Only Off-Road Trailer Worth Buying

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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[theflyfishingnomad]

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.

[sdericmonty]

The best trailers are the friends we make along the way!

[markwolf]

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.

[brianwilliams]

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.

[milohall]

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.

[shawnthomas]

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.

[FiatLuxWithin]

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. 😅

[roycohuttabrown]

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.

[OverlandPioneers]

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.

[StevenZagaris]

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.

[timcauthen]

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.

[WoodcockFamilyOverland]

This is how we are set up and it’s great for us!

[chucklesthefireguy]

$30K!! wow, there's a lot you can buy for that money. Cool trailer, but they are used to Gov't PO's!

[ruxtonnoble]

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.

[gpwjeep]

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!

[michaelhallinan]

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.

[vdub]

We scored a Schutt M1102 military trailer for this purpose. Absolute beast of a trailer.

[cwillis]

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.

[LoneStarSwirl]

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.

[christianlemont]

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.