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They are totally responsive and patient and have helped us with any question, however trivial it might be. We have visited the factory on a few occasions and each time have been warmly welcomed. Choosing a slide-on camper involves a little more groundwork than simply choosing features.
We felt happy to have been kept abreast during the build, in fact visiting the factory to check our new pride & joy. On collection, a run to the cape and back to Melbourne was awesome, made even more brilliant knowing we slide in campers for sale had 5 star accommodation wherever we went. Thanks to the team at Northcoast Campers for making our dream a reality. Ive always said, “Better to be looking at it, than looking for it” this camper ticks all the boxes.

There are very few class 3 campers that you can carry on a 1 tonne ute without exceeding your GVM. Modern aluminium flatbed tray manufacturing techniques have significantly increased the strength of trays. There is more room to slide a camping unit into the back of the tub. In these cases, a slide-in camper is often chosen due to visual appeal, because there is plenty of space. The tub-style camper is usually called a slide-in camper which refers to the action of sliding the camper into the tub via the tailgate.
Make sure you go with a  manufacturer who prioritises minimising weight and maximising durability. If there is a drop-down, pop-up or flip-over mechanism that is electronically controlled, the electronics may be vulnerable to cracking or corroding in harsh environments. The elegant solution is a simple, manual mechanism that avoids these risks altogether.
Corrugations, potholes, ditches, trenches, river crossings, dunes and cut outs all take their toll to your camper and vehicle. When touring, something will break, it is just a matter of when. You need a support team, hence a good warranty clause is a part of that team. One of two scenarios can occur if you pack your vehicle with too much weight hanging behind the rear axle.

Campers that sit on the back of 4WD utes are a beautifully simple set-up for off-road adventures. Slide on campers have been around in one form or another for a long time , although they were slow to gain popularity in the early years of the camper industry in Australia. No towing – goes where trailers are unable to, easy to park, reduces fuel,  registration, maintenance and ferry costs.
Knowing this gives you an idea of the features you require. E.g. short setup time, internal/external kitchen bench, water tanks, hot water service, Lithium or AGM battery etc. A quick and easy setup and pack-down, the integrated roof top tent is perfect for overlanding adventures, when you would rather spend time exploring.

The name says it all, if the chassis is not strong enough, your chassis will buckle, crack or snap somewhere above or just in front of the rear axle. And if your GVM was exceeded, your insurance won’t cover it. It is too easy to be attracted to the bells and whistles and aesthetics. Eliminate any slide on from your list if it means you will exceed the GVM of your vehicle. When you only have 545kg to play with , extreme care must be taken when choosing this class of slide on. Typically  a box design with a oyster shell that folds over the side or the rear.
These days our workshop turns out everything from tool boxes to fully outfitted campers that feature all the comforts of home. Here we explored what could happen if all the weight of the camper internals sits behind the rear axle. Weight must be as close to the center of the wheelbase as possible. We expect every product to have a warranty these days, however, some products require it more than others.