Thanks Janette,your right there with the top heavy side of things if I went that way it would have to be a pop top or the Innovan slide on, they think outside the box a little.
-- Edited by Casualkev on Friday 12th of October 2012 04:27:23 PM
Casualkev said
10:46 PM Oct 12, 2012
Hello to everyone,
I'm new at this (forums & nomading) so I would like to seek advice & opinions on what a single nomader might need in the way of transport/accommodation on travelling Australia in the near future.
My original idea was to upgrade my 4x4 spacecab ute to a new variety & purchase a slide on camper, this way I could tow a small boat as I'm keen to wet a line in sub tropical & tropical areas of Australia.The biggest problem seems to be carrying anything from 1000kgs upwards fulltime on the ute (have seen photo's of the new Mazda BT50 on other sites folded in the middle because of carrying weight all the time.
Next is a hard bodied camper/caravan like the Innovan trailer & Pacific aluminium trailer Ally Master plus a few others but these two are high on the wish list.With this option I would put a small aluminium boat on top of the ute.
I would like to bush camp or free camp most of the time only going to parks to refresh.
Any suggestions are most welcome.
Kev
jetj said
11:03 PM Oct 12, 2012
Hi and welcome to the forum Kev.
The slide ons appear very top heavy to me, all water tanks above the tray I think instead of under with caravans and motorhomes. They do seem a great answer to towing a boat and leaving camped while using vehicle. I've looked closely at one and asked the owner about whether one person could remove and attach and they didn't believe so.
My ideal would be a van, tall enough to stand up in with a toilet and shower, or my Hiace. Be interested to know what you decide on.
not a slide on, permanent and you could still tow a boat behind it etc..
and 4x4 ...
jetj said
11:40 PM Oct 12, 2012
Milo,
I thought those would be great too. I have been in that vehicle and had a look. It's ex hire and knocked around I thought. Very enclosed feeling inside it.
Big Gorilla said
04:49 PM Oct 13, 2012
Can't beat a Motorhome but anything with 200 K or over on the clock is getting rather tired...
blaze said
06:05 PM Oct 13, 2012
Big Gorilla wrote:
Can't beat a Motorhome but anything with 200 K or over on the clock is getting rather tired...
200k is just run in for a modern vehicle, they need to be well maintained but there is no reason 1million km isnt acheivable. 30 years ago I would agree.
cheers
blaze
Cruising Cruze said
07:07 PM Oct 13, 2012
and I always tough that my first car here in Aus would make the million km's ( old XC Falcon STW ) 30 years later I still get bored with my cars ,I don't keep them long enough to make the Million, as most of us do
John
milo said
08:25 AM Oct 14, 2012
I have heard people putting dual wheels on the back? If I had the money this would be my dream rig
http://www.freedomoffroad.com.au/product/14/northstar_igloo_to_suit_trayback/floor_plan
hagar said
04:51 PM Oct 14, 2012
I have had this type of set up and it is not a problem setting up and loading on your own with a bit of practice. As with all set ups you drive to the conditions ensure suspension and tyres are suitable . Water tanks are set low on the unit so weight is low down. Poptops are one solution to height worries. Just do a bit more research before making your discision. This setup provides a good allround use for single trraveller.
milo said
01:42 AM Oct 15, 2012
whats the height of these units when on , as i have to think about my drive thru carport
Casualkev said
02:59 AM Oct 15, 2012
Thanks fella's, there are a couple of slide ons that don't go over the cab and would not be top heavy.
Thanks Janette,your right there with the top heavy side of things if I went that way it would have to be a pop top or the Innovan slide on, they think outside the box a little.
-- Edited by Casualkev on Friday 12th of October 2012 04:27:23 PM
Hello to everyone,
I'm new at this (forums & nomading) so I would like to seek advice & opinions on what a single nomader might need in the way of transport/accommodation on travelling Australia in the near future.
My original idea was to upgrade my 4x4 spacecab ute to a new variety & purchase a slide on camper, this way I could tow a small boat as I'm keen to wet a line in sub tropical & tropical areas of Australia.The biggest problem seems to be carrying anything from 1000kgs upwards fulltime on the ute (have seen photo's of the new Mazda BT50 on other sites folded in the middle because of carrying weight all the time.
Next is a hard bodied camper/caravan like the Innovan trailer & Pacific aluminium trailer Ally Master plus a few others but these two are high on the wish list.With this option I would put a small aluminium boat on top of the ute.
I would like to bush camp or free camp most of the time only going to parks to refresh.
Any suggestions are most welcome.
Kev
Hi and welcome to the forum Kev.
The slide ons appear very top heavy to me, all water tanks above the tray I think instead of under with caravans and motorhomes. They do seem a great answer to towing a boat and leaving camped while using vehicle. I've looked closely at one and asked the owner about whether one person could remove and attach and they didn't believe so.
My ideal would be a van, tall enough to stand up in with a toilet and shower, or my Hiace. Be interested to know what you decide on.
what about something like this ?
http://www.sydneyrvcentre.com.au/used-motorhomes-app/talvor-adventure-camper-4x4
not a slide on, permanent and you could still tow a boat behind it etc..
and 4x4 ...
Milo,
I thought those would be great too. I have been in that vehicle and had a look. It's ex hire and knocked around I thought. Very enclosed feeling inside it.
200k is just run in for a modern vehicle, they need to be well maintained but there is no reason 1million km isnt acheivable. 30 years ago I would agree.
cheers
blaze
30 years later I still get bored with my cars ,I don't keep them long enough to make the Million, as most of us do
John
If I had the money this would be my dream rig http://www.freedomoffroad.com.au/product/14/northstar_igloo_to_suit_trayback/floor_plan
I have had this type of set up and it is not a problem setting up and loading on your own with a bit of practice. As with all set ups you drive to the conditions ensure suspension and tyres are suitable . Water tanks are set low on the unit so weight is low down. Poptops are one solution to height worries. Just do a bit more research before making your discision. This setup provides a good allround use for single trraveller.
Thanks fella's, there are a couple of slide ons that don't go over the cab and would not be top heavy.
That would be the Innovan & the Highrise
http://www.highrise.com.au/index.html
http://www.innovan.com.au/prices.htm
The Innovan looks very good.