Camper Trailer Seal

Hi Rob, thanks for the info, any dust problems?

Regards.. Baz.

Baz, I've recently returned from travelling through Cape York and outback Qld. We had dust problems (who doesn't). I don't think it got in through the seal that you're concerned about - it was mostly through the PVC top cover and rear tailgate. My camper section is not the flip up type on gas struts - it's bolted to the trailer. cheers. Rob.

Rob, my top arrived today, heavier than I anticipated. I dont think I will be happy with the hinges/latches supplied as I'm sure it will move around, but will try them & maybe solid fix later Sealing the tailgate will be another project, may try block
foam to intercept dust under pvc cover.
Regards..Baz.

Hi John, thanks for the tips. I'm not sure how many attach points as top hasnt arrived yet. I thought probably only 4. I may consider a permanent multipoint
fix as I cant see that I will require the tip up side access very often. Your point re
the rim size & tent reaching ground is a good one & noted. I expect to tow with
rented vehicles on outback runs & thought that 16 splits will fit most with no offset
problems & if paired would get me to somewhere I could replace rubber if necessary.

Regards..Baz.

Baz,

We have the self adhesive foam and it works well.

I was just a bit confused when you say that you can't see that you will require the tip up side access very often.

I might be off track here but we use this feature all the time to access our stuff when the camper is folded down. Sometimes we can open up the tailgate but our kitchen is hung off this area and you can't get right into the trailer. Once we are set up we can lift the ply floor under the bed if we have to although we don't find ourselves having to do this much once we are all established.

Just wanted to let you know a bit about how much we use this feature.

Have a good one.

Baz,
For the same reason as mentioned above about springs, I'd personally go for the lighest wheel/tyre combo you can get, preferably alloys, as this reduces the unsprung weight and improves the ride of the trailer.

Side access? Like Brian, I use that all the time. I have my top secured with "over centre" latches that are easy to release and are locked with a padlock while in transit.
After my last trip I'm going to fit a couple more latches on the hinge side as well.

Another point about attaching the top. You'll have to get a couple of hinges welded onto the top/side of the trailer. I'd suggest getting a square bar welded full lenght, firmly secured at both ends, to mount the hinges. Same on the latch side. Mine only has short reo bars to attach the hinges and this allows a lot of flex. Have had to have it rewelded 'cause flexing causes the side plate metal to crack where the reinforcing bar ends (hope that's clear ;-) Corrugations are fun, NOT. :-(((

Thanks Brian & John, my top arrived today & is heavier than I anticipated. I'm
not sure I'll be happy with the latch/hinge arrangement supplied as I suspect it will
move around more than I like, but I will try it & permanent fix if unhappy. I dont
feel the lack of side lift will be a concern as I intend to make up to 3 slide drawers,
& all taken will reside therein. My kitchen will be a slider as well & not tailgate hung. I have access under bed if required. As a matter of interest, the manual states that the top should be lashed down in addition to the latches supplied, bit
of a worry!! Regards..Baz.

Grizzle, thanks mate,all noted.

Regards..Baz.