Tru Blue Camper vs others
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 14:28
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Wheaters
Hi all,
We are looking to purchase a Camper Trailer for various
camping trips.
We have currently enjoyed
camping and now want to step up to a camper trailer. I have had a look at various trailers and are thinking that a Tru Blue - Eagle SS would suit, good value for money with plenty of extras for around $20 -$25K. Could anyone give an opion??
My partner and I are looking to travel from
Melbourne to the Kimberly's, across to Mt.Isa and back to
Melbourne.
Reply By: jaybz75 - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:05
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:05
We just hired a prospector II 4x4 camper trailer from
http://hireacampertrailer.com
to go up the
canning stock route and it was fantastic. I think they are about $22K to buy. The hard fold out floor is great as it only takes 1 min to set up. I wouldnt buy any camper trailer that didnt have a hard floor after using this one. It has a great kitchen too, tows really
well and has a bulletproof finish. Didnt let any dust inside either. We were really impressed.
Hope this helps
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Follow Up By: Wheaters - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:12
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:12
Thanks for that, I had a look at them yesterday they looked
well made. Did you find that you had enough room in the bed and in the living area?? How did it tow?
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Follow Up By: jaybz75 - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 18:09
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 18:09
The fold out floor area i is only the size of the trailer so its not huge but big enough to lay another 2 swags on it if the rain came.
There is a big awning too that mounts on the side that can be enclosed but we never bothered as we only stayed in the same place for 2 nights maximum.
The bed lifted at the end with the help of gas struts giving access to an area of maybe 6ft x 5ft x 20in. Its all lined in carpet too.
It towed really
well behind a hzj75 and also a RA rodeo 3.0td. The web site says it weighs 622kg.
I looked at quite a few before i hired the prospector and it was by far the most sturdy looking and had a great finish and you would expect it too for that kind of money.
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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:27
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:27
Double check the weight!
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Follow Up By: Wheaters - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:33
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:33
Yes it seems that a lot of people tell wobblies, whats the best way to check it??
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:40
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:40
Dunno really,
mine had a tare weight of 450kg on the compliance plate & weighed in at 911kg.
Had other issues too, I would be happy to discuss, but, in fairness to all, not on a public
forum.
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Follow Up By: Wheaters - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:43
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:43
How could it be that far out, which model did you buy??
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Follow Up By: madcow - Monday, Oct 13, 2008 at 07:40
Monday, Oct 13, 2008 at 07:40
A freind of
mine had the same issues with weight amongst a couple of other things also. Mainly the kitchen but it was repaired albeit it could have been done better in the finish. some things I noticed were the finish in the stitching in the seam area where exposed canvas where not tucked back in itself. saying that they were pretty good value
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Monday, Oct 13, 2008 at 11:55
Monday, Oct 13, 2008 at 11:55
Model was an Eagle. How it was taht far out , I ahve no idea, I only know that I have a photo of the compliance plate & a copy of the weighbridge certificate.
As I said previously, if you want full details of my problems I am happy to discuss it offline.
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Reply By: AG10 - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 17:54
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 17:54
Gday i bought a tru blue camper the 'falcon on road 'about 4 years ago best thing i ever bought , goes everyware my patrol goes , boat on top , slide out kitchen , 5 of us sleeping in it very comfy , ive added a few extras since always go back to them to alter this and that never a problem , very strong trailers god service you will be very happy
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