CAMPING - OWNER REVIEWS
Andy and Michelle did a lot of bush travel and research before purchasing their Ultimate camper trailer. They’ve travelled extensively throughout Australia and have driven many off-road kilometres.
Here are a few happy snaps of some of their travels.
CAMPER TRAILER OWNERS’ REPORT
| Name | Andy and Michelle | ||||||||||
| Age bracket | 35 – 44 | ||||||||||
| Make | Ultimate | ||||||||||
| Model and year | XPLOR 2014 | ||||||||||
| Purchased new or used | New | ||||||||||
| Style | Hard-floor, side fold | ||||||||||
| Optional extras fitted |
17” rims, wheel track matched to 4WD, hot water system, heater, window clears, EMP mattress underlay, inverter, curtains, LED bed lamps, outdoor table, front boot mat liner
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| Price paid $60,673 | |||||||||||
| Beds size and comfort of mattresses |
King size, high density foam mattress, very comfortable
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| How many people does the camper sleep | 2 | ||||||||||
| Kitchen type, slide-out, indoor, outdoor etc. | Indoor | ||||||||||
| Cooker type, fuel , number of burners etc. | Twin burner gas SMEV | ||||||||||
| What do you like about the kitchen setup |
No set-up time, food lives in pantry permanently, spacious 110L fridge, all the convenience of our kitchen at home
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| What do you dislike about the kitchen setup | Nothing | ||||||||||
| Water tank capacity |
110L water tank + 2 x 20L jerry can storage in front nose cone
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| Camper set-up time – with awning | 15 minutes | ||||||||||
| Camper set-up time – no awning | 10 minutes | ||||||||||
| Are the camper’s storage areas adequate |
Yes, ample storage in drawers, cupboards, bins under lounge, and massive front nose cone
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| Deciding factors for choosing this brand |
Indoor cooking, lightweight, low ball weight, extremely comfortable, Australia made, cool in summer, warm in winter, no pegs, easy set
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| Describe your style of camping – long term, short term | Set-up camp for a day or two, then move on to another venue | ||||||||||
| How often do you use your camper trailer |
Most weekends, every holiday, and extended 6-12 month trips
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| Axle weight when fully loaded | 1250kg | ||||||||||
| Tow-ball weight when fully loaded | 50kg | ||||||||||
| Tow hitch type | Treg | ||||||||||
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Have you had any camper warranty issues
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After 6 months of full time touring: doorway zipper, 2 rivets replaced, sealant repaired – all repaired with no questions asked, excellent service |
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| After sales service rating (please tick) |
above expectations
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| Would you buy the same brand again | yes | ||||||||||
| Reasons you would / would not buy again |
We believe the Ultimate XPLOR is the best camper trailer on the market for us and the way that we tour.
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What would you buy if you upgrade your current camping set-up |
Ultimate XPLOR GT | ||||||||||
| Additional comments: | |||||||||||
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The camper is our home away from home, and we love every second in it.
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About the tow vehicle |
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| Make | Toyota | ||||||||||
| Model and year | LandCruiser 200 series 2012 | ||||||||||
| Wagon, ute | Wagon | ||||||||||
| Engine size | 4.5L | ||||||||||
| Fuel type | Diesel | ||||||||||
| Towing capacity | 3.5 T | ||||||||||
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