old venture trailer info needed

[Snowrydr01]

so there is this seemingly old venture camper trailer on my local craigs

http://austin.craigslist.org/rvs/1039183665.html

The interior is only 4x6 so for sleeping and storage im guessing some sort of elevated bedding would need to be developed.

I guess what im looking for is a little information as to the year and general durability of these.

 

[davegonz]

It's a Venter which are/were made in South Africa. They were designed to be pulled by cars, so they will be pretty lightweight.

Info: http://www.ventertrailers.co.za/

 

[Snowrydr01]

thanks for the link, no wonder i couldnt find anything for venture. The prices on the site(no counting shipping) seam realy cheap afer conversion at around $700 usd new.

Any ideas on how durable these little things are?

 

[davegonz]

I've seen one first hand and I don't really think they are that rugged for offroad use. They are designed for light duty on-highway use.

 

[Snowrydr01]

agreed

I talked to the guy today and the total trailer weighs under 300lbs.

While thats cool since its lighter then two aditional passengers I would hate to see it after its first tight trail

 

[highlandercj-7]

It looks like it wouldn't be hard to armor the thing up. The price is right, a lil fab work and you could be in like flynn.

 

[outdoorsaddict]

Similar trailer

I bought this trailer to carry all my gear out West each year. I stay out there for 2 months in the National Forest and needed ample storage. This trailer has a set of "ribs" for a frame and a lightweight set of leaf springs. It carries a huge load(wall tent,wood stove,kitchen gear,etc....) and I almost forget its behind my truck. I've dragged it on the numbered Forest Roads designated for vehicular traffic without any issues. BUT I'm not certain it would/could be beefed up to run serious off-road trails. Maybe if a person mounted the tub assembly over on a beefier framework. I've personally never seen the Venter trailers so mine may be totally different.

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