T-Rex T16 Double Bunks

The Long Haul Campers T-Rex T16 Double Bunks is a family off-road pop-top caravan, 6.8 metres long, that sleeps five. It has a king bed, rear bunks, and a shower and toilet inside. It has a fridge and gas cooker inside, and a second fridge on a slide outside.

Who does it sleep?

Long Haul Campers lists it as a 5 berth family layout.

• Main bed: a king bed.
• Bunks: bunk beds at the rear.

Inside

• Bathroom: a shower and a Thetford toilet, with a cassette you remove from outside.
• Fridge: a 110 litre fridge freezer.
• Cooking: a two-burner gas cooker.
• Storage: cupboards and a wardrobe.
• Windows and door: double glazed windows, reflective curtains and a security screen door.

Outdoor kitchen

The stainless steel kitchen slides out, with an AGA-approved four-burner gas stove, a sink and a wind deflector. A pull-out tray carries a 90 litre fridge freezer, and there is an electric awning. A full annexe with walls and poles is optional. An ensuite tent with a shower sets up outside.

Chassis and off-road gear

• Chassis: hot-dip galvanised, with a 150 x 50 x 4mm drawbar.
• Suspension: heavy-duty independent coil springs, with four shock absorbers.
• Coupling: a 3.5 tonne AL-KO heavy-duty off-road coupling.
• Brakes: 12 inch electric drums.
• Wheels: 16 inch black alloys with all-terrain tyres, plus two 16 inch spares.
• Protection: rock rails, a checker plate stone guard and underbody deadener.
• Body: aluminium composite walls and a fibreglass roof.
• Carriers: holders for two gas bottles and two jerry cans.
• Warranty: 5 years structural on the chassis and drawbar, and 12 months on other parts.

Power and water

• Solar: 600 watts of panels.
• Battery: 600 amp hours of lithium.
• Charging: Enerdrive AC and DC/DC chargers, and a 50 amp Anderson plug.
• Mains: a 2,000 watt inverter and 240 volt power.
• Water: 220 litres of fresh water and an 80 litre grey water tank.
• Hot water: a Truma Ultra-Rapid gas and electric system.
• Climate: a Truma rooftop air conditioner and roof fan ventilation.

How big is it?

• Length: 6.8 metres overall.
• Width: 2.2 metres.
• Height: 2.6 metres.

What will tow it?

• ATM (aggregate trailer mass): 3,090kg, the most it can weigh fully loaded.
• Tare: about 2,590kg, its empty weight as built. Long Haul Campers gives it as approximate.
• Payload: about 500kg for water, gas and gear. Full fresh water tanks use about 220kg of it.

To tow it fully loaded, your vehicle needs a braked towing capacity of at least 3,090kg.

Where to buy

Long Haul Campers sells from showrooms in Sumner, Brisbane, and in Caboolture, Queensland. It asks buyers to call first to confirm stock before visiting. Its website shows every price.