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Luxury caravan defects lead to court case for Somerset West consultant

04.06.2026 03:14 1 min 2 sources
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Luxury caravan defects lead to court case for Somerset West consultant
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A Somerset West consultant has filed a lawsuit in the Johannesburg High Court against Elite Luxury Off Road Vehicles over defects in a Ng’Ombe Off Roader 6.2 caravan, seeking 756,695 rand in compensation

A consultant from Somerset West has filed a lawsuit in the Johannesburg High Court against caravan manufacturer Elite Luxury Off Road Vehicles. The plaintiff is seeking compensation of 756,695 South African rand for a Ng’Ombe Off Roader 6.2 caravan purchased for 1.25 million rand.

According to the plaintiff, upon delivery in April 2023, the caravan had between 14 and 18 defects, including water leaks and safety issues. The manufacturer disputes the claims: one source says the defects were fixed, while another alleges the damage was caused by customer negligence. The plaintiff sold the caravan for 550,000 rand, increasing his losses to 756,695 rand.

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