Smaller “pod style” trailer suggestions?

[MadeInMaine]

Hey everyone,

I was hoping to hear some advice from you all about camping trailers. I am in the military and we are heading to Alaska, it’s time for a trailer.

We are looking a pod style, with features like:
- Larger tires/shocks to handle some rougher terrain (like the OffTheGrid or Turtleback trailers)
- fridge is not necessary
- stove top / cook area
- potential for rooftop tent eventually
- some water storage for sink / clean up
- shower is not necessary because I could make one on roof rack of 4runner

We do not need a bed inside, or bathroom, but if th trailer is a perfect fit, we can deal.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance

Owen

 

[SSDuck8]

I love my little guy. It has an area in the rear that I can cook but also there is a queen size bed in it. It has been many places and has performed well. I lifted it using the Timbren system and then changed the hubs so I could use Toyota Wheels.

Good Luck

 

[SSDuck8]

this was when I had the original torsion axel under it

 

[Travelin]

Subscribed. Interested in this topic too.

 

[MadeInMaine]

Thanks guys.

Little Guy, I will do some research.

 

[chcg12]

I love my little guy. It has an area in the rear that I can cook but also there is a queen size bed in it. It has been many places and has performed well. I lifted it using the Timbren system and then changed the hubs so I could use Toyota Wheels.

Good Luck

Did you install the Timbren system yourself? Did you need to reinforce the frame at all ? How much for the new Timbren set up? thanks for any details

 

[sn_85]

I guess it depends on your budget but there seems to be a plethora of choices when it comes to tear drop style trailers. A few names that come to mind - Northwest teardrops, Escapod, So-Cal teardrops, Bear Teardrops, Hiker Trailer, Moby1, TetonX etc etc. I'd say a decently loaded out trailer starts out at $15k although you could go a little cheaper but it would be more barebones.

Since you live in Mesa, AZ you should hit up Overland Expo West from May 18-20. I'm pretty sure there are going to be TONS of trailer companies and dealers there. That way you can get a look at some and maybe even get a special show price.

 

[SSDuck8]

Did you install the Timbren system yourself? Did you need to reinforce the frame at all ? How much for the new Timbren set up? thanks for any details

Yes, I installed the system myself. The instructions for the system suggest using either a square piece of tubing for rigidity, or welding the system up. I chose the tubing method. The price varies by application, however, if I remember correctly, my set up was roughly 650.00. Keep in mind I also changed the hubs so that was an additional cost.

 

[SSDuck8]

I guess it depends on your budget but there seems to be a plethora of choices when it comes to tear drop style trailers. A few names that come to mind - Northwest teardrops, Escapod, So-Cal teardrops, Bear Teardrops, Hiker Trailer, Moby1, TetonX etc etc. I'd say a decently loaded out trailer starts out at $15k although you could go a little cheaper but it would be more barebones.

Since you live in Mesa, AZ you should hit up Overland Expo West from May 18-20. I'm pretty sure there are going to be TONS of trailer companies and dealers there. That way you can get a look at some and maybe even get a special show price.

This is a really good point. There are tons out there. When I initially chose my set up, I was looking at the Aspen Xtreme (I don't know if they around any longer) and when I saw that they wanted 21,000.00 I decided to look elsewhere.

I probably jumped in too soon, however, after doing the modification with the axel and wheels and tires, I feel much better. I personally like the look of the tear drop. Some other ones out there look really cool but some also look like a malnourished cargo trailer. Either way, my suggestion is to do a google image search and go from there.

Don't be afraid to look at a bare bones model either and then add your own things. Many of these companies offer an "off road" version, however, you can purchase many of these "off road" items later for much cheaper than you could if you were to buy it from the company. Figure out what matters to you and build an idea from there. Figure out what you have to have and what you can do without. Then start looking. I opted not to get the stove built in because I didn't want to have the bottle hanging off of my trailer but there are some that couldn't fathom that idea.

 

[2flyfishin]

I would really like to get an Oregon trailers terradrop nicely equipped but the price! Wow