I have been looking around for a cheapish caravan around the 16foot mark so I can get the wife out more. Problem is, needs shower and toilet.

I have noticed these European vans are really cheap and tick all the boxes. You can pick up a fairly modern 16-17ft van with toilet and shower for 10-15k if you look around. They are also lightweights, often sitting at around 1000kg. I think they use a monocoque construction rather than a separate chassis, which does not concern me too much

So, just wondering if anyone has ever dragged one up the beach? Clearance may be an issue. Wondering if its possible to raise the suspension up a bit?

For the cost, I am almost tempted to try it.

If you check out the cost in the UK, you can have these vans for around 2000-3000 aussie dollars . So cheap over there!