jan 2012 and checked, re-greased recently.
 
INTERIOR
 
•   Inner Spring Mattress in excellent condition
•   Aluminum Step Ladder for bed access
•   LED Strip lights to interior
•   Original "Tudor" Stainless Steel Stove with griller, fitted to internal 'kitchen' locker. 
•   Quick Release gas fittings, throughout.

ELECTRICAL

•   120 Ah Fullriver AGM battery with space and wiring for second/similar battery.
•   Rebuilt 12 volt electrical system which includes:
•   Switch Box with circuit breakers, Victron Energy battery monitoring system, fully labeled, spare circuit/breaker.
•   MPPT 10 amp solar controller
•   LED strip lights for interior tent
•   4 switchable Merit sockets, internal/external.
•   3 switchable Cig. Lighter sockets
•   170amp Anderson Plug to tow vehicle
•   Solar 'Anderson' Input plug
•   240-volt system, complete with external 240v input point and internal 240v GPO's with appropriate circuit breakers.
 

CANVAS

•   Original Australian Heavy duty canvas throughout in excellent condition, fully waterproof, with many modifications ($1200 worth...) including:
•   Zipped access hatch to Electrical/battery locker
•   Zipped lower floor vents with midge-proof fly screens
•   "Moon Roof" to main tent roof, to allow excellent ventilation.  Can close from inside and outside, includes midge-proof fly screens, zip/Velcro closures.
•   Strengthening repairs made to areas with 'pinch' holes to prevent further wear.
•   Awning to 3 sides, including several end walls, which allow additional under-canvas space or ability to close in ends of awnings.
•   Galvanized poles for ALL canvas, housed in timber box inside trailer tub (easily accessible)
•   Plenty of pegs and guy ropes included
•   Several 'shade-cloth' and Oztrail groundsheets included


Back View



Side View



Front View



End Wall


Front View 2



Moon Roof



Elec Box



Suspn 1



Suspn 2



Solar Input



Hitch






*edited to correct minor innaccuracies, spelling and formatting etc...



Cheers,

Mark

G'day all,

Whilst I have posted a few times on the forum, I thought I'd better introduce myself and explain why the change from an Eagle to the Tvan....

In relation to the Eagle, to be honest, I really love this camper.  It is simple, strong, voluminous and tows like a dream with the wonderful MC2 suspension.   We have been lucky to have had this camper for the past 8 years and during that time have done some great trips ranging from the Victorian High country, West Coast, East coast and lots in between.  Some off road trips and lots of on-road.  It has never let us down and has been a great introduction to the world of campertrailers, both for us 'parents' and the kids.  I do have a memory of coming home from Perth travelling alone and trying to do the trip in the shortest possible time and 'wishing for something easier for those trips where I was on my own'.  I even started drawing up plans for some different types of tents that could be attached o the top of the locker system, for those types of trips, but never went ahead with it....  I also had quite a few modifications made to the canvas on the Eagle, simply to enhance ventilation and expand the options for the awnings and 'external undercover' areas. I also did some nifty upgrades to the wiring, installed some LED lights and increased the charging options. It is safe to say that I will be very sad to see the Eagle go (though I do have a friend wanting to buy it, so can keep a good eye on it and maybe even camp in it occasionally...   I have no doubt it will give the new owner years of reliable service... may even come with some after-sales service and advice.... ....over a few beers no doubt...

So the move to a Tvan was the obvious choice for us, even though we still have 2 little kidlets.  Very quick to set up, no more climbing over each other to the bed, still fits the 'bunks', external cooking arrangements and a higher level of comfort, in preparation for a 3+ month adventure next year...    .  Got the car sorted, now the camper sorted....

I was lucky to find, right here on the forum, a very well cared for Tvan, with lots of accessories and some high quality modifications (thanks Cracka.... ).  It is a 2005 Mk II, has electric/hydraulic disk brakes, bed extension, shade sail, FULL awning, portable shower and chemical dunny.....      http://www.tracktrailerforums.com/index.php?topic=1667.0   It has certainly lived up to the ad and I was able to simply hook it up and tow it from Southern NSW to Melbourne without a hassle at all. 

First shake down trip was to Casterton for the Kelpie Muster a couple of weeks ago (the boys just love dogs and we have a kelpie ourselves.. )   

Shake-down trip notes:

1. Tows like a dream (just like all Track products....)

2. Brakes are sensational (elec/hyd/disc).  I must pull these apart one day to see how they all work. Best to understand in case of failure...

3. Bed was very comfy....until both my kids climbed in....      Went without the bed extension, but will likely fit this in future, given I'm 6' tall.

4. Storage: Coming from the vastness of storage of the Eagle, with the fantastic locker system, it was always going to take some trial and error to get a real handle on where the best place is to store everything. I did some 'culling' before the trip and everything was fine, but we like to experiment... So far had all food in 'tucker box' on rear floor of Tvan, plus big box with Weber Baby Q and some bush cooking items. Lots of stuff on the bed, including the kids bunks (must get them back on there...     ) and thermarests, interior carpet for tent floor, fold-flat chairs x 2, plus the kids sleeping bags...just looks a bit messy, but nothing moved. Rough track would see me tie down this stuff and pack a bit better.  I have also been reading all the posts on packing and storage...some great ideas on the forum....

5. Put up full awning (without end walls and front wall)...had no instructions, so took me about 1.5 hours to figure it all out      and I'm impressed with how it all works. I should be able to pop this up pretty quickly in future.   Shade sail for another time or at home on a nice day soon...

6. Kitchen. Previous owner removed the built in stove and used a wok burner. To me, this 'extra' stove takes up space to store, so I've replaced the original stove (?Swift) and lit it to make sure it didn't blow up...     will be testing this out to make sure it works OK, but first fire up was positive.    This has freed up a fair bit of space under the kitchen bench, so all eating utensils, plates, mugs, glasses are in there, plus coffee, tea, billies, kettle, sugar and the like. Overall a great little storage area. I did tend to carry FAR too much stuff in the Eagle lockers which I never used, so ditched most of this "just-in-case" stuff.

7. Set up...hard floor and tent....easy peasy. Much better than the Eagle, though a little smaller, maybe just in the 'width', but the bunks just fit along the back end, so all good.

8. No notable interior condensation, probably due to the full interior lining and my obsession with ventilation.  It was pretty cold with temps probably down to close to 0 C on those nights...    but all stayed pretty warm and no drips on face.

9.  TV was a hit with the boys...had movie night all on the bed....    Going to have to really think about this one for future trips.  I want the kids to be outside mostly and perhaps leave the TV to when the weather is really horrible.  Is nice to have though..   Hence the fire pit I knocked up....   http://www.tracktrailerforums.com/index.php?topic=1137.msg13799#msg13799   Let's hope this helps keep them out of the tent....

Conclusion:  Wife, kids and dog all happy = me happy too.

Looking forward to lots more 'experimenting' and years of happy 'tweaking'  (and exploring this great country to  boot....   )

Hope to see some of you out on the tracks...

Cheers,

Mark and Fleur