Tony, Clare and their two kids are avid campers, who get the most out of their Patriot unit. They've been off-roading for years, so they know what they want.

CAMPER TRAILER OWNERS REVIEW

Names

Tony and Clare

Age Group

45 - 54

Type camper trailer or slide-on

Camper trailer

Make

Patriot

Model

X1 Family Pack

Year manufactured

2015

Country manufactured

Australia

Purchased - new or used

New

Style

Roof-top tent on trailer with built-in kitchen and storage

Camper opening

Rear-fold

 X

Side-fold

Forward fold

Optional extras fitted

Airbag suspension, extra gas bottle holder, chainsaw shelf, stereo, single awning wall, Evakool 60 L fridge/freezer, awning mats, swing away spare wheel carrier

Price as purchased

TBA                                                                      

Beds size and mattress comfort

King size mattress is quite hard but we’re used to it now!

How many people does the camper sleep

4-5 with family room attached

Kitchen type - slide-out, indoor, outdoor.

Outdoor kitchen on passenger side of camper accessible by drop down door which becomes the bench.  Brilliant.

Cooker type - fuel, number of burners etc.

Lido Junior 2 burner with grille, gas

Fridge – brand, size, style, freezer

TBA

What do you like about the kitchen setup

Permanent storage, ease of use, accessibility for roadside stops

What do you dislike about the kitchen setup

The tap is offset in the kitchen sink.

Water tank capacity

70 L

Camper set-up time - with awning

10 minutes

Camper set-up time – no awning

2-5 minutes

Are the camper’s storage areas adequate

Yes

Deciding factors for choosing this brand

Build quality, off-road ability, no canvas on ground when not using family room, absolute ease of use, fast setup/pack down for touring. Ability to carry bikes economically, room for everything, relative lightweight, awning.

Which best describes your style of camping

Set-up camp for a day or two, then move on to another venue

How often do you use your camper

At least once every 6 weeks

Axle weight when fully loaded

TBA

Tow-ball weight when fully loaded

TBA

Warranty period offered by manufacturer

TBA

Have you had any camper warranty issues

Swing away spare wheel carrier is being replaced under warranty, frame is twisting, later designs have rectified this issue.

After sales service rating

above expectations

Would you buy this same brand of camper again - yes / no

Yes

Reasons why you would or would not buy again

Build quality, great people to deal with, fantastic design.

If you were to upgrade your current camping set-up, what would you choose

Very happy with current camper setup.  Looking forward to upgrading our tow vehicle to a diesel Prado for greater fuel economy.

About your tow vehicle

Make

Toyota

Model  

Prado

Year

2005

Engine size

4000 cc

Fuel type

Petrol

Towing capacity

2500 kg

Additional comments here please:

We have been so impressed with the Patriot family since the first time we approached them asking for information.  Their attention to detail is reflected in the final product which, in our opinion, is world class.

The usability of the camper would suit anybody who enjoys touring.  It is also versatile enough that if wanting to stay for extended periods in one spot, everything that you would need is on board.

We especially like the fact that the awning is permanently attached, is easy to set up and pack away and does not need guy ropes. 

An on-board gas hot water system is standard fitment.  Hot water on demand for showering or washing up.

We don’t use the slide on family room now as both of our kids are in swags which can be carried conveniently on the camper.