Trailer Homes 15ft (ex Newlands) - N3931

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hi, i have recently purchased this 15ft (i think) trailer homes deluxe caravan. I've been trying to Goggling information on it but cant seem to find anything? all i seem to find is alot of information on travel homes, are they the same thing? Im told from the guy i bought it from that its a 78 model. the chassis number is N3931 and cant seem to find any info on that either. if anyone could help me try and put the pieces together that would be fantastic!

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Hi Matt,
your van is made by Newlands caravans,trailer homes were a selling agent and put their name on a variety of vans from this era.
I cant enlarge the photos at all so cant give you a year estimate,but it looks mid to late 70s.
Cheers
hughdeani

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hi hughdeani, thanks for your info. a Newlands van! I bought it from a guy how had started to do it up but didnt finish it. ive seince stripped it right back and have plans to rewire it and change the layout. ive already replaced the roof hatch with a new one and replaced about 4 ceiling battans. i have been told by the previous owner that it was a 1978 model. could you tell me any more about the Newlands caravans? were they are good van?

thanks Matt.

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here are some more photos. hope they are better then the first lot? its got hydraulic brakes that im overhauling at the moment because i think the van was sitting on site for a number of years.   

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Hi Matt,
You need to tell us if the windows are push out or wind out (if you have them),and if the hatch is a wind up with a plastic or metal winder.
Earlier models were fitted with a fixed back window,as yours is.
Is it kitchen on the left as you enter,with a dinette opposite,or is interior totally gone?
Be careful if you are going to change the layout,as these vans were quite light on in front,which can make for interesting towing!
Cheers
Hughdeani

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G'day Matt,

If you want to compare your van with other Newlands vans on the forum, click on this search result: Newlands caravan threads

cheers,
Al.

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hi Hughdeani,
the windows are wind outs. the hatch was plastic with metal winder. going from the vents in the side of the van for a fridge the kitchen was on the left when you walked in. im not sure where the dinette was but it was a big "u" shaped thing in orange. thanks for the advice about the wight. it has been high on my list when setting out the new lay out. we have chosen to leave the kitchen up the front with a dinette over the drives wheel and a large storage cupboard over the passenger wheel. a bed under the window in the back of the van. once i have the van re wired im hoping to get the fitout under way and will up load some more photos. 

thanks once again for all you help, its been most valuable finding out all these things.

Matt.

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Hi Matt,
going by what you have told me about your fittings,I think your van is 1973 or 74.
Hope that helps.
cheers
hughdeani