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Leaving work in 15 minutes!!!! Heading west from Ohio to pick up my new Expedition!! Pics to come.
Offgrid Trailers Expedition 2.0
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Back home. Had an epic first trip. A few gripes with the trailer. Overall we love it! We picked it up, spent a few days driving around Colorado camping. Glad we ordered the heater. 
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The trailer arrived with a broken tail light, and the center running light does not function. I had ordered the TV and it was not there. Warranty is going to cover the tail light replacements. If I cannot figure out the light then I will have to take it to an RV dealer and get it fixed.
My main gripe is that multiple owners have stated in other forums that the 7pin connection is too short, and they had to add an extension. The offgrid owners haven't addressed this issue and it really burns my bottom.
For the price of this trailer you shouldn't have to make modifications immediately just to take this offroad. I cannot make a moderately sharp right turn or the plug pulls out of the connection. It is a stock truck with no lift. The plug is completely useless without an extension. They are sending the extension to me for free... BUT, adding an extension is just adding another point of failure in my book.
Other than that I absolutely love the trailer.
My main gripe is that multiple owners have stated in other forums that the 7pin connection is too short, and they had to add an extension. The offgrid owners haven't addressed this issue and it really burns my bottom.
For the price of this trailer you shouldn't have to make modifications immediately just to take this offroad. I cannot make a moderately sharp right turn or the plug pulls out of the connection. It is a stock truck with no lift. The plug is completely useless without an extension. They are sending the extension to me for free... BUT, adding an extension is just adding another point of failure in my book.
Other than that I absolutely love the trailer.
Congratulations on your new trailer! Heater is a must and really enhances the comfort level.
Does the center light not turn on at all?
I have had discussions with Off Grid about the 7 pin cable length. It is the longest they are able to source in bulk apparently. The only solution would be to move the 7 pin junction box from inside the front storage area to the outside. I did find a longer 11' which I ordered from eTrailer. I paid around $37. Due to shortages it is all the way up tp $68 but I think Amazon had it for a bit cheaper. Based on my setup I was able to cut about 1' off and still have some to play with. https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Hopkins/HM20048.html It is a pretty easy DIY modification and preferred to the 7pin extender. I have never had one of those fail but they aren't aesthetically pleasing.
I have also done about 20 different minor modifications to my trailer and have a running list on my website. There is no perfect trailer and all need to be tweaked to each individual owners liking. We love ours but this isn't my thread so I will shut up!
I'm sure Minjin will write a review when he gets time. I have written several articles on my trailer and there is a longer discussion on both models linked below.
www.4xoverlandadventures.com
Discussion in this thread: Off Grid Trailers - Expedition and Pando 2.0 The Ultimate Rugged Overland Off-Road Off Grid teardrop Trailer to Escape
Does the center light not turn on at all?
I have had discussions with Off Grid about the 7 pin cable length. It is the longest they are able to source in bulk apparently. The only solution would be to move the 7 pin junction box from inside the front storage area to the outside. I did find a longer 11' which I ordered from eTrailer. I paid around $37. Due to shortages it is all the way up tp $68 but I think Amazon had it for a bit cheaper. Based on my setup I was able to cut about 1' off and still have some to play with. https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Hopkins/HM20048.html It is a pretty easy DIY modification and preferred to the 7pin extender. I have never had one of those fail but they aren't aesthetically pleasing.
I have also done about 20 different minor modifications to my trailer and have a running list on my website. There is no perfect trailer and all need to be tweaked to each individual owners liking. We love ours but this isn't my thread so I will shut up!
I'm sure Minjin will write a review when he gets time. I have written several articles on my trailer and there is a longer discussion on both models linked below.
Let the Adventures Begin! Our New Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer Part I - 4X Overland Adventures
Updated 1/12/2020 - Part II of our series is now online. We recently picked up our Off Grid Expedition 2.0 trailer in Lake Havasu City, AZ. It was delivered to Lead Dog Motorsports from Edmonton, Canada. Lead Dog is a location ambassador. Randy is very knowledgeable and it was fun to
www.4xoverlandadventures.com
Discussion in this thread: Off Grid Trailers - Expedition and Pando 2.0 The Ultimate Rugged Overland Off-Road Off Grid teardrop Trailer to Escape
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Thanks for the input! I’ll definitely check out your site. I need to use it more before an in-depth review. The center light doesn’t come on at all.Congratulations on your new trailer! Heater is a must and really enhances the comfort level.
Does the center light not turn on at all?
I have had discussions with Off Grid about the 7 pin cable length. It is the longest they are able to source in bulk apparently. The only solution would be to move the 7 pin junction box from inside the front storage area to the outside. I did find a longer 11' which I ordered from eTrailer. I paid around $37. Due to shortages it is all the way up tp $68 but I think Amazon had it for a bit cheaper. Based on my setup I was able to cut about 1' off and still have some to play with. https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Hopkins/HM20048.html It is a pretty easy DIY modification and preferred to the 7pin extender. I have never had one of those fail but they aren't aesthetically pleasing.
I have also done about 20 different minor modifications to my trailer and have a running list on my website. There is no perfect trailer and all need to be tweaked to each individual owners liking. We love ours but this isn't my thread so I will shut up!
I'm sure Minjin will write a review when he gets time. I have written several articles on my trailer and there is a longer discussion on both models linked below.
Let the Adventures Begin! Our New Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer Part I - 4X Overland Adventures
Updated 1/12/2020 - Part II of our series is now online. We recently picked up our Off Grid Expedition 2.0 trailer in Lake Havasu City, AZ. It was delivered to Lead Dog Motorsports from Edmonton, Canada. Lead Dog is a location ambassador. Randy is very knowledgeable and it was fun to
Discussion in this thread: Off Grid Trailers - Expedition and Pando 2.0 The Ultimate Rugged Overland Off-Road Off Grid teardrop Trailer to Escape
Weird. It is wired as a position light to only be on when you turn on the headlights vs a brake light. That is a requirement in Canada. I re-wired mine to act as a brake light but in order to do this it also blinks when I use my right turn signal. That was a matter of moving the wire from the taillight post in the 7 pin junction box to the right brake light post. I hope you can get things sorted out.
I agree it takes time to go out and get to know the trailer before you can write a thorough review.
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You will need something like this Third Brakelight Converter to keep the center brake light from blinking on your trailer.
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All specs are on the Off Grid website. Around 300 lbs. it depends on the water tank level.
