Do you dream of the images you see in the travel magazines and documentaries of African savannah 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 4x4. All you need is the right type of transport and equipment and you could be traveling and camping through the endless savannah 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 4x4 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 a 4x4 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.
Echo 4x4 Centre is the founding member of SATA, the South African Trailer Association and has dealers networked all over South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. The company plans to expand this network into the rest of the 26-country Southern African Development Community as well as into Europe. Founder and avid off-road enthusiast, Willie Grobler, has carefully tested and developed a product range that incorporates the latest technology, contemporary design and the strictest quality controls which all ensure the products' lifetime reliability and good resale value. The strongest materials and state of the art manufacturing methods along with rigorous testing in the some of the most extreme conditions of heat, cold, rain, and dust means the product is of the highest quality. You will also find excellent after-sales support through their wide network of dealers. Each dealer will provide you with service warranties, technical back up, and upgrade options.
With Echo 4x4 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 4x4 adventure. Equipped with a fridge, grocery slider and stainless steel kitchen table, the 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 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 4x4 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 the Centre you will find all the equipment necessary to follow your hearts desire to experience the African wilderness.
Want to find out more about off-road travel, then visit Echo 4x4's site on how to choose the best camping trailer for your African Adventure.
