Paramount Camper trailers

Willie
I visited Paramount on the Gold Coast and was told they are making them from a high grade of stainless steel. Maybe the alloy or SS are options. The maker also said he uses quality long springs and this sorts the vibration problems.

With aluminium for beach I would also be concerned about stray current and corrosion because it would be hard to isolate the black steel and the alloy.

I was previously keen to get a Trackabout, but all is on the backburner at present. It is easy to get recommendations for (say) Trackabout (strong units) or Customline (ok strength but cheap), but maybe Paramount is a bit new (?).

However I do not know enough about trailers to be a good judge.

EV700

Initial posting was about QLD companies I believe, however you asked the question.

IMO Southern Cross better than other 2 by far.

Red Rock canvas work I saw at the show was so bad that it was embarrassing. Casuarina only been around for a short while and product looks same as Outback and Tru Blu.

In fact I would see Outback (20 years in business) or Southern Cross. Another point is that Outback trailers (Vic) have great re-sale as they have the name over a number of years.

Robbo

PS My vote would be Outback over Red Rock and Casuarine - seen them all Outback a class above these other ones. As pointed out this was a Qld query before it was hijacked.

Agree - I rate fibreglass very highly and would like to hear if an affordable unit is available. The ones you mentioned are quite expensive.

I know with the cost of mounlds etc they are never cheap.

Rob

Ted and robbo i dont know when you last seen red rock or casuarina but i thought they were really good i know casuarina have only been in business for not long but they looked damn good to me. Outback were good to. if you could point out what you didnt like about red rock and casuarina i would much appreciate it thanks.also ted i didnt hijakk might have thought there might have been a dealer in queensland for those mobs. It is a open forum remember.

haryey

Yeh it is an open forum and my opinion is clearly Southern Cross or Outback. If you are looking in same market as Casuarine and Red Rock look also at Simon Hird Canvas as they are basic and serviceable.

When did I see them last ? Two weeks ago at the Sandown Show. Before that I have been to Cas and RR Melb showrooms in last 3 months.

What is wrong with Casuarina and Red Rock. Probably not too much but Outback and Southern Cross are more refined. This usually comes from a lot of experience. ( former canvas blind manufactuere talking)

Further to another posting Red Rocks Canvas was shocking. Thin poor quality and sewing ordinary. Looks imported to me. They had some red canvas which would be bloody hot in the centre. Credit where it is due, their offraod independent suspensdion was great although expensive.

Casuarine. Went to see them as they were mentioned in every forum question re camper trailer with tel. number or web address quoted. (interesting) Looking at all options given my first choice camper was quoting 9 months wait.

Couldn't understand why so much fuss with only a handfull on the road (told 6). Found they were very similar in price and design as Outback & TruBlu. I'd rather deal with established companies where I know re-sale, as mentioned, and guaranteed back up will be forthcoming.
Also they send their canvas out and I'm biased about that.

A friend in blind business told me, a prominent Frankston businessman is ready for an all out assault with campers. Hiring canvas machinists and welders/fabricators. Great for us looking around and more pressure on the ever growing camper companies. I guess that is why I like established and some guys like Kis Campers will eventually fold.

IMO of course.

Good luch with your selection.

Ted

Ted I chose Casuarina as I liked what I saw and the way they sold their product. I looked around and checked out all the forums (like people do) before using the web, phone and eyes to see them and now as I have purchased a camper (it is being built) I feel I can talk about my experience. As there were others in the 4WD club I belong to that are interested in getting a camper I added a section on the clubs forum so others could see the build up. I'm just a happy customer!
Jonesy

ted
red rock said they only used imported tops on there cheapest trailers.
i will look into that thankyou. I dont know who you spoke to at casuarina but i was quoted 6 weeks wait on my camper. simon hird were is he located

Simon Heard is in Shepparton.

Red Rock is crazy using imported stuff as the backlash including this forum has been severe in the past.

My first choice was not Casuarina it was another Melb manufacturer. They are 9 months lead time for good reason, great value and quality.

I'm now looking at alternatives and most likely I will choose Outback, TruBlu or Southern Cross.

Hope that clarifies.

Ted

cheers ted.
my choice is with now southerncross or casuarina IMO they do the best canvas work and i like there trailers. i will however be going to the show this weekend to check out whats around before i make a final decision thanks for all your help.