TRAX. Making. Tested. Jawa delivers a comfortable compact tourer that s light and easy on and off the tracks. In brief caravanworld.com.

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1 Making TRAX Jawa delivers a comfortable compact tourer that s light and easy on and off the tracks. In brief... Pop-top hybrid 1650kg Tare Bedroom extension PICS ALISON KUITER 170 caravanworld.com.au The caravan you want is now easier to find tradervs.com.au 171

2 WORDS JOHN WILLIS Measuring up Light but strong Ease of use Sensible options Cons No shrouding for the water lines (Jawa has taken the hint and will fix it!) There s something about recent RV manufacturing that, to me, is all about world-leading innovation. It s very refreshing to see raw ingenuity come to life from the fledgling ideas and experiences of smart Aussie campers simply going about their business, camping. As popularity leans more towards hybrids, so too have Queensland s Jawa Camper Trailers, with its Trax-12 and larger Trax-15 models leading the charge. Take the time to have a second and maybe a third look at the Trax-12 that we recently took for a test on the Sunshine Coast; you re in for a pleasant surprise. I m all about easy, especially when I m camping. However, I do appreciate some level of comfort especially on a long road or an extended holiday in an ideal location. The Trax- 12 supplies all of this with an exceptionally easy three-minute setup for a comfortable overnighter, or maybe a couple of minutes more to wind out the awning. It has a relatively light weight of 1690kg Tare, a solid aluminium body with pop-up fibreglass roof, a solid offroad capable van with independent trailing arm suspension, 200L of water and plenty of power. There's also plenty of cooking space, refrigeration and personal facilities, a few creature comforts and even an extendable bed unit that creates immense volume for a fully enclosed queen-sized bed. The Jawa Trax-12 is a tough little home away from home that is ready to go the hard yards on a challenging track, but also provides easy and appealing accommodation for satisfying nights in a remote location. It is built on a tough box section chassis most evident from the large 150x50x4mm A-frame drawbar out front with a 360-degree offroad heavy-duty Ark ball hitch (rated 3.5T), and heavy-duty independent coil suspension with double shock absorbers either side. The Trax-12 has an ATM of 2290kg with 136kg ball weight unloaded. Its overall dimensions are only 5.5x2m wide so it is quite easy to tow. The overall height on the road is 2.2m so it will cop a little bit of wind over the top of most towing vehicles, however, the front of the van is quite aerodynamically designed to reduce drag. The Trax-12 is quite a nice looking unit with its white aluminium composite body and black window frames, drawbar and checkerplate protective panels as offsets. Out in front is a replaceable mesh stoneguard with checkerplate wings and behind it is a pair of tool/firewood boxes made of the same alloy that will resist wear in this highly abrasive area. There are also twin gas bottle and twin jerry can holders before you get to a large doorway in the front of the main camper body. One has access to the fridge compartment on the kerb side where there s room for a 110L Evakool fridge ($1899). The other houses the electrical control box complete with volt and amp meter, 240V and 12V circuit breakers and switch gear, 12V outlets plus independent 12V circuit fuses. There are two 100Ah AGM batteries as standard charged via the Anderson plug to the towing vehicle or via the 200W portable solar Clockwise from main: There s plenty of protective checkerplate here; the optional 110L Evakool fridge slides out neatly; the replaceable mesh stoneguard with checkerplate wings protects the tool and firewood boxes; we can see ourselves cooking up a storm with slide-out kitchen. panels, and a 30A battery charger is included (or upgrade to a Projecta 2510). Underneath the trailer the galvanised drawbar extends well down the chassis around the forward spring hangers, and all of the welding appears to be well executed. There s more alloy checkerplate in the underside floor up the front leading down to impact protected Zincanneal beyond. It rides on 265/75 R16 mud terrain tyres with attractive 6in stud alloy rims with 12in electric brakes. There are two 100L stainless steel water tanks giving plenty of life s blood. They are well shrouded with checkerplate covers but I did feel the plumbing should be neatened just a little as I wouldn t want to see a stray stump dragging out the flexible hoses. Other trailer features include a handbrake, a tough Ark jockey wheel, wind-down stabilisers on 172 caravanworld.com.au The caravan you want is now easier to find tradervs.com.au 173

