Overland Trailers VS Roof Top Tents

Today we are making some comparisons between overland trailers and roof top tents! Both accomplish a similar goal but are very different experiences.
Camping comfortably is the key to a good overlanding experience in my opinion. 7? 10? 20 Days?! The longer your trip the more valuable a good night's sleep becomes and as you will see in the video, having an extra place to store gear is super valuable. So what is your choice? Roof top tent or overlanding trailer?
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[henrikm]

I have the best of both worlds - home made off road capable trailer with a roof top tent on top of it 🤪

[nothingtoseaheardammit]

I've got an M1102 trailer that I was about to start converting to a offroad camping trailer. To me it seems like the perfect base upon which to start a project like this. To me the best aspect of the trailer is the ability to disconnect it from your trail rig and leave it at a "basecamp" - whereas with the RTT setup, if you go mobile, you have to take down and setup again. Also, if you want to "daily" your rig - a trailer makes that proposition a lot more practical.

[jeepindave]

I think being able to drop the trailer and setup camp and have the vehicle to run around in is a lot easier.

[markharro]

Thanks for the video! A few thoughts: I have run both trailers and RTT’s off road. One of the best aspects of the trailer is the ability to leave it at camp and have a lighter rig for a day trip use. However it’s totally a pain in the butt to drag trailers through technical terrain. It also takes up a lot more ground space to find for camping. Also pretty challenging to turn around if you encounter a fallen tree that is too big to deal with. Solution: for me I use a trailer on known locations and for exploration I choose to use a rooftop tent rig.

[mynameismontymontana]

Personally, I’d LOVE to see you build your own trailer.

[tymbom]

I built a cargo conversion out of a 6x8 cargo trailer. 3500 bux to buy in. Most important factor is my wife loves it! We actually use it alot as a bedroom when we go on trips and visit family. It's nice to have your own space for a week at the in-laws house...

[PaintGuy]

Thanks for being honest about the biggest con. $20k is a lot of money. That money could buy a TON of amazing camping gear with enough money left over a nice lift and winch for your rig. Oh, and a 500 mag if you’re that concerned about bears lol.

[Scoobienorth]

Good timing on this video. I’m exactly in this spot as I’m buying a new rig and trying to balance weight, capability and comfort for longer trips.

[JustinKingOffroad]

i bought a 1967 m416 trailer and had a lid made for it, put a roof top tent on it... it's awesome! just a empty trailer for my gear so no cool stuff like kitchen or running water, but getting all that "crap" out of my jeep was a game changer.

[woodcrafter]

There is a lot of room between a $30 tent and a $22k trailer.

[gregleblond]

Don't forget bed tents..good affordable option

[Fiscally_Responsible_DMH]

My 2018 Jeep JLU Rubicon manual has been a 4-year build, which is pretty simple. I don't use an RTT or a trailer. I just throw my 6-inch foldable mattress, on top of my Goose Gear platform in the back, and pull the front passenger seat up.

Now, I did install a Frontrunner rack and have 2 Roam Adventures cases for my gear.

[MichaelGalletly]

The weight is the main reason I'm looking at the trailer. My 2019 Ranger is my daily driver. I just need to find a trailer that I can make into what I want. Batteries, water, cooking, and all the needs and wants, and then disconnect it when I'm not using it. And I don't want something that will come to equal the cost of my truck. Hmmm.

[rhyswilliams]

There’s a time in everyone’s life for sleeping outdoors under the stars. For all other times, there are rooftop tents, camper trailers and hotels :)

[johnnyverano]

You have answered so many questions. Thank you.👍

[mikepierson]

I love an RTT on my jeep so I can have full freedom to get to those awesome but difficult to access camp spots. However, it’s not as nimble as it is without it and the gear. Two things I’ve done is buy back-packing type gear to keep the weight down and I also removed the massively heavy mattress in favor of top quality ThermaRest mattresses. I added a full sheet of BedRug foam padding for the base. I saved 20lbs of top heavy weight in doing so.

[littlebull]

Good video bud, also the awnings normally have the option of adding walls for that earth level sleeping in a couple of cots.

[the_bencredible]

As a TJ owner with a wife and kids I was basically forced in to buying a trailer. We pull a 1945 Batam T3 behind our Jeep and I couldn’t be happier. Allows us to bring the stuff we need and keeps the weight off the Jeep itself.

[alsmith]

I've been camping most of my life. With a TJ, I use just a ground tent. I can't see spending $2k on a tent plus another $1.5k for a strong enough roof rack to support it.

[brianmuckey]

I have a gladiator with a rooftop tent and a decked system in the box. Then I bought a 99 Ranger pickup that I converted to a trailer . I put a bicycle rack on top. Hauls the generator, cooking gear, cooking table and other stuff to keep weight off my gladiator. I also put 35 inch tires to match the Gladiator. I don't regret making the trailer and it looks nice with the gladiator.