Aussie Swag Offroad Campers...What to look for in a 2nd hand jobby

Submitted: Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 09:47

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Member - Chris M (QLD)

Gday again all,

Found a second hand aussie swag offroad camper for sale, and am going to have a look at it this afternoon.

From your own experience, if an offroad camper has been on several trips, apart from having the canvas in really good nick as it's very expensive to replace, is there anything else I should be looking for?

Did aussie swag do an offroad jobby in the mid 90's? It comes with the queen size bed, hard floor, 12v power/lights, new 3 way fridge/freezer, water tank, gas stove, annexe, toilet, shower cubicle (not one made of besser blocks), 2 gas bottles, 2 spare wheels. I called and it has new tyres, alloy rims, deep cycle battery that charges off mains whilst driving, and the canvas was replaced 12 months ago so apparently in near new condition.

Any hot tips? Thanks again!

Cheers

Chris.

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Reply By: Redeye - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 12:43

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 12:43

Hi Chris,

Had my Aussie Swag for a couple of years now without problems. The bed is better than my home ensemble.

You will require a Gas certificate.
Have the wheel bearings checked.

How did you get a 3 way fridge/freezer ? Or is it a 3 way fridge. (being pedantic)

Sounds good to me. What model is it.

Have fun with it.

Redeye

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Follow Up By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 12:49

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 12:49

Gday Redeye,

Don't know yet, but am checking it out this afternoon. A gas certificate from the owner I'm assuming?

The 3 way fridge/freezer apparently. But I will post further on Monday.

Thanks for your help thus far!

cheers

Chris.

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Follow Up By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 08:37

Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 08:37

Gday Redeye,

Well, I ended up buying the camper, much to the missus delight.

Wheel bearings are fine, it's a brand spankin' new Chescold 50L Fridge Freezer.

From Trucksters post, I can see that it's the Offroad Mark II 1989 model with the second door and the window above the bed.

Needs a paint, a few trims replaced, but the canvas is as new, the flyscreens all new. Will most likely put a new piece of marine ply in the floor, and put a new mattress on it, but apart from that it's all good. Has a deep cycle battery, new gas bottles, and 62 litre water tank. Also has the double storage tubs.

I have a mate who will put in an extended drawbar, suzi leaf springs and some shocks and I'll run a set of 14 x 6 allterrain bfg's on it. I'll paint it the same color as the truck and for around 2 grand, it'll come up a treat, in the end it will cost me around 8 grand in total, and AAMI will cover it for 14k once all done. So for that, I'm happy!

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 16:40

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 16:40

Aussie Swag Camper Trailers.
Phone: (07) 3881 1903

From their FAQ page.

Q: How long have you been making Aussie Swag campers
A: We began manufacturing Aussie Swag Campers in early 1986. One year before the current owners of Campomatic & almost ten years before Kimberley campers. In fact, we were responsible for many innovations in flip over design campers.

-1986 Fully galvanized chassis
-1987 Under floor storage bins
-1988 Kitchen units
-1988 Refrigeration boxes on draw bar
-1989 Window over draw bar end and second door way in camper tent
-1992 Treg 360 degree trailer coupling used
-1993 Lift up bed and mattress with gas struts used
-1993 Slide out storage drawers under the bed
-1994 Gas struts on camper body tp assist opening & closing
-1995 Solar panels installed on campers for refrigeration
-1996 Independent coil trailing arm suspension
-1996 Fixed built-in dust-proof kitchen pantry
-1996 Swing around kitchen that does not intrude on space in trailer body
-1999 Nose cone storage box
-2000 Kids room available
-2001 Tropical roof standard on all Aussie Swag Campers. A second suspended roof froms a breeze way to keep camper cooler, eliminate condensation and to stop bird droppings, sap from trees etc. damaging the main tent. It can be easily taken off to be cleaned or replaced
-2002 New Ultra model released. The best equipped hard floor flip over camper available in Australia
-2004 Ultra 4 burner stainless steel kitchen standard on all models

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Follow Up By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 08:38

Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 08:38

Gday Truckster,

Thanks for the post mate. Yeah, looks like I picked up a 1989 model!

Cheers,

Chris.

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Reply By: Redeye - Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 09:04

Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 09:04

Chris,

Sounds great. I can only hope you get as much enjoyment out of it as I have with mine.

Did not have to paint my trailer as both the GU and camper are white.

You will require a break controller as the camper has electric breaks.

Good camping

Redeye

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