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AHA Outdoor Systems At Home it is a Canopy. On the road it is Aerodynamic. On the campsite it is Home. On that moment the AHA dream was born. Was it an impossible dream?

A friend invited me to join him and 5 others on an overland trip to Botswana and Namibia and I reluctantly agreed to join the trip. I hesitated because of my experience during my mandatory army training year of camping and sleeping in tents and I then promise myself that I would never sleep in a tent again. I bought myself a 4×4 double cab vehicle, sleeping bag, rooftop tent, cooler and plenty of plastic boxes to store cutlery, clothes, food and drinks in. I absolutely enjoyed the 3-week trip driving on off the beaten track locations, experiencing the fabulous unspoiled nature witch city dwellers are not even aware of and enjoyed the fellowship of the rest of the group, BUT I hated the unorganised setup. At about the 3rd day I would find my teaspoon, GPS, underpants and toothbrush all mixed up in the same box. The AHA dream then was to have an accommodation unit on the back of my double cab pickup with all the relevant luxury of my house, without converting my pickup permanently to a camper. I did a lot of research and was amazed to see how many quality outdoor products are available in South Africa, but no one could offer me what I wanted in one affordable package. So I designed my own. During 2002 I took my first camper to Sodwana where we went scuba diving and when I opened the unit on the beach I drew a lot of attention from people around me. I had to open and close it approximately 50 times as the people came and went that day. Every so often when I open the unit people would utter “AHA” in amazement. That day I decided to start a business building campers, as I had so many requests to do so. On 1-3-2003 we registered a company called AHA Outdoor Systems. The first product would be called AHA-45 as it took 45 seconds to set the unit up for sleeping/camping. Our first models went thru some teething trouble like dust and water leaks, but luckily outdoor people are in general patient and outright nice people and we thankfully experienced support and cooperation from them to resolve all problems. We have manufactured 987 AHA-45 campers until the new AHA-15 was born. There are now well over a thousand AHA campers on South African roads. We now also manufacture the AHA-Mobile-Cabin, an off-road/on-road caravan with a difference. As well as a range of accessories. The AHA is a collection of complete slide-on lightweight campers, which can be loaded or unloaded by one person from a trailer or bakkie. The AHA Collection is equally comfortable on the highway or off-road. The AHA Collection unfolds in several seconds from a lounge to a bedroom. https://ahalekker.com/

Ons het nog slegs 4 spasies oop vir 2026. Ons fabriek is op volle kapasiteit, en ons maak middel Desember toe, tot midde...
30/10/2026

Ons het nog slegs 4 spasies oop vir 2026. Ons fabriek is op volle kapasiteit, en ons maak middel Desember toe, tot middel Januarie.

Indien jy jou AHA Transformer wil ontvang in 2026, is dit nou die tyd om te bestel, voor dit te laat is.

Slegs bestellings wat in November geplaas word, kan nog in 2026 vervaardig en geinstalleer word.

Enige bestelling wat ons ontvang nadat die 4 spasies gevul is, sal eers in 2027 vervaardig en geinstalleer word.

Indien jy nog in Desember wil gaan toer of kamp met jou nuwe AHA Transformer, moet jy in November jou bestelling plaas.

Al het ons net 4 spasies oop vir hierdie jaar, kan jy steeds jou bestelling insit om jou Transformer te ontvang in 2027, en jy betaal dan steeds die 2026 prys.

Wil jy graag die AHA Transformer vir jouself sien? Kom kuier by ons fabriek, en jy kan sien hoe werk alles, en enige vrae vra. Geen verkoopsdruk. Kom kyk, sien vir jouself, en maak jou eie besluit.

Bespreek ‘n tyd wat jou pas by: https://www.ahalekker.com/book-a-demo

As jy net eers wil gesels en hoor hoe werk dinge, stuur vir ons ‘n WhatsApp boodskap by: https://www.ahalekker.com/whatsapp

One interesting thing about the AHA Transformer is that it doesn’t lock you for life the day you buy it.You can use it o...
28/10/2026

One interesting thing about the AHA Transformer is that it doesn’t lock you for life the day you buy it.

You can use it on your bakkie today, on the AHA A/T trailer tomorrow, or leave it at home on the offloading frame if you need your bakkie for work.

On your bakkie, it gives you the freedom to go anywhere a bakkie can go, and park wherever a bakkie can park.

You can even change your mind mid-trip, and go somewhere else entirely. You are not constrained by road types or tight spaces, and the Transformer is light enough that you don’t easily get stuck or bogged down on sandy trails.

You can sleep somewhere else every night, and set up and pack down only takes a few seconds or minutes, depending on how much you decide to set up and unpack.

If you want to sleep in the same place for a little longer, you can move the Transformer onto the AHA A/T Trailer and tow it along.
There is room for up to 8 people, so the whole family can come along for the experience.

You can leave it at camp while you explore the area, or view wildlife with your SUV or bakkie, and it will be waiting for you (already set up) when you get back.

If you are the type of guy that needs to use your bakkie for work during the week and want to remove the camper, use the offloading frame and leave the AHA Transformer at home.

