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Mtb rule

G'day all,

I'm looking for a camper trailer and like the look of drifter campers and patriot campers. Could anyone that has one or seen them in use give me your thoughts and feedback. We are a family of 4 and currently tent our holidays.

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Mtb

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Reply By: Member - John - Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 09:41

Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 09:41

MtB, I have a camper trailer similar to the Drifta and find it perfect for two people, think the annexe would be too small for another two to sleep in. (Depending on ages I suppose) If you are in Melbourne you can come and look at mine and trail it if you wish? Cheers.

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Follow Up By: Mtb rule- Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 18:53

Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 18:53

Thanks John,

Not in Melbourne, but annexe size is a issue due to 12 and 9 YO.

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Mtb

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Reply By: pling - Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 at 12:21

Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 at 12:21

Hi Mtb,

I have a Track T Van which is ideal for the two of us and we love it.

Depending on the size of the kids, will make a difference as to the size of camper you will need.

We can not fit our three 9 year old grand kids on the the hard floor area and have any access area, but lstill ove it for the boss and I.

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Follow Up By: Mtb rule- Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 at 13:05

Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 at 13:05

Pling,

On our trip this year I spoke to many tvan owners and all spoke very highly off them. We were at Birdsville when the concert was on and passed 30+ in one day.

I replied to rum pig in post below regarding vans, have you thought about a caravan instead of the tvan?

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Mtb

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Reply By: rumpig - Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 at 18:48

Saturday, Aug 30, 2014 at 18:48

Hi Mtb.....can i suggest you look at joining up to MySwag forum and ask the same question over there, it's a dedicated camper trailer forum www.myswag.org

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Follow Up By: Mtb rule- Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 at 12:59

Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 at 12:59

G'day rum pig,

Thanks for info regarding my swag forum. Over the last week we have been also discussing off-road vans as well, eg jayco expanda outback.

A couple of mates have gone to vans from trailers and when they did Cape York, left vans in Cook town and tented for 10 days, returning to collect vans heading to gulf country.

More options......

Cheers,

Mtb

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Reply By: PieterP - Friday, Sep 05, 2014 at 16:33

Friday, Sep 05, 2014 at 16:33

Hi,
I'm very interested in getting the Patriot. Had a long discussion with them at the Melbourne show. The family size tent easily fits two stretches in the second bedroom.

It is also a tough trailer and will go anywhere. Nice article i n the new CamperTrailer magazine.

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Follow Up By: Mtb rule- Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 at 19:25

Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 at 19:25

G'day,

Thanks for your reply, I brought the magazine 4 days ago. I've also been looking at kimberley kampers. The classic is $35000. Have you looked at these?

Cheers,

Mtb

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Follow Up By: PieterP - Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 at 19:32

Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 at 19:32

I did. I don't like them much. The hard floor campers that open to the back are nice for a quick setup but not so good if you need to set up the awning and tent, I think.

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