We don't know what we want until we have it
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 at 19:45
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Kim and Damn Dog
I have a camper trailer which I’m more than happy with and don’t want to sell it. However, a recent injury means that I won’t be able to set it up anymore (too heavy).
After a bit of head scratching I’m looking at removing the tent section and replacing it with a lift up lid, which will also have a roof top tent attached.
Couple of questions:
Can anyone recommend a good aluminium or steel fabricator in the south east of
Melbourne?
There are a number of roof top tents on the market....any recommendations? Ease of use and access will be the priority.
The only down side to this, is I’ll have to sleep with Damn Dog and listen to her burble, fart, whine and slapping all night. LOL.
Regards
Kim
Reply By: Chris & Sue - Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 at 23:20
Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 at 23:20
G'day Kim,
I can't help with the metal workers in
Melbourne, but we've just done the same thing. We've had The Camel Group customise one of their C/Ts and put a Maggiolina Airlander on a steel plate hinged on top of the trailer. Works a treat for us two old buggers.
It's really easy to set up, you can still open the trailer with the tent erected (after ensuring no one's in it!) and is a lot easier than using it on top of the Land Cruiser. We have an OzTent that attaches on either side for getting changed in, etc and a OzTrail gazebo over the kitchen area for longer stays.
I'll put up a couple of pics in the morning (my server's down at the moment). E-mai me (chris at rosscomp dot com dot auif you'd like more details.
Cheers,
Chris
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Follow Up By: Member - Chris & Sue R (QLD) - Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 10:58
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 10:58
Hi Kim,
Pics as noted above.
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The whole shebang with OzTent on the side and OzrRail gazebo over the
kitchen. Side walls of gazebo missing due to very high humidity and the need to get any breeze around.
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Getting set up with tent up.
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Travelling position. All nice and low profile.
Cheers,
Chris
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Follow Up By: Kim and Damn Dog - Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 15:25
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 15:25
Gidday Chris
Very similar to what I had in mind. Can you send me your telephone number on kimmc@satlink.com.au before I speak to Camel please. My number at
home is (03) 97821701.
I have the Camel Bushman and would be interested to know if your lid could be fitted to my trailer using the existing hinges.
My main concerns are strength, dust sealing and ease of use.
I also spoke to
John O'Brian from O'Brians Campers this morning regarding a trades top with the roof top camper above that.
Many thanks for your help.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 11:33
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 11:33
Kim,
I've got an idea that may suit that frail, decrepid, old carcass of yours :-)
It will save the need to lift the lid and make everything nice and light.
This time bring the camper with you, I need to see it. You know where I am.
Give me a call first 9706 6527.
Cheers,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Kim and Damn Dog - Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 16:29
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 at 16:29
Gidday Jim
***Frail, decrepit, old carcass of yours?***
Have a look in the mirror you grumpy old fart. You can't even get through a beer without sucking on an oxygen bottle!!!
We’re going to take the trailer down to O’Brians in Greens Rd next week. I give you a call after that.
Regards
Kim
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