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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Pirate_Pete on June 19, 2011, 04:17:04 PM

Title: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Pirate_Pete 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

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee312/Polyboatowner/LakeBarrington.jpg)

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
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: gibbo301 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:
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: gunna on June 19, 2011, 07:17:01 PM: Welcome to Myswag Pete
plenty of good stuff here
:cheers: sheeds
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Manjimike on June 19, 2011, 07:18:54 PM: Pirate Pete from JEM - welcome

Mike
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: hutchie62 on June 19, 2011, 07:19:58 PM: Hi Pete & welcome To Myswag, look forward to seeing your build.
:cheers: Hutchie
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Pirate_Pete 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 :)
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Heiny 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:
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Pirate_Pete 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.
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Manjimike on June 19, 2011, 08:32:48 PM: I,m looking to do my kitchen the same using 6mm ply
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Pirate_Pete 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.
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Pirate_Pete 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
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Manjimike 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
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: skog on June 20, 2011, 07:16:05 PM: Hi Pete and welcome from another tassie member :cheers:
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Pirate_Pete on June 20, 2011, 07:50:25 PM: Thanks Skog

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

Steve
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: gowalkabout 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
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: skog on June 21, 2011, 05:59:28 PM: Sounds like a good idea.
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: Tassie devils on June 21, 2011, 06:27:23 PM: Hi Pete and welcome
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: turbogu on June 24, 2011, 08:10:21 AM: hi pete and welcome from another tassie newb!!

cheers sean
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Post by: Old Croc + plus one on June 24, 2011, 08:46:34 PM: hi Pete
Welcome to My Swag Happy Trails like the kayak
Title: Re: Hi from Tassie
Post by: BigJules 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.