Metalian Bowhunter

If you travel light but refuse to rough it, the Metalian Bowhunter is your rig — a compact, minimalist off-road trailer that still carries a rooftop tent, a 60 L fridge, water and a proper kitchen in a neat, tow-friendly package. As the authorised Metalian dealer in Bellville, Cape Town, 4Matt Campers helps you build the Bowhunter into your ideal touring setup.

A tough, compact platform you build up over time — start with the base and add only the options you want. Final pricing is confirmed on quote.

Standard build includes

• 3CR12 stainless-steel monocoque body — seam-sealed, epoxy-polyester powder-coated, with a polyurethane underbody
• Off-road running gear with leaf-spring suspension and shock absorbers — unbraked base (braked-axle upgrade available)
• 3 × 15" rims (139.7 mm PCD) on 245/75R15 tyres
• Two internal cupboards with adjustable shelves
• 304 stainless-steel container-type locking bars & hinges
• Aluminium treadplate stone guards, water inlet & aluminium treadplate drawbar plate
• Base weight ± 360 kg

Quick specs

Available upgrades & options (priced on quote)

Spec your Bowhunter exactly how you travel. The weight beside each option is its approximate added weight, to help you plan payload and tow setup.

Chassis & running gear

• 2,500 kg braked-axle upgrade — takes the Bowhunter to Code EB
• Rear bar & spare-wheel bracket (+23 kg)
• Drop-down stabiliser (+5 kg)
• Special-width axle / custom stud-PCD configuration

Nosecone & carrying

• 80/20 nosecone with 5 kg gas-bottle bracket (+24 kg)
• Aluminium roof rack with treadplate base (+18 kg)
• Aluminium roof rails & load bars (+8 kg)
• Aluminium treadplate base only (+10.5 kg)

Storage & galley

• Slide base for 60 L National Luna fridge, full-extension slides (+19.4 kg)
• Rear drawer, 180 mm deep, full-extension slides (+27.4 kg)
• Rear base board with full-extension slide (+24.9 kg)
• Fixed rear board (+9 kg)
• Stainless-steel table + drop-down slide (+7.5 kg)

Water

• Complete water system — 2 × 68 L tanks, tap, pump, filter (+18.3 kg)

Kitchen

• Two-burner stove with stainless-steel worktop, drop-down door (+3.2 kg)
• Hot-water system — gas water heater 5.5 L (+6 kg)
• Gas Certificate of Compliance & regulator

Power — Victron system (+32 kg)

• Victron BMV-712 battery monitor
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/20 regulator
• Victron Orion 24/12-20 DC-DC charger
• Victron BlueSmart IP22 AC/DC charger, 20 A
• 105 Ah Bluetooth LiFePO₄ battery
• 4× Hella sockets, 50 A Anderson umbilical, 50 A Anderson MPPT input, 6× LED lights

Fridge & accessories

• National Luna 60 L stainless fridge/freezer combo (+28.2 kg)
• National Luna 60 L canvas fridge cover
• Caddies — full set (+4.5 kg)
• Cutlery & crockery — full set (+1.5 kg)

Tents & awnings

• Metalian Bowhunter tent
• Awning with pop-up bracket + wallset
• Tent add-a-room + skirt set
• Metalian hardshell rooftop tent (1.6 m) + annex room
• Fitment for non-Metalian rooftop tents

Kit it out with the full 4Matt range

The Bowhunter is a platform — you are not limited to the Metalian options above. It takes practically any of the gear from our wider range, so you can build it around the brands you already trust. Add a rooftop tent, a camping fridge, solar & power, an awning, a roof rack, lights & electrical or recovery gear — and we will fit it for you. Ask us and we will spec the right combination for your vehicle and the way you camp.

Why buy your Metalian from 4Matt Campers

• Authorised Metalian dealer — genuine, factory-backed builds.
• After-sales support & spares.
• Finance available and trade-ins welcome.
• Nationwide delivery across South Africa.
• Bellville (Cape Town) showroom — viewings welcome.

Ready to start? Ask for a fit-first recommendation and we will match the Bowhunter to your vehicle and the way you travel, or add it to your quote basket.

Explore more

Need more space? Compare the Parthian and Maxi. See the full Metalian range, or browse rooftop tents, camping fridges and awnings.

Frequently asked questions

What licence do I need for the Bowhunter?

The base Bowhunter is unbraked and tows on a Code B licence. Add the 2,500 kg braked-axle upgrade and it becomes a Code EB trailer. We confirm the exact GVM and your licence class for your build before you buy.

What can I fit to the Bowhunter?

Plenty. Beyond the Metalian options, it accepts rooftop tents, fridges, lights, solar, awnings, racks and recovery gear from our wider range — we advise on and fit the right combination for your trips.

Can I add to it later?

Absolutely — the Bowhunter is a build-up platform. Start with the base and add storage, water, electrical, a fridge and a tent as your camping style grows.

Can I finance or trade in?

Yes to both. We can help arrange finance and we welcome trade-ins. We are in Bellville, Cape Town with nationwide delivery.