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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2019 19:28:28 GMT 10
There seems to be a trend towards dark coloured caravans and I fail to see the attraction. In fact, I think they look quite ugly compared to white or light coloured vans and they would be a heat sink in summer time.
I guess the same goes for the trend in dark coloured tugs - they are not the easiest to spot coming towards you out on the open road unless they have daytime running lights or headlights on which is not always the case. They would be a hotbox in summer, yet black, charcoal grey and blue seem to be the most popular colours, especially in dual cab utes. Why? I couldn't think of worse colours in our climate.
Jeff
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Post by GerryP on Jul 5, 2019 19:52:03 GMT 10
I used to be of the same opinion having had many white vans and cars. We now have a grey/black van and a dark grey ute. I like the look of them and honestly can't notice that they're any hotter. Maybe they're better insulates? A matter of personal choice methinks.
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Post by nsgnomad on Jul 5, 2019 20:13:29 GMT 10
After having 2 black cars we said, never again. But what do we have now? We have just bought a charcoal vehicle to tow our black and grey caravan. When you buy on the second hand market, colour becomes a secondary choice. As far as heat goes, I do think that the darker vehicles and vans do hold more heat. Simply physics. I don't think the darker vans are any better insulated than others but when its hot, it is hot. But they do look nicer in my opinion. (Not so sure about the lime green and orange ones though). Something else to consider though is the availability of the coloured sheeting for repairs. We need some sheets of aluminium siding to fix a mishap and because it is coloured there is 2 to 3 months delay in getting it specially rolled.
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Post by Frank and Brenda on Jul 5, 2019 20:58:32 GMT 10
Pfffft, this is a thread about colour choices I thought it was about the northern side of Adelaide FYI and to stay on topic (see I do behave) we have a white car and a white caravan Boring I know
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Post by Mick Themungrel on Jul 5, 2019 21:45:01 GMT 10
Pfffft, this is a thread about colour choices I thought it was about the northern side of Adelaide FYI and to stay on topic (see I do behave) we have a white car and a white caravan Boring I know Frank, to be honest I thought of something else,but we wont go there. I think your shot at the best side of Adelaide is lost on here. Bit of a change for you to behave. Are you feeling OK? I do agree with Jeff about the darker coloured cars and van, black and dark colours are very hard to see on the road and do attract the heat I reckon.
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Post by Frank and Brenda on Jul 5, 2019 22:28:18 GMT 10
Pfffft, this is a thread about colour choices I thought it was about the northern side of Adelaide FYI and to stay on topic (see I do behave) we have a white car and a white caravan Boring I know . Bit of a change for you to behave. Are you feeling OK? Lulling you into a false sense of security After all my name is Frank, not Steve And we won't mention my evil triplet here hey
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2019 6:35:00 GMT 10
Some years back, I had the opportunity to visit a few of the former East German cities and I was struck by the lack of colour. Everywhere one looked, things were in a shade of grey, very bleak and uninviting compared to the west. When I look at the colour schemes emerging with the current crop of caravans and tugs on the market I immediately think 'East German'.
My wife grew up in East Germany and from what she remembers of cars back then was you could buy any colour you like as long as it was black. Are we heading down that road here? Are we slowly but surely being led towards limited choice?
That is something I shall ponder as I watch the ants clean out the dog's tucker dish this morning - doesn't take much to amuse an old fart.
Jeff
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Post by jock on Jul 6, 2019 8:41:28 GMT 10
Some of these new vans are so overdone, they look obscene...very much " Look at Moi...Look at Moi "
Jock
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Post by dieseltojo on Jul 6, 2019 8:52:01 GMT 10
Some folks have no idea. the outside of the van ought be a thing of pride. My van is a shining example.
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Post by Frank and Brenda on Jul 6, 2019 10:19:47 GMT 10
Gees mate, ya forgot ta lower the satelite dish How slack of you!
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Post by ancientmariner on Jul 7, 2019 11:08:16 GMT 10
You are a card DT must have little to do Graham
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Post by KeithB on Jul 7, 2019 14:42:47 GMT 10
The darker colours might be to make the caravans look a bit more military, and therefore tougher. A bit like putting chequer plate down the sides of an otherwise crap caravan.
Keith
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2019 15:05:44 GMT 10
You could be right there Keith.
I must say that the dark colouring certainly lends itself to those who indulge in a bit of 'stealth camping'. I just got back from a run out bush to get a load of firewood and I was almost on top of a grey tug & van rig before I actually noticed the camp. It blended in well with the scrub.
Jeff
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Post by nsgnomad on Jul 8, 2019 10:16:53 GMT 10
There is a positive side to having a darker van. There has been talk recently about condensation forming inside vans in the cooler weather. I checked inside mine yesterday and nothing. I did notice that it was comfortably warm inside, no doubt eliminating the condensation. Mine is grey, and I leave the 4 season hatch cracked open a little and it is stored in the open air.
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Post by hanknsue on Jul 8, 2019 12:32:13 GMT 10
I always liked the champagne/gold colour on cars as they look great when clean and when dirty didnt show the dirt as much, but we now have a silver Prado and a dark blue Hyundai, I like the dark blue but its a bitch to keep clean. Had a black FJ years ago, never have another black car, even though it seems to be a very popular colour these days.
Hanknsue
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