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Offline grafy82

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Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« on: October 12, 2012, 11:19:26 PM »
My wife has been complaining that I haven't been doing enough with the kids lately. So I said "righto, I'll build something with them." Couldn't help myself really and they loved the quality time too.
  Complete with solid axle/independant suspension, modular design (think Track MATE) and your choice of colours. I know, I know, I need to get to the shed more often.

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Re: Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 12:58:41 AM »
Are those 8 ply muddies standard or are they an "optional extra"?

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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 03:13:08 AM »
l think its Shed Therapy Time  :cheers:
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 05:07:37 AM »
The tailgate looks a little loose ;D

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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2012, 06:14:40 AM »
Now that is an extended draw bar!  ;D   And looks like dual hitches but no safety chain.  >:(
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2012, 06:54:17 AM »
Love where you placed the gas bottles on the drawbar.
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Re: Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2012, 09:30:11 AM »
You have noticed some of the great features of this camper, but due to a supply shortage of materials (and those custom "solid ply" muddies), I will not be able to take any orders sorry. It is terribly sad to keep seeing these Chinese camper trailer companies going down the drain. ;D ;D

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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2012, 10:21:28 AM »
What's the tow rig?  ;D

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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2012, 10:43:13 AM »
There is only one vehicle that could match(box) the capabilities of the trailer!
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2012, 08:47:05 PM »
Fantastic choice of colours and is that a giant coffee cup in the back ground?? Just one final question whats the warranty on these fine looking vehicles??  :cheers:

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Re: Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2012, 12:42:55 AM »
As only best you expect, the extreme supa doopa extra off road model you see picture come with full 12 month return to toy box warranty. ;D
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« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2012, 12:47:10 AM »
nice trailer build there...you'll after ask for advice in the electrical section when it comes to wiring it up... ;D

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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2012, 09:29:40 AM »
Still waiting for the tent to arrive from Ebay?
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Re: Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2012, 09:51:32 AM »
this one is like many on the market, confusing and its in the fine print to see what it really is.

As I see it, its imported chinese materials but australian assembled.. so is that really Australian Made?
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« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2012, 02:41:00 PM »
That can't be a Chinese made camper, there is not enough bolts.
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Re: Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2012, 03:38:27 PM »
l think its Shed Therapy Time  :cheers:

I'm with you on this one Speewa,
Wes, you need to invigorate your soul with some Shed time, so you can be a better Father, Husband and Mate.
You need this time to,

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Re: Beware cheap (plastic) chinese trailers!
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2012, 07:38:19 PM »
Mate, Better not keep any tasty drinks in there while traveling, they may end up getting broken as the suspension or lack there of may jostle em around a tad.
 I think you will have trouble registering it
It has no mud guards or flaps.... ;D :cup:

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