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The Roamer1 and the X195 have the same suspension and are nearly the same trailer. The R1 design has evolved over the last year or more and was originally speculated to be out last February. It was conceived before the X195. That timing was obviously extremely optimistic and I told them so...

The video shows my X22 at about 75 MPH with torsion suspension. Straight as an arrow and no leaf springs. I have a similar video of my HQ19. Perfectly stable with swing arms. You're right that stiff leaf springs do well on smooth highways, but they suck off road because they are generally...

Actually, I don't "drag" anything into the mountains or desert. That's why I have a capable trailer that can go where I want to go without damage, then offer a fine place to camp in any weather. It's all relative, I guess. Modern stickies can't get off the pavement without ripping off parts...

Yeah, that is also a problem at Alabama Hills. But there, the City of Los Angeles owns a lot of the land and that seems to be the problem. In Nevada, where I live, there are no restrictions that I've seen and NV has 48 million acres of BLM and 5.9 million acres of Forest Service land. We are...

The advantages of leaf springs are that they are cheap and available easily. But that is about it. Fine for a utility trailer to go to the dump, but archaic for a travel trailer. Trailers are different than trucks in that they have lots of household stuff inside, such as microwaves, cabinets...

There is no reason to exaggerate. I camp in CA a lot and it has not changed in that regard for a long time. I camp on BLM and National Forest land in CA and NV and it is wide open. Alabama Hills have introduced some restrictions, but I haven't seem that anywhere else. We are not going to...

You are talking about the GVWR. The HQ19 empty, weighs about 6,500- 6800lbs. Each swing arm is rated for a max load of 3,000 lbs, but the axles have the same bearings as standard 5200 lb axles. A 10,000 lb GVWR is reasonable, but unlikely to ever be seen in real life. More likely they will...

Yes, galvanized is arguably the best for corrosion resistance. Clearly. But there are other factors that should not limit a buying decision to that one point. Aluminum is another choice. And properly coated steel, of a higher grade and thickness are also worth considering, such as the X22...

Actually, I own an X22 and I have done a lot of upgrades to it and I do know how they are built. I know it very well. I am also a welder and fabricator. So yes, I do have some related experience. Further, I've dragged it over rocks and seen what that causes. As I have clearly stated, hot...

Me too. I owned an Oliver LE2 for a couple of years and put 20,000 miles on it. They are well built in many ways, especially the body, but the suspension is archaic and limited. The insulation is OK and the batteries are exposed to outside temperatures which is a bad thing for lithiums in...

Imperial says their trailers are rated for 40 degrees below zero. I don't think that is realistic, but zero is perfectly fine in one. I've been there while camping in 4 degrees with no problems and towing in about the same. The Imperial X22 has an aluminum skeleton that can condense moisture...

Still looking for specific info on "more Rugged" The 195 has a steel box frame with 1/4" wall thickness and extruded aluminum external edge frames. Walls are 2 5/8" thick composite structures, that provide the best insulation in the business. Suspension is Cruisemaster ATX independent with...

There are a number of significant advantages to independent suspension. And thre are at least three types of independent suspension. One is torsion axles, one is swing arm with coil springs and one is swing arms with air bags. The typical American trailer suspension system is the archaic and...

More rugged? In what way?

Imperial Xplore trailers already have torsion axles. Just like the ice house pictured

I have a friend with a Dweller, and I've met one of the owners of OBI. After looking the Dweller over very carefully, I came away convinced of the high quality of the build. The owner is well trailed in manufacturing and intends to do it right. All of this is in extreme contrast to Black...

In case any of you are interested, there is a nice Facebook site for the Xplore trailers. Xplore 22 Trailer Community. Come on over and say hi. Lots of excellent upgrade information.

Unfortunately, it seems Isaac is more talk than action when it comes to deficiencies in the Xplore trailers. Not to justify it in any way, but maybe it should be expected because they are a relatively small company and controlled by one guy, who may be overworked and unable to fully understand...

The onboard air compressor, if you care to do a bit of research, is a simple Viar pump. It could not be simpler and is the same pump many carry around with them in their trucks. This one is just already mounted inside. The hydraulic system is also simple and well proven. Perhaps you don't see...

Being very well insulated is a huge plus if someone wants to use their trailer in the winter, like I do. It is also nice for summer. That insulation and winter ready design means no pipes hanging down underneath to freeze or get knocked off on a rock while off road. And being very rugged...