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Hi all not sure i in right section here i am looking at building our own camper trailer and was wondering if any one has pics or idea on doing this my main question is are you able to and where can you if can buy just the tent section on top of trailer if can cost and dimension on such items i do hope some one might be able to help out we are in loganlea south brisbane thanks can email us on ballingall@microed.com.au

Firstly - the top. Many places will sell you a top (Customline at Beenliegh, Primus "off the shelf" unit, and others). So ring around and get some pricing.

Secondly - for all your research go to www.campertrailers.org . In the "Manufactuers" section you can visit all the websites to get some ideas of different set-ups. Or, join the Yahoo group for some chat - I'm sure you will find some good info there.

Thirdly - I reckon you'll save yourself some real heartache if you just buy a good second hand unit.

I am in the trade and make camper trailers tops for a few camper trailer businesses around Brisbane. Most are the same, but the prices are sometimes ridiculously different.

give me a call...my number is in my sig line.

I can show you some designs and help make up your mind....and I can also make it alot cheaper than you will get it anywhere else.

this is impressive but gives you an appreciation of the work involved

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/inde ... eadid=9107

I reckon save yourself some heartache and buy a good 2nd hand unit as mentioned

Pajeropaul wrote:Hi all not sure i in right section here i am looking at building our own camper trailer and was wondering if any one has pics or idea on doing this my main question is are you able to and where can you if can buy just the tent section on top of trailer if can cost and dimension on such items i do hope some one might be able to help out we are in loganlea south brisbane thanks can email us on ballingall@microed.com.au

Mate of mine (damige on here) built his own.
He has been getting quotes on canvas only
First was southern cross $6500
second Outback in Carrum $5000
(these quotes are if he does 2!)


Tis cheaper to buy a second hand one me thinks.

There are places that sell just the camper section to fit to your trailer, but dont have a link handy.

bogged wrote:

Pajeropaul wrote:Hi all not sure i in right section here i am looking at building our own camper trailer and was wondering if any one has pics or idea on doing this my main question is are you able to and where can you if can buy just the tent section on top of trailer if can cost and dimension on such items i do hope some one might be able to help out we are in loganlea south brisbane thanks can email us on ballingall@microed.com.au

Mate of mine (damige on here) built his own.
He has been getting quotes on canvas only
First was southern cross $6500
second Outback in Carrum $5000
(these quotes are if he does 2!)


Tis cheaper to buy a second hand one me thinks.

There are places that sell just the camper section to fit to your trailer, but dont have a link handy.

I could beat that with my hands tied behind my back. I would be suprised if I got above $4000.00 for the bed base upwards. That includes the canvas tent, 8' awning, and the bed base that attaches to your trailer.

G_loomis wrote:

bogged wrote:

Pajeropaul wrote:Hi all not sure i in right section here i am looking at building our own camper trailer and was wondering if any one has pics or idea on doing this my main question is are you able to and where can you if can buy just the tent section on top of trailer if can cost and dimension on such items i do hope some one might be able to help out we are in loganlea south brisbane thanks can email us on ballingall@microed.com.au

Mate of mine (damige on here) built his own.
He has been getting quotes on canvas only
First was southern cross $6500
second Outback in Carrum $5000
(these quotes are if he does 2!)


Tis cheaper to buy a second hand one me thinks.

There are places that sell just the camper section to fit to your trailer, but dont have a link handy.

I could beat that with my hands tied behind my back. I would be suprised if I got above $4000.00 for the bed base upwards. That includes the canvas tent, 8' awning, and the bed base that attaches to your trailer.

I'll mail him when I get home. U may have business.

cheers!

Oz trail makes the tent section http://www.oztrail.com.au/camper_trailer/index.html

bogged wrote:

Pajeropaul wrote:Hi all not sure i in right section here i am looking at building our own camper trailer and was wondering if any one has pics or idea on doing this my main question is are you able to and where can you if can buy just the tent section on top of trailer if can cost and dimension on such items i do hope some one might be able to help out we are in loganlea south brisbane thanks can email us on ballingall@microed.com.au

Mate of mine (damige on here) built his own.
He has been getting quotes on canvas only
First was southern cross $6500
second Outback in Carrum $5000
(these quotes are if he does 2!)


Tis cheaper to buy a second hand one me thinks.

There are places that sell just the camper section to fit to your trailer, but dont have a link handy.

Ive been thinking of making my own roof top camper. Bought a tent from ebay for $20, 12ft x 12ft one. Will cut it up for the windows and door and just sew it into spec. Only need the three sides like a wedge !

I am building my own hard floor camper in Toowoomba.

A number of places quoted $4500+ for just the main canvas tent, no awnings.

I have shopped areound and have found 2 more places that will do the main tent section for around $2000, plus a bit more for the awnings.

So it pays to have a look around. But if you want a bolt on option, those Primus ones look the goods on paper anyway.

Cheers

Twilight canvas does a good job at a fair price and is not far from you. I built my own trailer an had him make the tent, Im very happy with it, have a look at www.twilightcampers.s5.com 07 3341 8735

hi all,
as bogged said i have had some big qoutes for canvas work but i came across a guy the other day and im taking the trailer to him so he can check it out and give a full qoute and his work looks great ill let you all know how much.

gday all i got a quote today to do the canvas work on my trailer and with this guy do all the bar work he has quoted me under 3grand for the camper 1500 for the annex with zip off wall allround and poles inc and the work that i looked at was very very good so i have now organizied to have 3 trailers taken to him to be done but first i have the last one to finish before we get the canvas done which will be a couple of months down the track.
i be lookin forward to get it done

barnsey wrote:This is for sale in Townsville. Tarp work worth 2K + on it's own.

Less than $4k. Easliy converted to offroader

He already has the trailer built... and one for the boss, and one for boss' brother lol

Barnsey, you will die owning that trailer

bogged wrote:

barnsey wrote:This is for sale in Townsville. Tarp work worth 2K + on it's own.

Less than $4k. Easliy converted to offroader

He already has the trailer built... and one for the boss, and one for boss' brother lol

Barnsey, you will die owning that trailer

No. Barnsey will sell the trailer. Or die trying.