Buying a Trailer in SA

Arrow trailers , Kessner trailer, YP trailers in Pt Clinton
I would stay away from Tough Built in the Gawler area.

Also Modern trailers at Lonsdale & Pooraka.

If you intend to use it for camping, I would suggest an off-road model with extended sides would be the best choice.

I bought mine from Kessner Trailers and I recall discussing the optimal height for the sides of the trailer. My criteria was a trailer I could use for off-road travel and storage of my camping gear, but also one I could use for other purposes around the home.

I decided on one with a 360mm deep tub section, rather than the "normal" 560mm deep tub more appropriate for a camper.
This allows an easier "reach" from the sides when shoveling sand, etc. but you do lose space more important to a full time camper.

Another good choice is an extended draw bar which makes long distance towing and reversing easier and also provides the extra room necessary for the inclusion of a (lockable) storage box on the A-frame at some stage or other.

Most manufacturers will "build to order" with whatever features and options you require. I suggest you provide your main requirements and they should be able to offer their recommendations and pricing structure to suit.

Bill.

Paul, have a look here.

trailer info

we used to be a reseller for Arrow Trailers. No money in it though. They make a fair product.

I don,t know if TREG Trailers are still in business, but they were the best one time.

Skippy, Sand man, Louie, Mal and Di

thanks for the replies will get a few prices.

Is it worth to get it galv chassis and zincanneal body? Cost about $300.

Thanks for the help really appreciate it

Paul

Hi Paul,

Try RV Trailers http://www.rvtrailers.com.au/. The owner is Geoff Pratt - his father used to make the Prattline vans which were (and some say still are) very inovative for their day. He makes everything to order. Not sure about his costs, but I can recommend his work.
Cheers
Gerry

G'Day Paul,

Gal trailer large initial cost but worthwhile long term

What to look for?

Look how far back the drawbar goes under the trailer. The further back generally the better the trailer

Box section frame under the floor, no angle iron

Wiring hidden away and soldered. Most just twisted together with a bit of electrical tape to cover

LED lights, they are so bl**dy cheap these days all trailers should have them

Long springs, (900mm), with shackle connection, not slipper

Square axle

heavy steel floor, chequer plate usual. Look along floor to make sure it holds shape, not dips along the length.

Some use folded chequer plate for floor and sides, but no common these days.

Drawbar 4" box section or HEAVY angle iron. Look at Aussie Swag campertrailer drawbar as a base.

Hope this helps

Rolande

Ended up buying a 7x4 trailer with 500mm sides.

50x50 RHS Galv Chassis

draw bar back to the springs, 1500mm exposed draw bar

Aluminium Checker plate floor and sides.

from MW Tool Box

Thought it was better to get the basic structure of the trailer right and add the nice stuff later.