camper trailers

[tolinja]

well I got me a camper trailer . it has been a long wait.
cape york here i come
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/Image008-1.jpg

[ant]

Nice camper,
Be good to see some more shots of it from different angles, etc.

If you don't mind posting it- what sort of dollars did you fork out?

Ant

[campdog]

That is a nice camper.You will have a great time with that.

[wayno60]

lookin good mate.....now just a few thing to check before you hit the road.
crawl underneath and see if its a one piece axel/hub....if its not have a look
where the hubs are welded onto the axel and make sure the weld are on all four sides, if yes, all good, if not get it welded up....its a weak point.

also before you light up the stove/bbq make sure the gas hose/fitting are all done up tight....ive seen a brand new one blow up......

cheers

[ant]

Wayno- great advice. It's comments such as yours that make this forum a wealth of info. I wonder how many people set out on the road and don't check things such as gas lines once they reach their destination. The roads up this way can be quite rough and corrugated at times and it wouldn't take much to loosen things up. A couple minutes checking things over can make a big difference.

Ant.

[tolinja]

more photos to come
going away next weekend
the suspension is independent coil with shockys
gas lines all good thanks
need another capeyorker sticker for the back of the camper
doing a few more things with it was working on it till midnight last night
put in a rear recovery point as well
set it up this week end and wet it down and test it all out fefor going away
cheers
tony

[campdog]

Theres nothing like preparation and carrying a few spares. With a new trailer your likelyhood of busting your trailer are slim if you prepare well. Electric Brakes seem to be a victim of rough roads, as well as shockies. A daily check of nuts and bolts will help find things before they break. I normally get under my 4b and trailer of a night with a torch as it is easier to spot a shiny patch from loose bolts and oil leaks etc.(except when im stuck in a creek)Tyre pressure plays a big part on dampening the cape corrugations. I normally let my tyres down as soon as I hit the dirt and reduce speed and enjoy the ride.

[MTpockets]

Nice looking camper.
Are they 16" Navara rims? Looks the same as whats on my CT.
What tyres are they? Looking nice and chunky, well done.
:D

[ant]

I normally let my tyres down as soon as I hit the dirt and reduce speed and enjoy the ride.

Not always a good idea. Reducing tyre pressure can put extra strain on the sidewalls of your tyres. Tyres are made to run at a certain pressure range (except for sand work when needed) and reducing the pressure outside of that range can cause excessive wear or lead to tyre problems.
Not wanting to get into a tyre debate here but these facts were stressed to me by a tyre company by a guy who has been in the business his whole life- I tend to listen to people like that. The article I did in the 2007 edition of this mag outlines all of this in a little more detail.

Of course, I am referring generally to 'proper' 4wd's and not the 'other' ones too Campdog.

Ant

[campdog]

Not always a good idea. Reducing tyre pressure can put extra strain on the sidewalls of your tyres. Tyres are made to run at a certain pressure range (except for sand work when needed) and reducing the pressure outside of that range can cause excessive wear or lead to tyre problems.
Not wanting to get into a tyre debate here but these facts were stressed to me by a tyre company by a guy who has been in the business his whole life- I tend to listen to people like that. The article I did in the 2007 edition of this mag outlines all of this in a little more detail.

Of course, I am referring generally to 'proper' 4wd's and not the 'other' ones too Campdog.

Ant
Ant, You may be correct in what you think, But if you should have read what I said- reduce tyres pressure and Reduce speed .
As soon as I hit dirt road or corrugations on unfamiliar roads and tracks I reduce my all round pressure to about 28psi,this not only gives me a softer ride over the bad stuff but also gives me better traction if the road becomes worse without notice.A tyre will build up heat pressure long runs on corrugations and dirt roads and increase the chance of a blowout if travelling at speed.
I use this system and it works for me and a lot of other people and I havent worn a tyre out on a trip yet. But then again I have a proper 4wd.
Just thought a little feedback would be nice.

[tolinja]

guys guys
answer to are they 16" no they are 15"(tyres not sure and not getting wet outside to find out)
more picys you say

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0272.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0273.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0275.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0276.jpg
thanks tony

[MTpockets]

Thats a ripper of a campa mate, bloody ripper !!!

[campdog]

Mate, thats a great looking camper, you will be living in luxury on the Cape. GOOD COMBINATION OF 4B AND TRAILER,

[tolinja]

thanks guys
i have to learn how to put it up better. in the photo it looks streched in the mid. i am playing this weekend and going away next to landcruiser mountain for a play might try towing across some good to hard tracks.
cheers
tony


I surrender. Toyotas are the best 4bs in the world and Nissan are all crap.i drive a Nissan because Toyota wont trade it in. I will never sledge a Toyota again.

