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REMEMBER Goldilocks and the Three Bears? While most kids probably think the moral of the fairy tale has something to do with porridge, it’s more about the idea that what’s right for one person isn’t always right for another person … or bear? But I digress. The idea that any generic camper trailer is going to suit your specific wants and needs is almost a fairy tale in itself, which makes it nigh on impossible to select the ‘perfect’ camper trailer.

For some people, and perhaps bears, a quick set-up is the be-all and end-all. It suits their fast-paced adventurous nature and gives just the bare necessities. For others, their off-road adventures might be a whole lot slower; camped by a billabong for a week at a time means they’ll be looking for more comfort, and they’ll be willing to trade speed to get it.

So what’s the perfect camper trailer for you? Well, my friends, that’s something only you can answer; but being the nice blokes we are, the next few pages will arm you with the intricate knowledge of the various camper platforms, their pros and cons, and, hell, we’ll even talk about the different suspension systems just so you know what keeps the whole show on the road.