Camper trailer recommendations

[AnD3rew]

I am struggling to work out which camper trailer to buy and would very much appreciate recommendations.

I have two teenage kids and want a rugged offroad setup which can handle some tough work. I also need something which can be setup quickly without hassle for overnight stops and short weekend breaks and has room for the two kids as well without having to spend an hour setting up an annexe and messing around with lots of poles and ropes. Preferably with a good kitchen and a battery etc.

My favourite overall set up is the Trak Shak which is the best and most flexible design I have seen to meet those requirements but they are too expensive and I have seen too many bad reports on quality.

Budget is up to $20k but would prefer to spend $15k and happy to buy a good second hand unit.

[MR LR]

Have a look at Redback campers, IMO no more stuffing round than a trak shak, and they are a lot more solid underneath :)

Cheers
Will

[Yorkie]

if if were to buy new would go trackabout (within budget), otherwise look for second hand you might get something suitable.
no.1 in my opinion something that requires limited poles to set up is best. :cool:

[bigcarle]

without trying to sound like an advert we are rather happy with our Castle Camper, the main tent will house 2 adults on the king size bed and 2-3 adults on the floor, takes around 10-15 mins 4 poles, 2roof braces, you dont have to put up the annex (it lays on the roof), if you do you double the floor area.
they are even selling the tent part separate now so you can install them on your box trailer (he uses Nathan trailers brand Brisbane)
Camper Trailers Brisbane-Queensland | Campers fit for a King (http://castlecampers.com.au/) is the link to see if it suits.
price is well within your range

[Disco44]

without trying to sound like an advert we are rather happy with our Castle Camper, the main tent will house 2 adults on the king size bed and 2-3 adults on the floor, takes around 10-15 mins 4 poles, 2roof braces, you dont have to put up the annex (it lays on the roof), if you do you double the floor area.
they are even selling the tent part separate now so you can install them on your box trailer (he uses Nathan trailers brand Brisbane)
Camper Trailers Brisbane-Queensland | Campers fit for a King (http://castlecampers.com.au/) is the link to see if it suits.
price is well within your range

Looking at the video and having a fair bit of experience with camper trailers and seeing the price of the above trailers they appear good value for money,depends on the ease of putting them up and dust proofing etc are some the things that I would look at.

[bigcarle]

to erect the main part i only need a hand to initially standup the tent off the trailer and unfurl from there i make it a one man job (wife gets in the way) and it takes me casually doing it around 10-15 mins. to then put up the annex (not with walls of floor, havent done that yet) another 10-15min again not rushing and just a bit of mucking around to get the first pole up and stable, again on my own. i have sen some people take longer to set up a Caravan!. have a talk to Aiden who owns the company very good bloke to talk to. i havent been anywhere too dusty unless you count a dirt road at Boonah at 70klm/h, no dramas all sealed

[Ivan]

bigcarle

You forgot to mention that the trailers are made by Nathan Trailers here in Brisbane and they also have a 5 year warranty on the trailer.

Rgds

Ivan

[big guy]

I have just what u need for sale in the market section, gives u spending money on fuel too!

[bigcarle]

bigcarle

You forgot to mention that the trailers are made by Nathan Trailers here in Brisbane and they also have a 5 year warranty on the trailer.

Rgds

Ivan

thanks Ivan i always forget that bit, mines a semi off road version

[Josh_WA]

We have just taken delivery of a new fully optioned Trak Shak... its a great bit of kit..... I cant wait to take it out in the tough stuff. We were worried about the quality and everyhting else as its very hard to find info on the company thats not people on forums with a personal vendetta.

Time will tell but any issues it has its still such a good base to work with that I could easilly resolve them and still have a great camper that suits us.

Your budget would get a pretty tidy 2nd hand unit that would be made in AUs with the leaf spring set up, we were going to get one and then thought we would get new as then we can get everything we want as many of the older 2nd hand ones dont have the kids room and the annex included as they are options and were dealbreakers for us.

my second choice would be camprite but when we looked even the poverty pack was out of our reach.

Good luck

[AnD3rew]

You sorely tempt me, it really is the best design in concept IMHO but just too many bad stories. I hope you prove them all wrong.

[goingbush]

The Vista RV Crossover is worth a look ( but looks over budget)

this is what I'd also buy if I didn't go for the Trakmaster

Welcome to the group - Intros and General Chat - VistaRV Crossover - Australia4WD Forum (http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?/topic/24403-welcome-to-the-group/)

http://www.vistarv.com.au/



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[AnD3rew]

The Vista RV Crossover is worth a look ( but looks over budget)

this is what I'd also buy if I didn't go for the Trakmaster

Welcome to the group - Intros and General Chat - VistaRV Crossover - Australia4WD Forum (http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?/topic/24403-welcome-to-the-group/)

The Crossover- Sophisticated and rugged caravan (http://www.vistarv.com.au/)



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Looks great for a couple, but not suitable for a family.

[SimonM]

Gday mate

Have you seen this 2001 Trak Shak Midway with fully independant off road suspension (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php'topic=22440.0). I was tempted myself but have decided to do up our current camper. It is the early Australian made model which is well regarded.

[rangietragic]

We have an old trak shak,dont know how old,but pre 1999 at least, we have had it for about 6 years or more and have no real issues with it.It has the xtra room and a good drawer setup inside.We use a camp kitchen inside[came with it] and we had some xtra windows put in over the bed.What we like about it is quick setup and the twin beds.For quick overnight we just fold it out,and pull the tent out,no pegs or anything,crawl through the door and to bed.About one minutes work.;) There are better campers out there now just as quick to set up, or just about, but not for the price we bought our old trak shak for.

[Canaussie]

How about a lifestyle!

Just put a deposit on an extenda last week. Should have it home by the 7-8 oct. will post pics. Has been optioned with VC independant suspension and DO35 off road hitch, full annex. Comes std with a fair good features.

Will post pics once it arrives, have named the trailer Boogie.
:D