3 Clockwise from main: Interior features galore; pump up the music via a Bluetooth stereo; great cupboard space for belongings; plenty of headroom around the queen-sized bed once the pop-top is up. Jawa White Series Trax-12 Weights and measures Overall length 5.5m External body length 3.7m External body width 2.05m Travel height 2.2m Internal height 2.05m Tare 1650kg ATM 2290kg Payload 600kg (calculated) Ball weight 136kg External Frame Steel Cladding Composite aluminium panel with fibreglass roof Chassis Welded box section with 150x50x4mm galvanised drawbar Suspension Independent trailing arm suspension with twin shockers and coil springs Coupling Ark heavy-duty offroad 3500kg Brakes 12in electric Wheels 16in alloy mags riding on 265/75 R16in all terrain Water 2x100L stainless steel with shrouds and filter Battery 2x100Ah AGM deep cycle Solar 200W Air-conditioner No Gas 2x9kg holders Sway control No The whole extenda process could be done in about 30 seconds each corner and engineered recovery points to the rear. Out in back is a swing-down tailgate with single spare tyre wheel and tyre and this is beautifully balanced with gas struts to make life easy. You need to drop the tailgate in order to assemble the extenda. LIGHTNING-FAST SETUP We took more time choosing our campsite than we did assembling the Trax-12 including the awning! The basics are: wind down the stabilisers to level (an electric drill and socket makes short work of that), drop the tailgate, lift the hinged rear wall panel and folding sides, pull out the bed base complete with the folding rear panel and clip it all in position. The whole extenda process could be done in about 30 seconds. Next we open the door, pull out the step and hop inside to lift the fibreglass roof with its easy spring-loaded mechanism. That s all you need for a quick overnighter. Full assembly is just as easy. Wind out the overhead awning, slide out the kitchen from the rear, plug in the quick connect water and gas fittings, and pull out the fridge slide. Don't forget the music from the Bluetooth stereo, fold out your camp chairs and find your drink holders! You can have a break for lunch on the road just as easily, including enjoying the shade from the 4x2m awning (optional walls). Jawa has standardised the stainless steel kitchen available in all its campers. It slides out easily from behind the doorway that features automotive seals and waterproof compression locks, as do all of the access hatches. The kitchen has a pressurised hot and cold water mixer for the stainless sink fired by a Duoetto hot water system (optional STORAGE TRAYS BATTERIES SLIDEOUT FRIDGE VANITY TABLE FLOORPLAN EXT TRAY AWNING QUEEN BED EXT Internal Cooking Four-burner gas with wind deflectors Fridge 110L Evakool Microwave No Bathroom External Washing machine No Hot water Duoetto hot water system Options fitted 200W solar array; Dueotto hot water; 110L Evakool fridge Price as shown From $38,496 with many optional extras More information To inquire about this caravan, please visit or phone (07) caravanworld.com.au The caravan you want is now easier to find tradervs.com.au 175

