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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: campertrailer on June 25, 2013, 08:25:12 PM
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Hi All,
Looking for a walk-trough or step-though camper trailer.
Cam you please list any manufacturer and price, that produces these type of models.
From what I have found so far
- Lifestyle Camper Trailers $9000 - $20,000
- Market Direct Camper Trailers $9000 - $13,000
- Customline Camper Trailers $9000 - $18,000
- Tru Blu Campers $28,000
- Camel Campers from $13,500
Please list anything that you have been looking at, and the price.
I can see this type of model being the new standard of camper trailer,
and I anticipate that this market will get quite competitive.
Lets find the best value model here!!!
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Huh?
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Huh?
X2 ;D
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X 3. Free market research?
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Have I missed something??
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X4 ??? ??? ???
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I'm actually in the market for this type of trailer....
What's all the confusion about??
I thought I might get some help here....Obviously not!!
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Oh okay, personally I would go a Customline.
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Thanks Fuji,
Do you have one??
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Trackabout
Vacation Campers
Modcon
I think the walk up CT is a good thing but it comes with some drawbacks. One it is a lot longer. Two it has a lot of extra weight on the drawbar. Three it is more expensive.
There now, is that helpful :D
KB
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Walk ups are great, we have a Tambo Omeo which unfortunately are no longer in business. Any of the Aussie made ones would be my choice.
GG
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Thanks Fuji,
Do you have one??
Had one but now have an Aussie Swag hard floor. If I was to go back to a soft floor, Customline would be in the top three.
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Hi Campertrailer, no offence meant, but your thread post just seemed too broad, and to me sounded like you were a CT builder looking for market research.
I've just ordered a Trackabout and after 8 months of reviewing every walk up option on the Aus market, am very happy I've selected the best value one for me and my budget, but in terms of value of a $10k walk up versus a $30k walk up, big difference in quality. Value could possibly only be assessed by your budget.
I feel like I've just bought a Lexus as opposed to a Great Wall vehicle. They'll both do the job, but for how long, will they perform if I decide to 'do a lap of Oz' and what will the value be of each in 5 years if I want to trade up or sell. Let the posts begin:-)
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After a lot of research I bought a Camel Bushman. For less than 20k it was good value. Well built and all Oz canvas. No longer have it only as I upgraded to a Vista.
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campertrailer are you looking at importing one or a few more of these, be interesting to know what prices you have sourced
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If your on a budget, the lifestyle walk through is good value from 8k.
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We have the Vacation Passage - walkthrough - we are very happy with the quality of the whole set up. Vacation have a 5 year Guarantee.
http://www.vacationcampers.com.au/ (http://www.vacationcampers.com.au/)
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Lifestyle for us.
Good value, great service fantastic trailer.
Rob
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campertrailer are you looking at importing one or a few more of these, be interesting to know what prices you have sourced
No, not looking to import one.
Doing some research to see whats on the market.
It wasn't until I started to look, that I realised how many manufacturers out there.
I need a walkthrough for the extra room for storage. (5 kids)
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I was watching the 4x4 touring show on Aurora last night.
They had one of the Johnno's Campers Dealer on.
I noticed in the background that they had a walkthrough.
Can't see them on there website.
Has anyone got one??
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I was watching the 4x4 touring show on Aurora last night.
They had one of the Johnno's Campers Dealer on.
I noticed in the background that they had a walkthrough.
Can't see them on there website.
Has anyone got one??
Found it....its an option on their trailers...
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Hello campertrailer I am new to here too. We have just ordered a Customline Adventure Walkup with a few extras. We liked the write up in the Campertrailer Australia mag last month. and it is an all Aussie made product.Not long to go now 4-5 weeks and counting.
Good luck in your search, we spent about 18 months looking and looking. But I think the wait is worth it. we got what would suit us.
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Hi Campertrailer
I have a walk up Customline. One of the reasons I liked them is you can spec them up or down depending on your budget. We have a stainless kitchen, water tap in sink and external, full annex, overnight awning, tool box, water tanks, 12V power, etc etc.
Since buying it I have installed an inverter and a diesel heater (SWMBO loves that mod).
I have done over 25,000 kms with it. Up the middle to Darwin, back to Melbourne through central Qld and NSW. Just two months ago I took it to Fraser Island with no dramas. I have done thousands of k's off road and it hasn't missed a beat.
The only negatives I have is that I reckon it might be a bit heavy but it is my first camper so I don't really have anything to compare it with. That said it tows great fully loaded or not. The other thing is setting up the tent can be challenging as it is so high it doesn't just flop over, you need to push it up with one of the tent poles. Once we got the hang of it we can set it up in ten minutes. Add another 10 for the annex but I often pack it up with the annex on which makes it easier. They use a very good quality canvas (15oz I think) which would add to the weight. I am happy with a bit of extra weight with top quality materials though.
Oh and a must have option is the canvas bed cover. It is great if you have to pack up wet. When you get to your next stop you can set up and be in a nice warm and DRY bed every time.
Good luck with your choice of camper.
Cheers
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I've heard very good reports about Central Coast Campers
http://www.centralcoastcampers.com.au/ (http://www.centralcoastcampers.com.au/)
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we have the mdc v3 stepthrough, great trailer
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I'm actually in the market for this type of trailer....
What's all the confusion about??
I thought I might get some help here....Obviously not!!
With a generic name like 'campertrailer', your post read like an overseas manufacturer who was looking for information on exporting yet another cheap trailer with dinky-di kangaroo badges on it
It does happen
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No, not looking to import one.
Doing some research to see whats on the market.
It wasn't until I started to look, that I realised how many manufacturers out there.
