Camper Trailer Questions - Help

**seqfisho** · 27th August 2007, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by 1103.9TDI

For my part, I'm looking for a robust galvanised trailer, that has as many features as possible for a reasonable cost. I want:
A quality build to last, as my investment is substantial.
A tinny on the roof, but quick overnight camping.
A small outboard inside a reasonably dustproof cabinet & room for a Honda 20i.
Disc brakes, independent suspension(I wouldn't let Pedders touch my lawnmower!) & at least 3 of the same wheels and tyres as my 4x4.
A tropical roof.
Heaps of power storage.
Great kitchen facilities including a large fridge.
Large awning for extended stays.
As water and dust proof as possible.

I have only seen one trailer that offers all these features, the KK. Any others?

The Australian Offroad Campers (AORC) or Aussie swag would also fit those requirements but with that list of requirements you are in the $40K bracket for new units and a very limited second hand availability due to the popularity.

They are all brilliant units with the AORC Oddessy Signature being my personal favorite, just need the $45K so I can sign on the dotted line

**DiscoStew** · 27th August 2007, 10:28 AM

re the cmments about dirt in the bed, just as applicable to soft floors, which we have. Like others said, we sweep before folding up and we also have a tarp over the bed. Never had a problem with dirt in bed that didn't come from my feet.

If we pack up wet then we try to make sure we get it unpacked ASAP to avoid much moisture transfer but to be honest have never noticed the bedding getting wet because of this.

olbod · 28th August 2007, 01:12 PM

I rather like the "Adventure Offroad Camper" made
down in Sth Oz. The way they have things organised
is quite unique and there is loads of room and storage
space.
Been thinking about replacing the old van with a camper and one of these might do the trick.
Not rushing into it yet because my wife has been very sick lately and is not out of the woods yet.

I have their DVD, 1 1/2 hrs long, very informative.
Send me a PM if you want info about the disc.
Cheers.

**ATH** · 26th September 2007, 04:24 PM

Sorry to take so long getting back on your questions Jake, but I completely forgot this thread!!!
You've probably already bought a camper but here's my answers.
Yes I did have the wheels done to suit the Defender but had to have drum brakes as Pioneer reckoned it was too hard to alter it to suit discs with LR wheels. Don't ask me why.
I have yet to try a Defender alloy on them and reading another thread on the Tech. side, I think I'd better just to make sure they will fit OK.
300 Tdi Defender has no probs. pulling it and basically we're happy with it.
We have had issues with the canvas but that seems to have been tidied up a bit when we complained. More of a problem is the cheap 12v outlets on the outside ...... their rubber dust caps rot and fall off very quickly.
A better solution would have been the Narva/Hella type with a hinged cover.
Bolts holding the Treg onto the A frame rust quicly but I painted them with some rust paint and they're now OK.
Happy Camping.
Alan H.

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