Bisart Dobes Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hi, Tried to find the topic which was here about 2 months ago but cannot locate it. I am looking for the trailer manufacturer which is located on the Mornington Peninsula - Victoria but cannot find any details for them. I remember reading alot of great comments about their trailers and have decided to order a new one - I would like to get in contact with them please. Don't even know the company name. After a disaster with FX Trailers which we sent back in disgust after waiting 8 months for it and lost our deposit (karma will catch up) - I purchased a large 6 berth with wardrobe which is fantastic but just too big for what we need so I have decided to order a 4 berth / storage - and from what I read this company seems like the way to go - plus they are really close to us as well. Oh & the six berth will be on the market soon as well Thanks, B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carluke Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) Hi,Tried to find the topic which was here about 2 months ago but cannot locate it. I am looking for the trailer manufacturer which is located on the Mornington Peninsula - Victoria but cannot find any details for them. I remember reading alot of great comments about their trailers and have decided to order a new one - I would like to get in contact with them please. Don't even know the company name. After a disaster with FX Trailers which we sent back in disgust after waiting 8 months for it and lost our deposit (karma will catch up) - I purchased a large 6 berth with wardrobe which is fantastic but just too big for what we need so I have decided to order a 4 berth / storage - and from what I read this company seems like the way to go - plus they are really close to us as well. Oh & the six berth will be on the market soon as well Thanks, B Norking manufacturers they have a website (I think they are the one you are referring to ) Rowville also do Dog trailers now saw Rosina Braces last weekend at Lancefield it looks very nice too. Cheers Kate Edited November 8, 2009 by Carluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Would it be Toledo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morsha_68 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Mine came from Sharden Trailers ,he is the original Toledo maker. His number 03 59975173. Leanne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Carluke Thanks - Norking is the one we were looking for - we are deciding between Advantage and Norking at the moment - depends on who will do exactly what I want Thanks for other reply's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughcoat Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Rowville Horse Floats do a very good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayani Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi,Tried to find the topic which was here about 2 months ago but cannot locate it. I am looking for the trailer manufacturer which is located on the Mornington Peninsula - Victoria but cannot find any details for them. I remember reading alot of great comments about their trailers and have decided to order a new one - I would like to get in contact with them please. Don't even know the company name. After a disaster with FX Trailers which we sent back in disgust after waiting 8 months for it and lost our deposit (karma will catch up) - I purchased a large 6 berth with wardrobe which is fantastic but just too big for what we need so I have decided to order a 4 berth / storage - and from what I read this company seems like the way to go - plus they are really close to us as well. Oh & the six berth will be on the market soon as well Thanks, B Norking manufacturers they have a website (I think they are the one you are referring to ) Rowville also do Dog trailers now saw Rosina Braces last weekend at Lancefield it looks very nice too. Cheers Kate Are the Rowville floats similar to the FX trailers?? I just looked on their website but they have no pics of dog floats??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carluke Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi,Tried to find the topic which was here about 2 months ago but cannot locate it. I am looking for the trailer manufacturer which is located on the Mornington Peninsula - Victoria but cannot find any details for them. I remember reading alot of great comments about their trailers and have decided to order a new one - I would like to get in contact with them please. Don't even know the company name. After a disaster with FX Trailers which we sent back in disgust after waiting 8 months for it and lost our deposit (karma will catch up) - I purchased a large 6 berth with wardrobe which is fantastic but just too big for what we need so I have decided to order a 4 berth / storage - and from what I read this company seems like the way to go - plus they are really close to us as well. Oh & the six berth will be on the market soon as well Thanks, B Norking manufacturers they have a website (I think they are the one you are referring to ) Rowville also do Dog trailers now saw Rosina Braces last weekend at Lancefield it looks very nice too. Cheers Kate Are the Rowville floats similar to the FX trailers?? I just looked on their website but they have no pics of dog floats??? If the FX look like a small horse float then yes. I have been meaning to email them about them (curiosity really) but haven't done it yet. Cheers Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Carluke Thanks - Norking is the one we were looking for - we are deciding between Advantage and Norking at the moment - depends on who will do exactly what I want Thanks for other reply's as well. Hi Bisart, just in case it helps or of you are interested, I have recently had an Advantage custom built and I live on the Mornington Peninsula. If you would like to, you may come over and have a look. :D I have PMd you