Following are extracts from professional reviews made of our product series...
Trailblazer Westland RD95SL PRICE WHEN TESTED: $59,990 (plus ORC) People with dual-cab utes have been left out of the fifth-wheel equation, but Melbourne-based Trailblazers RV has come to the rescue. The Westland RD95SL is ideally suited to these smaller vehicles, courtesy of its unique coupling leg and light weight. Westland bodies are imported from Canada and mated to a locally produced chassis. All appliances are also Australian-sourced. Inside, the kitchen is rather small, but it packs a lot in and works surprisingly well. Storage space is limited, with three overhead cupboards and three below, with one drawer. The dinette is mounted in the ‘slide-out’ and must be 'slid-out’ before you enter the vehicle. It's cosy for four but generous for two. The table drops down to make an extra bed. Three steps lead up to the double bed and there's a wardrobe to the left of these. The bathroom is compact but well equipped, and is mounted between the bedroom and the dinette. Extract from: |
"...Leisurefest 2002 provided an excellent, varied showcase for both buyers and wannabees, with a new name popping up in the growing slide-on sector. ...Trailblazer's RV first came to notice with the Ultralite fifth wheeler that was specifically built for the burgeoning ute culture that seems to be taking a large slice of the recreational and trade market high ground. The Utralite combined caravan and fifth-wheel practice, neatly providing a solution for V6s such as Falcon and Holden as well as the myriad 1 tonne flatbeds that are out there. At Leisurefest, Trailblazers presented its new Westland slide-on camper that features accommodation for two to four people and has a very low weight of 540kg. The unit on display has been specifically designed for the recently released Ford F Series and the special import GM 1500s and Dodge Rams. There are also Westland slide-on campers for the Rodeo, Courier, Triton and Navara extended cab utes. Although light, the Trailblazers Westland is of sturdy build and its interior is surprisingly spacious due to a well thought out design. The Westland features, in the corner at the offside rear, a flush toilet with holding tank underneath, while directly opposite there’s a sofa bed with a table and a cabinet above. (They have) been very creative in getting the most out of the limitations that a slide-on design imposes. For example, the Domestic three-way fridge is located at shoulder height, making it easily accessible as well as utilising space within the well executed cabinetry. Beneath the fridge there's a small but nonetheless useful bench and directly opposite there's a grill oven; above this is a 12 volt rangehood with fan and light. The sink is diminutive but deep, a sensible compromise allowing a more than reasonable working space for food preparation. The sleeping quarters are located within the forepeak and are surprisingly airy with good headroom; access to the sleeping area is via a step and the entry is very easy. There is a lot of closet space with doors on cabinets and wardrobes all fitted with solid timber doors. A good looking unit, the Trailblazers Westland presents well and attracted a great deal of attention from Leisurefest-goers. It delivers a lot of luxury and function for $32,500." Extract from: |
"THE SLIDE-ONS Owned and operated by many self-employed people, the one-tonne ute or traytop also provides the perfect escape for time-tethered small business people when used as host for a slide-on. Easily stored on either manual or electro-hydraulic operated legs, it's just a matter of backing underneath, securing the unit and hitting the road. It doesn't require much skill to get the best from a slide-on. A good idea for the busy owner is to keep the unit fully stocked with water, clean linen and provisions, then it's just a matter of loading the unit and going. Today there's a wide choice out there, ranging from low priced barebones units… to ritzy accommodation designed for the new Ford F250 and the imported GM and Dodge ranges. In making the decision as to what suits, apart from budgetary considerations, the same criteria can be applied as when choosing a small one-tonne mounted motorhome. A newcomer to the slide-on lists is Melbourne based TrailblazersRV with its Westland Ultralite that's available for units up to the size of the big American pick-ups. The slide-on offers a quick-change recreational option for the busy working person at a reasonable price with the minimum of effort and reasonably low maintenance, but again, consideration must be taken in selecting the specification to get the beat selection... FIFTH WHEELERS Fifth wheelers aren't for everyone, yet the concept offers as much flexibility as a caravan; except the hitch and unhitch process is different. Once on site, the tow vehicle becomes independent. The fifth wheeler offers a lot of space that, in comparison o a caravan, can be distributed in different ways and compares well with that of a motorhome. The one governing factor is that the sleeping quarters in a fifth wheeler are usually over the "goose-neck"... TrailblazersRV... features a fifth wheeler that has been designed for one-tonne V6 tow vehicles." Extract from: |
