Ever use a Conqueror Camper?

[Russ Clagett]

I was looking through the sponsors sites, and saw Conqueror Campers. Wow! This seems like the perfect, perfect thing for those of us who like to get way back, then walk out.

Have any of you ever used one, and what can you tell me about them?

They sure do seem awesome. Thanks.

[Tim Fishell]

I know Terry Green has one and loves his.  Do a search on here and I am sure you will find a few threads about them.

[JockC]

There's a great discussion of this type of rig in the current TBM.

[OkKeith]

I have a buddy who has a Jumping Jack trailer. I have never stayed in it but have played with it in the driveway. It's light and has lots of storage. It is pretty neat, sets up really fast.

I think he got his at Sportsman's Warehouse.

 http://www.jumpingjacktrailers.com/

OkKeith

[JC]

Russ, I've used Terry's and if I could afford one, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Awesome piece of gear...well built, well thought out great design. You can tell the guys that built it used one a LOT and worked out all the kinks before bringing it to the market.

[Terry Green]

He was offering a super deal to Trad Gangers a while back......Yes, they are the bomb!

[JockC]

Terry, could you expand a little on why you like them so much?

[Russ Clagett]

Terry, can you help me out with info? I'm looking at the base camp. What can you think of that I will still need once I buy it? Does it pretty much come with everything you needed, or did you still have to add stuff to it?

Is it as rugged as it looks? Any idea how much it weighs?

I have emailed then but not heard back yet.

Thanks

[Terry Green]

Don't email....call him....

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Here's the list of goodies right off the site...

   
The Conqueror Base Camp is the ultimate off road camping trailer. Imported exclusively in the U.S. by Jurassic Cars, Inc of Atlanta, Ga. We have large inventory ready for immediate delivery at reasonable prices. Whether over mountain trails or desert sands, rock or swamps, it will follow your 4 x 4 anywhere. The Conqueror Base Camp was designed for the South African Army for durable off road use.
Here are the features of the Conqueror Base Camp:
 
 
 
Body

Exterior dimensions : 12 ft long, 6 ft wide, 6 ft high.
Standard trailer box with lid and nose cone
 
Frame

Heavy duty welded steel
 
Suspension

7 Blade Leaf springs, Heavy duty Shock Absorbers.
 
Axle

Solid beam axles with drum brakes.
 
Braking System

Trailco Sigma auto reverse coupler with surge brakes.
 
Coupling

Sigma hydraulic overrun coupling with hand brake for parking. A standard 2" square receiver for the towing vehicle.
 
Access

Lid tilts up for access to main compartment. Three lockable doors (2 side and 1 rear) fitted with heavy-duty hinges.
 
Paint

All joints sealed with automotive body sealant. Acrylic stone chip primer. 4 coats of white Acryline automotive paint finish.
 
Roof Rack and Ladder

Opens to 8 x 8 ft. Closes to 4 x 8 ft x 10 inches for closed tent, storage in between, with loading rack on the top. Heavy-duty steel ladder to access tent.  
 
Roof Rack Tent

Heavy-duty canvas tent with 4 side openings with dual zippers, windows and bug screens on 4 sides. 8 x 8 x 6.5 foot high.
 
Side Tent

Add-a-room side tent fitted underneath open roof rack, approximately 6 x 8 foot floor area. Heavy-duty canvas.
 
Foam Insulated Saddle boxes

Ridgidized aluminum cases with neoprene seals for water and dust resistance. One is fitted for Minibar, the second fitted with Power Pack.
 
Storage Includes four dry storage bins.
 
Minibar

Setup in Saddle Box with compartments for 8 bottles.
 
Kitchen Unit

Two ridgidized aluminum cases with neoprene seals for water and dust resistance fitted on end of trailer. Two fold out aluminum kitchen tables connecting open cases to form kitchen table of 1.5 ft x 8 ft.
 
Cutlery & crockery

Service for 6 includes melamine platters, bowls, mugs and kitchen utensils; glasses, full set of cutlery and steak knives. Individual compartments for all items in kitchen unit.
 
Cooking pots

Set of 3 nested heavy-duty stainless steel cooking pots.
 
Refrigerator Mounting

Sliding rail system for refrigerator cooler mounted inside on the floor of the trailer and accessible through the rear tailgate.
 
Propane Stove

Two burner propane stove.  
 
