Coromal Campers

We also looked at the off road Coromal camper (Sillouette). Eventually after researching extensively, we chose a Goldstream Link off road model. We had it optioned a bit with an oversize chassis (six inch instead of 4/5 inch), independent suspension,16 inch wheels, treg hitch etc. All of which made the camper sit higher. One of the things that puit us off the Coromal was that the external skin was made of fibreglass. We preferred aluminium as it is easier repaired in event of a bingle or errant stones. None of the "campers" such as these are really designed for hard core off road, but driven sensibly will go most places. I have also queried cape york with conflicting results. The shorter the camper the more places you can go and of course the lighter it is. Ours weighs a bit over a tonne and I would not like to tow any heavier off road.

Thanks Johnnotoo for your reply.

We bought a 2nd hand Coromal Magnum - the model before the fibreglass.
You will still find these around.
The magnum is a true off-road unit. Have taken ours on properties west of Eromanga; over some reasonably serious creek crossing and outback tracks; the beaches at Double Island, and many tracks in between.
Tow unit is a 4.2 TD Patrol; Weight of camper -aprox 1.4 fully loaded.
You will still find the magnums advertised second hand.
Around the $18,000 mark for a 420.
Ours includes battery, marine pump; Hot water system; external shower etc.
Given the reputation of the company, I would expect the move to fibreglass would be backed by some serious research and quality control.
New technology always a while to prove itself - despite the reputation.
So - can highly recommend the Magnum. Would probably trust the companies reputation re the new material, if I was buying new.
I understand it depends on which track you take to the cape. Not done it (yet).
regards.................

Extract from Coromal Pioneer brochure -

The Coromal Pioneer range is designed to travel on and off sealed roads. They are not however designed to travel over all terrain. Travelling over rough, rocky jagged, pinnacled and potholed surfaces may amount to misuse and driver neglect. Any damage incurred as a result is excluded from the manufacturer’s warranty. Commonsense should prevail in these conditions.

Depends if what you call rough agrees with what they call rough. I'm sure they'd think parts of the Cape York run rough and maybe a bit more.

Hi HD, well we took ours to Innamincka and Birdsville in July this year and gave it what I would call a real workout. The section of the old Strezlecki Track had only been open a day after rains and was a real mess. Our Coromal Silhouette Pioneer handled it without a problem. The Cordillo Downs Road was also horrendous, with serious mud and ruts then stones, but didn't worry the van. I am more than happy with the way our van is performing.

As for the Cape, it would depend which track you took and how long your model was.

Happy trails, Mike.

we have a magnum 420 bought it about 3 yrs ago when it was then 2 yrs old it has been some rough places with no failures,however its sheer bulk limits where you can go offroad,we had the cables that winch the roof up fail early,we found corromal use nylon pulleys with steel cable so the steel cables cut through the pulleys and you cant raise the roof.we replaced the nylon pulleys with steel pulleys,a common fix i was told cost around $500 no other problems.

on our last outback trip stones thrown up from the goodyearmtr disintegrated the pvc tube holding tent poles,and the protective padding on the front of the van and allso penetrated the front panel of the van with holes up to 2 inches,have now had custom formed al chequer plate fitted to the van looks and works really good.we paid $11400 for immaculate 2 yr old van still on original tyres.

The in-laws have a 22' van which they have had no end of trouble with. It seems to be mostly fittings though, like leaky window seals, dodgey lock mechanism on entrance door twice, hot water system for starters. Maybe they got the one bad one!