Moving the Transformer onto or off your bakkie, A/T Trailer or offloading frame is a one-man job that takes just a few minutes with a hand winch.

You can decide whether you want to tow or carry the Transformer, and you can change your mind before every trip.

It is not something you decide once at purchase time, and have to live with for the rest of your life. It is a decision you make when you decide where to go next.

If you want to see it for yourself, book a demo and we will show you how everything works, and answer all your questions too. No sales pitch, no obligations afterwards, just a proper in-person demo to see how things work first-hand. Book a time that suits you: https://www.ahalekker.com/book-a-demo

If you just want to chat first, send us a WhatsApp message and we can start a conversation to see how the AHA Transformer fits into your life. Message us on WhatsApp: https://www.ahalekker.com/whatsapp

Kom loer gerus na die nuwe AHA-Transformer kampeereenheid by die Elgin Sport Club Grabouw skou!🏕️6 - 8 November 2026
26/10/2026

Kom loer gerus na die nuwe AHA-Transformer kampeereenheid by die Elgin Sport Club Grabouw skou!🏕️
6 - 8 November 2026

Not many people know this, but a customer in a wheelchair changed the way the AHA A/T Trailer side doors open.The side d...
15/10/2026

Not many people know this, but a customer in a wheelchair changed the way the AHA A/T Trailer side doors open.

The side doors first opened up and down. We later redesigned them to swing open sideways, towards the front, to create a bigger opening.

Then in 2025 we changed them again. A lady in a wheelchair wanted to get into the trailer's bottom bed on her own, without anyone’s help. So the doors now open upwards with the help of gas struts, and she can transfer in unassisted.

It worked so well that every A/T Trailer has had it since.

Good design often starts with one person’s need.

If you want to find out whether it works for you, your chair, and the way you transfer, come and try it with us. We will show you everything, at your pace, with no obligation.

Book a time that suits you: https://www.ahalekker.com/book-a-demo

Or if you would rather just chat first, message us on WhatsApp: https://www.ahalekker.com/whatsapp

Into hunting and fi****ms, especially big bore ri**es? The BASA Corporate Shoot is this Saturday, 17 October, at Blue Gu...
15/10/2026

Into hunting and fi****ms, especially big bore ri**es? The BASA Corporate Shoot is this Saturday, 17 October, at Blue Gum Valley Shooting Range, Bronkhorstspruit.

We’ll be there from 07:00 with the AHA Transformer, our slide-on bakkie camper, so come and have a look and see how it works for hunting trips.

Not sure what to expect? Here’s what happened at last year’s event: https://youtu.be/mxIAHDgiu8o

More about the BASA Corporate Shoot: https://bigboresa.org/basa-corporate-shoot-2026/

Corporate Shoot 2025 Highlights Reel

Kom loer gerus na die nuwe AHA-Transformer kampeereenheid by die Stellenboch skou!🏕️23 - 25 Oktober 2026
13/10/2026

Kom loer gerus na die nuwe AHA-Transformer kampeereenheid by die Stellenboch skou!🏕️

23 - 25 Oktober 2026

About a quarter of a century ago, Dawie Maas built the first prototype of the camper he wanted. That prototype became th...
12/10/2026

About a quarter of a century ago, Dawie Maas built the first prototype of the camper he wanted. That prototype became the AHA-45, named for its 45-second setup time. The AHA-45 was later redeveloped into the AHA-15, which cut the setup time to 15 seconds.

These photos show where it started. They are still in a photo frame at our factory.

08/10/2026

Ons kyk vandag bietjie terug na 'n TV-onderhoud wat Dawie 'n ruk gelede op Die Groot Ontbyt gehad het.

Indien jy enige vrae het oor die AHA Transformer, stuur vir ons 'n WhatsApp-boodskap. Marisca sal met graagte help om enige onduidelikheid op te klaar.

Of kom kyk gerus self hoe mens dit oopmaak, waar alles gebêre word, en hoe dit by jou lewe kan inpas. Maak 'n afspraak vir 'n persoonlike demonstrasie by ons fabriek in Pretoria: https://www.ahalekker.com/book-a-demo

Something small is about to make big news.Can you tell what it is? If you've been to the factory lately, you may have al...
07/10/2026

Something small is about to make big news.

Can you tell what it is? If you've been to the factory lately, you may have already seen it.

Keep an eye out for updates later this month.

This is the AHA Braai.A compact braai that you can take apart and pack away. Keep the fire going at the back, and scrape...
07/10/2026

This is the AHA Braai.

A compact braai that you can take apart and pack away. Keep the fire going at the back, and scrape coals forward to braai on.

The grid height is adjustable, so you can find the right heat for chicken or a steak.

It is on display at our factory now, and you can buy one today.

Want to know more? Tap the WhatsApp button and we'll help.

Address

Unit 35, Sildale Park, 148 Conveyor Road, Silvertondale

0184

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30
Thursday 07:30 - 16:30
Friday 07:30 - 13:00

Telephone

+27128046111

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