Sunday, Jul 24, 2005 at 21:05
Hi Shorty and Kaz. See my reply to Steve below. The Odyssey has heaps of storage, but I don't think that is your issue. As you seem to suggest, your problem is the debate between function (ie off road capability) and convenience. Welcome to the club!!
If there was an easy solution, I think most of us would have taken it.
Steve (the owner) at Australian Off Road Campers has recognised this difficulty and is currently building a prototype of a genuine off roader of the 'pop up' or similar type. I've seen it a couple of times during development during visits to the factory. Looks to be coming along very
well, but I think he would also admit it is a real challange. To build in the comfort and convenience, you get a bigger (typically longer and possibly higher) trailer. Straight away that limits off road capability.
Life is a compromise unfortunately. Good luck with the hunt.
One of the members of this
forum (10 Para) has a top of the line Odyssey with heaps of canvas. He and his wife live in it for months on end fishing in Australia and New Zealand. Would have no trouble sleeping a family of 5 (and having a football match!!!), but set up time is probably a bit long, particularly for short stops.
Do a search for 10 Para and send him a PM if you are interested. He lives on the
Gold Coast.
(Hi Brian, hope you don't mind me mentioning your ID and set up. Too late now anyway!!)
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