We did a bush review of the Stockman in November 2020, courtesy of Camperact, Pod’s Canberra (ACT) and Narellan (NSW) dealer.
The prototype Rover had the best swing-awning arrangement we’ve seen to date. Optional zip-on tent ‘walls’ were also available. The four arms opened easily from a zippered bag and could be stayed by optional telescopic poles at their ends. The 270-degree-swing awning had triangulated arms that looked much stronger and wind-tolerant than simple tubes. Unlike some competitor models the Rover wasn’t excessively high off the ground, making it easy to stow water toys on its roof racks. It looked quite bush capable, apart from a low-slung spare wheel, but production models had a 50mm ground clearance increase that helped greatly in this regard. We inspected the pre-production Ultra model and were impressed with its dimensions and its and finish. On top of all that the Ultra got: 240V wiring and sockets 200Ah lithium battery with 20-amp charger stone guard awning walls and poles fixed side ladder storage nets reverse-cycle 240V aircon unit draft skirts and a ceiling-mounted TV. The Intrepid scored in addition: roof racks 200W solar panels on the roof DO35 towing hitch plumbed-in LPG gas system with two-burner stove lidded gas BBQ on swing-out tray 12V, 107-litre front-opening fridge 270-degree swing-out awning external shower with tent and a fold-out table.
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The Explorer grade came with: leather side and back cushions radio/CD player two-way roof vent with fan S/S bench top and sink portable butane stove and hotplate electric water pump and tap 120-litre water tank 12V system charging and monitoring six USBs and four sockets electric trailer brakes aluminium wheels with 265/65R17 A/T tyres four stabilising legs Ark XO500 jockey wheel and two 100Ah AGM batteries. Three specification levels were available: Explorer ($35,000), Intrepid ($45,000) and Ultra ($55,000), and all levels could have an optional 12V cabin heater ($200). Length was just over five metres width was 2.15m and height, 2.55m. The bodywork mounted on a galvanised steel chassis, with independent, four-shock coil suspension.Ĭlaimed tare weight of the base model was 1080kg, with 1500kg ATM and 140kg ball weight.
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The plexiglass windows in the doors were top-hinged caravan-types that clicked open and also had integrated blinds and mesh screens. The rear moulding opened upwards on gas struts, to form a roof over the external kitchen and the BBQ unit was mounted on sturdy hinges that allowed it swing out through 180-degrees.Īlthough the treated-steel doors on the central section and the nose cone looked like glass, they were much stronger than that. There was also storage furniture inside the sleeping area and a wall-mounted TV. The central section had two large steel, gas-strut-assisted, midge-meshed doors that open into a sleeping area with coil-spring, queen-sized mattress. The bodywork combined an insulated central fibreglass section, with a moulded front ‘cone’ storage box and moulded rear panel. Stockman’s Rover addressed the overnight-stop market segment, as well as the longer-stay fraternity, because the bodywork was essentially an enclosed, lockable sleeping pod for two: it made an instant bed, with no set-up needed.Īn easy-access roof ladder meant that families could opt for a rooftop tent for the kids. Tent-type, soft-floor camper trailers are fine for long-stay camping, but don’t work for travellers who want to stop late in the day, camp overnight and move off next day.
The company’s latest product offers rapid set-up and pack-away.Ĭamper trailers that rely on tent erection pose a problem for those wanting quick set-up.
Stockman has been producing well-engineered, Australian-designed, compact Pod campers for more than 15 years.
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