Author Topic: Best value camper for around the $8k mark... (Read 8390 times)

Camping Grant · « **on:** September 27, 2011, 07:55:27 PM »

Hi all

SWMBO and I are looking at "upgrading" our CT to something with brakes (the current one clocked in at 760kgs the other day - not fully loaded, and you guessed it, no brakes).

After a 12 foot tent with fully enclosed annex, basic kitchen, brakes, water tank...all the usuals.

Somewhere around the $8k mark. Doesn't need to be the best off-roader around (we stay mostly in parks just off the black stuff).

Cheers
Grant

DANBRI · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:03:22 PM »

New or used?

WogsRus · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:04:41 PM »

Xtrail DLX will get you in the market, Second hand lifestyle would suit well too.

eatMYdust · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:05:48 PM »

you could have brakes fitted for less than a grand

Prado BB · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:05:59 PM »

If you want new, these look ok and there are some members on here that may be able to offer some opinions on quality etc:

https://www.aussiejayscampers.com/Full_4x4_Off_Road_Camper.html

craigtempo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2011, 08:13:16 PM »

http://www.tpcampertrailers.com.au/

probably my next ct .

craig

Prado Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:08:31 PM »

Quote from: craigtempo on September 27, 2011, 08:13:16 PM

http://www.tpcampertrailers.com.au/

probably my next ct .

craig

x2. We have just taken delivery of our TP Camper and it is fantastic. We got the Queenslander model (semi off road) for $5200 including electric brakes. Comes with a 1200mm toolbox on the drawbar, eye to eye suspension, new 15" wheels and tyres plus more. Great value product.

Bird · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:41:16 PM »

a good quality used Tambo, or any one of a dozen other brands... let someone else pay $13k...

lilstookie · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:02:41 PM »

We've just put a deposit on an Aussie Jay's trailer. The Joey sounds like it would suit you.

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Redback · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2011, 09:59:00 AM »

Apart from no brakes, what's wrong with your current camper??

Baz.

Camping Grant · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2011, 10:31:58 AM »

Quote from: eatMYdust on September 27, 2011, 08:05:48 PM

you could have brakes fitted for less than a grand

yeah, i could, put the trailer also needs to get a new compliance plate...not sure what's involved there, or how much it'll cost me to get it done.

Cheers
Grant

Camping Grant · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2011, 10:34:16 AM »

Quote from: Redback on September 28, 2011, 09:59:00 AM

Apart from no brakes, what's wrong with your current camper??

Baz.

Not too much Baz. She doesn't have a kitchen, water tank etc, but I can survive without them.

It also has got splayed walls, where i'd like straight up and down walls, but I can also live with that. Otherwise, my current CT is OK, it's only 18 months old, and only been used a handful of times.

Cheers
Grant

Bird · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2011, 10:39:21 AM »

Quote from: Camping Grant on September 28, 2011, 10:34:16 AM

Not too much Baz. She doesn't have a kitchen, water tank etc, but I can survive without them.

It also has got splayed walls, where i'd like straight up and down walls, but I can also live with that. Otherwise, my current CT is OK, it's only 18 months old, and only been used a handful of times.

so fit up the brakes for <1k, and spend the rest on the kitchen and tank

Redback · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2011, 11:17:03 AM »

Quote from: Camping Grant on September 28, 2011, 10:34:16 AM

Not too much Baz. She doesn't have a kitchen, water tank etc, but I can survive without them.

It also has got splayed walls, where i'd like straight up and down walls, but I can also live with that. Otherwise, my current CT is OK, it's only 18 months old, and only been used a handful of times.

Cheers
Grant

We are going to replace our tent on our camper soon, look at this option rather than a whole new camper, the re-compliance for brakes shouldn't be an issue, I'm pretty sure it's just an inspection and it's done, would work out a bit cheaper.

Ring a trailer place to see what they reckon.

Baz.

