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Offline IanC

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GIC - General Info
« on: September 01, 2014, 02:26:32 PM »
I know there is a restriction on discussion of this particular brand, I am not aware though of why as I wasn't on the forum at the time.   

A friend of mine has just asked about GIC (Delta) as he is contemplating one and I said I would put the request out for feedback (PM of course).

I would appreciate any factual information regarding personal experience with the campers that I can pass on so they can use this in their decision making process.  He liked the long drawbar as he was thinking of removing the toolbox and mounting his motorbikes there.

Alternatively if you could suggest soft floor campers up to $15000 bracket I would appreciate it. 

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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2014, 02:31:53 PM »
Here -> http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=31568.0

Plenty of good trailers in the Trader section.. $15k used will get you a $25k new trailer.
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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2014, 05:43:14 PM »
Feedback can be found about the above mentioned trailer import company at product review (see link).  Normally I find this review fairly reliable but the above mentioned CT company recently (May 2014) held a competition offering prizes on Facebook encouraging members to join Product Review and leave positive feedback.

They have gone from a very low rating to a 3.5 star rating since May this year due to this competition.  There are some very interesting stories and lots of worthwhile reading that I can't be discussed on our forum. IMO, take the time and read all of the reviews.  :cheers:

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/gic-camper-trailers.html

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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2014, 06:26:07 PM »
Ahh forget that brand you speak of.......$10,000 - $15,000 will get you a great 2nd Hand quality Aus made Camper.................. i'd be looking for 2nd hand Trackabouts, Lifestyle's, Customlines, Camels etc.....  Actually, $15,000 will see you into a new one if you play your cards right.......... :cheers:
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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2014, 06:42:51 PM »
Feedback can be found about the above mentioned trailer import company at product review (see link).  Normally I find this review fairly reliable but the above mentioned CT company recently (May 2014) held a competition offering prizes on Facebook encouraging members to join Product Review and leave positive feedback.

They have gone from a very low rating to a 3.5 star rating since May this year due to this competition.  There are some very interesting stories and lots of worthwhile reading that I can't be discussed on our forum. IMO, take the time and read all of the reviews.  :cheers:

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/gic-camper-trailers.html


Hmmm. Some very honest and damning reviews. Love 'Jenny and Petes', June 19.

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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2014, 06:52:49 PM »
There's a lot of well travelled people in this forum, have a look around and see what ct they use, if it was my coin and I was buying for the first time on a budget knowing now what i know now  I would grab a quality second hand ct
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2014, 07:11:58 PM »
Hmmm. Some very honest and damning reviews. Love 'Jenny and Petes', June 19.
the reviews certainly make some interesting reading , especially the behaviour of some people Re the claims :o
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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2014, 07:39:26 PM »
The brother inlaw has a camper of the above brand.

He said he would go for a different brand next time.

He did put it a bit differently to how I have.
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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2014, 07:57:30 PM »
Feedback can be found about the above mentioned trailer import company at product review (see link).  Normally I find this review fairly reliable but the above mentioned CT company recently (May 2014) held a competition offering prizes on Facebook encouraging members to join Product Review and leave positive feedback.

They have gone from a very low rating to a 3.5 star rating since May this year due to this competition.  There are some very interesting stories and lots of worthwhile reading that I can't be discussed on our forum. IMO, take the time and read all of the reviews.  :cheers:

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/gic-camper-trailers.html


Certainly some interesting reading regarding this brand of CT, should help people make informed decisions............. good site too. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2014, 08:24:41 PM »
Feedback can be found about the above mentioned trailer import company at product review (see link).  Normally I find this review fairly reliable but the above mentioned CT company recently (May 2014) held a competition offering prizes on Facebook encouraging members to join Product Review and leave positive feedback.

They have gone from a very low rating to a 3.5 star rating since May this year due to this competition.  There are some very interesting stories and lots of worthwhile reading that I can't be discussed on our forum. IMO, take the time and read all of the reviews.  :cheers:

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/gic-camper-trailers.html


Thanks for quoting, all I can say is 'Nuff said.

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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2014, 09:25:52 PM »
Thanks for the replies.  I have suggested he look at product review.

I also told him to check out the classifieds here for the brands that I had read as being reputable for quality.

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Re: GIC - General Info
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2014, 08:01:50 AM »



He liked the long drawbar as he was thinking of removing the toolbox and mounting his motorbikes there.


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Regardless of the brand this is outside of the design of the trailer. For this type of use tell him to consider having one built to suit the application correctly taking into account the added weight forward of the axle.

He will end up with a trailer fit for purpose.




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