Explorer Compass

Go-anywhere Compass is New Zealand's most compact complete motorhome. You will be amazed at what Explorer fits into the Compass. Everything you need and more, is on board. All you need is your adventurous spirit.

Compass Features

Look inside Compass and see how Explorer makes the compact footprint of just 5.65 metres long x 2.0 metres wide work so well as a complete motorhome. While Compass is the smaller of the two Explorer models, it offers you 1.95 metres standing height, plenty of space and every convenience to help you make the most memorable days of your life.

The slightly reduced dimensions (25cm shorter and 8cm narrower than Navigator) only impact marginally on overall interior space so, for most, the basic decision revolves around your bed size and how compact you want the overall size of your motorhome.

With the very practical rear dinette and lounge area, you can take in the best views from the large double glazed windows in absolute comfort. There’s a great sense of space and light created by the open layout which is complemented by an audio system with stereo speakers.

One of the exclusive features of both Explorers is the low entry to the luton bed above the cab. It takes just one wide step up to the large airy space with 850mm sitting headroom and a better-than-double permanent bed. Opening windows at each end of the luton bed with built-in insect screens, offer good ventilation. It's a very cosy and comfortable place to be all year round.

If you're accommodating four, pull-out slats convert the rear dinette into another bed for two. This cleverly concealed system is simple and easy to set up and store away.

We only use high quality lightweight plywood joinery with a blonded timber finish for the onboard joinery. There’s ample storage in drawers, cupboards, wardrobe and under the side dinette seats. Everything is well positioned and has its rightful place.

Compass has a well-specified galley kitchen with everything you need to prepare great holiday meals. There’s a 4-gas hob cooktop and grill. It also features a large 136L (12V/240V) fridge/freezer as standard so food storage is never a problem. Other features in the galley include the stainless steel sink with folding hot/cold tap and flush-mounting glass lid, lift-up bench extension, a slimline extractor range hood and generous storage to keep everything stored securely when travelling.

The bathroom is fully moulded for easy cleaning and is well ventilated with an opening roof skylight. The toilet is the latest electric flush, bench style Thetford C400 cassette system. There’s also a corner basin with hot/cold single lever tap shower hose on a slide rail.

Compass has fresh water capacity of 80 litres and grey water capacity of 70 litres. Both tanks are fitted with monitors. All Explorer Compass motorhomes are Certified Self Contained.

And finally, the Compass rear boot locker provides particularly spacious storage for everything you want to bring along.  At 1550mm long x 420mm deep and 530mm high it’s big enough for golf clubs, skis or fishing rods.

Explorer Compass really is the whole package. All you need to do is decide where you're off to!

Compass Floorplan

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LUTON DOUBLE BED

VEHICLE

FORD RANGER

Single cab

2 Seats

3.2 litre, 5-cylinder, Diesel, 147kw  

Automatic

4-Wheel Drive

Suspension Upgrade Kit GVW 3500kg    

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS  

Airbags: Driver & passenger, front & curtain

ABS Brakes with Dynamic Stability Control

Safety Rating: 5-Star Euro NCAP and ANCAP

Cruise Control

Bluetooth

Remote Central Locking

Engine Immobiliser

Power Windows & Mirrors

Cab Air Conditioning

DIMENSIONS

Overall external length: 5.65m

External width: 2.0m

External height: 2.78m (excludes satellite dish, if fitted)

Internal head height: 1.95m

TANKAGE

Fresh water tank: 80 litres

Grey water tank: 70 litres (with hose)

Tank monitors on both water tanks

Diesel Fuel: 80 litres

LPG: 5 kg bottle

LIVING

Rear Dinette Upholstered Seating: Your fabric choice  

Removable Dining Table with stowable leg & pole set    

Flooring: Vinyl

Lighting: LED ceiling & corner bulkheads

Roof Vent / Skylight: 400mm x 400mm with integrated blind & insect screen

Radio / Auxilliary Player Head with stereo speakers

Wardrobe with single door   

Storage: Overhead lockers & shelf. Lockers under dinette side seating

SLEEPING

Bed (Luton): 1.95m x 1.35m (Long Double)   

