Potential new (2nd hand) 2004 Trackabout purchase

[topcat]

Congratulations! I bought a s/h DLX last year and am delighted with it (drove from Melb to QLD to pick up, just based on their reputation). Very well made and a pleasure to use. Enjoy the CT and the quality time with the family that it enables.
Cheers and beers,
Tony

[cossonfamily]

I just got home and am soo happy!! Towed like a dream! I did the speed limit all the way, maybe occasionally over Towing behind my 100 Series Cruiser

We have a few things to do on the trailer and 4by tomorrow and then will be off for a week camping Hubby so excited that today he decided to take a week off for camping - yay.

So we will fiddle with a few things while out bush. we don't know anything about the solar panels, but I need to buy a battery tomorrow. I need the Deep Cycle gel ones don't I know? 100 to 120 amp? Anything else I need to know? Or is there another option? We have the diesel generator my hubby uses for work. It is the quieter kind, but not the SUPER quiet kind. I now some people have talked about Thumpers etc, which is the best way? We want to eventually run a fridge, LED lights and occasionally charge laptop, DS's, phones etc.

I have spoken to Trackabout the zip and what AWESOME service!!!! I really DO feel like one of THE FAMILY! AWESOME isn't a big enough word for the friendly, effeciant service they have. I have been given a couple ideas re the zip. Suggestions the same as earlier posts from myself and members and to also check the actual 'zip pull thingy' to check it is closed far enough. I also want the travel cover to be heightened, for more room storage and so I can pack up the camper without adjusting the telescopic poles above the bed.

The holes in the flyscreen are only microscopic, but I just don't want them getting bigger. I will take a pic tomorrow to show the size, so that I can do the best treatment. I did notice this morning that there is a few pin hole sized holes in the canvas walls. Is there such a thing as a glue that can be applied over this?

I am so impressed by the quality of Trackabout. Just looking at them you can see the quality is there. We are looking forward to some quality family times together in our Trackabout and cannot thank JT enough for manufacturing these trailers.

I suppose I should start a new thread in the My Camper Trailer section and I will post some pics I am SO proud!

Cheers
Tam


Anyways, I better 

[D4D]

Congrats, you also need to add your entry in the 'what camper do I own' poll

[Tracey family]

Congratulations on the purchase Tammy!! Welcome to the Trackabout crew.

I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your bargain!

  Glenyse

[Matto]

Congrats Tammy - I'm glad it's all worked out for you. I've no doubt you'll have yourself a wonderful asset that will bring many years of enjoyment to your family!

Re: the battery - personal choice, but I'd go a deep-cycle AGM. Cheaper than gell-cells, but not as cheap as wet-cell batteries. No need for a thumper if the trailer is already wired for power - their main advantage is that they're portable and easy to drop where you want power. If your camper alreayd has all the wiring to where you need it, I'd just throw a new battery on the drawbar and be done with it! 100-120Ah - the bigger the better - whatever will fit easily.

Flyscreen holes - whatever JT recommends. If they're not big, maybe a blob of superglue/epoxy on them will stop them from getting any bigger?

Again - congratulations! I'll be on the lookout for photos from your maiden expedition!

Thanks!
Matto