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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 1, 2013 16:03:47 GMT 10
Hi All, I've come across something that has taken my fancy at a local wrecker. It is a camp/o/matic Camp-Bell camper trailer very similar to the one shown here: www.sella.co.nz/motoring/motorhomes-caravans/caravans/up-to-12-ft/85t86k/display-images/85tbx8/ No idea on canvas condition, body looks solid, lots of surface rust on the frame but nothing worse, chipboard floor on the sides looks to have seen better days and the frame on top will need rebuilding due to rust. Mini wheels, definitely needs a tyre or 2. Now I don't particularly need a camper trailer, but it has caught my fancy and I was wondering if anyone knows anything of the brand? It says NZ made, has definitely been registered here at some point. I was wondering what these things tow like? How heavy are they usually? I am very tempted to either repair it or do similar to reddo if it is not worth saving in its current form and strip the camper parts from it and turn it into a mobile showroom for the vintage furniture and bicycles I am working on. Is there usually much structure inside the shells? The trailer wasn't braked so I assume it can't be rediculously heavy. If I strip it and turn it into a trailer will I have any difficulties since it was previously registered as a campervan? |
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Post by greedy53 on Apr 1, 2013 16:11:17 GMT 10
depends on condition if the body is ok and the canvas in a useable condition drag it home these little buggers are getting popular
good luck
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Post by firefighter on Apr 1, 2013 19:17:34 GMT 10
  G'day Melburgorbust I would guess you know this Note: vintagecaravans.com does not support the modification of vintage caravans for commercial purposes. Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/index.cgi#ixzz2PCXcboPMWe are into saving our touring past ......why not do it up and coming touring with us ....look good behind the jag ;D ;D ;D ;D cheers f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Franklin1 on Apr 1, 2013 19:18:28 GMT 10
G'day melburgorbust, Forum members bobandjacqui might be able to help with some approximate info. Read this thread on the Classic forum. Not exactly the same as yours, but there were a few different brands around that were built on the same principle. cheers, Al. |
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 1, 2013 19:20:34 GMT 10
Anything with the name campomatic deserves preservation.
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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 1, 2013 19:27:02 GMT 10
G'day Melburgorbust I would guess you know this Note: vintagecaravans.com does not support the modification of vintage caravans for commercial purposes. Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/index.cgi#ixzz2PCXcboPMWe are into saving our touring past ......why not do it up and coming touring with us ....look good behind the jag ;D ;D ;D ;D cheers f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Yeah, I understand that, as I said, I haven't opened it up properly to see if the interior/canvas etc is salvagable, if it is it will definitely be worth doing up and using. For the moment I'm assuming it ended up at a wrecker for a reason |
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Post by pothole on Apr 1, 2013 19:46:56 GMT 10
We currently run a Cub Camp-o-matic, but I think it,s 80,s, while we hunt up a V.V. Had one lined up but owner wants more money now that an interest has been shown.
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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 2, 2013 11:20:59 GMT 10
Thanks, what is it like to tow? I get the impression that cub campomatics are separate from the camp/o/matic made in New Zealand.
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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 2, 2013 12:24:27 GMT 10
Popped out for another look between the rain today, the frame for the top has rotted through at the hinge and most of the top rack needs replacing but otherwise it appears solid, with only surface rust most other spots from what I can see. Canvas looks ok (a few small tears but not much else - only opened it half way). Doesn't appear to have any interior in it (no matresses or anything). What would be a fair price to offer them for what I assume is a 1970's camper trailer in this condition?
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Post by gertie on Apr 2, 2013 12:35:09 GMT 10
I have a real attachment to the old Camp-o-Matic. Originally from NZ myself, my parents actually had one back in the late 70's. So I have many wonderful holidaying memories. Ours had a rather large annex which attached on the side, which we used as our kitchen/dining area. My view is........restore!
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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 2, 2013 13:09:39 GMT 10
No annex on this one, I couldn't open it fully as it was nearly ready to collapse at the hinge. Do you remember what it was like to tow? I'm guessing it's a couple of hundred kilos at least but hard to tell.
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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 2, 2013 13:11:12 GMT 10
......why not do it up and coming touring with us ....look good behind the jag ;D ;D ;D ;D Sadly the Jag is up for sale, but if it doesn't weigh to much it will look good (and probably more fitting - what sort of Jag driver tows a camper trailer?  ) behind the Volvo Amazon. |
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Post by pothole on Apr 2, 2013 20:11:26 GMT 10
The Cub weighs in around 240Kg,s, with annex and poles, even the old FJ tows it easy.
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Post by gertie on Apr 3, 2013 9:52:42 GMT 10
I didn't think they were too heavy....we used to tow ours with a Datsun 140J in NZ. And my mum always had the kitchen sink packed in there too!
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