Nomad Campers near Preston
Posted: September 10th, 2023, 9:00 pm
I arranged to go to Nomad campers near Preston today. Mark made me very welcome and even put a sign on the lane outside so I could find them.
https://www.nomadcamper.co.uk/
There were 2 campers for me too see. One ex demonstrater only a year old and in pristine condition and one brand new just completed that was on the back of Mark's truck. I had a good look over both and Mark patiently answered all the list of questions I had compiled.
They are beautifully made. Strong but light and elegant in appearance.
Coming in at around 300kg, so plenty of weight allowance for loading. The low profile with the pop top and light weight aids in fuel economy, handling and no need to uprate suspension.
A novel system draws the pop top's side vinyl material in so when the roof is lowered nothing can get trapped. The roof itself is hard top. The lower level outerskin is multi-layered for insulation, but tough with minimum seams. A neat quilted insulation can be added to the inside of the pop top.
Ingeniously designed so you have storage at low level down the sides and a large storage area in front under the seating. Big enough for a port potti in the centre locker and large storage areas either side for more.
A lot of thought has gone into choosing the density of the bedding and seating foam for comfort and support. The royal blue upolstery was very nice. The upper bed was a generous double which can be pulled out to king size. The lower level seating area can be used as a single bed or turned into another double. The height between the two meant I could stand on the lower seat with cushion removed and sit on the top bed and swing my feet up without any effort. I am 5'8".
The lift off camp kitchen is very useful as you can take it outside to cook on if you wish or under an awning. The campers I saw had awning rails above the door and a neat fixing system on the sides to fix things such as shower cubicles etc outside. Inside are elasticated storage nets in a frame for storing those small items you need to hand.
There are no plumbing, electrics or gas installed. That is reflected in the very competative pricing. You can choose your own systems to add. Mark uses a Jackery powerbank himself off grid to which a solar panel can be added for electric. If you are on a site with electric hook ups you can buy a hook up lead now with 3 pin plug points and breaker. Lighting, either battery, wired or chargeable can be added at your own choice. Anyone who has camped, knows there are multiple systems for providing this and running LED lighting now powered by the lightweight Jackery or a mains lead lead should provide for most folks useage.
You can buy battery powered water pumps. Or hand or foot operated whale pumps for a piped water supply if you wish or just go for a water container with tap. Electric ones supplied by the Jackery or mains hook up can be utilised.
Owning a small piece of woodland off grid I have used a lot of these systems, although the Jackery is new to me. Mine arrives Monday off the special deal on Amazon.
Mark did lots of measuring for me to work out heights when mounted on my Isuzu and width compared to the Isuzu width. I also had a practice at raising and lowering the roof under Marks tuition to make sure I could manage it on my own. (I can
)
Sadly I have a particularly short rear bed on the Isuzu Dmax Fury apparently. Neither camper will fit on the Isuzu and allow the tailgate to shut. Its the first Fury Mark has measured up. Mark could have done me a custom smaller camper, but I decided against it as it would be a bit cramped. I will make a cover for the tailgate so it doesnt get stone chipped and leave it down or remove it which is a common practice anyway.
We also discovered the Fury has rear lock down points, but none by the cab end. After a bit of looking Mark discoved where some eye bolts could be fastened in without having to drill anymore holes and could source some for me. Fixings are included on the camper itself that lock to the truck bed lock down points.
Campers can be built to order with your own specifications added if you wish.
After much tooing and throwing between the 2 campers I decided the ex demo suited me best. Not only discounted as an ex demo, but I really liked the slightly narrower profile and the darker upolstery on it. We settled on collection in 2 weeks as Mark is at a show and I have comittments next week. Roll on 2 weeks time.
I cannot seem to add any of the photos I took today for now, but there are lots of super photos and videos on the website. One is attached from there.
https://www.nomadcamper.co.uk/
There were 2 campers for me too see. One ex demonstrater only a year old and in pristine condition and one brand new just completed that was on the back of Mark's truck. I had a good look over both and Mark patiently answered all the list of questions I had compiled.
They are beautifully made. Strong but light and elegant in appearance.
Coming in at around 300kg, so plenty of weight allowance for loading. The low profile with the pop top and light weight aids in fuel economy, handling and no need to uprate suspension.
A novel system draws the pop top's side vinyl material in so when the roof is lowered nothing can get trapped. The roof itself is hard top. The lower level outerskin is multi-layered for insulation, but tough with minimum seams. A neat quilted insulation can be added to the inside of the pop top.
Ingeniously designed so you have storage at low level down the sides and a large storage area in front under the seating. Big enough for a port potti in the centre locker and large storage areas either side for more.
A lot of thought has gone into choosing the density of the bedding and seating foam for comfort and support. The royal blue upolstery was very nice. The upper bed was a generous double which can be pulled out to king size. The lower level seating area can be used as a single bed or turned into another double. The height between the two meant I could stand on the lower seat with cushion removed and sit on the top bed and swing my feet up without any effort. I am 5'8".
The lift off camp kitchen is very useful as you can take it outside to cook on if you wish or under an awning. The campers I saw had awning rails above the door and a neat fixing system on the sides to fix things such as shower cubicles etc outside. Inside are elasticated storage nets in a frame for storing those small items you need to hand.
There are no plumbing, electrics or gas installed. That is reflected in the very competative pricing. You can choose your own systems to add. Mark uses a Jackery powerbank himself off grid to which a solar panel can be added for electric. If you are on a site with electric hook ups you can buy a hook up lead now with 3 pin plug points and breaker. Lighting, either battery, wired or chargeable can be added at your own choice. Anyone who has camped, knows there are multiple systems for providing this and running LED lighting now powered by the lightweight Jackery or a mains lead lead should provide for most folks useage.
You can buy battery powered water pumps. Or hand or foot operated whale pumps for a piped water supply if you wish or just go for a water container with tap. Electric ones supplied by the Jackery or mains hook up can be utilised.
Owning a small piece of woodland off grid I have used a lot of these systems, although the Jackery is new to me. Mine arrives Monday off the special deal on Amazon.
Mark did lots of measuring for me to work out heights when mounted on my Isuzu and width compared to the Isuzu width. I also had a practice at raising and lowering the roof under Marks tuition to make sure I could manage it on my own. (I can
)Sadly I have a particularly short rear bed on the Isuzu Dmax Fury apparently. Neither camper will fit on the Isuzu and allow the tailgate to shut. Its the first Fury Mark has measured up. Mark could have done me a custom smaller camper, but I decided against it as it would be a bit cramped. I will make a cover for the tailgate so it doesnt get stone chipped and leave it down or remove it which is a common practice anyway.
We also discovered the Fury has rear lock down points, but none by the cab end. After a bit of looking Mark discoved where some eye bolts could be fastened in without having to drill anymore holes and could source some for me. Fixings are included on the camper itself that lock to the truck bed lock down points.
Campers can be built to order with your own specifications added if you wish.
After much tooing and throwing between the 2 campers I decided the ex demo suited me best. Not only discounted as an ex demo, but I really liked the slightly narrower profile and the darker upolstery on it. We settled on collection in 2 weeks as Mark is at a show and I have comittments next week. Roll on 2 weeks time.
I cannot seem to add any of the photos I took today for now, but there are lots of super photos and videos on the website. One is attached from there.
