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Trailer Design
Mr Swagman Fold Out Tent Trailer Sale
Mr Swagman's fold out tent section uses high quality 10 and 12 ounce Australian canvas and is generously sized to house a family of four in comfort. Within minutes you can be sitting back relaxing at your campsite. Large insect proof windows and doors ensure your camping comfort.
The main body of Mr Swagman’s camper trailer is a custom, purpose built 2.14m X 1.68m X 0.5m rust resistant 16 gauge zinc steel body finished in hammertone paint. The body rides on a 75mm X 75mm X 3mm box section chassis which is attached to a 100mm X 50mm X 3mm draw bar, which is 1.6m long for optimal weight distribution, towing and reversing.
Mr Swagman uses independent trailing arms with coil springs and heavy duty shock absorbers for its combination of load carrying ability, safety, reliability, ease of maintenance and excellent handling characteristics. This suspension system provides reduced unsprung weight, smooth ride, built in sway control and is extremely reliable. Replaceable 1400kg rated stub axles feature a unique toe in/out adjustment to ensure even tyre wear.
Mr Swagman uses the popular and effective HyLander offroad coupling for its safe, reliable and flexible towing abilities while on and off road. This coupling provides the ultimate in trailer/vehicle flexibility. The HyLander coupling utilizes the standard 50mm towing ball found on most tow bars – no need to change anything from standard. A hand brake is also incorporated to aid in safety when unhitched. The Hylander hitch is recessed into the draw bar for greater ground clearance and increased strength. Double safety chains, hand brake, electric brakes and removable jockey wheel are all included.
10-inch electric brakes provide superior braking performance while on and offroad and provide peace of mind to the driver and passengers in event of an emergency. A pneumatic jockey wheel aids in easy manoeuvre of the camper trailer

Two wind-down stabilizers at the rear, coupled with the wind-up jockey wheel enable a solid, level set-up even on irregular ground. Mr Swagman has even placed a bull's eye bubble on the draw bar to help you get your camper trailer level. A stone guard at the front of the trailer is an essential item on any offroad trailer. Mr Swagman has shaped his mesh and heavy duty PVC stone guard to deflect stones down and away from the vehicle to prevent broken windows on the rear of the tow vehicle.
A recovery eye is attached to the rear of the trailer to allow shackles, ropes, straps and chains to be used without damage to the trailer to help extricate your trailer from a bogging. A water and dust proof, lockable storage box is attached to the front draw bar - ideal for tools, tarps, camping gear or anything you choose.
A deep cycle battery pack with a 12-volt outlet is located in the front storage box on the draw bar of the trailer. This battery pack is charged via the tow vehicles charging system. The front passenger side of the trailer features a full width, slide-out kitchen incorporating a dual cast iron cooker, recessed removable sink and hand water pump, table top and storage cupboard. No need to skimp on the comforts of home cooking while out camping with a Mr Swagman offroad camper trailer.
While nice shiny cook tops and sinks look good, Mr Swagman finds the durability of a cast iron cooker to be superior. The removable sink allows you to dispose of your washing up water easily - why drain it to a bucket underneath and then tip that bucket out? Drain tubes are fine - provided they are long enough and don't drain back to your tent area. Mr Swagman believes his removable sink option to be easier all round. Outdoor cooking at it finest.
2-burner cast iron cooker allows for large pots and pans to be used. Kitchen is easily accessible without setting the tent up. Automotive pinch-weld rubber keeps water and dust out of the kitchen door.
A 9 kg gas bottle and regulator is fitted to the left hand side of the draw bar for easy connection to the cast iron gas cooker. A 65 litre plastic reinforced water tank under the trailer (to keep centre of gravity low) supplies clean, fresh, odourless water to the hand water pump at the sink. The water container has approximately 10mm thick walls, so negates the need for a separate stone guard - which can 'trap' small stones and eventually wear through the tank.
Key locking water filler provides peace of mind. A twin jerry can holder, mounted on the right hand side of the draw bar, enables either 40 litres of extra fuel or water to be carried. That takes the water carrying capacity of a Mr Swagman's offroad camper trailer to 105 litres plus any other containers you may carry inside the trailer.
Three brand new 31x10.5R15 tyres on brand new white steel off road rims are included with Mr Swagman's Camper Trailer. Why new tyres and rims? - Mr Swagman is against fitting cheap second hand tyres and rims to any trailer. Safety and reliability is paramount when travelling in the bush. An inbuilt pole holder carries all the poles needed for the awning
Key locking flush-fit chrome locks are fitted to trailer doors and tool box. Automotive grade pinch-weld rubber seals are used on door openings to prevent ingress of water and dust.
LED 3-in-1 tail lights are incorporated to provide long lasting, durable and low current draw lighting. Large under-bed storage area can be accessed from the rear tail gate or from a lift up door under the mattress within the tent when set up.
Two removable H-frame bars (optional extra) can be included with Mr Swagman's camper trailer. These are ideal to hold a roof top aluminium boat, roof racks, canoes, bicycles and many other items. Inner guards are lined with an anti-chip coating.
 
Metal mud guards and rubber mud flaps help to protect the trailer.  
For full details of the tent section of Mr Swagman's camper trailers, see separate page.
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