-- Edited by milo on Friday 19th of July 2013 05:21:36 PM
bill12 said
12:52 AM Jul 20, 2013
Yes, but howmuch do they cost? I will buy one , when I win looto. Till then,Iwill stick to the Old Freeway. Nice rig, tho. Bill
solo nomad said
04:02 AM Jul 20, 2013
being a solo as well the slide on suits me perfectly
The hardest bit of loading up is getting the ute underneath square without a guide to help.
you think it is straight until you get out and look..........crooked.............try again
after that mine has 4 turnbuckle tie downs to connect and plug in the power then away.....
takes me probably 30 minutes to load with a bit of squaring up and 10-15 minutes to unload
i operate the legs with a 18volt cordless drill................i thought the $2000 option of remote control power legs could pay for a hell of a lot of diesel
jetj said
04:23 AM Jul 20, 2013
I worry about the height and size of that camper. I love the concept though and they look like a really nice unit.
think I'd stick to the mazda or toyotas, great find sheba
GaryKelly said
12:38 PM Jul 20, 2013
Mine's similar (Freeway/Courier combo like Bill12 has). But I have 2 more turnbuckles with chains attached to the tray uprights, and two bolted "stoppers" at the rear to inhibit any rearward movement. As to center of gravity, it's like a yacht with a keel to counteract the mast. Now that my storage bins at floor level are loaded with batteries, ladders, tools and other equipment the stability has improved dramatically. The water tank is at floor level as well, across the width of the camper just behind the truck cab. Nothing heavy is stored above the waist line. It's basically all shell up there. Unloading is pretty straight forward, but loading is best done with the help of a second person who can guide the driver.
I'm happy with my slide-on. Plenty of room, especially for a solo, no towing, and heaps of storage.
Oh yeah... and a roof strong enough to hold a couple of solar panels.
-- Edited by GaryKelly on Saturday 20th of July 2013 12:49:55 PM
dawa said
02:57 PM Jul 20, 2013
milo wrote:
i know i talk of the big tardis styled motor home but i keep going back
to the idea of the slide on for me as a solo, if and when it happens,
been wondering how hard it is to take one of and on the back of the ute
and i know each set up is different , and found this video, aussie too!
-- Edited by milo on Friday 19th of July 2013 05:21:36 PM
Would cost a lot more dollars than i have.
the one i looked at was $10,000 and a poky thing. Put me off slide-ons
I am currently thinking ute and caravan
Dawa
Bent Axle Bob said
03:47 PM Jul 20, 2013
I also love the idea of slide ons. BUT....I really am put off by the overall height/ centre of gravity. Had I been able to find a pop top at the time I was searching. that would have been my choice, as a solo traveller. However, to each his own
milo said
08:59 PM Jul 20, 2013
how do you go for height Gary ?
GaryKelly said
10:48 PM Jul 20, 2013
In stilettos or flatties, Milo? Or do you mean the camper? Mine is about a foot taller than normal because it sits on a box divided into 3 lengthwise compartments for storing camper jacks (legs), poles, camp furniture and other things. I really like that extra storage. So it's a bit over 7 feet above tray height, making it about 10 feet (3 meters) tall from ground level. It looks a bit ungainly but it's fine, and really no taller than many motorhomes. I don't wizz around corners or do silly things, and I keep it under 60km/h up the drive hehe. Admittedly it took a little getting used to after driving the truck empty for a long time but it's fine now. Bill12 suggested Ironman helper springs which I've had installed. Quite cheap and very effective.
milo said
10:56 PM Jul 20, 2013
i was wondering if they were as high as a normal motor home, ie the ones with bed over cabs...
bill12 said
12:31 AM Jul 21, 2013
Mines 2.7 m high, andif you keepyour wits about you , you have little trouble.Very comfortable, andyou don,t have a pop top toworry about. The Ironman load plus helper springs solve the stability problem and are great at $120. I fitted mine,but anybody with some mechanical aptitude can do it .A styleside ute or a 2wd table top would easier to load the camper than my 4wd, Which is a bit high.I get 7 or 8 klms to the ltr at 90 to 100 kph from my 2.5 courier diesel loaded.Good combination. Bill
GaryKelly said
01:19 AM Jul 21, 2013
Yep, roughly the same height as those cab-over motorhomes, Milo.
bill12 said
01:23 PM Jul 21, 2013
All Gary need s now is a few of those streamers, like Priscilla, Queen of the slide ons.That would make a good photo.Don,t forget the stilletos or flatties, Gary.You might look a bit like Frankenfurter,from the Rocky horrow show!..............Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Sunday 21st of July 2013 03:35:40 PM
-- Edited by bill12 on Sunday 21st of July 2013 03:38:44 PM
In stilettos or flatties, Milo? Or do you mean the camper? Mine is about a foot taller than normal because it sits on a box divided into 3 lengthwise compartments for storing camper jacks (legs), poles, camp furniture and other things. I really like that extra storage. So it's a bit over 7 feet above tray height, making it about 10 feet (3 meters) tall from ground level. It looks a bit ungainly but it's fine, and really no taller than many motorhomes. I don't wizz around corners or do silly things, and I keep it under 60km/h up the drive hehe. Admittedly it took a little getting used to after driving the truck empty for a long time but it's fine now. Bill12 suggested Ironman helper springs which I've had installed. Quite cheap and very effective.
My craft stuff takes up room so with a slide on I would need to tow a trailer for my spinning wheel etc.