also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShellyBeggs Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Very sadly, Sharden is no longer in business Leanne!!!! I too have an Advantage! A 6 berth and I love it, the dogs love it......and I reckon the number of people I have shown around it at dog shows I have likely sold quite a few more. I did the whole ring around as well as looking around at quality, durability and who was going to make me exactly what I wanted............and the base model of the Advantage was comparable in price to the base model Toledo (which would have been my 2nd choice) and a bit more than the Norking (my third choice) and then it is just a matter of what additions and upgrades that you add that changes the price.... however.......the decision came when....... On going to the Adavantage factory I was priveldged to see a Advantage dog trailer that had been rear-ended. I know I know, your worst nightmare to have another car plow into the back of your trailer. The back of the trailer was badly damaged, however on inspection the bays inside were completely untouched except for a tiny dint about the size of a 10 cent piece in one of them.......the report was the dogs were completely unhurt. Peter from Advantage explained about the crumple zone in the back and that was it........I was sold. Yes, the budget is important when buying a dog trailer but to me, the safety of my dogs and the peace of mind that they are secure and safe is worth paying for..... . Other factors that made the decision a complete NO BRAINER when deciding to get an Advantage dog trailer was...... a) local made......supporting a small Victorian company is important to me b) the guys are great and encouraged me to 'drop by' any time to see the production in process (again it takes honest workmanship to have that kind of offer) And I did drop by regularily and unannounced and were always welcomed and given a run down of where they were at and what they had done. c) I could make any alteration that I wanted and they designed it just for me....... d) The doors......triple latching doors (so the latch is not just in the middle, but at the top and bottom too) and when you have large dogs that like to bounce on the doors they cannot warp or twist as they are tightly held at two extra points. I have seen some trailers that bow out at the top of the doors due to the dogs banging on them. The inside grill doors are locked with the same security door style mechanism as the outside. e) They also build caravans and so the trailer is built to caravan specifications including the double insulation and chassis. f) In the front wardrobe I can fit.......2 x oztrail deluxe, 4 x XL soft crates, 8 x packets of walls, 2 floor mats, 3 cooktops, 2 fold up tables and 3 tarps......and a few more bits and pieces. I was amazed, I wasn't sure they gazebo would fit in the side doors but I took one down there and tried it out on the one they had there and it fitted fine. Honestly the wardrobe doesn't look that big but it is very decieving....I fit an amazing amount in there!!!! g) the berths are lined with a spray on rubber that is completely washable, each berth has a seperate drain for easy cleaning!!!!!!!! h) I also added a galvanised chassis so you never have to worry about rusting underneath, 100lt water tank underneath with a battery operated water pump, battery for the water pump and also will run the interior lights if the trailer is unhitched, gas bottle ring on the a-frame, half walls so blankets cannot get weaved through the berths and alloy wheels i) And also that its easy to for 2 women to push around when unhitched. Honestly the Advantage dog trailer is the best investment I have ever made......I love it, the dogs love it and I wouldn't be without it. After some other reports I have heard I am so VERY glad I didn't get a Norking or a Toledo. In its first 5 months it has been to 5 interstate trips and even down bad country dirt roads, heavy traffic and has towed like a dream, 110km/h on the highway and you dont even know it was there. I recommend going and having a chat to Peter and John........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestone Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Very sadly, Sharden is no longer in business Leanne!!!!I too have an Advantage! A 6 berth and I love it, the dogs love it......and I reckon the number of people I have shown around it at dog shows I have likely sold quite a few more. I did the whole ring around as well as looking around at quality, durability and who was going to make me exactly what I wanted............and the base model of the Advantage was comparable in price to the base model Toledo (which would have been my 2nd choice) and a bit more than the Norking (my third choice) and then it is just a matter of what additions and upgrades that you add that changes the price.... however.......the decision came when....... On going to the Adavantage factory I was priveldged to see a Advantage dog trailer that had been rear-ended. I know I know, your worst nightmare to have another car plow into the back of your trailer. The back of the trailer was badly damaged, however on inspection the bays inside were completely untouched except for a tiny dint about the size of a 10 cent piece in one of them.......the report was the dogs were completely unhurt. Peter from Advantage explained about the crumple zone in the back and that was it........I was sold. Yes, the budget is important when buying a dog trailer but to me, the safety of my dogs and the peace of mind that they are secure and safe is worth paying for..... . Other factors that made the decision a complete NO BRAINER when deciding to get an Advantage dog trailer was...... a) local made......supporting a small Victorian company is important to me b) the guys are great and encouraged me to 'drop by' any time to see the production in process (again it takes honest workmanship to have that kind of offer) And I did drop by