Ultimate Camper Options

Hurry up and order one before they sell them all !

Hi Phantom

I am not sure about pricing, but from our experience with our Prado, I purchased an extended Hayman Reese hitch ( give me extra 2" ) and with the car parked at a very slight angle, my back door opens fully.

Awnings, we have 4 may sound crazy but this is what we have. Over the front of the camper, we have the standard awning that never come off. For the rear, we the full length in 2 sizes. One that extends out more that 2.5 metres and we use that only for extended stays, as it uses 3 poles and ropes. It is great and give fantastic protection from sun and rain.

For stay of say a coupe of days, a full length, comes out fully over the back step area, but uses the spa rods which are dead easy to use and put up. For one nighters, we use the half awning that only uses the 2 spa rods.

I installed my own water filter, a dead easy job and I bet a lot cheaper than if they are going to buy and install by Ultimate. As for the under wrap around awning, save your money and stick with a tent or swag. Look at the second hand campers that come up for sale and those that have the wrap around awning usually say only ever used once or very little.

Yes for the EMP underlay, the two LED bed lights, the rest is up to you.
By the way, how much do they want for the extended drawbar?, as I let it is more than $110.

One must that is never ever spoken about and you order direct from Christian here in South Australia, is the Stone Stomper. Read the Ultimate Form and guys are honest and you and you will be surprised on how many have broken rear windows on their tow vehicle from ising no protection, also the gear they use now on the front of the campers is very brittle, compared to the older softer protection. Guys that do not use stone stompers have had major chipping on the nose cone from rocks hitting the camper, so do not let the salesman say it never happens, and will cost you mega dollars to get it resprayed.

Enjoy your new camper.


Cheers


Stephen

To set the scene we have three Ultimates across our group of guides. An XPLor which is about the equivalent of a GT, an XTrak and Elite Gold. So I reckon I can offer some experience from our operations with them over the last five years depending on which one.

Your reasons for choosing the GT are fine

Extended drawer bar. Yes no hesitation it makes for an easier reversing experience and as you tow with a Prado, we have two, then it also allows for the rear door to be opened quite easily

Clear window covers. Yes if you camp/travel in winter. The kitchen one is the most important as that window has no canvas over it unless you select the "fox wing'" type four piece awning setup. Or wraparound awning as you have mentioned

Wrap around awning. Interesting we have it but are also getting the large awning so we can convert to a room when camped up for more than a couple of days. We will get Austral Canvas in Adelaide to make up some shade cloth sides for summer as well. We use the wrap around a bit as it is nice to have the shade over the kitchen end particularly when you don't really have any options to orientate the camper which is pretty common. So take your pick but you will most likely end up with more than one for flexibility.

Your package includes the DO35 hitch which is easier to use for some over a Tregg but a personal preference. We have used both and the Oz Hitch which is a great option but we are moving to the DO35 (V2) to see if the improvements they say they have made really do work for us

Rob

We have had our Elite since 2010 and shortly after purchase we upgraded to inner spring mattress. Made a huge difference over the foam mattress and was well worthwhile. Some are happy with the foam mattress though so this is something you can decide on later. As mentioned the clear window covers get used regularly especially the one in the kitchen. The main awning is good for stays longer than a couple of nights. Cheers