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DOT base alternative
« on: October 22, 2016, 04:31:44 PM »
I like the Drifta DOT.
I am after a base model but notice that they are not taking any orders below $13k

So, are there any alternatives?
I am after a off-road box trailer with built quality similar to the Drifta DOT base.
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2016, 07:26:59 PM »
Are you able to get one built? I've just draw up something similar for a mate. 1700 drawbar, 1500L x 1200W x 1000H box, integrated kitchen, rooftop tent, matching track and wheels etc. We're having the basic hot work done by a welder. Then going to do the cladding, wiring, kitchen, licencing etc ourselves. I've done this a couple of times and find a good way to get what want for reasonable price.  Have look here  http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/index.php for some ideas. The Yanks love these sort of trailer, known as an expedition trailer.

Edit. We're looking at about $6000 licenced, lots less than "professionally" built unit. Ours may not be as polished, but will be more than functional.   
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2016, 12:11:26 AM »
Hey mumbles please do a build thread as you go 👍
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2016, 12:57:29 AM »

Having one built by welder friend
Was hoping to import a drifta to the usa but  they got their hands full with orders .The hight and box size is same as the dot 7 but got shorter A frame and I will put a rhino rack bag on the deck with the frame for canoes and awning

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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2016, 11:47:24 AM »
I've decided to wait for the next army auction and buy one the of the dual axle trailers.
There is one on ebay for about $4,500, but it is up north.
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2016, 05:30:44 PM »
Quote from: PWE on October 24, 2016, 11:47:24 AM
I've decided to wait for the next army auction and buy one the of the dual axle trailers.
There is one on ebay for about $4,500, but it is up north.

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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2016, 08:26:33 PM »
I notice that the ex army trailers have NATO hitch.
There is a couple of built treads for the trailer no 5, where the hitch was replace but all where done at home.
So, how did you tow it home?
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2016, 11:05:56 AM »
Quote from: PWE on October 25, 2016, 08:26:33 PM
I notice that the ex army trailers have NATO hitch.
There is a couple of built treads for the trailer no 5, where the hitch was replace but all where done at home.
So, how did you tow it home?

on a(nother) trailer.

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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2016, 03:27:00 PM »
Quote from: MuruCycles on October 26, 2016, 11:05:56 AM
on a(nother) trailer.

Or one if these https://www.couplemate.com.au/trailer-parts-shop/pintle-hooks/combination-pintle-hook-receiver-arm/. You'll need lights as well as the mostly have round plugs.

Or Borrow or buy an ex army Landrover
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2016, 04:11:39 PM »
Quote from: tk421 on October 26, 2016, 03:27:00 PM
Or Borrow or buy an ex army Landrover

Come on, you're at a Military Vehicle auction - round things off nicely with a 110 or 6x6 just so you can tow the trailer home!  ;D
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2016, 04:49:27 PM »
Prefer the Unimog with hoist - can then just lift onto the back!

Best option will be trailer on trailer.
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2016, 09:03:50 PM »
Quote from: Fizzie on October 26, 2016, 04:11:39 PM
Come on, you're at a Military Vehicle auction - round things off nicely with a 110 or 6x6 just so you can tow the trailer home!  ;D

This was similar to a conversation with a mate (who also has harebrained ideas) where he was looking at No. 5 trailers or the Haulmark tandem axles, and I was looking at the DRZ400 motorbikes.... buy trailer, put bike in... get back to Northern NSW...
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Re: DOT base alternative
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2016, 09:25:23 PM »
Go on, you know you want to......
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