Hi everyone. Sorry for not uploading in such a long time. I had Pneumonia and Covid at the same time and was really sick.. thought my time was done but 2 hospital trips later and I'm good for another innings! Obviously now work and life , not even mentioning the camper is so far behind so just need to catch up on everything! See ya soon. Thanks to all the new subscribers!! Cheers!!

@brucektm

3 жыл бұрын

wishing you a speedy recovery Marius . keep up the good work

@kenevans8435

3 жыл бұрын

Keep well mate this build is awesome 😎

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

@@brucektm thank you!!

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenevans8435 thank you so much!!

Awesome, Just don't let those brakes hold you back from finishing this masterpiece

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Deal!

Great stuff, fantastic build. I’m planning my own build using leaf springs and a spare axle off my 4x4 camper.

@MariusBotha

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thank you, Yup just go for it . will be worth it when u done and its exactly as u want it.!! Good luck

That was very good, thanks. Looking forward to the explanation for the solid axle, leaf spring vs independent rubber or coil springs.

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Next video I tackle that subject as a lot of people say things about suspension but never really thinks about it. Ill just give my thoughts on it and let people make up their won minds :-) Thanks for watching!! Marius

@BenMitro

3 жыл бұрын

@@MariusBotha I agree, many "authoritative" presenters are just mindlessly repeating something they've heard. Looking forward to the next instalment!

@Philjannasch

2 жыл бұрын

@@MariusBotha Hi Marius I started out building our own trailer not knowing much and opted for rubberide axle instead of leaf springs to keep the height of the trailer down. We will be testing it in the Cederberg in the next week or two. Dimensions 2.4 by 1.5 by 1.5 high .What do you think will be the drawbacks? Fortunately it is designed so that it can easily be changed to leaf springs because we did not know what the outcomes will be .We are going to film it from behind and will provide those clips if you are interested

Well done Marius, you can be very proud of your work. Please keep this going, even after the trailer is done!

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Will do my best!! :-)

With everything that has been going on the past couple of weeks. Glad you are up and moving around. I quite liked your explanation on how the run-in brake system works.. I never completely understood how it worked but now I do. Quite like the initiative you took to build the rod adjuster. I am planning a build myself. and what you are sharing has helped quite a bit. I am still trying to decide of what to use on my tiny camper trailer.. solid axle or independent suspension.. Both of them have pro's and Con's. (When I am talking tiny camper trailer.. with run in brakes I mean it needs to be light enough that I need to be able to tow it behind either my Suzuki SJ410 or Suzuki Jimny. :-))

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the comment! Very cool to hear u planning on building ure own.. nothing beats making something exactly as u want it. Its so rewarding when u done!! In a future video ill do the adjusting of the brakes and show some more of the system with the auto brake disengage when reversing and so on. Thanks for watching!! Marius

Happy recovery✌🏼

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

Jis bly jy het deurgetrek man die Covid ding is rof ! kyk mooi na julle self sien uit na die res van die bou !

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Baie Dankie!! Sal so maak. Julle ook!!

Hey Marius, Thanks for making the effort to post, even if it was short. Looking forward to seeing it all come together and great you're feeling better. Keep safe! I start my caravan build this week!

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching!! Awesome to hear another build starting. Its really cool to make something that wil be used exactly as u want it. Good luck with the build!!! Thank you

Oh wow dude, glad your ok! Now I know more about trailer/camper brakes! As always, I look forward to your videos!! Stay healthy my friend!

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg. All the best that side also!!

Great video Marius. Good to see you're feeling well enough to keep editing which is the most time consuming part. Thanks for the effort and information in your video's mate. I can't wait to see your finished traler and hope your little ones get to enjoy it with you too!

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm sure they will. Constantly asking me when we going.. lol Cheers

Hello Marius, I have watched all your videos and am amazed at the craftsmanship and ingenuity of your build thus far. I was wondering, do you have the plans for the entire build? Something i can take to a metal shop and have them lazer cut like you have done? Thanks for your time and keep up the good work!

@MariusBotha

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thx. Currently I only have the sketchup files that I use to export dxf files for the laser shop. They are a total mess. I have sent them to a few people that have asked but mainly I think it's best to use them for scale and measurements and re draw them. It also makes building alot easier if u drew it knowing the order that sections need to go up. Mariusbothachannel@gmail.com Thx

Goeie video Marius en bly jy is gesond, ek het juis gewonder waar is die video’s, nou weet ek. Ek kan nie wag om die volgende een te sien nie.

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Baie dankie. Sal my bes doen om op te vang en dan weer regular updates te maak. Dankie

Thanks for explaining the trailer brake coupling I had a fair idea how it worked I’d like to know how it works when you reverse the tow vehicle without locking on brakes on with hydraulic you gotta get out the vehicle flick little lever over and then you can reverse the one you’ve got there you can just reverse up without doing that Curious about how it works

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for watching. When I do the adjustment of the brakes I will show the setup and how the auto reverse engages. With these run in brakes when set up correctly u can do an emergency stop. and from that standstill go into reverse and they will auto disengage. Thank you!!

@scottspropertyservices6877

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask the same about reversing as I couldn’t see any provisions for it. But now im very intrigued with an automatic disengage function. Love your work & glad you’r ok

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottspropertyservices6877and thank you for watching. Cheers!!

excellent work. great attention to detail. i ended up using a electric to hydraulic conversion kit for my overlanding trailer build. kept the standard disc brakes on the trailer. love your idea though. @gingerandlandy on IG is where you can see my build and ideas. BTW, im totally using your kitchen idea, great and simple concept.

@MariusBotha

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I will def. Go check it out. Always more to learn and ideas to draw from other people so I will make sure to go see. Thanks

Hi there Marius excellent content, is there any way of contacting you with regards to advice on building a camper trailer

@MariusBotha

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Sorry for the late reply. Yes for sure. mariusbothachannel@gmail.com Thanks

Hey marius I'm thinking of buying a trailer with no brakes , and I want to put brakes on it must the axles be replaced or you change the hubs only ??

@MariusBotha

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Here by us it's not legal to modify the axle. As soon as it's braked the certification changes and a new plate gets made. The backing plate that holds the brake shoes and springs are welded into the axle. Thx

@germanspec586

2 жыл бұрын

@@MariusBotha thank you marius

Hi Marius dit Lyk baie baie netjies ek sal graag self ok een wil bou weet jy dalk waar ek planne sal kan kry vir so iets woon tans in NZ en hier Is nie regtig sulkes nie. Groete Frik

@MariusBotha

2 жыл бұрын

Hi daar. Ek het maar by caravan shops die goed gaan opmeet om te sien watse size ek wil gebruik. Toe die ding in SketchUp begin teken sonder enige planne. Dis rergig nie moeilik as n mens eers begin nie. The program werk baie maklik. Ek kan jou my files stuur maar ek guarantee dis sal sukkel gaan om uit te figure wat gaan waar as n mens dit nie self teken nie. Baie dankie!!

@friktennant1190

2 жыл бұрын

@@MariusBotha baie baie dankie dat jy terug gekom het na my toe ek sal dit baie waardeer as jy vir my kan aan stuur net om n idee te kry sal baie nice wees want hier is nie eers carevan plekke waar ek kan gaan meet en kyk nie hier is nie eers sulke tipes hier nie so maak dit bietjie moeilik vir my maar ek sien uit en sal verseker ok sketchup gebruik om myne mee te doen. Groete Frik

@MariusBotha

2 жыл бұрын

@@friktennant1190 stuur my jou email n'a mariusbothachannel@gmail.com. Thx