ADVENTURE CAMPING HOLIDAYS IN AFRICA IN AN OFF-ROAD TRAILER
Do you dream of the images you see in the travel magazines and documentaries of African savannahs teeming with wild game, of shimmering deserts and rugged plains? When someone mentions an African safari perhaps you imagine yourself right there in the bushveld exploring. This dream could become a reality with Echo 4×4. All you need is the right type of transport and equipment and you could be traveling and camping through the endless savannahs of Africa enjoying a dream holiday packed with adventure and discovery. With so much of the African bush being untamed the desire to get out and explore is even greater. A good 4×4 vehicle and the right off-road trailer or caravan will keep you safe and comfortable through the toughest back roads of the African bush.
When you walk into an Echo 4×4 Centre you will find all your outdoor needs met. The right advice and the strongest equipment are required to make your trip a success. Avid off-road enthusiasts and experts in the field would advise a trailer manufactured with the hardiest materials, making for a tough body and reliable structure. A longer drawbar is best for increased control and a good spring system for better suspension is advised. The leaf type suspension is recommended as this gives better shock absorption, axle support and overall weight distribution. Always check the weight ratios to ensure you are loading the correct weight for the spring design and also check the installation of the springs for the correct tension. One needs the best advice in so many areas of off-road travel and Echo 4×4 has all this and more under one roof.
As the founding member of the South African Trailer Association, SATA, Echo 4×4 has dealerships all over South Africa, as well as in Namibia and Botswana. With plans to extend this network into the 26-country Southern African Development community and also into Europe, Echo 4×4 is certainly ahead of their field. Willie Grobler is the founder of Echo 4×4 and has been an off-road enthusiast and expert for much of his life. Severe testing in the development of Echo 4×4 products brings us a range that incorporates the newest technology, design, reliable materials and manufacturing methods. All of these elements allow these products a lifetime reliability and excellent resale value. With strict quality control methods and the highest standards of manufacturing along with rigorous testing in extreme weather and off-road conditions, including water and dust proofing, these products are of the highest quality. All the necessary after-sales support can also be found through Echo 4×4’s extensive network of dealers. Every dealer can provide a customer with warranties on servicing, with technical backup as well as upgrade options.
With Echo 4×4 you are sure to find a unique range of campers, trailers and caravans all for use off-road. All of these models have found great success in the off-road community in SA as well as in other countries. Depending on your needs there are a few options to choose from. Let’s start at the 2-person Namib caravan. This rugged camper has a strong structure built to endure the toughest conditions and has excellent all-terrain handling. It is comfortable and is designed with plenty of packing space with a walk in shower as well as an on-board geyser. Boasting a 90-litre fridge in its fully equipped kitchen, the Namib packs a mighty punch in the compact design. With more people in your expedition party, the ‘beast’ or the Kavango would be a trailer to look at. Sleeping 2-4 adults, this top of the range caravan is hardy, very tough and provides a comfortable and surprising 5 star camping experience. Never far from the essentials, the Kavango provides a full shower unit, full kitchen with a 2-plate gas cooker. 4 handy drawers in the kitchen provide much needed packing space and hot water is supplied to the kitchen and shower.
The Echo Trailers 3, 4 and 5 are considerations on a rugged 4×4 adventure. Equipped with a fridge, grocery slider and stainless steel kitchen table, the Echo 5 is a spacious and cleverly planned trailer. A vanity compartment, pot trays and other handy storage facilities such as a gas bottle compartment allows for a convenient way to end off a tough day traveling. It also has aluminum stone protectors and container locks on all its doors. The Echo 3 and 4 trailers provide a comfortable camping experience for as many as 2 adults and 3 children. Being light-weight they are a pleasure to tow, and are designed to be durable and rugged, allowing you access to any terrain. You could also choose from a range of rooftop tents or equipment carrying trailers. The trailers are called Roadsters and come in an off-road and on-road range. The roof-top tents produced by Echo 4×4 are the only heavy-duty camping tents on the market with a single shift pitching system that is self supported. Proven to be 100% waterproof with welded seams and manufactured from the strongest UV-varnished PVC canvas, these tents have been tested in extreme conditions. There is no doubt that at Echo 4×4 you will find all the equipment necessary to follow your hearts desire to experience the African wilderness.
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