Small Offroad Caravans

We are VERY happy with our Trakmaster. No issues with dust except when some dope left a window open in a dust storm.

I havent seen any Gibsons for sale.

Our Anderson plug stays plugged in & works, not sure what types of issues your expecting

2 fridges off 1 battery is a bit of a big ask - would recommend you think about an extra battery.

cheers

mh

Hi Frizza 99,
We are looking for same the same but all the ones we've found are too expensive for us at present for what we want to do. A choice we're looking a is the Sturt or the Supreme getaway poptop.
Visit trading post & have a look, there are some good Supremes there but no Trakmaster Gibson or Sturts as of 3 days ago haven't looked today yet. All have double beds which we don't want.
I will probably be hammered for this but about 10 yrs ago we went to Cape Leveque. Magic, however, at the time people were advised not to take trailers or caravans. We didn't because we only had a tent .
We saw a dreadful accident involving a 4by towing a trailer, the trailer flipped and flipped the car with it. It did serious dammage to both car and trailer but the people were only very shaken, The wife was furious...Ruined holiday and they had to get a tow truck out!
There is beaut accomodation or just leave your van at Broome & take a tent.
If you do choose to book accomodation, you'll have to do it well in advance, especially the little waterside shelters you can put your tent in.
Lombadina and Middle Lagoon are nice too.
Take care, safe travells. Ma

Back again Frizza,
There's a Trakmaster Sturt for Sale on trading post on this site.
There's a great Supreme getaway on trading post for 29,450 but it has a double bed.
Regards Ma.

Hi Bob

We have met several people who have been happy with the tiny Supreme off-road rear door model (11 or 12 foot i think). No bathroom of course at that size, and bed is sideways too short for us in the narrow van, which is about the same width as a Cruiser or Patrol for bush work.

Motherhen

Australian Offroad Campers Quantum or Eclipse, also the Gunyah.

Have you looked at an ultimate camper, king size bed dust proof, internal kitchen, and true 5 mins to set up.
Light and aero dynamic.

Thanks to all that have replied- all info and experiences greatly appreciated.

Some comments:
Ultimate rejected a/c too small inside, sick of canvas
Others rejected a/c have to cook outside and/or frig outside(eg Quantum)
Supreme no longer make a small off road van, and their nearest ,at 14'6'', is nearly as dear as a Trackmaster.
Appreciate the battery comments- agree with the need for 2 batteries with the compressor frig. We would be quite happy with a 90L 3 way.
We would forego the outside BBQ and take a small Weber with us.
Think the outside table a good idea.
Would install HWS. Also 16" wheels. Also awning.
On the Gibson/Sturt we like the ventilation ,the light, the layout.
On the Topaz we like the drawer system, dont like the feeling of claustrophobia with the windows that dont open, and shortage of windows
Its a tough call between the 2- would appreciated anyone with a Topaz joining in re dust and robustness.
When we add in our options both are nearly the same price

Please feel free to comment on our thinking!!!!!!!

To be honest, if a good second hand Trackmaster or Topaz came up at the right money we would buy either.

Thanks again to everyone
Bob

PS We took our Jayco Outback to Cape Leveque!

Frizza,
have a read here:

Thread 76155

Thread is about larger sizes than you are looking for but, underneath the skin, the workmanship is the same.

Scroll down to the photos.