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Thread ID: 63722 2005-11-20 22:49:00 Trailer talk Thomas01 (317) PC World Chat
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405910 2005-11-20 22:49:00 30 years or so ago we bought a camping trailer. It was called a Vagabond but was in fact a Scamper copy - I believe it used the old tools and design they left behind when they moved north.
We still have it - its excellent. But Muldoon managed to destroy the NZ camper/caravan business and most firms gave up. I see now more people want trailers etc and I considered turning out a set of plans for the thing so that good folks could make their own. I do have 30 years of design experience all over the world but am a duffer as regards business.
Being retired I don't want a huge profit etc just a chance to do something usefull.
I would appreciate advice about this idea.
Tom
Thomas01 (317)
405911 2005-11-20 23:22:00 they still make the camper trailers, one brand from memory is white heather, but i could be wrong Tux (606)
405912 2005-11-21 23:43:00 Here is an outfit which makes them www.caravansandcampers.co.nz

There seems to have been a move away from caravans/pop-top campers in the last 20 years, to large tents. I suppose there are no registration/wof worries or storage problems as compared with any type of trailor.

The move suprises me. There is probably still a small market for what you suggest which is an ideal compromise betwen a caravan and a tent. I have friends who have used a Scamper for about 20 years with great enjoyment.

There are backyard caravan manufacturers so no reason why you shouldn't give it a try. Best of luck. :thumbs:
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