Xpedition
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- Sleeps
- Up to 6
Floor plans
About the Xpedition
The Leader Xpedition is an off-road caravan built in Victoria, in layouts from 14 feet 6 inches to 25 feet. Leader builds its chassis in-house and welds it, with independent suspension and a DO35 off-road hitch. The model page says it sleeps up to six.
Who does it sleep?
It comes in three groups of floor plans.
- Off-road: seven layouts for couples, including two single-axle vans of 14 feet 6 inches and 15 feet 6 inches.
- Family: nine layouts with bunks, up to 25 feet.
- Tourer: five layouts for couples.
Off-road build
- Chassis: a 6 inch box section, with the A-frame extended to the spring hangers plus a 300mm front extension.
- Suspension: independent, with an axle riser.
- Hitch: a DO35 off-road coupling.
- Wheels: 16 inch RKC Ammo alloys.
- Protection: a stone guard, checkerplate on the front, rear and sides, and checkerplate over the water tanks.
- Lighting: an LED light bar and five annexe lights.
- Extras: a toolbox and a jerry can holder.
Power
- Solar: three roof-mounted panels.
- Charging: a Redarc Manager 30 with a built-in DC-DC charger and a RedVision display screen.
- Batteries: lithium, with a lithium-compatible battery management system.
- Inverter: optional.
Kitchen, bathroom and comfort
- Kitchen: a three-gas, one-electric cooktop, a full oven with grill, a 23 litre microwave and a vented rangehood.
- Fridge: a Thetford 188 litre double-door compressor fridge.
- Hot water: an Endless instant gas hot water system.
- Bathroom: a one-piece moulded shower, a ceramic swivel toilet and a ceramic basin.
- Laundry: a washing machine in layouts that fit one.
- Climate: a reverse cycle air conditioner, with a diesel heater as an option.
- Windows: double glazed, with a Camec triple-locking main door.
Water and outdoors
- Water: two fresh water tanks with separate fillers, and a grey water tank.
- Gas: two gas bottles and a gas bayonet for a barbecue.
- Outside: a roll-out awning, an external shower, a picnic table, external speakers and a reversing camera.
Warranty
Leader offers a three-year structural warranty across its range.
How to buy
Leader sells through dealers, including the Australian Caravan Centre sites in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Dealers are also listed in Wagga Wagga, Adelaide, Perth and New Zealand. Ask a dealer for the price, and for the tare and ATM (aggregate trailer mass) of the layout you choose.
About Leader Caravans
Leader Caravans builds customisable touring, family and off-road caravans in Victoria, and sells them through dealers. The range has three models: the Gold LE, the Palladium and the Xpedition. Leader says its caravans are Australian made and that it has built them for more than 39 years.
Price on application - this one is priced to the spec you choose.
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Insurance for your Leader Caravans Xpedition
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Finance first, then the phone call, then the checks at the van.
1Compare loans before you sign with the dealer
The dealer may offer you a loan when you visit. Get Jade's quote first, so you can compare it with the dealer's loan.
Jade's loan specialists compare loans from major banks and other lenders, and negotiate with them for you.
Get a free loan quote from JadeJade Finance pays us a commission if you finance through them. About Jade
What happens when you press the button
- Jade's form opens in a new tab on Jade's website. The form takes about two minutes, with no credit check.
- Jade's form sends a code to your mobile to check your number. Type the code into Jade's form yourself.
- A Jade loan specialist then gets in touch about the loan you want, and sends you your quote. Whether you take a loan is up to you.
2When you get there, check
- The compliance plate - check the tare and ATM against the specs you compared here. The plate carries the legal numbers.
Where the plate is and how to read it - Water damage - soft spots in the floor, stains on the walls, or a musty smell in the cupboards.
How to spot water damage - That everything works - lights, water pump, fridge, gas, and the brakes and hitch.
The full inspection checklist, system by system - Sort your finance before you hand over a deposit, so you are never committed to a van you cannot finance.
Read before you go
Our guides for the day you go and look.
Delivery and freight
If there's no dealer in your state, most brands deliver Australia-wide. You can also collect from the factory. Interstate freight is a real cost, often a few thousand dollars, and it climbs with distance, so factor it in before you commit.
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