New Jurgens off-road Camper Trailers!! Let's have some input....

[bunduguy]

Hello all,
As the new exclusive distributor for the Jurgens line from South Africa, I thought I'd see what you all thought of specific models and what appeals to you. We'll be taking orders for these beauties.

Jurgens is the premier caravan/camper trailer brand from South Africa, and has been in the business for almost 70 years, so they have a bit of experience! Here is their lineup of purpose-built off-road camper trailers, designed for African conditions. These trailers have been tested in the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, and on the terrible roads of Mozambique.

Lets have some input and first reactions....! Features to follow.

[Gear]

I would like to know more about the Explorer. Floor plan, size, weight, and price. Looks promising!

[RR1]

That is cool!

On the Explorer, can use the kitchen on the inside too, or does it have to be deployed?

[The Adam Blaster]

I would like to know more about the Explorer. Floor plan, size, weight, and price. Looks promising!

Me too - emphasis on PRICE.

So far it seems like the S. African and Australian trailers built like are awesome in terms of capablity, quality, and toughness. However, when they come with a price tag of 80 grand, they become less appealing...

[Hilldweller]

http://www.jurgenssafari.co.za/1.Home.html

[chet]

that explorer II looks pretty cool.

[63tlf8]

Jurgens is the premier caravan/camper trailer brand from South Africa, and has been in the business for almost 70 years, so they have a bit of experience! Here is their lineup of purpose-built off-road camper trailers, designed for African conditions. These trailers have been tested in the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, and on the terrible roads of Mozambique.

Also Australia. Had an Oryx from 2003 until Dec 09. The early model had a few basic design flaws that I fixed, and once done it was perfect for our needs. Only sold as the Mog Camper is nearing completion and it wouldn't have got the use. We have had trouble getting Jurgens Campers for the last 4-5 years but they now manufacture the Caravans in Aust.

I can recommend the Oryx. Some very innovative ideas and the size is right for real off road.

[bunduguy]

I would like to know more about the Explorer. Floor plan, size, weight, and price. Looks promising!

We'll get that out for you soon. Difficult with such large items to plan the price and be on target, so we'd like to be sure. I'll get all the specs out ASAP converted to standard. We'll also be getting them on the site soon. I'll upload pics here of the floorplan and layout of each one.

That is cool!
Well, we think so too. They've proven very popular in Southern Africa, and we think they will meet a need and suit a purpose here too.
On the Explorer, can use the kitchen on the inside too, or does it have to be deployed?

I'm going to have to check on that for you! The Explorer had a redesign and I need to make sure before I give you an answer.

Me too - emphasis on PRICE.

So far it seems like the S. African and Australian trailers built like are awesome in terms of capability, quality, and toughness. However, when they come with a price tag of 80 grand, they become less appealing...

You're right, $80k would be less appealing! Lucky for us, we'll be looking at about half that, around $40k for the top of the line Explorer! The Xcape may come in at around $30k, and the Oryx at $25k. We still have a lot of figuring to do, but the ballpark is about right. We anticipate final price going down, not up.

http://www.jurgenssafari.co.za/1.Home.html

Thanks, Bill - we hope to add all those details and more on the BunduGear website in the next couple of days. We'll keep you all updated.

that explorer II looks pretty cool.

Yip - we're looking forward to getting our own, for trips to take my toddler on, and also for next years Expo!

[bunduguy]

Also Australia. Had an Oryx from 2003 until Dec 09. The early model had a few basic design flaws that I fixed, and once done it was perfect for our needs. Only sold as the Mog Camper is nearing completion and it wouldn't have got the use. We have had trouble getting Jurgens Campers for the last 4-5 years but they now manufacture the Caravans in Aust.

I can recommend the Oryx. Some very innovative ideas and the size is right for real off road.

That's great to hear - I know that the Oryx has undergone some great changes and updates since 2003, based on experience of many thousands of miles of testing in harsh conditions. I think it will be a great asset to the market here, and allow a lot of people to go the places they really want to go, in the manner their heart desires (and their Spouses!)

[RR1]

Will they be built in Africa then shipped here, or will you build them here using their plans?

Probably save a bundle if you could build them in the States.