2022 Xpedition Voyager square drop trailer!
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I installed the Zero Breeze Mark II portable AC unit today, it took some time! I ended up trimming a fair amount of expanding tube off the supplied parts in order to fit it in the space allowed. I also had to pull the tubes through the trailer cut outs (super tight / sealed fit) and then trim them to allow the outside covers to work. Currently it's set up to run on the optional Mark II lithium battery pack, Voyager trailer inverter AC system, and now I'm wiring in a 12v - 24v dc boost controller for a direct DC feed from the trailer batteries (this will run 1/2 amps at higher voltage) Running tests on the system showed average 11amps on max cooling and 8amps for "sleep setting" on the Redarc manager with the Voyager batteries / inverter supplying power. Since the Voyager cabin is fully insulated, I believe we'll have good results with the small space when looking for a little night time comfort. I did learn that the upper gear shelf isn't a perfect fit with the AC unit installed (no biggie), you need a condensate bottle for water drain (done), I used some foam padding for extra protection (can see it in final pic) and strapped the unit down to the shelf for a mostly permanent install - I really don't want to move this around unnecessarily and have all necessary cables easily accessible. The final pic has the lithium battery pack installed (unit can stay like this and run battery or AC)
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Also ran the DC to DC (vehicle to trailer) charge cable with Anderson connectors, this completes the 3 ways to charge the trailer batteries -- AC input, DC solar, DC vehicle. The pic under the hood also shows my DC extension cable coiled up that I used for my air compressor.
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Got the Voyager out for a quick 2 day 1 night trip. Some of lessons learned....
- Repurposed the included pull out drawer wooden cutting board as an upper shelf (cut to fit)
- The Jeep tows the fully loaded (including water) Voyager pretty well - but if you want any resemblance of fuel mileage, keep it under 65
- RTTs and wind are challenging (20+ mph wind when we broke down camp)
- Need to find a better way to secure the annex room floor, currently I only see a stake point at each corner, and not much else.
- You use stored power faster than you think
- RTTs are freaking comfortable, and this Walkabout 62 model is very roomy, well ventilated and looks great too
- I don't care for the spring rods that need to be inserted for the RTT window awnings - tight fit in awkward locations
- Voyager kitchen lay out is amazing - there's an abundance of room to do everything
- Voyager trailer storage is HUGE - I thought we had a lot of stuff - it disappeared into the Voyager cabinets
- Need a better solution for the 270 awning pole that interferes with the fridge drop down shelf
- Consider opening the 270 awning no further than the trailer right rear corner which will un-shade the roof top solar panel (may work, may not)
- Dogs like cots - we add a included wool topper to the cot we bought - the dog slept in the annex on the new cot for the first time without a single issue.
- bathroom breaks at night, in the cold, from the RTT aren't fun.
- Repurposed the included pull out drawer wooden cutting board as an upper shelf (cut to fit)
- The Jeep tows the fully loaded (including water) Voyager pretty well - but if you want any resemblance of fuel mileage, keep it under 65
- RTTs and wind are challenging (20+ mph wind when we broke down camp)
- Need to find a better way to secure the annex room floor, currently I only see a stake point at each corner, and not much else.
- You use stored power faster than you think
- RTTs are freaking comfortable, and this Walkabout 62 model is very roomy, well ventilated and looks great too
- I don't care for the spring rods that need to be inserted for the RTT window awnings - tight fit in awkward locations
- Voyager kitchen lay out is amazing - there's an abundance of room to do everything
- Voyager trailer storage is HUGE - I thought we had a lot of stuff - it disappeared into the Voyager cabinets
- Need a better solution for the 270 awning pole that interferes with the fridge drop down shelf
- Consider opening the 270 awning no further than the trailer right rear corner which will un-shade the roof top solar panel (may work, may not)
- Dogs like cots - we add a included wool topper to the cot we bought - the dog slept in the annex on the new cot for the first time without a single issue.
- bathroom breaks at night, in the cold, from the RTT aren't fun.
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CrashTheDOG
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Thanks for the informative posts. Placed my deposit with Loren at X-Grid last month. Hope to have my Voyager by the end of the year. Keep the posts coming.
I've been playing around with the Zero Breeze (testing during fun sun) - it seems like it'll keep the interior of the Voyager comfortable for sleeping duty - it's a small insulated space, so as long as you can supply the power requirements it seems to be fine. This weekend I added a DIY filter to the exterior ports to keep the junk out.
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I like the marine screw on ports for a clean install. My van is well insulated, 200ah lithium battery with 200w solar, 250a alternator, and 60a b2b charger. I just wish someone would make one of these into a mini roof mounted 12v unit.
I also have 200a battery and 200w solar -- one way you can save on the amp draw of the Zero Breeze is to utilize a 12v to 24vdc boost converter -- then wire direct to the unit: Amazon converter
Had some test, tune, and tow days - so far so good. I've had only two small and easily corrected issues with the trailer so far - a misaligned rubber door seal (pre-installed by the door manufacturer) and outdoor kitchen side flood light had a defect on the OEM lens allowing condensation inside - both have been replaced.
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So I believe XV has replaced the Timbrens with possibly thier own Independent A-Arm Suspension. I couldn't find much detail on thier website but maybe I misses it.
Can anyone out thier give details? I noticed one customer posted they brought the trailer back to factory for suspension issues. Maybe thiers was a Timbren but just curious as it concerns me when mfgers like to re create the wheel so to speak
Can anyone out thier give details? I noticed one customer posted they brought the trailer back to factory for suspension issues. Maybe thiers was a Timbren but just curious as it concerns me when mfgers like to re create the wheel so to speak