2024 Imperial Outdoors Xplore X145 - Off Road Trailer Build + Info!

[montypower]

We've shared many of our builds over the past decade. This is unique, a trailer.

This trailer was purchased factory Direct from Imperial Outdoors (Nelson Industries). It is the Xplore x145 trailer. We picked it up from the factory in Wisconsin in August 2024.



Features:
Stage 2 Solar: 740 Watts
Expion 360ah Lithium: Two Batteries 720ah Total
CruiseMaster Air Suspension
Disc Brakes
AirBag Man compressor, air tank, wireless
60 Gal Fresh / 60 Gal Grey

Upgrades:
Induction 2 Burner Cooktop
Elkay Sink
Cruise 195 Fridge/Freezer 12V
Airhead Composting Toilet

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Your towing a 6k trailer with a Bronco?

 

[montypower]

Nelson Industries builds the Imperial Outdoor off road trailers. There are two versions the X145 and X195. As you might guess, the model number indicates the living space length 14.5ft and 19.5ft. We opted for the shorter Imperial X145 trailer.

Overall these trailers have top level componentry with an exceptional “spec sheet”. They have an aggressive exterior and luxurious feeling interior space. There’s a lot to like about this trailer but it’s not perfect.

We paid nearly $100k for this trailer. It is a steep price to be sure! Is it worth it? Maybe.

Stay Tuned for the upcoming video showing everything that is BROKEN.

 

[FordGuy1]

That's a super nice trailer. 100k, that's what any decent trailer is going to cost.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

This is the X145 not X195.

I realize that. The gwr is over 6,000 pounds. The tounge weight loaded is over 600 pounds. Your so far over both my man.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

That's a super nice trailer. 100k, that's what any decent trailer is going to cost.

Ford guy I hear you that quality off road trailers are expensive. The CO dealer has them for around 85k brand new same upgrades. To pay 100k for a claimed new 2024 from the Mfger is highway robbery. Just saying

 

[montypower]

That's a super nice trailer. 100k, that's what any decent trailer is going to cost.

Well it's crazy expensive to us! I've bought houses for less money.

 

[Ninelitetrip]

Interesting choice Peter. Watched the Vid. Glad Faith finally got her mirror.

See where this goes, especially the mods.

 

[montypower]

Interesting choice Peter. Watched the Vid. Glad Faith finally got her mirror.

See where this goes, especially the mods.

It will be an adventure whatever happens!

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

GVWR is the max the trailer can support not what the trailer weighs. We have corner weight scales. Tongue weight and side to side balance is easy to obtain. It works great.

Yes sir I know GVWR is 6,172. Dry weight is 4,400 pounds (450 tounge weight rating). So ever pound of water, propane, gear etc you add will be how far you are over your tow capacity let alone tounge capacity. This will go from 500 to 1,000 pounds over legal towing capacity. Throw the 85% rule out the window. If you try and counter balance the tounge weight it will be sway city. You can't really use a wdh with you cruismaster articulating hitch. Then add any high altitude off road camping to the mix in will get worse. You seem very knowledgeable about off road trucks but a bit over loading an off road trailer is not wise. I wish you luck and have some advice if you going to keep this trailer. Trade your Bronco in for a 2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail. I wish you luck montypower!

 

[montypower]

Yes sir I know GVWR is 6,172. Dry weight is 4,400 pounds (450 tounge weight rating). So ever pound of water, propane, gear etc you add will be how far you are over your tow capacity let alone tounge capacity. This will go from 500 to 1,000 pounds over legal towing capacity. Throw the 85% rule out the window. If you try and counter balance the tounge weight it will be sway city. You can't really use a wdh with you cruismaster articulating hitch. Then add any high altitude off road camping to the mix in will get worse. You seem very knowledgeable about off road trucks but a bit over loading an off road trailer is not wise. I wish you luck and have some advice if you going to keep this trailer. Trade your Bronco in for a 2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail. I wish you luck montypower!

Lots of free advice! However, this thread isn't about tow vehicles. It is about the trailer. Also, I'm a bit more precise on weights than the "generic" numbers you obtained online. We own corner weight scales and know exactly the weights side/side and tongue. We also know how weight added to the trailer affects the tongue weight by the gallon in the tanks and as gear is loaded.

This trailer has a 73% / 27% axle placement ratio. Meaning it is way way long for stability. Most trailers shoot for 60% / 40%. Tongue is much too heavy from factory as well. Will be discussing this later.

Our setup is more than capable and has proper modifications. It tows great. Handles great. We picked up the X145 in Wisconsin and drove it to Arizona.

I may not an "expert" but I'd guess I'm more knowledgeable than most.

 

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Lots of free advice! However, this thread isn't about tow vehicles. It is about the trailer. Also, I'm a bit more precise on weights than the "generic" numbers you obtained online. We own corner weight scales and know exactly the weights side/side and tongue. We also know how weight added to the trailer affects the tongue weight by the gallon in the tanks and as gear is loaded.

This trailer has a 73% / 27% axle placement ratio. Meaning it is way way long for stability. Most trailers shoot for 60% / 40%. Tongue is much too heavy from factory as well. Will be discussing this later.

Our setup is more than capable and has proper modifications. It tows great. Handles great. It would outperform a Lexus in every regard (maneuvering, braking, accelerating, cornering). We picked up the X145 in Wisconsin and drove it to Arizona.

I may not an "expert" but I'd guess I'm more knowledgeable than most.

Man you are stubborn. Can't you just admit you are illegal and over tow capacity but are going to go for it anyway. The only reason I am being such a pest is so other people don't think they can tow a xplore 145 with a Bronco

 

[Ninelitetrip]

Upgrades:
Induction 2 Burner Cooktop
Elkay Sink
Cruise 195 Fridge/Freezer 12V
Airhead Composting Toilet

Nice how you were able to fit that larger fridge in. Now you don't need to take up valuable room elsewhere with a second fridge / freezer in the vehicle. I would like just a little more freezer storage, but don't want to give up cab space for a secondary unit.

 

[montypower]

Nice how you were able to fit that larger fridge in. Now you don't need to take up valuable room elsewhere with a second fridge / freezer in the vehicle. I would like just a little more freezer storage, but don't want to give up cab space for a secondary unit.

It is nice having additional freezer space. We do have a small fridge/freezer in the Raptor as well... but that is more for overland camping without a trailer.

 

[Ninelitetrip]

I'm guessing rather than dragging one of the transformer type trailers up trails you will use this more like a base camp? Set up at an accessible site then do trails without the trailer?