Didnt set out to buy a camper but could not pass up the price of a little campamatic last week being offered very cheap so the better half and myself took it for a quick week end up to wedge island and it was fantastic so easy to put up and take down, so it just goes to show some times you can have a win keep safe all Red Dog.
Happywanderer said
06:51 PM Apr 16, 2012
Pictures please Red Dog, when you say Tiny Camper just how small are you talking?
Red Dog said
11:22 PM Apr 16, 2012
Hi happy wonderer yes I do mean small it is a hard top camper opens out to a queen bed and about the same floor space when it is closed it looks so tinny and my challenger doesnt know it is there, which is great with the rising cost of fuel havent taken any pics yet but will do shortly cheers Red Dog.
milo said
12:59 AM Apr 17, 2012
yes pic please
Dougwe said
01:27 AM Apr 17, 2012
It doesn't matter how tiny or big your rig is at least it is yours and you can come and go as you please. Just look at my rig in the AV. It was a talking point at Lakes Entrance over the weekend that's for sure. I love it though. Poor little thing everyone was picking on it. BIG BULLIES.
Happywanderer said
01:53 AM Apr 17, 2012
Reminds of a interesting sight I saw coming up to Qld on the Newell. Three touring motorbikes overtook me. They were all 3 wheelers, each had two people on them and each towed a little camper trailer. It amused me greatly and wish I was stopped so I could have taken photos. They also had UHF40 as I could hear them talking behind me as they were about to overtake and I was moving out of their way.
Beth54 said
02:05 AM Apr 17, 2012
It sounds like my little trailer I just sold Red Dog. I loved it, just decided I wanted more comfort.
milo said
02:55 AM Apr 17, 2012
thats the think im thinking about Beth, similar to what you have.. maybe some day have you got any interior pics beth?
Beth54 said
03:26 AM Apr 17, 2012
milo wrote:
thats the think im thinking about Beth, similar to what you have.. maybe some day have you got any interior pics beth?
Mine is sold now Milo, but this will show you a bit more. It's an American brand, but there are several similar ones available in Australia these days.
Pam said
06:34 PM Apr 17, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Reminds of a interesting sight I saw coming up to Qld on the Newell. Three touring motorbikes overtook me. They were all 3 wheelers, each had two people on them and each towed a little camper trailer. It amused me greatly and wish I was stopped so I could have taken photos. They also had UHF40 as I could hear them talking behind me as they were about to overtake and I was moving out of their way.
one was in the caravan park in Bendigo the other day. its amazing the size of the set up camper that comes out of a bike trailer.
Helena said
08:27 PM Apr 17, 2012
Douque we have the same van as you and I wish I had a dollar for everyone that wanted to have a look at it great little things aren't they and people often say how can two of you live in it but we don't when on the road we live outside the van is for sleeping in and comfortable enough for us to have a game of cards if the weather turns nasty also the annexe is as big as the van anyway. Helena.
Dougwe said
01:43 AM Apr 18, 2012
Helena wrote:
Douque we have the same van as you and I wish I had a dollar for everyone that wanted to have a look at it great little things aren't they and people often say how can two of you live in it but we don't when on the road we live outside the van is for sleeping in and comfortable enough for us to have a game of cards if the weather turns nasty also the annexe is as big as the van anyway. Helena.
I only have the awning Helena but it has all the zips if I decide to get the walls at some stage but I am happy with it as is. I actually made a reno to the inside front as I found I didn't use the table but wanted more bench space. I have attached a photo.
are we ok to hijack red dogs post in this part of the forum? by the way Dough , how are the avans for towing and putting up , packing up?
Beth54 said
04:32 AM Apr 18, 2012
Sorry Red Dog.
Helena said
04:40 AM Apr 18, 2012
Milo The A'Vans are so easy to put up and we tow our little one with a Toyota corolla best fuel economy that you can get I reckon. Helena.
milo said
05:14 AM Apr 18, 2012
hmm wonder if i could tow one with my little car...hmm
gillyb said
05:58 AM Apr 18, 2012
They are so easy to tow Milo, I tow mine with a 4 cyl car without any problems and it only takes a few minutes to pop it up and down again, just like unfolding an envelope lol so easy to hitch up too.
