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09/6/2005 at 12:37pm
Location: Liversedge West Yorkshire
Outfit: CabanonGalaxyDL Amazon600 Icarus500
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Hi Andrew & Tracy,
Sorry to hear about your second hand trailer experiences, at least you have it sorted now, without any accidents.
Did you find out exactly what was causing the trailer to bounce around like that, sometimes incorrect loading can cause problems, or maybe if it is the wheel bearings you could replace them & sell the trailer on, it would soften the blow financially a little, maybe I was just lucky with my used trailer, but I did make sure to thoroughly inspect the bearings/chassis/electrics/tyres before purchasing.
Also, what make was the trailer, or was it a home-made trailer, personally I would not touch anything home-made, apart from the obvious, one of the main reasons being you cannot travel in europe without one of those ID Plates on your trailer stating weight limits, etc.
Cheers,
Graham.
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13/6/2005 at 1:21pm
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I see that it is a done deal here but for future readers, my advice is to get the biggest trailer you can afford that is suitable for general camping gear.
We bought two trailers within the space of a month. The first one was bought in a hurry at great expense. I work away a lot and had not got around to buying a trailer. Packing on the Friday afternoon when we were due to go off that evening showed us that we just had to have a trailer.
A quick trip to Focus and other local DIY stores proved no good as they only had flat packs available and we did not have enough time to build from a pack.
Eventually, I found some ready made trailers at a Caravan and Camping store in Trench, Telford. I bought the smallest unit complete with cover and spare wheel for around £220 and drove off with it. It just about coped with our weekend break.
However, we decided to get a much bigger tent before our first summer holiday later the same month. One the tent was acquired, I went back to place I purchased the trailer with the intent of asking them to take the used (once only) trailer back in part-exchange for the largest trailer they had. As soon as I raised this, they sad bluntly and rudely "no" - no reasons, no sympathy, no suggestions. A strange way to do business - I would have taken say £100 worth of vouchers.
We were due to go the following weekend. We drove around and could not find anywhere selling large trailers. We wanted something in the 5 to 6 foot range.
Searched online but did not like prices, delivery arrangements, sizes, etc. Until we spotted the 640 Caddy Trailer available in single and double axle form.
We spoke to Trailers.co.uk by phone. Delivery was normally several weeks BUT they would see what could be done. They managed to deliver it within a couple of days. A minor part was broken and replacement parts came through the post very quickly. It took my wife a good few hours to build it but it was worth it. We were able to take everything we needed with the car boot not completely stuffed and nothing in the cabin of the car. One of the mudguards did come off but we think we put that on wrongly. The cover was brilliant. It fitted nicely over the uneven height load and kept everything completely dry during some heavy periods of rain on site.
We paid £491.50 inc VAT and delivery for the single axle version with cover and spare wheel. Here is a photo with our new Kyham tent behind.
Stuart
PS. If anyone can make use of a small trailer that has been used only once and they live near Telford, then give us a shout.
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