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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
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Today we take a look at the why XVENTURE has made a name for itself in the off-road and overlanding trailer market. With them being only an hour away from our office, we decided to take a trip to see how these things are built and give you guys some insider information about the crazy trailers. Let us know if you would even consider picking something like this up, or if you rather have a roof top tent or ground tent.
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I drive a beefed up 89 Suburban with the cargo area set up for me and two big dogs to sleep. There’s no way I’m dragging my 60 y/o ass, or my two big dogs, up and down a ladder for a RTT. I’m towing Schutt’s XV-3 and love it. I increased the 100amp hour battery storage to 300 and added 400 watts of solar. I stay in the backcountry fly fishing up to 14-21 days. The trailer lets me carry the gear I need, including two Dometic electric coolers, one as a fridge and the other as a freezer. The Dometics are the reason for the extra batteries. The trailer has been a great addition to my setup.
I always love it when people say “Military Grade”. As someone with 24 years in the military. Just because it says that does not mean it’s good. Some military equipment is good, but most require copious amounts of maintenance or it will break quite easily.
The best trailers are the friends we make along the way!
As someone who had mastered parallel parking in the streets of NYC, backing up with a trailer is quantum physics for me.
I just need 2-3" total space between my bumper and the other and I'll get in without touching bumpers. I'll keep my rooftop tent despite being top heavy for now. 😅
We currently pull the same trailer that XO pulled for years. It’s been all over North America - Alaska - South America - Nova Scotia - Alpine Loop - Half the Trans America Trail so far. Countless weekend warrior trips with NO failures. It’s built to hand down. Engendered and tested at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. There are a few hundred thousand in R&D in this trailer because it shares the same frame as the Light Tactical Trailer they produce for the military. You get what you pay for.
Say it louder for those in the back!
use to do ground camping with truck, now it is just me and the wife. Will be using the truck bed to sleep in and will most likely build my own camping trailer. While I will add most of the things you talked about, just make sense to build it myself, save a ton of money, and build it exactly the way we want it. or if I get really lazy/find one for a good price will buy and modify a military trailer.
I recently bought a 1948 David Bradley trailer. It has a 4x6 storage area and 15 in wheels. I think this small trailer will work perfectly with my Gazelle ground tent and other gear.
It will. We have a 1945 Bantam T3 military trailer. Holds our gazelle T8, our gazelle G5, 2 totes, an ice chest, 20lb propane tank, and other random small things. Ours has a spring over axle conversion, is on BFG K02 tires, and a lock n roll hitch so we can still articulate off road.
We scored a Schutt M1102 military trailer for this purpose. Absolute beast of a trailer.
How does one score those used military trailers made by Schutte?
I pull a 5'x8' tall side utility that I fabbed some jeep style trailer fenders into , to match wheels and tracking of my lifted TJ ,,, yes , it started as typical hackery,,, but after two years of abuse and dialing it in, I went back into it and re-did it right. I don't mind wheel wells in the trailer at all. I cut down a 3000 drop axle to narrow it up with 5 on 5 hubs to match my TJ curry axle tracking and wheels, and kept the deck low inside and still have 20 gal water tank ahead of axle and side to side shovel/weed eater/ladder bin ahead of that. I built 3 low , quick detach over head load hoops that allow my 10' johnboat to ride at same height as my TJ roof rack and with my crf 450 and her crf 230 under the boat,,, with all the tent amenities in the trailer too,,, even a Camp chef wood stove and a small pile of split wood.
Oh yea, I built a fold up table and back splash the full length of curb side and I stake a roll out RV awning over it. I don't sleep on the ground any more and I get way too sore to climb into a roof topper. I wish I had this set up when my kids were small. You really don't know just what you need, until you painfully realize that you don't have it.
This is how we are set up and it’s great for us!
I’ve got a 1941 M-101 with my Tuff Stuff tent mounted on a mechanism out of an old La-Z-Boy chair it will tilt up and provide space under the tent!