4 Tested Ratings Value for money White Series Trax-12 hits [its] target with a bullseye and best of all, it comes at a reasonable cost with a long list of sensible equipment and options Towability The Trax-12 s overall dimensions are only 5.5x2m wide so it is quite easy to tow Liveability There is plenty of head room even above the extension, and heaps of light and ventilation options Suitability for intended touring We took more time choosing our campsite than we did assembling the Trax-12 including the awning Layout The Jawa... provides easy and appealing accommodation for satisfying nights in a remote location Quality of finish Out in back is a swing-down tailgate with single spare tyre wheel and tyre and this is beautifully balanced with gas struts making life easy Build quality My interest was straight onto how well the big bed sat within its extenda and I was pleasantly surprised Creature comforts Jawa offers a huge array of options and accessories to provide you with your ideal package Innovation Immediately ahead... the table drop[s] down to form the base for a small bunk. Overhead is a foldaway bunk making the van suitable to a family with up to two small children X-Factor This Jawa is really making Trax the best mate on your next journey 176 caravanworld.com.au Above: Dinette for two and a single bed for the occasional interloper. extra), which heats the kitchen and outside shower. Jawa supplies portable gas hot water as a bonus. There s a four-burner gas stove with windshield plus three utensil drawers, a pull-out bench extension and adjustable stabilising legs. There s even a 240V outlet plus 12V outlets next to the kitchen in case you have an electric kettle or frypan. Slightly forward is another compartment that can be used for bowls, plates or pantry. Up in front is the large pressurised compartment for the fridge slide that is large enough to take a 110L Evakool or similar, plus a full-width enclosed pole carrier storage compartment above. We enter the hybrid through a large and secure side door with separate security screens. I had to duck my head a little on the way in, and those taller than me (6ft or more) will notice this. My interest was straight onto how well the big bed sat within its extenda and I was pleasantly surprised. I like a big comfortable bed and this is a ripper. The mattress is two pieces to accommodate the slide out section and it is an inner spring that measures a large queen of 1520x2040mm. There is plenty of headroom even above the extension, and heaps of light and ventilation options so you won t feel at all claustrophobic. The soft section of the pop-top has zippered WHO IS AURA? Aura Caravans, will at all times strive to manufacture a range of products to suit the diversity of the ever evolving market place. We will do this in accordance with all regulatory bodies and achieve a result that will be well accepted and respected amongst our peers, our dealers and our customers. OUR DEALERS Cameron Caravans Kratzmann Caravans RC Cravans

5 V GEN BOX FRONT LOADER WASH MACH V Tested * FREE FREE FREE ORDER THIS MONTH * FULL HEIGHT CHECKER PLATE FRONT REVERSING LIGHT, * BLUETOOTH RADIO A * WIFI, * TRAIL-A-MATE ONLY AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM OUR FACTORY - 28 PRODUCTION DRIVE, CAMPBELLFIELD PHONE (03) * IRONBARK $74,000 * IRONBARK $78,500 * BLUEGUM $75,500 * IRONBARK $82,600 * BLUEGUM $79,300 * 20-6 BLUEGUM $82,600 G+S CONTROL RIDER OFF ROAD SUSPENSION OR BUSHMASTER ROLLING THUNDER SUSPENSION AVAILABLE ON ALL BUSHMASTER CARAVANS ALL THIS IS INCLUDED - 6 INCH GALV CHASSIS AND 6 DRAWBAR, 265 X 75 X 16 TOUGH TYRES, OFF-ROAD COUPLING, TOOLBOX WITH HIDE AWAY GAS BOTTLES AND JERRY CAN STORAGE, GENERATOR STORAGE BOX, BIG TUNNEL BOOT, DOONA AND PILLOW CASES, GAS B.B.Q POINT, 40 AMP BATTERY CHARGER, BREAK AWAY, ALKO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, 4 X WHEEL 12 INCH OFF ROAD BRAKES, TWIN L.E.D AWNING LIGHTS, UNIUE WATER TANK FILLING SYSTEM, 3 X 95 LITRE FRESH WATER TANKS PLUS GREY WATER TANK, 4 DRAWER IN VANITY YOUR CHOICE OF WINDOWS, IBIS REVERSE CYCLE AIR CONDITIONER, 2 X 130 WATT SOLAR PANELS WITH PROSTAR REGULATOR AND BATTERY MONITOR, 2 DOOR WAECO COMPRESSOR FRIGE, 4 X 110 AMP DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES, WATER FILTER AND MIXER TAPS, BACK SUPPORT MATTRESS, FULL OVEN AND GRILL, GAS SPACE HEATER, CERAMIC TOILET, 12 POWER POINTS, 5 STAR LED AND STRIP LIGHT PACKAGE, REVERSING CAMERA, EXTRA SIDE INDICATORS, 4 SETS OF BIG BOLD STOP & TAIL LIGHTS, 10 OUTSIDE COLOURS, ELECTRIC 12 VOLT AWNING, PICNIC TABLE, L.E.D BOOSTED TV ANTENNA, ALUMINIUM PULL OUT STEP, CAFE OR L SHAPED DINETTE, REAL LEATHER UPHOLSTERY S AND POCKETS, 4 INSIDE 12 VOLT POWER OUTLETS, 2 LARGE WIND UP SKY LIGHTS, TOUCH SCREEN DVD, RADIO, CD PLAYER WITH USB PORT, 24 L.E.D TV, WHIRLPOOL COOK N CRISP MICROWAVE OVEN, FULL HEIGHT, CHOICE OF LAYOUTS WITH CHOICE OF WINDOWS, 4KG FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE,, STANDARD G+S CONTROL RIDER INDEPENDENT OFF ROAD SUSPENSION FRONT, WORK LIGHT, GREY WATER. 