Desert Trek By Far & Wide Campers
With its maintenance free construction the Desert Trek has all your camping needs covered.
As Far & Wide’s entry level camper it comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a four burner stove, grill and sink, and a large storage pod on the front to house the fridge.
The Desert Trek has all the basic essentials, incorporating an onboard battery with charger, hydraulic brake system, large under bed storage area and triple jerry can holders. Valued at $32,500 the Desert Trek will be on display at stand 71B.
Tanami Alumadrawer
The Tanami Alumadrawer takes traditional 4WD roll-out storage systems to a new level of design refinement. Utilising both extruded and folded aluminium, the system provides all the strength you need, without weighing in as excess baggage. Features include weight-saving design, quality components, innovative side access and inter-vehicle adaptability.
ther features include alloy construction, 120 kg drawer capacity, stainless fixings, premium automotive carpet and a large range of models. Teamed with the claim that it’s 60 per cent lighter than competitors makes it a must-have for 4x4 enthusiasts.
The Tanami Alumadrawer will be available on the Blackburn 4x4 stand, and retails from $1,170.
Reich Move Control
The latest technology to rock the caravan world is the Reich Move Control, designed to manoeuvre your caravan safely and easily with a touch of a button.
Move Control’s exclusive features enable you to move your caravan around any corner and to any site. The patented electronic control provides smaller turning circles for all vehicles – even heavy twin axle caravans.
From a loose gravel pitch to a steep grassy slope, Move Control allows your caravan to ascend gradients of up to at least 15 per cent – and even up to 25 per cent for some caravans, depending on the van’s weight. Best of all, it is maintenance free, allowing caravanners to be free from worries when travelling. The product will be available at the Coast to Coast RV Services stand located at stand 19.
Coromal Caravans
With a retail price of $24,990 the Excel Compac Pop Top from Coromal Caravans will be a popular product at this year’s Show. Low profile and lightweight, the pop top weighs just 890 kg and is available in double and single bed models.
The best thing about the Excel Compac is that it is light enough to be towed by a four cylinder car – so it doesn’t matter if you own a Corolla, a Subaru or a Land Cruiser, this camper can go behind them all.
Independent suspension for your towing safety, aluminium frame, galavanised chasis, makes this a great caravan from the outside in. Microwave, four-burner stove, front storage boot, battery system, rollout awning, mud flaps, triple lock security doors and solid ply benchtop are some of the luxury comforts you will get with this camper, so be sure to visit stand 115 to see the Excel Compac Pop Top yourself.
Crown Shower/Toilet
For those who love their camping but also need their home comforts, the luxurious Crown built-in Shower/Toilet unit is just the thing. Priced at $28,500, the shower/toilet is built into the inside body of a camper trailer – an innovation which Crown believes has never before done by a manufacturer, making it a must-see at this year’s Show.
Northstar Slide-On Camper
Ute owners’ travel woes are solved with the latest model North Star Slide-On Campers, designed to suit the back of any ute. The slide-on camper boasts quick dismount and free standing, making it easy to set up in any location. With pop top and hardwall models and ensuite options, as well as a five year full off-road warranty, the slide-on camper will be worth seeing at this year’s Show.
With the camper on the ute tray, owners can still tow a boat or trailer, ensuring you can take all the necessities with you when touring. Voted Caravans and Motorhomes magazine’s Slide-on Camper of the Year, this fuel-efficient option is priced from $25,000 and will be on Stand 79.
Torq-n-go Wheel Nuts
If you are after a superior fastening method for your wheel nuts, look no further than Melbourne Trailer and the Torq-n-go nuts, a two piece wheel nut that brings both safety and peace of mind to the trailer industry.
Torq-n-go provides double the clamp load to deliver the perfect solution for wheel loss issues. It significantly reduces friction between the wheel and nut by maintaining the cone stationary in the wheel while allowing the nut to slide effortlessly on a controlled surface. Priced from just $5.50 and easy to install, the Torq-n-go wheel nuts will be on sale at the Melbourne Trailer stand located at 30.
Lifestyle Table
A handy new innovation in the caravan market is the Lifestyle Table from Nomadic Solutions, designed to be permanently attached to the outside of your RV or caravan.
