Hilux 4x4 Forum

Baasvark wrote:What I am going to do is hire a trailer at first. Costs range between R350 - R750/day.

That way you don't have a significant cash outlay for something that only gets used 2-3 times per year and it's already well rigged and maintained.

I can also test the different models, their layout etc. and that will help me decide what works for me.

I understand that the conqueror trailers are (supposedly) better that the Echo's. Cannot vouch for this though.

It is a schlep to fetch and return the trailers everytime but might be the best initial option. Better than being stuck with something that you find out doesn't work for you...

Anyway my 2c.....

Pumba wrote:I've had an Echo 3 and own a Jurgens XT 140 currently.

On the upside:
loved the complete kitchen and cupboard section of the Echo as well as the pressurised tap(optional ekstras). Both trailers has the same tent shape which works well for us. (Roof tent with drop down, awning over the kitchen and stoep awning) The Jurgens has an add-a-room that zip's onto the drop down which is fantastic for the boy's. The hook-on-basin was a big plus for the wife on the Echo. The Echo has a 100L water tank and the Jurgens has two 35L tanks which I like because then you can make one drinking water and the other bathroom or from another point of view, if the one becomes contaminated for some or other reason you have some that's ok.

On the down side:
The Jurgens doesn't have the kitchen and cupboard setup. In my opinion, the Jurgens tows better than the Echo and is better build for the off road. I like the Howling moon tent more than the Echo tent. The Echo 3 doesn't have space for a fridge in the trailer but the Jurgens has a slider

Both has:
2 jerry can and gas bottle holders.
Enough space to load stuff -don't underestimate the Jurgens
Both has battery systems(if they were fitted)
Jurgens has a nose cone the Echo not

Both works for us. Personalisation is key in my opinion and personal taste play's a big part in what you choose. It's like trying to decide which 4x4 to buy - What works for you doesn't necessarily work for me.

A fried of mine has a Conqueror which, after seeing that, was the reason we decided to go that way.

Good luck with the search!

Blitzkrieg wrote:

Baasvark wrote:What I am going to do is hire a trailer at first. Costs range between R350 - R750/day.

That way you don't have a significant cash outlay for something that only gets used 2-3 times per year and it's already well rigged and maintained.

I can also test the different models, their layout etc. and that will help me decide what works for me.

I understand that the conqueror trailers are (supposedly) better that the Echo's. Cannot vouch for this though.

It is a schlep to fetch and return the trailers everytime but might be the best initial option. Better than being stuck with something that you find out doesn't work for you...

Anyway my 2c.....

Thanks for the input.
What trailers did you hire so far?
And which ones do you prefer?