Camping Grant · « **Reply #14 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:12:42 PM »

Bird · « **Reply #15 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:43:41 PM »

Quote from: Camping Grant on September 28, 2011, 10:31:58 AM

yeah, i could, put the trailer also needs to get a new compliance plate...not sure what's involved there, or how much it'll cost me to get it done.

Cheers
Grant

Why not look into it? The compliance plates you buy from Carac and stamp yourself - or the trailer place that does the axle swap...
You get the #'s from RTA etc.

or do you just want a new one?

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?board=13.0 best place for bargains

mystq · « **Reply #16 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:47:11 PM »

Tambo, and it would be brand new

Matto · « **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:52:50 PM »

Offtopic, but my brother just fitted electric brakes to his camper himself. Not sure what was involved exactly, but I do know it wasn't very difficult or red-tape-ish.

As for campers around that mark, I'm interested to see what people say as well. My brother-in-law is looking to get into a CT for around the $6-7k mark. He was originally looking at a brand new GIC, but I've been trying to sway him towards a second hand good-name-brand one. Unfortunately there's not much out there in his price range - the ones that are cheap enough are 3/4 wrecked. I'm starting to think that a GIC (now that they come with new tyres, presumably all the same size) might not be the worst thing in the world for them.

Will be watching this closely.
Matto

Bird · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:59:58 PM »

Quote from: Matto on October 06, 2011, 01:52:50 PM

Offtopic, but my brother just fitted electric brakes to his camper himself. Not sure what was involved exactly, but I do know it wasn't very difficult or red-tape-ish.

As for campers around that mark, I'm interested to see what people say as well. My brother-in-law is looking to get into a CT for around the $6-7k mark. He was originally looking at a brand new GIC, but I've been trying to sway him towards a second hand good-name-brand one. Unfortunately there's not much out there in his price range - the ones that are cheap enough are 3/4 wrecked. I'm starting to think that a GIC (now that they come with new tyres, presumably all the same size) might not be the worst thing in the world for them.

Will be watching this closely.
Matto

as said - take a look at Tambo...

Matto · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:05:57 PM »

Quote from: Lost on October 06, 2011, 01:59:58 PM

as said - take a look at Tambo...

Tambo Cooper starts at $7.9k, from what I can see? $7k is absolute top of their budget, so that's no good for me I'm afraid.

I've had my eye on the classifieds section for a while now, but nothing has yet come up that will suit their needs.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway!
Matto

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Redback · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:08:26 PM »

How about this beauty, it's still for sale, this is aimed at Camping Grant
http://www.campertrailers.org/camper_trader591.htm

Baz.

ranger-jules · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:23:01 PM »

I see you have a Subaru sign, does that mean you have one? Interested as we also have a 2007 Forester. Has been almost everywhere. we are looking for a light weight camper and it seems we are limited to a soft floor. Like the Jimboomba trailers and the lifestyle ones as well. Looked at Hard floors but they are really just too heavy for what we want. I guess we will hire first and then decide.

hairymick · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2011, 04:27:38 PM »

G'day Grant,

have a look here,

http://www.austrackcampers.com.au/camper-trailers/light-off-road/

brakes are an extra $595.

The trailer is aussie made and well made at that. The tent is Chinese but very good quality.

We are very happy with ours.

Mick

Wargod_70 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2011, 06:44:02 PM »

Quote from: Prado Guy on September 27, 2011, 10:08:31 PM

x2. We have just taken delivery of our TP Camper and it is fantastic. We got the Queenslander model (semi off road) for $5200 including electric brakes. Comes with a 1200mm toolbox on the drawbar, eye to eye suspension, new 15" wheels and tyres plus more. Great value product.

X3 - Just waiting for delivery.....

solidute · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2011, 08:47:32 AM »

in SA far horizon do a decent cheap package. ours cost us 8k and apart from my stuff ups i'm fairly happy with it, of course i'd change a few things but the tents are imported not made locally so its too hard to customise, and its my first camper so i was only looking for an entry into it then when i know what i really want i'll spend the money and get that instead.

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