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PATRIOT CAMPERS: X1
Patriot camper trailers are manufactured on the Gold Coast, and the team tells us they understand the Australian market simply by virtue of having so many exciting off-road destinations close to their head office.
PIONEER CAMPERS: ARGYLE
A lightweight yet extremely sturdy contender, the Argyle from Pioneer Campers is the lightest model in the Pioneer Range. Despite this, there is still a serious amount of storage space on offer thanks to the 500-litre front storage as well…
POD: COMPACT CAMPER
Weighing in at around the 300kg mark, the Pod Compact Camper is perfect for those who aren’t terribly keen on lugging around heavy camper trailers. It also makes plenty of sense for those who drive a smaller vehicle with a…
TRACK TRAILER: TOUR MATE
With a heritage of building trailers for military contracts, Track Trailer know a thing or two about building a solid platform. But it’s not just brute strength they are concerned with; the thing has to be practical too!
TRACKABOUT: SAFARI SV EXTENDA
The SV Extenda from Trackabout Off-Road Campers has one very unique feature going for it: it’s wide! So if you have a family of up to two adults and four children, this camper should easily accommodate everybody.
CHALLENGE CAMPERS: WALK-IN DELUXE OFF-ROAD
The top-of-the-line model from Challenge Campers is the Walk-in Deluxe Off-Road, which as the name suggests is a walk-in design. This trailer is the next step up from the very successful Outback Off Road Deluxe model from the Challenge Camper…
CAMPRITE CAMPERS: TX6
Camprite Campers have long been known for their unique design and rugged dependability. If you have a family and need a smaller living area and more separate rooms for sleeping or relaxing, then the Camprite TX6 could fit the bill…
ULTIMATE OFF ROAD CAMPERS: XPLOR
You could be forgiven for thinking the Ultimate is the newest and most futuristic camper trailer on the tracks. Truth be told, they have been out on the market for years! The XLPOR offers a fresh new look over the…
Armadilo Campers: Arma- X
Armadillo Campers are a proudly Australian owned company who are even prouder about the fact they manufacture and engineer everything in Australia, too. They offer one trailer, the ARMA-X, which the team at Armadillo tell us has all the bells…
VISTA RV: CROSSOVER XL
To call this product a camper is putting it mildly; the Vista RV Crossover XL is more an off-road caravan than camper trailer. An Australian designed and manufactured product that is packed full of innovative inclusions, the Crossover XL is…
How To Not Get Stuck – Tyre Pressures
It is essential to run your tyres at a low pressure when driving in the sand, as it greatly increases the surface area and grip of the tyre. It does this by spreading the weight of your vehicle over a…
How To Not Get Stuck – Momentum
You’ll see most people get stuck on Fraser Island when they’re trying to go inland. Why? Because you have to drive uphill, and people lose momentum. Since so many people get stuck in the same place, the sand becomes incredibly…
How To Not Get Stuck – Read The Sand
Generally speaking, the further away from the beach you go, the softer the sand will be and the more likely you will be to get stuck.
How To Not Get Stuck – Driving Techniques
Be gentle on the pedals – both of them. If you intend to stop, let the sand slow you down, if you slam on the brakes or come to an abrupt stop you’ll create a small sand mound in front…
HOW TO GET UN STUCK (WHEN YOU INEVITABLY GET STUCK) – MAXTRAX
I think you’d be nuts to head to Fraser Island without a set or two of MAXTRAX. Even though there’s a fair few friendly four-wheel drivers floating around fabulous, fantastic Fraser, the ability to self recover is absolutely essential. We…
