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Truck Campers Australia
However, when you add accessories and options, the weight can increase significantly, potentially exceeding your vehicle’s payload capacity. To determine the final weight of the camper, some manufacturers provide weight calculators on their websites or dealerships may have the information. No high-sighted truck bed means a little more freedom in design and strategy.
Our smaller 2 and 3 berth campervans are ideal for couples looking to get away, whilst our 4 & 6 berth campervans are ideal for taking the whole family on an adventure. Trakka’s mobile office conversion on the VW Crafter 4Motion isn’t your normal campervan, because it’s designed to sleep only one person. However, we reckon Trakka’s inventive truck campers australia designers could widen the bed or add an upper bunk. SLRV joinery is constructed using the highest quality materials, fixtures and fittings – and is specifically constructed for rugged off-road travel. Cabinet carcass’ are constructed from an ultralight, waterproof and fire retardant plastic material, giving high strength and durability.

Non-cabovers don’t feature toilets and often don’t have full standing headroom, nor as much storage. The lighter weight of pop-up campers means they can still be used on extreme off-road terrains, where hard-side campers wouldn’t dare venture. A truck camper offers much of the same amenities typical of an RV, without the price tag, vehicle size, and poor maneuverability. Due to the soft pop-top, the walls around the bathroom don’t go all the way up to the ceiling, which offers slightly less privacy. There is however a shower curtain you can slide around the cabin.
This Melbourne-based company has specialised in converting mainly Toyota vehicles from 2WD to 4WD for many years. All conversions are engineered and tested to gain Australian Government Federal IPA or secondary manufacturing approval. This Horizon Motorhomes’ Waratah 4×4 is the personal rig of Horizon’s founder, Clayton Kearney, It’s the second Waratah 4×4 Clayton has had custom-built for personal adventures and he doesn’t spare any expense. The Trakkadu All-Terrain model has an automated transmission that we reckon many buyers will want.
Ultimate and WCT have shared value for quality, ingenuity and innovation. Both are proudly Australian and commenced operations at similar times in the 1990’s. They proudly manufacture their fabrics at their Hunter Valley based state-of-the–art production facility.

We would heartily recommend both the Northern Lite Campers and their professionalism. My wife Lorraine and I retired in 2008 and having had a fifth wheeler since 2003 decided to look for a smaller motorhome to go into places not accessible in the 5th wheeler in future travels. Having now travelled over 40,000 Kilometers in our “Ultimate Rig”, the biggest bonus is in still being just as excited about our rig today as we were when we first set eyes on a “Northern Lite” Camper. We are reassured we made the right choice every time we get the “buzz” just showing our rig off to the many people who want a peak inside and dream of what might one day be their own dream.
The MAN had the advantage of being fitted with disc brakes and rear air suspension. It also exceeded our expectations with cabin noise levels and drivability. My wife does around 90% of the driving and she was very comfortable with the MAN.

You may have seen blog posts from the USA or UK where there are companies that specialise in making modular kits that will fit a variety of different van make and models. SCT heavy duty independent suspension and dual SCT off-road shocks. Full-length galvanised steel chassis and heavy-duty independent dual big-bore gas shocks. Alan designed a bracket to allow the auto locating satellite dish to be retracted down behind the truck out of harm’s way. Next was to come up with a budget to satisfy my wife and have some idea of what the project would eventually cost. We looked at what type of construction we wanted to use for the living capsule and eventually decided on vacuum coated FRP.
So if your legs were fitted flush against the side of your camper then you will have to fit new brackets to bring the leg out a small amount. The new brackets are readily available and not that expensive. Likewise when loading the camper on uneven ground, keep the camper level at all times. It is more important to have the camper as level as possible, even if it is not initially parallel with the truck tray.
Alan’s caravan was made out of the same material and, after five years of countless kilometres on gravel roads including two trips along the Gibb River Road, it was still in great shape. 2) Most truck-based motorhomes were underpowered for the job with a lot of owners modifying the engines to try and remedy this. 1) Your average motor home was not designed, built or equipped to do off-road holidays involving miles of gravel roads.

Its cab is set back from the front so you don’t need to tip the cab to get to the engine, and you also get a more comfortable ride that way… but there are no airbags, unlike the Japanese trucks. But that forward-set cab does mean the tray length isn’t as long as the more forward-set Canter, Isuzu, and Hino, and the payload isn’t as high either. These days we’re taking more gear and heavier gear than ever before. Now I could get all sanctimonious and lecture on about simply traveling light, but I believe in personal choice, so take what you want as long as it doesn’t affect other people.
Swag Campers King Kimberley Generation 6 © Swag CampersThe King Kimberley off-road camper trailer is Swag Campers’ premium family camper, chock full of everything you’ve been looking for in a hard-floor camper. With a fantastic-sized kitchen and a surprising amount of storage space, King Kimberley is ideal for the growing or larger family. MDC Robson XTT © MDCThe Robson XTT is ideal for those who want a lot of space in their off-road camper. The tent has full headroom for taller folks and the central lounge area, (which converts to a king-size bed), easily accommodates six people at meal times. Onboard hot water means you don’t have to miss out on comforts from home when it comes to having a shower and washing up.

We understand that off-road exploration can be challenging, and that’s why we’re committed to providing you with the tools you need to conquer any terrain. Let us help you kick start the trip of a lifetime with Wedgetail Campers. It was brilliant pulling up at the end of the day, popping a few catches and having camp set up almost instantly. We really appreciated being able to access the rooftop tent through the tub. It offers a fast and simple sleeping solution as well as secure storage all in one simple solution. Designed with inspiration from the American Overlanding scene this Australian designed and manufactured product offers something truly revolutionary.
They just want to make as many sales as possible, as quickly as possible, without having to invest much time and thought into your situation. We also ensure campers have a low profile when travelling, keeping fuel costs down and making it easier to squeeze through tight overgrown tracks. After much searching with no success we decided to look at a slide-on as we already had the f250 ute which could be used for both the 5th wheeler and a slide on. We are self funded retiree’s and needed a package price, in desperation Kay started searching the net. We had seen some good campers in the USA and I thought I might import one, luckily for us she found Truck Campers Australia’s web site. Garry sent me a link to the factory in Canada, after I checked it out I was 90% sold.
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