Camper Trailer Australia celebrates the off-road touring lifestyle, and is the ‘go-to’ for independent reviews of new camper trailers and hybrid caravans. Our trusted reviewers leave no stone unturned, helping you find the right camper trailer for your needs — from affordable entry-level trailers, to high-end, no-expenses-spared RVs. Camper Trailer Australia is full of reviews of 4WD and SUV tow-vehicles written by leading automotive journalists, and we’re serious about bringing you the very best aftermarket 4WD gear and camping gadgets for your off-road adventures. Camper Trailer Australia will inspire you with stunning Australian destinations both near and far, while providing technical advice, camping tips and recipes to make life on (and off) the road easier.
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NEW CHALLENGES • LIVING THE DREAM, SHARING THE EXPERIENCE IS A MANTRA I’VE LIVED BY AS A FREELANCE TRAVEL WRITER EXPLORING AUSTRALIA OVER THE PAST TEN OR SO YEARS.
TAKING THE BACK ROAD
A RACK FOR ALL SEASONS • ROOFTOP RACKS HAVE LONG BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF TRAVELLING, ALLOWING SPACE FOR LARGER ITEMS SUCH AS SURFBOARDS AND KAYAKS, OR JUST EXTRA STORAGE. THEY'VE COME A LONG WAY FROM THEIR ORIGINS, AND STEVE RECENTLY HAD ONE OF THE LATEST MODELS BY RHINO FITTED TO HIS 4WD.
UTE BEAUTY • DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR INCREASINGLY POPULAR SINGLE, EXTRA AND DUAL CAB UTES, THIS NEW BREED OF WEDGETAIL CAMPER WILL APPEAL TO ON-THE-GO ADVENTURERS WITH A FEATHERLIGHT BUDGET.
KIDS COMFORT FACTOR
SPECS • WEDGETAIL CAMPERS HAWK
WANDERING THE REMOTE WESTERN DESERTS • The feeling when you're alone in WA's East Pilbara is worth the effort to get there
FAST FACTS
15 THINGS WEST AUSSIES NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT • When you’re planning to head into the outback, you need to be well prepared for any possible outcome. With years of experience under their belts, Catherine Lawson and David Bristow offer up the top 15 things they never leave without.
SPREAD YOUR WINGS • WITH MINISCULE SETUP TIME AND A COSY INTERIOR, BUSHWAKKA’S NEST ROOFTOP TENT WILL APPEAL TO CAMPERS WHO NEED A ROOST TO RULE
BUSHWAKKA NEST RTT AND AWNING
FOLLOWING FLATBACKS • Not far west of north of Darwin is a delicately maintained island nesting ground for some unique Australian wildlife. Catherine Lawson and Dave Bristow got the chance to witness a magical event, and lend a helping hand to some crucial conservation work while they were there.
MAKE IT YOURS
OFFROAD ESSENTIALS • THE DESIRE TO TAKE YOUR CAMPER TO THE REMOTEST REGIONS IN AUSTRALIA IS STRONG, BUT IS YOUR CAMPER CAPABLE ENOUGH TO MAKE IT? WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE A REAL REMOTE CAMPER, AND LOOK BACK AT SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES FROM THIS YEAR'S REVIEWS
LUMBERJACK SHEOAK
AOR ODYSSEY SERIES II
BUSHWAKKA BHOMA
CUB EXPLORER
OPTIMA PRIME • INTRODUCED 15 YEARS AGO, THIS VERSATILE SLIDE-ON CAMPER WITH ENSUITE PROVES IT STILL HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE ULTIMATE UTE ‘TRANSFORMER’.
CAMPER SPECS • OZCAPE CAMPERS ‘OPTIMA’
OUTBACK TRAVEL AND SURVIVAL • Staying safe on an outback adventure isn't just about carrying enough food and water. The trick is all in the preparation.
SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE
COMPACT IN SIZE. NOT IN STATURE. • DOES THIS PINT-SIZED OFFERING FROM BOUTIQUE MANUFACTURER CONDAMINE CAMPERS HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED IN THIS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SEGMENT OF THE MARKET?
CAMPER SPECS CONDAMINE CAMPERS COMPACT
STEP RIGHT UP
RANGE ROVERS • The West MacDonnell Ranges encapsulate the true beauty of the Red Centre. Gaps, gorges and chasms outnumber people; there’s bush camping within walking distance of attractions; rugged hikes along ridgelines; and challenging 4WDing if you’re game.
FAST FACTS
KEEPING FRED’S...