Thursday 2 January 2020

ULYSSES is for SALE!

"I cannot rest from travel
I will drink life to the lees"
- from Ulysses by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Ultimate Camper #1081 is Looking for a New Owner

At a secret location in the Flinders Ranges

After much soul searching, it is with some sadness that we are offering our beloved camper trailer for sale. We've had lots of great adventures but have come to the conclusion that it's time for us to move on, so it's a chance for someone else to enjoy some off and on road adventures with this great camper.

We picked up our camper from the factory in Moruya on the 29 of June, 2011. It has been lovingly looked after since, and upgraded with various extras during our time together. It's fully kitted out with everything one needs to hit the road in comfort from the get-go, whether you want to just drive to the nearest caravan park or put the machine to its full purpose of off-roading in the most remote reaches of our Wide Brown Land. We hope that the photos and list of inclusions below will paint a relatively clear picture of what's on offer. 

Features and extras

  • 17” steel wheels, tracking matched to that of a 150 series Prado
  • 3 Mickey Thompson ATZ 265/70/17 tyres (spare has never been used)
  • built in hot water shower system
  • storage for two jerry cans; a water container and a fuel container
  • Redarc BCD1225 battery management system
  • dual dry cell SSB AGM 105 amp hour batteries
  • Engel ST90F 80 litre 2-Way Compressor Fridge/Freezer (replacement for original dud Dometic)
  • Swing-up jockey wheel
  • LED reverse light
  • TREG hitch
  • 2 gas bottles (9 kg main bottle plus 2 kg backup)
  • receiver for iSi off-road bike rack (https://www.isi-carriers.com/4x4x2/4x4x2_bike-carrier.html) bike rack could be included if buyer is keen
  • main awning
  • mini awning (extended to provide cover over the window beside the bed)
  • full annex
  • front awning
  • under bumper skirt
  • enviro matting
  • 62 watt military style folding solar panel
  • bedding, including doona, doona cover, fitted sheets, mattress protectors
  • bed lamps
  • one perspex window cover for placement either over the galley or the end of the bed
  • EMP bed underlay
  • Nose cone LED light
  • electric water pump
  • Insect door screen
  • indoor/outdoor carpeting in nose cone
  • Storm Cover from Coverworld for winter storage (new price $632)
  • Solar Panel from Aussie Batteries and Solar: portable, folding, 3 panel 195 watt plus 8 metre extension cable (6mm twin core) $620
  • 2nd extension lead @ 9 metres (6 mm twin core)
  • lots of extras like water hose, various chocks, outdoor table with matching chairs, heavy duty power cord, soft folding arm chairs, camping cookware and other bits and pieces, including (but not all-inclusive) Weber portable barbecue, stovetop coffee machine, pots and pans, plates and bowls,cutlery, etc
  • also have towing mirrors which could be added to the package if buyer wants them

Exterior Photos


Basic setup showing solar panel
Quick setup on Tasmania's Central Plateau showing military style solar panel
Basic setup at Great Lake in Tasmania: no solar panel, bucket out for sink drainage
Disembarking from ferry in FNQ, showing side mirrors on tow vehicle
Setup at Lake Natimuk showing full awning and Enviro Matting
Basic setup showing modified mini awning with extension
Camped at Freycinet National Park with full annex deployed
Electrics locker
Gas locker

Interior Photos

Lounge and bed
Engel fridge
Cooktop
Bench and drawers (with coffee machine! 😬)
Redarc BMS display unit

Pausing to smell the roses in the New England country of northern NSW

Selling Price $39 500

NB: The Prado (2009 150 Series, registration date February 2010) was bought and extensively modified for towing a camper off road, including a 50 mm lift kit. As we no longer intend to use if for its primary purpose, it is also for sale. We'd love to sell the both as a package. Anyone want to make an offer for the set? 

The camper trailer is located in Hobart, however we are willing to consider delivery to Victoria or southern New South Wales

Enquiries by email: dougandi@netspace.net.au