MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

[DudeLePowSki]

Twas a long day today. Got snowed on twice, but got it all done:





200w Renogy Eclipse panels
Renogy Rover 30w controller
200ah Renogy lithium Smart Battery

 

[Golf286]

Hi everyone,
We picked up our Mission Overland Summit in October and absolutely love it, we’re still working out a few kinks (which tow vehicle we use) but happy so far. Hope to see you on the trails and if your ever on the western slope of Colorado let me know.
Thanks
Bill

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[mep1811]

Hi everyone,
We picked up our Mission Overland Summit in October and absolutely love it, we’re still working out a few kinks (which tow vehicle we use) but happy so far. Hope to see you on the trails and if your ever on the western slope of Colorado let me know.
Thanks
Bill

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Great . Enjoy. Looks like you will need airbags or overload springs to avoid any issues of trailer sway.

 

[mep1811]

Another Pro Tip if you are new to the group.

When picking up your trailer, be sure the dealer goes over and shows you how to operate all the systems. That means demonstrating how the hot water works , shower and heater.
That includes how the electrical system works.

Many dealers operate on a sell and forget philosophy which benefits them especially when most buyers are from out of state and a long distance away

 

[mep1811]

Another pro tip.

Always lock the deadbolts when traveling. The latches will not keep the door closed as the trailer flexes.

 

[mep1811]

Another Pro Tip
Remove the decorative hub cover on the spare tire. It has to be removed to fit the spare when needed.

 

[Golf286]

Great . Enjoy. Looks like you will need airbags or overload springs to avoid any issues of trailer sway.

Yeah, I’m changing the setup on the Jeep in a few weeks (waiting for parts)

 

[Golf286]

Another Pro Tip
Remove the decorative hub cover on the spare tire. It has to be removed to fit the spare when needed.

All great points, the dealer went through that with us when we picked it up and thank god they did (still forgot some of the stuff).

Great info on the rear door.

Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate it
Bill

 

[Art Vandalay]

Question for the owners on this thread who seem to be in semi-regular contact with Mission:

Does anyone have intel on when the new Approach model will be launching and/or when price and specs will become known? See: The Approach – Mission Overland

From the little bit of information on the website and a facebook post showing prototype, it looks pretty interesting. Having a full bathroom and inside seating that doesn't require tearing down the bed would be pretty nice - depending on price and weight.

Yes, I could contact Mission, but don't really want to bother a small company with questions like this . . . so will wait patiently.

 

[stevo_pct]

Sorry if this is already covered in this thread. What do you guys do for freezing temperatures when camping in the mountains - especially in the shoulder seasons?

I know you could always winterize, but that's not really practical when you're camping in late summer early fall and the daytime temps are 60 degrees and the it's only nighttime temps that dip below freezing.

I don't have a MO trailer, but I'm in the market for something like a MO, a Boreas XT, or an Off grid trailer. It seems like all three of these trailers are very similar and the water system is probably very similar (i.e. the water lines are not in an area of the trailer that is heated).

I know that the shower and hot water heater are the weak points, and those can be easily drained, but what about the water lines to the sink? I'm thinking of situations where the nighttime temps might go below freezing for a few hours. Not enough to freeze the water tank solid, but enough that it could cause a problem with the water line fittings. Is there a way to drain everything but the main water tank?

 

[colb45]

Sorry if this is already covered in this thread. What do you guys do for freezing temperatures when camping in the mountains - especially in the shoulder seasons?

I know you could always winterize, but that's not really practical when you're camping in late summer early fall and the daytime temps are 60 degrees and the it's only nighttime temps that dip below freezing.

I don't have a MO trailer, but I'm in the market for something like a MO, a Boreas XT, or an Off grid trailer. It seems like all three of these trailers are very similar and the water system is probably very similar (i.e. the water lines are not in an area of the trailer that is heated).

I know that the shower and hot water heater are the weak points, and those can be easily drained, but what about the water lines to the sink? I'm thinking of situations where the nighttime temps might go below freezing for a few hours. Not enough to freeze the water tank solid, but enough that it could cause a problem with the water line fittings. Is there a way to drain everything but the main water tank?

We didn't fill the tank till it was consistently over freezing, just blow the system out and your golden for sub zero camping. Have to test a new anti moisture set up in our trailer. Being on the West coast thats the only draw back in the colder winter camping is the condensation build up.

 

[DudeLePowSki]

Sorry if this is already covered in this thread. What do you guys do for freezing temperatures when camping in the mountains - especially in the shoulder seasons?

I know you could always winterize, but that's not really practical when you're camping in late summer early fall and the daytime temps are 60 degrees and the it's only nighttime temps that dip below freezing.

I don't have a MO trailer, but I'm in the market for something like a MO, a Boreas XT, or an Off grid trailer. It seems like all three of these trailers are very similar and the water system is probably very similar (i.e. the water lines are not in an area of the trailer that is heated).

I know that the shower and hot water heater are the weak points, and those can be easily drained, but what about the water lines to the sink? I'm thinking of situations where the nighttime temps might go below freezing for a few hours. Not enough to freeze the water tank solid, but enough that it could cause a problem with the water line fittings. Is there a way to drain everything but the main water tank?

I wouldn't worry too much if the temp is only dropping below freezing for a few hours. The Truma Combi furnace is in the same compartment as all water lines. Even being on a low setting should be enough to keep the water lines from freezing.

 

[mep1811]

Pro Tip:
For showering, I use the floor mat from my truck. No need to buy an expensive bamboo shower mat and have another thing to store.

 

[DudeLePowSki]

^ Good idea, but my truck mats are always dirtier than the bare ground.

 

[Meat Patty]

New owner here, love the thread and the information! I’m out on the Western slope of CO and the temps are starting to warm up. Dumb question, but how do you guys go about operating your water systems? I get how to fill and drain the main tank, but what other steps do I need to take to “de-winterize” the unit and get hot showers pumping?

cheers!