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    Modcon RV

    C16 Island Alfresco

    The off road adventure of a camper trailer
    with the comforts of a caravan

    Hybrid camper trailers (sometimes referred to as hybrid caravans) combine the convenience of a caravan with the outdoor lifestyle and go anywhere capability of a camper trailer. They are becoming increasingly popular with adventurous Aussie travellers who want to go remote with all the creature comforts of home.

    Not only do hybrid camper trailers have the off-road credentials to get to isolated secret camping spots, they also have the ability to stay there for extended periods of time due to their on-board water and power capacities. With a smaller footprint compared to a caravan, they can fit in the smallest of sites, from the caravan park to the beach.  Hybrid campers provide all the durability, comfort and convenience you’ll need to take you wherever your adventures might send you.

    A well designed and constructed hybrid camper trailer will be compact and robust enough to go just about anywhere, from narrow sand tracks to corrugated roads in the centre of Australia. Most off road hybrids have independent trailing arm suspensions which can withstand travelling over rugged terrain in remote areas.

    Hybrids campers are perfect for those wanting a more authentic camping experience in the great outdoors. With a slide out external kitchen, you still get to enjoy the social aspects of communal cooking when travelling with others. To further enhance the cooking experience, many hybrids come with beautifully designed stainless steel kitchens with a well appointed pantry within easy reach. External kitchens also keep cooking smells outside of the internal living area.

    Solid walls allow luxury items such as air conditioning to be effective and make those thirty plus degree days very comfortable. There are many optional extras available with hybrid camper trailers such as running hot water to your sink and shower, roof mounted solar panels, bunk beds for the kids and even an internal ensuite. The level to which you want to customise your hybrid camper trailer all comes down to how you want to enjoy your off road adventures.

    The main differences between hybrid camper trailers and traditional caravans

    • Quality hybrids are generally associated with the ability to go ‘completely off-road’. Most caravan models are too wide and heavy to be towed in certain environments. A well designed and constructed hybrid will be compact and robust enough to go pretty much anywhere

     

    • With water and power systems designed for self sufficiency, hybrids can travel independently to areas such as national parks, free camps, beach camping, private properties and the open areas of caravan parks.

     

    • Hybrid camper trailers have external ‘slide out’ communal kitchens, unlike most caravans which have smaller internal kitchens.

     

    • Hybrids are narrower and therefore more closely follow the wheel tracks of your vehicle, reducing drag and the potential to get bogged, especially in sand.

     

    • Building techniques are different with good hybrids. A high quality hybrid will be a lot stronger and is designed for tougher terrain than a standard caravan, enabling you to go further and be limitless in your destinations. The frame and panelling of hybrids are designed to withstand the rigours of rough movement when travelling on harsh terrain while caravans are designed to optimise space rather than weight necessitating a lighter and therefore less durable frame and chassis.

    6 quick benefits of travelling with a hybrid camper trailer

    There are many great advantages to hybrids – too many to list here! Here’s just some.

    • Fast set up and pack down which can usually be done by just one person. Perfect for touring and one night stays and are comfortably fitted out for those long stays.

     

    • Hybrids are great for those wanting to venture further! You are not limited to caravan parks and roads designed for caravans.

     

    • A more authentic camping experience in the great outdoors. With the slide out external kitchen, you still get to enjoy the social aspects of communal cooking when travelling with others. Plus, cooking smells are kept outside!

     

    • Because hybrids are compact, they sit perfectly in the slip stream of the tow vehicle on the highway and are less vulnerable to being buffeted by cross winds and passing heavy vehicles, reducing fuel costs and making for stress free towing. They also follow easily behind the tow vehicle along bush tracks, allowing you to to get to that perfect campsite.

     

    • They can effectively run air conditioning systems for those hot summer nights and have beds to suit your family size.

     

    • Hybrids can fit on pretty much any sized campsite – whether it’s in a national park, private property or a caravan park.

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