Metalian Maxi Walk Around

[@stephenwhitworth7701]

Sincere thanks for one of the most informative videos I have viewed on a support trailer layout, many thanks.

[@roberlanmoreno]

O melhor trailer offroad familiar que já encontrei. Parabéns ao projeto!

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

Looks great. Like you say very tidy the electrics, plumbing etc. Nice unit. Great review

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks 👍

[@EdwardBath]

Awesome Walk around of an awesome Trailer mate! Definitely one of the best on the market!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks a ton!

[@beggs_bunch]

Fantastic setup, looks like it must make trips super easy.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks!

[@nealfarrell]

Incredible trailer. Never heard of it until now and it looks tops. Shot for the walk about.

[@EpicAfrica]

It is tops! Happy to share with you! Thanks for watching

[@mitchellanddonnabrooke2177]

Is a great product. I actually visited the factory and your trailer was being finished off.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks Mitch and great to meet you the other day!

[@joyfredbaartman6305]

Waited a long time for this review. Thanks for an honest and well informed review. Like your personal adjustments that you've done. Great review

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenwhitworth7701]

Great design and it fantastic to learn first hand about the individual components. Which awning company provides the lift mechanism? I haven't see it before and would like to know more.

[@ianc7996]

Great video! We just bought a Maxi and interested on how you did the hot water mixer at the front? Thanks

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much, the mixer was from OnTap www.ontap.co.za/all/bathrooms/taps-mixers/exposed-bath-mixers/spring-black-bath-mixer-w-or-t-std-offset-blutide-194360.html

[@Paul-RSA]

Great channel, great review. Some information regarding tare and GVM would have been useful to know, also what the nose weight on your towball is when loaded with the fridge, gas bottle and water etc.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you very much and very valid point!! I will at them to the description tomorrow!

[@kortgat]

Hi there. I am also interested in the above info for your specific spec? The general spec is a bit vague.

[@DustandDieselOverlanding]

Great video👌🏼. Smart trailer!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@cliveroberts1444]

Thanks for the review. Very helpful. I will be in market for a trailer or micro caravan. I was thinking of a teardrop, but this is having my attention. Ball Park costs for the one you have, as is please.

[@EpicAfrica]

We loved this setup! It is about R280 000 for the trailer and ikamper setup

[@kortgat]

Hi. Awesome video on a very classy build. Do you have plans on a follow up vid on the Miskruier to highlight the thought process? Would be super interesting.... Good job!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much Francois, yes I will be doing one on the Lapa too and hope to have it out first week in Dec

[@JaenSwart]

@@EpicAfrica did you swap the metalian for a Miskruier? Thoughts please.....we just about to pull trigger on metalian as your video inspired us

[@theflow497]

Great video. Well informed review. Question: Can you say something about the awning bracket and its load capacity? Thx in advance!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much! I dont know is load capacity but the awning is about 30kgs and the bracket is very well engineered

[@theflow497]

@@EpicAfrica thx mate 👌🏽

[@milanagel]

Great review. There is not a “perfect” trailer, but this comes close - depending on family size and personal preferences. You have (had) both: Metailian vs Bush Lapa Miskruier? I understand it might be a bit unfair as the Miskruier is more of a caravan, but your opinion on storage, general built and quality and size and ease of use for your family size would be appreciated. And why you choose the one above the other. Thanks.

[@EpicAfrica]

Metalian had more storage space, both are impeccably built and strong! Quality on both is on par. For our family though, having a caravan is great as we enjoy the space inside for the kids and to get changed etc is much easier. Both are great to tow, the miskruier tows slightly better as it follows better.

[@milanagel]

Thanks. I suppose the Miskruier also sets up a bit quicker if you have to stop and just sleep. Ons is ook ‘n familie van 4, and although I love my GT Camper, as it is a pleasure to tow, we will need to upgrade soon.

[@ivanhendricks1412]

Great review... My friend just took delivery of his Metalian recently - we went camping together. A great trailer!! So have you now moved on to the Bush Lapa? I have the BL Boskriek...love it!!

[@EpicAfrica]

Yes, we are in a Bush Lapa Miskruier now! We love it!

[@MaureenMcWilliams-r4t]

Please can you demonstrate how to put up the roof top tent and awning and how to take it down.

[@EpicAfrica]

Sorry I don't have it anymore but its very simple.

