pacmule aluminum trailers whaddaya think?

[gplin96]

Being a novice, I need to ask the forum what do you think of this type of trailer for overland travel? specifically the pacmule 1. In general, are aluminum trailers tough enough for non technical or extreme routes..? These seem well built. The company has been doing dog trailers for years and recently started this market. www.pacmuletrailers.comthanks for the input.

 

[adrenaline503]

I have no idea if they are any good but they sure look cool. A multiuse trailer like this is very appealing.

 

[deadbird]

Cool but expensive at $9,000-12,000.

 

[805gregg]

Make your own out of steel.

 

[gplin96]

They start at $4250 for the Pacmule 1 , which is the size most of us would get and price includes a nose box, electric brakes, free shipping within 1000 miles. Options will increase cost but not as costly as one of you has said.
Can anyone comment on the material and how it has stood up with other products?

 

[haven]

I think many off-road trailers are constructed with a steel tube frame and aluminum panels. But there's no reason why an all aluminum trailer couldn't be as strong.

I'd like to know more about the trailer's axle and suspension. Because these details are not described on the web site (at least I didn't see it) I'm guessing that the trailers have a conventional axle with leaf springs. More sophisticated designs use independent trailing arms, sometimes with air bags to supplement a coil spring.

I'd want to know more about the trailer's warranty. And I'd check to see how well the compartments are sealed against penetration by dust and water.

You might want to compare the Pacmule with designs from USA companies Adventure Trailers (http://www.adventuretrailers.com) and Campa USA (http://www.campausa.com). Also see Australian manufacturers like Kimberley Kampers (http://www.kimberleykampers.com/) for ideas about how a proven off-road camper is built.

 

[gplin96]

Thanks Haven for your input. The pacmule comes with a torsion axle and the suspension comes optional with 2 Firestone airbags like the ATs I suspect. i've inquired about the warranty too and will find out. I talked to the owner he can build an all steel trailer too.
I'm trying to decide between the overland trailer sherpa II RL (good following) and the pacmule (not a lot of info on blogs). I can only justify a trailer that has multipurpose hauling ability. I'm leery about going with the pacmule because it seems no one has heard of it. I 'd hate to be the guinea pig! The price is enticing and they can do custom work as well.

 

[deadbird]

M.S.R.P. $9,400.00 to $10,775.00 right there at the bottom.



http://www.pacmuletrailers.com/deck.html

 

[teotwaki]

looks sort of low to the ground,,,

 

[teotwaki]

M.S.R.P. $9,400.00 to $10,775.00 right there at the bottom.



http://www.pacmuletrailers.com/deck.html

http://www.pacmuletrailers.com/pacmule.html

depends on the model..... PM-1 is $4275 as posted earlier

 

[camp'n_hunt]

Sweet

That's what i am building but mine is out of steel and with air bags.

 

[indiedog]

There are a few Aussie makers using aluminium. Check out www.desertedgetrailers.com.au made by a prominent local aluminium boat building company. Pacific Aluminium also do some serious off road stuff. It can be done, but you need to do it well.