Also camp cook ware
Dawa
Nelly said
04:10 PM Jul 21, 2013
Good morning all - I have a slide on camper- mine is an Active Camper. They are made north of Coffs Harbour - a family owned business - great people to deal with. I find when I go travelling on my own I have no problem at all with setting up or packing up - it is so easy. There is a website for them which shows the whole concept. They are not very high when closed up so there doesn't seem to be much wind drag. I have mine on a Hilux. Happy camping - Nelly (stilettos or flatties Gary!!! mmmmm!!)
dawa said
05:23 PM Jul 21, 2013
Nelly wrote:
Good morning all - I have a slide on camper- mine is an Active Camper. They are made north of Coffs Harbour - a family owned business - great people to deal with. I find when I go travelling on my own I have no problem at all with setting up or packing up - it is so easy. There is a website for them which shows the whole concept. They are not very high when closed up so there doesn't seem to be much wind drag. I have mine on a Hilux. Happy camping - Nelly (stilettos or flatties Gary!!! mmmmm!!)
DID have suspicions about Gary........hmmmmmmm
Dawa
Ontos45 said
06:42 PM Jul 21, 2013
dawa wrote:
GaryKelly wrote:
In stilettos or flatties, Milo? Or do you mean the camper? Mine is about a foot taller than normal because it sits on a box divided into 3 lengthwise compartments for storing camper jacks (legs), poles, camp furniture and other things. I really like that extra storage. So it's a bit over 7 feet above tray height, making it about 10 feet (3 meters) tall from ground level. It looks a bit ungainly but it's fine, and really no taller than many motorhomes. I don't wizz around corners or do silly things, and I keep it under 60km/h up the drive hehe. Admittedly it took a little getting used to after driving the truck empty for a long time but it's fine now. Bill12 suggested Ironman helper springs which I've had installed. Quite cheap and very effective.
My craft stuff takes up room so with a slide on I would need to tow a trailer for my spinning wheel etc.
All Gary need s now is a few of those streamers, like Priscilla, Queen of the slide ons.That would make a good photo.Don,t forget the stilletos or flatties, Gary..............Bill
fish net tights?
Nelly said
10:59 PM Jul 21, 2013
and suspenders do you think - don't know about that!!!
GaryKelly said
12:28 AM Jul 22, 2013
And there I was thinking my reference to stilettos and flatties had gone unnoticed.
Nelly said
01:19 AM Jul 22, 2013
It is funny how this started out as a slide-on post and ended up talking about Gary's stilettos and flatties!! Is it all tied in do you think?
Bent Axle Bob said
03:37 AM Jul 22, 2013
Who is tied up? lol
dawa said
01:20 PM Jul 22, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
And there I was thinking my reference to stilettos and flatties had gone unnoticed.
Not a snowball's chance LOL
Dawa
Nelly said
05:43 PM Jul 22, 2013
Tied in Bent Axle Bob not tied up. lol
milo said
08:02 PM Jul 22, 2013
struth!!
Nelly said
08:14 PM Jul 22, 2013
Hey Milo did you have more questions about a slide on camper? I think the original post went a bit haywire!!
i know i talk of the big tardis styled motor home but i keep going back
to the idea of the slide on for me as a solo, if and when it happens,
been wondering how hard it is to take one of and on the back of the ute
and i know each set up is different , and found this video, aussie too!
in case video don't work click the link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5kUqkpU9-0
-- Edited by milo on Friday 19th of July 2013 05:21:36 PM
The hardest bit of loading up is getting the ute underneath square without a guide to help.
you think it is straight until you get out and look..........crooked.............try again
after that mine has 4 turnbuckle tie downs to connect and plug in the power then away.....
takes me probably 30 minutes to load with a bit of squaring up and 10-15 minutes to unload
i operate the legs with a 18volt cordless drill................i thought the $2000 option of remote control power legs could pay for a hell of a lot of diesel
I worry about the height and size of that camper. I love the concept though and they look like a really nice unit.
Made clickable for Solo Nomad.
http://livingthedreaminoz.blogspot.com.au/
thanks
i need to learn how to do that haha
Mine's similar (Freeway/Courier combo like Bill12 has). But I have 2 more turnbuckles with chains attached to the tray uprights, and two bolted "stoppers" at the rear to inhibit any rearward movement. As to center of gravity, it's like a yacht with a keel to counteract the mast. Now that my storage bins at floor level are loaded with batteries, ladders, tools and other equipment the stability has improved dramatically. The water tank is at floor level as well, across the width of the camper just behind the truck cab. Nothing heavy is stored above the waist line. It's basically all shell up there. Unloading is pretty straight forward, but loading is best done with the help of a second person who can guide the driver.
I'm happy with my slide-on. Plenty of room, especially for a solo, no towing, and heaps of storage.
Oh yeah... and a roof strong enough to hold a couple of solar panels.
-- Edited by GaryKelly on Saturday 20th of July 2013 12:49:55 PM
Would cost a lot more dollars than i have.
the one i looked at was $10,000 and a poky thing. Put me off slide-ons
I am currently thinking ute and caravan
Dawa
I also love the idea of slide ons. BUT....I really am put off by the overall height/ centre of gravity. Had I been able to find a pop top at the time I was searching. that would have been my choice, as a solo traveller. However, to each his own
-- Edited by bill12 on Sunday 21st of July 2013 03:35:40 PM
-- Edited by bill12 on Sunday 21st of July 2013 03:38:44 PM
My craft stuff takes up room so with a slide on I would need to tow a trailer for my spinning wheel etc.
Also camp cook ware
Dawa
DID have suspicions about Gary........hmmmmmmm
Dawa
Ve have com fur your spinning veel,
Hans, destroy the spinning veel!
Ohhh Monti Python love ya.
Peter
Now where the hell did I park my camper?
fish net tights?
Not a snowball's chance LOL
Dawa
struth!!