STATE OF THE ART

SCORE: 71

“WITH A TARE OF 1,490KG AND AN ATM OF 2,800KG, THERE’S PLENTY OF MARGIN TO LOAD THIS RIG WITH TRAVEL NECESSITIES” – SCOTT HEIMAN

There are times when the power of Australian ingenuity can put a genuine smile on your face. And if you’re in the market for a go-anywhere camper, getting up close and personal with an Australian-made ZONE RV Z-12.0 Expedition Series camper is likely to be one of those times.

This unit ticks a heap of boxes for a couple, two mates, or a family planning to spend some serious time on Australia’s highways and off the beaten track. Notably, this was the only REDARC Camper Trailer of the Year entrant in its category to have dedicated bed spaces for four adults with its twin queen configured as a mezzanine bunk layout. Incorporating marine and aeronautical engineering technology and composite panel construction, the ZONE RV Z-12.0 offers a real all-rounder at a competitive price.

To help you stay out there for longer, the Z-12 has a single lithium 100Ah battery, with the option for more, being fed by an Enerdrive charger and 220W of solar