Camper trailer that sleeps four??

**LandieMan** · 11th February 2009, 05:54 PM

We're NZ based and are planning to cross the ditch in the next year or so and spend 6-12 months touring around Aussie. We've got a 300Tdi 110 and are exploring the options of what to tow behind it for accommodation.

We like the idea and freedom of a camper trailer over a caravan but there don't seem to be that many camper trailers that sleep 2 adults and 2 kids without having to set up at least two beds. As we'll be touring with quite a few one night stops we'd like a set-up that has all 4 beds made.

Do any commerically available camper trailers exist that have 4 fixed beds and if so I'd welcome your thoughts and opinions on them.

We might even look at building our own so if anyone has created such a set-up I'd be keen to hear about it too.

Cheers, Iain

**Chucaro** · 11th February 2009, 06:00 PM

The only one that I know is the awesome Camprite TL8s model.
The home page is HERE
Cheers

**smally4.6** · 11th February 2009, 07:00 PM

Have a look at TrakShak campers
great setup,simple and a well made unit...
cheers brett

**101 Ron** · 11th February 2009, 07:40 PM

Why not look at the camper van option.
There are a few different brands and off road versions available.
Jayco seem to be the most popular.
Most models are designed for two adults and two kids.

**PhilipA** · 11th February 2009, 08:50 PM

The only thing I have against Camprite is that you cannot stand up in them, or you couldn't when I looked a couple of years ago.
SWMBO said no go.
Regards Philip A

**Redback** · 12th February 2009, 01:17 PM

Realy the only option for space in campers is either a soft floor side opening camper like this.

OR this type, where double beds pop out either end of the camper.

From this

To this

**LandieMan** · 12th February 2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies. Especially to you Redback for taking the effort to post the photos. I'm assuming the camper trailer is you (the disco looks like it matches your signature). Nice set-up.

All the options look viable and I'm sure they'd all do the job so we'll just work thru' the usual lists of pros and con. We have some of the Jayco's over here so we'll take a closer look at those although the camper trailers are a bit more our kind of style. The Jayco's seem to be pretty popular in Aussie so there will be a good market for buying & reselling too.

Thanks again for your replies.

**steveG** · 12th February 2009, 06:00 PM

Definitely plenty of Jayco campers around and they hold their value well.
We just sold a 80's model Jayco Swan that we bought 5 years ago for $5700. Sold it for $5800.
The only dollars I spent on it were for a new set of brake magnets - about $90.

If you are doing mostly highway touring they are a great thing, but probably not the best option if you are getting a bit more serious offroad.
We haven't lived in ours for an extended period (probably 2 weeks max), but have friends who did a 3 month East coast trip and found them quite suitable for that.

The Jayco campers also have an "Outback" range which have deeper/stronger chassis and increased ground clearance that you might want to keep in mind if you decide to buy one.

One big advantage from my wife's perspective is that you are up off the ground, so less likelihood of things that crawl/wriggle getting inside.

Steve

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 12th February 2009, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Chucaro

The only one that I know is the awesome Camprite TL8s model.
The home page is HERE
Cheers

Thats HUGE!!!!

**DiscoTDI** · 12th February 2009, 10:53 PM

There are a few 4 berth camper trailers, they have a bunk set up and sit a bit higher

This is only one brand, there are a few more around, the details for this one can be found here

Outback Camper Trailers - Follow the Dream and take the family camping in a offroad camper trailer - Simply the best

be prepared for close proximity sleeping though

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