Off-Road 2 Sleeper Caravans

[Mad Manny]

The List & Reviews:

1. Infanta 4x4 Inkulu 1 - 2 sleeper R370 000
http://www.infantatrailers.co.za/enkulu-1/
Total length: 4.60m
Width: 2.05m
Height: 2.05m
Weight: 920kg

2. BushLapa Kewer 2 Sleeper R 400 000
https://www.bushlapa.com/kewer-2-sleeper
Total length: 4.05m
Width: 1.85m
Height: 1.97m
Weight: 880kg

3. Afrispoor Serval 2 Sleeper R ??? ???
https://afrispoor.co.za/afrispoor-serval-caravan/
Total length: 4.45m
Width: 1 85m
Height: 2.06
Weight: ???kg

4. Imagine Trailvan 2.5 sleeper R ??? ???
Total length: 3.82m Shortest
Width: 1.90m
Height: 2.15m
Weight: 720kg

5. Invader Duo 2 sleeper R ??? ???
https://www.invader.co.za/duo/
Total length: 4.15m
Width: 1.80m Narrowest
Height: 1.80m Lowest
Weight: 860kg

5. Conqueror Companion Classic
https://conqueror.co.za/product/companion-classic/
Total length: 4.740m Longest
Width: 1.89m
Height: 2.15m
Weight: 1450kg Heaviest

10. Jurgens XCape R 380 000
Total length: 4.67 m
Width: 1.85m
Height: 2.17m
Weight: 1174kg

11. Sherpa Rough Roader (fiberglass) R ??? ???
https://www.sherpaleisure.co.za/2.Sherp ... oductsWrap
Total length: 4.60 m
Width: 1.975m Widest
Height: 2.20m Highest
Weight: 580kg

12 Le Busha

13. GT Camper

*Please note: All weights are empty with no accessories or extras]

[Mad Manny]

I want to draw up a list (in Post #1 above) of all the small, 2 sleeper (max) Off Road Caravans.
Note: The difference between an Off Road Trailer & an Off Road Caravan is the Trailer you sleep on, the Caravan you sleep in.

Number 1 on the list would be the Jurgens XCape - bt it really isn't the smallest or the toughest.
So I'd place the XCape at the far end in terms of this category.

Please add your suggestions & I'll update post #1.

[Mad Manny]

BushLapa has the Kewer (note sure of Price, their sales prevention department keeps it secret).
They also had the Rooimier but it was discontinued.
I think the Vlooi was also scrapped.

[Johannes]

Would be very interesting.
I cannot comment as i have not owned one , would like to get one eventually.
So this might just help me a bit.

[Samaya]

Invader Duo is a hybrid. You climb into the trailer after it has been unfolded to sleep on top of it... And the OLD Jurgens streamline but that would need some HEAVY modifications for off-road use.

Afrispoor Caracal, Wildcat, Cheetah and Serval are all 2-sleepers. Not sure about price. But Afrispoor is the one I would buy when the lotto finally selects my number.
Bushlapa you will know from the many posts and followers it has.
Imagine trailvan but I think they have been discontinued. Very nice kakavaans though. Used one many years ago but the external tent was not very well designed.
Jurgens, Echo, Conqueror... you have PLENTY to choose from

[Martin de Jager]

We looked at them all, The Invader Duo, still ticks all the boxes. From affordability, to practical, to neat design, and stability. Its been to places to places where others will never go, its a proper off road caravan.

One of the only caravans been exported commercially.

https://youtu.be/nOdBbrzEl1Q

Weights & dimensions

GVM: 1500kg
Tare: 860kg
Payload: 640kg
Height open: 2850mm
Length open: 4200mm
Width open: 1800mm
Height closed: 1800mm
Length closed: 4150mm
Width closed: 1800mm

[BushWacker]

Ones one might be interested in are :

Edge Out …. https://edgeout.co.za/
Sherpa Tiny
Oryx

Horizontal activities inside ...
Vertical and more vigorous, expansive antics etc
outside under adjoining awnings, tent etc

Not aware of any Regal Crapping contraptions
that would satisfy some of our more fastidious glampy members ...

Loftus on Republic road currently have first and last on show.

[AndreasR]

The Imagine Trailvan is still being manufactured.

[Mad Manny]

One of the only caravans been exported commercially.

Err...
You get Conqueror, Bushlapa, Echo, Metalian etc in many other markets...

[Martin de Jager]

I did not say the only???

[Mad Manny]

Had a quick look - can't find Invader Caravans in any country but South Africa?

[Mad Manny]

Edge Out …. https://edgeout.co.za/
Sherpa Tiny
Oryx

That Edge Out is crap.
It's tiny but longer than any of those listed.
I doubt it's a real Off Roader, it can probably only go where the XCape can go - if that.
The kitchen is pathetic & if the sun is behind you your get burnt calves while cooking.
Not sure it has space for a fridge.
It has very little packing space.

That Shepa Tiny is an Off Road Caravan in much the same way the Amarok is an Awesome trail vehicle or the Wrangler Limited is a great overlander.

The Jurgen's Oryx qualifies, but it was discontinued & only a few were every made.
If you look long & hard you may find ONE used example on sale at any given time - if you lucky...

Please try harder Chas...

[BushWacker]

... can understand why those BushLapa Salesmen,
are reserved and reticent wth Saturday Morning wheelkickers ...

[Paul#25]

Manny the Shepa factory is down the road from National Luna next door to Auto Aircon. We had a look at their products before we bought the Xplorer. I was impressed with the workmanship and the way you can change the configuration inside the shell when you order from the factory. The Tiny is probably the least "off road" of their van's if I remember correctly. Next time you come to the area for some Peri-Peri Chicken you should go have a look at the factory. I might even be able to tear myself away from my busy work schedule to show you where it is.

[Mad Manny]

So we agree Paul, the Sherpa Tiny is not an Off Road Caravan..?