SIMPLICITY
Whyisitthatwhenweescapetothesimplicity
of the outdoors we find it hard to let go of
all the ‘stuff’ and complexities of city living?
Equally, when designing or choosing a
trailer it’s all too easy to ‘feature-up’ without
consideringtheconsequencesthatwhen
things start to play up they create a cascading
plethora of niggly issues that can easily
detract from an otherwise-peaceful outdoor
experience.
Simplicity should be an intentional and
core design element, so much so that it's a
consistently visible aspect across the product
and brand. Take a walk around the trailer and
look for simple, clean lines and features that
are integrated rather than bolted on.
It’sthesamereasonweusea70seriesLand
Cruiser for our mapping vehicles as they are
such icons of back-to-basics simplicity and
reliability. It’s about taking everything you
need and nothing you don’t and choosing a
trailer that’s been built with that exact same
mindset.So, what does the ultimate expedition camper look like?simply lost time that could be spent collecting
or processing data, exploring someplace
special or simply getting more sleep. A good
touring trailer should take no more than five
minutes to set up and ten to pack up. It’s easy
to be fooled when looking over new trailers at
a show — don’t believe what the salesperson
tells you unless they can demonstrate it right
there in front of your eyes.
It’s why I’m still such a big fan of simple
hardfloor campers. Even when travelling with
four young kids, they typically set-up and have
everyone in bed at a roadside rest area in
under five minutes. The slowest part is getting
the sleeping kids out of the car and into the
trailer!
You must be able to leave your bedding
(including linen) in place during pack-up and
know that it will remain dry and dust free as
you travel to your next destination. And if the
awning or extra room is not already attached
to the camper – forget it!
Examples that do this well: Aussie Swag,
Terra Trek, Patriot X2 and any offroad hybrid.
ULTIMATE CAMPING EXPEDITION