This tough Australian travel trailer hides an impeccable, family-friendly interior
One of the wildest habitable places on our planet is the land below, or Australia, for the rest of us. With that in mind, it makes a lot of sense to find some of the world’s most capable and wild RVs and travel trailers roaming the country. One such machine is Fantasy Caravan’s GT series trailer, an off-road, off-grid ready machine capable of keeping you alive when and where everything else is at your disposal, including Mother Nature.
Folks, the name Fantasy Caravan will certainly sound familiar, especially since I’ve been covering their work extensively over the last few months. Why? Well, mostly because the world they bring to the camper industry deserves your time and attention. But the GT is a little different from what we are used to seeing in this group. If you’ve seen Fantasia’s other works, you know what I’m talking about. If not, the next piece will certainly open your eyes a little.
Now, most of the Fantasy machines we shed light on include two different styles, pop-top campers or lightweight caravans or trailers with fixed walls. The GT belongs to the latter category, but with no inclination to be light; This is all about capacity more than anything else.
The downside of this unit is the fact that the manufacturer makes absolutely no mention of what is in store here. Still, we can always use the image gallery and our know-how to deduce what is in store for us here, and to do so; Let’s start with the exterior of this damn thing.
Photo: Fantasy Caravan
Starting with the base structure we can see, it should be nothing more than good old steel, but it’s not clear if it was galvanized under that layer of paint or if we’re looking at a layer of weatherproof products. What is clear about the chassis is the suspension system.
One of the images in the gallery gives us a preview of this puppy’s chassis and, from the looks of it, a trailing arm suspension is installed with two shock absorbers per axle. Yes, it’s a standalone setup and even includes airbags, so automatic leveling is clearly part of the package here. Oh, and that’s what you’ll find for each wheel.
Climbing into the GT, we come to the bodywork. Right from the start, we can deduce that an aluminum outer skin frames this trailer’s living space, and up front, a large storage compartment packed with systems and space for extras also appears to be composed of alloy. A matte coating and diamond coating are meant to protect this section from any approaching debris. The A-frame can also be suitable for a bike rack or other toys; the rear features a spare tire holder.
Photo: Fantasy Caravan
Before we get inside, I want to point out that the GT’s body is tattered with several hatches that offer more storage space. As Australians really love their outdoor lifestyle, one or two of these hatches could well be hiding an outdoor kitchen and another, quite possibly, an outdoor shower hookup.
Now, the exterior, as cool and capable as it is, it’s the GT’s interior that really made me feel like it might be worth your attention. Why? Well, just take a look at this; It has an all European style design and looks absolutely amazing and clean.
Inside, guests will have access to not one, not two, but three sleeping areas comprised of a large bed at one end of the unit, a modular dining room in the center, and a pair of bunk beds at the opposite end. There’s a bathroom here too and more storage space than my wardrobe at home can offer.
Photo: Fantasy Caravan
But it was the people that I really fell in love with. From the first moment I saw it, I noticed the huge solid surface countertops with integrated LED lighting underneath – perfect for allowing us to develop our master chef skills. There’s plenty of storage below, and the deep country-style sink with tall tap reminds me of home. There is a traditional oven, a large refrigerator and upper cabinets with an integrated microwave too.
This all sounds very good, but there’s just one problem with the GT that I still can’t understand. In my search for a new model, all I could find were 2023 units, and very few RV dealers advertise a GT. Additionally, the manufacturer’s website has been showing the words “floorplan coming soon” for some time, which leads me to believe that the GT may not be available. However, the manufacturer lists a price of $89,000 Australian or around $58,500 American (at current exchange rates).
Or, fingers crossed, Fantasy Caravan is currently working to refine and spice up this unit to standards that can compete with countless other Australian units that look and can perform the same. Time will tell.
