Cub Spacevan
9 reviews · Statistics
Reviews
Love it, Love it, Love it
Spacevan LongreachWe bought our first camper trailer last September at Maitland 4x4 & Camping show.
Have used it a few times & all we can say is LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.
Cub have been awesome
Cub Spacematic non-closing top/floor!
Cub SpacevanBought secondhand Spacevan (Transcontinental) 2007. Canvas won't sit right, very difficult to zip up the door, but worst of all is trying to get it closed. It's nearly impossible. I have a feeling that it may be the gas struts at the rear. They are very strong struts and, when closing, they are pushing up with maximum force at the weakest point, where there is no bracing, consequently the floor bends. It's a poor design.
Expected more from this "iconic" Aussie camper. Canvas quality is good, tows well, sets up quite quickly and has lots of space. Took it to Cub for advice, but the advice was not much use, and they had no suggestions on where to take it to get fixed.
Buying Aussie made doesn't mean its good. Poor build, poor quality and poor service
Cub SpacevanAfter saving for years to upgrade we bought an alleged aussie icon camper....big mistake. perfect holes in canvas in random spots, locks didn't lock, electrics didn't work (after 3 attempts by cub to rectify they allowed me to fix it myself without voiding the worthless warranty) The suspension was welded in the wrong spot causing the wheels to contact the chassis, the handbrake cable rubbed on the wheels, the welding was terrible the finish was terrible and we have had multiple failures. After contacting the company it all got rectified, new t
... Read moreent top and had the hanger ground off and rewelded. How this could have passed any quality control is beyond me. We love the layout (bunks) and the setup but after the crap quality and poor customer service even from the big chiefs I would not invest any more time, effort and money into this substandard brand. Buying Aussie was a big thing for us and we expected WAY better and it failed miserably. Its all fixed now but has still left a very bitter taste and no faith in any further problems. The design, finish and the electrics need serious overhaul as its a massive hurdle for them but since changing the name of the spacevan to the Longreach possibly because of the negative criticism might save get them some more sales but in the end its the poor customer who makes or breaks a company like this.
Good quality camper
Cub SpacevanWe own the space van Regal, with the transcontinental pack, this is a great camper, the canvas is excellent, and the van is easy to tow, some others have complained about the leg height this is not an issue for us because we bought 3 different leg lengths. We have used this camper many times, not a drop of water has ever leaked through. We also got the tropical roof option takes a couple of extra minutes to set up but provides an air layer between 2 layers of canvas. Storage is excellent although we put a small tool box on the front and wished
... Read morewe had gotten a bigger one. Every couple of years you need to rubber seals are in good order, I have replaced some of the high wearing rubber in some places. I also do the wheel bearings every 2 years.
Find out how Cub Spacevan compares to other Camper Trailers
Know better, choose better.
Good concept BUT Cub don't appear willing to listen to people who use them.
Cub SpacevanWe have had ours for around a year and done WA and returned via Nullabor to the east coast. So here are some pros and cons.
1/ It is big! It folds out to be a 20' van effectively, with a queen size bed and plenty of living area inside so you don't have to set up the annex if you don't want to. The down side to this is that it needs, no, demands, a level site. It has 4 feet on the folded out section, a further 2 stabilising feet on the rear of the trailer section and then you have the wheels and jockey wheel. The 4 legs on the rear don't have e
Tried and tested in tough conditions.
Cub SpacevanTook our CUB Spacevan Drover over the Nullabor including many extremely rough off-road diversions in 2014. Googs track was best test and she handled with strength and comfort. About to head off for Arnham Land and remote NT with confidence in her sturdiness and good towing performance.
Poor welding on inner frame.
Cub SpacevanAfter owning for 3 years and only using 2times. We were adding some extras. When we removed the inner ply panel we found that most of the frame uprights where only welded on one side. These welds would not stand up on corrugated roads. After seeing this we wish we had brought else where. This spacevan was not cheap. But they build them cheaply then charge overrated price for them. Sad.
Bad
Cub SpacevanHave now looked at other campers that seem so much more robust and well made but will have to stick with this Cub for the time being - the design of this particular model is lacking and does not have sufficient clearance for canvas at the fold point or over the fridge and benches for convenient use and easy closing. Any mistake and you rip the canvas and its a real pain in the butt getting the last part of the floor down and latched leaving a gap for rain and dust to enter.
We have the Spacematic with Trans continental kit. Lots of good space w
Excellent
Cub SpacevanIve had my Cub Spacevan Offroad for nearly 2 years and it is fantastic. We had another brand camper trailer prior and it wasnt nearly as user friendly. With the high sides you can leave the annex attached, this means set up at camp (which is usually late at night for us) takes about 15min. Pick your site, level the camper left/right (easy to do just dig a bit of ground & drop the wheel into it), flip the top with the easy winch, put up 3 poles for the annex and go to bed! If staying in the one site for a couple of days we usually put the annex
... Read moreends on first thing in the morning - it zips & velcoes at the side/top & needs a couple of pegs - all up another 10-15min. If staying longer we put up the mesh wall - again just velcro and a few pegs. Seriously, if anyone finds this camper hard to erect or not comfortable, they shouldn't be camping - go get a full caravan!! Thanks Cub, we've done several long trips over Australia in our SoaceVan and are now planning a WA trip from Victoria - great product! Towes great, easy set-up, very comfortable inside and great design outside. Easy access to fridge & internal storage from rear access door. Slide out kitchen & pantry means you can stop on side of road for a cuppa & food without need to open up camper. Solid build & great backup service from Cub when you want some spare parts. The winch system is great, Ive seen other copies on expensive campers where the winch gets out of control when openning the camper & next minute the whole hard floor has openned with a crash because it wasnt a controlled openning - not on the Cub tho! I only have a 60ltr water tank, will upgrade to the 90ltr!. Recommend you tar seal the underneath of the camper. Should come with a big tool box on the front - I had one made & installed so things like generator & usual gear gets kept in there.Find out how Cub Spacevan compares to other Camper Trailers
Know better, choose better.
Questions & Answers
On these chilly nights we are getting condensation on the roof. Has anyone experienced this? We're thinking a solar blanket might help?
Early morning (6 am) internal condensation - some drips - after freezing cold night (-3) Easter 2014. Other similar temperature nights but no condensation - think external humidity may have differed and been the cause. We also found leaving living area window open a few inches may have helped. Haven't tried solar blanket. Would need two to cover full roof area.
Thanks... Will try leaving window open.
Get an answer from our members
Details
 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Camper Trailers | Camper Trailers |
| Price (RRP) | $45,990 | $29,990 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
| Release date |
Extra Information
ieatwords.com.au has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ieatwords.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links.