My wife and I started overlanding in 2017 with the roof top tent on the top of our jeep. I couldn't agree more with whole setup and tear down aspect of having all your gear in the jeep. We went to a 4.5 x 6 foot trailer and built it our selves. Just found a utility trailer that had the bones we needed. I can appreciate the quality and construction of the unit however that construction it is very labour intensive and that is why the cost is so great. This trailer is an expedition style and not a weekend warrior. Now if you sell it as a kit that you assemble you might have something. Also the torsion axle is a hard no for me. Too many bad experiences with bushing and alignment failures. The hipe about axle clearance isn't needed. Solid leaf spring axles are the only way to go in my opinion. Part are easy to come by and field repairs are easy. That being said if one fell in my lap I wouldn't hesitate to own one.
The X trailer costs more than my truck did when I bought it 14 yrs ago. I have a first gen Tacoma, 6' bed with a shell. All gear is in boxes that can be taken out quickly to clear sleeping area. I tow my dirt bike on a 3 rail trailer that I paid $400 for over 20 years ago. It has a few mods: bigger tires, little lift, armor on the LED taillights. My Dometic fridge is in the backseat within reach to grab a drink or sandwich while driving. It is possible to see a lot of country without spending a fortune and still be quite comfortable.
When you bring your wife and 2+ kids with you and/or friends, the vehicle gets overloaded/unsafe quick.
Josh: In reference to your question about what each of us uses for camping, I have not gone exploring due to the lack of some method for a sleeping arrangement. I am 68 and cannot sleep on the ground any longer. A roof top tent will absolutely NOT work for me as I take medicine at night that forces me to go to the bathroom 2-4 times a night and I absolutely WILL NOT crawl out of a roof top tent in the middle of the night, especially when the weather is nasty. I have a 98 Grand Cherokee that MAY be able to accommodate sleeping, but I would be a victim of the "move all the stuff" every time I was ready for sleeping. That doesn't sound any where near fun. I am not sure which way to go, but the trailer idea has advantages for me and the right one may work. Thanks for this segment.
$30K!! wow, there's a lot you can buy for that money. Cool trailer, but they are used to Gov't PO's!
Geez $30k F that. For that much money I could build my own that would be far superior and exactly what I wanted. Sure it’s built tough but not worth that much. I wish someone build base style trailers for like $5k that you could add to or be modular.
@@Lukaslevanen1435 Too many people trying to get rich on the "overloading" fad.
@@chucklesthefireguy5356 ain’t that the truth. All the outdoors stuff have more than tripled with the pandemic coming around.
Where my dogs and I sleep when camping: I completely removed the back seat from my Toyota 4Runner. I built a low shelf to level out the back area. Works great for sleeping, but considering getting a trailer for the camping gear.
After using everything else, I have a 4x4 Sprinter van and flat tow my Jeep TJ behind it. I'm embarrassed to drive it but its pretty luxurious.
Awesome trailer! Would be awesome if they would simply build and sell a base model that has nothing on iy. That way, us who love to add mods and build our own, could enjoy creating at a very affordable lower , price point.
They have a base model, if it’s still more then you want they might work to provide what you need. Tim at Schutt is worth talking to.
You can order just about anyway you want. I ordered a pretty stripped down model a few years ago (still going strong) and it cost me about 12k.
I like these videos. Do more of them please👍
We plan on it!!! Thanks Andrew!!!
Nice trailers and I wish I could afford one. I will be building a trailer myself because all of these "overlanding trailer" companies have their products priced out of my range. I do not need or want all of the additional features, just something off-road capable simply to haul gear.
I just bought a 2022 XVenture XV-2 2 days ago. This thing will last until my grandkids pass it down to theirs. No regrets.
No roof top tent for me. I'm going to put a cab on my truck and start with sleeping in the back. Possibly graduate to the trailer over time
Yeah this is one I looked at but went with a Turtleback.
Why
I have a 1999 Ford ranger that I made into a trailer. I installed a bicycle rack on it to haul 2 mountain bikes. I pull it with my gladiator Which I have a rooftop tent on.
Send us some photos! I wanna see that!
these trailers sound AMAZING, but then i looked at the price on their website. damn...... lol
Wow! Great review. I have a XVenture XV3. We tow it with our Wrangler Diesel. There are a lot of good trailers, I chose the XVenture. We went across the Mohave over some very rough tracks and it did great. I picked mine up in Clintonville and was amazed at their facility and expertise of the folks working there. I have a Autohome Maggiolina Extreme RTT mounted on it. I actually have a video showing pics from the Mohave on UA-cam.
Thanks for sharing!
Thats the trailer the expedition overland used on their pan america trip.