regularily and unannounced and were always welcomed and given a run down of where they were at and what they had done. c) I could make any alteration that I wanted and they designed it just for me....... d) The doors......triple latching doors (so the latch is not just in the middle, but at the top and bottom too) and when you have large dogs that like to bounce on the doors they cannot warp or twist as they are tightly held at two extra points. I have seen some trailers that bow out at the top of the doors due to the dogs banging on them. The inside grill doors are locked with the same security door style mechanism as the outside. e) They also build caravans and so the trailer is built to caravan specifications including the double insulation and chassis. f) In the front wardrobe I can fit.......2 x oztrail deluxe, 4 x XL soft crates, 8 x packets of walls, 2 floor mats, 3 cooktops, 2 fold up tables and 3 tarps......and a few more bits and pieces. I was amazed, I wasn't sure they gazebo would fit in the side doors but I took one down there and tried it out on the one they had there and it fitted fine. Honestly the wardrobe doesn't look that big but it is very decieving....I fit an amazing amount in there!!!! g) the berths are lined with a spray on rubber that is completely washable, each berth has a seperate drain for easy cleaning!!!!!!!! h) I also added a galvanised chassis so you never have to worry about rusting underneath, 100lt water tank underneath with a battery operated water pump, battery for the water pump and also will run the interior lights if the trailer is unhitched, gas bottle ring on the a-frame, half walls so blankets cannot get weaved through the berths and alloy wheels i) And also that its easy to for 2 women to push around when unhitched. Honestly the Advantage dog trailer is the best investment I have ever made......I love it, the dogs love it and I wouldn't be without it. After some other reports I have heard I am so VERY glad I didn't get a Norking or a Toledo. In its first 5 months it has been to 5 interstate trips and even down bad country dirt roads, heavy traffic and has towed like a dream, 110km/h on the highway and you dont even know it was there. I recommend going and having a chat to Peter and John........... Can I just ask if you can tell me if a C-Crates Maxi Trolley x 2 would fit in the Wardrobe??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShellyBeggs Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Can I just ask if you can tell me if a C-Crates Maxi Trolley x 2 would fit in the Wardrobe??? From what i can see of the measurements they wouldn't fit end to end (but that is just a guess), but would easily fit both in one door and I mean easily!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Starkehre Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Very sadly, Sharden is no longer in business Leanne!!!!I too have an Advantage! A 6 berth and I love it, the dogs love it......and I reckon the number of people I have shown around it at dog shows I have likely sold quite a few more. I did the whole ring around as well as looking around at quality, durability and who was going to make me exactly what I wanted............and the base model of the Advantage was comparable in price to the base model Toledo (which would have been my 2nd choice) and a bit more than the Norking (my third choice) and then it is just a matter of what additions and upgrades that you add that changes the price.... however.......the decision came when....... On going to the Adavantage factory I was priveldged to see a Advantage dog trailer that had been rear-ended. I know I know, your worst nightmare to have another car plow into the back of your trailer. The back of the trailer was badly damaged, however on inspection the bays inside were completely untouched except for a tiny dint about the size of a 10 cent piece in one of them.......the report was the dogs were completely unhurt. Peter from Advantage explained about the crumple zone in the back and that was it........I was sold. Yes, the budget is important when buying a dog trailer but to me, the safety of my dogs and the peace of mind that they are secure and safe is worth paying for..... . Other factors that made the decision a complete NO BRAINER when deciding to get an Advantage dog trailer was...... a) local made......supporting a small Victorian company is important to me b) the guys are great and encouraged me to 'drop by' any time to see the production in process (again it takes honest workmanship to have that kind of offer) And I did drop by regularily and unannounced and were always welcomed and given a run down of where they were at and what they had done. c) I could make any alteration that I wanted and they designed it just for me....... d) The doors......triple latching doors (so the latch is not just in the middle, but at the top and bottom too) and when you have large dogs that like to bounce on the doors they cannot warp or twist as they are tightly held at two extra points. I have seen some trailers that bow out at the top of the doors due to the dogs banging on them. The inside grill doors are locked with the same security door style mechanism as the outside. e) They also build caravans and so the trailer is built to caravan specifications including the double insulation and chassis. f) In the front wardrobe I can fit.......2 x oztrail deluxe, 4 x XL soft crates, 8 x packets of walls, 2 floor mats, 3 cooktops, 2 fold up tables and 3 tarps......and a few more bits and pieces. I was amazed, I wasn't sure they gazebo would fit in the side doors but I took one down there and tried it out on the one they had there and it fitted fine. Honestly the wardrobe doesn't look that big but it is very decieving....I fit an amazing amount in there!!!! g) the berths are lined with a spray on rubber that is completely washable, each berth has a seperate drain for easy cleaning!!!!!!!! h) I also added a galvanised chassis so you