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Offline jimbo jones

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Oz Trail camper tops
« on: June 14, 2012, 10:08:23 PM »
I'm looking at buying a new camper trailer I have the trailer sorted Im getting one custom buit but I've been looking at to Oz Trail camper trailer tops they seem good for the coin easy to set up and 5 year warranty.
Has any one has any real experiance with them?

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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2012, 10:53:58 PM »
gday jimbo

ive got an oztrail 9 tent that i've only used 4 times and cant complain. been camping with the other famous, and infamous, names and can only comment at the ease at setup compared to my buds wrestling their canvas monsters, probably more to do with the 14oz-15oz canvas as the Oztrail is 12 oz, still quite heavy enough yet a bit easier to handle. i myself suffer a lower back injury but could still manage to setup with the wife with minimal discomfort. being the 9 its a bit easier to setup as there is less framework and basically when you fold it out thats it with only 3 internal poles required inside tent when open. the good wife and i can have ours up and standing in about 5 minutes.as far as quality goes i cant complain there either, haven't found anything to bitch about, not like me, so that must be a good thing, hope this helps.

p.s. i currently have an oztrail 9 for sale in classifieds if your interested. (shameless plug i know)
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2012, 10:06:18 AM »
HI Jimbo

The oztrail IMO sits about in the middle of the cheapies and the aussie canvas tops.  We had the Camper 7 on our first camper trailer and could not fault it.

I read somewhere (a review I think) that had a look at the factory in China and the story goes that the canvas is made in china but the company is managed/supervised by aussies and the quality is much better.   Maybe this was BS however compared to a mates ebay cheapie it was chalk and cheese.


There are specials on these from time to time but roos is good value!
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2012, 12:47:51 PM »
Quote from: dazzler on June 15, 2012, 10:06:18 AM
HI Jimbo

The oztrail IMO sits about in the middle of the cheapies and the aussie canvas tops.  We had the Camper 7 on our first camper trailer and could not fault it.

I read somewhere (a review I think) that had a look at the factory in China and the story goes that the canvas is made in china but the company is managed/supervised by aussies and the quality is much better.   Maybe this was BS however compared to a mates ebay cheapie it was chalk and cheese.


There are specials on these from time to time but roos is good value!

i've heard the same thing as well from a few different sources..
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2012, 04:17:37 PM »
Hey Jimbo,

I can't fault them. I've had experience with 3 Oztrail tops now (1 x Camper 6, 2 x Camper 9's), and they've all been good. The Camper6 was replaced with a 9, just for the additional space. It was still in perfect condition when sold. Canvas is good, and the new models have the tilting bed base as standard, which the earlier ones missed out on.

Speed-wise, they're a bit more fiddly and a bit longer to set up than our Trackabout tent, but certainly nowhere near as bad as some others that I could name. Just a few more poles to juggle, etc.

I would second everything Dazzler has said.

Both Camper9 tops (now that I think of it) have come from : http://www.kulkyne.com/au/OZtrail-Camper-Top-9.html . Cannot recommend highly enough. Cheap, freight was not a problem, and shipping was quick. At the time they were doing a special, and were throwing in the sunroom walls and a LED light for free. Great value right there.

Good luck!
Matto :)
« Last Edit: June 15, 2012, 04:19:16 PM by Matto »
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2012, 04:50:52 PM »
I have a oztrail 7 which we used for many trips over 2 years and it was great. Recently brought a Jayco Dove outback to keep the missus happy. I brought mine through Kangaroo tent city who price matched Kulkyne camper top price as if it needed any repairs I would have to send it back to Vic and pay freight .
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2012, 07:28:42 PM »
Our first camper was Oztrail camper 6 on top of a standard 6x4 garden trailer and I loved it easy set up good in all weather and we had it set up in some heavy rain and winds.  New camper top is ok takes longer to set up as bit bigger tent but still miss the actual oztrail it was just well made we felt.  Only sold the top as we wanted more off road trailer.  One thing to check though is that they have maximum trailer heights that they can go onto so best check that before buying this would be the case with most tents I would think.
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2012, 07:35:00 PM »
thanks for the comments guys

I just bought this one on ebay camper 9 comes with the sun room $2400 + $180 delivery

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190601475242?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2012, 10:26:43 AM »
That's a good deal Jimbo - you'll be well happy with it.

I've bought stuff from Huntsman before - always prompt delivery and great service. Can't recommend them highly enough.

Congrats!
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 07:27:51 PM »
hey jimbo just thought i would add that paul and lisa the owners of huntsmen products are the son and daughter of tom holbrook the owner of tru blu campers so these guys will do the right thing when it comes to camper trailers also tru blu use huntsmen products running gear in there trailers so you know that the product is good stuff
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Re: Oz Trail camper tops
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2012, 10:27:21 PM »
we got the new camper finished and home Scott from southern cross trailers were great to deal with and the trailer is awesome I have it set up in the front yard atm seasoning the cavnus cant wait to use it but I have 5, 1 week old Staffy pups to keen a eye on so till they get older we cant take it anywhere :-[
Ill get some photos of it set up in the front yard for you guys
anone interested in some staffy pups they will be ready in 7 weeks all vacanted wormed microchipped and vet checked $350 each 2 F, 3 M
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