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Post by danie on Sept 12, 2010 19:18:27 GMT 2
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Post by Charles on Sept 12, 2010 19:31:32 GMT 2
Hi Danie
They look very nice. Do you know if it is true if one struggles to register home built trailer. A few years ago I heard it was quite a mission to register one if you are not a certified trailer builder. I know a few of the local guys use to buy old trailers from guys just for the license and that plate on the chassis and then build a trailer to their needs and just rivet that plate on. Then it goes through roadworthy without any problems.
Charles
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Post by danie on Sept 12, 2010 19:43:06 GMT 2
Hi Charles Yes, it is indeed not possible to register a home built trailer yourself..........but fortunately there are many ways "of killing a cat". Regards Danie
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Post by Charles on Sept 12, 2010 19:45:20 GMT 2
Indeed. Nice to have friends.
Charles
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Post by ronnie on Sept 12, 2010 20:04:01 GMT 2
Hi Danie and Charles I was also told it was not possible to have a home built trailer registered. I managed to get a Karet trailer from my friend.It was rusted away. This is it now. No problem with Roadworthy. Ronnie
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Post by ronnie on Sept 12, 2010 20:07:18 GMT 2
Hi Danie
I looked at buying an off road trailer at one time, but after watching people towing them in deep sand I reckoned I might just as well get an Anchor ;D.
Ronnie
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Post by danie on Sept 12, 2010 21:04:54 GMT 2
Hi Ronnie
The "offroad camping trailers" on the market are indeed very heavy and very expensive. Prices and weights can be found at the "buyers guides" of the Leisure Wheels magazine.
Your trailer looks very light and handy...........should be fairly easy to convert to a camping trailer as well.
Regards
Danie
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Post by danie on Sept 13, 2010 19:02:21 GMT 2
This might sound very stupid but by having a look at the trailer frames (first and second pic) I thought a frame like that could also be covered with canvas instead of the usual solid (more heavy) roof and walls.
This might reduce weight a lot.........
Danie
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 13, 2010 19:14:55 GMT 2
Hi Danie
Isnt it easier to use thin aluminuim sheeting, and at least it cant get torn. Aluminuim sheeting is light.
Ari
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Post by ronnie on Sept 13, 2010 19:30:57 GMT 2
Hi Ari
After seeing people dragging them through the sand I would only take one if there was no other option. Reversing is another entertaining episode. On the deep single sand tracks it is difficult to move to the side to let someone pass. with a trailer it is just about impossible. That aside the problem with the weight is not the trailer it is what is built into them. Every thing including the kitchen sink. That is why a decent one will cost R80000 upwards.
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Post by Hercules on Sept 13, 2010 19:43:36 GMT 2
Hi All.
The problem is that the Lada just handle a 6feet luggage trailer up to 100km/h and in 4th gear. Anything bigger or heavier gonna feel like an anchor and a battle to keep to a fairly speed on the open road.
I tow my trailer once a month and if you push it a bid harder, the fuel gauge move to the wrong side very quickly and the temp gauge to the other side. It handles the trailer very nice but with patients.
Regards.
Hercules
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Post by marius on Sept 13, 2010 19:46:13 GMT 2
Hi Ronnie and all I agree with Hercules. I would not want to tow a "kitchen sink" heavy duty trailer like that with the Niva - esp in thick sand. One way to destroy a back diff. The max towing load is only 300kg - and 600kg with a trailer that has some brakes. The small trailer with the GP reg is a good size for the Niva - you want to tow the trailer - not the trailer pushing you Regards Marius
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Post by marius on Sept 13, 2010 19:51:17 GMT 2
PS - I did tow a large flatbed trailer once on the farm and I would not do it again if I can help it.
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Post by danie on Sept 13, 2010 20:30:20 GMT 2
I have built this trailer for transporting the high pressure cleaning equipment: I only use this trailer in urban area, and the Lada handles it very well. Regards Danie
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Post by marius on Sept 13, 2010 20:50:44 GMT 2
Looks like a great job Danie AND would work perfectly with the Lada
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Post by danie on Sept 19, 2010 9:14:02 GMT 2
This looks like a nice little DIY camping trailer: Before After Danie
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Post by Charles on Sept 19, 2010 9:25:37 GMT 2
I would never want to tow a trailer offroad.
Charles
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 19, 2010 9:39:37 GMT 2
Me neither, it will hurt your abilities so much and do you really need all that stuff, sometimes the more space you have the more unnesseccary stuff you take with.
If you are only 2 people in the lada you can always roll the back seat forwards to get more space or just remove it for the trip, it is only held in place by 4 bolts.
Ari
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Post by darryn on Sept 19, 2010 10:19:59 GMT 2
Yeah- 4 bolts vs spending epic amounts of money buying one or building one? I'll just get my 13 mm spanner out, thanks.
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Post by Charles on Sept 19, 2010 10:48:38 GMT 2
Hi all
In my opinion one goes camping to get away from everyting. Taking everything with you just spoils the whole experience. You just need the basics.
Charles
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 19, 2010 10:51:10 GMT 2
Nice one Darryn, I see you even know the spanner size.
Ari
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Post by danie on Sept 19, 2010 11:14:21 GMT 2
Nope - I beg to differ........ .........my "basics" would include a nice, small trailer like the one as seen above. In the past I have towed both motorcycles (one at a time) on my trailer (as seen at previous page), and the Lada handled it very well. Overloading a camping trailer would obviously be a bit stupid - but I guess it's just a matter of self dissipline.............all my "basic" stuff would be packed in the Lada, and the trailer would only carry a nice matress......... Regards Danie
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Post by ronnie on Sept 19, 2010 12:53:26 GMT 2
Hi Charles and Danie
When the Ladies are present make the experience as enjoyable as possible if you wish them to continue going with you. Remember a trailer increases your cost at the border with insurance etc.
Ronnie.
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Post by ronnie on Sept 19, 2010 12:56:24 GMT 2
Hi All
As far as a trailer goes take one and tow through deep sand and then see if you would take one again. Not for me, but plenty people do.
Ronnie
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Post by marius on Sept 19, 2010 19:07:59 GMT 2
Hi guys
The last trailer that Danie posted looks like a fantastic DIY job - any off road trailer would need a strong reinforced suspension and the tyre size should match your vehicle's.
Ronnie mentioned the added expense - from what I gather it is actually quite a lot more with a trailer.
If you are only two people - removing the rear seat should provide enough space - but if you like a bit of comfort a trailer like that would be nice.
Regards Marius
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Post by danie on Sept 19, 2010 20:07:29 GMT 2
Hi Marius
I must admit - although I designed the trailer on the previous page, (did some steel cutting as well) the friendly guys at work did all the welding.
And I must admit - we do build quite a number of trailers each week - other applications though.
Regards
Danie
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Post by darryn on Sept 19, 2010 21:02:04 GMT 2
Psh... Just leave the women at home! (please don't tell my wife I said that)
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Sept 19, 2010 21:16:58 GMT 2
;D ;D
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