Normal Trailer and Offroad Trailer

[fourteen8]

Thinking of getting a trailer instead of roof rack. I think trailer will have more use than roof rack.

Browsing on the net and ebay. and there are normal trailer and offroad trailer. How do you tell the different between the two?

[LandyAndy]

An off-road trailer should have the following
Heavy duty axle/springs(shackle type not slipper leaves) or independant suspension.
Larger rims and stronger hubs.
Preferable to have brakes.
Preferable to have an off-road hitch,ie Tregg or similar.
Andrew

[td express]

Yep, like LandyAndy said.

Are you looking for an actual camper or just a heavy duty trailer?

[richard4u2]

a normal trailer is light easy to maneuver, they can be taken off road but not at speed when do you think you will use it the most of road or on the tar top , just a tip if you do get a normal one get one built so that you can stand it up against a wall so its out of the way

[fourteen8]

camper trailer doesnt need to be offroad trailer right?!

I am thinking toward heavy duty trailer and might put tent on it in the future.
If I get a normal heavy duty trailer, how do I make it higher as my D2 may be higher than the trailer.

[Slunnie]

An off-road trailer should have the following
Heavy duty axle/springs(shackle type not slipper leaves) or independant suspension.
Larger rims and stronger hubs.
Preferable to have brakes.
Preferable to have an off-road hitch,ie Tregg or similar.
Andrew
They will also use stronger section chassis and drawbars, and the drawbars may be longer. The side section of the trailers may also be designed to be stiffer also.
If its for touring, then also look for shock fitment.

[Slunnie]

camper trailer doesnt need to be offroad trailer right?!

I am thinking toward heavy duty trailer and might put tent on it in the future.
If I get a normal heavy duty trailer, how do I make it higher as my D2 may be higher than the trailer.
Run the axle under the leaf springs.

[Jeelan]

An off-road trailer should have the following
Heavy duty axle/springs(shackle type not slipper leaves) or independant suspension.
Larger rims and stronger hubs.
Preferable to have brakes.
Preferable to have an off-road hitch,ie Tregg or similar.
Andrew

i'd also add that off road trailers generally should have RHS chassis - preferably 50x50mm. I've seen a lot of on road trailers made from angle iron rather than RHS.

I prefer 50 x 50 ladder style chassis (with a min of 4 cross beams inc the two at either end) and a 75/100 x 50 drawbar. Would also prefer the drawbar to be as close to the front spring hangers as possible....

RE springs - if they are leaf, i prefer 60mm wide leafs as opposed to 40mm wide....

cheers
Jeelan

[LandyAndy]

Hi Jeelan
Much like this one;);););) http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trailers-vans-campers/40943-off-road-trailer-born.html
Just waiting on a cool change whilst Im on holidays to do a bit more.
Andrew

[Jeelan]

hi Andrew

i followed your build when i was researching trailers to build mine. The trailer looks great and with your added functionality ie tilt bed, it's great as a utility trailer as well...

how's it coming along now? been on any trips lately?

For my trailer - in the end i decided that i just didnt have enough knowledge to be able to weld my own so i've ordered a ready made camper from Down Under Campers in Perth, but i intend to install some of the features myself ie kitchen and power...

cheers
Jeelan

[LandyAndy]

Hi Jeelan
I didnt get it finished for this Xmas/New year break:mad::mad::mad:
Work was too busy,and TOO HOT to weld on days off.
Ive got a Dinghy/Solar panel frame almost complete.Looks like a cool change is on the cards for wednesday down here.
Andrew

[justinc]

Andy,

That is coming along nicely, and like you said the list just grows....:o

I am envious as I really wanted to do an owner build too, but there was absolutely NO WAY I had the time so I had to buy one, which I have had fun adding electrics and a few other bits to since:)

I reckon if hadn't bought one, I'd never got to FNQ and WA etc for trips, so in my case it was worth it, at the moment it is set up on the east coast at the outlaws block, we are off back there again shortly:)

Keep up the good work mate:)

Av a good NYE and keep safe you lot:D.

JC