Trakmaster versus Evernew Off Road Poptop

Submitted: Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 12:10

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Peter Eltham

We are after an off road poptop that is 7’ by 14’ with a combo shower and toilet with 80W solar. After some research we have narrowed down the list of choices to a Evernew or a Trakmaster offroad poptop. The Evernew with control rider suspension is around $44,000 and the Trakmaster Kimberley is about $18,000 dearer. We consider that the Trakmaster has a superior furniture finish but are not sure what other advantages we get for the extra cost. I understand that both vans could handle the Gibb River Road and the Tanami. Please advise any comments on benefits of spending extra cash on a Trakmaster. (Please note I have put this question on both the Caravaners Forum and the Exploroz Forum). Thanks Peter.

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Reply By: Shaker - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 13:10

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 13:10

Furniture is important, nothing worse than opening up after a day of corrugations & finding that your interior has collapsed like a pack of cards!

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Follow Up By: Peter Eltham - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 15:59

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 15:59

Thanks Shaker. Cheers Peter.

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Reply By: Member - julie S (VIC) - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 13:33

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 13:33

We own an 15ft Evernew (not off road)poptop.
Could not be fault anything about it. Everything stayed put.
We have not travelled the Gibb or Tanami but did do a lot of travelling on dirt,corragated and very corragated roads at times on our 8 week travels last year.
We had the caravan serviced before we left and then again on our return and got a excellent report about the caravan.
Julie

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Follow Up By: Peter Eltham - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 16:01

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 16:01

Thanks Julie,
Cheers Peter

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Reply By: ChrisK - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 14:11

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 14:11

A tour of each factory would go a long way to educate you as to which one is offering the best product for your intended use. After you've decided which one is best then look at the dollars you have. Everything in caravanning is a compromise but at least you'll be better informed.

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Follow Up By: Peter Eltham - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 16:03

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 16:03

Chris,
Thanks for advice
Cheers Peter

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Reply By: Member - John B2 (VIC) - Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 15:15

Friday, Feb 04, 2011 at 15:15

Hi Peter,

This member has an Evernew and if you look in his profile (link below) you can see where he has taken it.

Graham and Ann
He was also on the caravaners forum, a nice and knowledgeable person he will be able to help you.

Cheers,
John

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