Last weekend was our first trip away in our Expanda 14, it became a family outing with our son and family plus daughter, son in-law with their 5 week old son ( it was extra special for them as they have just taken delivery of their MDC Camper Trailer. We decided to go some where handy as we only had the weekend so Cathu State Forest which is between Mackay and Proserpine got the nod. Jaxut Camping Ground is about 15 km in from the highway, rough dirt track with plenty of creek crossings. While not a big four wheel drive challenge it was good to see how the Outback handled, I have just fitted a Stone Stomper and was very impressed particularly with how it deflected the dust from the back of our Mazda BT plus the van. We copped the normal good natured flack from the "Camper Trailer Brigade" about being soft but as we had cold nights the line up of children and grandchildren to use our hot shower and toilet was amazing( I should have charged a Levi ). A great weekend!
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I watched a few of the MDC videos and theyre not shy about where they drag them in their promo videos. Id be interested in what your kids think of the camper, and how it performs in general. What model have they got? My sons interested in a camper, and the MDC units are well priced
Hi Crusty
As I mentioned their MDC camper is only a few weeks old. Their Camper is a MDC V5 Step Through, the reason they liked this model is that the other camper in the photo is our sons and it is a Lifestyle Camper which is Australian made ( this is what the Chinese MDC is copied off ). He has had it a few years and fitted it out really well, they have done some big trips over some pretty wild roads. When the daughter and son inlaw wanted to buy one the MDC was half the price of the Lifestyle, so time will tell. Cheers
The boat rack is designed by my son and fitted to his Lifestyle Camper. It is still a work in progress.
It was cold frostbite or triple pneumonia were on the cards, it was a great weekend with the family. Next trip Atherton Tablelands.
Hi Tripper
There are very few facilities, one long drop toilet, untreated water taps which wont working. We love the spot though as we are self contained and do not need any facilities, the creek would be great in summer with more water in it.
A caravan is the soft option, however after having a camper trailer previously, I'd accept being told that whilst I was sitting down with a drink in my hand watching them either set up or pack up.
Using a tent with an airbed is a soft option I reckon getting into a van is just bluddy luxury, stop at 1500, put van brake on 1503, open van door 1504, beer in hand 1505...................Mrs D is pouring some grape juice 1506...........I was in the way.
That's what I like, our kids couldn't believe how quick we were set up.