I need a walkthrough for the extra room for storage. (5 kids)
lol ya not serious ? why dont you just list the price range of the camper your " genuinely' looking for , then you will get an endless source of information
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Hi Campertrailer, here's another option for your search.
Buy a copy of the latest CamperTrailerAustralia magazine and in the last 6 pages are most of the major CT dealers, their product range and prices. Happy to help with more info, but agree with a few others, your request is too broad. Maybe be a bit more specific with on road or off road and price range and we can be very helpful.
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Jimboomba Maddison Staircase is worth a look - not pricey unless you option it up to the hilt, full length Duragal chassis for strength, and all aluminium body for light weight. Mine is only 550kg empty.
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we have the mdc v3 stepthrough, great trailer
Hi Cloakle,
So your happy with your MDC camper trailer?
Did you happen to go for independent suspension at all?
Any negatives?
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Hi Campertrailer
I have a walk up Customline. One of the reasons I liked them is you can spec them up or down depending on your budget. We have a stainless kitchen, water tap in sink and external, full annex, overnight awning, tool box, water tanks, 12V power, etc etc.
Since buying it I have installed an inverter and a diesel heater (SWMBO loves that mod).
I have done over 25,000 kms with it. Up the middle to Darwin, back to Melbourne through central Qld and NSW. Just two months ago I took it to Fraser Island with no dramas. I have done thousands of k's off road and it hasn't missed a beat.
The only negatives I have is that I reckon it might be a bit heavy but it is my first camper so I don't really have anything to compare it with. That said it tows great fully loaded or not. The other thing is setting up the tent can be challenging as it is so high it doesn't just flop over, you need to push it up with one of the tent poles. Once we got the hang of it we can set it up in ten minutes. Add another 10 for the annex but I often pack it up with the annex on which makes it easier. They use a very good quality canvas (15oz I think) which would add to the weight. I am happy with a bit of extra weight with top quality materials though.
Oh and a must have option is the canvas bed cover. It is great if you have to pack up wet. When you get to your next stop you can set up and be in a nice warm and DRY bed every time.
Good luck with your choice of camper.
Cheers
Hi Stephwoodall,
How did you do the diesel heater install?
Where did you position it?
Thanks
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Hi Stephwoodall,
How did you do the diesel heater install?
Where did you position it?
Thanks
Hi Campertrailer
I installed it in the compartment above the wheel arch (offside). The exhaust is plumbed to come out behind the wheel arch with the muffler inside the compartment. I have a small 5 litre fuel tank near the battery box (on the same side as above) and the pipes for the intake and the output are both plumbed into the walk up foot well. I have the controller in the empty space at the foot of the bed (along with some 12V outlets there). The model I have is the D2 twin so I have a second outlet that I can swing around into the annex too.
Cheers
Stephen
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Hi Campertrailer
I installed it in the compartment above the wheel arch (offside). The exhaust is plumbed to come out behind the wheel arch with the muffler inside the compartment. I have a small 5 litre fuel tank near the battery box (on the same side as above) and the pipes for the intake and the output are both plumbed into the walk up foot well. I have the controller in the empty space at the foot of the bed (along with some 12V outlets there). The model I have is the D2 twin so I have a second outlet that I can swing around into the annex too.
Cheers
Stephen
Hi,
Is that in the big walk up model?
With all the doors on the side. Thanks.
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Not exactly a walk thru sh1t loads of space and standard fittings
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=21005.0 :cup: (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=21005.0)
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Hi,
Is that in the big walk up model?
With all the doors on the side. Thanks.
Hi Holden1
It is the V2 walk up model. So it has enclosed compartments except for the rear where the jerrys go and the gas bottles on the other side.
Cheers
Steph
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We have a central coast camper walk up. Awesome amount of storage with four drawer going back into the trailer. We bought the "show special" which basically means it is fully optioned with lights 2 12v batteries, stainless kitchen water tank etc. Only thing is it is very heavy. About 1400kgs dry weight. Reckon once we have it loaded with water clothes fridge, canvas walls we wouldn't be to far short of 1800kgs. Tows really well and we are very happy with it.
Good luck with your decision.
Cheers
Andrew
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I also have a CENTRAL COAST CAMPER. I got mine late last year and have only used it a few times. Yes they are heavy, but I am more than impressed with to quality of the entire unit and there is more than enough storage.
I had 17" wheels put on to match the 2005 GU PATROL.
The 2 x 100amp batteries are more than enough power for lights and 40litre engel fridge.
The walk up is the best invention. No more climbing over someone when nature call during the night.
Priced at 20k fully optioned, it's vale for money & quality
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Hi Holden1
It is the V2 walk up model. So it has enclosed compartments except for the rear where the jerrys go and the gas bottles on the other side.
Cheers
Steph
Hi steph,
Ours is not as big as that I don't think. But not long now and we will have our first brand new camper trailer.
So looking forward to it. Hubby and I well it almost feels like Christmas as a kid.
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I have a Challenge walk in, new they sit at around the $27000 mark. Mine is for sale with a list of extras, 3 years old in good condition for just under the 20k mark.
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Hi all.
Has anyone got any experience with the Travelmax ST step through camper seen here : http://www.caravancampermegastore.com.au/range/camper-trailers/new-camper-trailers/
They seem like good value for money but there isn't much info on them on the forums from what I can tell. Ideally I'd like to find a step through that has drawers for easy storage of clothing etc. (like the ST). Not sure how the tailgate goes in the middle of the living area though - I'll have to go look at the real thing.
I've looked at the MDC step through V4 but doesn't seem to have an option for drawers (could be modded I guess though?).
Any other suggestions that can be seen in Perth?
Cheers.