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Old 10-09-2008, 02:02 PM
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Well done Mike, sounds like you got exactly the same trailer as mine from the same vendor (Mario's).

Just for Nightstalker's info, I just renewed the rego on mine (I got it just over 12 months ago), and no need for an inspection.

For others considering such a purchase, one thing to be aware of is that the dimensions quoted (such 6'x4') are referring to the dimensions from the outside. In other words, depending on the width of the sides, the available internal space will be a few inches less in each direction. As I use a 6 foot ladder for The Mary Rose, and because the ladder has to go lengthwise in the trailer to fit everything else in, I had to go with the 7 foot length.

I also highly recommend the high sides. The ordinary sides are really only about 1 foot high, which leaves a lot exposed if you have reasonably bulky equipment like I do.
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Old 10-09-2008, 02:05 PM
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yeh Rod, I think it is exactly the same. Mario's seemed like a good bunch and the price was about $200-$250 cheaper than the same product at a local shop on the Central Coast.

In the future I'd love to get a cage and canopy for it.
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Old 10-09-2008, 02:17 PM
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I'm trying to get a frame and canvas canopy for my 6x4 (full of 12" dob etc).

Best I seem to be able to do in Melbourne is $490. And I'll have to add the tie down points.

If I was back at the beginning, I'd be buying a 7x4 with high sides, that's for sure.

Cannot afford or work out how to handle (by myself) a rigid secure canopy
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