[@JaenSwart]

Thanks for the great content...I wanted to enquire on your trailer how do you seal between the ikamper and the metalian awning in case of rain. I'm thinking of ordering a metalian specced like your, and want a quick awning like metalian or bunduawn and rooftop on trailer and a 4 sleeper rooftop on my vx200 for our 4 kids....so looking at options....priority no1 is easy setup and teardown and trailer must be our base

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks Jaen, I had a skit made up from canvas that Velcro’s on to the inside lip of the awning bracket and then comes down under the ikamper floor. The water then runs on to the roof and away from the kitchen. Might be better to explain over the phone. Drop your details on email and I’ll try assist. [e-mail]

[@kutlwanontlha7666]

Great trailer. Very tempting. How much do these go for in South Africa?

[@EpicAfrica]

It depends on the build, various elements can be customized. The Maxi is around R200K fully kitted

[@stephanmayfair3156]

Thanks a lot for this great review !! What is your body length, if I may ask? Important information for me to understand if the Metalian Bowhunter + Awning fits my length..

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I am 183cm tall. Hope that helps 🙌🏻

[@millslance]

Great review of the trailer, I think Metalian make great trailers for the price. I love the plumbing setup, do you know where one can buy the push connect piping and fitting? lastly how is the push connect piping connected to the tanks? Keep up the great work!

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed it. The push connect piping is mostly used for air so try a place like that, we have a place call oil power here in Durban that sells them too. Metalian had made up some pickup connector for the tanks so you may need to reach out to them for that.

[@millslance]

@@EpicAfrica Thanks so much, will take a look!

[@deanvdw]

Ask Heinz from Metalian for quick connect taps. He's super helpful. Great service.

[@johanvanderwesthuizen5273]

A very nice setup😊 Do you perhaps have a contact for the awning brackets you demonstrated? They are really cool and would like the same for my awning. Thanking you in advance.

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks very much Johan, the awning brackets are from Metalian. Give them a call and chat to Sky or Gareth.

[@deanvdw]

Thanks for the review. One thing I can't see in the setup is somewhere to stand and change. Do you use a ikamper anex or put walls onto your awning. Or just change in the wild?

[@EpicAfrica]

We have used the Annex / Awning off the tent door (back of trailer). Alternatively we do just change in the wild, or in ablutions when we shower :)

[@deanvdw]

@@EpicAfrica just got my hands on a Maxi. I think my changing/shower solution is the quick pitch en suite, looks like an amazing piece of kit. Worth checking out.

[@JaenSwart]

@@deanvdw can you please share picture of that if possible

[@juangeyserza]

Nice video. Thank you. Just that orange gas orange flexi hose should not be used like that. That should not be going through any partitions. Pex pipe should be used with the flexible pipe only for regulator and geyser connection. That pipe can fray and if you get a leak in a concealed area and you have that electrical system there, eish. I can help make that safer, and I'm in NPN. Ive also installed a fair share of @DewhotGasGeysers before (they based in Waterfall NU)

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks for the comment, I know they have made lots of changes to the gas setup but I will pass your valid comments on to them. We don't have the trailer anymore but I'm sure you could do some improvements on our Bush Lapa. Please drop us an email or Instagram message and we can chat.

[@juangeyserza]

@@EpicAfrica what's your email address pls? I'm not on Instagram

[@shaunmoller2997]

Awesome

[@EpicAfrica]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@CarlGrobler]

Hi. Will it fit under a 2m garage door with the tent on?

[@EpicAfrica]

Yes it will, it will fit in any standard garage.

[@POTaylor]

Hi Can you advise the tyre pressure on the Metalian Trailer you use ?

[@EpicAfrica]

General driving on tar - 2.4 bar. In sand, we lowered to 1.2 bar

[@HenricoSouthAfrica]

Good day. Where did you get the lift bracket from?

[@EpicAfrica]

I think you talking steadies on the front, if so they are from Al-Ko alko.com.au/product/solutions/landing-legs-corner-steadies/corner-steadies/

[@tiagopinto-coelho1894]

Awesome trailer, everything looks top quality 💪🏻 Where did you get the awning kit from (fittings) Those arms bend and get out of the way, Super cool 😎

[@EpicAfrica]

Thank you! Those are manufactured by Metalian themselves, it is their own awning and design.