A slide-on camper can sit in your ute's factory tub or on a flat ute tray. The pop-top roof, packages and build quality are the same — the difference is what the camper sits on, and what that means for space and cost.
| Tub-mount | Tray-mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Sits on | Your ute's factory tub | A flat ute tray |
| Body shape | Fits between the tub walls and over the wheel arches | Wider and squarer — no wheel arches in the way |
| Outside storage | Limited | External lockers |
| Tray | Not needed | Supplied and fitted locally — not included |
| Removable | Yes — 4 hand-crank jacks | Yes — 4 hand-crank jacks |
| DIY price from | A$11,490 | A$15,990 |
Tub-mount: keep your ute as it is
The camper slides into the factory tub and ties down. Nothing on the ute changes, so it is the simplest and lowest-cost way to a slide-on — and when the camper is off, you have a normal ute again.
Tray-mount: more space and storage
Without wheel arches in the way, a tray-mount camper body is wider and squarer, with lockers on the outside for gear. It suits utes already running a tray, cab-chassis utes such as the LandCruiser 79, and owners who want the most living space.
About the tray
If your ute is still on its factory tub, a tray-mount camper needs a flat ute tray first. The tray is supplied and fitted by a local tray builder, who also completes local compliance — tray length, rear overhang, lights and number plate. Send us the tray dimensions and we confirm the camper fits before you order.
Which to choose
- Keeping the factory tub, daily driving, lowest cost: tub-mount.
- Already on a tray, a cab-chassis ute, or wanting more room and outside storage: tray-mount.
FAQ
Is the tray included with a tray-mount camper?
No. The tray is supplied and fitted locally, and the tray builder completes local compliance.
Can I move a tub-mount camper to a tray later?
The two bodies are built for different bases. Tell us your plans before production and we will advise.
Which is lighter?
For the same package, the tub-mount body is usually smaller; the tray adds its own weight too. We confirm camper weight with your quote.
