Camper Trailer

That ball weight limit is really only an issue if the option you're referring to is the full storage box (to take fridge/generator) on the draw bar - in which case you probably need a heavier vehicle. Otherwise no problem towing with the various mid-sized utes.

A lot quicker than most CTs on the market

I've owned 2 different CT's & it was way slower than either!

In fact, it was slower than the one I want to supersede because that one is too slow.

It can be as simple as opening the back hatch and hopping in. We never use the awning for our travels and my partner can open it, and close it fully in less than 5 leisurely minutes...and she frequently does the job!

What's the hurry?

Which campers were slower Kevin?

Peter

Hi Peter,

I was at the CV & camping show and watched the demo of a TVan being erected. The demo was tediously slow.

Hi Shaker,

When touring & putting the CT up and down a lot, I find that putting a slow to erect camper up gets old very, very quickly.

Cheers,

Kevin.

Howdy Kevin,

I wouldn't take that video as gospel, we have had our Tvan for 7 years and seriously it takes about 4mins. Without the annexe of course.

We rarely use the annexe unless we are staying put for 3-4 days but do use the shade sail often which takes maybe 3-4 mins extra.

Regards
Peter

Correct..........and only about 30 seconds if you want a quick overnight stop and just pop the hatch and clip the insect screen around the opening.

We've been tenting and in camper-trailers for 30+ years and nothing we've had beats our current set up for flexibility and go-anywhere ability.

"Howdy Kevin,

I wouldn't take that video as gospel, we have had our Tvan for 7 years and seriously it takes about 4mins. Without the annexe of course."

Hi again Peter :)

I'm glad about that as the guy who was doing the demo (live demo with a trailer, not a video) made it look extremely difficult!

Cheers,

Kevin.

Kevin, thank god someone siad it (and I'm going to get flamed here !!!)

I've watched that whole floor - drop canvas from the lid set up and pack up under the lid a number of times, and I thought it looked awkward. Having to reach up under the open lid to put the canvas away put me off that whole set up.

Get the sleep without opening the annex bit, but something about Tvans just doesn't root my boot.

But what do I know......

G'day

Lots of replies to my original question.....Thanx.

I see that we are insured by many different companies.
Next question is.....

Who will cover me when camper is on it's roof
150 km west Carnegie on the Gunbarrel?

A comprehensive policy is designed to cover for accidental damage or loss.

Read the PDS of the companies you are willing to consider, and if the intended uses are not excluded, than you can rely on the fact that it is included, that is how the law sees it.

Gunbarrel Highway or Pitt Street Sydney will make little difference to the insurer providing you meet the terms and conditions of the policy, that is your obligation to them. Their obligation is to provide the cover they outline in the PDS - too many people try to overcomplicate this by asking for clarification in writing! A policy that says we will cover you anywhere you are legally allowed to be means just that, no need to ask them is it applicable to the Gunbarrel Highway (for instance).

In fact, clarification is more likely to dilute insurance cover rather than improve it.

For the most part, insurance terms and conditions vary little between insurers as they are bound by similar re-insurance terms and conditions.

Good luck with your deliberations...and of course due your own due diligence.

I'm sure you well be pleased with your choice...

Any trips planned fr it?

Enjoy...

Good choice - you won't regret it. Happy travelling.

Cape York and Anne Beadell Highway this year.
Would also like to go to Maralinga at the same time if not too difficult.