Thread: Trayon campers

Thanks for your reply. I can visualize what you are saying so that gives me ideas. I have not actually seen a Trayon in the flesh, but am researching slide-ons. I have sort of narrowed the field down to Trayon & Tray-Tek.

The Mrs & I are just in our 60's and so backs, joints etc are not as flexable as once was. I see in a previous post of yours you are about the same vintage, how do you find the access into the unit and the stairs. Also getting into & out of the bed. What is the access like there? Is the door lockable from the inside? Solid and or screen door? Hope you don't mind the Q's. Thanks.

Yes, my wife and I were both born before the middle of last century. I am about 1.8 metres tall and she is just over 1.5. She finds it easy getting in and out of the camper and getting in and out of bed.

I also find it easy, but I have to be more careful to use the right technique, particularly when the screen is fitted above the steps. It is important to lean forward slightly getting in. That isn't a problem as it is quite a natural thing to do. Getting back down involves going down backwards and leaning forward slightly. With the grab handle fitted to the door, that is quite easy and comfortable.

The door is lockable from the inside or outside. It is a screen door with a roll up flap that clips firmly into place to keep out drafts.

Access to the bed involves stepping onto the built in seat at the dining table and climbing onto the bed. My wife and I both tend to get out of bed by sitting on the edge so that our legs dangle down onto the seat and then step down from there. Once again both of us find it easy and comfortable.

I like to think that I am a bit more flexible than some OAPs. Last week I paddled a kayak for about 2 hours on Friday, raced the kayak on Saturday morning for an hour and then paddled for a couple of hours on Sunday. However, I think you would find access easy enough unless you struggled to get in and out of vehicles. As I said, a couple of things are a lot easier if you use the right technique.

I don't mind the questions. I'm happy to tell you about any other aspect of the Trayon that you want to know about.

[QUOTE=munro;1665825]To resurrect an old thread. Anyone with a 130 dual cab and a Trayon, how or where do you carry the spare wheels and Hi Lift Jack. Also is there any realistic free storage for other stuff with the Trraon
Hi Munro, As you can see we have our spare on the bonnet where all landrover spares should be I do not think this is possible after 1998 when the bonnet was raised to handle the 5 cylinder motor. We also had our tray higher to allow a spare to fit above the fuel tank. I have since lowered the tray, after buying our trayon, to keep the centre of gravity lower. We can now also fit 2 spares under the back of the tray just above the two bar, the tyre sticks out past the tray by about 3 inches but not a problem. We carry the trayon legs under the back seat freeing up their storage space for other things that are more reguarly used.
Peter Trayon the way to go

Originally Posted by vnx205

I like to think that I am a bit more flexible than some OAPs. Last week I paddled a kayak for about 2 hours on Friday, raced the kayak on Saturday morning for an hour and then paddled for a couple of hours on Sunday.

I can attest to this - had my work cut out for me keeping up on the way to Bendethera cave!

[quote=pjlhat;1666052]

Originally Posted by munro

To resurrect an old thread. Anyone with a 130 dual cab and a Trayon, how or where do you carry the spare wheels and Hi Lift Jack. Also is there any realistic free storage for other stuff with the Trraon
Hi Munro, As you can see we have our spare on the bonnet where all landrover spares should be I do not think this is possible after 1998 when the bonnet was raised to handle the 5 cylinder motor. We also had our tray higher to allow a spare to fit above the fuel tank. I have since lowered the tray, after buying our trayon, to keep the centre of gravity lower. We can now also fit 2 spares under the back of the tray just above the two bar, the tyre sticks out past the tray by about 3 inches but not a problem. We carry the trayon legs under the back seat freeing up their storage space for other things that are more reguarly used.
Peter Trayon the way to go

HI & thanks. Any chance of a pic to see the back end of your 130 showing what you describe?

Originally Posted by Ranga

I can attest to this - had my work cut out for me keeping up on the way to Bendethera cave!

That's why I waited back at camp, though last time at Bendethra I suggested we walk the valley (about 4K each way) and so we did, a lot of puffing and panting (me that is) but I made it, Regards Frank.

[quote=munro;1666444]

Originally Posted by pjlhat

HI & thanks. Any chance of a pic to see the back end of your 130 showing what you describe?

Will do in a few days as I only carry them there when on a big trip, I also can carry a few logs of fire wood there for camping when not in use for the tyres. Actually these days we only take the one spare on the Bonnet.
Peter

Hi pjlhat, any chance of the pictures sometime soon? Cheers, 130man.