The lifestyle table is a folding picnic table that can be permanently attached to the outside of your RV without cutting a large hole in the wall. With nothing else quite like it on the market, the lifestyle table makes caravanning all the more convenient and frees up more storage room for the other luxuries. Visit the Nomadic Solutions stand located at 41 during Melbourne Leisurefest to find out more.
OZ Pig
Barbecue fans have a great new option in the form of the OZ Pig barbecue, a versatile portable cooker which weighs just 17 kg and is ideal for travel wherever you go.
The OZ pig can be used in all sorts of variations – as a normal barbecue, with your camp oven, to cook with a wok or to boil the billy by placing it straight onto the flames. The heat can also be adjusted with the hot plate, making it versatile to cook and heat a range of meals as the sun sets on your destination.
Best of all, the OZ Pig is easy to travel with, with four screw-in legs for stability making it easy to put together when you set up camp. Other features include chimney and spark arrestor. Valued at $240, be sure to visit the OZ Pig stand today.
Prestige RV Marine
Prestige RV Marine will be a must-see stand at this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest, with an impressive selection of premium fibreglass and aluminium boats on show.
A sure highlight will be the Cruise Craft Explorer 685, designed to give families and serious fishing enthusiasts the ultimate platform for blue water fishing. Built on a proven Cruise Craft hull design, the deck design of the new 685 has opened up an even bigger fishing cockpit than before, while a lockable sliding cabin door provides privacy for the ample accommodation.
If that doesn’t float your boat, also on the stand will be the Savage Aluminium 520 Pro Angler that caters for the avid angler with every essential covered. Features include two live bait wells with a capacity of 165 litres, two rod lockers, cargo netting to secure gear, bilge pump, pro fishing seats and rod savers.
Traveller Series Campers
Red Rock Campers is releasing its new Red Rock Travel Series Camper at the Show this year. Priced from $8,500, the on-road and off-road trailers come complete with deluxe kitchens and plenty of other extras that will be on display at Stand 101 and 102A.
These rear-fold campers feature awnings and extra rooms on both sides as a standard. With the new release being held until Leisurefest, Show patrons are treated to a viewing of the latest innovations in campers.
Kamparoo Weekender
Weighing in at just 400 kg, the Kamparoo Weekender trailer from Cub Campers can be towed behind any sized car – just ask Hans Tholstrup. The famous adventurer and dedicated grey nomad towed a Kamparoo behind a Hyundai i30 from Melbourne to Sydney to prove that people can still discover the country without it costing a fortune in fuel.
The Kamparoo Weekender features many home comforts, most notably a queen size inner-spring bed. It opens and closes by simply winding a handle and includes a roll-out kitchen and gas stove, built-in annexe, and 60-litre water tank with pump.
For more information visit Cub Campers at Melbourne Leisurefest, located at 116E.
Roadstar Mystique
The recently launched Roadstar Mystique, loaded with advanced technology, impressive interior design and prestige quality, is a must-see at this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest.
The inspiration for the new style came from recognising the changing values and lifestyles not just of caravan owners but of people everywhere – changes that are reflected in the contemporary technology, luxurious interior design and smart exterior styling.
With its high density thermo panelling and the fibreglass encased membrane, the new Mystique is a rolling showcase for all the latest in quality caravan technology.
Rock Tamer Mud Flap System
New to the Australian market are the Rock Tamer removable and adjustable mud flaps, designed to fit on the back of your tow hitch to protect all of your towables.
Taking only a minute or two to put on or remove, the mud flaps are made of high grade quality materials and are designed to fit any vehicle. This innovative and versatile mud flap system will be available for the price of $399.
Royal Flair Caravan - Designer Series
Combining all of the luxury features of a high-end caravan with a particular focus on value, the Royal Flair Caravan Designer Series is priced to sell.
Ranging from $38,000 - $50,000, this caravan series comes with extra features such as raised chassis, raised walls, poly plastic windows, external led lighting, hot water service, LCD TV, external barbecue, picnic table and air conditioner ensuring, that all your creature comforts are with you wherever you may go.
