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Offline nelso

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Hi there and a manufacturer list
« on: July 25, 2013, 08:57:53 AM »
Hi all

New to the forum and after some advice. Live on the Gold Coast, 2 of us, 10 and 12 yr old daughters and have camped in OzTents for years.

We are now looking for something that gives us quick setup and pack-up and sleeps 4 comfortably. After the quick turn-around as trips we have planned are long daily drives. Longer stays will happen as well so adding room/awning/annexe options is good. Independent suspension is preferred but not compulsory.

Is there a list on here that people could point me to to start the search? Probably prefer hard floor and have a budget of $20k so 2nd hand is where we are looking.

Anyhow, thanks in anticipation and hope to contribute back along the way with mods etc.

Cheers

Pete
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2013, 09:34:20 AM »
Welcome to the forum Pete.  Sorry, but I know not of any such list but I'm sure others will.

Look forward to readin gof your adventures.

Happy camping
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2013, 09:40:14 AM »
Have a gander here, not sure how up to date it is.
http://www.campertrailers.org/manufacturers.htm
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2013, 09:52:06 AM »
Lots of ppl on here have CUB campers, you should be able to buy an extremely nice CUB camper to suit your needs..

But yes lots of others to choose from...

CUB are very reliable and have a good customer service outlet and almost all around australia..

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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2013, 09:53:28 AM »
Quote from: Kangaron on July 25, 2013, 09:40:14 AM
Have a gander here, not sure how up to date it is.
http://www.campertrailers.org/manufacturers.htm
problem with that list is it is VERY outdated. many of them have gone toes up


There will be a Green Cub up forsale very soon on the forum.


$20,000 will buy you an almighty used soft floor, and you will end up with more useable space and loads more storage. They arent that much slower to setup.
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2013, 09:55:22 AM »
There's a few of us who have a hard floor leisure matters camper (or similar). Even with all the upgrades and the mods you'll want to make, $20k will do you nicely and get you a grwat camper. There is a "roll call" thread for us to all chat, but  I'm on the iPhone so can't post the link. Ill try and rember tonight.
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2013, 10:14:17 AM »
Quote from: Socks on July 25, 2013, 09:55:22 AM
There's a few of us who have a hard floor leisure matters camper (or similar). Even with all the upgrades and the mods you'll want to make, $20k will do you nicely and get you a grwat camper. There is a "roll call" thread for us to all chat, but  I'm on the iPhone so can't post the link. Ill try and rember tonight.

 I agree with Socks.  I have enclosed my CT build thread and (Weso's and Socks) to give you a few ideas.  If you are handy with tools etc, these imported trailers make your money go a long way so long as you are prepared to spend a little extra time and money in modifications.  Muz

My Hardfloor
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=30421.0

Socks & Weso's Hardfloor
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=28070.0

Rollcall thread that Socks was referring to.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=30551.0
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2013, 11:19:08 AM »
Thanks guys. The Leisure Matters import/local hybrid does seem goos value. They remind me of a bit of a Jayco - they're cost effective, require a bit (lot) of work to toughen up but ultimately make a good investment. Will check the links out for the gotchas.

Yes, I would be interested in a Cub - a Kamparoo Brumby or offroad Supamatic or Spacematic. Keep me posted Lost.

Like most things, you don't really know how good/bad something is until you've used it for a while and by then it's too late to return for a refund  :D
 
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2013, 11:49:32 AM »
Go adn hire some trailers..

see what you like, and dont like.... much cheaper than spending 20k on a Shitbox.
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2013, 03:08:49 PM »
G'day Pete & Family

To Myswag,
Hope you guys find what suits you guys, plenty of options out there and good advice here.
Hope you enjoy your time here.
Happy & Safe travels.
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2013, 05:45:38 PM »
Quote from: muzza01 on July 25, 2013, 10:14:17 AM
I agree with Socks.  I have enclosed my CT build thread and (Weso's and Socks) to give you a few ideas.

Thanks muzza :)

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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2013, 07:38:40 PM »
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2013, 10:50:59 AM »
Hi Pete

This is 4 I can think of off the top of my head that aren't in the 'slap 'em together category'. Cub would be my preference - but I'm prejudice  ;D with Pioneer a close 2nd

Cub... http://www.cubcampers.com.au/

Adrenalin... http://adrenalincampers.com.au/

Kimberley Kampers... http://www.kimberleykampers.com/

Pioneer Campers... http://www.pioneercampers.com.au/
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2013, 01:12:17 PM »
Pete, it depends on how much you are prepared to spend.  You can buy a Cub for around $20,000 or a top of the range Kimberley or AORC Odyssey for $60,000 - with build qualities and features proportional to cost!
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2013, 03:19:41 PM »
Hi Pipeliner

I mentioned I wanted to spend about $20k, and for $60k I wouldn't be getting a KK or other camper, I'd be looking at a 2nd hand off-road caravan for that!

I've been thinking about the whole soft-floor issue and it makes sense size wise - hard floors are definitely aimed at couple or families with really young kids.

I do like the look of the Trackabout range now, could even push hard for a deal on an up-spec new one ;-)

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« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2013, 03:21:30 PM »
Mate, look in the trader section...
Theres some bargains to be had used...  Like cars, let others lose the 'rolling it out the door' tax...
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« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2013, 06:08:33 PM »
Quote from: nelso on July 26, 2013, 03:19:41 PM

I do like the look of the Trackabout range now, could even push hard for a deal on an up-spec new one ;-)

Cheers
Nelso look up BigJules on here mate I'm sure he will do you a great deal on a trackabout


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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2013, 07:40:46 PM »
G'day Pete and welcome to Myswag. Good luck with the search. :cheers:
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2013, 01:09:32 PM »
Hi Pete
Welcome to the wonderful MySwag site.  A fantastic and informative forum.
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Re: Hi there and a hard floor manufacturer list
« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2013, 06:15:26 PM »
Hi guys,

Update: after hunting around for a few weeks, looking at a couple of shows and the pros/cons of hard/soft floors it looks like we have got ourselves a very nice 2nd hand Trackabout 4x4 Deluxe Tourer.

They seem very well built and not too much of a drama to setup and packup, and it'll go anywhere I want to take it. Wifey is very happy so life's good. Just don't like the hitch on it, might go for an OzHitch Conversion Kit.

Anyhow, look forward to contributing to the forum in some way and thanks for your help so far. Pick it up in a few weeks
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Cheers

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« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2013, 06:26:06 PM »
Heres another, Made in Western Australia with Aussie materials

http://www.campertrailerswa.com/
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« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2013, 06:30:29 PM »
Congrats on the purchase, any pics to show us yet?


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« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2013, 07:56:11 PM »
Pics? Well, since it's not mine yet should I add one?  8)

Note that everything in the trailer except the Drifta kitchen is not mine  :D

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« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2013, 08:08:35 PM »
Got it! You have to attach the image...

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