Something simple. I don't think so

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Member - Kim M (VIC)

I've recently started to look around for a very robust trailer (not camper) capable of cross country travel.

Easy you say? Well I'm here to tell you, there is a gap in the communication process.

After a bit of looking around, I rang a manufacturer and was told their Off Road model was bullet proof. Went around and was presented with something akin to a domestic box trailer with a few additions. It then started to get interesting:

Me "I want a full chassis with an incorporating A frame"
Reply "You don't need that, come and have a look at our new kitchen"
Me " Can you construct a suspension system to my requirements"
Reply "The springs are really strong. Now come over here and I'll show you our other models"
Me (starting to get exasperated) "I want to talk about your advertised capacity to build a purpose built trailer"
Reply "All of our trailers will satisfy your needs"

At this stage it was obvious this particular person didn't have a clue what I was talking about. So I left.

Can anyone recommend a manufacturer in Melbourne who has some measure of experience in delivering what I need?

Regards

Kim

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Reply By: Smithy-GUIV - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 03:07

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 03:07

Hi Kim,

Give Tru Blu Campers a try. They make trailers as well as the normal camper trailers.

Web site is www.trublucampers.com.au

Smithy

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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY (VIC) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 12:23

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 12:23

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Reply By: Member - John - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 05:57

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 05:57

Kim, Try Greg at Smithies Outback Gear in Cranbourne, 59954325, very easy to talk too and knows his stuff, if you are on the Eastern side of Melbourne, he may be able to help. John

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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 17:57

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 17:57

John

I spoke to a mob on the Sth Gippsland H/way (near Greens Rd) this morning. Is this the same manufacturer?

Regards

Kim

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Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 06:49

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 06:49

Kim,

I had mine built by Jim at Coota Campers in Cootamundra, a bit further away from Melbourne but he may be able to assist.

Check my Rig pics for the type of suspension and chassis frame he used.

www.cootacampers.com.au

no affiliation just a very happy customer

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 06:53

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 06:53

Forgot to add the suspension is the same as the Strzelecki model of their campers.

The tare weight is about 500kg

Cheers Kev

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Reply By: Bob&Deb - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 06:51

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 06:51

G'day Kim ; We have built similar requests before, my mobile number is 0428300357.
Regards Bob

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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 17:58

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 17:58

Bob

I'll give you a ring tomorrow.

Many thanks

kim

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Follow Up By: Bob&Deb - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 06:59

Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 06:59

G'day Kim, just touching base to see if you are still interested in meeting to discuss your requirements, for specialized trailer.My mobile number is 0428300357. God willing we may talk soon.

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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 21:45

Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at 21:45

Bob

Tried to get you on the phone last Friday without any luck. I'll give you a ring tomorrow.

Regards

Kim

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Reply By: Eric from Eric Christopher Wholesale Vehicles - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 07:52

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 07:52

Victorian Trailers in Thomastown , build a very strong trailer , and they do offer a off road suspension model . Ask for Adam and tell him Eric Christopher gave you the mail cheers

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Reply By: gbc - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 08:25

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 08:25

track trailers (as in the t-van) build military spec trailers for various countries.

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 09:48

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 09:48

Kim
I bought an off road trailer from O'Briens in the 90s , They will do a trailer to your specs,

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Reply By: Dirty Patrol - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 15:53

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 15:53

I too recomend O'brians they will build a good trailer to your specs no bull%$#@
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Reply By: Member - John - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 19:32

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 19:32

Kim, in reply to your follow up to me, no, Smithy is in Cranbourne, just down from the Police Station, Cooper Court. Fruedian slip, typed Copper Court first, LOL.

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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 20:56

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 at 20:56

John

There use to be a manufacturer in the Station St area of Cranbourne who made a very good trailer. Very easy to get on with, and prepared to listen. If it's the same fella I'll be happy to talk to him again.

Many thanks

Kim

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