Hi all, my name is David and I have caught the bug. My in-laws own a 2006 Aussie Swag Rover along with their decked out BT50 which my little family and I have been lucky enough to have access to over the last couple of years.
Don't get me wrong, using a fully set up, thought out camping rig is great. The opportunity to take off at a whim has some issues, 'A' the camper is an 1 1/2 hours away, 'B' it does not belong to us and 'C' I like my in-laws and would like the opportunity to travel with them in the future.
Have been looking into my options far as purchasing a new/used soft floor trailer, to little surprise the build quality I like is at the opposite end of the spectrum to the quality I can afford. The trailers in my budget seem have all the build quality and care to attention of a $29 Bunnings Bag Trolly.
I am now looking at another option, buy a trailer top tent and build my own trailer to put under it. I understand this will not be a weekend D.I.Y weekend project but towing a loaded sub-standard trailer with my family in the car is not an option, point blank.
I have the tools, space and skill base to build a good well budgeted trailer. I don't have the years towing and maintaining a camper trailer to identify any pitfalls in design or the contacts as to the brands to trust and steer clear of.
I look forward to reading and joining conversation with guys and girls on this forum with similar interests, so cheers.
