Camper/tent trailers which one?

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Originally Posted by BillsGU

I did that 16 years ago and never looked back. The pop up camper cost me $3300 at the time and I strengthened the chassis and raised it, put solar panels on and 16" wheels. It has done all the outback tracks over the years and is still going strong. My kids use it now as I have become used to the comforts of an off road caravan. :frown:

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I bought a pop top sunwagon couple of years ago from a bloke who had done all of the work already for a steal.

It's the perfect off road camper for our young family and I love it!

Raised, strengthened chassis, independent suspension, decked out with new 3 way fridge, led lights and 12v sockets inside.

I can just fit my 31" desert duelers underneath and looking at fitting 33" with some cutting to match my Patrol.

I've done a lot of trips in this already and for $2600 it's a bargain!!!

Here's the thread about it below.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...unwagon+camper

Andy, did you ever do that kitchen mod you mentioned? ie. pulling it outside?

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Originally Posted by BenK

Andy, did you ever do that kitchen mod you mentioned? ie. pulling it outside?

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I haven't mate but its on the list to do that's for sure. It's actually a reasonably easy mod to do with good runners but just haven't had a chance.

Having used it many times now I also want to take out one side of the u shape seating and replace with storage cupboards.

The only time we go inside is to change nappys, feeding, quick relax or sleep. So almost half of that space is the seating that is useless. Storage and easily accessible storage is far beneficial.

I'm helping my brother with his conversion soon so no doubt ill get inspired to do mine aswell.

Good one! I agree with the kitchen outside for anything related to camping, otherwise it is simply 'caravaning'.... Who cooks inside anyway? Might as well cave in and do it in motels! Can't wait to see how you go with it. Jayco could learn a few things out of this mod. You could even have it 'inside & outside'....

Things like this seem very interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDHch7bJp8c

I am sure they are not the only brand around.
Also being able to detach the camper is interesting for work and storage.

Is that a well blended Barry Bum-part Toupe he is wearing? LOL!

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Originally Posted by BenK

Is that a well blended Barry Bum-part Toupe he is wearing? LOL!

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Is that experience showing? :biggrin:

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Originally Posted by outback

Things like this seem very interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDHch7bJp8c

I am sure they are not the only brand around.
Also being able to detach the camper is interesting for work and storage.

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Interesting though
Their max listed price is only $58k
and a tray top patrol about the same, (ok add about 10k), with added mods.

Sounding nice.

Ok I suppose some of this got me thinking and the sub basis of this thread.
http://www.hemamaps.com.au/en/Explor...Patrol-Vehicle

OK its one of the HEMA Map vehicles and trailer..
No connection other than I use their GPS unit.


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Only big question is the difference leaf vs coil springs.

Also the ute comes with 16 inch vs normal Patrol 17 inch rims.

Is it worth pushing for the 17" rims?
OK sounds like an entering issue.

But a 2'/50mm lift would add to its ability.

Going over this a bit and include the fax some places/tracks you can't take a camper trailer, seems the best options o look at things like tray slide ons.

So far the best i have come across are:
Wedgetail
Travelander
Trayon

The query i have is that Nissan have 2 types of tray top:
front coil rear leaf
front and back coil

So which is the best suspension set up. Note most slideons are about 680 -700 kgs.

Also looking at possibly towing a van with ATN 2500 kgs. case of tow to a place drop off and return several days later. this though may become a redundant exercise.

Also with new Nissan cab chassis units does Nissan provide the tray or is that a 3rd party option?