buying second-hand 4WD & camper trailer

Whilst it is true that Brisbane prices are cheaper than say New South Wales, you have to be very carefull with your choice because a lot (not all) of the 4x4 in that part of Qld are used on either Nth and Sth Stradbroke, Morton and Frazer Islands which are all sand islands.

As for camper trailers, take your pick. There are so many variations on the same concept and so many manufacturers that it is almost a minefield. If you are arriving in time for the National 4x4 Show at Darling Harbour in March, that would be a good place to get some ideas on whats available, but that would only be for new campers. I would suggest that you look at the Trading Post (www.tradingpost.com.au) and key in camper trailers under the search area of that site, otherwise some of the magazines such as Caravan Trader.

Good luck and enjoy our country.

If you buy secondhand, (and aren't too mechanically minded) what ever you buy, where ever you buy it - get it inspected by a reputable specialist 4wd service centre. They will give you more detailed feedback on the quality and past history of the vehicle than your average motoring association.

Another tip from past experience, if you buy from a dealer, it may be worth doing some homework on the dealer itself. I once made a purchase, ran into difficulty with the dealer, only to discover they were already the subject of a significant Department of Fair Trading investigation.

Welcome, have a good time, and don't rush around trying to see everything, spend time just soaking up your surroundings.

Try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/campertrailers for info on the campertrailer!

Brian

Make sure that you read the Camper Trailer Feature release by us the other day.

Enjoy!
David