Budget camper trailer dealers

Thanks. I was going to look at Dingo but a mate is looking for the same spec but in on-road and they apparently will not consider the detachable room off the side. The would mean a visit to a canvas place and more expense.

They seem OK so I just need to find a place I can go and look at one I suppose. How is is for weight? I ask because I noticed that the basic Tru Blu (vulture) came in at 550K. With the brake limit at 750K, it doesnt seem like a lot for our gear at 200K.
I dont know if I am over cautious but I have done the trip around Australia with 4x4 and tent so I know how much you end up hauling. That was before kids.

Muskrat, I doubt you'll get anything under the 500-550kg mark, unless you're buying a very sub-standard trailer to carry your tent around... Opt for the brakes to suite the heavier load and have confidence the trailer will last the journey... My Tambo comes in at 530kg before we pack the spare bedroom, 40L water 40L fuel and about 5 ton of kids stuff...

Muskrat, you could get away with somewhere around $7k with the Tambo Burra

A price list for the camper and accessories is on this page...

Blue, I didnt realise that Tambo did the spare room so thats good info. Unless you added that at a later date? Will definately give them a visit anyway. Thanks.

Muskrat

There's some good info coming through. The liberty link shows a camper tent that I am sure is one of the imported ones from China. I think Primus bring them in. I saw a Primus camper top at a recent show and I know why they are cheap.

I reckon Tambo (Melb), O'Briens (Melb but expensive) and Advernture (SA) are the ones I can see have a great deal of though put into them.

Al

Muskrat,
got the spare bedroom with the final package. If you go this route but want to pick up the bedroom later, make sure you tell them as modifications to the main tent area must be made during initial construction to accept the bedroom even if you don't want it yet ...

We have the cooper but at the time budget allowed... The burra is a steel plate floor whereas the cooper is chequer plate and the tent size of the burra is a little smaller... Go and visit Keith and Amanda at their factory off Lewis Rd in Wantirna Sth... 2 nicer people you'll probably never meet. They have even taken the time to help me out with canvas repairs to equipment other than the camper(in fact the camper has required no attention since we got it nearly 2 years ago, as one would expect...) and at an exceptional price.

Where Mr Dingo took great delight in picking faults and name calling with his competition, Tambo simply took the time to show every aspect of their system and suggested we should have a good look around to make certain we were making the right choice.

Allan3198,they have nothing to do with primus and are NOT imported from china, primus might be bringing in cheap canvas but can assure you Liberty are not, they are Australian made, I did a lot of research prior to handing over my cash. People should check first before making statements that could put bad word of mouth around about a company.This company sells a bleep load of these campers and dont even have to show up at camping and caravan shows to try and sell you bull bleep . Our friends have had there's for 2 years so far and have had no trouble with the canvas or any of the stiching or water leaks or the trailer for that matter not like some of the top name brands that I have read on this forum. Steve M

When Liberty first came to Australia it was made in China , the quality was very poor, but I have heard the canvas work is made in Australia. You could buy the Camper trailer which tests a big range of them.
There are some cheaper brands what did use 8 oz or less in the roof area.

Hi there SA_Patrol, that is correct but they now use 12 or 14oz, I forget now, but is now made in Australia. Anyway time will tell on the quality of the canvas and hopefully I get a good run out of it, I showed the trailer specs to a mate of myn at work and he thought going by them the trailer is quit solid,(he's a top grade welder if that what you would call him does stainless the lot and has so for the last 20 years so I am taking his word for it) so same again time and roads will tell how the build quality will really be. Either way when stopped for an extended period of time I will put a tarp over the top mainly to stop bird droppings from getting on the canvas, from what I read and heard it is hard to get off either quality of canvas. Havnt had it in the rain yet so will see if any leaks occur. I believe I am suppose to wet down a couple of times first and then let dry out prior to sleeping in it in the rain so that the stiching pulls tight ??? dont know wether thats true or not but will try it anyway.Is there any body that could confirm 100% that the canvas is made in Australia, I was only going by what I have read and by bits of info I have contained from here and there and also by the dealer them selves (yeah well) and from my mate but he forgets now where he got his info from that was over 2 years ago now. Regards Steve M

I agree with Allan3198, there is a lot of good info coming through so thanks for everyones input. I spoke to Liberty today and while I might consider one without the extra room, I cant actually get a stand up close look at one and I aint buying someting I have not seen. The guy I spoke to answered all my questions and it seems he has a great product but I cant buy blind. Seems like Tambo may be added to my short list if it looks like we can work out a deal. The good news is that there is a 4X4 and fishing expo on in Drouin this weekend and I know at least 3 manufacturers are turning up. Hoping for a show special!

Just for the record Muskrat, Tambo have their models set up in the factory so you can crawl in,out, under and over them before purchase...

Hi there Muskrat, yeah would have been either Bill or Morrie, as said can send you pics if you like, I didnt buy blind I was lucky my mate has one so could see the product first hand. Either way your gut feeling and the info you get will lead you to the one you want. Good luck with it all and hope which ever one you buy will do you good for years to come. Regards Steve M

Steve

Wasn't going to bother responding to your follow up 7 above given the tone. It seems someone (not from Liberty) has clarified in a professional manner. Thanks SA Patrol.

So much for your research.

Al

Hi there Allen3198, I owe you a huge apology from my above comments towards you, After your last reply I did some more searching today and have found out 100% that their canvas in INDEED from CHINA not made here in Australia, I have since been in touch with Liberty due to them Lying to me and I am following up further. Not that I can see any faults with mine or my mates but the fact that I was lied to by them and other people who are obviously linked with Liberty. I dont know about primus I didnt get around to finding that out Im not concerned about that as I am more bleep off that I was lied to, and believe me I took months making my mind up which camper to get. Obviously only time will tell on the quality. I am taking some of the canvas from the annexe wall to a place tomorrow to determine the oz. They also told me the canvas all round roof, walls, etc are 14.02oz canvas if not I will be going at them even harder. So once again I sincerly apologize for my mouthing off at you in regards to some thing that you are totally write about. And yes I should also do more research myself before mouthing off at some body and putting them down especially when it is open for a huge amount of people to read. For anybody else that is also reading this Allen's knowledge is correct, so much for me ill informed research. Sincerly Regards Steve M

Steve

No worries apology accepted. Hope it stands up to the elements, although I'm a little dubious.

All the best.

Al

Rob, yeah, brakes have been a concern. Even if the trailer is light its not hard to get a serious load in it.

Hayjude, thats not far from me. I will check them out. Thx.

Sar major is a quality Adelaide built budget trailer that i think has distributers in Melb.

Kev, I have been watching the trader but so far the difficult part with seond habd is the spare room. I have not seen any of that nature. I would be happy if I could find a deal with of the known campers that has the prep done for a room and build on it from there with the manufacturer. So far none that fit the bill.

Hi
Did manage to find a used Outback with the room on and a toolbox at a caravan dealer but they would not go below 6K. A new one without options is only $5700 so we dicided to go new with warranty.
After a lot of looking around our No.1 was Tambo but they couldnt guarantee getting one ready for us in time and I had better bargaining powere elsewhere. Basically, a mate wanted an on-road camper as well and we negotiated what we wanted with everything on at Tru Blu and only a bit over budget.. Should have it in a month.

Tru blue are building or opening a new place on boundary road near taht CD Supermarket place. Passed it today.. think thats the name of em... they had campers out the front