2023 Bush Lapa Ratel 3i Off-Road Caravan

A pop-up roof, an inside shower and serious off-grid power in a 3CR12 stainless-steel off-road caravan that sleeps three. The 2023 Bush Lapa Ratel 3i pairs a hot shower and a dual geyser with a National Luna 90L fridge, two 110Ah batteries on Victron charging and solar, and Ewiks movers to put it exactly where you want it. As a specialist off-road caravan dealer serving the Western Cape, Cape Town and the rest of South Africa, 4Matt Campers sells it inspected, with finance, trade-ins and nationwide delivery available.

Who it suits

A couple or a small family who want hot showers and a proper bed without giving up off-grid camping. Open the Bush Wing awning and the kitchen, lift the pop-up roof, and camp is set. The roof solar and two 110Ah batteries are there for camping away from mains power, and the movers make tight campsites and home driveways easy.

Sleeping & living

• Sleeps 3: the main bed converts from the dining area and table, plus a front bed with its own mattress
• Pop-up roof with canvas sides and windows for headroom and airflow
• Ample interior storage, including canvas storage pockets on the entrance door

Kitchen

• Outside kitchen with a 2-plate gas burner
• National Luna NL90L Smart QC fridge
• 2 kitchen drawer systems, extra packing space and cutlery canvas pockets in the door

Shower & water

• Shower cubicle with a hand shower
• Dual geyser that runs on gas or electricity
• Inside wash basin and a hot and cold water system

Power

• 2 x Xtreme 110Ah deep-cycle batteries
• Victron Blue Smart charger (12/20) for charging on mains
• Victron BlueSolar MPPT 75/15 with a roof-mounted solar panel
• 220V and 12V breaker systems

Awning, towing & outside

• Bush Wing awning that wraps around the side and rear
• Ewiks manual-engage movers
• Rear tow hitch, 2 x landing legs and a rear-mounted spare wheel with a Bush Lapa cover
• 2 x jerry cans, 2 x Cadac gas bottles and a fire extinguisher

Build

• 3CR12 stainless-steel body and chassis, as Bush Lapa builds its Ratel range
• Solid beam axle with leaf springs and shock absorbers
• Bush Lapa lists its current Ratel models at 1 250 to 1 300 kg dry with an 1 800 kg GVM. We confirm this unit’s tare and GVM from its papers before sale.

Why buy from 4Matt Campers

• Inspected before sale, not an as-is private deal.
• Roadworthy certificate on delivery and a service voucher included.
• Finance available and trade-ins welcome.
• Nationwide delivery across South Africa.
• Showroom viewings welcome in the Western Cape: book a viewing.

Quick specs

Questions buyers ask

How many people does the Bush Lapa Ratel 3i sleep? Three. The main bed converts from the dining area and table, and there is a separate front bed with its own mattress. The pop-up roof adds headroom inside.

Does the Ratel 3i have a shower and hot water? Yes. It has a shower cubicle with a hand shower and a dual geyser that runs on gas or electricity, plus an inside wash basin and a hot and cold water system.

How does it handle power off the grid? This unit runs two Xtreme 110Ah deep-cycle batteries charged by a Victron Blue Smart 12/20 charger on mains and a Victron BlueSolar MPPT 75/15 from the roof-mounted solar panel, with 220V and 12V breaker systems.

What licence do I need to tow it? Plan on a Code EB licence. Bush Lapa lists its current Ratel models at 1 250 to 1 300 kg dry with an 1 800 kg GVM, well over the 750 kg Code B limit. We confirm this unit’s tare and GVM from its registration papers and check them against your tow vehicle before you buy.

Can I finance it or trade in my current caravan? Yes to both. Finance is available and trade-ins are welcome, with nationwide delivery across South Africa. It comes with a roadworthy certificate on delivery and a service voucher.

Interested in this Ratel 3i? It’s a one-of-a-kind unit: book a viewing or ask us about finance and trade-in. Browse more used & pre-owned units or new caravans & trailers.