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.
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:-
Hatches
for generators and pull out BBQ’s
Extended
‘A’ frames to accommodate such things as bicycle racks,
boat motors and collapsible boat trailers.
Two door
front boot (for easier access to batteries)
External
access hatches to storage area under beds
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:-
Hot dipped
galvanized chassis
Wheels
sized to suit tow vehicle
Solar
panels
Hot water
system
Larger 9
kg gas bottles
Stoneguard
Deep cell
batteries
Float
charger
12V power
240V Earth
leakage circuit breaker
Inverters
and remote monitor display panel
Independent suspension
Closed
leaf suspension with shock absorbers
Electric
brakes
Checker
plate on front and brush panels on the lower portion of
the sides and rear
Pole
carriers
Tinted
double glazed windows with fly screens
Water
tanks for shower and separate tank for drinking water
with filter at sink
Water tank
and battery state of charge indicators
Pumps
Cassette
or vacuum toilet
Jerry can
holders
Drop down
leg jacks
LED (Light
Emitting Diode) lighting
Four
season hatch and Fantastic (exhaust) hatches
Compressor
refrigerators (240V/12V)
Stainless
steel sinks
Microwave
Range
hoods
Stove tops
and oven
Shower/toilet
Inner
spring mattress
Flat
screen TV
Roof
mounted Winegard TV aerial/ Satellite Dish
DVD player
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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