CAMPING – SLIDE-ON CAMPERS
If you have a ute or a tray-back 4WD, a slide-on camper could make the ideal bush home.
Wedgetail Slide-On Camper
The Wedgetail slide-on camper design has been refined over the year and we visited the compact but efficient factory in Newcastle NSW, to check out progress.
Zone Z-UEV canopy module
Zone RV is best known for its high-tech caravans, but the Queensland-based company has branched out into top-shelf canopy and rear skirt modules for utes and converted wagons.
Earthcruiser Express slide-on camper
Earthcruiser Australia has released the US-developed Earthcruiser Express slide-on camper that is said to fit most Australian-market utes.
Jacksons Carry Me Camper Hard Lid Models
Carry Me Camper launched its Hard Lid slide-on campers in mid-2018 and upgraded them again in late 2019.
Traymate Slide-on Camper
Slide-on camper manufacturer Trayon has produced a budget-priced, lightweight, slide-on camper. Traymate can double as a tradie’s body during the working week.
Tong Metal Slide-on Campers
Most slide-on campers are fully finished, but this Aussie company has seen the market need for structurally complete units that buyers can finish off to suit their individual needs.
Tailgate Campers
Tailgate Campers produces Australian-made slide-ons and we checked out short-cab and extra-cab models.
Be sure your slide-on is legal
Many slide-on camper installations we’ve seen are illegal, because the loaded rig exceeds the ute manufacturer’s rated gross vehicle mass. You need to do your sums before you buy.
Trayon Diesel Deluxe slide-on camper
Trayon has been building slide-ons since 1994 and in April 2017 produced its 1000th unit. The Trayon Diesel Deluxe model has everything a bush camper could want and it’s relatively quick to set up and pack away.