Camper Trailer Australia — December 2017

TOUGH DNA

In true Aussie form, Bluewater took the

Murray and made it better in the Macquarie.

It evolved from its predecessor by combining

all the features and elements that we loved

then adding a huge array of innovations and

improvements. The main shell, galvanised

chassis and swing arm assemblies are

manufactured internationally, as are the tent

and awnings. However the canvas is premium

Australian Wax Converters Dyna Proofed 14oz

with YKK zips and fine mesh screens to keep

the mozzies and creepy crawlies at bay.

This is quite a deep tub that allows a

multitude of goodies to be stacked up and

including the awning roof that can remain

attached for easy assembly and pack up. The

Macquarie is simply one of the easiest forward

foldcampersonthemarket.Thetoppivots

easily on well weighted gas struts which can be

lifted either manually or assisted by the forward

winch, if you feel a little less than strenuous.

Bingo! – the tent pops open easily with some

innovative new springs on the main bow and

tropicalroof,plusanotherpairofgasstrutsthat

stretchtherearbowintotaughtposition.The

innovative structure immediately assembles the

high-roofedtentintopremiumsetupwithno

adjustmenttotheinternalhooppoles.Robert

calls it the “non-adjustable, spring-loaded,

gas-strutted pole system” (try and remember

thatafterafewbeers).Youcanputacouple

of spreader bars in if it looks like a windy night

otherwiseitsinstantlyreadyforanovernighter.

It’s a pleasure to see good canvas

HITS

Terrific

packaging

Advanced and

easy set up

Offroad capable

Aussie canvas

and components

Great layout and

functionality

Innovative

packaging

MISSES

Change tank outlet

fitting ($2 tem!)

The Macquarie has unique, yet sensible
packaging options offered at very reasonable
prices