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Excellent option for a base level camper – Just approaching the second anniversary of purchasing our Active Pod camper trailer. We had a very busy first year and had plenty of time to sort out various configurations for different trips. This included mounting a roof top tent for long inland trips for a quick roadside set up, and kayak racks via a Pioneer platform for coastal trips. Ian and… Read more · 1
Lois were super helpful for the initial purchase (including a few customisations), and quick resolution of some minor glitches after the sale. Highly recommend Trailmaster as a company and the Active Pod as a great option for hauling your camping gear! Update - added the side awning mount and a Darche Eclipse 270 awning and retreat annex for a trip to Lake Eyre via the Darling River run and return via far Western NSW and QLD. The awning mount proved to be an excellent addition and the setup survived a considerable amount of travel on pretty rough unsealed roads.
A Trouble Free Lap – My wife and I towed a Trailmaster Active Pod fitted with roof bars and a McHitch around Australia for 8 trouble free months. We visited the factory in Wangaratta after easily navigating the website, to make sure of what we were purchasing. Ian, the owner, was super helpful and if the factory was any indicator, is really well organised. The pod was… Read more · 1
easy to tow and handled a bit of off-road no worries. They are a well-built product and we were so happy with the pod that we even called into Wangaratta on the way back to thank Ian personally. Highly recommended.
After-sales service – I recently visited Trailmaster for some after-sales service for my Trailmaster Active Pod Trailer. I have nothing but the highest praise for their service and assistance. I use the trailer for commercial cycle tours and it has been a beauty. Show details · 1
Exceptional Service – We purchased our Pioneer ACTIVE POD trailer from Trailmaster Industries last year and have been on several camping and road trips. Ian Allpress has always been very helpful by arranging an inspection of the trailer in NSW, with several specification revisions, and by providing exceptional after sales service. Demand for the trailer meant that we… Read more · 1
were given a six month lead time. The trailer was delivered to Sydney on time and we had it registered in NSW without any problems. Following a major road trip the latches securing the lid of the trailer failed due to metal fatigue. Ian immediately sent a replacement pair. Last weekend I broke a small press-fit component for the pneumatic suspension. The fault was mine, but Ian again, in record time, had a replacement part in the mail at no cost to me. It is very pleasing to have that level of service from Trailmaster Industries.
The trailer that changed our travelling lives – This trailer is perfect for our travelling setup. Dust and water is not an issue and you'd be surprised at how much you can store inside. We've put our kayaks on the trailer and after a little upgrade provided by trailermaster the gas struts work an absolute treat. We left the Trailmaster warehouse and immediately towed it fully loaded up a rock… Read more · 1
scramble track in the Grampians, not planned, but also not an issue! Couldn't believe how well it handled the situation (better than my wife, she was having a heart attack haha!). Louis and the team have been amazing, nothing is too much to ask of them and the service and quality that they provide is second to none. The team expedited our order for us as we were only passing through their area and helped us with every step along the way, including selling our old trailer. I wouldn't change a thing about our trailer, its light, you can't even feel it behind you and does everything it promises.
TrailMaster Legend – Firstly this is Not a Sponsored Review. If you are looking for a Lightweight Base Camp Trailer. I highly recommend Trailmaster Active Pod. Towed with Subaru Outback. Service and Support over and above. Approachable, Ian and Louis are great people. Problem solving, extra bits, upgrades no problem. A great Australian Built trailer, with all we need,… Read more · 1
for Glamping not Camping. You won’t Break it or have to leave it in the Simpson. Go anywhere you can. Traded DMax for Subi, light weight base camp touring/overlanding. Active Pod Pioneer AirBag Suspension Side Table and dividers Storage Box Stone Guard 75l Water Gas 200W Solar 2x 100ah Lithium Bush Company RTT and 270 Awning South Africa Kings Draw single Draw System China Brass Monkey Draw Fridge NZ. Drifta BBQ Australian A simply well built, go anywhere lightweight trailer that can be modified, in many ways to suit any Adventure, Well Done Ian and Louis, Very Happy, Andrew 66, Judi 72, havin a Crack
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Go Anywhere Trailmaster Discovery Active Pod – Lightweight, tough & easy to tow. Well thought out & constructed. Heaps of space with tie down points inside. Trails behind beautifully with an Oz Hitch Show details · 1
Trailmaster Pioneer - a great piece of gear – We really appreciated the service provided by Ian and his team at Trailmaster. The delivery was prompt, the quality excellent and it works so well (easy to tow, operate and it is very versatile). Perfect for what we wanted and no hesitation in recommending. Show details · 1
Perfectly constructed lightweight trailer – The trailer meets all the claims the of the online advertisment. It is lightweight, well constructed and made of quality materials. Connecting and towing the trailer is simple and it sits comfortably behind my Mercedes Sprinter. Our life on the road will be easier as there is no longer any need to load and unload the van - all our larger items… Read more · 1
will be stored in the trailer. We can now also add a coffee maker and juice squeezer to our inventory. The mid-term plan is to install a solar panel, batter and inverter - even more camping luxury. A big well done to TrailMaster.
Trailmaster Simply the best – Super happy with our new trailer. Ian and the team made the purchase very easy, helpful in deciding what the best options worked best for our needs. When I picked up the trailer was blown away at how good it looked and the build quality is simply excellent. Great Australian made product. Thanks to Ian and team for getting us ready for some new camping adventures. Show details · 3
Excllent product and awesome costumer service – We're 12000km into an Oz trip with our new Trailmaster 4wd POD and we've gone hard - corrugation, mud, rain, dust, 4wd tracks...the POD has performed really well so far. We had one problem with an accessory at the start of our journey, contacted Trailmaster and they resolved the issue immediately. With this company you communicate with the owner… Read more · 1
and he provides outstanding costumer service from start to finish! We couldn't be happier with this product. Highly recommended!
Perfect trailer for me – I did a lot of research on a trailer that can meet my camping needs. The TrailMaster Industries Discovery Active Pod ticked all the boxes for me as an Australian made and owned, enclosed, lightweight, decent sized and durable trailer. TrailMaster Industries also offers a range of practical and innovative accessories for their trailers. I have seen… Read more · 1
the good reviews about Ian’s excellent customer service and as expected this was my experience with the process from purchase to delivery as well.
Great company! Great products! Great owner! – I recently purchased a Trailmaster Industries Active POD, driving from Sunshine Coast QLD down to Warangatta to take delivery. I chose to do this rather than have my Active POD delivered because I wanted to meet the man behind this business and its amazing products. Ian Allpress, who I had corresponded with over the months in determining the… Read more · 1
specifications for my custom-built Active POD, proved to be every bit as amazing a man as the business and products he has developed. He is a personable family man who lives according to high personal values and principles that translate into integrity as a businessman. Ian has not only built a great business, but more importantly, a great family. We had the pleasure of meeting his son, Louie, who grilled a steak for us to demonstrate the Otto Wilde grills he sells. The steak was amazing and so was the grill. (We bought one and commissioned it the next with local High Country venison sausages - superb!)
After 4 days with our Active POD, using it as a camping utility trailer, up in the Victoria High Country, I can't say enough about it. What a great trailer! So versatile! So light behind my little Suzuki Jimny! Such quality construction with such attention to detail!
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Fantastic Trailer and after Sales Support – Ian and his team have provided such a great product and impeccable after sales service and support. Having a hybrid vehicle we needed a lightweight but sturdy trailer, so we chose the Utility and added roof mount bars. Having just taken it away for interstate holidays, it has performed beyond our high expectations. We had a minor mishap just as we… Read more · 1
were about to go away and given it was New Year everything was closed. We text messaged Ian in the hope that he may have some advice on whom we could contact. Ian rang us immediately and provided out of hours support that ensured our 3-week journey was safe and secure, everything that Ian did for us was very much appreciated. They are also such nice people to deal with, from the time of initial contact in choosing the right trailer to meet our specific needs to their after sales service, Ian and the whole Team are totally awesome.
Great Camping Ready Setup! – We needed a solution that allows us to be camping ready, so as to take off on weekends without hours of packing. The ActivePod trailer ticked all the boxes, since we can store our tent and gear permanently with plenty of extra room for the family toys (SUPs, fishing gear etc) and some luxuries for bigger trips (camping fridge) and most importantly… Read more · 1
- a much more accessible rack for the Canoe. The water tank and gas bottle attached make it even more convenient to roll out into the bush for a quick camp. Trailer performed great on the recent 4WD trip.
Ian has been outstanding in sales and after sales support as we dialed in our trailer. Plenty of adventures to come!
Images from school holidays thus far: Loaded up with canoe for 5 days 4wd trip into the Styx (Kunderang) and two overnight setups in Oxley Wild Rivers and Copeton Dam.
Highly recommend Active Pod Pioneer and Overlander rooftop tent – Trailmaster provide a superior customer service experience second to none. Timelines were met and promises kept. We went with the Active Pod Pioneer and an Overlander Rooftop tent. Easy to tow, reverse and we can remove the lid when we want. It also has a galvanised frame and has a larger storage space. I highly recommend adding the Overlander tent. It came with a super comfy mattress and USB, to keep electronics charged. Show details · 1
Great company and product – Awesome company to deal with from pre-sale questions to after delivery. Ian was super responsive and helpful, ensuring I received exactly what I wanted. The product itself is very well made and will last for many years of adventures. Cheers! Show reply
A great company – Ian went above and beyond what I expected. It was a pleasure to deal with him. I can not wait to get out in my new Discovery Pod Show details · 1
How good is this Trailmaster – Trailmaster , excellent service , follow up and product knowledge . Our first 2000k's to western Qld and the equipment was faultless . Our new VW Multivan proved to be the perfect combination coupled with the " Trailmaster Discovery Black Edition " If you are looking for a versatile vehicle we would highly recommend you go with Trailmaster . Many thanks Ian and keep up the great work .Mickey and Cammie..BUDERM Qld. Show details · 1
Awesome product matched by exceptional service – Ian was excellent to deal with from start to finish. Nothing was too hard and Ian went over and beyond to make sure we received what we wanted. The trailer is well made and works a dream. Our first trip out was through the bull dust of North Queensland and not a dusting of it got inside. Ian continues to provide excellent after sales service. Can’t recommend Trail Masters Industries more. Show details · 1
Great company to deal with! – A great company to deal with! Everyone (Ian, Tony in SA, and the shop floor guys at the factory) was so incredibly helpful. I can’t wait to start using my new Discovery pod trailer. Show reply
Enthusiastic individualised service – What a great company. What a great owner. Ian was enthusiastic, engaged and he bent over backwards to satisfy my individual needs, customising the trailer to help carry my kayak and arranging transport to a dropoff point at a fraction of the cost of freight. I cannoit recommend Trailmaster enough. Thanks Ian. Show details · 1
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The best pod trailer in Australia – I was looking for a pod trailer for a while and almost ready to negotiate the competition to Traimaster.....until I came across to their website and saw the models they manufacture. I called Ian and from that moment I could appreciate their excellent customer service. He answered all my questions and after reviewing all specifications and being… Read more · 1
Australian made, it was a no brainier. So I purchased my Pod Trailer Discovery Model and could not be happier. I truly recommend this Australian Company and Ian as the person to talk to about your next pod trailer.
Happy Camper! – A very happy camper! I finally got all of my camp gear out of my house and stored safely in my new ActivePod trailer. Before sending an online enquiry, I looked at the reviews. On reflection everything I read about other people’s experiences with buying from TrailMaster Industries and product satisfaction rang true. Ian from TrailMaster… Read more · 1
Industries has a knack for providing a consistent quality customer experience, being responsive, and goes above and beyond to seal the deal but without the high pressure salesman tactics.
In terms of the trailer - quality parts, well designed, and smooth to tow. Remember that 2006 Honda Accord advert ‘when things just work’, same thing with the ActivePod trailer.
The last thing I’ll say is that Ian said he would have the trailer ready on ‘x’ date, he was 1 day late, his excuse was the COVID 5 day February lock down in Victoria. No one’s perfect! Well done Ian you have the right business formula - no wonder your ActivePod trailer is selling like hot cakes!
Trailmaster Industries - Active Pod – Extremely happy with our POD trailer purchased through Trailmaster Industries. Looking forward to the many adventures ahead. Thanks Ian and team. Everything promissed was delivered in spades. Show details · 1
Brilliant. Great product, superb service – An absolute pleasure to deal with. Ian and the team were exceptionally helpful with all of our odd requests and requirements, as well as a few after-sale queries that we had. The Trailmaster Pioneer that we purchased is a gorgeous trailer that is as tough and light as we could wish, and we look forward to testing it to the limit. It is really well… Read more · 1
built, handles beautifully, and looks set to provide us with years of hard service carrying our camping gear around Australia.
Fantastic product, great company – From the moment I contacted Trailmaster I was impressed. The high level of service, a commitment to making the process easy and genuine care that I got the right product was outstanding. The Trialmaster team guided me through their range of accessories pointing out the various benefits of each not the slightest 'salesy' approach, to make sure I… Read more · 1
got exactly what suited my situation. When I picked up the trailer the experience was just as good, the team were very friendly and showed me around the trailer taking the time to make sure I understood how to use it to the fullest. Since then we have been out on multiple trips and the overriding comment I have to make about the product is it's outstanding quality. Every area of the trailer has been thoroughly thought through and built with a quality that is rare and perfectly suited to Australian conditions. We like to get out a lot and the trailer has been awesome to carry all our gear in a neat organized way to make the most of every trip. We opted for the air suspension on the Pioneer and it rides like a dream whatever the track. Sure turns some heads as well. Great company, great product.
the trailer I've always wanted – I can't speak highly enough of the trailer and also the team at Trailmaster. I had been looking at different trailer options for nearly two years but it only took me two seconds to make the decision once I started dealing with them - they truly live up to their tag line "mark of quality, assurance of service." The trailer itself if a work of art,… Read more · 1
the attention to detail and the smallest things makes it not only a practical and robust trailer, but it's seriously fun to use. If it gives you any indication, within two days of owning it I had been asked by complete strangers where they can buy one...my recommendation, bring your outdoor life back to life by investing in one of these trailers, you wont regret it :-)
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