Am I paying too much ?

Is that an Obriens Dandenong?

What brand is it?

Its at Victorian Campers in Sunbury
Not sure on the brand, think they do them custom

Do you have to buy new?

My trailer which is very similar to yours cost $800 second hand and then I fitted a Treg Coupling for $200 including welding.

Shop around...you can buy a lot of travelling accesories for the $2000 difference.

Cheers,

Willie
Never a dull moment

Price seems about right.

We looked at a few off road trailers to put a tent unit on top and found them to be between $2000 to $3000 depending on whats on them.

I think its probably "top end" price, but yeah, seems about right.

sounds like a cameron ?1999 NISSAN NAVARA DUALCAB
DIESEL 3.2 & SPRINGY CARLTON TOY
2 awestruck kids (dads driving!)

Sounds a bit dear IMO
Trailers depreciate very quickly from new to "a price" and then do not seem to depreciate any further.....that is to say 2nd hand are generally good buys and then Appreciate to keep up with increased costs for new.

Eg I bought my 6x2 around 18 yrs ago for $80.00 Try getting a 2nd trailer for that cost now. Wow! am I cute
If yer ain't fishing, Yer ain't livin
Richard

Adam, I don't think it sounds too bad with the lockable top etc, I actually did a fair bit of homework and bought a second hand one a couple of months ago to take up to cape york. A couple of things to consider, different manufacturers have very different "off road" specs. and i would suggest that you ensure that you are getting a good sized axle & top quality springs (hopefully with rebound dampeners also), u bolts, plates etc. After I bought mine I went to Melbourne trailers who sell sell all these bits to get spares just in case, (very helpful and sell good stuff) which fortunately I did not need to use on the trip. Looking at other trailers up the cape (several broken on the side of the road) I really noticed the big variation in products.
One more thing, you did not mention stone guard, without one if you have a wagon you will sand blast the back of the car and probably break the back window (the spare on the front of the trailer will exacerbate this problem)
Some food for thought

Its all relative.

I personally wouldn't be taking a 2nd hand cheap "offroad" trailer of dobious background (paint is a wonderful thing) to the Cape. I would be wanting something I know would last the distance, therefore either a brand new one from a reputable trailer mob (O"briens, Cameron, and Simon Heard are 3 off the top of my head), or a 2nd handy from the same crew that checks out real well, would be an absolute minimum.

Home mades (unless a qualified welder and engineer) and some of these "offroad trailers that are barely more then beefed up tradesman trailers, I would leave well alone.

Wow ! Thanks for the great response everyone :)

I am pretty sure the companies workmanship compares to the likes of Obriens.

http://www.victoriancampertrailers.com.au

I'll be honest and say Im not too mechanically minded. What should I ask about the suspension to ensure it is of good quality ?

Any extras's that it should have ?

Thanks in advance
Adam

Adam,
Darren makes sense in his reply, but I would add that I would get a 7x4 rather than 6x4. I think it makes a big difference.
I would also have 18" sides, not 12"
Try Carac trailers in Dandenong also.
Ian

Okie Dokie....

I just got off the phone with them. Sounds like it has everything you all reccommended !

Its made by 'Australian Trailers'
18" sides
45mm full solid axle
eye to eye 7 leaf springs with rebound springs
Coupling (360 degree)

Think I found my trailer :)

Hi Adam ,
Check us out mate for our quality and value we are based at Victotian camper trailers or see us at the 4x4 national show 23rd october or go to our web site
www.toughcountry.com.au hope this helps