2003 Challanger Bundu Basher

[Bugger]

Give me some
Positive and negative input

Can possibly get one for R39900


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[HenriSteyn]

Pierre I had one similar. They were manufactured by Challenger Trailer. They never produced a Bosvark or any other name, so that must be the previous owners work.

They are very tough. I seriously modified mine with extra drawers, nose box as well as a braked axle, as the weight was way over 750kg. Even with all these mods that basic box was fine.

I had mine over a 10 year period, sold it when we bought the caravan in 2018.

As luck will have it, we happened to see it here in Mossel Bay in April. Owner will not part with it!

You just need to take it to a weigh bridge and check it's weight. It looks pretty heavy from the pictures.

Check in with me should you need more info.

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[Bugger]

Thanks for your reply
I'm looking at the trailer but don't know if I really need it with the Syncro and Autovilla

Turn my rubber Arm with more positive points as why I need It

[Wave]

These were the first generation Challenger Bundu Bashers, I see this one is braked, very rare (Also known as a Campmaster Wilderness sold by Makro)
You can tell the first generation buy the archaic roof rack and square tail lights.
They are pretty tough, decently built chassis and have a (IIRC) 2400kg rated axle (VIN tag will support this)
They do like to rust, especially the nose cone corners, this one looks like it has been resprayed as they initially all came in white. I would guess that the "Bosvark" stickers were added after the respray, as there is no such model.
The first ones came from the factory with thick stone chip on the chassis, which worked well. As mentioned, these ones like to rust, if it was a coastal model I would walk away.
On that model the Burquip Jockey wheel often gave in, they were not great, but you can buy an Alko replacement just abouts anywhere, Roadque in PTA also supply a pretty good jockey wheel for the price.
Speaking of Burquip, the axle bearings were never tightened/set properly from day 1, every Challenger/Campmaster has bearing play, so open up, get new bearings and give the hubs and brakes a service. Also check the gas strut on the coupler, guessing its also tired as the trailer is 19 years old. That coupler is bound to need a service too, also check the coupler still moves in and out, many are abused and never serviced and actually rust fast and are impossible to clear the rust, then you need to replace the coupler, which is R4000-R5000 last I checked

As Henri mentioned it looks very heavy with all the extra's, so make sure you know its weights to be safe, its very easy with these trailers to overload, I think the braked version has a GVM of 1500kgs

Also see what Venter Bush Baby trailers are available, the Challenger factory closed down about 5 years back, whereas Venter is running, which helps if you need hard to find spares.

[Mad Manny]

Great input Ge'Off!

Another clue it's been altered is the change in spelling from Challenger to Challanger...

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Don't forget, it WILL need new tyres...

[Bugger]

Thanks Manny was waiting for the Observation

[Bugger]

Ok thanks Wave I'll have a look what
Venter Bush Baby trailers is available

But I think value for money

RTT
Brake Axle
Decently built

Is all positives in buying?

[CornellMans]

I also have a Challenger / Wilderness trailer. Works quite well. My only concern with this is, the price. The value of the TTT, 90L NL fridge and the electrical system, the price seems to be pretty low. Hope this guy is not trying to get you to pay a "holding deposit". Make sure you see it first before money exchanges hands.

But then again this isn't your first rodeo. Maybe you are just lucky and can get this for a steal and that it is in good condition. I have no complaints about mine.

[BushWacker]

... if I bought another trailer
would buy simpler , cheaper version of my Mini-Met .
More expensive than challenger and without all the extras
but resale and tow probly better
with less drag cost wrt fuel etc
Could probly be towed by Jimny or anything
and
VDubTeck could fit it out for FREE, for you .... !!!!


https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-caravans-tr ... 0005911909

[Bugger]

Thanks Cornell

The trailer is at a Dealer and sales man is one of our CPF Patrollers sons

I do agree the price is super cheap with the braked axle and re spray with fridge and extras
So looking to be a good deal

Have you got pics whete your tent is pitched

How does the kitchen set up.work

Does the Fridge pull out

I see you do not access the TTT from the tent but have to go out and then up the Ladder



Thanks Bushwacker
I do not need a small trailer as I'll be towing with my Touareg



So I need to convince myself do I need the trailer or not

There are a few Advantages of the trailer over my Syncro as everything I sleep.i need to pack up to drive around

[Wave]

How does the kitchen set up.work

These trailers do not have a dedicated kitchen, so wherever you put your table is your kitchen

Does the Fridge pull out

Some had a slide, most of the older ones didn't, but maybe the previous owner installed a slide (comes out the side door/hatch)
I would guess that there is no slide as its a 90litre fridge, and that side door opening is not high enough to accommodate a 90 litre fridge on a slide, but maybe I'm wrong.

[BushWacker]

4*4 Megaworld at Eden Crossing
have swing-out and slide-out
kitchen units that can be fitted
to trailers, vehicles etc
Sink, shelves, prep-surface, fridge etc
… can maybe buy or copy and DIY.

[CornellMans]

Hey Bugger

My trailer has the Tentco Senior TTT on it. Different from the one you are interested in. But will post pictures if you still want. I have not slides or fancy stuff in my trailer, I set up my kitchen manually.

[CornellMans]

From the description, it sounds like the tent that you get with the trailer is something similar to this: