New lighter weight trailer - Meerkat

[Francesca Knowles]

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

Just thought I'd throw my question back out since I really am curious…
How is the Eriba/MeerKat supported, structurally?

Is there a frame of some kind under the aluminum skin, or is the skin bonded to some kind of laminate-type shell?

Assuming this new trailer is built the same way as its "ancestor":

Here are some build pics of one of the original Eriba models-taken at the factory in Europe. Pics are from a British forum dedicated to the brand- it also has lots of further information: Link to site

[Eric Krag]

Hello Fiberglass RV and members...

I am associated with the MeerKat brand, built in San Diego. A few buyers and shoppers suggested we update your discussion regarding our brand.

I am not trying to sell on your forum. It seems we are one of your topics though.

We started building the Meerkat as for 12 years our main product sold has been the Little Guy brand teardrops. These are built by Little Guy Worldwide (by a contractor known as Pleasant Valley Trailers in Sugar Creek, OH). We are Little Guy Trailers in SD, a dealer for that brand.

We have come to our 2016 edition of the MeerKat. As we saw many used camper trailers through our store, we wondered where the simple, ultra light very outdoor camper trailers went. Restoring is popular these days, however few in number are available. Plus many people have proven they want new and want to get started camping.

Thus the MeerKat, built here from the ground up. As a metal based trailer, we only can claim the roof and pop up to be Fiberglass. We had a handy neighbor who makes molds and it answered various issues for production. Some have hinted we use .032 aluminum. I'd like to correct that, it is 0.32 or 20 gauge.

We recently showed at the Sunset Magazine Celebration in Sonoma, and had a very successful event. It is our hope to be long term and provide a simple camper that stays that way, towable by a 4 cylinder car.

I welcome any discussion you feel pertinent. Eric Krag

[Mike Magee]

Thanks for sharing the info. It's a nice looking trailer that fills a niche.

[Madge]

Thanks, this is why I joined : 0

[Eric Krag]

My Mistake folks! I used a gauge thickness chart on the internet without my reading glasses and I was a decimal off.

Aluminum wall thickness on the MeerKat is indeed 0.032 or 20 gauge. s/b a normal gauge in American Aluminum.

Best Regards... Eric Krag

[courtney]

Our first TT was a Silver Shadow. LOVED it


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[June Bug]

The Meerkat site has a link to a dealer in San Diego, but there is a dealer in the greater Phoenix area that carries them as well. If you go to the dealer site in Phoenix, there are numerous interior and exterior photos. Lacking, though, are pictures of a person standing next to it or lounging inside for scale.

Here is the link to Tom's Camperland, with the Meerkat inventory:
tomscamperland.com/inventory/?SearchString=Meerkat

One thing that I like about this design -- you do not sleep cross ways, meaning the trailer has a narrower footprint for towing.

In layout, size, weight and concept (pop top roof), this is somewhat similar to my very favorite all fiberglass design, sadly not available here in the US: Go-Pods.co.uk. Micro Tourer Caravans. Small 2 berth caravans. Teardrop Caravans. Mini Caravans. Best smal caravan. Glamping. Pod Caravans. Teardrop Trailer Tent. Going II Cockpit S caravan.
If you look carefully, you'll note that the refrigerator is a compact, top-opening design in the Go-Pod.

I think the Meerkat now has an AC option, but not sure.

So light, garageable, sleeps 1 or 2 people.

[Donna D.]

If you like the shape of the Go-Pod, you can buy an Okca and outfit the inside to suit your needs. Sold in Saskatoon Sk. At least you wouldn't have to put it on a boat to get one! Orca Trailers and Iron Horse Trailers, light weight fiberglass enclosed and open trailers