camper trailers
Submitted: Friday, Feb 02, 2001 at 01:00
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emma
Is independent
suspension the way to go or heavy duty leaf spring with shockers.
Mixed replies from dealers - we are not in the kimberly camper or track
shack price range but can afford to custom build trailer.
SOuthern cross camper kit seems to suit us but should we modify the trailer to independent susp?
Reply By: Joseph Baz - Sunday, Feb 04, 2001 at 01:00
Sunday, Feb 04, 2001 at 01:00
Emma: independant
suspension is a lot smother on the ride, however the good old spring job still very popular....I have a wandering star camper with heavy duty springs,been around oz twice over all types of terrain...
This is not a 10 or 15,000 trailer but sure is good value for money,also Trailer Parts in
Perth manufacture a frame with the ind. susp arms
Sugar Glider is the oldest brand they r in
Melbourne...also
check www.hireemholiday.com.au
let me know what type of veh r u towing with
cheers
Joe
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Reply By: Joseph Baz - Sunday, Feb 04, 2001 at 01:00
Sunday, Feb 04, 2001 at 01:00
Emma: independant
suspension is a lot smother on the ride, however the good old spring job still very popular....I have a wandering star camper with heavy duty springs,been around oz twice over all types of terrain...
This is not a 10 or 15,000 trailer but sure is good value for money,also Trailer Parts in
Perth manufacture a frame with the ind. susp arms
Sugar Glider is the oldest brand they r in
Melbourne...also
check www.hireemholiday.com.au
let me know what type of veh r u towing with
cheers
Joe
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Follow Up By: Emma - Monday, Feb 05, 2001 at 01:00
Monday, Feb 05, 2001 at 01:00
Joe thanks for the advice.
We have a NIssan GQ patrol and are planning to head to WA for about10 weeks. The whole reason for the trailer is to abandon our freedom base tent and use a tent/trailer combo. We have the info about sugar glider. So thanks. Wish us luck.
Emma
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Reply By: Glen Halford - Sunday, Feb 04, 2001 at 01:00
Sunday, Feb 04, 2001 at 01:00
Emma. I have a custom built trailer with heavy duty leaf springs With greaseable shackle pins.The trailrer has been towed up the cape and across the simpson many times with few problems.You can buy leaf springs almost any where in Australia.Shockers are a good idea to help the cargo ride a bit smoother.Also you can fit a spare leaf spring underneath the trailer on pins which is very handy.
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Reply By: tim - Friday, Feb 09, 2001 at 01:00
Friday, Feb 09, 2001 at 01:00
emma - we (family of 4) have a custom built 7x4 with h/d leaf springs and to date has travelled over 100,000 klms without failure on every track that you could imagine - a little regular maintance goes a long way
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