Sooper Camper
Adventurer
The time has come for us to sell our beloved little Sherpa trailer. I chose Sherpa for their great value, humble roots and rock solid construction. They start with a 2x2 steel boxed platform frame with a 3x3 box tube tongue; the box uses ¾” ply and 2x4 framing, with aluminum siding laminated outside, an insulated roof and carpeted sides and floor. We specifically ordered this trailer with ‘no systems’ to maximize utility and minimize maintenance or any winterization needs. You literally just pack the gear that doesn’t already live in it, hitch up and go. I can have the tent, awning and room up/down, trailer stabilized and hitched up in under 30 minutes solo. It is a really versatile setup.
We ordered this trailer custom, exactly how we wanted it (ironically, just before the COVID camp craze).
There is an ARB 6.5’ awning and 3-sided room on the ‘street’ side, and access to the roof tent is via the ‘curb’ side. We comfortably sleep a family of 4 in this all the time, and all 4 of us can cook and dine under the awning in the rain. Perhaps our favorite aspect of the trailer is its sheer flexibility. I built a small kitchen box (not included) to hold the essentials and with a picnic table or collapsible table and camp stove you have lots of options. Our usual load out / setup is to flip the rear of 3-section queen mattress up and put all the solar generator, 2 large water jugs, kitchen box, stove and firewood in the back of the trailer where it’s easily accessible when it's time to camp.
It tows like an absolute dream. I’ve towed it behind a GX470, our current QX56, and a couple of Storyteller Adventure Vans. None of them ever really feel it back there. It tracks like a slot car on the highway and twisty roads, and the independent Timbren suspension is noticeably smoother than a leaf spring beam axle, on and off road. I specifically set it up with 6-lug hubs to match Toyota bolt pattern, and the large tires help smooth the ride out; I avoided a chunky all terrain because the highway tread pattern tires roll easier and track better at speed.
Technical specs:
5’ x 8’ box, 44" interior height
12’6” total length
113” tongue to axle
86” track width
Approx 1500lbs UVW with 175lbs tongue weight
Trailer is ready for pickup in Coeur D Alene, ID, Bring your rig and hit the road!
Album of pics linked here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nbw7DMh46xcDmmE8qlWYSxhxHbIFk7Tw?usp=sharing
Asking $11k, ready to sell before winter sets in.
The kids and toys are out-growing this setup, and if we're being honest most of our camping ends up in RV parks with friends, so a larger travel trailer is in our future.
*Blankets, pillows, sleeping bag not included
We ordered this trailer custom, exactly how we wanted it (ironically, just before the COVID camp craze).
- A full height rear cargo door, to which I added storage pockets and gas struts to prevent swinging.
- 2 side access doors with windows, with added thermal shades (all 3 doors keyed alike)
- 2 rear side windows
- Reinforced tongue with 48” storage box
- Timbren Axle-less suspension with 6 x 5.5” hubs and 235/80R17” E-rated truck tires (setup to match our GX470 that was the original tow rig)
- 6" tri-fold memory foam queen mattress
- Sherpa roof rack with Roofnest Eagle full size fiberglass roof tent
- Rear stabilizers and 2" receiver hitch
- I added a wood shelf and storage pockets at the head of the bed
- Custom luggage shelf above the foot of the bed with a pull out tray. Holds 3 roll along airport style bags easily.
- Rockpals solar generator battery box included, which provides power for the awning lights, and the power strip in the trailer. I don't remember the capacity, but seems around 40AH based on my usage.
There is an ARB 6.5’ awning and 3-sided room on the ‘street’ side, and access to the roof tent is via the ‘curb’ side. We comfortably sleep a family of 4 in this all the time, and all 4 of us can cook and dine under the awning in the rain. Perhaps our favorite aspect of the trailer is its sheer flexibility. I built a small kitchen box (not included) to hold the essentials and with a picnic table or collapsible table and camp stove you have lots of options. Our usual load out / setup is to flip the rear of 3-section queen mattress up and put all the solar generator, 2 large water jugs, kitchen box, stove and firewood in the back of the trailer where it’s easily accessible when it's time to camp.
It tows like an absolute dream. I’ve towed it behind a GX470, our current QX56, and a couple of Storyteller Adventure Vans. None of them ever really feel it back there. It tracks like a slot car on the highway and twisty roads, and the independent Timbren suspension is noticeably smoother than a leaf spring beam axle, on and off road. I specifically set it up with 6-lug hubs to match Toyota bolt pattern, and the large tires help smooth the ride out; I avoided a chunky all terrain because the highway tread pattern tires roll easier and track better at speed.
Technical specs:
5’ x 8’ box, 44" interior height
12’6” total length
113” tongue to axle
86” track width
Approx 1500lbs UVW with 175lbs tongue weight
Trailer is ready for pickup in Coeur D Alene, ID, Bring your rig and hit the road!
Album of pics linked here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nbw7DMh46xcDmmE8qlWYSxhxHbIFk7Tw?usp=sharing
Asking $11k, ready to sell before winter sets in.
The kids and toys are out-growing this setup, and if we're being honest most of our camping ends up in RV parks with friends, so a larger travel trailer is in our future.
*Blankets, pillows, sleeping bag not included
