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THE APEX EXPLORER! WORDS AND IMAGES: MAX TAYLOR THE 1400 ALPINE IS A NEW OFFROAD HYBRID BY QUEENSLAND MANUFACTURER ALTITUDE CAMPERS. HERE ARE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS RIG. 1. WHAT IS THE ALTITUDE? Altitude campers come from a long line of successful creations by Brian Johnston of Maryborough, Qld. In some ways, the Alpine 1400 represents the pinnacle of his creativity. It is a true hybrid that offers the facilities of a caravan and the offroad abilities of a camper trailer. 28 gorv.com.au 2. APPEAL? This is a tough Aussie camper that should appeal to serious travellers who no longer want to deal with canvas, or perhaps those who no longer need a large caravan. If you have offroad wanderlust and desire a high level of creature comforts, the Alpine 1400 may well be your huckleberry.