slide on campers

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 09:37
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has anyone any info on slide on campers as we are going to buy one soon, any help would be helpful....
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Reply By: lizard - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 10:32

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 10:32
We got a CM Campers Ezi up , good value for money
http://www.cm-campers.com.au/ezi-up-camper/
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Follow Up By: david c17 - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:19

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:19
hi there , thanks for the that i have emailed them for a brochure and pricing. i didnt know they existed, regards dave.........
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Reply By: Member - MIKE.G - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 10:49

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 10:49
Hi David, we have had a Trayon Camper for 4 years now and are very happy with it. There are plenty of considerations to make before buying a slide-on. Space and weight are the two big factors. Your vehicle and the type of travel you do will depend a lot on what you get but as we do mostly bush camping, it suits us. The Trayon is made from aluminium so they are light and have some flexibility - you won't get either with a fibreglass construction. We did the Canning last year without any problems so I can vouch for the reliability - we have had no problems with ours at all. Have a look at the following website for more info.

http://www.trayon.com/

Cheers,

Mike
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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff M (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 12:56

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 12:56
Hi David,

Another vote for Trayon - our camper has been on the Canning Stock Route & Kimberley twice, numerous trips to the Vic high country, Eyre peninsula SA, and other places.

The Trayon is one of the lighter slide-on's on the market as Mike has mentioned, along with plenty of space and many other features. Each slide-on on the market have their own set of advantages and disadvantages, so do your homework before purchasing.

Many slide-on's are made overseas and fitted out in Australia, not necessarily a problem except if you want to buy Australian made.

I can't emphasise enough about the weight - it is extremely important to minimise the weight on the back of your ute and keep it well below the vehicle's GVM. I learnt the hard way that medium duty ute's will not last of the rough stuff carrying weight, even though I was below the vehicles GVM.

Good luck David with your investigations and purchase.

Cheers, Geoff
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Follow Up By: Horacehighroller - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 14:38

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 14:38
Further to the above follow-up - It's not just important to consider the GVM but extremely important not to exceed the rear avle weight limit. This is a significant issue with slide-ons on dual cab utes(and dual cabs in general).
Some people will fit heavy duty rear suspension to counter the "dragging bum" but that does nothing to address the axle weight. Everything you load behind the rear wheels goes on the back axle along with whatever weight is lifted off the front.

Good Luck with your prospective purchase.

Peter
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Reply By: Member - wicket - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 11:11

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 11:11
Have a look at thisslide-on a very well thought out unit
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Reply By: wombat100 - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 12:25

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 12:25
We have the Northstar 'Offroad 7' and very happy with it. Have recommended the brand to others, and positive feedback from all.
What vehicle are you using ?? Could also affect your choice !!

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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff M (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 13:05

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 13:05
David,

A good point about your vehicle! I believe a fully loaded Northstar camper will weigh close to 1 tonne making it unsuitable for meduim duty ute's such as the Hilux/BT50/Navara etc on rough roads.

Cheers, Geoff
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Reply By: david c17 - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:08

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:08
first of all i would like to thank all who replied to my question, as iam new at this. i should have clarafied a few things , we drive a 2005 nissan patrol ute with air bags on the rear also we have had a camper trailer before so this is the next step for us so i dont really want anything that has to be folded out. i have been looking at the millards and yorks but not sure as we love bush camping birdsville innaminka etc, yet to travel the southern end or the top end but when we can it has to cope, cant wait for your replies, regards dave and robyn
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Follow Up By: lizard - Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:55

Thursday, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:55
The main reasons we picked the CM Campers for our 2006 Patrol ute was the ease of setting up - takes about 2 minutes (more with annexe) goes straight up & bed rolls forward atop cab ..... we took ours down CSR in 2010 , no problems .... I think it is approx 400 kg empty , so when loaded is just right for Patrol ... ours was $11K in 2010 - approx $15K now I think .
cheers
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Reply By: zippy lou - Friday, Jun 08, 2012 at 12:40

Friday, Jun 08, 2012 at 12:40
Hi guys, hubby and I bought a naked rv in 2007. Just love it. Only get to spend weekends in it, but we are taking a month off in august and heading out to birdsville for the races. We have it on a new hilux which carries it well with off course all the suspension up grades, air bags etc. Previously had it on a falcon ute with airbags. It is a pop top and weighs about 500kg unloaded. Double bed over cabin 3 way fridge 2burner stove, sink outside shower, inside porta poti which hubby build into a cupboard. Very easy to take on and off, takes us 10 mins. Made in Caloundra qld.Made out of fiberglass, very nice looking unit. Hope that helps
Cheers willie n chris
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Follow Up By: david c17 - Friday, Jun 08, 2012 at 18:48

Friday, Jun 08, 2012 at 18:48
thanks guys have seen them will keep that in mind, regards dave and rob,,,,,
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