Hi
I have been considering purchasing one of these hardtop camper trailers from Pacific Aluminium but I wanted to obtain some info from someone who already has one.
Are they insulated at all? I imagine being aluminium they will reflect a bit of light which is good but I also imagine they could be very warm in hot weather. Any experience with this at all? Also, is there any lighting in the camper trailer or do you use after-market lighting (or a torch)? I am also wondering if the camper is lockable at all, especially from the inside when you are sleeping. Travelling solo in remote areas I like to make sure I am waking up to noody standing over me (this has happened).
How do you find towing the trailer? I have a 2010 build Mitsubishi Challenger which is very similar to your Mitsubishi.
Thanks.
Rob
We have an earlier model from the same manufacturer with the same chassis and many of the same features so can answer some of your queries.
Insulation - the roof in all of them is aluminium plate lined with foil and air-cell insulation and marine carpet. Our walls are double plate with 30mm sealed airspace between - the new ones have a different material above the central brush bar. All this makes for cosy in winter. The large windows and overhead hatch result in reasonable comfort in the summer sun - similar to most caravans, better than most other CT's unless their under a fly.
Width - just under 1800mm
Lighting - custom to your requirements. We have small strip led's as reading lights and larger strips for general lighting (and for the kitchen outside).
Stone damage etc - been in some very ordinary conditions. Stones do mark/scratch the alloy below the brush bar but no dings. Purple polish cleans it all up.
Security - on ours we can just drop the rear door i stead of using the 'drop' tent section. Almost impossible to raise it without disabling the air system that raises/lowers it. I'm not sure about the door on the new ones. All external lockers are key lockable.
Suspension is Cruisemaster Air from Vehicle Components so is adjusted for the weight each trip. Also makes levelling at the campsite a push button job.
We travel with lots of gear (pretty much everything we had in a 16' caravan) including 240 litres of water, solar on the roof, 2 x 120ah batteries, HWS, fridge etc for a gross of about 1400kg. The new models are a couple of hundred kg's lighter - savings by not having the lift up rear door. Very much a go anywhere in comfort CT. Very custom built with I suspect no two the same.
Cheers .............. Alan
