Cheapa Campa Australia

Cheapa Campa 2Berth Show Through Built on the much bigger Ford Transit or similar VW model, this is the "luxury" camper for a couple. With internal walk-through access from front to back, shower, toilet and internal cooking, this camper is much better suited to long-haul travel. The toilet and shower mean you have much better options for free camping rather than caravan parks. Plus, the large interior makes the campervan feel much more like home. It has a larger fridge than the Hitop, as well as a 3 burner stove. However, I am never that impressed with 3 burner stovetops as they are so jammed together you can't fit 3 pots on at a time anyway! But the toilet, shower and much larger space make this campervan a much more enjoyable experience for a 2 berth.

The Cheapa 4WD Camper is perfect for off-road adventurers on a budget. It is built on the 'unbreakable' Toyota Hilux ute with a "tortoiseshell" home on the back. You can't walk through from driver cabin to the back―well, you can't do that in any 4wd campervan. The pre-built 'drop-on' shell living area allows for more space that converting a 4wd directly will achieve. Henceforth, when it comes to 4x4 comfy living, this model is probably better. Probably, the only downside of this design is weight. This model is going to be back-heavy and the Hilux, whilst being a great workhorse 4x4 vehicle is not specifically built to do long haul 4wd, more for getting tradesmen into quarry like work sites. So, in term of serious off-roading, the Trailfinder model is probably better. However, if you are just wanting to head to outback Australia and be confident that you will not get stuck on any of the dirt and sand roads, this model will be fine. Plus, it will be slightly cozier at the same time.

This is a stock standard Hiace based hi-top campervan. There is nothing particularly special about this campervan that plenty of competitors don't have. Cutlery, crockery, pots pans, maps, etc. are included, though you have to pay extra per person for bedding. It has a fridge, which not EVERY competitor will have so that is a bit of a bonus. But there is little else that sets this campervan apart from others. No child seats allowed. The upstairs single bed is rated for only 50kg; hence, you can only put a child up there. What makes this campervan attractive is simply that it is part of the Cheapa Campa brand and that it is likely to be only 3-5 years old. Compared to many competitors, this kind of camper will be much older.

If you are looking at really going on ANY road in Australia (within the Terms and Conditions of Cheapa Campa), then this model is for you. Built on the most reliable vehicle in the country, the Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carrier, this campervan will get you where you want to go. This is the model of car that locals buy who live in the harshest parts of the country. I personally love this vehicle. I can live in one. I did already actually―for a year! Not luxurious, not sleek, not quite but a great lot of fun. This is an ADVENTURE vehicle. Get this and get lost! It has all the things you need to live with like gas burner, cutlery, crockery, fridge, water tank, bench space, and comfy place to sleep but nothing you don't need and no fluff. The only thing missing is not part of the fixed attachments but what Cheapa Campa does not seem to supply that others often do. And that is the recovery equipment. Whilst this campervan can go almost anywhere, it can still get stuck, or is often the case, you come across someone ELSE who is stuck and needs some help. I would like to see some basics like a shovel, a snatch strap with D-shackles and a distress beacon for peace of mind. That notwithstanding, this is a great campervan for a true Australian outback or bush adventure. Without a doubt, this one is highly recommended.

This is the first model you want to go to if you are travelling as a family rather than a couple. A smaller double bed on the ground level and a larger one above the driver cabin is how the bed system plays out but the downstairs bed is table and chairs during the day. This is a pass-down of the Apollo Euro Camper and is a very liveable motorhome. Toilet and shower mean you are less reliant on caravan parks for facilities and I think there is plenty of room in there for 4 peeps. You can expect it to be around 3-5 years old, hence older and therefore cheaper than the Apollo version. That being said, there might be a little bit of wear and tear. As a general rule, don't expect this motorhome (or any from Cheapa Campa) to be absolutely perfect inside. 3 years of rentals can take its toll on interiors so if you approach it. Knowing that you are not in a 5-star hotel room, then you will probably have reality better match your expectations.

If you want a cheaper 4 berth, good thing Cheapa Campa offers a family-friendly camper—Endeavour. This camper is a breeze to drive and park. Plus, you can choose whether an automatic or manual transmission. Built on a Toyota Hiace, you can expect for a more decent interior height that allows standing up inside. This unit is unlike most campers because it oozes with space and functionality. During the daytime, the interior is very spacious. And of course, it is well-equipped with kitchen, seating areas, and double beds. At night, the living room offers two sleeping options—top double bed and bottom double bed. Featuring a side door entry, this lets you access the camper with ease.

Cheapa Campa 6berth Show Through My last hire of the Cheapa Campa 6 berth was quite pleasant. Whilst there was wear and tear you would come to expect of a 3-year-old motorhome, overall it was a great trip. The layout of the 6 berth is pretty common―a permanent bed above the driver and 2 dining stations that become beds at night. As with all motorhomes this size, there's a toilet, shower, air-con, microwave, electric water pump, and 3 burner gas stove. I took out the extras package, so there was also sheets, pillows, camp chairs, a table, and all the things you could want. There were some leaks in the window when it rained, but that was kind of dependent on the angle the motorhome was parked at and what side the water ran off. To give some direct examples of the kind of wear and tear you could expect, the rear cushions were a bit tatty. There was plenty of white gaffer tape on the rear of the camper, covering up where other people had put minor dings in it reversing. It pulled a little to the left when driving and one drawer didn't latch properly and would come open on corners. The awning support arm had trouble staying fully extended but it stayed up in general and it was still useable and used a lot. On the bright side, the motorhome was easy to drive and it was very clean on the pick. It was the cheapest 4 or 6 berth motorhome out of Cairns on the dates I wanted―yes even some 4 berths were costing more! So, it was a no-brainer and was well worth the money. Recommended.