This project is in its inception phases for a buddy. We're tossing around the idea of a basic off-road go anywhere overland camper. Smaller, lighter, and simpler. Yes, we'd all love a full featured off-road teardrop but the reality of a $10k+ trailer isn't in the cards. Less is more because it's attainable, storable, tow's and off-roads better, and should add some serious boondocking camping capability. Starting with a basic trailer and can always add luxuries and accessories later.
For context, buddy is towing with a 1st gen manual Xterra. Not a beastly tow vehicle by any measure. But it's compact and able to get to places where many higher dollar and physically bigger rigs can't go. Downside is that storage is at a premium, and we all love to bring the kitchen sink when we camp. Even a small off-road trailer will increase the utility of his rig immensely, enabling longer trips. Small and light will allow him to tackle the goat trails that he loves.
Enter the $1k off-road adventure trailer. My brainstorm is at the link below. I think it's truly doable for $1k with reasonably minimal fabrication. Granted, I'm donating my 7 yr old HF utility trailer, and we're not including the cost of an RTT.
Would love your thoughts and ideas as to how to make this better, simpler, or whatever your thoughts might be.
For context, buddy is towing with a 1st gen manual Xterra. Not a beastly tow vehicle by any measure. But it's compact and able to get to places where many higher dollar and physically bigger rigs can't go. Downside is that storage is at a premium, and we all love to bring the kitchen sink when we camp. Even a small off-road trailer will increase the utility of his rig immensely, enabling longer trips. Small and light will allow him to tackle the goat trails that he loves.
Enter the $1k off-road adventure trailer. My brainstorm is at the link below. I think it's truly doable for $1k with reasonably minimal fabrication. Granted, I'm donating my 7 yr old HF utility trailer, and we're not including the cost of an RTT.
Would love your thoughts and ideas as to how to make this better, simpler, or whatever your thoughts might be.
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