DOT base alternative

[PWE]

I like the Drifta DOT.
I am after a base model but notice that they are not taking any orders below $13k

So, are there any alternatives?
I am after a off-road box trailer with built quality similar to the Drifta DOT base.

[mumbls]

Are you able to get one built? I've just draw up something similar for a mate. 1700 drawbar, 1500L x 1200W x 1000H box, integrated kitchen, rooftop tent, matching track and wheels etc. We're having the basic hot work done by a welder. Then going to do the cladding, wiring, kitchen, licencing etc ourselves. I've done this a couple of times and find a good way to get what want for reasonable price.  Have look here  http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/index.php for some ideas. The Yanks love these sort of trailer, known as an expedition trailer.

Edit. We're looking at about $6000 licenced, lots less than "professionally" built unit. Ours may not be as polished, but will be more than functional.   

[fergy]

Hey mumbles please do a build thread as you go 👍

[100bedonderd]

Having one built by welder friend
Was hoping to import a drifta to the usa but  they got their hands full with orders .The hight and box size is same as the dot 7 but got shorter A frame and I will put a rhino rack bag on the deck with the frame for canoes and awning

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[PWE]

I've decided to wait for the next army auction and buy one the of the dual axle trailers.
There is one on ebay for about $4,500, but it is up north.

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

I've decided to wait for the next army auction and buy one the of the dual axle trailers.
There is one on ebay for about $4,500, but it is up north.

Swagmail works!!!

[PWE]

I notice that the ex army trailers have NATO hitch.
There is a couple of built treads for the trailer no 5, where the hitch was replace but all where done at home.
So, how did you tow it home?

[wakychapmans]

I notice that the ex army trailers have NATO hitch.
There is a couple of built treads for the trailer no 5, where the hitch was replace but all where done at home.
So, how did you tow it home?

on a(nother) trailer.

[tk421]

on a(nother) trailer.

Or one if these https://www.couplemate.com.au/trailer-parts-shop/pintle-hooks/combination-pintle-hook-receiver-arm/. You'll need lights as well as the mostly have round plugs.

Or Borrow or buy an ex army Landrover

[Fizzie]

Or Borrow or buy an ex army Landrover

Come on, you're at a Military Vehicle auction - round things off nicely with a 110 or 6x6 just so you can tow the trailer home! 

[PWE]

Prefer the Unimog with hoist - can then just lift onto the back!

Best option will be trailer on trailer.

[Paddler Ed]

Come on, you're at a Military Vehicle auction - round things off nicely with a 110 or 6x6 just so you can tow the trailer home! 

This was similar to a conversation with a mate (who also has harebrained ideas) where he was looking at No. 5 trailers or the Haulmark tandem axles, and I was looking at the DRZ400 motorbikes.... buy trailer, put bike in... get back to Northern NSW...

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Go on, you know you want to......