[tolinja]

come on guys show me your trailers
and camping set ups
cheers
tony



bet you wish you didnt write this
I surrender. Toyotas are the best 4bs in the world and Nissan are all crap.i drive a Nissan because Toyota wont trade it in. I will never sledge a Toyota again.

[ant]

Tolinja- top set up. I like the fact that the floor is raised off the ground a little- very handy.
Can't wait to see it up here with a generous smattering of red dust all over it.


Campdog: Sorry I didn't read the rest of the post properly. I take your point. It just gets me worried when the general four wheel driver lowers pressure without knowing what may happen and also without knowing how to drive with lower pressures. I rekon the majority of tyre failure is due to either incorrect pressures or to overloading.

Ant

[campdog]

Tolinja- top set up. I like the fact that the floor is raised off the ground a little- very handy.
Can't wait to see it up here with a generous smattering of red dust all over it.


Campdog: Sorry I didn't read the rest of the post properly. I take your point. It just gets me worried when the general four wheel driver lowers pressure without knowing what may happen and also without knowing how to drive with lower pressures. I rekon the majority of tyre failure is due to either incorrect pressures or to overloading.

Ant
No problem, I see where you are coming from. When Im travelling on dirt Im not in a hurry so speed is not a factor to me. Heat build up is also a problem with under inflated tyres and speed. There is a formula for working out a safe pressure to use on different road conditions. Ill see if I can find it.

[campdog]

come on guys show me your trailers
and camping set ups
cheers
tony



bet you wish you didnt write this
My trailer is posted here somewhere from a previous cape trip.Its a bit rouh, just like my crappy old patrol, (the one with 403,000 on the clock and a few cape trips under its bonnet).

[wayno60]

campdog, its a bit hard to see your's when its under water....lol.

[tolinja]

campdog, its a bit hard to see your's when its under water....lol.

or you have to look at two photos to see both halfs
set her up today and wet the canvas down a few times
man oh man cant wait to take her out
cheers
tony

[campdog]

campdog, its a bit hard to see your's when its under water....lol.
Here it is, a victim of the Cape.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/trailerfront.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/parttrailer.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/spring.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/trailerbit.jpg

[highlift80]

heres my setup, haven't managed to break it in half yet but I have given it a good go.

[wayno60]

CD, ive seen your pics b4 but never heard the whole story....did the draw bar go first causing the suspension failure or the other way round??


cheers

[ant]

Campdog- I have an article on camp trailers to go into the 2008 edition- are you keen for me to run some of these shots with the article?

Also- any other Croc Crew members with shots of their campers (such as Tonlinja) please send them direct to my email (a brief description with each shot would be great).

email is: editor@capeyorker.com

The purpose of the article is to look at the different type of campers and what they offer and also to highlight some aspect that are 'not negotiable/must haves' with off road campers. Keen to hear from you all on your ideas- just shoot me an email.

Ant

[tolinja]

hey ant when are you putting this together
as i am going camping next weekend and should get some better shots of the camper in action
i wanted to try it over some rouger terrain , so i know how it performs , before the cape trip comes up.
cheers
tony

[campdog]

Campdog- I have an article on camp trailers to go into the 2008 edition- are you keen for me to run some of these shots with the article?

Also- any other Croc Crew members with shots of their campers (such as Tonlinja) please send them direct to my email (a brief description with each shot would be great).

email is: editor@capeyorker.com

The purpose of the article is to look at the different type of campers and what they offer and also to highlight some aspect that are 'not negotiable/must haves' with off road campers. Keen to hear from you all on your ideas- just shoot me an email.

Ant
Ant, I sent Batesy a CD with a lot of Cape Photos and a story with it last year. Let me know if you cant find it.

[campdog]

CD, ive seen your pics b4 but never heard the whole story....did the draw bar go first causing the suspension failure or the other way round??


cheers
I just threw the suspension in for good measure. That happened on the way up.The trailer broke in half on the way back down at Marpoon. Just shows what happens if your tow vehicle has too much power and off road ability. Tore the trailer in half under power.

[tolinja]

I just threw the suspension in for good measure. That happened on the way up.The trailer broke in half on the way back down at Marpoon. Just shows what happens if your tow vehicle has too much power and off road ability. Tore the trailer in half under power.

why whos car did you borrow (may be a toyota)?

[ant]

hey ant when are you putting this together
as i am going camping next weekend and should get some better shots of the camper in action
i wanted to try it over some rouger terrain , so i know how it performs , before the cape trip comes up.
cheers
tony

Tony,
That timeframe should be fine as long as I can get the images and some text (brief description of the trailer, etc) as soon after the trip as possible.

Ant

[ant]

Ant, I sent Batesy a CD with a lot of Cape Photos and a story with it last year. Let me know if you cant find it.

Campdog- I don't have the disc. Would love to see the pics and story- are you able to send it direct to me?
Po Box 349, Smithfield, 4878.

