TAMBO CAMPER OR BULLOAK CAMPER OR OTHER???
Submitted: Monday, Jan 19, 2009 at 20:20
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Looking to buy an off camper trailer for a trip around OZ and would appreciate any readers comments on these 2 brands -
TAMBO CAMPERS AND BULLOAK CAMPERS (or another). Both companies are from VIC but we live in
Newcastle NSW, and these two brands we have narrowed down in terms of value for money, strength and quality features. The camper is to suit 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 5 and 2) and we are keenly interested in good or bad
feedback as
well as any useful info that we should consider when ordering a camper for such a trip....We will be towing with a 1999 Rodeo Dual Cab 2.8L Turbo Diesel vehicle. Nothing special, but reliable and we own it and dont want to
fork out more dough on updating vehicle as
well. We are planning to go for as long as our money lasts (4 months + ) and plan to keep the camper after the trip for many more years of family camping trips in school holidays etc etc...We have been looking for used campers along these lines but are finding the search very difficult and hardly ever seem to come onto the market!! As much help and advise possible please....
Reply By: Member - Tour Boy- Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 11:35
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 11:35
Central Coast Canvas near Gosford do an awsome camper top. We spent 6 months looking in person to various makes and models and these came up trumps, built as we wanted it no arguments just a simple no worries.
The trailer to put under it was built by Central Coast Trailers and the same, we told them about the pounding we were going to give it in the gulf and cape and was built how we wanted and it didn't break.
After 5 weeks and 12000km in bulldust and corrugations we only had very minute dust in the camper and trailer.
We sold it for the same price we paid for it when we moved interstate and are giong to get them to make us another one soon and bring it up to QLD.
We had 16 ft tent and awning and the 15oz ripstop canvas is that good that at night with lights on in the tent, you cant see a shadow from outside, so no worries for the ladies getting changed. Huge windows and plenty of air and also a large rolldown clear window so you can have light on overcast days.
No affiliation just a VERY happy camper.
Cheers
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 21:10
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 21:10
Hi Dave
Could you provide some pics of the trailer and any specs you can give would be appreciated. Either post them here or email them to me. Since I am from
Newcastle I might go and have a look at their work.
Could you supply contact info on Central Coast Canvas and Central Coast Trailers.
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy- Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:59
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:59
Hi Dick, I have found a couple for you, not the best but they will give you the idea.Image Could Not Be FoundImage Could Not Be Found
Cheers
Dave
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Reply By: Alfantz - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:49
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:49
We have had aTambo for 5 years and have been very happy with it. We also chose this camper for its value for money, strength and quality features and have not been disappointed. We have the standard kitchen on the tailgate and the lift up side. We also have the three side walls for the awning. We rarely use them but like to have them just in case. We have taken it across the simpson without a single problem(Tyres at 8psi),
Flinders Ranges and many weekends around the high country in Vic. We have 2 kids currenly 8 and 5 who sleep on
camp bunk beds rather than the floor. These can be slid under the matress when packing up, so hardly any dismantling. Keith and Amanda are very pleasant to deal with even after the sale. I have called a few times over the years for advice or for minor repairs (normal wear and tear) and they are always happy to help. I would advise to match the trailer tyres to your car tyres so that you have 2 available spares. I know the design has changed a little bit over the years so I would go with their advice in terms of extras requred for your needs. These guys use their campers for the same thing we do so they have real life advice on their product. I look at some of the other camper trailers on the market now and sometimes I get envious of the flash kitchen setups, but then I think, what we have is perfect for our needs and it was great value for money. Everthing just works.
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Follow Up By: escapesilv - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 14:33
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 14:33
Yes, that is how we feel about our
Tambo camper, great quality canvas, very strong trailer and very
well designed, extremely good value for money.
Cheers
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Reply By: escapesilv - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 14:22
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009 at 14:22
Yes another
Tambo fan, we have had ours for 2 and 1/2 years , drove down from
Sydney to pick it up, and came back along the coast, enjoying the trip and the new camper.
Done more than 30.000 Km. with it and I cant remember how many camping nights, and will be of again this long weekend.
Good luck and enjoy whatever you go for.
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