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I already congratulated him on his cool trailer. I really like the engineering. I was just commenting that the videos showing how fast and easy it is to use a tent like this are misleading, and this type is not for me. Be cool... John Davies Spokane WA USA

Unless the tent is water soaked. Or the wind is blowing 40 mph. These tents make a lot of sense for where it never rains and the winds are moderate. Please post a video of some poor soul trying to stow the tent by himself in a rainstorm..... My personal inclination is to have a camping...

I was a little impressed. I think I was wrong about the price - that was indeed for the RAM 5500 based rig. I don't recall what the signs on the side said - I was in a hurry to crawl inside. It has stock springs, so it won't ride as smoothly as an EarthCruiser. Stock seats. Ouch. No bead lock...

Thanks for the comments. I still want a true 4WD Low range. The difference between a 31 and 55 crawl ratio is pretty significant IMHO, especially for going down steep descents. I saw that truck or a similar one at White Rim last year, supporting a mountain bike group, and I was impressed with...

I was talking to the sales folks from Global Expedition Vehicles at Overland Expo in Arizona. They told me that first gear is a granny gear and the truck normally starts from a stop in second. They also assured me that first was low enough for serious off pavement use, especially with the...

gtrail offroad teardrop, company location unknown. That sure was blindingly polished. I am not sure if the sides are stainless or buffed out aluminum. Can someone give me a link so I can add it here? That is all the commercial teardrop trailer pics I have. Please post yours! John Davies...

From OE 2013. Adventure Trailers Offroad Teardrop, Colorado USA: The AT suspension is very impressive. The brackets are stout and the adjusters are cool. I am assuming that long, unsupported loop of air hose is not found in final production units. Note: AT cabins are built by SoCal...

I hope we can make this a sticky, to use as a research thread for those who are shopping for a small "sleep inside" hard sided camper. Please don't post pics of home builds, roof top tents, or tent trailers, unless the tent trailer also has a hard sided sleeping area (eg: Tvan). A link to...

From Saturday: If it were mine, I would shorten that air hose, rotate the fitting, and secure it so it wouldn't flap, but maybe production trailers are already fixed? No grease zerks, at least from this angle. I don't recall if they are on the other side.. I'm not quite sure how that...

It's all about if you want to set up a base camp and drive circles around it for a few days, or meander through an area and out the far side. I much prefer the latter. I hate back tracking to a home base. I did that for many years when riding dirt bikes in the mountains. It gets old and it burns...

That is one way to do it, but it comes with a ton of limitations .... plus you have to accept the fact that you won't be able to take that big bus anywhere on forest roads, or over those cool unmaintained Colorado passes. If you want complete freedom of travel, the rig has to be nimble with...

I had never heard of that brand, and I just spent 45 minutes reading their website. There is some simply brilliant engineering there. I can't believe the pivoting boat/ solar panel rack, plus the standard outboard motor mount: And racks for NINE jerry cans! Zowee! That is a fine trailer. I...

Build running boards and stow five gallons on each side of the fenders. John Davies Spokane WA USA

From a realistic engineering standpoint, it's not a logical location for those fluids - however it is probably the best they can come up with, given the rest of the design. Would I ever buy one? Nope. John Davies Spokane WA USA

IMHO, if at all possible, the fluids should be as close to axle center line as possible. It is simply poor engineering practice to put that much weight on the tongue. If you mount a big tank on the tongue and put a coupe of batteries in back, your rig will be really imbalanced when you drain...

That is bad news. Does the factory acknowledge all these issues, and will they reimburse you for labor and cost of repairs? Do they have any service centers in the USA for really major stuff like crash repair or delamination, or are you just supposed to use a local RV place? Cool rig. It's a...

I can't say from direct experience, but it is all about supply and demand. If the manufacturer has trailers sitting unsold on his back lot ---- he will negotiate. Somehow I don't think that is the case here..... If I decide to buy an XTR I will try to get a discount on some major upgrades and...

The usual problem with electrical weirdness is a poor ground. You need to have a large gauge (12AWG or bigger) dedicated ground for the brakes. Don't rely on a little wire or the ball coupler itself for the return current path. If all the wires check out, including the splices at the brake...

Bump to bring this back to Page 1. And a reminder that you can buy day passes, good for any day, for 50% off at the Overland Expo website. John Davies Spokane WA USA

If you are going to fit that size, I strongly suggest you first read up on the Cooper S/T Maxx - it is a fine tire with stellar reviews, and is more rugged and off-pavement capable than the BFGs. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/59755-Cooper-Discoverer-S-T-Maxx John Davies Spokane...