King TREK Trailers Manufacturer Profile...
One of the most outstanding camper trailers on the market, the stylish Trek Trailers' products are deceptive in what they offer in space and utility.
Built in Brisbane's south at Underwood, they are the work of a former Springbok Norm Blizard and his wife Joan, and they reflect a keen effort to make the neatest camper trailers on the market.
The names chosen for their models reflect Norm's heritage. They are the Bwana and the Kudu, the later being the smaller of the two.
The finish is outstanding, dust sealing something that has carefully been taken care of, and the 12oz Bradmill material of the Bwana folds out to provide a space that defies the appearance of the core trailer unit. The main living area is 2.25m by 3.9m, with a hight (4m) ceiling that gives an air of real space.
The attention to detail is seen in many areas. The quality of the flyscreens, for instance, is very good, while the steepness of the roof that gives that high ceiling doubles as an assurance that water wont collect in wet weather and delay your trip drying out a wet section of canvas.
On the drawbar is a nosecone that is a fine example of a well designed folded steel structure. Big enough to contain a 35 litre fridge and other equipment, it is similarly dust sealed and lockable, like the neat lids on the main section of the trailer.
Despite the strength built into the Bwana, with its galvanised and powder coated chassis and body, it's light enough at 400kg to be towed by a 4 cylinder car. Most, however, would be utilising its full off road capabilities, and to this end it has a proper swivel hitch fitted.
After a decade of building these units for the Australian market, the Blizards have really come to grips with understanding the needs of travellers.
They are travellers themselves, although they have a penchant for going back to Africa occasionally and seeing a different kind of scenery.
Another innovation from Trek is the coating of all surfaces that may be likely to cop a sand and stone -blasting on rugged roads, with a surface that will survive under these conditions
So, if you're in the market for a camper trailer that is both practical and stylish, give Joan or Norm a call... You're sure to be impressed.
Ray Bell