Everything I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Slide-On Camper
Cold conditions will also reduce the amount of energy available from a battery. Therefore, if you intend to spend a considerable amount of time in cold areas, it might be advisable to consider a second battery. Even though they are more expensive, Innovan uses AGM deep cycle batteries. The canopy hatch provides this ventilation and also allows light and some extra ventilation if required.
Built for cold Canadian winters means they can handle hot Australian summers. The reality is that you can’t slide on ute camper insulate a PopTops or slide outs. That one foot of height you save with pop tops is just a piece of vinyl.
The inserts fill the space between the two beds so that the mattresses can be turned sideways and then pushed together to form a bed which is the width of a Queen-size bed. The mattresses would be 1880 mm long but when placed crossways there would be an extra 150 mm of length available, so with a pillow over the gap, the length available would be greater than that of a Queen bed. In the Innovan the water filter is placed on the back wall in the area under the sink. The water that passes through it can be accessed with a dedicated tap in the vanity recess.
Iveco Daily 50C chassis with a twin turbo diesel engine for smooth driving. The HA5 offers everything you’d expect from a premium motorhome manufacturer from the electric drop down bed to ensuite bathroom, even including the innovative rear utility bar, clothes line and boot. Your vehicle is doing all the hard work, make sure it is fit for your intended purpose. At the very least consider upgrading your shock absorbers if you plan to go off the Tarmac.
The moulded fibreglass construction makes it best suited to all Australian road and off road conditions. Boasting the largest range of standard features in a slide on camper, these Australian Ultimate models are the complete package. Absolutely everything listed in the Standard Features is included with the camper. We don't sell you a camper then tell you it costs extra for an air conditioner, awning, turnbuckles, battery, gas bottles, etc etc etc. From expedition vehicles, truck campers, slide-on campers, expander caravans, campervans and standard single-axle caravan trailers to larger 19-21ft double-axle caravans, as well as pop tops and more.
We bush camp and on hot nights we open the skylight above the bed, close all the windows and turn on the Fantastic Vent with the remote control and set it to the exhaust or out setting. This draws a gentle breeze across the bed and out through the vent at the other end of the camper. The vinyl shower cubicle is a purpose-built accessory that can be unfolded and hung under the awning. It is about 1800 mm high and has an opening on one side to fit against the vanity recess. A good quality zip is at one corner and across the bottom of one side to form a door which can be folded back under the awning. It has a fixed floor and a fitting which can be connected to a hose to drain water away.
It has the advantages of a caravan but with absolute minimum hassle. Simply unload in under 10 minutes and drive away, providing options to explore the local area or pick up the shopping without having to pack up camp every time you leave. Conquer any terrain and take your adventures to new heights. Designed for rugged exploration, our slide-on ute campers are expertly engineered to seamlessly integrate with your ute, enabling you to go places where others only dream of. Whether it’s traversing rocky mountain trails in the South Island, manoeuvring through dense native bush, or crossing remote sandy beaches our campers are right for you.
The Quick Camper 2.1 comes with legs, which you can raise or lower manually – however, many will choose to use a portable electric drill to make the winding operation less tedious. The camper is lowered to the lowest point of travel on the jacks. Your camper will be attached to the Tray of your 4-wheel drive vehicle using 4 x M10 bolts. Knowledgable customer service employee I spoke to over the phone, who helped me pick the right type of insurance coverage for situation. I have a 2015 Sterling LX that is the Mitchell Family camping machine. Lets Getaway is the website where I share things about my trailer as I learn them, and help other camper owners to enjoy their RV even more.
While we needed to engineer a basement so that the camper can fit over the cabin of the truck, we found the extra amount of storage was well worth it, and with a payload of over 3 tonne, the storage can be utilised. A new set of brackets to accommodate the 4 remote controlled legs or jacks had to engineered at the same time so that the camper could be easily loaded and unloaded. We also had to fit a second set of Torklift GlowSteps to the camper with a matching Torklift Handrail to allow easy and safe access to the camper when it was on the truck. Caravans have lead the way in the off road camper trailer, caravan and truck camper with proven trailers built tough for a fair price.
So if you prefer the seating capacity of a dual-cab, you're out of luck. It's a different scenario for slide-on campers – there are compact models that'll sit on the shorter dual-cab tray no worries. Most slide-ons are designed for one-tonne utes, although there are larger and heavier slides-ons that suit truck cab/chassis vehicles too. There’s no doubt that a slide-on unit affords you huge flexibility and the 855S we sampled are well-executed, spacious and strong campers. Ventilation and natural light are well served and with the addition of the heating and All Weather Package insulation you’re set to travel anywhere, plus Australian equipment installations mean complete peace-of-mind.
Slide On Campers have years of experience in building custom solutions for those who want trays or secure canopies for their utes. We’re building them all the time and we can build the tray and/or canopy that’s perfect for your ute too. Equipped with serious Australian-engineered suspension, this tough 4 berth SUV Camper is built for off road. It’s lighter and more compact than other models, making it suited to most 4WDs. This particular UniCampa model, the UE402 comes on a Renault Master chassis giving a smooth driving experience, no matter where you may be in Australia. All Prime Campers Caravans are built with one-piece FRP SIP Panels; Our Panel is 1.6mm Skin & 38mm XPS Foam.