Once you’ve got the family (and the dog) in the back of vehicle, there’s often little room for the other essentials. The boot and roof rack are filled remarkably quickly and easily. This is where second hand camping trailers come in!
A used camping trailer means you don’t have to compromise on space in your car. It’s also a smart move, because it means that any bulkier items can be transported in the trailer. This is much better for your vehicle and lessens the likelihood of the car being damaged because of the load being carried. From a safety point of view, it’s obviously good sense to carry the likes of gas canisters in a trailer rather than the car itself.
In terms of size, think carefully not just about your needs now, but also what they are likely to be in the future. Buying more space than you need right now is sensible.
Covers range from tarpaulin-like elasticated flat coverings to lockable and solid fittings. Still on the subject of security, padlocks, hitchlocks and wheelclamps are useful extras that might be included in sales of second hand camping trailers. Failing that, they would be worthwhile investments anyway.
Check if a jockey wheel comes as part of any sale for used camping trailers. It’s not an essential to have one, but it really is useful to have – especially if you are a trailer newbie. A jockey wheel gives you extra manoeuvrability and makes a trailer more stable too.