As we've punched a few trailers out now all based on the same frame and panel spec, it's been cool to see how they each get customized and evolve along the way. This is the latest (and last) trailer that'll be coming out of the workshop for a while I would say. Don started the camping trailer trend with a modified garden trailer with fibreglass lid that was upgraded with bigger axle, shocks, brakes, cooker, fridge etc. Roll forward to 2015 and three more were built - Daves as a utility unit with an open top and painted canary yellow to pull behind his (also bright yellow) CJ5, Then came Phils and mine in camp spec with lids, fridges, cookers and stereos. We have significantly different track widths between the two as Phil is in a TJ whereas I tow with the mighty M38 Willys.
Finally, Don gets to build his own up-spec version. We were lucky to develop on his initial ideas for our trailers and now he has taken the evolution even further with some cool extra ideas and changes.
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| Axle has been dragged closer back to centre than earlier models. Also note the cool under floor water tank that'll carry about 60l (over 15 gallons). |
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| Water tank is notched around draw bar - this will also act as a tank baffle. |
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| Front tray is removable unlike earlier models. It'll also feature a rail or grille around it. |
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| Tow hook is the rear is recessed into the frame to avoid smashing shins. It may also have hidden hooks under the corners of the trailer to pull off of in the event of a recovery situation. |
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