Sunday, Jul 24, 2005 at 22:18
We have just taken one over to Wa doing 17000ks over bitumen and dirt roads.
No major problems.
We purchased our one new so got the same rims as our vehicle.
We got a drifta kitchen fitted. Worked a treat. The added bench space was used all the time and this bench stopped any thing moving when put toggether as
well as stopping any dust getting into the kitchen. We even carred real glasses including wine glasses and proper coffee cups. Hate to drink coffee or wine out of plactic or tin. Only problem we had was on the really corrigated roads and there was quite a few the water pump would pump water out. We fixed this by putting a rubber band around the tap. Have since spoken to
John adn he said they had a faulty batch of taps and bring back trailer and he would replace.
The seals on the trailer prevented most of the dust getting into the trailer. Found one side had more and discovered a small hole which allowed the dust to get in but it was such a small amount we werent worried and we went on some very dusty tracks.
The only concern we had was the weight on the front towbar. We had a tilting boat trailer on the trailer, boatmotor and fuel tank on the front on top of the pole carrier which was put onsideways and not upright to allow this as
well as a aluminum box which we got made especially to hold buckets standing up.The 4 jerry cans are also in front of the axle so we were right on the weight limit for our car but if you didnt have a boat etc would not be a problem. OUr spare wheel is on the back of the triailer. The stone shield worked
well although we had to replace some of the zip clips along the way. We carried between the shield and the storage box a bag containing starter timber for fires with the heavier timber on top of the vehicle. LOts of
places u could have fires but no timber available so we always carried a supply with us. We creased the stone shield when a roo hit the car and trailer and we just pushed back into position.
The canvas stood up to realy heavy rain with no leakage and the thickness stopped lights and moon etc from coming in made for great sleep ins in the mornings.
We carried under the bed which we used fitted sheets and a doona a 5ft table - will take smaller next time unless going to one place for a week, 2 large comfy reclining chairs-was I in trouble for them, the ladder and the awning and kitchen and side ends. The cover still fitted and we put the shade cloth for under the tent - a definate must to save the floor of the tent from mud, rocks, prickles etc as
well as the kitchen area on top of the folded up tent.
We rarely put up the awning and kitchen end but of course when we go to one place for a week it goes up.
If you want any futher info please contact on email jenkie@optusnet.com.au.
Looking forward to my next trip with the camper.
Cheers
Robyn
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