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New Trailer
Here are some pictures and modifications made to my new Afrispoor Leopard trailer.
The trailer panelling is made of C3R12 and painted with 2K whilst the chassis is galvanised. All locks are of the mini container type and are extremely strong. I had ordered a 110 l stainless steel water tank to be installed in the belly instead of the standard plastic 70 l version as I have 3 women camping with me! I had an extra large bag sewn onto the tent cover to house my RV5 Oztent, side-covers for the tent, ground sheets, 4 camp chairs and stretchers.
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The tent has a decent sized awning (with optional sides) that is very easy to erect. My two kids sleep in the RV5 Oztent.
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In the nose cone I have an 80 l National Luna fridge/freezer, power pack and charger, heavy duty water pump and tap. The front nose cone houses the washing up stuff and ALVA gas shower. I had an extra large wash-stand made to accommodate a decent sized basin and dry rack. The steel stand folds for easy storage. Two 105 Amp/hr deep cycle batteries are housed in a separate box underneath the trailer with a door access under the crockery area.
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The whole RHS of the trailer has 6 plastic drawers for clothing with a small area above for shoes, toiletry bags and towels. I had a clothes hanging area installed next to this to please SWAMBO.
At the back is a large pull-out roller drawer which can house four ammo boxes or other equipment.
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The kitchen area is great with all the heavy-duty drawers for food and pots, etc and the well designed cutlery and crockery area. I had 8W fluorescent lights installed everywhere so the cupboards and storage areas are extremely well lit. Behind both wheels are storage boxes for gas bottles, hose-pipe, electrical cable, Coleman lamps, spare primus stove, small gas lanterns, etc.
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At the back is a large pull-out roller drawer which can house four ammo boxes or other equipment.
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Everything is designed to be easily accessible with no wasted space. In fact I have two empty ammo boxes in the rear drawer that are empty!D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
8th Jun 2009 10:24 am
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awesome Doc. Now if you could just pop over to the UK & do mine for me, that would be great!
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8th Jun 2009 10:28 am
Doc
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Thanks Bodsy. These trailers are made in Durban and can be shipped anywhere in the world. I think they are being exported to Oz soon. The complete trailer as you see it would cost about GBP7700 excluding shipping.D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
8th Jun 2009 10:46 am
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Was thinking about £50 and a case of beer would do the trick......?
I'm gonna steal some ideas from that though, like the washing bowl stand hanging off the trailer & other little gems Bodsys Brake Bible
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8th Jun 2009 10:50 am
Doc
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No can do D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
8th Jun 2009 10:52 am
Doc
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Hi Bodsy, if you need detailed photos of various bits and pieces then let me know.D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
8th Jun 2009 10:54 am
tanters
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Re: New Trailer
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I aint showing my missus this ..... a clothes rack for camping !!!!!! its bad enough she brings her hair straightener with her
Seriously tho, nice trailer Doc, really nice 8)A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
8th Jun 2009 10:54 am
Doc
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You have to keep the missus happy then maybe you get LUCKY D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
8th Jun 2009 11:00 am
tanters
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maybe Doc, just maybe A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
C3R12? Is that a spec for sheet metal of some kind?I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
8th Jun 2009 11:25 am
Doc
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"3CR12 is a chromium containing corrosion resisting steel developed as an alternative material of construction where the mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and fabrication requirements of other materials such as mild steel, galvanised or aluminised steel, aluminium or pre-painted steels are unsuited"
Cheers, DocD3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
8th Jun 2009 11:53 am
Baben
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That's a lovely trailer, Doc - its almost as gorgeous as mine !
I wish you and your family many thousand happy kilometers with her
9th Jun 2009 10:14 am
Doc
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Thanks Baben. It sure beats the hell out of tenting when offroading and the bonus is that I sold my caravan that I didn't like D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
9th Jun 2009 10:21 am
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Thanks DiscoStu. We are having fun with it D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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awesome Doc. Now if you could just pop over to the UK & do mine for me, that would be great!
I aint showing my missus this ..... a clothes rack for camping !!!!!! its bad enough she brings her hair straightener with her 