Thetford Ceramic Bowl Toilet
Forget your traditional portable potties – now Thetford has introduced its first-ever full ceramic bowl toilet for the RV and marine market.
This ceramic bowl cassette toilet is a real touch of luxury for your home away from home, whether on the water or on the road. In addition to its unique ceramic bowl, it offers the convenience of a cassette tank on wheels.
Best of all, the ceramic bowl ensures comfort and cleanliness and at just $850, is sure to be a popular product at this year’s Show. Visit the Thetford Australia stand at 30a.
Yachting Victoria
If you dream of being on the water with a gentle breeze taking you wherever you want to go, visiting the Yachting Victoria stand at this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest is a must. The stand will have a range of trailable yachts and information that will offer different types of recreational travelling and camping to suit all of your needs.
To help you choose the right yacht for your needs, expert information will be available from a variety of trailerable yacht classes and clubs to ensure you have the boat to suit your cruising needs.
Yachting Victoria will be happy to show how a trailerable yacht offers couples and families the opportunity to expand their recreational time to include the open road as well as the open sea. There is a wealth of information and advice on how yachting can be matched to a wide range of budgets and tastes.
Garry & Warren Smith Group
One of the most diverse offerings of four-wheel-drives at Melbourne Leisurefest is from the Garry & Warren Smith Group, with four different marques and a wide variety of vehicles sizes and body styles.
Whether you are seeking a compact or medium-large SUV, a dual purpose workhorse and leisure vehicle, or even something small enough to tow behind a big RV, there will be something to catch the eye.
Mazda offerings include the highly regarded CX-7 and the freshly revitalised BT-50. From Holden there will be the Captiva SUV and Holden’s new light commercial, the Colorado. Honda will be represented by the CR-V compact SUV, while Suzuki will have its newly upgraded Grand Vitara and the Jimny Sierra.
With three of the show vehicles being fresh to the market, many show visitors will get their first chance for a good close-up look at some of the latest contenders.
Revitalised Mazda BT-50 arrives
Garry & Warren Smith Mazda will feature the revitalised Mazda BT-50 on its Melbourne Leisurefest stand, giving a taste of the upgrades to the already popular BT-50 range.
Mazda has added seven new models to the BT-50 range, taking it out to 29 models across three body styles, two engines, two transmissions and a choice of four wheel drive and rear wheel drive. It comes in Single Cab, Freestyle Cab and Dual Cab bodies, and engine choices are 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre turbodiesels, both of them Euro IV compliant for minimal tailpipe emissions. Towing capacity is up to 3,000kg braked capacity, depending on the transmission.
Most models feature the 3.0-litre common rail, DOHC 16-valve diesel engine. Official fuel economy is 9.2 l/100km with manual transmission, and 10.4 l/100km with the five-speed automatic. The electronically-controlled, close-ratio five-speed automatic transmission is available on Freestyle Cab Utility SDX and across the Dual Cab Utility range from DX through to the range-topping Dual Cab SDX 4x4.
Audio systems feature either single-disc or six-disc CD systems with MP3 compatibility and an auxiliary audio jack for personal audio players. Keyless entry is standard on all models.
Colorado – Holden’s new name for tough
GM Holden has taken the covers off its new light commercial vehicle, the Colorado, with more than 30 combinations of model, powertrain, cabin, ride height and body style.
One of the highlights of the Garry & Warren Smith Holden display, Colorado promises high levels of performance and load carrying capability with car-like interior comfort. Turbo Diesel 4x4 variants offer a three tonne braked towing capability. Safety equipment includes driver and passenger airbags on al models, and three engines are available. The diesel option is a 3.0 litre four-cylinder common rail turbo diesel, and the petrol choices are a 3.6 litre Alloytec V6 and a 2.4 litre four-cylinder.
Topping the range is the Colorado LT-R sports variant, available in 4x2 or 4x4 versions. Features include sports bars, soft tonneau, side steps and sports interior trim, plus front fog lamps and 16-inch alloy wheels. ABS with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) is also standard on LT-R. The 4x4 version of the LT-R 4x4 adds Rear Park Assist plus Bluetooth® capability for compatible phones.