Metalian Parthian

Expertly balanced — easy to tow, big enough for comfort and built for real off-road touring — the Metalian Parthian is the sweet spot in the range, the ideal intermediate trailer for a small family that wants to explore more. As the authorised Metalian dealer in Bellville, Cape Town, 4Matt Campers helps you spec the Parthian to your vehicle and travels.

A capable mid-size 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 and epoxy-polyester powder-coated
• Off-road braked running gear with leaf-spring suspension, shock absorbers & Knott surge coupling
• 3 × 15" rims (6/139.7 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 ± 420 kg

Quick specs

Available upgrades & options (priced on quote)

Spec your Parthian 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

• 2.5-ton braked-axle upgrade (+21 kg)
• 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 (+29 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)
• Above-fridge drawer, 100 mm, full-extension slide (+13.7 kg)
• Rear drawer, 180 mm deep, full-extension slides (+27.4 kg)
• Rear base board with full-extension slide (+24.9 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 gas stove with stainless-steel worktop, drop-down door (+3.2 kg)
• Hot-water system — gas water heater 5.5 L (+5 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
• Canvas caddie complete set (+7 kg)
• Cutlery & crockery complete set (+2.5 kg)

Tents & awnings

• Metalian Parthian softshell tent
• Awning with pop-up bracket + wallset
• Awning add-a-room + tent 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 Parthian 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 Parthian to your vehicle and the way you travel, or add it to your quote basket.

Explore more

Compare the smaller Bowhunter or the larger Maxi. See the full Metalian range, or browse rooftop tents, camping fridges and awnings.

Frequently asked questions

What licence do I need for the Parthian?

With its braked off-road axle it tows as a Code EB trailer (over 750 kg GVM). We confirm your vehicle's towing capacity and your licence class before you buy.

What can I fit to the Parthian?

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 Parthian 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.