Coromal Princeton 662S Caravan Review

www.mynrma.com.au/ - Based in Western Australia Coromal has been building caravans since the late 1970s, and it has learned a thing or two about what Aussies like in their long-range vans along the way.
This is Coromal's Princeton 662S, a top of the line on-road caravan, ideally suited for those looking to hit the road on that long awaited around-Australia odyssey.
Hi, I'm Tim Robson from Australian Caravan and RV magazine, and you're watching NRMA Driver Seat.
Let's make no bones about it -- the Princeton is a big van. Weighing in at nearly two tonnes unladen, you'll need a tow vehicle with plenty of grunt to match. A Toyota LandCruiser, a Nissan Patrol, or a Mitusbushi Pajero would be ideal, but any medium-to large 4WD wagon or ute should do the job.
Of course, you'll need to ensure your vehicle is up to the job before you start. You may need an electric brake controller, external mirrors and the like to be legal and safe.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome review! If only all caravans, travel trailers, and motorhomes were built in Australia, using quality Australian material. I'd buy an Aussie built travel trailer if it could be sold here in the USA (where I'm from) and/or Canada. :)

[@tmanutd82]

That's a nice van. Though, as you've pointed out, Jayco offers some comparable models and the 2 person specific Sterlings I think would tempt me more, and kitted out I think they come to about $75,000 anyways so it's not really about saving money. And I wouldn't attempt towing any van this size without a diesel 200 series or something of that nature. For long term towing it'll be a lot more comfortable than coping with a Prado, Pathfinder or most of the standard Australian utility vehicles.

[@yanni6556]

Was this not uploaded less than 2 weeks ago?

[@aussiefirie]

If you you recommend not taking it down the Tele, then the van is definitely not an off-road van. Also 187cm is about 6'1" and not 6'4"

[@zenithnardin]

you present 663 s but the title is 662 s

[@OzBloke]

Personally I wouldn't go near a Jayco....most vans these days are more about style than practicality. Take the dining areas....the Cafe style is the best but many used to have a handy shelf where you could put lots of paraphernalia you use whilst sitting - sometimes for a long time reading etc. and leave it in place when travelling....experience caravaners will know what I mean.

[@samuraidarryl]

Two things about this review : nominal info about suspension. What is it??? Suspension (especially with an off-road van is crucial to the performance of the van - and thats where the weight is and the cost!!
And secondly there is a weight distribution hitch on the van and you are not set up to use it. The ball weight of that van is showing dramatically on the vehicle - easy to see. Dangerous and downright stupid. How much do you guys really know about vans other than the trimmings???
Poor - real poor and not what I expected to see by NRMA!!!