For years, I have whined that the rugged Aussie caravans are not available in the US, and that there is no USA made substitute.Well, here we go:Black SeriesVery expensive, but for those of us who really want to boondock in rough country, it may be worth it.Check out the components -- very beefy!

Very nice.Hopefully they put the entry door on the right side.

Nice match for the rumored 2020 Toyota diesel for North America.Is the price better or worse than having a trailer custom built from the ground up?

Gordon, I had a heck of a time even getting a custom builder to respond to my inquiries, when I was shopping for a trailer in 2012. In the midwest, there are some, but none in southern Calif that were even interested. So I could see buying a very expensive back-country unit, right off the rack, rather than going the custom route.Until then, I will continue taking my little ultra-light into some very rough places, hoping that it holds together! :)

Dang mudflaps on the wrong end! What's up w that? Lol

profdant139 wrote:Gordon, I had a heck of a time even getting a custom builder to respond to my inquiries, when I was shopping for a trailer in 2012. In the midwest, there are some, but none in southern Calif that were even interested. So I could see buying a very expensive back-country unit, right off the rack, rather than going the custom route.Until then, I will continue taking my little ultra-light into some very rough places, hoping that it holds together! :)How many things have failed on your camper as far as frame and components?

Australian style TTs now available in the US -- big news!

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Clicck
Explorer
Jan 19, 2019
profdant139 wrote:
For years, I have whined that the rugged Aussie caravans are not available in the US, and that there is no USA made substitute.

Well, here we go:

Black Series

Very expensive, but for those of us who really want to boondock in rough country, it may be worth it.

Check out the components -- very beefy!

Those aren't aussie campers they are chinese, do a little more digging online and you'll find some good info on them.

My advice, don't rely on their website and pictures. Looks are one thing, accurate information is another.
profdant139
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2019
Twodown, I'm keeping an open mind till I see them in person. Yes, I am skeptical -- but if the workmanship is good, the components are rugged, and the design is good, I would consider buying one.

I agree, though, that it is not for everyone!!
twodownzero
Explorer
Jan 18, 2019
RobertRyan wrote:
profdant139 wrote:
Robert, are the new Black Series made in China?? Say it ain't so! Their website makes reference to Australia.

I guess I have to dig deeper.

Yes the importer has it made to his designs in China

That's a complete joke! $36k for a tiny trailer made in China? No thanks!
Huntindog
Explorer
Jan 18, 2019
GordonThree wrote:

The armored underbelly holding tank on the black seems excessive. Why have the tank hang down below the frame at all? even my bottom dollar KZ has the tanks up above the level of the frame box section, no way they'll snag anything. a simple flat skid plate could armor them, instead of needing a armor box which will get hung up on things.

Ummm. It is designed for BOONDOCKING! The real deal, not a Walmart parking lot.
Those tanks are 50 gallon black and 66 gallon grey.... In a 15' TT!

That kind of capacity requires some room. The frame rails appear to be about 4" tall. Not gonna fit a very large tank in there the way you propose.
profdant139
Explorer II
Jan 17, 2019
Thanks for the tip! Here is a long discussion about them:

Ex Po re Black Series

Mixed reviews, lots of detail.
shfd739
Explorer
Jan 17, 2019
The Black Series are Australian in design only. Fully engineered and built in China then shipped to California for final assembly and sale. Expedition Portal has some good hands on reviews from owners that are mixed but mostly mediocre to poor. The Black Series seems to be appearance with no substance.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Jan 16, 2019
profdant139 wrote:
Robert, are the new Black Series made in China?? Say it ain't so! Their website makes reference to Australia.

I guess I have to dig deeper.

Yes the importer has it made to his designs in China
profdant139
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2019
Robert, are the new Black Series made in China?? Say it ain't so! Their website makes reference to Australia.

I guess I have to dig deeper.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Jan 15, 2019
trailer_newbe wrote:
GordonThree wrote:
Nice match for the rumored 2020 Toyota diesel for North America.

Is the price better or worse than having a trailer custom built from the ground up?

The 2020 Toyota diesel is said to produce only 310 pound feet of torque. I hope this is a miss-print because this is rather anemic considering the 5.7 gas is 401 pound feet.

Seeing their is general confusion in the US on what specs or Characteristics an overseas vehicle has . What Toyota Diesel,are you talking about?
RobertRyan
Explorer
Jan 15, 2019
westend wrote:
routeforty wrote:
Perhaps the $50000 price is in Australian dollars which converts to about $36000 USD. So now we can all buy one :B
Yup, $36K US for the short one. I'd bet I could install a similar suspension system for less than 1/4 the price ($9K). I'd even throw in disk brakes. :B
As Profdan found out, shock absorbers can do a lot for ride control and peace of mind. For rough roads, independent suspension is superior.

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