Camper Trailer Australia — December 2017

THE SECRETS WITHIN

A quick look from the outside of the Bluewater

Macquarie will not reveal all the secrets that

lie within. It’s a combination of the little things

that make a house a home and clever design

touches. Homely ingenuity is, I think, a good

two word summary of what Bluewater has

achieved.

Firstly, you will be inspired by the panoramic

windows all around bringing the outside in and

vice versa. But you don’t want all the critters

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BLUEWATER MACQUARIE

FORWARD FOLD

CTA SPECS

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TRAILER

Tare1500kg including all canvas and poles

ATM2400kg

SuspensionIndependent trailing arm with

Lovell coil springs and dual Pro Ride custom

shock absorbers

Brakes12in Dexter electric with breakaway

CouplingMcHitch 3.5 tonne Uniglide Off Road

Coupling

ChassisFull box section galvanised

Drawbar125x50x4 MM galvanised A-frame

Body1.2mm zinc panels and paint oven baked

enamel with clear coat

Wheel/tyre8x265 16in all-terrain or mud tyre

StylePrimal alloy mag

DIMENSIONS

Box width1900mm overall

Body Height1600mm (ground to top closed)

Length5300m overall (hitch to tail lights)

Tent size4200x1900mm PLUS

6000x2400mm annexe

ACCESSORIES

Gas cylinders2x4kg brackets only

Water2x130L stainless steel tanks, 30L with

1x12V Seaflo pump

CooktopDometic three burner

KitchenStainless steel kitchenette with wind

shields, sink, hot/cold mixer, three drawers,

bench extension, full length bar bench, dish

rack and LED light

Battery2x100A AGM

PRICE AS SHOWN

$32,000

inner and outer awnings on all the windows

plus midge mesh screens and finished with

high quality YKK zips. Up front is a queen

size Australian-made inner-spring mattress to

maximise your comfort and there’s even a little

step to help you get there.

The tent is really quite tall, expanding a

sense of volume, but also providing a more

comfortable environment in the heat. The

U-shaped convertible lounge has a good deal

of storage under the seats, but it also contains

a Ctek 250SA DC-DC charger which can be

whacked on most late model vehicle's smart

alternators or via the 200W portable solar

panels that are supplied as standard. Inverters

and other electrical options are available on

request.

Immediately to hand on the right side of

the entry is the internal switch panel that has

been upgraded with soft touch switches and

a complete multi-function control panel that

also includes an MP5 player with Bluetooth and

mass storage for all your entertainment needs.

There are tonnes of power outlets throughout

and 240V is optional but wasn't supplied in our

demo.

The internal upholstery has been improved

with lush but hard-wearing textures and the

central table drops down to create the base

for a double bed utilising the thickly padded

cushions. The lounge end of the tent is now

taller, creating a more inviting atmosphere and

the kitchen side can all unzip for true open plan

living.

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

What started as just another import has

matured into a premium quality presentation

from the gang at Melbourne-based Bluewater

Campers. Campers all over the country are

respecting the workmanship and service from

Bluewater outlets. The Macquarie has unique,

yet sensible packaging options offered at very

reasonable prices. Full marks to the team for

really putting their heads down and bums up to

produce this fine camper that anyone would be

proud to own.CTA

Fridge

slide Pantry

Gas and jerry

can storage

Storage / slide draw Under seat storage

Bed

Double ensuite

Table

Lounge

Lounge

Flip

over

table

Lounge

Annexe

Undercover

window

extension

Pull

out

table