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND MUCH MORE. ON DISPLAY NOW IRONBARK ON DISPLAY NOW windows with fine mesh flyscreens all around, and the fibreglass roof provides added insulation and drop lighting options. There are high quality windows either side of the bed, and at the head as well, all with sliding awnings and flyscreens. It would be a lovely place to awaken looking out over a trickling stream or majestic view. Under the bed is a compartment for a porta potti that can be kept inside. I d take it outside to the 16oz canvas toilet/shower tent that comes with a portable gas hot water unit as part of its White Series Show Special kit. It also contains solar panels, a padded vinyl stoneguard for the front and battery charger. Back inside there is a multi-use cabinet immediately to your left as you enter with a black stone laminate benchtop that is common to all of the flat surfaces. It s probably best described as a pantry but also has room for pots, pans and utensils, and is backed up by three more utility cabinets above the workspace. To your right is a proper wardrobe complete with some full length hanging space and shelving. Immediately ahead is the small convertible two-person dinette with the table dropping down to form the base for a small bunk. Overhead is a foldaway bunk making the van suitable to a family with up to two small children. If you have toddlers I reckon I d be putting a little bit of webbing around the top bunk as a further restraint but overall the design works really well. The Jawa Trax-12 has a good array of LED lighting both inside and out including Clockwise from main: The full setup, including extenda queen bed, pop-top and kitchen takes very little time to complete once you choose a campsite; heavy-duty coil suspension with double shock absorbers each side allow the Trax-12 to handle the rough stuff. LARGE TUNNEL BOOT D.T LED TV/DVD GAS SPACE HEATER QUEEN BED OFF ROAD STEP 2 DOOR FRIDGE 18 FT 10 TRI FOLD TABLE BUSHMASTER BLUE GUM 17ʼ10 FULL HEIGHT FULL CHECKAPLATE CLADDING TOILET DRAWER 12V HATCH SHOWER BLUEGUM OFFROAD - FULL ENSUITE - ISLAND BED RAISED FRONT LOADER W/M ALUMINIUM OR MERANTI FRAME FRONT BOOT DOOR TUNNEL BOOT LED TV/DVD 17 FT TV STEP 10 POINT 20 6 BLUEGUM - HUGE KITCHEN DOOR ON DISPLAY NOW QUEEN BED SKY LIGHT D.T HWS TRI FOLD TABLE FOOT STOOL GAS SPACE HEATER 20-6 BLUEGUM FREE GREY WATER TANK FULL HEIGHT FOOT STOOL SKY LIGHT RC AIRCON SINK OVEN 2 DOOR FRIDGE 12V HATCH CERAMIC TOILET SOLID DOOR DRAWER SHOWER 12V HATCH AUST S TOUGHEST OFF ROAD CARAVAN GENERATOR BOX 178 caravanworld.com.au CUSTOM BUILDING AVAILABLE 16-6 & IRONBARK WITH FULL ENSUITE

6 yearbook Above: With a body length of 5.5m, the is a pretty nimble unit to tow. individual reading lights to the queen bed. There is another 240V outlet at the benchtop and multiple 12V and USB sockets plus a CD/MP3/USB/radio sound system that I believe has now been upgraded to Bluetooth. Jawa offers a huge array of options and accessories to provide you with your ideal package, including an internal bathroom with Thetford cassette toilet and shower ($2000) that replaces the dinette and bunk beds and includes a small sofa bench opposite the wardrobe with swing-around table. THE BOTTOM LINE I have to admit the more I see in this midrange hybrid market, the more I like. I enjoy the freedom of travelling a little lightweight and with some considerable offroad ability. Plus I demand immediate, easy creature comforts or I lose interest quickly. The Jawa White Series Trax-12 hits this target with a bullseye and, best of all, it comes at a reasonable cost with a long list of sensible equipment and options. This Jawa is really making Trax the best mate on your next journey. $14.95 (inc GST) COLLECTOR S EDITION yearbook,!7hb3c0-cbbjjf!:k;o ROAD TRIPS! CARA Bucket-list 2333 e page TOURIST PARK GUIDE TOP 6 TOW VEHICLES of the year PS! CARAVAN JOURNEYS +TOURIST PARK 6ON SALE now! guide 2018! Now AVAILABLE FROM NEWSAGENTS AND SUPERMARKETS!