trayon camper

Hi Sharon,
Thanks for that feed back, and I would appreciate the email/details of the person who built your unit
thanks
joe

Hi Craig,
So you think the new Hilux desiel would have trouble with the final load weight on the likes of Darren's trips(allowing for suspension upgrade)....as the 360kg extra weight would only be offset by getting rid of a 15kg tent....and something has to be done about fuel capacity which on the hilux is around 80/90lt.
cheers
joe

Because of the sturdyness of the camper & it's many features it does weigh a little more than some others. I asume the 360kg is the dry weight so by the time you load yourself, water, food, fuel, clothing, bedding then add this to the tray, bull bar, winch, compressor etc it will be up around the 1.2+ tonne mark. I suspect that next to no one with a Trayon (or almost any other slip on camper) can keep the weight down enough on a desert trip to be legal. On top of the tent you do lose the weight of a mattress, stove, fridge & storage boxing.
My mate has found his hard to drive in sand despite being fitted on a turbo cruiser although there is no doubt they are strong enough to take over almost any terrain. He also fitted Firestone air bags which carried the additional weight perfectly.
Would you be able to follow Daz up the desert? Yes but that extra convienience & comfort does come at a price that being it will be harder to get over the dunes. Not sure how the new Hilux would handle the weight as I haven't seen one fitted but on Patrols, Cruisers & Landrovers they are pretty good.
If you are up this way I can organise for you to speak with me mate, have a chat, closer inspection.
Cheers Craig..........

Hi Trevor,
I looked at it at show and it is good value for money....The ladder height and getting onto it to get down I find difficult....Have been wondering if more effective laddrs are available.
Cheers
Joe

Hi Joe

We have the Carryme too and love it.....easy to put up, little less weight than the Trayon and great value for money too.
We got one of those mutlifold ladders (get decent brand quality one - no cheapie) and we took the 2 middle pieces out rejoined it with bolts (spring washes too, I think) and we use lock tight (glue) to secure the bolts better.

We looked at Trayon and our immediate impression was we were impressed, but what we wanted to do with the Trayon did not suit us.
We have met some people since looking at them 2 years ago who have them and one copule actually put extra doors on the outside that to access the inside instead of having to undo it and unpack stuff to get to things. This is more money but maybe well worth it?

Cya
Tripp'n
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Hi Tripp'n,
Yes I agree, that extra weight is a bit much and will limit where you can go.
Good points about the ladder.....the Carry Me package is more flexable.
thanks for your comments
cheers
joe