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Off-Road /Cross Country Caravans/ All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
These
terminologies are usually given to caravans of a more robust
construction. These caravans weigh more due to the
construction materials used as well as the additional
features including such things as larger refrigerators, deep
freezers, batteries, water tanks and solar panels.
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Off-road caravans or travel
trailers are
designed to withstand travel on corrugated roads as well as
for self sufficiency when it comes to water and power. It
allows owners to ‘free camp’ or venture into National Parks
and State Forests where there is often limited facilities
available.
Designs can
include:-
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Hatches
for generators and pull out BBQ’s
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Extended
‘A’ frames to accommodate such things as bicycle racks,
boat motors and collapsible boat trailers.
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Two door
front boot (for easier access to batteries)
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External
access hatches to storage area under beds
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Cross Country Caravan |
Some caravan
brand names in these categories are Kedron , Pheonix,
Bushtracker and Trakmaster Caravans.
Some features
may come standard in the cost, but while not exhaustive, the
list of options available include:-
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Hot dipped
galvanized chassis
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Wheels
sized to suit tow vehicle
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Solar
panels
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Hot water
system
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Larger 9
kg gas bottles
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Stoneguard
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Deep cell
batteries
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Float
charger
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12V power
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240V Earth
leakage circuit breaker
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Inverters
and remote monitor display panel
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Independent suspension
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Closed
leaf suspension with shock absorbers
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Electric
brakes
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Checker
plate on front and brush panels on the lower portion of
the sides and rear
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Pole
carriers
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Tinted
double glazed windows with fly screens
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Water
tanks for shower and separate tank for drinking water
with filter at sink
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Water tank
and battery state of charge indicators
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Pumps
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Cassette
or vacuum toilet
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Jerry can
holders
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Drop down
leg jacks
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LED (Light
Emitting Diode) lighting
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Four
season hatch and Fantastic (exhaust) hatches
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Compressor
refrigerators (240V/12V)
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Stainless
steel sinks
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Microwave
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Range
hoods
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Stove tops
and oven
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Shower/toilet
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Inner
spring mattress
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Flat
screen TV
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Roof
mounted Winegard TV aerial/ Satellite Dish
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DVD player
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Radio/CD
player
A point to
remember is that by additional inclusions/accessorizing the
standard caravan it adds to the overall weight. For
example, if you decided to add another 80 litre water tank
you are adding approximately a further 80 kilos when the
tank is full. For stability it is best to travel with the
tanks either full or empty.
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