Ultimate Camper

Linda I haven't used one of these but a friend of mine has, great product. What do you mean putting them down? It's just a matter of reversing the putting up part etc. The main advantage of the Ultimate Camper is their space and storage and weight, really is a quality product. Off course these are designed for off road and some may prefer the external kitchen.

Hopefully you will get some more feedback from Ultimate owners or owners of other campers who did not buy the Ultimate, this is always important to hear why they chose another make etc.

Good Luck.

Linda,

Am i due to pick my ultimate up in two weeks. As stated earlier the pack away is just the reverse of the opening. I have played with these quite a few times at different camping shows and have found the process dead simple. I have read on the forum in the past that one ultimate owner said they pinched their fingers when doing the buckles up on the side, but i have not found that when i have used it. But with everything, everyones opinion will be different.
Going from a soft floor to the ultimate i can assure that i am in no way regretting the decision.

Hi Linda H2, my wife and I have owned our Ultimate since 2003. As stated earlier there is nothing to it whether erecting or packing it away.

Mine being an older model has a heavier lid than the newer ulti's and different gas strut system. Which all means that newer models are even easier to erect and pack away.

My wife and I take our time putting it up probably 8-10 minutes. Packing away is a bit longer as the canvas sometimes has a mind of it's own but still only takes 10 - 15 minutes.

The only fiddly thing (if you get this option) is the sunroom/annex. The awning is zipped and velcro'd to the main canvas and then the walls are velcro'd around it. It takes around 20 minutes to put up but this may be because I only use one hand as the other hand is holding the beer!

usguys07

Hi Linda,
We have had 2 Aussie Swag Campers and in July this year purchased an Ultimate Extrail with a compressor fridge and a lounge upgrade. The wife loves the inside kitchen and I like the weight issue (being at least 700kgs lighter than the A/S).
We picked it up one week and after i night's practise headed off to the Cape and back through Western Qld and NSW. It was all it was cracked up to be and we had no issues except a galley light failure on day 2.
I think the aussie swag electrics are far better,easier to get at and the deep cycle in lieu of 2 100amp cranking in the Ultimate,a good quality solar regulator and hard wired power points.
In hindsight I would purchase the Ultimate and buy my own deep cycle batteries and solar system the rest is a great package
Regards
TTD

Hi Linda
we sold our Camp-o-matic and bought an utilimate elite. the best thing we have done in years.
once you get the nack of packing up(about 10 mins.) it's a breeze. and we love it.
and great service from the manufacturer.

cheers

ED

Thanks to all you guys out there who answered my query. This is my very first forum and I can't believe the response.
It seems it really is the Ultimate, I have hardly heard a bad word about it.
We have just sold our Heaslip Slide on Camper which we had many great trips with, but we are in our early 60's and it was getting a bit of a PITA to pack it away, so much canvas and climbing on top of the ute and the cursing and swearing from the other half. We feel we are still a bit too young for a caravan yet and we can't bear the thought of not being able to do all those great places in our wonderful outback that a caravan just can't get to.
I love the idea of the indoor kitchen and it just seems such a breeze to set up.
We are going to the Bendigo Camping Show on saturday to have a look at it but it is still great to get feedback from people who own one.
Thanks again. LindaH2

We own Ultimate #519.

It is a bit easier to put up than it is to take down. Nothing much to go wrong when you open it, but when you are closing it the canvas usually wants to be in the wrong place. We find the front join is the most critical and someone needs to lay on the nose to access this join and keep the canvas from being pinched into the seal.

They are a great camper and the indoor kitchen is great on cold or wet days. We do not grill fatty food inside as it will create a bad smell which gets into the canvas. We carry another gas stove to use outdoors for grilling.

We towed ours across the Anne Beadell in July and there were no problems at all.

I researched campers before settling on a TVan
But I can say the Ultimate certainly has a good reputation
Personal thing is we dislike having the kitchen inside - (we are in the tropics) but others prefer it
Wouldn'r do bacon and eggs inside though, never mind what weather

Good choice

CJ

Hi Linda H2.

We have owned our Ultimate Camper since 2004.

Putting up and folding away is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Someone commented that the Annex is a bit fiddly to attach but remember that you don't have to use the annex each time but can use the self supporting awning on both sides. Unless we are staying for a minimum of 2 nights, and depending on the weather, we don't attach the annex but just use the awnings. We think the kitchen is great but use outside cooking as well.

The camper is made to go anywhere and it does! We have done quite a few trips including the Victorian High Country, Fraser Island and most recently the Flinders Rangers, and it performed beautifully. Compact, light, easy to erect and put away and very comfortable, the Ultimate is a great camping companion. We are sure you will have many wonderful trips.

Cheers
Bob & Di

Hi Linda

Have you seen the Travelander slide on camper. Also available as a trailer mounted version. We have one now for 3 years and love it.

Best part is the remote control electric arm that opens and closes the camper for you. 2 mins max to open. 3 mins to close with no effort. Further no long ladder to get up on the bed. Just an easy 3 steps to the inner spring queensize bed.

We have taken our camper all over WA into some of the roughest tracks, softest beaches with no problems. Planning on going up the Canning Stock Route next after meeting two other Travelander owners who have done the CSR.

Just another alternative and it is cheaper than the Ultimate but with more options inlcuded.

Cheers

Serendipity

Hi Linda,

I own an Aussie Swag, but my parents own an Ultimate. We often go camping together, and 'race' each other setting up and packing up. My parents usually win, but they don't put up any awning (I do). Even so, the Ultimate is very quick to set up and pack up. My mum can also do it by herself. One thing about the Ultimate is that when it is packed before a trip, mum has to open it a bit so she can get to the fridge (without having to crawl), and the storage areas under the seats. The same goes for unpacking.

They love their Ultimate, it is perfect for a couple. I went for an Aussie Swag because I have 2 young kids, and feel that it suited our needs best.

I like my outside kitchen in the Aussie Swag, but when it is bucketing with rain, it would be nice to have an inside kitchen. I also like the inside seats in the Ultimate for the same reason.

Good luck with your decision. There are so many campers out there each with their own pros and cons that you just have to decide what suits you the best.

Leanne

Hi Linda

We own Ultimate #813 and love it. We too had a soft floored camper before and just wish we had bought our Ultimate earlier. We went through all the options, we weren't ready for a caravan, we wanted something light to tow and would go where we wanted to go and most importantly quick to set up and pack up. We looked at everything and kept coming back to the Ultimate again and again.

It is everything we wanted. Just to answer a few of your concerns. Yes the bed must be made up each set up but it is easy. Leave the fitted sheets on and use doonas. By the time the outside is fully set up with the easy awnings etc the bed is made and we are ready for a beer and a wine. Pack up takes a little longer but we have each found our jobs and it is done in no time - way quicker than what we had previously.

We love the indoor kitchen and couch. It is great when the weather is lousy and to retreat from the flies and the wind. We don't cook smelly foods inside and just carry a simple stove for when it is needed. Mostly we cook on an open fire when we can anyway

Hope that helps with your decision

We're also looking at the Ulti. We seem to have addressed most queries but does wet canvas create any problems after being packed away? I can see that the bedding is removed but the wet canvas still has to go somewhere. Perhaps just a wipe-around with a towel?