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Rover LX, Explorer and Ultra models have independent coil suspension with top quality shock absorbers that give smooth travel over rough corrugated roads and tracks. The two tonne stub axle is removable to allow easy and inexpensive replacement if needed. The trailing arms are hot-dipped galvanised for durability.
Chassis The chassis is hot-dipped galvanised 100 x 75 x 6mm RHS.
Draw Bar The draw bar is 2.2m long and is constructed from 125 x 75 x 6mm hot dipped galvanized steel angle.
Electric Brakes The 12" Alko electric brakes were developed especially for Australian off road travel. They are an efficient high performance unit and recommended for safe towing. A suitable brake control unit must be installed in the towing vehicle.
Hubs Standard hubs and tyres are 6 stud, fitted with new all terrain 265 x 70 R16 tyres. Other tyre sizes and stud patterns are available and can generally be matched to the tow vehicle. This is often an extra cost if the trailer wheels need to be genuinely interchangeable with the tow vehicle and vice versa.
"... Corrugations on the Anne Beadell Highway. They were no trouble to the Aussie Swag!!"
Ray Shorter on the Anne Beadell Highway in W.A
Francois testing his equipment in Cape York
The "Treg" coupling is an off-road coupling which articulates in all directions. It is easy to attach, and gives a smooth feel when towing.
"Treg" Offroad Coupling
Ken & Meryn Ward's trip to the Cape, 2009 - "There is no doubt in our mind that we have made the right choice in getting the "Swag" and in our opinion it is the best camper on the market."
| Does Galvanizing affect Steel Strength?
Industrial Galvanizers submitted samples to the BHP Port Kembla Technical Services for testing. The conclusions were as follows:
"Both these tests have verified that hot dip galvanizing of either un-coated high strength steel or the hot dip galvanizing of pre-galvanized high strength steel after acid stripping of the original coating has no effect on the structural strength of the steels involved."
Industrial Galvanizers also noted that, "Approximately 100,000 tonnes of steel in various forms, such as this large navigation tower, is galvanized annually by Industrial Galvanizers without any problems relating to the hot dip galvanizing process affecting the steel's strength.
Further Information
Tel: 07 3881 1903
Fax: 07 3881 1730
ausinfo@aussieswag.com.au
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