Caravan Trailers & Upgrades

Three services:

  1. New Caravan Trailers for diy builders & professionals

  2. Caravan Design

  3. Repairs & Upgrades for existing caravans


New Caravan Trailers

We design and build custom caravan trailers that give you a strong, lightweight foundation for any caravan, hybrid, or off‑road build. Whether you’re a DIY builder or a professional fabricator, we help you get the design right from the start — saving time, cost, and headaches later. We use modern CAD, weight‑distribution modelling, and proven engineering methods to ensure your chassis is balanced, safe, and ready for the body system you choose.

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Our standard platform forms the backbone for any upgrades or customisation.

  • 2.3m x 6.5m internal (custom sizes available)

  • Rated to 3.5T

  • Hot‑dip galvanised chassis

  • Designed for 35mm composite body systems

  • Rocker tandem suspension

  • Electric drum brakes (both axles)

  • 65mm pre‑galv axles

  • 16” black steel rims + spare

  • 235/65 commercial tyres

  • Colour‑coded lock nuts

  • Hand brake + dual safety chains

  • 50mm ball

  • Enclosed hot‑galv mudguards

  • Four corner steadies

  • Heavy‑duty jockey stand

  • Narva LED glowing trail lights with reverse

  • Pre‑cut holes for drawbar storage box

  • Pre‑cut service runs

  • WOF 3 years

  • Rego 1 year

  • $16,500 ex GST

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Integrated composite body

We partner with Fibre Pro to offer lightweight, strong composite panel systems. Your trailer is designed around this method — but you’re not locked into it. We can support other body systems too.

Upgrade Options - Choose the setup that suits your terrain, towing vehicle, and build style.

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Cruise Master Airbag Suspension

Cruisemaster Airbag Suspension Ultimate off‑road performance and articulation.

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Trailparts Equalising Suspension

Trailparts Load‑Sharing Suspension (LSS) Smooth, quiet, economical ride for mixed‑use towing.

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Wheels

We can source a wide range of rims and tyres to match your look and load requirements.

Fold-out Steps

A great option for easy access.

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Water Tanks

We can source a large range of plastic of the shelf and custom made water tanks plus supply mounting to the trailer.

Storage Box

Lightweight aluminum lockible storage for tools, bbq, gas bottles, rubbish fire wood etc.

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Cruise Master DO35 Coupling

Cruise Master DO35 — the go‑to for serious off‑road travel.

Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll design a trailer that fits your layout, weight goals, and terrain.

Examples

Tour of a high end Caravan Trailer

Follow this family tour NZ for a year on a trailer we designed.

DIY caravan video series building a caravan using a Wee Make Change Trailer.


Caravan Design

We can help you with your caravan design layouts. Whether you’re planning a new build or reworking an existing van, we’ll help you get the layout, weight distribution, and functionality right before construction begins.

  • Custom floor plan layouts

  • Weight distribution planning

  • Interior space optimisation

  • 3D/CAD design renders

  • Material selection

  • Guidance on fixture and appliance placement

Need help with your caravan design? Reach Out.

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Caravan Repairs & Upgrades

Got an older caravan that needs some love? We can bring it back to life and get it looking sharp again.

Trailer

  • Remove the old chassis and install a brand‑new trailer

  • Repairs, parts replacement, or full upgrade options

Paint

  • Full exterior prep and repaint

  • Underside protection and coating

Storage

  • Custom‑designed storage boxes

  • Built to fit your layout and gear

Windows

  • New window seals

  • Window replacement and refitting

Plumbing

  • New plumbing installs

  • Repairs and tidy‑ups

Gas

  • Gas system repairs or replacement

Electrical

  • Electrical upgrades and improvements


🎥 Watch the video overview

Get in touch to see how we can help restore your older caravan

Why Customers Choose Us

1. Engineering‑led manufacturing: Laser‑cut, CAD‑designed, FEA‑verified

Our entire product line is built like a precision‑engineered system, not a farm‑gate trailer.

  • Laser‑cut components

  • Full CAD modelling

  • FEA analysis for strength and stiffness

  • Repeatable, accurate fabrication

2. Tap into decades of real‑world experience — knowledge that actually helps your build

You’re not just buying a trailer; you’re tapping into deep, practical expertise.

  • Tiny‑house construction

  • Transport and towing

  • Engineering and compliance

  • Real‑world problem‑solving

  • Guidance that helps you avoid costly mistake

3. High‑quality, consistent production — not one‑off fabrication

Trailers are products, not “whatever the welder did that day”.

  • Consistent jigs

  • Repeatable processes

  • Tight tolerances

  • Clean, professional finish

4. A “we’ll sort it” customer promise that removes risk

This is one of the biggest strengths and something most competitors can’t offer.

  • If something isn’t right, we fix it

  • We stand behind the product

  • We communicate clearly

  • We don’t disappear after delivery

5. On‑time delivery backed by real systems and experience

We’re not guessing timelines — you’re running a proper production workflow.

  • Scheduled builds

  • Predictable lead times

  • Clear communication

  • No last‑minute surprise