FROM THE GROUND UP
Austrack utilise a 100x50x3mm box section
galvanised chassis peaking at the front with
a 120x50x4mm A-frame drawbar. It is a
very sturdy construction with great ground
clearance created from the 16in alloy wheels,
6 stud hubs, heavy duty bearings and all-
terrain or mud tyres, plus independent trailing
arm suspension with twin gas struts and coil
springs. You will stop on command with 12in
electric brakes and a mechanical hand brake
out in front, plus the 50A Anderson plug. The
swing arm is retained by chains just in case
you were to end up over centre in a diabolical
offroad manoeuvre.
Out front we find the popular McHitch, a
strong offroad coupling that has gained strong
support in the camper trailer community, plus
another popular newcomer in the Ark XO
heavy duty dual jockey wheel. Immediately
in front of the tub are mounting brackets for
twin jerry cans, plus two gas bottle holders
that are adjustable from four to nine kilos each.
The gas bottles are connected with a dual
hose regulator and the entire area is protected
behind an aluminium checkerplate stone guard.
The undersides feature twin recovery points,
wind down stabilisers and twin stainless steel
water tanks, the rear 120L with 12V pump
plumbed to the kitchen, and a further 50L
stainless steel tank with pump plumbed to the
drawbar to service the ensuite. Both are fully
protected by alloy checkerplate shrouds and
very neatly plumbed, however I would prefer
to see a solid outlet replacing the flexible hose
at the rear where logs have a habit of grabbing
your attention.RUB A DUB TUB
The Zincanneal steel tub is superbly finished
on all external surfaces with a beautiful
baked enamel finish with polished stainless
steel trim that enhances the metallic bronzeThere’s more than enough living
space thanks to the huge annexeShelter’s no problem with
the awning out