Single, wide step access to luton 

Sitting height: 850mm    

Magazine Storage Pocket    

LED lighting each side

Privacy curtains x 2: Luton bed & entry to cab    

Windows: Double-glazed acrylic with integrated blind & insect screen and telescopic arms

Bed Rear (Dinette): 1.95m x 1.15m with retractable slat base

GALLEY

Sink: Stainless steel with folding tap & flush-mounting glass lid

Fridge: 136 litre Dometic 2-way with freezer compartment (12V/240V)

Stove/Grill: Dometic LPG 4-burner cooktop, with flush-mounting glass lid & LPG grill

Rangehood: Stainless steel with lights. Ducted (12V)

Benchtops: Formica with solid timber bullnose

Interior Joinery: Manufactured from high pressure laminate on plywood (not MDF) including drawers & overhead lockers

Rubbish Bin: Integrated on entry door

BATHROOM

Shower: Moulded acrylic with hot/cold water shower on slide rail

Basin: Corner white acrylic

Toilet: Thetford C400 bench style

Lighting: LED

Roof Vent / Skylight with insect screen

ELECTRICAL

Lighting: LED (12V)

House Battery: 150 amp hour AGM sealed deep cycle

Battery Monitor

Battery Charger: Automatic (230V 20 amp)

Caravan Power Lead: 10m

Power Points: 2 x 240V, 2 x 12V

Water Heater: Truma 10 litres (LPG)

SAFETY

Entry Handrail on upholstered panel

Central locking on entry door

Gas Detector

Fire Extinguisher

Rear seatbelts & removable headrests for two additional passengers

EXTERIOR

Moulded Fibreglass Body: Urethane foam core for glossy, seamless exterior & excellent insulation

Windows: Double-glazed acrylic with integrated blind & insect screen & telescopic arms

Rear Boot Locker: With interior light. 1550mm long x 420mm deep & 530mm high excluding LPG cylinder locker at left end  

Retractable Exterior Entrance Step

Exterior LED Entrance Light

Distinctive Fern Graphics

COMPLIANCE

Certificate of Compliance & Electrical Warrant of Fitness

Certified Self Contained

Warrant of Fitness

Gas Safety Certificate

Compass Standard Specifications

PRICING

There are so many variables when it comes to pricing a new motorhome. Every Explorer starts with either a base model Compass or Navigator. We find that individual clients request a wide range of individual options from our list of options which makes quoting a price for everyone difficult. There are also component price variations from time to time. The following prices are indicative prices only built on a Ford Ranger Automatic 4WD chassis without any options.

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Explorer Compass $150,00
Explorer Navigator $158,000

Please do not hesitate to ask us for a quote refined with your individual options included.

LITHIUM EDITION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Explorer’s optional electrical system delivers better performance and therefore much greater opportunity and peace-of-mind for you to be off the grid for longer.
Lithium batteries can endure up to ten times more charge cycles than the equivalent-sized lead acid battery, can be fully discharged and be recharged in 3–4 hours.
The heart of the Lithium Edition system is a management unit that operates like six separate products; a DC-to-DC battery charger when the vehicle is on the move, a 240-volt 30-amp mains charger, a 30-amp MPPT solar regulator, a starting battery isolator, a load disconnect controller and a battery monitor.

Compass Options and Accessories

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES:

Awning

Lithium Battery & Management System

Solar Panels with Regulator

Exterior Entrance Step Electric Upgrade

Reversing Camera

Clearview extendable and foldable power mirrors

LPG or Diesel Heater

19” LCD TV/DVD with wall bracket

Automatic Satellite Dish

Additional Fresh Water Tank

Alloy Wheels with LT Tyres

Outdoor Shower

Fold Down Outdoor Table

Side Running Boards

Additional Side Locker Door

Bike Racks - Standard or E-Bike

Drying Rack in bathroom

Tow Bar