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FORGET those monster caravans and motorhomes, more and more travellers
are turning to a more compact form of RV, according to a NSW company.
Campbelltown-based Bonetti Campers reports overwhelming interest in its
new Italian-built Musica slide-on which it says offers a
versatility unmatched in other types of recreational vehicle.
"I am very confident that substantial sales will be generated," company
boss Stefano Bonetti told Caravanning News. "The positive feedback
we have received is stronger than we have experienced with other
products."
The company described the monocoque Musica, built by Mondo Pickup,
as "an evolving living
module for everyone who loves the freedom of itinerant tourism".
"Many experienced campers don't want to travel anymore with long caravans
and big motorhomes," Mr Bonetti said.
"They are tending to get back to smaller units that allow them an easy
drive, to park in every car park space, enjoy good fuel economy and the
ability to go 4WD driving. Our system offers all these things."
The module detaches from the truck with a few simple steps and rises on
its internal legs, allowing owners to use their vehicle for day to day
transport or touring.
It is fully insulated against heat and cold and superior in strength and
flexibility.
The company said the revolutionary design, complete with bathroom, was
able to offer "the comfort of a grand hotel suite room for a couple" but
had storage compartments and living space suitable for a family of up to
four.
The kitchen has ample drawers and cupboards, a two-burner stove, sink and
a convenient compressor refrigerator with freezer compartment.
The Musica has an anti-vibration system, and hooking and unhooking
to the pick-up is facilitated by a system of four self-centering conical
pins with an electromechanical locking system.
Aluminum legs are activated using the wireless remote control.
The Musica sells for around $75,000, with an extra $5000 for
upgraded suspension and anti-vibration mounts.
