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Thread: Chasing info on Mars, Ezytrail & MDC rear fold camper trailers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vern View Post
    From what i read, Mars also have plants in china, so to me thats better than just buying them from a chinese manufacturer.

    Anyway, whats your budget if you don't mind me asking?
    Around the $10K or less. But if something really good comes up I might be able to push it a little.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corgie Carrier View Post
    Has anyone had a rear fold MARS or EZYTRAIL or MDC rear fold camper trailer that they can tell me about.
    I have previously owned a PMX rear folder for ~5 years. Mars currently sell what looks like an identical model to the PMX model I owned and PMX now sell under the name of Ezytrail.

    I would best describe them as 'adequate'. Where I thought they fell down is with the cheap fittings. The basic structure of the camper was ok, welding looked a bit rough but it held together and I never had any problems the robustness of the basic structure. Same with the canvas, was rather light but never had any problems with water proofing / leaks etc.

    Dust sealing was fair. Sealing of the flip over unit was good but sealing to the utility box etc was poor.

    Now to the 'fittings'. By fittings I mean the things added to make it all work as a camper without fuss - gas struts to assist the deployment when folding over the rear, shock absorbers, canvas hoops, the annex structure and its erection, couplings to connect gas and water, electrical wiring etc. I would describe all that as cheap and difficult to work with.

    The gas struts failed, could not buy struts off the shelf of the exact length used on the camper. Same deal with the shocks, could not buy after market shocks of the length used by the camper.

    The hoops which spread the canvas as you flip it over failed due to the design of the things. They would always fail unless you took certain precautions when folding it up.

    Coupling for water connections were cheap, chrome plated steal things. Probably just air fittings and not suitable for water. They rusted out, became difficult to connect and leaked. The hose from the water tank to the sink / taps was air hose. The water tank was un-baffled and failed at the seams due to water sloshing around.

    Locks on the utility box - cheap bits of crap that would spring open on rough roads.

    The annex was a joke. Just too much work to set up unless you're planning on staying several days.

    Wiring was very basic, joins just twisted together and covered with electrical tape.

    Ownership was not exactly a disaster, it never failed to arrive in one piece and I never got wet but I got sick of spending time wherever I stopped jiggering about with things to get it all working properly.

    I suppose I should also add my perception is that the quality of these generic Chinese campers with regards to 'fittings' has lifted in recent years so I can't honestly say avoid them at all cost. For weekends away you may find them to be fine but I'm not so sure about their suitability for long extend periods of travel involving months away.

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    Thanks Ferret
    That was exactly what I was after.

    I have looked at a couple and have seen the rusty water connector and thin lines. I also noticed wires with spade connectors going to nothing.

    I don't plan on doing month long trips, maybe a couple of weeks to corner country, innaminka (sp) and that area.

    What year was your trailer?
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    Bought it ~Easter 2013, sold it ~Jan2019.

    I purposely bought cheap. I knew nothing about campers, didn't know what I wanted from a camper or how much I would use it. After 5-6 years of ownership I reckon I had it figured out. Ordered a Rhinomax Scorpion in 2018, delivered 2019. Haven't looked back.
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    I had a similar experience to Ferret, and owned it for similar time period.
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    Aussie Swag used to make good rear folds, we had an early one without kitchen for some years.
    Only issue was you needed a reasonably flat area to open it up onto, I think later models had leveling legs on the frame

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    Quote Originally Posted by gromit View Post
    Aussie Swag used to make good rear folds, we had an early one without kitchen for some years.
    Only issue was you needed a reasonably flat area to open it up onto, I think later models had leveling legs on the frame

    Aussie Swag camper trailer 1996 | Camper Trailers | Gumtree Australia Monash Area - Hughesdale | 1267374558


    Colin
    That's the type of trailer I am looking for,

    Anyone live in that Moorabbin/ Hughesdale that can have a look at it for me?
    Neale

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    Quote Originally Posted by gromit View Post
    Aussie Swag used to make good rear folds, we had an early one without kitchen for some years.
    Only issue was you needed a reasonably flat area to open it up onto, I think later models had leveling legs on the frame

    Aussie Swag camper trailer 1996 | Camper Trailers | Gumtree Australia Monash Area - Hughesdale | 1267374558


    Colin
    I was all ready to head down there to look at this one this morning when he emailed me to tell me it is sold, bummer.

    Thanks anyway Gromit
    Neale

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    09 Cub Daintree Kamperoo
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corgie Carrier View Post
    I was all ready to head down there to look at this one this morning when he emailed me to tell me it is sold, bummer.

    Thanks anyway Gromit
    Hope you find something.
    Worth a regular check on Gumtree because they can sell quite fast.

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    Dunno at first glance which are rear fold, but you might find something here: Facebook

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