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CUSTOM OFFROADER

“Check out Bushtracker's catchphrase and you'll see where these vans are designed to be used.”

I'm not too sure if it's appropriate to start a review with a mild expletive, but I'm going to anyway. “Damn!” See, told you it was mild. The good thing is it was said in a good way. Sort of like when the kids of today say “sick” when they really mean it's pretty darn good. Actually, do kids still even say that, I wonder as I sit here typing this review just days out from my 44th birthday?

But I digress.

Just what was my good, “Damn!” moment when checking out this newly built, full custom 20ft offering from Sunshine Coast manufacturers, Bushtracker?

ROLLING AROUND ON THE GROUND

Getting up close and personal with what's going on underneath a van is one of my favourite things on a field test. It's why I carry my own tarp, so I can check even if the ground is wet or muddy.

Underneath a van can reveal the true character of a company. While it's great to have the flashy stuff up top, if what's underneath isn't up to task, you're bound to end up in trouble sooner or later. Especially when the van is built for offroad use — check out Bushtracker's catchphrase and you'll see where these vans are designed to

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