Arkto G12 Review and Discussion

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Figured it was time to bring this to the top! Lots of awesome stuff going on at Arkto as the C10 development is chugging along. Really stoked to see that evolution! I also feel like it'll be a far more 4Runner-friendly set-up. Tons of folks are towing their G12 with a 4R and...I mean...I wouldn't do it for our use case (one huge reason I, instantly, dismissed the LC250 or new 4R was their towing capacities). But to each their own!

Wanted to share our 1-year review that just posted. Hopefully it can give folks a bit more insight into them that haven't/aren't able to see one in person. If you're interested, it's worth noting that Aaron has put together a willing group of people to show their trailers. Go to the website and one of the links up top will take you to a location-based list of owners.

I'm sure there are things I missed (like the propane quick release in the kitchen for a Blackstone or something), but hope this helps some folks out!

K9 great review. Really impressed how clean and high the under carriage and departure angle is on the G12. Much better then my Trail Marker. I have 19" gc but my gray tank is 14". I think i have under estimated the off road capability of the Arkto. Especially if you go slow on rough terrain. Agree on the max coupler as all i ever read about those hitches is not positive. FYI- I really like my Ark articulating ball hitch. It looks like one would slide right into that receiver tube on you G12. They are rated at 5k pounds but that should be okay on you g12. Save travels sir. Your dog is beautiful!

 

[Subnormal]

Thanks to all contributors here! I've been through some of the same Q&A with the internets to narrow down to the G12. The information here and on YT (by K9 et al) made it easy to place out order last week. It'll be coming home right around Christmas for family gift timing and a chance to get out and camp in it before kids head back to school.

Aaron has been just as helpful as every describes here, and his sub Matt was equally as responsive. We'll be using the Alto Superior 45 rack with adapter that was mentioned to fit 4 bikes on there. That option (hack) was one of the must-haves for us that sealed the deal for Arkto v. Boreas. But I also prefer the side entry and interior set up of the Arkto. And now that we can get the 900+Ah batteries, and 1kW panel set up, the decision just got easier.

There's also a new folding bunk bed available to enable 4 to sleep without having to convert the passenger side bench, or to actually have room for 5, if 2 or 3 of them are kids. There is option for 3kW inverter that comes with the AC unit option and includes 30A shore power plug.

For the price, even with the USD in the **************, it's the best deal on the best trailer for us, hands down. Second, but not close bc of price, was the TetonX but some of the added complexities in suspension and on-board air were not for us. And Atlas never did answer our online quote request, so they were already on thin ice. Aaron and Matt for the win.

We are in New Orleans area if anyone wants a closer look next year.