Feature: Slide-Ons | 41
Slide-ons come in all shapes and sizes, from the compact Wedgetail (above) for serious off-road work to the luxurious, imported Italian Mondo Musica (below).
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lide-on campers fill a market niche often overlooked by prospective recreational vehicle (RV) purchasers. They combine advantages from each of the mainstream RV groups and as such are worth considering wether you’re in the market for your first RV or your next one. In this feature we’ll be taking a broad look at the various model types available, their vehicle requirements pros and cons. Like a motorhome, a slide-on on a light commercial vehicle is easily manoeuvrable and allows a boat or other trailer to be towed. Like a caravan it can be left at a campsite and, as it has no engine, requires no expensive mechanical servicing. And like a fifth-wheeler, a slide-on takes advantage of over-vehicle space – including over the cab – to provide maximum space efficiency with minimal road footprint.