BUCKLEY’S CHANCE

WARRANTY

THE chassis and drawbar are covered for five years, while everything else is covered for 12 months.

IT WAS a pleasant surprise to become associated with the Lumberjack brand. Based in Geelong, Victoria, the family owned business has been in existence for more than six years, growing from very humble beginnings to now housing a fine showroom showcasing the 17 models of camper trailers in its range. Varying in price from $22,000 to $60,000 (for its 17-foot dual-axle pop-top hybrid ’van) there is something that will suit the most ardent 4WD camper and caravanner.

I checked out the workshop and factory where the campers and ’vans are first taken when shipped in from China. Here they are checked over, wired and plumbed to Australian standards, while the all-important A-frame is welded and bolted into place. The suspension is given the once-over with Aussie-sourced Dobinsons shocks fitted, and the tyres are upgraded to Goodyear Wranglers.

From its vast range we took the latest Lumberjack Buckley ‘Ultra