Sub $5k Camper Trailer Maiden Voyage

Ian, you are correct, no standard wine cellar on the scroogemobile, but I am
planning secure storage for my favoured tipple.
May call it the Bundybox or similar & install next to the fire extinguisher:)

Hi Stu-k, not much rocket science in the scroogemobile, but not many dollars either. Basically a 7 by 4 off road trailer bought new from a lovely Indian chap
who builds them to your spec. Around $2k with shackle springs,45mm sq axle,
new 6 stud hubs, swing tailgate, Ch.plate floor & guards,gas & jerry holders, 3
15 by 7 white steel rims new with sh*t tyres (could have had new at higher cost)
Treg hitch, vertical spare holder. Comes with weighbridge ticket (340 KG) & papers filled out for rego. ($190, dudded them on the stamp duty).
Top is Oztrail 9, Chinese of course, sourced on Ebay, delivered for around $2100.
Plenty of windows, full outside end opens, I assume to make it easier to move the
grand piano in. Widows have zipped covers, inside & out, all screened including
door. Sewn in floor. Queen sized mattress. All comes on marine ply base with
vinyl cover, latches & hinges, gas struts ,annexe roof attaches by zip, poles pegs
& ropes, & if all else fails...instructions!!.
Mods & additions include..roll out kitchen made of 12mm mdf, cost around $70,
A frame box made of 12mm mdf (Actually first attempt at kitchen, stuffed up
measurements, but will do nicely) cost about $50. Rubber insertion between top & trailer ($40), marine carpet ($60). Hinges & locks to make jerry holders useful
$40, Steel to make corner stabilisers $30, steel rod to make extra spare wheel carrier behind axle $25. Silver Tarp to cover whole shebang 8 by 6 m $80.
2 step ladder to get oldbaz into bed $20. Varous plastic rolling boxes to hold
everything else $50, fire extinguisher $30. & all insured by AAMI for $5k for $98.
Things like gas stove, 12 volt lights, battery packs, gas bottles, 3way fridge,
12 volt shower , furniture etc already existed & will be inserted as required.
There will be no water tank as I see carting any more than 2 by 20 L containers
as nothing more than burning fuel. 10 L a day is more than adequate to shower,
wash & cook (per person). I make this observation assuming water is available
daily to replenish. No auxiliary batteries, inverters or generators. $40 battery
booster packs will run lights & shower, recharge as you drive, beautiful!!.
Hell, Ive gone on a bit, better leave it there, anything else, please ask.
Regards..oldbaz

Thanks oldbaz gives me an idea as what I would be in for to build my own, damn I would sleep on the ground after the manditory stress relief bundys but the mrs......yeah well ya know.

Whats a booster pack?, sounds good as I havn`t got any under bonnet room for a second battery

Cheers

Baz,
Where abuot was this "nice little Indian fellow" located cause im in the market for an offroad trailer

Thanks

Rex

Stu-k, a booster pack is a self contained dry cell 12 volt battery that comes
with two heavy leads to connect to your battery for emergency starts. Also has
cig lighter outlet to run lights or shower or whatever. Not too heavy, portable, recharges from cig socket in car or 240 volt. Buy at autocrap type shops, 600 amp hour model costs about $40 if on special. Higher capacity available at higher cost.
Have seen the same as mine at up to $250 at 4WD shops & battery services, so
beware. last for weeks on lights only, less of course if running motors. Good stuff
& beats the hell out of hissing gas lights. Regards..oldbaz.

Rexysurf, The Indian trailer builder can be found at Custom Quality Trailers,
Airds Road, Minto, NSW. Just off freeway near Campbelltown. He was most accomodating re alterations etc & enjoys a friendly bargain over price.
Regards..oldbaz.

Baz,
thanks alot for the info mate. Ill give them acall

Lee

old baz...nothing worse than having to find water when you are out enjoying the fresh air of the bush...

get the tank...fill up at home, and all youll need to be concerned with then is where to buy the ice for the esky.

I have heard with these days of drought, some places are not real happy with using their water to fill your tanks...

must go there is a power failure here....

Thanks, will have to go shoppin

Oldplodder, I can only assume the sound of my missus snoring & a liberal dose
of Bundy drowned the Ultimate water pump out. That rain on the roof was
heaven though. Came home & not a bloody drop here.

Jimbo ,old mate,.. me thinks you may need counselling ???
Hang on, perhaps its me that needs it..:)

Brew69, good point mate, the foam job that came with it seems very supportive
to old bones, & remarkably light. Not as good as an innerspring of course, but if such gets wet, nearly impossible to dry before next sleep. Experience has shown
a wet foamie will dry in a few hours if tied to roofrack.
Regards..oldbaz.