Dust Sealing Soft Floors

**seqfisho** · 2nd October 2006, 10:26 AM

Hi All,

After just recently coming back from our 2 week outback Qld trip which
saw us travel about 1000k's + of dirt roads and some very thick
bulldust patches it became quite displeasing the amount of dust that
got into the trailer and moreso the tent section and bed.

We had a hire trailer (Trackabout Safari) of excellent quality and
strength but with a few years and plenty of travel under it's belt. I
believe the trailer sealing could be improved by replacing the
flattened foam tape on the tent base and tailgate but how do you stop
the dust getting through the zips and velcro flaps that seal the cover
over the tent section.

We were almost sold on a purchase untill SWMBO decided that a dusty
bed in a trailer wasn't much better than swags. Hiring has to be the
best way to find out what suits and what doesn't before laying down
your hard earned as we were 99.9% sold that particular CT before the
trip, not that there is any thing bad with them at all, I think they
are still one of the best value for money CT's out there but it
doesn't quite suit us.

We recently looked at some hardfloors and are now totally reassesing
our needs, and dust proofing and quick set up are now at the top of
the list despite the price tag they attract.

I will say that despite the dust issue and the setup time at the end
of a long day behind the wheel our CT experience was fantastic and we
are now converts to this fantastic travelling mode and already
planning the next big trip to the Cape in 2007, just not sure what we
will be towing yet.

**weeds** · 2nd October 2006, 10:43 AM

my dad found the cub hard floor campers good value, i will let you know how well it seals the dust as is in birdsville tonight and will be travelling down the bridsville track and across tot he stuart hi-way over the next few days

his trailer has vents fiited cause it a a fridge and stove inside so he needs to tape the vents up each day while on the dirt

**seqfisho** · 2nd October 2006, 11:54 AM

The picture is the view in the side mirror while travelling from Birdsville to Windorah, the two black spots in the dust are gibbers on the fly, speed about 45kph

**incisor** · 2nd October 2006, 12:03 PM

I have driven on some long dirt roads with my softfloor and have never had the dust in the bed problem... but i too like the nature of the hardfloors, pity my wallet doesnt find them so attractive... i liked the pioneer units... saw them at the latest show and walked away miffed i couldnt afford one :P

**seqfisho** · 2nd October 2006, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by incisor

I have driven on some long dirt roads with my softfloor and have never had the dust in the bed problem... but i too like the nature of the hardfloors, pity my wallet doesnt find them so attractive... i liked the pioneer units... saw them at the latest show and walked away miffed i couldnt afford one :P

Dave,

I know exactly what you mean, we looked and fell in love with the Aussie Swag Ultra with all the bells and whistles inc solar, fridge, full canvas, kids room and shower, but the $43 K slowed me down a bit.............wonder how much a first born gets you these days

I haven't had a chance to look at a Pioneer in the flesh yet, where did you see it and who was the dealer? I have admired them in the mags and on their website but didn't think they had anyone on the eastcoast or QLD.

**weeds** · 2nd October 2006, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by seqfisho

Dave,

I know exactly what you mean, we looked and fell in love with the Aussie Swag Ultra with all the bells and whistles inc solar, fridge, full canvas, kids room and shower, but the $43 K slowed me down a bit.............wonder how much a first born gets you these days

I haven't had a chance to look at a Pioneer in the flesh yet, where did you see it and who was the dealer? I have admired them in the mags and on their website but didn't think they had anyone on the eastcoast or QLD.

you could just go the LX that would make it more affordable

**p38arover** · 3rd October 2006, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by seqfisho

but the $43 K slowed me down a bit.

That buys a lot of motel rooms.

Ron

**seqfisho** · 3rd October 2006, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by p38arover

That buys a lot of motel rooms.

Ron

Not too many motels on the Cape or Kimberleys

**Redback** · 16th October 2006, 09:18 AM

Never had a dust problem in the tent section with ours, and mines only got the bungee tied down cover, and we've done over 4000ks of dirt on each our trips, the bungee is wearing a bit and i've had a bit get in on the last trip but nothing to worry about.

The zip around covers are the best but when dust get into the zip they are a pain in the **** to open or shut

Baz.

**p38arover** · 16th October 2006, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by seqfisho

Not too many motels on the Cape or Kimberleys

But how often does one do the Cape or Kimberleys. Why not just hire?

Dunno what a $43K loan would cost per week but even that amount would pay for a motel room or two.

Ron

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