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General => Introductions => Topic started by: jr2702 on December 22, 2010, 07:41:16 AM

Title: Hello from the UK
Post by: jr2702 on December 22, 2010, 07:41:16 AM

Hi everyone from the UK.
First post for me, and I've a lot to learn.
Question: Who makes the best off-road camper and why?
Thanks,

John

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: GGV8Cruza on December 22, 2010, 08:33:04 AM

Welcome to the Forum, you have opened a can of works there. Everyone has their own opinion due to there needs and wants and size of the wallet.

GG

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: BigJules on December 22, 2010, 08:37:43 AM

G'day & Welcome John.

Tell us a bit more about yourself and your interest in CTs and we'll be better able to answer the question you posed.

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: Barry G on December 22, 2010, 09:00:01 AM

In 'peri actic' regions I'd suggest insulated walls and snow flaps!

Enjoy the white christmas.  (Mind you, we had snow in the mountains here this week as well!)

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: Snow on December 22, 2010, 09:38:19 AM

G'day John and welcome to Myswag.

Good question that should bring 'Toad' out of his Hall. ;D ;D

 :cheers:

PS ('Toad' owns an AORC hardfloor camper that was voted best Off road camper 2010 by Campertrailer Aust magazine).

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: darren on December 22, 2010, 09:54:35 AM

Quote from: jr2702 on December 22, 2010, 07:41:16 AM

Hi everyone from the UK.
First post for me, and I've a lot to learn.
Question: Who makes the best off-road camper and why?
Thanks,

John

Ahy geezer

 The best camper is mine because its in Australia  8)

Welcome to my swag.. :D

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: jr2702 on December 22, 2010, 06:28:21 PM

As far as I'm aware only Pioneer and Bushwakka trailers are imported into the UK, though I would import from another manufacturer if I was persuaded.

My towing vehicle is a Land Rover Defender 130.

Plan is to hit every country in Europe plus North Africa in Year 1 plus possiblyand then Overland to Cape Town in Year 2.

Obviously a great proportion will be tarmac initially, but a fair few miles will be off-road in mountain regions and the forests of Scandinavia.

It's not the size of the wallet that matters, but the functionality of the trailer for three people -- myself, wife and son.

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: speewa158 on December 22, 2010, 06:49:24 PM

Welcome to Myswag & G'day from Down Under  . When you ask about CTs it comes to a personal thing , what works for me wont be for you . Do the reasearch on what works then make a decision .
If you need feed back then ask , the only silly question is the one not asked  .  :cheers:

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: krisandkev on December 22, 2010, 08:14:08 PM

Hello.  I agree. Everyone’s needs are so different. When travelling you come across so many different campers and everyone has a different opinion.  I find it is great to be able to look at different set ups and talk to the owners.  Your proposed trip sounds absolutely fantastic.  ;D   Kevin

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: Humbolt on December 23, 2010, 09:54:31 PM

Welcome to Myswag.
No one else has bitten yet so i guess i will be the first.
Trackabout are the best  ;D
oh yeah and i am not biased but i have one

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: jr2702 on December 24, 2010, 09:13:43 AM

Trackabout?
Will Google now.
Cheers.

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: tinkera on December 29, 2010, 07:45:10 PM

HI Welcome to the forum probably a silly question but how big is the demand for camper trailers in the UK considering the weather and if you find one you like on here you like are you going to import it?TINKERA.

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on December 29, 2010, 07:53:56 PM

Welcome John ...

The A to the Q you've posed is ... An Aussie Swag.  No bias here mate!   ;D  We love ours ... it's our Bed on Wheels away from home!  We love it because it's 4WD drive like our 4WD, it's: fully self contained, easy to erect, looks great, come from a family company who's service is FANTASTIC, versatile, functional, great to look at, great to live out of ... someone stop me ...  ;D
http://aussieswag.com.au/files/brochure2011web.pdf (http://aussieswag.com.au/files/brochure2011web.pdf)

Kit_e

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: Cruisemaster on December 30, 2010, 08:20:27 AM

Hi John

Don't wish to throw the dampeners on your plans but if you are thinking of importing just check the legality of using our brakes over in Europe, I don't think either the electric brakes we use or the basic override units are legal. Changing brakes could be an issue as the European ones tend to be auto reversing overrun which require a completely different drawbar configuration. Have a look at any that are being imported to the UK and see what they are doing. Also you will need to check compliance of other features of the trailer - lighting, gas/electric etc.

Would be interested in your findings if you want to PM me

cheers

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: BigJules on December 30, 2010, 08:48:27 AM

Not to talk you out if a camper, but if you're thinking of Africa you might consider a rooftop tent.

The drop bears and hoop snakes here in Aus don't seem to cause an issue with a CT, but the large pussy cats in Africa might be more persistent.  ;D

Another Aussie, Ron Moon, took an extensive tour across Europe and Africa, you could probably look up some of his adventures, tips etc.

Title: Re: Hello from the UK
Post by: Heiny on January 13, 2011, 07:24:17 PM

Hi John welcome to My Swag

Camprite do but thats just my opinion  ;D

http://www.campritecampers.com.au/ss_opening.html

Take a look