Hardfloor Campers

[Wunderlust]

Hi folks,

Could you please tell me your thoughts on the best hardfloor camper available in the price range $25k - $35K second hand. I know its a tall order but I'm just looking at swapping out the Goldstream for something else? So far I have Pioneer, CUB and maybe just maybe a secondhand KK.

[time]

I think I bought second best.  I bought a 2005 KK Limited, only because I couldn't find an Aussie Swag, my budget was $27k (this included provision for rego insurance and wheels and tyres to match the tug).

I spent a lot of time looking and checking out what was available and what would do the job for me.  We go, and have gone, to some pretty rugged places so the camper has to be bullet proof for us and not be a source of worry.  The KK and AS are built to the standard I wanted.  The advantage AS has over KK from my point of view is a closer attention to detail, all the little things add up, and there storage layout is better in my view.  Having said that, I'm still happy with the KK and hope to be using it for many years to come.

[Mandrake]

Check out the Pinnacle - Brand new - and save $15000 to holiday on or add some improvements to it ...

http://www.pinnaclecampers.com.au/product/555/OFF_ROAD_HARD_FLOOR_CAMPER_TRAILER

I'll let you know how ours goes on the little trip we are doing next week ..

Cheers

Steve

[Chris-Vi]

You might find a Cape York as well for that price. You don't see them come up to often though. 

[Jason B]

KK or AS for that money. I also went for a KK and am impressed with it. Mine is also a 2005 Limited edition. I payed a bit more than TIME ($2k) but I got a boat loader, boat, motor and the full canvas annex and walls ect for my $30k. I think with a growing family I will out grow mine though. I will either bite the bullet and add a kids room or look at a Complete Campsite soft floor for more space.

There are plenty of good ones out there for the money.


Regards


Jas

[whitey1]

Have a look for a second hand Australian Off Road Camper Odyssey. We got our 2 year old ex hire ZR for $34k a couple of years ago. Can't get much more bullet proof than one of them. Great simple, solid kitchen and all stainless fittings even the roof bows. Ours came with an awning and hot water system with shower and ensuite. Goes wherever the 4by goes without complaint. When we looked at the Cub we realized they just weren't built solid enough for what we were going to do with it.

[jk]

Ditto on the Cape York but not many come up for sale, any of the big names make great campers for your money, Aussie Swag, Kimberly, Cape York, Australian Off Road Campers, Pioneer and Cub would all be worth a look. It'll depend on condition, mods, age, and your personal preferences for layout as to which one will suite you.   Good luck 

[bussoboy]

for that coin you would get a new Adrenalin.built like a brick you know what

maybe not as refined as a KK or Aussie Swag. but a bloody fine camper

[GeoffA]

I think they've ^^ just about covered it.............

[cancan]

you will just get a modcon front fold for that money.....rarely see them for sale 2nd hand

[jatt]

When looking at hardfloor units have a look at where the 2 halves of the camper meet.  By this I mean stress relief of the canvas. It can be a pinch point when opening/closing the 2 halves up.

I feel adjustable bows are a must and in many instances a means of realeasing some tension between the 2 halves is a must.
A good example of the above is a lot of the older cub units.  Very little adjustment can cause tearing over time.  I see their newer units have adj bows, so there must be some merit in my comments.

Good luck with your search.