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I picked up my OVS Nomadic 4 yesterday. Haven't had a chance to install it yet, just leafed through the instructions. First impression, it's a pretty much identical clone of Smittybilt XL. The only difference is the metal floor. I wish the instructions were a little bit clearer on the install...

For those of us without a hangar, does anyone have a suggestion for a cover? The pollen here is nuts. My trailer turned green. Also, how do you all secure the trailer? Standard lock in the trailer tongue?

waterport is on sale at costco.

Does that mean that the regular hand pump units will fit on there also?

Great to hear! I’m ordering the tent and the awning. Sales person convinced me it was a better value. 4 year warranty vs smittybilts 1 year too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the 270 video I linked above is any indication yuou're getting a great product. I may go for the 270 myself.

Thanks for the link. The tank costs $40 canadian, and the bracket to hold it costs $150 canadian. I guess economies of scale? ?‍♂️

Hah “you’ll become a better driver cause you’ll never want to handwinch again”. Tirfor or a power puller are around $300. Winch, bumper, suspension upgrades are way more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went to order a Smittybilt Overlander XL and turns out that our preferred store doens't sell them anymore. Instead they are now recommending Overland Vehicle Systems (OVS) tents. When I asked why, they said that both Smittybilt and OVS tents are made in the same factory but OVS is a better...

Did you get the cable or synthetic version? I’ve been eyeing it for a couple of years. I don’t want a vehicle mounted winch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What bracket did you use for your propane tank? And what's that big tube? Water tank?

Problem with taking a gamble on a item like this is that if anything at all goes wrong you'll spend a bundle shipping it back because no way the manufacturer or amazon will pay for it. this will immediately destroy any of the savings you may have realized initially.

@ebrabaek's build is all the way back on page 39: https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/smittybilt-scout-trailer-reviews.174189/page-39 What do you have in mind, i'm curious. I like someone elses idea with Yakima backswing. Easy to put together with off the shelf components but not as...

Yikes! Do you have the tongue strengthening plates installed?

I didn't realize you could purchase the brackets separately. Did you just purchase their "light" brackets? And what did you do for the lower mounts?

Thanks for your thoughs. If you position the tank as far back as possible I believe the physics works in our advantage and actually lightens the tongue, so that's a positive. In terms of ground clearance, you're absolutely right. The scout has massive 27" or so from the ground to the hitch...

Does anyone have any pictures of how the tank can be mounted under the trailer? I have a decent grasp on the heating/pump basics but no clue how to mount the tank.

Thanks I'll check em out! There's probably a point of diminishing returns -- the higher you raise it the less illumination you're gonna get.

My trailer tongue reinforcements have been stuck in Canadian customs since march 28th now. Since I've got nothing to outside of work, I'm idly wondering about creature comforts on the trailer. Specifically a water tank (not scout pictured): I have a fairly decent understanding of venting and...

I'm fascinated by this light here: Two led panels on a fishing pole. Brilliant: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32961773478.html