9 things to check before you go camping with your off-road trailer

Camping Trailer Checklist

Before you pull away with your camping trailer for a well-deserved break use this checklist. You know the old saying, prevention is better than a cure.

Camping Trailer Checklist:

1. Tyre pressure: Check the tyre pressure of your wheels (and do not forget about the spare).
2. Nuts and bolts: Check nuts and bolts holding the coupler for stretching and/or fatigue.       
3. Spring bracket: Check the 2 nuts holding the spring in place for fatigue and ensure the ny-lock is secure.
4. Grease run-in brake to ensure smooth operation
5. Wheel bearings: check for excessive play. 
6. Licence: Check the license date. Ensure you have a valid license. 
7. Battery: Is it charging AND staying charged. 
8. Jockey wheel: Is it operating normally, grease if necessary 
9. Lights: Connect your 4x4 camping trailer and check your brake lights, left and right indicator as well as your hazards. Are they all working? Replace as needed.

This short camping trailer checklist covers some key items you need to check every time you go camping.

Now go, and enjoy your camp! You deserve it!

Is this the best 4X4 Camping Trailer for sale?

Camping Trailer For Sale

Is there a "best" off road camping trailer? If so, which one?

Deciding to go camping is a great way to experience the outdoors. You get out there in nature.

It is time for the family to get away. You pack your bags, get some supplies and load up the camping trailer for some adventure.

You can get away for quick weekend breakaway or decide to make it a long weekend. If you are more adventurous take a trip up into Africa.

But what does this have to do with the best camping trailer?

Everything. You decide on what the best trailer will be for you.

Some people enjoy a compact trailer. They go to places where such a trailer is ideal. Others decide they pack more and need more space.

The key is finding a camping trailer that suits you. This is your 4X4 camping trailer. Look around and compare. Find the one which will work best for you.

We have 3 types of 4X4 camping trailers for sale:

Piglet 4X4 Camping Trailer
Warthog 4X4 Camping Trailer
Hippo 4X4 Camping Trailer
Also read our blog on 6 important factors when buying a 4x4 camping trailer.

Why wait? Get out there and have an adventure!

6 Factors you need to consider when buying a 4x4 camping trailer

4x4 Camping Trailer

Camping is a great way to spend time outdoors. In Africa we have the ideal weather to get away every weekend! 

Having your own 4X4 trailer allows you to get to more remote places. You can experience the bush the way it was meant to be, go up into the mountains and visit the kalahari.

However, before you buy, here are 6 items to consider when buying a camping trailer:

1. Suitability: Is the trailer suitable for what you intend to use it for? Having the right trailer for the right adventure will give you a more pleasurable camping experience. 
2. Build Quality: Not all trailers are built the same. Have a close look at the quality of the build.
3. Off road capability: Going off-road means your trailer needs to be sturdy and be able to handle the roads.
4. Specifications: Look at the dimensions of the trailer, pack space, power, clearance. All of these are important.
5. Ease-of-use: How easy is it to use the trailer? Having a trailer which is easy to use will take away a lot of frustration. 
6. Weight: A key factor is the weight of the trailer. Make sure you are comparing apples-with-apples when looking at weight.

Contact us now to talk about what you want from your 4X4 camping trailer.