Power Pack

Industrial Intelligent Power Pack installed in saddle box. 20 amps, 13.8 volts. 5 circuit breakers and GFI. 110 volts AC adaptor coverts 110 volts to 12 volts to power fridge, lights, outlets or charge the battery. Meter shows the battery storage level. A heavy duty, 65 foot, extension cord to connect trailer to a 110 volt outlet or to a portable generator.
 
Battery Charging System

Connects towing vehicle to trailer and Power Pack. Uses standard 7-way blade RV connector. Functions are: turn signals, brake lights, running lights, and positive and negative power. Also used to charge battery from the towing vehicle.
 
Lighting Package

Two Hella halogen spotlights; 1 mounted on front and 1 on rear of roof rack. 2 fluorescent lamps; 1 mounted inside the trailer, the other has 10 foot cord. 3 Hella Plugs; 1 on front and 1 on rear of trailer lid, 1 inside trailer.
 
Water Tanks

Two 20 gallon Polyethylene tanks for water mounted underneath trailer with risers and bottom mounted taps.
 
Shower Hose & Water Pump

15 foot hose with water pump to insert in water tank, and quick disconnect fitting on other end for shower head or spray nozzle.
 
Propane Tank Holders

Two holders for mounting 10 Lb Propane Tanks to side of Trailer
 
Jerry Cans

Two 20 liter metal Jerry cans for water or gas. Military green  
 
Jerry Can Holders

Two holders for mounting Jerry Cans on side of trailer.
 
Utility Table

Metal, 2.5 x 6 feet, and mounting for under roof rack  
 
Battery

RV battery, 107 amp hr, mounted inside battery box in nose cone of trailer  
 
Nose Wheel
Anti tilt leg and removable Jockey wheel, struts to assist in opening and closing lid. Wheel arch rubbers.

[Terry Green]

BTW, nothing against that Jumping Jack trailer, but it looks like a tinker toy compared to the Conqueror.

[JC]

I'm sure Terry will fill you in further, but having spent some time in his "tent-mahall", here's my take.

1) Quality built: you can tell the unit was built for South African military. Every hinge, every latch, gas strut, everything I could see is very high quality. The welds on metal are clean and precise, everything fits tight and meets correctly, no squeaks or rattles, the drawers/doors move very smoothly. Top rack and axles etc. built to carry much more weight than the camper itself...you can haul a lot of gear in addtion to the camper itself. Materials are top notch all the way around.

2) Design: somebody spent a lot of time in the middle of no where designing this. Ever had something that you said "If I had designed this/after using this, I would change...."? Well, I doubt you'll say this with the Conqueror. Everything has a secure place, multifunction format, plenty of storage, efficient use of space etc.

I'm picky as all get out about anything I buy. If it don't work, it don't stay. I like to buy the best, once I find it, if I can afford it. Right now, I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat if I had the price of admission.

Russ, if I was outiffiting for serious use, I'd add my hunting stuff, a good first aid kit, personal (clothes etc.) and sleeping gear (mattress/bags), a propane Coleman cookstove and lantern (to use with propane bottles), a propane hot shower setup, charcoal, a grill basket, a few coolers here and there, maybe a solar battery charger and extra battery....you could live comfortably in relative luxury for quite some time, imho.

[JC]

Whooops, he beat me to it...  :D

[Russ Clagett]

JC, thanks brother, that's exactly what I needed. I would have called them up, but that's kinda hard to do from FOB Anaconda, Iraq. It would have cost a fortune.

It sounds like exactly what I'm looking for, and I appreciate your help. The extra gear list is most helpful too.

Sounds like I might have to make a road trip to Georgia and bring one back to Texas with me.

Thanks guys.

[JC]

You get back safe from Anaconda. If you come through GA to pick one up, holler so we can go stumpin or at least let Miss Kim cook ya something you wouldn't find in chow line  

[Chris Surtees]

I have been thinking about looking into getting one of these myself. Looks like I could save quite a bit of change by buying one of these instead of an RV. Plus I may not have to buy a new truck to haul it!

What does this sleep?

[Terry Green]

AH.....I hear ya Russ.

I think JC covered it for ya...I've been slap covered up myself...seems the norm.

I'll see what I can do...I'll give him a shout.

[JC]

Chris, you can sleep two men and gear in the top tent, two more and gear in the bottom vistibule. If you are wife and kids it would be even more roomy.