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Title: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: frahmbell on April 13, 2012, 08:47:05 PM
So after many hours researching, reading (mostly on here), and getting advice (once again on here), I think I have narrowed down my choices to a camel plus or maybe (big maybe) getaway campers.  What I am going to do is look at both at the sunshine coast caravan show in 2 weeks talk to both and see what I can get within my budget.  Maybe option down some of the stuff and try and make some it myself.  I would also like to have a look at market direct's new step thru as well. Lots of options on it.  Would like to try and buy all Australian though.  Any thoughts would be appreciated or any other brands to look at.  Budget is $15k max.
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Bird on April 13, 2012, 09:27:34 PM
Even though your in Qld, I'd have a look at Tambo, try and find a bad word about them anywhere.
http://www.tambocampers.com.au/ (http://www.tambocampers.com.au/)

Tru Blu
http://www.trublucampers.com.au/ (http://www.trublucampers.com.au/)

But in Qld, I'd seriously wait for the new range of Trackabouts.
http://www.trackabout.com.au/ (http://www.trackabout.com.au/)



Theres plenty around
http://www.campertrailers.org/manufacturers.htm (http://www.campertrailers.org/manufacturers.htm)
Title: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Fun Police on April 14, 2012, 07:15:06 AM
We looked at the Camel, didn't like the sloping wall next to the bed.

Have a look at Great Aussie Yengo. That's what we've gone for
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Kris on April 14, 2012, 07:32:34 AM
Gotta get in there and have a look at what you like/want/need/ can afford!  Also set them up- can be a mind changer if you don't like the way they go up/down.  We liked the Cubs, the decided we'd make our own hardfloor and studied all the brands in how they were setup, and ended up finding (by accident) a 2nd hand one that suited what we wanted in our budget! 

Goodluck and enjoy testing them all out!  ;D Kris
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Redback on April 14, 2012, 07:39:31 AM
Here you go, the Tambo Marlo  $12,500, got to be the best value for money camper on the market,  Aussie owned and made, using all Australian materials.

http://www.tambocampers.com.au/PhotoGallery.html (http://www.tambocampers.com.au/PhotoGallery.html)

Baz.
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Bird on April 14, 2012, 07:31:18 PM
Here you go, the Tambo Marlo  $12,500, got to be the best value for money camper on the market,  Aussie owned and made, using all Australian materials.

http://www.tambocampers.com.au/PhotoGallery.html (http://www.tambocampers.com.au/PhotoGallery.html)

Baz.
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Title: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Smoko on April 14, 2012, 07:47:31 PM


But in Qld, I'd seriously wait for the new range of Trackabouts.
http://www.trackabout.com.au/ (http://www.trackabout.com.au/)


X10000 ish



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Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: speewa158 on April 14, 2012, 08:00:12 PM
Well Done  :cheers:
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: FZJ on April 14, 2012, 08:34:57 PM
weve got a camel and love it.Quite a few on here if you look.All seem happy.I didnt even notice the sloping wall until it was mentioned on here!
Plenty of good stuff in your $$ range
...
////good luck
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Barrabart on April 14, 2012, 09:34:51 PM
G'day Frahmbell,

I'd definately be having a yarn to Rob & Kym the new owners of Trackabout before you make your final decision........ their Kakadu is $11990- so for a budget of $15k you could option it up and still have some change, either that or put he weight on them and see what they can do to settle a deal on a Deluxe Tourer......... I'm sure they'd be keen to get some new CT's heading out the door.

Regards,

Barrabart.
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: Redback on April 15, 2012, 08:52:46 AM
G'day Frahmbell,

I'd definately be having a yarn to Rob & Kym the new owners of Trackabout before you make your final decision........ their Kakadu is $11990- so for a budget of $15k you could option it up and still have some change, either that or put he weight on them and see what they can do to settle a deal on a Deluxe Tourer......... I'm sure they'd be keen to get some new CT's heading out the door.

Regards,

Barrabart.




That's pretty close, both great campers for the money, the advantage of the Trackabout, it is in QLD, Trackabout is a great camper and it's all Australian like the Tambo.

Baz.
Title: Re: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: duggie on April 16, 2012, 08:17:39 AM
Go The Trackabout, They are a great unit and with the way they are built you can add/modify without loosing integrity of the trailer.

A happy Trackabout owner, cheers duggie
Title: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: frahmbell on April 16, 2012, 11:26:15 AM
Now adding lifestyle and jimboomba to the list and taking off mdc (website states no warranty on tent WTF) lifestyle looks great for the price
Title: So I think I have narrowed down my choices of ct
Post by: frahmbell on June 07, 2012, 08:21:13 PM
So after a lot of tooing and foring we have finally made our decision.  We have put down a deposit on a lifestyle extenda elite.  Now the waiting begins