Nice. How high does the roof rack raise from bottom of trailer floor and to bottom of rack and how low does it lower?
i am in the process of modifying a smitty built scout trailer now, solar, water, etc
Dinoot trailers are a much more cost effective alternative !
Own a WeeRoll Wrangler off-road trailer to me the only draw back for my lifestyle is having to I guess pull the trailer and give up maneuverability. However climbing up on a roof and packing tons of shit in my car does not sound appealing. Even with a tent you still have to pack a bunch of stuff. That could be easily stored in a trailer.
I built my own for just under $2500
Pics?
$21,650 you've got to be kidding me
Right, just a bit wild! 😂
Over 20k is crazy
Crazy to most, but if you're going to spend the time camping it truly isn't that unreasonable.
Clintonville!? Lol Oshkosh builds allot of DOD vehicles too.
$20,000 what are they signed by micky mantle ?The price of some of this stuff is unreal !!for that price it should have a damm hot tub!
One year later , did you buy one ?
How do you find this company?!
I have a tent that goes over the bed of my truck and I keep all my gear in totes. It takes 5 min to unload, 10 to setup including a cot and then the kitchen. I'd love to get a trailer like this but it's hard to justify the price point even if it's going to last 10 years...
Our Jeep went over GVWR bringing enough gear to make my wife comfortable. I added a axle with the Xventure. You don’t even know it’s back there.
WHAT your price?
Great trailer but entry level cost at 30k is ridiculous. The overland industry is just a joke with these prices. for 30 to 40 k you can buy a a small r.v. or tiny house.
Fair enough! Those tiny houses are actually pretty sick haha.
Was right into your video and then all of a sudden you don’t even know how many branches in the military there are there actually six since you decided to leave out the Coast Guard in the Space Force so kudos
Isn't Space Force organized under the Department of the Air Force?
It's a nice trailer but strength wise, I dont see it lasting. Now a Bruder EXP6 camper trailer is the best. Price it pretty expensive but you get so much extras and can actually go camping with a comfortable bed!!
Most people do not need anywhere close to this heavy duty of a trailer. It’s purpose built for the 5% of people that would fall into the category of an off road trailer. It’s priced this way because they can’t sell many, so they price it to make money because they can’t sell quantity. In a nutshell, buy a RV/toy hauler trailer. More value for the money and you are aren’t spending $30k on 1 purpose only.
There is a waiting list for trailers. And you get what you pay for. I’ve hauled ours everywhere. So it serves all our purposes. And with all of the engineering behind it. The tools it takes to build it. The materials. The warranty behind the parts and the trailer. The accessories. Plus companies have to make a profit. I’d say it’s a great value. But I also understand arguing on the Internet is as helpful as arguing on the Internet lol opinions vary and yours is valid.
Well your not going to drag your toy hauler up a jeep trail, thats what this trailer is for. There is hundreds of thousands of dollars in the r&d for this trailer. It is bomb proof. You can get a pretty minimal unit in the 12k range and build it out the way you like. This is hands down the best built trailer of its type in the world, you have to pay for quality.
No thanks. $20+k for dead weight. When done it’ll probably cost close to $30k, which is close to a wrangler.
Just buy a second wrangler to store your gear and sleep in and then flat tow it with your first wrangler 😂
As soon as you said they do military contracts I knew the price would reflect it… for those out there, I’ve made Baja 1000 race cars from the ground up. I know the labor and parts/material costs; there isn’t $21k worth of parts and labor in that trailer… even with the huck bolts.
the prices are ridiculous.......done
who is the donut that put that link that goes NOWHERE to ANY trailer info? I searched all the lame drop downs and NOTHING!
Them trailers start at $21k? Y’all people made of money?
thats what i noticed
I got a pretty minimalist version (low optioned) for around 12k. Still worth every penny. They will pretty much custom build it the way you want it.
All you need is a BUILT 4x4 Suburban.
Lots of ways to skin a cat!
Muddy Ruttzz ua-cam.com/video/mfYNdDCDSKg/v-deo.html
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Almost 12 minutes of advertisement for a ridiculously overpriced trailer that you were in No Way Shape or Form compensated for. Sure. What a joke.
30.000 dollars. Ehhhh NO.
Is it really 30Gs!?! you can by a full RV with a Queen bed in it.