What's the best camper trailer that sleeps four?
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 at 13:54
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Chris G12
Hi all
I'm doing some research for our top end odyssey we're planning to do in March 2016.
We want an off-road camper, not because we're hardcore four-wheel drive nuts but we don't want the trailer to limit where we may choose to go and I expect we'll do our share of corrugated roads.
I'm trying to find the best camper trailer that will comfortably sleep a family of four (two adults and two kids who'll be 8 and 6). We want something that won't require the kids beds to be set up in the annex like a standard camper.
We've looked at the Conqueror UEV 490 - really love it but the price is sooo high. Currently looking at the Skamper Kamper
Dingo (
http://skamper.com.au/products/dingo-hard-floor/).
Any comments on the Skamper or do you have any other recommendations?
Cheers
Chris
Reply By: Danna - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 at 20:44
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 at 20:44
Hi Chris
We went thru pain of research including travel to Qld. In our view, best is Ecomate Traveller (forward folding camper) $21,990 by ModCon.
These campers have few better points over others:
1) 100 litre stainless
water tank with baffle
2) 12? electric brakes
3) 16? alloy wheels
4) 2x 100amp hour deep cycle battery
5) Tent and annex roof water proofed with PU coating (only one on market)
6) Door that opens to the side and can be locked when you sleep (can remove steps for higher clearance)
7) The axles are bolted on, not welded (in case of break down far easier to repair than fixed - welded to your camper)
8) Queen size bed and innerspring mattress
Please don’t forget after sales care and service ModCon as much as we know is excellent.
You are the customer with them, not a number like with others!
They are just a few points why we like it.
Wish you a happy choosing Dana
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 at 22:36
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 at 22:36
Chris,
Just remembered that part of our family bought a hard top camper, from a firm in Deception Bay(North of
Brisbane).
Paid less than $20K, from memory, and they're very pleased with it. Been on numerous trips around
Cairns, and out to Mt Molloy as
well. Has independent coil spring
suspension, and usual stove and washing basin. Big annexe that would provide plenty of shade/space for 2 kids.

Camper, from Deception Bay Qld
Bob
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Reply By: Geobserver - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 14:11
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 14:11
I own a Camel and it is Aussie made, high quality canvas, build, etc. See
http://www.camelcampertrailers.com.au/ No problems at all after 10+ trips.
We have two kids, and after trying
camp bunks they reckon air beds on the floor are the best comfort. A foot pump has them set up in five minutes. Still plenty of room to move about inside and just chuck them up on the main bed if you need to use the floor space for chairs in bad weather.
Happy travels!
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Follow Up By: Krooznalong - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 14:22
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 14:22
Air beds are a PITA - cold in winter, tend to go flat at most inopportune times. Much better off with self inflaters IMHO - at least that has been our experience (>40 yrs of
bush camping).
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