Thats a good idea Dougwe for more bench space, my sportliner is a different set up I have bench space right across the front with draws and cupboards and my table is alongside the bed at the other end where if needed it can be pushed down and made into a double bed but I've found the single bed is heaps big enough for me (there's not much of me lol)
I bought mine 2nd hand and it came with an awning and annex but found the annex is quite heavy so I haven't actually tried to attach it I have just used the awning
Red Dog said
04:14 PM Apr 18, 2012
Have been trying to upload some pics but just wont work for me so will try again in a couple of days. I didnt buy this camper as our main traveller I also have a Jayco Swan, this little unit was brought as a toy because of the price and a quick get away. cheers all Red Dog
Beth54 said
05:20 PM Apr 18, 2012
Red Dog wrote:
Have been trying to upload some pics but just wont work for me so will try again in a couple of days. I didnt buy this camper as our main traveller I also have a Jayco Swan, this little unit was brought as a toy because of the price and a quick get away. cheers all Red Dog
I often have trouble uploading photos, but I've learnt that they load quickly in the middle of the day. After lunch some time, when the 'lines' aren't so busy.
Dougwe said
06:14 PM Apr 18, 2012
milo wrote:
are we ok to hijack red dogs post in this part of the forum? by the way Dough , how are the avans for towing and putting up , packing up?
It only takes 30 seconds Milo to pop up and 30 seconds to bring down again. I had an audience when I did mine the weekend just gone and all there were in shock as to how easy and quick it all happened. The "Sporliner" is the baby of the range and has a tow ball weight of 65kg but when I checked it it was actually 85kg, still good though and a GVM of around 850kg, not all that heavy at all. The next size up Avan Camper is heavier both ways.
Didnt set out to buy a camper but could not pass up the price of a little campamatic last week being offered very cheap so the better half and myself took it for a quick week end up to wedge island and it was fantastic so easy to put up and take down, so it just goes to show some times you can have a win
keep safe all Red Dog.
Hi happy wonderer yes I do mean small it is a hard top camper opens out to a queen bed and about the same floor space when it is closed it looks so tinny and my challenger doesnt know it is there, which is great with the rising cost of fuel havent taken any pics yet but will do shortly cheers Red Dog.
It doesn't matter how tiny or big your rig is at least it is yours and you can come and go as you please. Just look at my rig in the AV. It was a talking point at Lakes Entrance over the weekend that's for sure. I love it though. Poor little thing everyone was picking on it. BIG BULLIES.
They also had UHF40 as I could hear them talking behind me as they were about to overtake and I was moving out of their way.
It sounds like my little trailer I just sold Red Dog. I loved it, just decided I wanted more comfort.
have you got any interior pics beth?
http://www.leesurelite.com/tenttrailers.asp
Mine is sold now Milo, but this will show you a bit more. It's an American brand, but there are several similar ones available in Australia these days.
one was in the caravan park in Bendigo the other day. its amazing the size of the set up camper that comes out of a bike trailer.
I only have the awning Helena but it has all the zips if I decide to get the walls at some stage but I am happy with it as is. I actually made a reno to the inside front as I found I didn't use the table but wanted more bench space. I have attached a photo.
by the way Dough , how are the avans for towing and putting up , packing up?
Sorry Red Dog.
They are so easy to tow Milo, I tow mine with a 4 cyl car without any problems and it only takes a few minutes to pop it up and down again, just like unfolding an envelope lol so easy to hitch up too.
Thats a good idea Dougwe for more bench space, my sportliner is a different set up I have bench space right across the front with draws and cupboards and my table is alongside the bed at the other end where if needed it can be pushed down and made into a double bed but I've found the single bed is heaps big enough for me (there's not much of me lol)
I bought mine 2nd hand and it came with an awning and annex but found the annex is quite heavy so I haven't actually tried to attach it I have just used the awning
I didnt buy this camper as our main traveller I also have a Jayco Swan, this little unit was brought as a toy because of the price and a quick get away. cheers all Red Dog
I often have trouble uploading photos, but I've learnt that they load quickly in the middle of the day. After lunch some time, when the 'lines' aren't so busy.