[buzbox]

Just thought I'd do a very quick write up in this section of my trailer I setup a few years ago.
Doing it this way saved me over $1500 than buying one already done.


Oztrail Camper 6 trailer tent



Standard 6x4 box trailer





SPOA For it to sit level with the car



Cut and welding on a longer drawbar and treg hitch







Chopped off the side tie down rails.



Swing out tailgate with gate hinges



A brace from across the tailgate makes it square again as well as add's another mounting point for the tent



Time to paint it in Charcoal hammertone. I also seam sealed any edges to stop dust and water getting in between any gaps.









And the finishing touch



Tent time and I also wired in some LED tail lights.

[jonno_racing]

Oooow I wanted a blue tent!

[zoukshin]

Nice and quick. good stuff.

[zukenutter]

Great job. Our 6 is about 8 years old and still in great condition. Mrs ZN loves it. At 100kg it's quite light considering that it's equivalent to a good size tent, 6sq.m open covered awning area and mattress.

[Marko_SJ]

Very jealous of the setup.

Nice work.

[zukenutter]

Ha! I just noticed the Vitara badge, nice touch

[shep]

I wish they made the 6x4 tent to match a 105cm high trailer

[zukenutter]

Mine's at full stretch when set up on firm ground but on soft sand and aired down it work well but I don't think my trailer is that high.

[shep]

Yeah they just make them to fit a 85cm high trailer.

[zukenutter]

I pre measured a 6 on display at a camping store, built my trailer to the right height then did SPOA.

[jonno_racing]

yeah my trailer is 2 high... the bottom ends up wonky ish!

[buzbox]

Another alternative is to take it to a canvasser and get the base lengthened to suit what ever height you want.

Oh also, Not much of an update, but It got me thinking, I don't have a spare, and don't really want one. So without going for a 4wd AT or mud tyre, What is a good tyre that is puncture resistant, Is close to the size of a regular tyre and will comfortably fit under the guards..

So I picked up some used Pirelli Rally tyres

If they go flat, the sidewall is stiff enough to keep driving and the aggressive tread pattern makes sure it doesn't slide around on dirt or muddy tracks

[just_cruizin]

Just get some huds to suit the Vit that way you can run the same wheel and tyre setup

[buzbox]

The Vit is no more, but for new hubs = $ 100+

Used rally tyres, $0.00