RTT or Offroad Trailer w/RTT?

[Mr. Leary]

OP, have you bought the RTT yet?

What equipment are you currently using and what are the specific needs that you are trying to address through equipment change?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Here you go MPH a proven RTT with mounts for a 100 series ready to go for $678.90
PM if interested my offer may be short lived

 

[theicecreampeople]

i was at the same cross roads ,i ended up with a trailer and rtt ,wife loves the rtt no worries for snakes, crawling bugs ,beach fleas ,we got alot of ventilation on the beach ,and having a trailer we were able to bring everything ..lol..have a fj gets hard to pack ..if its going to be a wheelin harder trails i have a bed for two in the back and let our boy have the tent ,and always have the option of putting the tent on the roof if needed or wanted ....the dog thing hit me off guard but my old dog 14 yrs ,only will go on super mild trips and he is way to heavy to get up the ladder ...been looking at smaller breeds as ive always had a dog .. phil has a pretty good deal for ya and can always get a trailer later ...j oz people love there tents also but for the price id rather be off the ground

 

[Hill Bill E.]

It's going to depend a lot on your use.

I usually set up a base camp for anywhere from 4-7 days, and having the RTT on the trailer works out great for that.

If you tend to move around, and not spend more than 1-2 nights in the same spot, then an RTT on the rig may work better.

I've only found one trail where my trailer would have been a hindrance, and that was 'Black Bear Pass' in CO.

Although, in places like Moab, I set up my trailer as basecamp, and take the tow vehicle out to explore/trail ride.

I also need the extra room of the trailer, as my TV's are a Jeep TJ or my CJ, where space is at a premium, especially if my son/dog/wife/all 3 come with.

 

[BlackX]

I have mine on my truck and am thinking about putting it on a trailer. Once at camp I usually am not just parked for an extended time. If I want to go explore I have to pack everything up. It's kind of annoying.

 

[Hilldweller]

Most of my camping is basecamping with the wife and dog; it's a no-brainer trailer answer for my lifestyle. When we are on the move, it's often long drives and a rapid set-up is appreciated --- so we evolved to a teardrop over the fold-out routine.

Now

Then

BTW, you can have a changing/shower room with a trailer too...

 

[Warn Industries]

At the moment, I have neither. Being that our off-road toy is as Suzuki Sidekick soft top, a RTT is essentially out of the question. I have been looking at trailers that you can put a RTT onto, but it has to be small. Compact Camping Concepts, out of Salem, OR offers stuff that I could tow with my 95 horsepower beast. One of these days I'll get one!

I also LOVE teardrop trailers. There are a few manufacturers that offer very light weight trailers, such as Little Guy Teardrops, but they're too pricey for me right now.

- Andy

 

[Clutch]

When I had my Wildernest, it drove me nuts being attached to the truck for shelter. Seems like as soon as we set it up...had to pull it down to go do something.
Kept on thinking, "this thing is **********' stupid"...LOL

My vote is for a trailer, like a Kimberly

http://www.kimberleykampers.com/

AT had a clamshell in similar design, but I don't know what happened to it. I really like that design.

Ease of a RTT, but don't have to climb a damn ladder.

 

[mph]

A lot of good points made...I think if is was just my wife and I we would do rtt. However since we have a lovely daughter...leaning towards trailer...

 

[mph]

[Q

Sweet setup!!!!! And thanks for the offer...small trailer will probably happen....

UOTE=LandCruiserPhil;1140415]Here you go MPH a proven RTT with mounts for a 100 series ready to go for $678.90
PM if interested my offer may be short lived[/QUOTE]

 

[gaap master]

We're looking at these:

Cabela's Deluxe Camp Bed – 30" x 68" x 3"

We'll likely use cots in conjunction with the bed. More setup time, but in general, its more flexible.

We have both sizes of those camp beds (30" and 48"). The 30" on a Cabela's Outfitter XL cot is very comfortable. I've used the wider one directly on the ground in our tent, and it's also comfortable. The downside with both beds is that they take up a LOT of space when rolled up. The 48" one is like transporting a small water heater. I couldn't take both pads on the same trip because they eat up so much space.

The Cabela's cot is huge too. I've switched over to using the Camp Time Roll-a-Cots and Thermarest pads. Less space and weight overall, and still keeps us up off the ground.