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Offline Pirate_Pete

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Hi from Tassie
« on: June 19, 2011, 04:17:04 PM »
I am looking for information on building my own camper trailer.

I need a dual purpose trailer for carrying around my 2 kayaks



I am looking at building my own 7 X 4 box trailer with at least a 1900mm long draw bar with kayak racks on the top for normal use.

Then I am looking to build another box to fit in the trailer with a Campers Delight tent on top of that will slide into the trailer.

Looking forward to others ideas & input.

Pete
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2011, 05:05:43 PM »
Hi Piate-pete Welcome to My Swag i,m sure you will find some good info on here  :cheers:
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2011, 07:17:01 PM »
Welcome to Myswag Pete
plenty of good stuff here
 :cheers: sheeds
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2011, 07:18:54 PM »
Pirate Pete from JEM - welcome

Mike
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2011, 07:19:58 PM »
Hi Pete & welcome To Myswag, look forward to seeing your build.
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2011, 07:23:41 PM »
Have a look here Pete -
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=11381.0

Tho if you have been searching the files you probably know about it

Cheers Mike
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2011, 08:25:10 PM »
Quote from: Manjimike on June 19, 2011, 07:18:54 PM
Pirate Pete from JEM - welcome

Mike
yes Mike :)
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2011, 08:30:35 PM »
Hi Pete and welcome to My Swag :cheers: you have come to the right place to learn about building your own CT :cup:
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2011, 08:31:22 PM »
Quote from: Manjimike on June 19, 2011, 07:23:41 PM
Have a look here Pete -
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=11381.0

Tho if you have been searching the files you probably know about it

Cheers Mike


And yes again Mike I have already read that post.

For the benefit of the others I built the kayak in the pic above using ply & epoxy using the stitch & glue method. I am also thinking of using the same method to make the " box" for the tent to fit on.
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2011, 08:32:48 PM »
I,m looking to do my kitchen the same using 6mm ply
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2011, 08:40:11 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome guys :)

One thing I have read is that most people use shackle springs not slipper so I have already changed my ideas there.

I think I will still use a normal 50mm ball coupling as I also tow a 5.3m power boat & don't want to keep swapping couplings, plus I intend to mainly drive on the black stuff & won't be doing any serious 4wding as I will be using a Kia Sorento as my tow vehicle.
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2011, 08:42:55 PM »
Quote from: Manjimike on June 19, 2011, 08:32:48 PM
I,m looking to do my kitchen the same using 6mm ply

I like the look of the "Drifta" style kitchens but I think I will need a lift up lid to use as a splash back to protect the tent side when we use the annex
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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 09:04:18 PM »
That is the style I am looking at too, Pete, probably with a piano hinged cover to protect the canvas

Cheers Mike
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2011, 07:16:05 PM »
Hi Pete and welcome from another tassie member  :cheers:
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2011, 07:50:25 PM »
Thanks Skog

Im based on the north west coast, what part of Tassie are you from?
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #15 on: June 20, 2011, 08:02:25 PM »
I live 70 clicks NW of Hobart. But nothing is too far away in tassie

Steve
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2011, 08:10:13 AM »
WELCOME. looks like there are a few tassies on here now. we might have to think about setting up a tassie meet and greet weekend  ;D
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2011, 05:59:28 PM »
Sounds like a good idea.
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2011, 06:27:23 PM »
Hi Pete and welcome
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2011, 08:10:21 AM »
hi pete and welcome from another tassie newb!!

cheers sean
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #20 on: June 24, 2011, 08:46:34 PM »
hi Pete
Welcome to My Swag Happy Trails like the kayak
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Re: Hi from Tassie
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2011, 10:05:58 AM »
G'day & Welcome.

I am always curious where folks find the time to consider building their own camper jealous even.
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