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    Trailer electrical setup??

    I would not put an ARKPAC on my lawnmower to charge my phone. I had my doubts about it , when I unpacked the ARKPAC and my suspicion ended up being correct, it is a cheaply made, item. The design was good, just not made durable enough.
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    Overland Teardrop Trailer

    Cannot, Really give you a budget for your setup, We did a ton of things, and I do have a total price, but it would not necessarily apply to your build, Local shop labor, etc, extent of modifications. I would say $5000 will get you a great start, But keep in mind that your trailer is not...
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    Overland Teardrop Trailer

    Yes, Bed lining would give it a facelift for sure, Just keep in mind that you may not sleep as good as you like, in a RTT, when we made our trip to Glacier National Park, the winds were 60+ mph and we would have been miserable sleeping in a tent. This was July, and it was about 40 degrees...
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    Overland Teardrop Trailer

    Hello, It has held up really good, no issues at all, the shop in Troy, OH did an excellent job, Line X of Troy. Sorry I do not have a detailed build thread, I drew the plans on a single sheet of grid paper. There are however a few more videos , discussing the build, so check those out on...
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    Overland Teardrop Trailer

    We have an overland teardrop that we have made from a Little Guy Trailer and done a ton of modifications, including chassis and suspension. You can check our our YouTube Channel to see the steps taken to build the trailer, and the things we have done since this summary video. Be sure to watch...
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    Trailer electrical setup??

    Actually we had the 12V plug also melt. I had forgot about that, The plug that connects the ARKPAK to your vehicle melted. I replaced the plug , thinking it was a fluke and maybe a mismanufactured plug. Then several weeks later during our trip, after being on the road for 8 hours , I smell...
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    Overland Teardrop Trailer Build Video

    Thank You, Yes we will definitely be back, you are a great bunch of guys, and your territory is very beautiful, going to do some kayaking next time we are up.
  8. Robert Knasel

    Trailer electrical setup??

    I see you are using a ARKPAK, We had one catch on fire on us, so be very careful about using that product. We asked for a refund, and finally received it. Very cheaply made.
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    Overland Teardrop Trailer Build Video

    Hello Everyone, I have included a link to our teardrop trailer that we have built for overlanding. Please feel free to ask questions, if you are interested in building a similar trailer. https://goo.gl/photos/gT5j4ax3D4jL7ti39