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Thinking outside of the box here but you may want to have a look at a hitch skid... I have the Backbone from Body Armor: I don't particularly rely on it for recovery since I have recovery points integrated into my bumper but it can be used as an attachment point for a strap (it also makes a...

Greetings fellow adventurists! I just finished a 13 month, 16,000 mile trip around the US West and I find myself with a whole lot of track\waypoint data. All of this data has been collected with a Garmin Overlander and inReach mini. I'd like to put together some nice visualizations of my route...

I have a non-removable tank in my trailer. If it's going to sit for more than a week or so I always drain it and leave all the fittings open. When I'm ready to go again: refill the tank with a bit of bleach, shake the trailer around a bit to "coat" the whole tank, then run the bleach solution...

I have the GenPro 10x2. When I talked to their tech support folks they gave me the impression that *none* of their units float. They believe it is a feature that will protect the battery (which may be true for certain battery technologies but is *not* true for LiFePO4). It can be left like that...

Have you tried using the Ecotemp at higher elevations? I have one an it has worked fine at up to 9900'. I just need to adjust the flow rates now and then. The only problem I've had is with the batteries coming loose...terrible setup there.

I'm not sure which Redarc BCDC you're referencing in particular but I have the BCDC 1212 and it does not have an integrated solar controller. I use a Redarc BCDC for alternator charging, Victron MPPT solar controller and a NOCO shore charger. I recommend all of them except the NOCO..... The...

If you are not intending to significantly modify the vehicle then leasing can be a great option. Your vehicle will always be under warranty and you'll never spend a dime on maintenance or repairs. Expenses (lease payment) are completely predictable.

A laptop is an overblown solution to "simple needs". Any (cheap) Android phone will show you where you are on the map. Google Maps lets you download maps for offline use (not as easily as you might like, but it can be done). These are wise words.

There are other coupler options that combine full articulation with ease of connection. I use one of these from Ark Corporation. It's as easy to connect\disconnect as any other ball and stays firmly attached at any angle. Also, in a pinch, the trailer can be pulled by any rig with a standard 2"...

I've had a Darche Eclipse 270 for over a year now and in that time it has been setup\torn down at least 50 times (we've been living on the road for most of the last year). It has seen months of desert sun and been out in winds as high as 30mph - it's fine with gusts up to 15-20 in any direction...

Exact heights are going to depend on your specific vehicle and on the type of coupler you're using on the trailer. When you measure it out make sure to account for the inevitable sag caused by the tongue weight. The actual hitch on my Tacoma will drop 2 inches when the trailer weight is put on...

I know this post is a bit old but I just found it... I've had mine out quite a few nights when the temp was as low as 22 (in Colorado, in the fall, in fact!). It worries the heck out of me but so far no issues. I try to keep track of the expected overnight low but so far I've seen actual temps...

The ideal for towing a trailer in tight places (such that you might run into on FS roads) is to have the distance between the TV wheels match the distance between the rear wheel on the TV and the wheel on the trailer. This will let the trailer track on pretty much the exact same line as the TV...

I have no idea what the amp draw is. I just know that it does the job that I need it to do, which is keep up with the fridge while I'm driving so that I arrive at my destination with at least much juice as what I left with - but I always have more when I get there because the BCDC puts current...

We often eat like 18th century French peasants - salami, cheese, nuts, crackers, some fresh vegetables, maybe some hummus. Totally filling and fairly balanced meal with no cooking and very little cleanup. If we're lucky enough to have access to an indoor kitchen prior to heading out we'll often...

The ArkPack from Ark Portable Power is a bring-your-own-battery affair (up to 130Ah group 31) with at least a pair of 12v outlets. The MegaBox from Powerwerx has a whole bunch of 12v outlets but only battery options up to 70Ah. Your really want to avoid having to use an inverter if at all...

Interesting observation from someone who has obviously never used the device. I use the device on a regular basis and can tell you that it provides perfectly adequate levels of charging while running a fridge and topping off 200Ah of batteries.....I pull into camp ready to rock every time. Not...

It just strikes some of us as a silly name. You know, the kind of thing that might get FB users excited but kind of embarrasses the rest of us...

Well, its great to finally see an official presence here! FYI, we've had a thread going here for a while now: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/off-grid-trailers.222279/ I might only be speaking for myself on this one (but I kind of doubt it) but you may want to avoid the "Pack"...

With the complexity of your intended setup you may want to consider something like an sPOD or similar. It'll save you a ton of wiring\fusing\switching hassle...