Thread: Camp Trailers

Originally posted by Noddy

All you need now is a nice Disco 3 to tow it!!!

LRH

i suppose it's horses for courses. if there was one trailer that was perfect for everyone, then everyone else would be out of business. a mate of mine has a 130 tray-back and he has a tray-on camper. it suits his needs perfectly. i personally wasn't taken by the ultimate. we saw two of them travelling together at dalhousie springs a couple of years ago, and i thought they looked a bit cumbersome and it still has that problem of wet canvas on bed. it also looked to me that you couldn't access the kitchen on a lunch stop unless you opened it up, is that right?
as for the tinnie, well i've got no need of a tinnie while i'm camping because i hate fishing, my attention span is too short. if anything i'd take my kayak, but that would be on the vehicle.
good on you noddy, i hope your trip is a great one, even though the ultimate is not my cup of tea, i do recognise that it is one of the top end campers and i'm sure it's engineering quality will keep you trouble free on your trip.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>and i thought they looked a bit cumbersome and it still has that problem of wet canvas on bed. it also looked to me that you couldn't access the kitchen on a lunch stop unless you opened it up, is that right?[/b][/quote]

Barney - thanks for the well wishes on the trip, we wil definitely have a blast (beats work anyday [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] ).

The Ultimate is pretty big, but only weighs 750Kg (unloaded) due to the composite construction. This is the same as the Tvan and one of the lightest on the market. Fully loaded it will probably come in at just over 1000kgs. Wet canvas is a bit of an issue for most campers (except the Tvan), but heck, wait a few hours or another day :wink: We are no rush, but you can fold the bedding up and put some plastic down if you really need to get going. In terms of lunch stops, you can crawl into the galley with the top down and get stuff form the fridge and draws. We have always been ones for a themos and quick snacks on the side of the road, so we will use the engel in the back of Kimba for cold drinks and snacks along the way.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>All you need now is a nice Disco 3 to tow it!!![/b][/quote]

LRHybrid -- Ssshhhhh.....Kimba might hear you! Nah, I am still a sceptic on the D3. I am in lust with the 'Kimba-Iggy' team!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I've got first dibs on buying it when you get back [/b][/quote]

Maggot -- I might hold you to that when we come back, but if my previous form is anything to go by I get very sentimental about such things and may not be able to part with Iggy

Looks good and comfpotable Noddy, especially when it will be your home for the comong months, the sleeping quarters will keep you away from the nasties when you're up north.

Don't forget to visit us West Ozzi members when you get here, if you send me a PM when you are in the area I'll give you a landline no. if you want contact.

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Thanks Richard K -- will certainly drop you a PM when in WA. Cannot wait to get underway, I am starting to get the tingles [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Originally posted by VladTepes
Noddy - highly recommend you head to your nearest decent newsagent and grab a copy of a magazine I found yesterday.

Caravan World's CamperTrailer Guide

At $5.95 It's so good I bought a copy myself.

It has reviews of many different brands of campers which should help you pare down your choices easily by finding a shortlist of trailers with the features you want, at a price you can afford.

got the castaway camper range in there?

Originally posted by Noddy
Thanks Richard K -- will certainly drop you a PM when in WA. Cannot wait to get underway, I am starting to get the tingles [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

I've got about 5 years to go.....can't wait also....so much to do. At the moment like you I'm gathering all my major items so I don't have to fork out when the time comes, like the newest Disco I can manage, getting the camper trailer right.

Good luck with it noddy. When are you leaving? You are still coming to the BBQ at the begining of next month arent you? Matt