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Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 09:51

rabbitoh

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Can anyone point me in the right direction of a suitable camp trailer to handle an australia trip we are looking at some rough work as well as highway. There are so many units out there. cheers
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AnswerID: 389798   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 10:01

guzzi replied:

How many people,
how big,
hard floor,
soft floor,
price range
list of wanted accessories
what are you towing it with

Yes there are a lot to chose from, but we need a bit more info from you to help.

Have a look at this site as well
http://www.campertrailers.org/

Cheers
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FollowupID: 657552   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 10:12

rabbitoh posted:

thanx, the last time i did a trip was by myself in a ute now i have the wife. i was looking at kimbereley, adventure offroad, aussie swag, pioneer and cape york. These are the frontrunners price range up to 35k. at least it's a start point. any suggestions because they all seem quite capable.
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FollowupID: 657558   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 10:30

Shaker posted:

Pioneer are very good value, but ask for lighter duty 1100kg coil springs as they are oversprung with 1500kg springs.


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AnswerID: 389801   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 10:03

Shaker replied:

You would be well advised to got to a Caravan & Camping Show & narrow it down to a few makes & models that appeal to you, then ask for advice.
At the moment you will get many & varied answers with everybody saying that the brand that they own is the best.

Also it would help to know your location & how much you want to spend.
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FollowupID: 657610   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 17:43

rabbitoh posted:

thanx mate i might have to go. any dates on the brissy show
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AnswerID: 389805   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 10:20

Member Brian (Gold Coast) replied:

At a budget of 35K, one option would be to go the little extra and get a Tvan. It will take you anywhere you want to go, is tough and reliable and at the same time a comfortable unit.

Click here for their web site

cheers

Brian

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I agree with what Fab72 said;
"Common sense will get us through....might be a slow trip but Australia's better seen at 80kmph rather than 120"
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AnswerID: 389849   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 16:06

Member - Tony (ACT) replied:

There is a Caravan & Camping Show down at Batemans Bay this coming weekend. Has a good range of Off Road Campers on display.
Overnight camp north of Dubbo
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Tony
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AnswerID: 389852   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 16:24

Member - Sigmund (VIC) replied:

The current issue of the CamperTrailer Australia mag has a run-down on the top CTs in various categories.

Ideally you should narrow your choice down to 2 or 3 in a particular category and then go and crawl over them and pref hire them for a few days. Seeing is differerent from living with.

Also read through Myswag
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Cheers, Ern
Subaru Forester and Ivan the camper trailer
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FollowupID: 657602   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 17:08

Shaker posted:

Camper Trailer Australia magazine couldn't do a review on a camper if they tried.
All their so called reviews are little more than advertorials.

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FollowupID: 657608   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 at 17:32

Member - Sigmund (VIC) posted:

Yes, they need the advertising revenue otherwise they'd be asking several times the cover price for the mag.

The best picks strategy is one way they can address the dilemma that being critical about the product of one your advertisers can lose you money.
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