Cub cuts entry-level camper trailer prices
New features and price reduction for Sydney-built, entry-level Weekender and Explorer modelsAs hinted earlier this year by new boss Scott Dillon, Sydney's Cub Campers has slashed prices of its entry-level camper trailers as it tries to claw back sales from cut-price imported brands.
The 2027 Cub Weekender tent trailer now starts at $23,990 while the latest Explorer is priced from $26,990 (plus dealer and delivery costs); around a 20% reduction on outgoing models.
The Weekender is Cub's cheapest and lightest rear-fold, twin-berth camper, weighing in with a 647kg tare/1000kg ATM, and now comes standard with the previously optional fridge box.
Also new on both models is a MyCoolman energy power station incorporating a 78Ah lithium battery, 1000w inverter with MPPT solar input, 240V fast charger and Anderson plug. Or buyers can pay more for an optional 150Ah MyCoolman powerpack with a 2000W inverter.
The Explorer is also a rear-fold camper, but weighs a bit more (827kg tare/1400kg ATM) thanks to a higher specification including off-road suspension, bigger 17inch wheels and all terrain tyres, and better kitchen.
“Our goal is to continue to offer increasing value for our Australian built campers and caravans in a market seeing an increase in fully imported or flat-packed imported products," Dillon said.
Meanwhile, Cub has also announced a new Cub Camper Finance Program, developed with MitchCap and MitchMarket Finance and designed to make it easier for customers to access finance when purchasing at a Cub Campers' dealership.
"Rather than treating finance as a referral at the end of a sale, the program is designed to connect the customer journey from initial product enquiry and model selection through to finance application, assessment, approval and settlement," Dillon explained.
The road ahead
Apart from the added value and easier finance, Dillon said other benefits of buying the latest locally-built Cubs over imported models include being "backed by a local manufacturing facility, easy to access spare parts and a Cub 7-year structural manufacturer’s warranty”.
"Cub is Australian made and owned and conscious to support as many Australian businesses as possible when sourcing components including Bluescope steel in the chassis and Australian canvas in their camper tents," he said.
"All new CUB models can be secured with a 10% deposit with balance payment only due at time of collection."
Established in 1968, Cub Campers has sold more than 20,000 campers and hybrids (plus the odd horse float) and recently changed hands, with the Dillon boating family now calling the shots at Cub's North Rocks production facility.
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