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Hi. I see that you decided to keep your AS1pro. I'm heading to Overland Expo in Flagstaff & I'm looking to buy an overland trailer. I'm loosely familiar with the AS1 after I briefly toured one last fall & spoke to the company. Would you be willing to tell me the pros/cons with your AS1? I know...

Great info and thanks for the reply! I'm in Central NJ near the PA border about a half hour north of Trenton. I plan to take this camper off-road on some fairly serious 4x4 trails. I rented a T@G Boondock XL and took it on a rocky 4x4 trail in Colorado and after only 5 miles I witnessed why...

Thanks for your input! I've never epoxied anything, let alone glassed, and I wasn't sure why the entire box isn't glassed vs only the corners and joints. I wasn't sure how much strength the glass added vs making sure the joints were assembled correctly and didn't move. But I get that it would...

Thanks for the quick reply and info. A few follow ups if you don't mind. Love the look of your work. Am I correct to assume you glassed the corners/joints for structural reasons? Was that belt and suspenders or did you feel the glass was absolutely necessary? Would you skip the Alkyd paint...

This looks great! Just to clarify, you epoxied, glassed several layers with epoxy, painted then monstalined?

Thanks for the reply. Tough is right. There is something attractive about repurposing a military trailer but I've remodeled some houses and after the fact I know I should've just demo'd them and started over. I'm trying to decide if I'm using the existing axle/8 lug tires but I want brakes on...

Incredible build! You did some great fab work. I just picked up an M116A2 and I'm in the concept phase - not sure how I want the finished product to look but I can get started on the basics. I have a trip in August and then November that I would like to have this at least partially useable at...

I also like the flexibility of the XR22 more than the X22. A few tweaks of the XR22 and I'm not sure there's anything better out there that can do as much at similar size and weight.

True. IMO on flat roads you will be fine and I believe I will be too. It's the steeper trails where it's an unknown for me.

I saw that. I pulled a 2500lb T@G XL Boondock teardrop with my Wrangler JKUR up some really rocky and steep trails. It wasn't made for that kind of off-road and I want something I can stand in for longer trips. That video by ROA towing the XR22 is what I want to do on some trips (not most)...

I like the function of double axle, too. But since it isn't a toy hauler anymore it seems unnecessary and for those of us trying to keep the tow weight as low as possible, it's an easy place to drop some weight. I get that it's a lot easier and cost effective for them to have both models use...

Funny, in the video review of the XP22 by ROA one of the dealer's biggest complaints, although minor to him, was that the bathroom is too small. I agree with you that a full size bed at that price point/size is too small. I thought it was odd that they didn't at least have it as a top bunk and...

It's funny, my initial reaction was that I would want a non-toy hauler version like you mentioned. A little shorter body with an insulated bump out bed like the Opus OP15 (tougher to insulate the opened bump out though) . But now I kind of like the flexibility of that back space. It doesn't...

I've never had a RTT but I've regular camped with a tent and awning tent a lot. If I'm honest I do get tired of setting it up and taking tents down but that doesn't bother me as much as having to dry or even cleaning them properly. I chose not to get a RTT because of this. Even though many...

Greatly appreciate the info! very helpful. I got some decisions to make...

Wow, you did an awesome job! That's really cool looking and is very similar to what I had in mind. You've definitely inspired me and are helping me believe a 5 wide could handle the necessary additions and off-road upgrades I wanted. The 2 biggest concerns I had were that going off-road and...

Interesting. Thanks for the helpful reply Mjm. What year is yours? Did you reinforce your frame at all or is your 4 wide pretty much stock other than the Timbren/wheel/tire upgrade?

SameGuy, I know it's been awhile but I want to do the same thing with a 2006 LG 5 wide. I was debating if I needed the Timbren 2200 or 3500 since I doubt I will ever have more than 2500lbs on it and most often 2200 or less. Have you taken it off-road on some rocky terrain and has the body...

Thanks for the quick reply and great camp setup with your trailer and FJ! I did subscribe. I have a fishing kayak and mountain bikes, too, but I tow with a 4dr Rubicon and Gobi roof rack on it. I started with looking into the RTTs and towing an off-road utility trailer but have since leaned...

I have to try to revive this thread since it was so valuable. Almost 3yrs old and no additional updates or on-trail review? I feel like I just read a great action novel only to find the last chapter missing. This was an awesome thread and many non-posters like myself are extremely grateful to...