New 4x4 Trailer
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:32
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Boo
Gooda, I'm looking at having a new off road trailer built so as I can drop a camping (tent) unit on top brand of which is still undecided. What I'm trying to find is a reputable trailer manufacturer that builds a rugged unit to my own secs, such as 3 jerry can holders , a lockable storage uit on each corner of the trailer for things like the battery and gas bottles, galvanising etc. Can any one suggest a manufacturer or have any advice on what should be included etc. Pictures would be great to get sme ideas from. Thanks.
Reply By: MrBitchi - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:39
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:39
Where are you?????
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Follow Up By: Boo - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:47
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:47
OOPs ....
Canberra, but any NSW manufacturers would be fine.
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Follow Up By: MrBitchi - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:55
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 14:55
Can't help you there. I'm in Brissy.
Cheers,
John.
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Reply By: Rosco - Bris. - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:10
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:10
Boo
I'm Brissie based too, so no help there .... BUT .... DON'T accept anything but hot dip galv. It'll pay off in the long run.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Mozza (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:38
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:38
boo. there are heaps of manufacturers around.. try doing searches on google.. and also yellowpages. there are atleast 5 good ones in
Newcastle alone that i know of!
i did a bit of searching prior to xmas in regards to
suspension components etc... so search "off road trailers" in the best search engine "exploroz" and you'll be guaranteed to find some answers.
one of the cheaper options was to get a standard heavy duty off-road trailer from a manufacturer.. and add-on extras at your desire.
mine getting fabricated at the moment.. will post pics when complete. she'll be a little pearler.
i'll back up the hot dipped galvanised comment from above too.
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:43
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:43
Agree with Mozza,
Do a search or visit a Caravan and camping show and ask the many makers of camper trailors that have displays, most will custom build for you.
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:45
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 15:45
Visit the Illawarra caravan and camping show , soon on.
See post above.
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Follow Up By: Boo - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 20:16
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 20:16
Thanks , Planning on going to the Illawarra expo this weekend.
Will be tryinging all the different companies then.
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Reply By: Shaker - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 18:00
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 18:00
Australian Trailers in
Melbourne make the trailers for heaps of camper trailer manufacturers, including Outback Campers. Try them!
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Reply By: Glenn (VIC) - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 19:19
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 19:19
Hi Boo,
Try
Tambo Campers
Cheers
Glenn
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Follow Up By: Gully - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 20:26
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 20:26
Hi Boo;
2 years ago we took delivery of a camper trailer from a company called Coffs Canvas (obviously in
Coffs Harbour). They specialise in caravan canvas work and make their own camper trailers under the name of Coolabah Campers. They manufacture the trailers in house to your specs (if required). Ours is hot dip gal-the only way to go as far as I am concerned. Nothing was a problem to them and we have ended up with a unit that is as strong as the proverbial brick #@!& *&%#@.
Cheers.
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Reply By: TheUndertaker - Thursday, Feb 10, 2005 at 20:28
Thursday, Feb 10, 2005 at 20:28
Lots of different makes around, looked for a looooong time to find a manufacturer who would build exactly what I wanted,found it, www.ridgebackcampers.com.au mounted on a pacific trailer , is all ally so can never rust ,dry weight 300kg , find a better/lighter full ofroad ? doubt it !!
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