Hardkorr camper trailer is a multi toolbox for work and camp

An ultra-rugged micro camper built to track your fully modified 4×4 anywhere, the Hardkorr Xplorer Trailer lives up to both its make and model name. It’s basically a truck canopy that rides behind your bumper instead of on top of it, with a dual-purpose design that acts as a towable toolbox for the job site and an all-in-one shelter for the campsite. , its gullwing doors and oversized storage lockers provide ample space for modular equipment and loose gear.

Given how common both rugged off-road camper trailers and truck back canopy campers are around Australia, I’m surprised we haven’t seen many canopy style trailers out there in the past. This seems like a natural solution. Especially since there are truck canopies on the market that can be used for both work and play, helping buyers make better use of their money. Building a dual-purpose canopy into a trailer is more versatile than having it on a truck, allowing owners to use a regular everyday vehicle with the system and providing more tow vehicle space for passengers and cargo. can be secured.

Queensland-based Hardkorr Campers specialize in compact camper trailers and large caravans, but their latest offering is a ready-to-use utility trailer. At 12.8 feet (3.9 m) long, the Xplorer can be purchased as a completely empty base model, a blank canvas for buyers to fill themselves, or a fully equipped camper ready to drive into the wild right from the lot. increase. .. after stopping at the grocery store. Either way, it has a neatly organized aluminum body on top of a hot-dip galvanized steel chassis, with independent dual-shock suspension cushioning all of his 3,900-liter worth of trailer contents, Mud terrain tires stay glued to the irregular terrain below.

The Xplorer is organized into two side storages, each with two separate cargo hatches. The travel side on the right is dedicated to general storage and available amenities such as electrical hardware. The left side of the move is where Hardkorr incorporates his utility trailer into the camper. The front locker is designed to be used as a large kitchen with plenty of storage, with a lower compartment sized to fit the available slide-out kitchen and a tall and wide upper compartment with available shelving Can be packed and used as a pantry for dry food and utensil storage.

Hardkorr’s sliding kitchen features a stainless steel sink, dual burner Dometic gas hob, worktop extension and utensil storage. The rear locker next to the kitchen area has a refrigerator slide designed to fit a 96L fridge/freezer, Hardkorr also says the slide can be removed to fit an upright refrigerator.

Since the Xplorer has no sleeping space inside, the Xplorer offers a hardshell rooftop tent. The Z-frame design features a two-stage full roof lift and a queen-size mattress inside.

In a clever twist, Hardkorr eliminates the tent ladder instead of a staircase built on top of the extended front frame. The design is meant to be easier for dogs who spend the night in tents, or who have knee pain or other ailments that make climbing ladders seem painful at the end of the night. A set of removable and foldable steps are attached to the front frame to complete the winding staircase.

The camping hardware is fully modular and designed to be removed with a few twists of a bolt, making the Xplorer both a camper trailer and a work trailer. The trailer roof has a load capacity of 350 kg (770 lbs) and includes integrated tie-downs, making it ideal for hauling oversized cargo such as lumber and pipe. Appliances such as refrigerators and electrical systems can easily prove as useful for work as they are for camping trips.

The fully equipped Xplorer “Adventurer” camping trailer also includes dual 100 Ah AGM batteries, Bluetooth battery monitoring system, shower tent and gas water heater, lighting package and 270 degree free standing awning with wall. Pricing for this version starts at AUD$35,990 (approximately US$23,925) and includes a Weber Baby Q grill and solar charging hardware.

An empty Xplorer base trailer starts at AU$20,990 (US$13,990) and Hardkorr also offers a ‘Tradie’ version for AU$24,990 (US$16,600) that uses a 200Ah lithium battery and a 2,000W inverter to power tools and work gear. I will do it. Base weights range from 900 to 1,200 kg (1,985 to 2,645 lbs) before optional add-ons, depending on the configuration selected. Gross vehicle weight rating is 1,650 kg (3,637 lbs).

Hardkorr unveiled the Xplorer series last year and has had a busy 2023 show season, showcasing a range of trailers at events across Australia. Next up is the National 4×4 Outdoor Show in Brisbane this weekend.

The 4.5 minute video gives a detailed walkthrough of the Xplorer Adventurer camper trailer and shows its various features in action.

Source: Hardkorr Campers