Yes, but howmuch do they cost? I will buy one , when I win looto. Till then,Iwill stick to the Old Freeway. Nice rig, tho. Bill

I worry about the height and size of that camper. I love the concept though and they look like a really nice unit.

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 i need to learn how to do that haha

Mine's similar (Freeway/Courier combo like Bill12 has). But I have 2 more turnbuckles with chains attached to the tray uprights, and two bolted "stoppers" at the rear to inhibit any rearward movement. As to center of gravity, it's like a yacht with a keel to counteract the mast. Now that my storage bins at floor level are loaded with batteries, ladders, tools and other equipment the stability has improved dramatically. The water tank is at floor level as well, across the width of the camper just behind the truck cab. Nothing heavy is stored above the waist line. It's basically all shell up there. Unloading is pretty straight forward, but loading is best done with the help of a second person who can guide the driver.

I'm happy with my slide-on. Plenty of room, especially for a solo, no towing, and heaps of storage.

Oh yeah... and a roof strong enough to hold a couple of solar panels.

-- Edited by GaryKelly on Saturday 20th of July 2013 12:49:55 PM

I also love the idea of slide ons. BUT....I really am put off by the overall height/ centre of gravity. Had I been able to find a pop top at the time I was searching. that would have been my choice, as a solo traveller. However, to each his own

In stilettos or flatties, Milo? Or do you mean the camper? Mine is about a foot taller than normal because it sits on a box divided into 3 lengthwise compartments for storing camper jacks (legs), poles, camp furniture and other things. I really like that extra storage. So it's a bit over 7 feet above tray height, making it about 10 feet (3 meters) tall from ground level. It looks a bit ungainly but it's fine, and really no taller than many motorhomes. I don't wizz around corners or do silly things, and I keep it under 60km/h up the drive hehe. Admittedly it took a little getting used to after driving the truck empty for a long time but it's fine now. Bill12 suggested Ironman helper springs which I've had installed. Quite cheap and very effective.

Mines 2.7 m high, andif you keepyour wits about you , you have little trouble.Very comfortable, andyou don,t have a pop top toworry about. The Ironman load plus helper springs solve the stability problem and are great at $120. I fitted mine,but anybody with some mechanical aptitude can do it .A styleside ute or a 2wd table top would easier to load the camper than my 4wd, Which is a bit high.I get 7 or 8 klms to the ltr at 90 to 100 kph from my 2.5 courier diesel loaded.Good combination. Bill

All Gary need s now is a few of those streamers, like Priscilla, Queen of the slide ons.That would make a good photo.Don,t forget the stilletos or flatties, Gary.You might look a bit like Frankenfurter,from the Rocky horrow show!..............Bill

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-- Edited by bill12 on Sunday 21st of July 2013 03:38:44 PM

Good morning all - I have a slide on camper- mine is an Active Camper. They are made north of Coffs Harbour - a family owned business - great people to deal with. I find when I go travelling on my own I have no problem at all with setting up or packing up - it is so easy. There is a website for them which shows the whole concept. They are not very high when closed up so there doesn't seem to be much wind drag. I have mine on a Hilux. Happy camping - Nelly (stilettos or flatties Gary!!! mmmmm!!)

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In stilettos or flatties, Milo? Or do you mean the camper? Mine is about a foot taller than normal because it sits on a box divided into 3 lengthwise compartments for storing camper jacks (legs), poles, camp furniture and other things. I really like that extra storage. So it's a bit over 7 feet above tray height, making it about 10 feet (3 meters) tall from ground level. It looks a bit ungainly but it's fine, and really no taller than many motorhomes. I don't wizz around corners or do silly things, and I keep it under 60km/h up the drive hehe. Admittedly it took a little getting used to after driving the truck empty for a long time but it's fine now. Bill12 suggested Ironman helper springs which I've had installed. Quite cheap and very effective.

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 My craft stuff takes up room so with a slide on I would need to tow a trailer for my spinning wheel etc.

Also camp cook ware

Dawa

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 Ve have com fur your spinning veel,

Hans, destroy the spinning veel!

Ohhh Monti Python love ya.

Peter

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All Gary need s now is a few of those streamers, like Priscilla, Queen of the slide ons.That would make a good photo.Don,t forget the stilletos or flatties, Gary..............Bill

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 fish net tights?

And there I was thinking my reference to stilettos and flatties had gone unnoticed.

Who is tied up? lol

Tied in Bent Axle Bob not tied up. lol