TODAY - ITS A MORE TECHNICAL AFFAIR

When I was asked to confirm the choice of colour of the floor and the caravan had not as yet got a roof on it I was a bit perplexed. However, soon after I received the photo below and it was all explained. A chassis with a floor. 

I will not go into too many details about the actual “floor” but attached to it is a set of 4 Grip Aluminium Rims fitted with Dunlop Grandtrek MT2 and a spare (all to match the towing vehicles wheels so that we have 2 spares). 4 wheels give more stability as the floor plus its frame measures 7630mm. The other details for those who are interested is - Cabin space 5650mm, Width 2265mm and Height 2700mm.

In order to ensure that the caravan is stable when we park it, there are 4 stabilisers attached to the frame. Two in the front and two at the back just behind the axles installed so that, should you need to change the wheels at any time (I believe this may happen in inconvenient places) these back two stabilisers have been installed so that they can be employed to assist in the process of changing the wheel. Of course, I sincerely hope that this does not happen too often. The chassis also has HD leaf springs with shock absorbers.

For those of us who are not used to manoeuvring a rather large trailer we have opted for the luxury of caravan movers which I hope will obviate any arguments that may ensue about getting the caravan to just the right spot.

Other additions include the HD jockey wheel, a lockable hand brake (as I believe some caravaners have experienced people pulling up their handbrake for them when they go through dodgy towns), drum brakes, and 2 x 20l jerry cans for some lifesaving extra fuel.

The side walls are attached to an aluminium frame, selected for its weight, and then covered with 1.6mm glass fibre sheets. This ensures that the caravan is water tight and you will never suffer woodrot or unexpected drips on your head in heavy rain. Added to this is a Black Raptor lining on the bottom sections of the caravan that is scratch resistant, in case you really go deep into the bush.

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Many blessings.

Christine