The Matrix Off Road Caravan is AOR’s next exciting concept to launch AOR into the caravan market. Unlike AORs’ other vans, the Matrix is a full height, full feature caravan embracing internal living. Employing all of Australian Off Road’s expertise in engineering and construction, the Matrix is fully loaded with all the luxuries you’d expect from Australian Off Road.

Rhonda and I had the pleasure of spending four weeks in the Matrix over July and August. We specifically wanted to test the Matrix over corrugations and in the cold. So we headed south towards the Flinders Ranges, South Australia and let me just say, it maybe the Queenslander it me, but it was bone chilling. Luckily, for Rhonda and I the Matrix was fitted with the Dometic Eberspacher Air Space Heater and within only in a matter of minutes could be warmed to what seemed like a roasting 20+ degrees. The fiberglass construction of the Matrix worked extremely well retaining the heat and meant that we did not have to run the heater for extended periods of time.

By the end of our trip, Rhonda and I had covered almost 3,000kms of rough roads and the Matrix travelled superbly. Built on the Quantum’s proven Off Road independent trailing arm suspension, we always thought it would travel well, but it really did surprise us the ease at which it towed, being a full height van.

Using innovative and progressive engineering techniques developed by Australian Off Road over the last decade, the Matrix Off Road caravan is feather light with a tare weight of only 1,700kg. Designed to meet the specifications of large four wheel drives and riding on Australian Off Road’s awarded Off Road suspension system, which features twin EFS Off Road shocks on each wheel, EFS Springs, 2.2tonne axle and 12” electric brakes, this van offers exceptional Off Road handling. Utilising advanced 12V and solar systems to remain self-sufficient, the Matrix will keep you 'free-camping for as long as you wish remain isolated in the Aussie bush.

The Matrix will be on display at the upcoming Melbourne Leisurefest (Oct 6-9) and the Brisbane Pre-Xmas Caravan & Camping Show (Oct 20-23).

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See the Matrix on the dirt

Read Steve and Rhonda’s travel blog from their recent trip in the Matrix II

Thank you all of you who submitted images for AORC’ first ever photo competition. We received a tremendous amount of images, all of fantastic creativity and exceptional skill.

Selecting a single winner for this competition was extremely difficult, as every image was great in its own right. After much deliberation and heated discussion around AORC’ computer screens, we have decided that the winning entry goes to Mr. Al Stevenson for his image of the two Quantum’s perched beside a nest of Pacific Heron's.

Al has taken considerable effort in achieving this image. It was captured at first light and he has waded out into the lake, to capture this perspective. He has given considerable attention to not only the composition, but also the lighting and specifically capturing the birds nest from the right angle.

CONGRATULATIONS Al & Chris you’re now 80Watts of Solar Power more efficient!

Click here to view all photo competition entries on our website or to comment on photo’s like AORC on Facebook and view the images there.

We have just finalised our new look of Odysseys. All models will now feature the newly designed decals and are available in an array of powder coated colours.

See the all new Odyssey - Click here

We are also working on a collection of Odyssey packages and the first of these to be released is the Odyssey High Country. The High Country pack is fully equipped to tackle the Australian high country and the desert on icy winter evenings. Great value at $4,000 the High Country package will keep you warm and cozy and can be added to any new Odyssey model.

The High Country package includes:

   * Dometic Eberspacher Air Space diesel heater

   * Clear window inserts, to allow you to see out without losing heat

   * Special edition High Country front box storage rack

   * Additional 83L water tank

   * 2 x hanging wardrobes

   * Lockable bed base

   * Special issue High Country decals 

Old friends of Australian Off Road, Mike and Amanda Burton recently had their travel story published in Camper Trailer Australia.

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