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Here is a link to the build thread. Hundreds of pictures and detailed info.
Adventure trailer build thread.
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wow a lot of advertising over there... guess I won’t be able to read it :(Here is a link to the build thread. Hundreds of pictures and detailed info.
Adventure trailer build thread.
Rated "I/A" for Immature Adult content! Stop, and close this page if you can't handle Silly, foul, and obnoxious adult content! Intro: This is not a common build here on this forum, but this build is part of another long term build, that has been going on for 10 years now. I feel it is fitting...
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Great write ups! I've recently converted our M101A1 from a trailer with a RTT to a trailer with a camper shell and I have to agree there is a lot to be said for sleeping in a teardrop style trailer, especially in inclement weather, or in our case, windy deserts!I wrote a couple of articles today for my website. Article one talks about the history of the trailers I have owned along with a brief review of our Off Grid Expedition 2.0 trailer. (We love it by the way)
Our Off Grid Trailer - How We Got Here - Part II in our Series - 4X Overland Adventures
A little back story to how we came to own our Off Grid Expedition 2.0 trailer. When I first started overlanding way back when in 2013 we began with a nice tent. I was convinced I would never need a trailer. We even did the Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route with saidwww.4xoverlandadventures.com
Article two is a simple Pros and Cons list of all of the trailers I have owned.
Quick Take: Trailer Style Pros and Cons - 4X Overland Adventures
Here's a quick list of all the trailers we have owned and the pros and cons for each from our current trailer to our first trailer. Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Squaredrop Trailer We love our Off Grid trailer! It is a culmination of years of camping and overlanding to find the perfect trailer for
Regardless of whether you purchase an off road trailer or build one I hope you can find my experience helpful.
After looking at all the options of teardrops over the past few years, if I were to purchase a off road teardrop it would be the Off Grid 2.0. The construction and features you get in my opinion is the best bang for the buck hands down.
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Might be a little bit of both there is 5 of us so tough about the bottom for storage middle put a bed in it and put a tent on top with an annex that you can get out of the middle in the annex I’ve got an image in my head but by the time I’m done I’m sure it will change
I appreciate the feedback. As mentioned in my article everyone has different budgets, needs, skillsets (I have none :) ) Whatever works! Just get out and explore.
I came across this company today, Vistabule Teardrop Trailers . They make a very pretty teardrop. It isn't off-road worthy but there are some really cool design features. Kudos to the folks that designed it. Fine for forest roads but not trails. Also same price as my Off Grid with comparable features. It's great to have choices though.
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That's the one thing you can count on! My tear drop has the bed above the top of the wheels with storage under that's accessible from both the outside and the inside. It works for us. Your idea of separate sleeping areas is good especially if your kids are young … they get bigger!
I agree with building it wider if you are going to load a bunch of gear, like the highlift, propane, water heater etc, and for security enclose it all. Rather than having everything exposed and screaming steal me. But having followed both styles the outboard tired trailers definitely rock side to side much less. I believe that is a result of a different polar moment.
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Follow both of these overland and the more stable ride of the trailer with outboard tires is obvious.
These both have similar height, track and overall length.
I used to think god those outboard fenders look awaful, but having towed both, I now understand the advantage of outboard tires.
this..
vs this..
Follow both of these overland and the more stable ride of the trailer with outboard tires is obvious.
These both have similar height, track and overall length.
I used to think god those outboard fenders look awaful, but having towed both, I now understand the advantage of outboard tires.
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What sort of tent is this? I don't see the equivalent on CVT's current website.
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So I had the same question after I purchased it. I stopped in twice to the Cascade Vehicle Tent store in Bend, OR and asked them the same question. What I found out was that my tent is a first gen Mt. Masama, which I believe is no longer.
I was and am extremely pleased with the condition in which it is in and the quality of how it was constructed. Once fully opened, it measures 14'x14' with the annex. The only thing that I have begun to consider is the opportunity for quick setup and diverse landscape. I'm redesigning the Bantam trailer and potentially swapping over to a RTT that I'll mount on a raised platform with adjustable ladder for more options on setup locations.
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We purchased an Off Grid Trailer Expedition 2.0 this past Black Friday weekend. I've not had a chance to go camping with it yet, but I have taken it out for a shake down run and a photo op. So far I'm pretty impressed with its offroad performance.
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It was picked up by CVT for a couple years and designed to fit on trailers at a couple heights. It is a one piece designed tent and only works
for trailers.
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Great setup! How much wider is it than the Jeep? Our current military trailer is just slightly less wide than our JK which is really nice on trails, but I've been eyeing the Expedition 2.0 for some time now and the width is really my only concern.
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Thanks, I'm really liking it. My current plan is to replace the JKUR with a diesel Gladiator (if the numbers look good) as the tow vehicle. The JKUR pulls the trailer pretty good, but my 5.13 gears and 37" tires make it not so much fun here in the mountains.
The JK, JL and JT are all right under 74" wide and the OGT Exp 2.0 is 89" wide. So that means it hangs out about 7" on both sides. I was a little worried about the width as well, but I actually like of like it. Not only is it more stable in tippy situations, being able to actually see the fenders makes it much easier to back up and to keep a better eye on it when doing down the road.
I've been trying to think of the types of trips I'll be taking it on and if the extra width will be an issue. I'm not sure it will as just pulling a trailer would keep me off any trails where it would be that tight of a squeeze anyway.
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