Thread: Jayco style pop up campers

No body has mentioned the Ultimate C/T, the business has a system that if the Ultimate owner wants to sell, Ultimate will buy it back and refurbish and resell, they had a waiting list for second hand (refurbished) last time I dropped in, they are local here at North Moruya Industrial area, funny, he used to be a fiberglass yacht builder from Fremantle before he moved over here, check them out, very capable off road with all the mod cons, Regards frank.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Odyssey Series 2


I was quite impressed with this one at the Brisbane Caravan and Camping Show last weekend. Built on the Sunshine Coast. Seemed very solid. Priced in the high $60s.
Main thing I would change would be to try to get a combined shower-toilet inside the rear by changing the fittings.
They also have larger models, but the prices are in the $90s, so too much for me.

That's quite smart. I'm tidying up a Driftaway little robin (the offroad version) to sell at the moment. It's a similar size to that and will fit in the "footprint" of a landrover sized 4wd. So if the towcar fits down the bush track, so will the 'van.

I'd consider the little robin more of a semi-offroad 'van though. I reckon it would get hung up on the rear step if you tried serious offroading with it. A previous owner has also swapped out the treg hitch for a standard 50mm ball.

seeya,
Shane L.

Yes I saw lots of them on my last round Oz trip.

My wife doesn't like the inside kitchen, and the number of steps up.
As you get older the steps give the potential for falling down them.

The other thing is that they only have a puny awning. If you want shade you have to sit under the bed or attach a small awning.

They seem to be way up off the ground to allow for a bed to be placed under the main bed, and there is an optional clip on wall set.


They also share the disadvantage of all camper trailers in that they have a canvas roof, that if it is packed down wet has to be opened within a few days or it will go mouldy.
I do like the front storage, and everyone I spoke to spoke highly of their reliability.
Regards Philip A

Whoah ..... A cheap ultimate .... the real deal

OFF Road Ultimate Oddessy Camper Trailer Damaged Project Watch Video in VIC | eBay

Yes, it's a stat writeoff. It's a really easy fix though. Just stamp a new VIN into it and register it as home made. That's what happens with all the other stat writeoff caravans/trailers bought down from NSW (where they stat writeoff something if you scratch it with your fingernail)....

I've bought a caravan from this guy a month or so back (no, not a stat writeoff... I've never reg-registered one, but I talked to poeple that sell them and they reckon they have never heard of anyone failing to re-register a stat in victoria). The sellers description was very honest.

seeya,
Shane L.

Its true the Ultimate site often has used Ultimates for sale.
In my case, I was researching options for compact vans, since we already have a CT with tent.
Mountain Trailer CTs were impressive and they talked about a redesign coming later this year which sounded well-designed.
I also looked at Jaycos at the Brisbane show. They certainly offer a lot for the low price, but I'm not convinced about their durability on rough roads.
Juergens do seem durable for the money, but a bit basic inside unless you spend heaps.
Bushmasters look indestructible, but heavy and expensive.
AORs were impressive, but most (except the Odyssey) cost from the mid-90s.
I think the most likely result is we'll stick with the CT and use the money to set the house up for retirement.

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I checked out all the options and even a used Track Trailer Topaz.. I walked away when I saw how many pop rivets were loose or pulling out.

I ended up finding a Royal Flair Minisport Off Road.

Small, light, minimal canvas, cheap and ground clearance.

Originally Posted by DiscoKym

I checked out all the options and even a used Track Trailer Topaz.. I walked away when I saw how many pop rivets were loose or pulling out.

I ended up finding a Royal Flair Minisport Off Road.

Small, light, minimal canvas, cheap and ground clearance.

That is cool!! I thought they were crazy prices for such a tiny 'van. Does it look the same as this one up close? If so it's probably made at the same place, but named differently.



Crawl under it and check the chassis between the ALKO axle mount and the shocker mounts further back. I found this one was fatigue cracked. I ended up extending the drawbar back 2/3 rd's of the way down the 'van to massively brace this area. It is quite a solid little 'van being the offroad version, but I reckon the rear step would hang up all the time if you tried any sort of heavy offroad stuff with it.

seeya,
Shane L.

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

That is cool!! I thought they were crazy prices for such a tiny 'van. Does it look the same as this one up close? If so it's probably made at the same place, but named differently.



Crawl under it and check the chassis between the ALKO axle mount and the shocker mounts further back. I found this one was fatigue cracked. I ended up extending the drawbar back 2/3 rd's of the way down the 'van to massively brace this area. It is quite a solid little 'van being the offroad version, but I reckon the rear step would hang up all the time if you tried any sort of heavy offroad stuff with it.

seeya,
Shane L.

Looks very similar in the body, a few companies seem to make them.

Mine has Simplicity Independant Suspension underneath. Previous owner had it engineered with a 4" lift in the chassis, rear recovery points, lengthened & strengthened drawbar that connects to the suspension mounts. I added guards across the back just in case it drags on the ground.

I took a little off road track on the long weekend and it towed through without dragging.

As for cost mine cost $7,000 with 12 months rego. MG Caravans in Geelong quoted $18,000 for a new one.