Camper trailers

Gday Ray,

I hadn't considered an Aussie Swag. I just had a look at the website, and it too is very impressive. But i think if i add it to my 'short list', then the list could grow again! Thanks for the help, but i think i will stick to the two that i have narrowed down to. I mean at a quick scan of the three, they are very very similar in shape, set up, storage etc.

John

I second the Aussie Swag. We have one and love it, especially the kitchen set up. Also, they have excellent customer service.
Another feature that swayed us was the awning - on the Aussie Swag it only needs 4 poles & ropes, and can stay attached and pack away with the rest of the canvas.
But, like you say, all 3 are similar in shape, set up etc, and I'm sure you'll be very happy with whatever one you choose.

Hi Leanne,

I noticed you mentioned the kitchen on the aussie swag camper. The one thing that stuck out for me in the pictures is the way it swung back toward the bed. Do you not get the cooking smells embedded in the sleeping quarters with the stove being so close?

John

Hi John,

Good question - I have not noticed any smells at all.

The stove has a stainless steel wind guard which covers two sides, plus there is a vinyl 'splashback' which attaches to the camper with velco. Both the windguard and the splashback are very easy to clean - any cooking splatter can be wiped away immediately.

We found the way the kitchen folds around and attaches to the side of the camper useful while we were away recently - we were in northern NSW a few weeks ago, and copped 200mm of rain in 4 days. We had the awning up, plus two end walls, the draught flap and a 'kitchen infill' (which fills in the area between the awning roof and the front kitchen & fridge storage boxes), and could quite happily cook outside without getting wet. I am sure that if the kitchen was one that just pulls out (without folding around to attach back to the camper) we would not have escaped the rain while cooking. Also, when we weren't using the kitchen, we could use the whole area under the awning because the kitchen is tucked neatly beside the camper. We found this useful because we have a 4yo, and the extra room to play was good.

Like I said previously, I'm sure you will be happy with whatever one you choose - they are all good campers.

Leanne

Leanne,

Thanks for all your info. And like you say...I will be happy with whatever I decide to get. It's just a bit daunting deciding on something that costs so much!!

John

Thanks for that Cram. Looks like a pretty good place to get some info.

John

Also check out this site and the associated Yahoo group. Lots of info.

My two bobs worth is not to buy unless you can check one out in the flesh. Also to see if you can hire one or one like your main focus.

Designs vary a lot and it's hard to know what will work for you and what will irritate you without some hands-on.

Good luck.

Hi Sigmund,

Yes it is very good advice to 'check it out in the flesh' before you buy. But being up here in Cairns, there seems to be only one manufacturer which is cape york trailers. I have just finished visiting with Ted from there, and have pretty much set on a CYT. like you say, 'in the flesh'. i saw the tent, i saw the kitchen, the independent suspension, the storage boxes, batteries, etc etc.

John

Thanks for that Gronk,

You info on your KK was invaluable...I think we have just made up our minds on a breed of camper.

John

Taz & Milka,

Thanks so much for the detailed trailer set up you have. And yes you are right...all things in life is a series of compromises. BUT...! There doesnt have to be so much compromise when you are a member of EO and are surrounded by so many wonderful and helpful people like yourselves! :-)

Thanks for your input and for sharing what you got.

John

Good to see you've made a sound decision.....enjoy your tripping around with your new baby :)

Andrew