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Metalian M42 Caravan
A carefully selected camping product from 4Matt Campers, prepared around fitment, stock, options and the way you plan to travel.
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R343 850.00
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Stainless steel body
Off-road ready
Code EB licence
Options available
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Overview
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The Metalian M42 is a compact off-road caravan built to go where most caravans can't — a hard-body, pop-top tourer with a real bed, inside seating and proper insulation, on a genuine off-road chassis. As the authorised Metalian dealer in Bellville, Cape Town, 4Matt Campers helps you spec the M42 for your vehicle and your routes.
A go-anywhere caravan you spec to your travels — start with the base and add only what you need. Final pricing is confirmed on quote.
Standard build includes
- 3300 × 1800 mm main body with 30 mm insulation
- Hot-dip galvanised off-road chassis
- Off-road braked running gear with heavy-duty leaf-spring suspension, Gabriel shock absorbers & Knott surge coupling
- 3 × 15" rims on 245/75R15 all-terrain tyres
- Pop-up roof with gas-assisted lift
- Orthopaedic queen-size mattress & internal seating table
- Internal cupboards & shelves, two entrance doors, 900 × 500 mm window with blind
- Rear spare-wheel carrier & branded spare-wheel cover
- Base weight ± 800 kg
Quick specs
| Type | Hard-body pop-top off-road caravan |
| Body | 3300 × 1800 mm insulated body on a hot-dip galvanised chassis |
| Sleeping | Orthopaedic queen-size bed + pop-up roof |
| Running gear | Braked off-road axle, heavy-duty leaf-spring suspension, Gabriel shock absorbers, Knott surge coupling |
| Wheels | 245/75R15 on 3 × 15" rims |
| Licence | Code EB |
| Base tare | ± 800 kg |
| Colours | Grey, Green, Blue |
| Location | Bellville, Cape Town — nationwide delivery |
Available upgrades & options (priced on quote)
Spec your M42 exactly how you travel. The weight beside each option is its approximate added weight, to help you plan payload and tow setup.
Exterior
- Solid-top nosecone with gas compartment (+42 kg)
- Nosecone with wood rack (+46 kg)
- Nosecone travel blanket (+3 kg)
- Front travel blanket (+19 kg)
- Rear tool box (+14 kg)
- Rear jerry-can holder (+7 kg)
- Camping table
- Awning, 3 m × 3.5 m (+35 kg)
- Awning side walls & skirt set (+9.5 kg)
- Shower awning (+15 kg)
- Fold-away washing line (+5 kg)
- Caravan movers — Ewiks (+25 kg)
Interior
- Fridge slide with cupboard & wash station
- Front internal caddies
- Main-door canvas storage bags, set of 2 (+6 kg)
- Porta-potty shelf
- Mosquito net per door
Power & utilities — Victron system (+40 kg)
- Victron BMV-712 monitor, BlueSmart IP22 20 A AC-DC charger, SmartSolar MPPT 20 A, Orion 18 A DC-DC charger
- 2 × 105 Ah Bluetooth LiFePO₄ batteries with bracket and wiring
- LED lighting inside & out, 2× gooseneck reading lights, Hella & Brad-Harrison sockets, 220 V fridge socket
- Shore-power lead, 25 m
- 160 W roof solar panel with slide (+15 kg)
- Solar extension lead, 20 m
Kitchen & gas
- Cadac removable gas stove
- Dometic fixed gas stove on a stainless-steel worktop
- Gas bracket, installation & Certificate of Compliance
- 2 × Cadac 3 kg gas bottles (filled)
Water
- Cold-water system — 150 L tank, tap, pump, filter (+18.3 kg)
- Internal basin & stand with mixer tap
- Hot-water upgrade — gas water heater 5.5 L (+5 kg)
Kit it out with the full 4Matt range
The M42 pairs perfectly with the rest of our range. Add 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 M42 to your vehicle and the way you travel, or add it to your quote basket.
Explore more
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Frequently asked questions
What licence do I need for the M42?
With its braked off-road axle and ± 800 kg base weight (over 750 kg), the M42 tows as a Code EB caravan. We confirm your vehicle's towing capacity and your licence class before you buy.
What can I fit to the M42?
Plenty. Beyond the Metalian options, it works with fridges, solar, lights, 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?
Yes — start with the base caravan and add power, water, kitchen and exterior options as your travels grow.
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.
4Matt support
Set up around the way you travel.
Options and timing
Your quote can reflect current availability, optional extras and realistic lead times.
Workshop handover
Where relevant, 4Matt can include fitment, collection, delivery and handover guidance.