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IMHO the last of the Australian built ones are definitely the best out there. I wouldn't buy one new, but that's because I personally can't justify that cost.
Independent suspension models are better than leaf. They are built tough - we've dragged ours all over the country and certainly a fair majority of off-road tracks that most people wouldn't consider.
Aim at 1.5 ton loaded with a 150kg ball weight - it's very easy to hit that mark with full fuel and full water, plus some extras like food, generator, portable toilet etc. Still tows on and off-road easily enough with my 200tdi Defender.
Set-up and pack-down times tend to be exaggerated IMHO - we personally do 1/2 hour set-ups with 4 kids and 2 hour pack-ups (from wake up to leaving).
It does take up a fair whack of room, but they are designed for families - in particular those with 3-4 kids or more. Plenty of room for the swags as the kids get older, and great for wet weather.
In short - basic but bulletproof off-road.
Cheers
Chris
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I agree with Chris about set up times.
I'm yet to see any camper set up properly in 5 minutes despite hearing lots of story's that it can be done, 20 minutes is usually even a stretch to get it half done properly. Packing up usually takes double the time it takes to set up.
I found it so painful and annoying to do I sold mine and brought a 18' pop top off road caravan that can go most places off road that a decent sized hard floor camper can. Still takes a easy 15 minutes to set up properly if your staying more than a day and want to set up chairs and tables outside.
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New Owners
We are now NEW OWNERS of a 2001 Trak Shak. I think exactly the same rig as Chris'. Thanks a lot for your advise Chris.
We pick up our new Deefer, next day on the spirit of tassie, drive to Port Macquarie, pick it up and start 8 weeks of camping holiday. Get after it !!!!!
Very excited, look out camping stores, here i come!
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