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Hey guys, just thought i would share with you my build as it progresses over the next couple of weeks as i start to get ready for a 6 week 15,000mi ish road trip from south florida to Alaska and back.
I decided on buying a trailer after doing a 17,000mi trip thought the US last year in my 2008 FJ cruiser with a Ironman RTT. With all the gear loaded there wasnt much room in the truck even with the rear seats removed. I'm hoping that now with the trailer it can free up most of the truck and i might even be able to put the seats back in. After looking at Many Trailers new and used i decided on a used AT Horizon as they have a great track record for reliability and toughness. I trolled the expedition trailers for sale section on here for a wile passing on a few that were posed until a 2005 horizon with a globetrotter tent installed came up in Kansas city. The trailer had light usage and the exact tent i wanted. After a few conversations with the owner the deal was done. The next thing was working out how to get it from KC to South Florida.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/98757-**Sold**2005-Adventure-Trailer-Horizon-w-Eezi-Awn-Globetrotter-Rooftop-Tent?highlight=2005+horizon+adventure+trailer
The old owner was super cool and was willing to hold onto the trailer for a few weeks while i worked out shipping. I spoke with many many people and couldn't find anyone less than $2k to drive it the 1,500miles from KC to Ft. Lauderdale. I eventually spoke with Mario at AT and he put me in touch with their driver who delivers the new ones and he just so happened to be dropping off a new chaser near by in the coming weeks. I ended up paying a little over 90c/mile for him to tow the trailer down and he did so quickly and efficiently and the trailer arrived in great condition.
I'm a Private yacht captain so i have done all this while at anchor down in the British Virgin Islands. The trailer was delivered to my local 4x4 shop to get some modifications done. First on the list was adding a rear swing out and Led lighting from AT, Mario hooked me up with and was able to send up in there new chaser and then transfer across to my Horizon for the trip down to FLL saving me some $$ on shipping.
Also on my list of Mods to do straight away is:
-paint/ Linex the trailer Black to match the truck.
-Tires wheels to match my FJ
-Add Aux reverse lights (rigid dullys)
-Add under trailer LED Rock lights (Tantrum)
-Add 2nd AUX battery. I have optima dual battery set up in truck any suggestions on batteries for the trailer?
-Add solar regulator and 120W Power film foldable solar panel. Add clips to Globe trotter cover and fly so it can be secured by the grommets in the solar panel.
-Power inverter in the nose box
-Rotopax on top of flip up lid
-12V power in the tent to charge phones and run 2 marine fans and Led lighting
-Add a 5lb fire extinguisher inside the nose box
-Add a rechargeable 12v maglight to nose box
-Add an extra 12" to the receiver by welding.
I also want to put some draws in the side boxes i've seen a few people that have custom ones. Does AT offer a kit or should i get my carpenter to make me some?
The trailer arriving in Florida:
I'll post more pics as work progresses and would love to hear of any other mods done to these great trailers.
I decided on buying a trailer after doing a 17,000mi trip thought the US last year in my 2008 FJ cruiser with a Ironman RTT. With all the gear loaded there wasnt much room in the truck even with the rear seats removed. I'm hoping that now with the trailer it can free up most of the truck and i might even be able to put the seats back in. After looking at Many Trailers new and used i decided on a used AT Horizon as they have a great track record for reliability and toughness. I trolled the expedition trailers for sale section on here for a wile passing on a few that were posed until a 2005 horizon with a globetrotter tent installed came up in Kansas city. The trailer had light usage and the exact tent i wanted. After a few conversations with the owner the deal was done. The next thing was working out how to get it from KC to South Florida.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/98757-**Sold**2005-Adventure-Trailer-Horizon-w-Eezi-Awn-Globetrotter-Rooftop-Tent?highlight=2005+horizon+adventure+trailer
The old owner was super cool and was willing to hold onto the trailer for a few weeks while i worked out shipping. I spoke with many many people and couldn't find anyone less than $2k to drive it the 1,500miles from KC to Ft. Lauderdale. I eventually spoke with Mario at AT and he put me in touch with their driver who delivers the new ones and he just so happened to be dropping off a new chaser near by in the coming weeks. I ended up paying a little over 90c/mile for him to tow the trailer down and he did so quickly and efficiently and the trailer arrived in great condition.
I'm a Private yacht captain so i have done all this while at anchor down in the British Virgin Islands. The trailer was delivered to my local 4x4 shop to get some modifications done. First on the list was adding a rear swing out and Led lighting from AT, Mario hooked me up with and was able to send up in there new chaser and then transfer across to my Horizon for the trip down to FLL saving me some $$ on shipping.
Also on my list of Mods to do straight away is:
-paint/ Linex the trailer Black to match the truck.
-Tires wheels to match my FJ
-Add Aux reverse lights (rigid dullys)
-Add under trailer LED Rock lights (Tantrum)
-Add 2nd AUX battery. I have optima dual battery set up in truck any suggestions on batteries for the trailer?
-Add solar regulator and 120W Power film foldable solar panel. Add clips to Globe trotter cover and fly so it can be secured by the grommets in the solar panel.
-Power inverter in the nose box
-Rotopax on top of flip up lid
-12V power in the tent to charge phones and run 2 marine fans and Led lighting
-Add a 5lb fire extinguisher inside the nose box
-Add a rechargeable 12v maglight to nose box
-Add an extra 12" to the receiver by welding.
I also want to put some draws in the side boxes i've seen a few people that have custom ones. Does AT offer a kit or should i get my carpenter to make me some?
The trailer arriving in Florida:
I'll post more pics as work progresses and would love to hear of any other mods done to these great trailers.
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