IN BRIEF
6m couples van with plenty of off grid goodies
Heavy duty back road touring capability
3500kg ATM with 830kg payload
“The towing combination felt very planted to the road with spirited driving”
It was a pleasure to meet Terry Ryan, the owner of Bushmaster Offroad Caravans while doing this review. Terry has been in the caravan game for more than 30 years and started Bushmaster in 1994. Terry is in his 70s and very much has a spring in his step and a twinkle in his eye when he talks about caravans. He told me passionately his philosophy has three key principles; 1) take the time to construct a limited number of caravans to the highest standard; 2) use the very best components he can access, utilising Australian made wherever he can; 3) include every feature possible to create a unique caravanning experience.
Having a good look over the Ironbark reveals Terry goes to great lengths to put his philosophy into practice. As we work our way through the sections of the article, we will see just how many features the Ironbark has incorporated into it.
UNDERCARRIAGE
This particular example of the Ironbark had a 150mm steel chassis with 100mm risers manufactured by G&S Chassis. This is a classic style seen
