Deluxe slide-on camper

The weight has always been the major problem, not helped by the fact that vehicle manufacturers have never advertised the correct actual payload of their vehicles. Even though the Northern Lite Campers are the lightest of the Truck Campers on the market there are no vehicles ready made in Australia to suit. The option has been to convert a Ford Ranger/Mazda BT50 or Nissan Navara or similar to a six wheeler by adding a lazy axle . While these work well they still do not have a massive payload. The American trucks, for which these campers were designed, also struggle with their legal payload in Australia. This slide on camper is designed to be mounted to a ute which may need to be upgraded.
The bottom line is you need to carefully consider the type and therefore the weight of the camper you choose. If you have a tub on the back of slide on camper australia   your four-wheel drive, you can swap the tub for a tray. You will see on closer inspection, the tub is actually quite separate to the cab.

Can be viewed from dinette/lounge area or from the queen bed in the cab. Features self igniting burners and a stylish smoked glass stove cover that doubles as a splash back. Northern Lite campers come with the Complete Bedroom Package. Most importantly, they are all full queen sized beds with North/South configuration. Without doubt the best information on vehicles was obtained from tow truck operators. Unfortunately I have had a few tows and always discuss vehicles the the various drivers.
There are some small pop-top campers that fit factory standard Australian utes . The tiny amount of space in these campers acts more as a deterrent rather than an advertisement for the truck camper concept. People see one and immediately cross truck campers off their wish list. Similar to larger caravans and motorhomes, the entire wall extends out over the rear of the vehicle and allows extra room inside . Let’s start with the outside, it’s all one piece fibreglass, Kevlar or carbon fibre so it won’t leak and the thermal insulation qualities should be pretty top notch.
So it is not likely you will have an air conditioner, 2 solar panels, a fan or two, wind up antenna and a skylight. Computer designed to your specifications, Aussie Roadrunner motorhomes are extremely light weight, super spacious and feature fully equipped kitchens and full sized bathrooms. If you’re travelling solo or as a couple and can do without the finer things, we reckon you could do a lot worse. The new models seem to have addressed these issues and we will investigate these again.

Note that all campers sold in Australia are the top of the line Limited Edition models to which we add a huge range of additional features. Please contact us for the weight of our other camper size options. The Hawk by Wedgetail Campers offers you a straightforward, functional, and lightweight canopy styled option suitable for weekend trips, full-blown touring or for the serious four-wheel driver. So easy and quick to use, providing excellent shelter (we’ll have get some of the side awnings for it). We were on ‘the road’ for two months and it astounded us how many people would come up to enquire about the Camper.
The appliances are connected to the gas supply of the caravan with the use of a removable bayonet type fitting on the end of a gas hose. When not in use, the main body of the kitchen unit can be slid back into the recess, leaving just the workbench and the sink protruding. The fastest and most popular slide on camper hold downs are the Original FastGuns which are built to perform with frame-mounted and bed-mounted tie downs. This is because of their quick-disconnect handle which makes adjustment extraordinarily fast and convenient. This stainless steel turnbuckle comes in sets of two and are spring-loaded with spring tension indicators that ensure proper installation.

There are hybrid class 2-3 campers which are still cab over, however, they usually save weight by having a pop open top and utilises a lightweight purpose built frame. Are you planning to travel to caravan parks or the Canning Stock route? You must match your vehicle and slide on camper to the rashest terrain you intend to traverse. Over time purpose-built slide on campers started to arise, as people realised that you have much higher limitations on payload than you have with towing.
They can be fiddly, so you can't just pull up and easily jump in like you can with most caravans. Basically, a slide-on is like a mini caravan that sits on the back of your ute. Slide-ons can provide all the mod-cons of a caravan, from air-conditioning to ensuite bathrooms, while a few offer more spacious living quarters via a slide-out feature.
Prices start from $79,800 for the Express XPS with a selection of specifications to suit all budgets and requirements. The specification can be tailored exactly to suit the requirements of each individual vehicle owner. Tong campers are designed with dedicated touring and 4×4 enthusiast in mind.

We have been travelling in ours for over 9 years and have yet to see a better floorplan. The CMS double pole system is extremely safe to use and complies with all Australian Standards. Check out all the Water System features of all Northern Lite Australian models. The latest Winegard Rayzar antenna with built in 12 volt signal booster. Works with Horizontal or Vertical signals and receives signal without being aimed directly at transmitter.
Especially once you read the specs list of the most expensive tray back camper on our list. Of course the obvious choice for 4WDs would be the Ford F250/350, Chev Silverado and Dodge Ram, but in my opinion, they are overpriced. They have all the bells and whistles and the comfort and power is superb but US$50,000 turns into $160,000 by the time it gets to your driveway. I had problems getting my F250 repaired in many areas of Australia but then again I had the same problems with a Mazda BT50 and also the Nissan Navara. But it doesn’t end there… when we talk off-road in Australia, we are largely talking tough corrugations, this is where the build quality of the DO35 shines. Your coupling takes a beating on outback road, you will quickly find that only the toughest survive… the middle of nowhere isn’t the place to find this out!

The D250S Dual has the additional benefit of an auxiliary input which can be connected directly to solar panels without the need for a regulator, offering free power from the sun. The refrigerator/freezer units used by Innovan are built by EvaKool at Caloundra in Queensland using their normal components. However, the compressor and fan are located underneath the box rather than at the end. Instead of the Danfos BD 35 compressor, the Innovan units have the BD 50 compressor which is normally used in the larger EvaKool units.
Each Northstar camper, whether it’s a pop-up or hardwall camper, is built to last using quality craftsmanship and the best construction materials available. Our production staff go above and beyond when constructing air tent our campers, gluing every joint together and then reinforcing the joints with hardened steel screws. All wiring, gas and plumbing systems are installed to meet code requirements while still offering you the highest level of comfort and usability. If you want to reduce the weight of your camper you can choose to dismount the Happijac leg jacks by a few easy bolts or upgrade to a lithium battery. Warranty for your slide on camper from an Australian camper manufacturer means you can easily get parts sent out to you in to a caravan park in Broome or other remote towns.