Otherwise email is also fine providing the images are not too large- I can take emails up to 10MB without any hassles.

Ant

[campdog]

Campdog- I don't have the disc. Would love to see the pics and story- are you able to send it direct to me?
Po Box 349, Smithfield, 4878.

Otherwise email is also fine providing the images are not too large- I can take emails up to 10MB without any hassles.

Ant

I dont think I have a copy, How long do I have to put it together again. Maybe Batesy still has it.I think he had it for 2008 edition.
John

[batesy]

I dont think I have a copy, How long do I have to put it together again. Maybe Batesy still has it.I think he had it for 2008 edition.
John

Don't worry about it, John ... Anthony does have a copy of the entire disc on his hard drive ... he just doesn't bother to check stuff I send him. Too busy playing with his er, fishing tackle!! :)

[tolinja]

hey campdog
dont you have the photos on photobucket?
cheers
chaser(tony)

[campdog]

Don't worry about it, John ... Anthony does have a copy of the entire disc on his hard drive ... he just doesn't bother to check stuff I send him. Too busy playing with his er, fishing tackle!! :)
Thanks Batesy. I dont think I could remember it all at the moment.Still rebuilding my braincells from a few weeks ago.

[tolinja]

first trip in the camper
went up to landcruiser mountain park
bit of a wet weekend but that was good made me stay inside and read so i am relaxed now
everything when great but the storage box filled up with water after going through a creek (about tree feet deep) i will seal her up better
cheers tony
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/th_IMG_0282.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/?action=view&current=fb64a3e8.pbw)

[highlift80]

Great pics nice presentation there mate, dust and water it always find's a way in somewhere.

[campdog]

first trip in the camper
went up to landcruiser mountain park
bit of a wet weekend but that was good made me stay inside and read so i am relaxed now
everything when great but the storage box filled up with water after going through a creek (about tree feet deep) i will seal her up better
cheers tony
Yeah I just cant keep the water out of mine.
had that happen at Nolans Brook on the Cape.I had sunlight soap in the box so I took everything out and used the water to wash my seat covers and recovery gear.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/100_0946.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/phot007.jpg

[tolinja]

Yeah I just cant keep the water out of mine.[/B]
had that happen at Nolans Brook on the Cape.I had sunlight soap in the box so I took everything out and used the water to wash my seat covers and recovery gear.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/100_0946.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/campdog_photos/phot007.jpg



i think that would scare the s..t out of me in the middle of nowhere with a full car and NO fridge
cheers
tony
did well mate

[campdog]

It would have been a different story if I didnt get the fridge going. Its a long way home if something does go wrong. Its probably why I stick to the easy tracks.

[tolinja]

It would have been a different story if I didnt get the fridge going. Its a long way home if something does go wrong. Its probably why I stick to the easy tracks.

yep the fridge not worring that far from anyone would be a issue
as i dont like warm water (because have you seen what fish do in it)
so i drink jim beam nice and cold
cheers
tony

[Nedly]

Hey Campdog, just a thought.
Maybe you should consider closing your door before attempting water crossings, might help to keep some of the water out of the truck :)

[tolinja]

didnt want to flood the hilux so now i think this is going to go better
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0450.jpg

[Teabag]

My Camper set-up......

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/Teabag_album/4wd%20Monthly/70.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/Teabag_album/4wd%20Monthly/20.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/Teabag_album/Beachcomber%20Holiday%20Park/PC310012.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/Teabag_album/Beachcomber%20Holiday%20Park/PC310006.jpg

[campdog]

Great setup Teabag,and what a great place to live withe rig like that.Id be at Lakefield every weekend.
John

[Teabag]

Great setup Teabag,and what a great place to live withe rig like that.Id be at Lakefield every weekend.
John


I would love to though hard to convince the missus......hehehe.....I plan to be up that way as much as possible.....I have to knock the cob webs of the Barra rods some how......hehehe

[ant]

Great setup Teabag,and what a great place to live withe rig like that.Id be at Lakefield every weekend.
John

C'mon Campdog, be honest. No matter where you lived, you would be kept at home working in the yard (or something like that) dreaming of getting to the cape. Do the words 'kept man' mean anything?

[Teabag]

C'mon Campdog, be honest. No matter where you lived, you would be kept at home working in the yard (or something like that) dreaming of getting to the cape. Do the words 'kept man' mean anything?

I guess we are all guilty of that at some stage.......;)

[campdog]

C'mon Campdog, be honest. No matter where you lived, you would be kept at home working in the yard (or something like that) dreaming of getting to the cape. Do the words 'kept man' mean anything?

I think your your right Ant. But living in Cairns would make the trip a lot more affordable.That 2300ks to Cairns Hurts.
Have to keep dreaming Ant,looking at photos last nigt was bad enough.I promise I will be back there soon.I have to finish the gardens one day,