If you’re searching for the best slide-on camper in Queensland, you’re likely looking for a setup that combines durability, practical design, comfortable interior space and quality Australian manufacturing.

Tong Metal slide-on campers are designed and manufactured in-house in Brisbane, drawing on more than two decades of experience building aluminium ute trays, canopies and toolboxes.

Designed specifically for flat-tray utes, our campers provide the interior space and comfort needed for touring while maintaining a compact, canopy-sized footprint on the vehicle. Features such as the Z Roof double-roof design, curved rear entry and integrated stairs are all designed around making everyday touring easier.

Designed Around Real-World Touring

Every part of a Tong Metal slide-on camper is designed with everyday use in mind, from the aluminium structure and seals through to the entry, storage and sleeping areas.

Rather than focusing only on how the camper looks, our designs consider how it will actually be used while touring, including getting in and out regularly, accessing storage, setting up camp and travelling between destinations.

The result is a slide-on camper designed to be practical, durable and comfortable for Australian touring.

Z Roof Double-Roof Design

The distinctive Z Roof double-roof design is one of the key features of the Tong Metal slide-on camper.

When fully opened, the raised roof creates generous headroom and a spacious sleeping and living area, while the curved rear wall and extended roof help maximise usable interior space.

The surrounding canvas windows provide ventilation from multiple directions, allowing cooling airflow and natural light throughout the camper in warmer conditions.

On colder nights, the upper roof can remain lowered to reduce the interior volume, making the camper easier to warm and helping create a more comfortable sleeping environment.

When packed down for travel, the double-roof system also keeps the camper compact, maintaining a canopy-sized profile on the ute.

Signature Curve Rear Wall and Access

The signature curved rear wall is designed to maximise interior space while keeping the camper within a compact, canopy-sized footprint.

Inside, the design creates more usable room around the entry, living area and bed, giving the camper a surprisingly spacious feel.

Combined with the rear entry design, it offers the comfort and interior space needed for touring while remaining compact and practical on the ute.

Integrated Stairs on the Rear Fold-Down Door

The rear fold-down door incorporates integrated curved stairs, providing a dedicated and convenient entry into the camper.

Handrails provide additional support when entering and exiting, while the stairs fold away with the rear door when you’re ready to travel.

This means there is no separate staircase to carry, store or set up each time you stop.

Engineered for Queensland’s Conditions

Queensland touring can mean everything from coastal campsites and humid conditions to corrugated inland roads, heat, rain and long-distance travel.

Tong Metal slide-on campers use marine-grade aluminium throughout the main structure, providing a strong and corrosion-resistant foundation while helping manage overall camper weight.

The camper is designed specifically for flat-tray utes and can be paired with a Tong Metal aluminium tray to create a complete touring system.

Depending on the vehicle and tray configuration, additional storage can also be incorporated underneath or around the camper, allowing the available space on the ute to be used more effectively.

When the camper is not required, it can be removed so the tray can continue to be used independently.

A Practical Long-Term Investment

A slide-on camper is a significant investment, so durability and flexibility are important considerations.

Building the camper from aluminium provides a strong, corrosion-resistant structure designed for repeated use, while the removable design allows the ute to serve more than one purpose.

Owners can use the vehicle as a touring setup when the camper is fitted and return to a standard tray-back ute when it is removed.

The ability to combine the camper with under-tray storage, electrical systems, water storage and other touring equipment also means the setup can be configured around how you intend to travel.

Australian-Made Camper Manufacturing Experience

For more than twenty years, Tong Metal has been manufacturing aluminium products for Australian ute owners.

What began with building heavy-duty toolboxes, trays and canopies has developed into a complete range of ute setups, including our Australian-made slide-on campers.

 

This experience in aluminium fabrication allows us to design the tray, storage and camper as part of one complete system, with a focus on quality construction, practical use and long-term durability.

Backed by Two Decades of Trust

Tong Metal designs and manufactures its slide-on campers in-house in Brisbane, Queensland, building on more than two decades of experience in aluminium fabrication and ute body manufacturing.

Our experience with trays, canopies and toolboxes also allows us to approach the camper as part of the complete vehicle setup rather than as a standalone product.

Every Tong Metal slide-on camper is backed by our 10-year structural warranty, giving owners confidence in the aluminium structure behind their touring setup.

Whether you’re planning weekend escapes, extended touring or building a complete 4×4 camping setup, our slide-on campers are designed to provide a practical, durable and Australian-made solution.