Camper Trailers

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 21:30

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Buying a Camper Trailer

For many campers the decision over the 'living quarters' poses the greatest quandary in the pre-trip planning. Other than a wide range of trailers,

Member - Drew P (VIC)

Been looking around for camper trailers.

Sighted one at "Ezy Trail'. Seems ok but having little experience in this area looking for advice.

Is there a better option?

Regards

Drew

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Reply By: Ianw - Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 21:39

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 21:39

Start by reading the article on this site !!

http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Trailers/Buying.aspx

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Follow Up By: Ianw - Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 21:40

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 21:40

http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Trailers/Buying.aspx

Ian

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Reply By: Member - Drew P (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 22:10

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 22:10

Thank you. I have read the article and it was helpful, however, looking for anyone who has first hand experience with them. Have looked at the overall trailers and found that little details are a bit shabby. (ie: on the battery/water holders there are bolt heads that stick out and as a result internally bolt length is excessive)

I maybe a bit picky but want to do it right.

Cheers

Drew

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Follow Up By: Member - Cozzie Toodyay (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 22:26

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 22:26

Hey Drew plenty of good info on the Myswag site mate

Cozzie

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Follow Up By: Member - Drew P (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 22:31

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 22:31

Thanks Cozzie

Will check it out.

Appreciate the feedback

Cheers

Drew

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Follow Up By: Sigmund - Thursday, Dec 30, 2010 at 05:49

Thursday, Dec 30, 2010 at 05:49

Also look at the campertrailers.org website and associated Yahoo group.

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Follow Up By: Sigmund - Thursday, Dec 30, 2010 at 06:04

Thursday, Dec 30, 2010 at 06:04

You know you can go straight to other sources by using Google advanced search?

Just type "brand name" in the phrase field, camper trailer above that field, and in the results window you sometimes need to limit the pages to Australia.

Anyway, here are some user reports:

http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88244

Sounds like from those this is a unit you are likely to have to work on. No drama if you've got the budget and skills and are prepared to.

Key questions for off-road use is quality of the build and weight of components.

Eg. I've seen so called 'off road' models that only have 50x50 draw bar and coupling welded to a flat steel plate welded to the bar.

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