Thread: Budget Camper Trailer - What to do?

Originally Posted by funkyfedaykin

Sooooo...

We bit the bullet & put a deposit down on an Off-road madcamper 12 from Mad About Campers!!... we probably won't finish paying it off till December .

The story continues...

Mad about campers gave us a ring a couple weeks ago. They had a second hand top for the trailer that had only been used once, they said it was in great condition and they'd knock $300 off the price if we wanted it. I said yes

We managed to pay off our trailer & pick it up last weekend!! Driving 2.5 hrs there to pick it up built the anticipation!!

The lady met us there on Saturday arvo (must of been out of hours), and pretty much had the trailer ready to go. I had to sort out the rego myself beforehand, so i brought the plate and attached it myself.

Tracy gave a quick demonstration of how the camper folds out and such things, i paid my final instalment and hooked up the trailer ready to go!



Then things came to a halt.



When we tested the lights the driver indicator wasn't working. As Madabout campers hadn't bothered to ring up and ask what plug i'd like (7 pin flat), i was using an adaptor to connect up the trailer, so we checked it and it was fine.

Then we checked the bulbs, they were fine.

The cable near the connection had been nicked, but it seemed fine.

Then my dad (who came with me) hopped under the trailer and started unravelling electrical tape, only to find that the indicator wasn't even connected, which meant they hadn't even tested it. From there it became apparent that the electrical work was a bit dodgy; No grommets, cables not running into lights correctly.

So we kind of sorted it out ourselves (as Greg, Tracy's partner and other proprietor wan't there). We found a connector & tape in his work shop and eventually sorted it out. It still only worked intermittently on the way home which i think is due to the nicked cable.

Other issues included having to supply my own rego sticker holder, and the reflectors are all stuck on (peel & stick), which meant one had fallen off within 24 hours.

I'm not too worried about all these issues, as I can easily fix them myself, but it's a worry when it comes from the manufacturer like this.

The poly block hitch seems good, for some reason they painted the poly block itself aswell

The rest of the trailer is pretty sound so far (canvas is good, trailer welds look quality), keeping in mind that oz trail builds the top, & a separate manufacturers make the trailers. Madabout campers just puts it all together. Because of the price, i'm not going to make a big deal out of these issues, but I'm just getting it out there so people can know.

Tonight we're going to start planning our maiden trip with the trailer. Pretty exciting!! Pity it probably won't be for at least another month...

I'd be taking it back Funky after looking at the pics, its one thing to not connect up the lights but unforgiveable that they have also put the wheels on the top of the trailer rather then underneath it. ...

cheers,
Terry

gee i must have got a good deal from Castle Campers then

They had a second hand top for the trailer that had only been used once, they said it was in great condition and they'd knock $300 off the price if we wanted it. I said yes

i was offered the "demo" tent for more than $300 less as it was the only one in the colour we wanted at the time

I had to sort out the rego myself beforehand, so i brought the plate and attached it myself.

all supplied plus ALL paperwork and due to not having a towing vehicle available and at the time and living locally the camper was DELIVERED

As Madabout campers hadn't bothered to ring up and ask what plug i'd like (7 pin flat), i was using an adaptor to connect up the trailer, so we checked it and it was fine.

i was asked what plug i wanted and i got the big truck type installed

The rest of the trailer is pretty sound so far (canvas is good, trailer welds look quality), keeping in mind that oz trail builds the top, & trailer makers make the trailers. Madabout campers just puts it all together

Castle get their trailers from Nathan Trailers and the tent from overseas made to their heavier specs and they then assemble it.
we have done 4 outing with it and have had no problems at all, oops tell a lie, the grease cap on an axle came off, new one supplied with no dramas
i hope you have very little trouble from now on and can enjoy your camper

Originally Posted by bigcarle

gee i must have got a good deal from Castle Campers then
i was offered the "demo" tent for more than $300 less as it was the only one in the colour we wanted at the time
all supplied plus ALL paperwork and due to not having a towing vehicle available and at the time and living locally the camper was DELIVERED
i was asked what plug i wanted and i got the big truck type installed
Castle get their trailers from Nathan Trailers and the tent from overseas made to their heavier specs and they then assemble it.
we have done 4 outing with it and have had no problems at all, oops tell a lie, the grease cap on an axle came off, new one supplied with no dramas
i hope you have very little trouble from now on and can enjoy your camper

lol, alright, alright, don't rub it in...

Originally Posted by TerryO

I'd be taking it back Funky after looking at the pics, its one thing to not connect up the lights but unforgiveable that they have also put the wheels on the top of the trailer rather then underneath it. ...

cheers,
Terry

Try these...

lol, alright, alright, don't rub it in...

yes it's hard on the internet to NOT sound like you are rubbing it in but i do hope you get it sorted out your satisfaction and get to enjoy

I set up my camper on Saturday to weather the canvas

Looks good, and is pretty simple to set up.

I wet it thoroughly and left it to dry on Sunday, but then the rain came... and now it looks like it wont be dry till next week sometime!! Talk about an good whethering process Missus ain't too happy that its gonna be on the front lawn for another week though...