which brand of camper trailer?

Hi karicher,
have a look at your local newsagent, can't remember the exact name of the magazine but it has 'Campertrailer' written right across it and it's has specs pics and prices of heaps of different brands. It's helpful when you can't get to see them all in person.

Cheers

Karicher

I recently purchased the Camel Bushman. Not cheap but very well built with a full length chassis. Canvas weight is above what's normally offered.

The only disappointing thing I found was the way Camel operate. Promises of build date, delivery date and what was included in the price became a sour point.

At the end of the day I was a bit perplexed why a company who produced such an excellent product, then let the whole thing down with poor customer service.

Regards

Kim

Have a look at the options offered by Southern Cross Canvas (Bayswater Victoria). They have a Bush Boss off-road campers that is well optioned and offers a additional kids rooms that provides adequated space. We bought one last year and have been very happy with it. Canvas is good and the trailers has heaps of storage and is robust.

TRACKABOUT.....


Grrr!!!

The TrakShak was designed many years ago by a family who had 4 kids - hence the way it offers extra sleeping accommodation - you can add an extra room under the second half of the fold.

What state are you in? There are some great local manufacturers in each state so if you tell us where you are it may save you some $$$ by purchasing local.

We do.

Seriously, there are a lot of manufacturers in the 4wd and camping industry making obscene amounts of money.

Have a look in the Trader section at our ad for camper trailers. This will give you an idea of a starting point.

I am currently doing a camper for a family, 7x4 gal trailer with 20 inch sides, tent section of 12 foot, full drawer system in the trailer for $5500.

Give me a call on 03 9706 6527 to discuss if you're interested.

Jim.

I did a lot of looking and tyre kicking 18 months ago looking for a suitably priced camper trailer for a 12 month round Australia jaunt. I settled on two that I though offered a very good level of equipment and robustness at a very reasonable price. They were the southern cross campers and the Tambo campers. I went with the Tambo Cooper in the end with full annex, tailgate kitchen, customised front storage bin (much larger), electric breaks, water tank etc etc etc. Whole thing on the road with the treg hitch was 11 grand. Wasn't disappointed and it proved to be a great unit considering the 40,000 outback Km it did over the next 12 months. Check them out here. Cheers.

Mick

I love the sound of the Trak Shak with the 2 beds! Perfect for my family!
Now, I need to know how much one will set me back! I am having trouble finding prices. Has anyone recently purchased one?

karicher - if I was in your position I would look for a camper that would sleep all your children up off he ground along with yourselves. We purchased a Swagman Off Road campertrailer back in 1998 from WA using only a video to look at it. Best camper we have had. Freight to Dubbo in NSW was $450. They have a site www.swagmancampers.com.au

A five berth would be able to sleep six people if children were small.



A J

Tambo Cooper Tambo trailers are great and the service is even better.

Hi
We have a KK and love it but if you have a family of three then u will need the kids room, we have 2 kids and they sleep on the floor, but it would be to cramped with 3 with out the zip on room, i think the trak shack would be a good option for a larger family and still quite quick to put up and down and a very good unit, i would look seriously at the suspension(coil independent) and try to have the camper track the same as the tow vehicle, and obviously all the features that u want.

MATTIE

We have a cavalier camper and are very happy with it. We have only done a small amount of offroad but it has travelled well. No dust leaks. We have 4 kids and got the 14' floor and annexe. We have no regrets

Karicher

3 years back I was like you. When we brought our Trak Shak, I hoped that everything would work out, and it did.

The build quality of the Trakky is brilliant, and the size of the Iindependent spring, wishbone, and the way it all works is gr8.
Just made to withstand the toughest of the tough.
I actually followed ours thru the Simpson Desert, and was so much in awe, as to how it just waddled over the dunes, I struck up the deal out there. And thats the point I would like to make..

They are tough, there is a heap of room, inside, and you can carry heaps of gear and tucker.
Will go anywhere you dare to go, and do it easy.

10 minute setup, and you are having a beer, and if you are oganised, 15 min out down.

Cheers MAte
Bucky

Hi karicher

I have had a trackabout for 3 years. Very happy with it. The after sales service and advice on any mods from John is excellent.

Howard.

It may depend a lot on what State you reside in so rather than give you a Brand Name reference, take a look at Campertrailers.org and click on the Manufacturers folder.

A wealth of information on this url for the newby and oldies as well.