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Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« on: April 20, 2015, 08:14:21 AM »
I am gearing up to have my trailer fabricated in two months time.  I am looking for recommendations for a custom trailer fabricator for an off-road trailer. 


The build will be a 7x5 box with an electrics compartment, rear door and axel/suspension specific to my specifications.


Any suggestions?
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2015, 08:22:44 AM »

All steel to be picked and smooth where possible (no checker plate)
Total drop of 1000-1080mm (to match Austrack tent)
75x50x3mm 1800mm A-Frame to the spring hangers
1200mm x 2040mm x500mm rear braced tub
250mm side gussets and wheel arches (no tapering)
Drop down reinforced tailgate with pinch-weld seals
Track, height and stud pattern to match Land Rover Discovery 2
Alko 7 leaf outback eye to eye rebound leaf springs. 
Alko 10” electric drum brakes
Alko drop down leg stabilisers
Tabs for water tank mounting
Tabs for mounting toolbox
Enclosure on Front LHS gusset for electrics
Hooks on A-Frame for safety chain when un-hitched
McHitch Automatic
Led read lights
Heavy duty/quality jockey wheel
Checker plate step on a-frame
Sprayed in a gun metal grey (in a standard colour for touch ups)
Wheels and tires supplied to match tow vehicle
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2015, 08:40:15 AM »
Try Europe Trailers
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2015, 10:54:49 AM »
Not a custom job, but sounds close to the "crusher" trailer made by Aussie Jays

http://www.ajcampers.com.au

They do use a bit of chequer plate and a swinging door, but might be able to adapt to you specs.

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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2015, 10:56:20 AM »
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Try Europe Trailers
Yep. they are good and do good work..
They made the mud guards for my 33x12.5's on the box trailer while I waited.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2015, 02:56:47 PM »
Quote from: Bird on April 20, 2015, 10:56:20 AM
Yep. they are good and do good work..
They made the mud guards for my 33x12.5's on the box trailer while I waited.
Quote from: D4D on April 20, 2015, 08:40:15 AM
Try Europe Trailers

Thanks guys.

Seems Europe Trailers gets the job.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2015, 05:10:35 PM »
I just had a trailer made by Europe trailers. Have a look at Scarps trailer which is similar to a CT.
Wayne
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2015, 12:40:50 PM »
Quote from: fuji on April 21, 2015, 05:10:35 PM
I just had a trailer made by Europe trailers. Have a look at Scarps trailer which is similar to a CT.
Wayne

Any photos of yours?
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2015, 02:32:09 PM »
These guys used to be at Yatala in Brissy and are now down near Melb.

http://mjtrailers.com.au/wb/

They made my 7x4 box trailer quite a few years ago and it has been excellent.  Highly recommend their workmanship.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2015, 03:16:32 PM »
Quote from: Dion on April 22, 2015, 02:32:09 PM
These guys used to be at Yatala in Brissy and are now down near Melb.

http://mjtrailers.com.au/wb/

They made my 7x4 box trailer quite a few years ago and it has been excellent.  Highly recommend their workmanship.


Thanks heaps
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2015, 08:24:40 PM »
Quote from: #jonesy on April 20, 2015, 10:54:49 AM
Not a custom job, but sounds close to the "crusher" trailer made by Aussie Jays

http://www.ajcampers.com.au

They do use a bit of chequer plate and a swinging door, but might be able to adapt to you specs.

Before I bought the Heaslip I was looking to have a custom ct built. Sent an e-mail explaining what I wanted, then rang and spoke to the woman at Aussie Jays.
Short answer, not interested in building outside their standard designs.  :(
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2015, 08:26:49 PM »
Quote from: D4D on April 20, 2015, 08:40:15 AM
Try Europe Trailers

Nah he said he wants some one good......maybe their custom built are better than their "stock" trailers ?

Matt
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2015, 11:45:24 AM »
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2015, 11:47:14 AM »
High sides for firewood. I will use it for swags and stuff if doing one nighter somewhere.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2015, 06:23:48 PM »
Quote from: fuji on April 23, 2015, 11:47:14 AM
High sides for firewood. I will use it for swags and stuff if doing one nighter somewhere.
Wayne

Thanks for that Fuji.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2015, 07:28:48 PM »
Maybe also drop in and see the guys at Marshall Engineering in Bacchus Marsh, i bought all the gear for a couple of boat trailers off them, they supply trailer parts and may be able to recommend someone for you
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2015, 07:38:02 PM »
Another vote for Marshall, used them when I lived down south, and got family to drag a heap of bits up from them a few years ago.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #17 on: April 23, 2015, 08:12:13 PM »
Quote from: B&B on April 22, 2015, 08:24:40 PM
Before I bought the Heaslip I was looking to have a custom ct built. Sent an e-mail explaining what I wanted, then rang and spoke to the woman at Aussie Jays.
Short answer, not interested in building outside their standard designs.  :(

I found the same. i wanted to buy their trailer but minus the tent. Same answer (rudely) not interested.
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Re: Wanted: Trailer fabricator recommendation - Melbourne to Ballarat
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2015, 07:38:14 AM »
Quote from: macca on April 23, 2015, 07:28:48 PM
Maybe also drop in and see the guys at Marshall Engineering in Bacchus Marsh, i bought all the gear for a couple of boat trailers off them, they supply trailer parts and may be able to recommend someone for you
Quote from: marvellous_matt on April 23, 2015, 07:38:02 PM
Another vote for Marshall, used them when I lived down south, and got family to drag a heap of bits up from them a few years ago.

Thanks.  I actually have to [size=78%]be in Bacchus today doing an errand run.  Looks like I have another errand.[/size]
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