Active Campers slide-on feedback

Phil,
Looking ahead towards the end of the year when we'll sell the 80 series and buy a camper and vehicle to suit. Probably an Exra-cab traytop, maybe a dual cab, more research to be done.
What breed is your slide-on?

Mine is a custom made aluminium box by a small company in Adelaide. Full side doors and flat roof. I've fitted it out to suit our needs. We have storage for as much water and diesel for any trip and large drawers for food, clothing, etc etc. Largely kept it simple. We have no setup time! Pull into camp, grab a chair and reach into the fridge. And I didn't want a large thing on the back that would stop me doing the hard tracks.

I've tossed up about adding a rooftop tent, but for the desert trips we like to roll out a double swag, and for other trips, its nice to leave a tent to mark your spot.

I'm not a fan of dual cabs with slide-ons. You end up with too much weight behind the rear axle, which can bend the chassis. Extra cabs and single cabs are OK, and I guess I'm a fan of the 79series because of the strong chassis and rear leaf springs hold the weight up well. 180litre tanks and factory TD motor are good.

Cheers
phil

Yes we are all correct for our own requirements the problem lies in that we all have slightly different setups - ideas - requirements and budgets...
Start with the vehicle mods first as they very important, then the camper according to budget.
Wont matter what you decide you will have a great time..
Make sure its dust proof
Good locks & handles
Quality fridge slide
Keep it light....

Peter.
I enjoy people telling of their Madigan Line experiences. How did it all go? A new thread and a bit of a report would be great. I know a group that will be out there next week.

cheers
phil