Thread: Advice please - Camper trailer

You will also have to add canvas because if you raise the height for off-road clearance then the canvas will not reach the ground, you should factor that into the overall cost as well, Regards Frank.

Mate,

I would use it as is first.
Trailers are a fairly forgiving thing and will go on most tracks without trouble.

The only thing I'd do it make sure it has leaf springs with shackles and not the type that slide through a slipper at the rear. That one will come undone off road.

With decent leaf springs an a wider wheel/tyre, you should be fine.

As Tank said, changing the clearance will upset the canvas drop.

G'Day, I've just done much the same thing.

I bought an old O'Briens Off Road Trailer on ebay.

It needs, new springs, some brakes, new canvas, a vin no. and D2 hubs and wheels

O'Briens gave a rough quote of

-$700 supply and install of electric brakes, D2 hubs and new axle to suit.
-$300 new leaf springs ,supply only, install couldn't be too much

new canvas, cheapy on ebay smaller size maybe $1800+ depending on what size and other bidders.

Add to that 3X D2 rims and tyres.
Add to that an electric brake controller and installation
Add the hassle of getting a vin no. and registering it.
Then I think it's a bit rusty and do I strip it down first and get it all hot dipped galvanised.

After that I'd have a basically rebuilt trailer. But it would still be pretty cheap.

cheers Ben

Here are some pics to identify a few things.

This is a standard on road camper.


Notice the space between the back wheel and white mud flap?
It has those slipper springs.

This is one of the off roaders, we used to fit mess on the front to stop stone flicking back on the tow vehicle.


Now, if you are any good at wood work, these are great kitchens


The part with the wash basin just lifts off.
The rest is bolted to the back door.



A closer shot.

Cheers

I like the kitchen that comes with the Trak Shak

Trak Shak > Trailer Campers <

go to item 3

One can remove it from the tail gate and move it around the camp site.

It is fairly light weight, and had no problems with stability

Oh got the trailer second hand for only $6500

looked at the other options and second hand complete units are the way to go.

I have this sort of thing on my castaway...

Originally Posted by Tank

You will also have to add canvas because if you raise the height for off-road clearance then the canvas will not reach the ground, you should factor that into the overall cost as well, Regards Frank.

Good point, i had'nt considered that.

Cheers, Phill

Originally Posted by RonMcGr

Mate,

I would use it as is first.
Trailers are a fairly forgiving thing and will go on most tracks without trouble.

The only thing I'd do it make sure it has leaf springs with shackles and not the type that slide through a slipper at the rear. That one will come undone off road.

With decent leaf springs an a wider wheel/tyre, you should be fine.

As Tank said, changing the clearance will upset the canvas drop.

We're going to borrow it over christmas and try it out before making any decisions, that way we get to have a good long look at it, particularly the condition of the canvas.

Cheers
Phill