camper vans

I have just re-installed the 4x4 webpage back to my website, this is only for a guide , I don't own a business, some links may not work, I have to go through them as it's been over 12 months ,the list of campers is down the bottom right side.

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Hi gonnaBs

if you have a chance, try hire one of the campers for a test run before you rush out to buy one

Here are a few things you may want to consider before buying/owning one of these

You really should do a few practice runs in one before using so you can get the art of the up/down procedures. You need to work out how to do it in the rain. This can be done with bed flys up so you have somewhere to work under when setting up or packing up.

I prefer to have the largest camper that i can afford/store at home/tow/travel with in the terrain i go on in my holidays. The larger it is the more storage inside you have, but the more you will take and have to tow around. Where will you practically put everything you need and want to take?

Do you need an "offroad" version? Do you have to consider suspension setup?

Some camper layouts have the fridge opposite the doorway which can be very handy when you need to access it with roof down or if you forget to switch it over to 12V etc when you pack up. Will the camper fridge be big enough for fridge and freezer space? What else will you need for that? You will probably need to modify the camper fridge to make it work properly and actually cool down including upgrading the cable size to the fridge and fit computer style fans at the back.

What layout do you want? Do you want to have the table/seats separate from the lounge area (eg SWAN) so you each have your own space.

Will you want to use a microwave or oven (depends where you are going and your cooking methods)

Do you really need a new one or will a good secondhand camper suffice. The savings allow you to gear it up to what you need for your travels.

Do you need to consider battery power or battery back up, charging by??, need for solar?, water storage if camping away from van parks etc, front boot for storage, wheels/tyres to match the tow vehicle, what hitch type do you need, fuel storage if travelling off the beaten track/how many spare tyres?/ need for roof racks?/outdoor type shower?

Do you need a full annexe and/or awning only? If you are camping in one spot for a lengthy time you may want to put a large silver tarp over the setup to keep you cool and dry. You will need to plan what you need for that?

Bed flys and awnings/annexe roofs can be permanently mounted on the camper or fitted afterwards in a sail track. Some are in zip up bags on the van or are stored folded up.

What will your tow vehicle be?

Do you realise that campers are easy to break into if they are left behind while you are out touring in the tow vehicle somewhere? Do you need to consider that?

Buy a service/repair manual to take with you. They cost about $45 and could prove to be worthwhile when you break something or need an insight on how part of it works. Search for "trevor eastmans service manual" in jayco etc. i have a website on another computer for these if you need it

Try ask anyone you meet that owns one what they like/dislike/would like to change or add to theirs and what extras they have fitted. Most van owners are very keen to brag about their vans so you should get plenty of firsthand info that way, Good luck ....

Hi Gonna,
We are the proud owner of a Coromal PS421, the S421 is the on-road model, we have the Pioneer Silhouette, we are extremely happy with it, tows well dont even know you have it on the back of the car, its comfortable and doenst leak, with the two of us it only takes 10 mins to pull out the bed and put up the awning, I would strongly recommend the corromal to anyone.

Good luck!!!!