never have to worry about rusting underneath, 100lt water tank underneath with a battery operated water pump, battery for the water pump and also will run the interior lights if the trailer is unhitched, gas bottle ring on the a-frame, half walls so blankets cannot get weaved through the berths and alloy wheels i) And also that its easy to for 2 women to push around when unhitched. Honestly the Advantage dog trailer is the best investment I have ever made......I love it, the dogs love it and I wouldn't be without it. After some other reports I have heard I am so VERY glad I didn't get a Norking or a Toledo. In its first 5 months it has been to 5 interstate trips and even down bad country dirt roads, heavy traffic and has towed like a dream, 110km/h on the highway and you dont even know it was there. I recommend going and having a chat to Peter and John........... I can second everything SB says. We too have been rapt with our Advantage. We had a couple of minor issues in the beginning, but they were all sorted out promptly and in a friendly manner. The guys are easy to deal with, personable and helpful. Our float was pretty much completely custom designed, and the guys managed to fit in all our requirements and make it work really well. Very accommodating. Definitely worth having a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 After reading briefly through this thread, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Sharden Trailers. Sharden have been 'bought out' and now trade under 'Norking Manufacturing' and they are on the Peninsular. Bisart Dobes - there is a HUGE difference between the Advantage & Norking Trailers. They are nothing alike and the price difference is also great. I very much liked the Advantage but what I wanted was going to cost me about $8500!!! I bought a Norking Sportsman4 with a few 'extras' and changes and I am thrilled with it. Cost me under $4500! Norking are GREAT to deal with too.... can't reccomend them highly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 After reading briefly through this thread, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Sharden Trailers.Sharden have been 'bought out' and now trade under 'Norking Manufacturing' and they are on the Peninsular. Bisart Dobes - there is a HUGE difference between the Advantage & Norking Trailers. They are nothing alike and the price difference is also great. I very much liked the Advantage but what I wanted was going to cost me about $8500!!! I bought a Norking Sportsman4 with a few 'extras' and changes and I am thrilled with it. Cost me under $4500! Norking are GREAT to deal with too.... can't reccomend them highly enough. Can you please give me the contact details for Norking Trailers, I bought a Lockwood in 2003, but I wasn't happy with it and sold it 18months later. I have decided to buy another trailer, I requested quotes from several manufactures and the cheapest again have been Lockwood but they have increased in price $2000 since 2003 and I am a bit concerned that I will have the same issues again. I would be interested to see what price Norking would be and would like to know what their quality is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojath Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 After reading briefly through this thread, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Sharden Trailers.Sharden have been 'bought out' and now trade under 'Norking Manufacturing' and they are on the Peninsular. Bisart Dobes - there is a HUGE difference between the Advantage & Norking Trailers. They are nothing alike and the price difference is also great. I very much liked the Advantage but what I wanted was going to cost me about $8500!!! I bought a Norking Sportsman4 with a few 'extras' and changes and I am thrilled with it. Cost me under $4500! Norking are GREAT to deal with too.... can't reccomend them highly enough. Can you please give me the contact details for Norking Trailers, I bought a Lockwood in 2003, but I wasn't happy with it and sold it 18months later. I have decided to buy another trailer, I requested quotes from several manufactures and the cheapest again have been Lockwood but they have increased in price $2000 since 2003 and I am a bit concerned that I will have the same issues again. I would be interested to see what price Norking would be and would like to know what their quality is like. Sorry Popeye - just noticed your post.... www.norking.com.au Chris Norquay - 0419-037-749 Robin King - 0414-739-794 [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALCLARE KENNELS Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hi, I am just wondering if there is anyone on the forum who owns a norking dog trailer, and can give me any feedback, I am looking at the sportsman model. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayani Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) Rowville Horse Floats do a very good one I enquired with them last month and they told me that they were not doing any more dog trailers for the time being as they were so busy with horse floats. May have changed but best to check i suppose, i saw this trailer also and thought it was a nice looking trailer hence i spoke to them. I also looked at Advantage floats VERY VERY espensive but very very well made also....sometimes you only get what you pay for.... Edited December 28, 2009 by kayani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I just went and looked at the Norking website and 2 things jumped out at me. 1/ plywood interior walls & want happens when one has puppies inthe trailer?? Would prefer a gal interior than you & not offered as an option. 2/ whirly gigs on each compartment to draw fresh air into the doors & side vents, and what happens when one is driving in the rain? You get wet dogs at the endof the trip. Still haven't yet worked out ho to combat that one. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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