Carry me camper

Never used one Phil but the whole box is on your vehicle and has a tent on top. The storage is in the box.

When you want to camp you can then set up the tent.It is said that you can take the box off and leave it insitu while you go travelling but usually you find you pack up each time. We have used a camp box with a tent at ground level instead, but sleep IN the box on the back. You can leave some gear in the tent when you go exploring then,

You can visit Candy Campers site

I know a couple of people who have them. They are good value for money, and suit those who are happy to just buy a big box and quality tent. You can then add whatever you like for storage inside, so you can make your own storage out of cubeloc, add your own fridge slide (I think Candy still make a neat tilt down fridge slide). You can bolt a couple of spares on the back too.

Hardly anyone seems to take them off while away, but do so when at home.

Only downside that stopped us from getting one was the height of the side doors wasn't high enough for tall people - tend to hit your head. Because of this, we had our own box custom made, and we prefer to sleep on the ground.

The owners of Candy Canvas and Carry Me camper are Phil and Sandy and you will find it hard to get more genuine people .

Carry Me Campers also have outings and gatherings of owners more than once a year at different locations throughout Aus arranged by Phil and Sandy and their son and they are attended by many campers so you would say that confirms the quality of product and the friendliness and sincerity of the family.
Ian

Ron Moon has dragged one up Africa and across Europe and Asia.

It seemed to do the job.

Ron Moon's Trip Across Europe and Asia.

cheers

Have you thought of making one? They are quite easy to make, just have to put a bit on time in to the project. I made mine to take on and off the ute and it can be done with ease. Mine only cost about $300 in materials, second hand light gauge gal for the frame and alloy sheet for the cover. If you want to give it a go I can run you through the how to do it. Cheers Tony

Hi Phil

We have one and love it.
The only drawback I didn't like was the ladder that they were to supply at the time (we opted not to buy it) but we bought a different type of ladder that works a treat.
Phil, Sandy and Rick will be only too happy to answer any questions you need to ask, just email or free call them on the number they supply on their website.

Cya
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Thanks to all that replied, much appreciated. I will be taking a trip down to South Australia at Christmas time and will certainly make a stop at Phil and Sandy's workshop.

Cheers: Phil

Hi Phil,
We have had one for years. It has been down the CSR, all around central Australia, Boggy Hole, Flinders Ranges, Simpson Desert, Anne Beadell Highway, Gunbarrel Highway and Goog's Track. Probably quite a few other places I can't think of at present. It is a tough unit.

They have a few things to get used to and they are not for everyone. I see someone mentioned the ladder. The new campers have plates welded to the rungs so they are easier on the feet. The other is the open nature. Ours is old enough to not have a back window so we tend to leave the sides up. In fact we only put them down in sever conditions ie high winds as it stablises the tent part. We have had the sides up when it has been -2 with no issues. If it is windy you must put the sides down. Once down it will take a lot. We were one sandhill from the sea down on the Coorong earlier in the year. Apparently wind speed was ~90km/hr. It drummed a bit and rocked the cruiser a fair bit but all held together.

We have packed it with the canvas dripping and the bedding stayed dry. They are basically dust proof, I think I vacumed it out for the first time this year, mainly because a dust storm caught us with the side doors up.

We have made a few mods. Was not keen on the optional midgie net so we hung a standard square mozzie net over the bed with a few bits of velcro (hence why the sides can stay up). Has not moved for a few years it has been there. It is easier to use as you just lift the edge on the way in, no zips. The unit can move a bit on the tray so I put some strips of conveyor belt rubber under the bottom rails. This works well though I am thinking of adding some enhancements to stop it moving at all. The other thing was a false floor behind the pantry so the storage was how we wanted it. If you see someone camped somewhere they will often show you what they have done. We have borrowed qite a few ideas.

We have a 10 minute rule where we need to have the camp set up in 10 minutes for an overnight stay. This is easily achievable and in 10 minutes we are set up, chairs out and beer in hand! I hate spending an hour setting up camp. A lot of our storage solutions are set up to meet the 10 minute rule. To get the most out of the camper you need to know your requirements and set up the storage and lay out to suit. I have spent a lot of time setting up racks for solar cells and inverters so I can get to things easily and stuff does not just wander around.

Steve

Hi Phil
as already been said they are great i have one which i do not take off at all,as far as the sides being a bit low i extended the hyd/struts about one and half inches which lifts lid about 5 inches in total.
I have in mine fridge,water,one shelf,2 cupboards.lift up table.240 power,and 12v as well.
no water or dust problems i fold my sides not roll as most do when folding up tent.
I also changed my ladder mine hangs on top edge does not touch ground.
on down side for me is u have to pack up to go any were.
the company that makes them travel to most 4x4 and camping shows.
I have been using rooftops since 1984.
the old saying horses for causes.
cheers reggy 2