Thread: Large Family Touring

I'm struggling to get all our gear for 2 adults and 2 young kids ( 3 and 7) in my D1, trailer is the only option. I dont have a portable fridge yet but when i do it will mean even less space in the back. I'm in the process of building a camping trailer to make it easier and evetually will be adding a tent top to it but for now a trailer running disco rims with underspung axle to match the height of the vehicle will suffice.

A trailer is what I was thinking along with a roof cage.

Did you build your trailer? or did you purchase it? I have been trying to locate somewhere online that does just trailer, but no real luck.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

a trailer running disco rims with underspung axle to match the height of the vehicle will suffice.

Undersprung axle or oversprung? IE is the axle sitting on top of the leaf springs or is it underneath the leaf springs.

To get my trailer sitting level behind my RRC I had to do a springover conversion, that is put the axle underneath the leaf springs. Bearing in mind that I am running 14 inch rims with quite small tyres.

I had 4 kids in tow ranging between 5 & 13, so I bought a "tradesmans" trailer which I had the axle made underslung and heavy duty and to take electric brakes, (which I never got fitted) and towed that around. I put a false floor in it and we were able to take all we wanted,, including the kitchen sink.
When I get home after work, I'll post a pic for you.

Originally Posted by BigJon

Undersprung axle or oversprung? IE is the axle sitting on top of the leaf springs or is it underneath the leaf springs.

To get my trailer sitting level behind my RRC I had to do a springover conversion, that is put the axle underneath the leaf springs. Bearing in mind that I am running 14 inch rims with quite small tyres.

Got them confused, spring over is was i meant. This should sit about level with my 3" lift, i bought a steel trailer frame and am in the process of raising the height of the sides to 400mm and extending the drawbar to 1.6-1.8 (havent decided yet). Needs new floor as well and i already have hubs with disco stud pattern that i got off my BIL.

Originally Posted by dale

A trailer is what I was thinking along with a roof cage.

Did you build your trailer? or did you purchase it? I have been trying to locate somewhere online that does just trailer, but no real luck.

If you are going to tow a trailer then i wouldnt bother with the roof basket, it will just be more drag.

My wife and i have 5 girls 4yrs-12yrs old and its is a strugle no mater where we go, on big trip we take the camper trailer packed tight and the kids cloths go under there feet, oh we have a D2, so there is not to much room between the third row seats but we fill that to, We dont have a roof cargo cage but i am still looking for one at the right price. On day trips 4wd we have a esky that fits nicely between the third row seats.
At the end of the day only take what you really need.

Jason.

I only have the three kids but we regularly travel with four kayaks on the car and all the gear in the back and in that situation the SLS is an absolute godsend.
Drove to Exmouth from Perth (return) once with four adults and two teenagers in the Disco and all the gear for a 10 day boat trip in a roof pod up top....no probs at all very comfortable and efficient motoring.
Not really a big fan of trailers I try to get everything on four wheels.