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As far as comms is concerned, my setup isn't ideal but I'm comfortable with it. 2m/70cm mobile rig in the truck (with APRS TX/RX) 2m/70cm handheld (with APRS TX) Garmin inReach In addition to the usual cell phone. I'd like to get a PLB as a last-resort emergency beacon should all other...

Welcome! I'm down the road a bit outside of Champaign.

Handheld + inside vehicle (faraday cage) = poor signal propagation. Handhelds aren't meant for use inside vehicles, if you have a handheld (and only a handheld) then I would toss up a mag mount antenna outside the vehicle and connect it to the handheld, otherwise you're lucky to get your signal...

Yeah, wasn't really a make or break thing, but the wrap options included in the price were pretty cool. We went with the Aurora Borealis wrap. Got this in-person pic from another owner via FB since the renderings on the OGT website aren't exactly realistic. :) That's a nice "Bean Port!"...

We've got a trailer on order so will no longer need the RTT but do need the garage space for the trailer. :) Bought new Aug 2020, slept in for 30 nights or less (A few local trips, 2 weeks in CO, a week in MT). No rips, tears, stains, etc. Never put away wet, always stored in the garage when...

Yeah, we're pretty stoked. I'm in the process of trying to sell equipment we'll no longer need in order to make room for it in the garage. Really just the RTT and fridge need to go to make room for now. Also waiting for the weather to cool off so that we can do some garage reorganization as...

Officially placed our order for a Pando 2.0 today! Let the waiting begin. :)

Lots of threads in the comms section of the forums - Overland Communications You'll find most folks are using ham or GMRS (or both) these days, CB is largely dead.

Indeed, there are slide-in camper options for mid-size trucks. Problem is, your truck is over GVWR/RAWR before the driver even gets into the driver's seat once loaded with food/clothing/gear. The dry weight of a lot of those campers is right up near/at/over (depending on truck) available...

I would think the only way to really get a homebuilt (which is what the thread title should say, not "overland") trailer insured would be to have it appraised and then use the appraisal to have your insurance company provide you with an agreed-value policy. They don't want to/won't insure...

Huh? The membership subscription is an annual one unless you happened to pay for a lifetime membership. To the OP, I don't know about purchases via Apple but I purchased my membership via the OB Store and can view my subscription details by logging in and going to Overland Bound

Yeah, we looked at those, more specifically the Meaner Bean, and while nice there were some features/design choices of the Pando 2.0 that we like better. I do like that the Bean has some in-floor storage with an optional table, but we like the galley setup, water capacity, storage, and roof...

Awesome pics, thanks for the info! Seems like everyone really loves their OGTs.

My wife just got back from a backpacking trip (Cirque of the Towers in the Wind River Range) last night, she'd been gone for a week so we haven't been able to discuss much. You do make some good points about setup and protection without needing the awning with something like the Pando...

@OverlandRS The Scamps have torsion axles (Likely Dexter) but they are not axle-less, at least in the pictures I've looked at. Lifting the trailer with blocks like in the video you linked doesn't add any additional ground clearance under the axle. The only increase in ground clearance comes...

Thanks @OverlandRS, we have glanced at the Scamp and Escape trailers a little bit, in fact my wife's cousin and her husband have a Scamp but they haven't used it a whole lot as they have other project that have been taking up their time. We've done the more traditional trailer route a couple of...

Indeed, it does sound like a pretty well-built trailer with quality components being used. I've spoken with owners of the previous Teton X Hybrid and they've said the quality and support are top notch, which is the same thing I hear about OGT and the Pando 2.0, and in talking with folks from...

So now I'm really torn, Teton X is going to be starting production on their "Hybrid Comp" trailer which will have composite panels and no wood. They've also redesigned the pop-up roof and it will be a full pop-up instead of the tilt pop-up. Additionally, they say they're going with airbag...

Looks decent, but way too small for us and is missing a lot of features/options we want. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

Man, I need help (mentally and otherwise :P). I took a closer look at the Teton X Hybrid and it's pretty compelling. I'm not sure how I feel about them using poplar/plywood for some of the construction, the metal and composite construction of the Pando is pretty appealing. I really don't want...