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The XVenture trailer offers this capability minus being able to store the top. You can empty it out and use it as a utility trailer.
This is exactly what I'm looking for! But cheaper, and fewer bells and whistles. I don't need the rhino line, or all the overlanding stuff on it (I can add all of that later). I'm looking at maybe building my own with this design in mind.
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The present rated towing capacity of 3,500 lbs (yes, it may go higher for certain model/options) narrows the choices for a top-quality, overlanding camping trailer. There may be ideal, but not inexpensive products coming into market just in time, well suited for the BRONCO.

Have my eye on the OPUS Lite (https://www.opuscamper.us/lite/) arriving in September with a rugged chassis, independent suspension and articulated hitch.

The specs seem custom-tailored to the BRONCO:
  • Dry Weight: 2,380lbs
  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 3,527lbs
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What other solutions do you have in mind? :unsure:
Am I reading this wrong or does it have a listing price of 1,500?
 

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Not really for overlanding, but I like the R-Pod 171. Around 2500 pound and looks like under $20K new. Will have to load light, but its just for weekend trips! Plus we can bring two with us!!

I just took a look at the OPUS brand. Those are nice, I really like the "full" trailer with pop top, but that is out of range for the Bronco. The others could be an option as long as there is an option for some type of potti!
 

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I just took a look at the OPUS brand. Those are nice, I really like the "full" trailer with pop top, but that is out of range for the Bronco. The others could be an option as long as there is an option for some type of potti!
Their newest, the Opus Lite, should be just at the weight range.
 

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Not really for overlanding, but I like the R-Pod 171. Around 2500 pound and looks like under $20K new. Will have to load light, but its just for weekend trips! Plus we can bring two with us!!

I just took a look at the OPUS brand. Those are nice, I really like the "full" trailer with pop top, but that is out of range for the Bronco. The others could be an option as long as there is an option for some type of potti!
Do your research on the rpods. When I was looking, they got poor reviews from buyers. I read a lot about them breaking apart with light use.
 

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Do your research on the rpods. When I was looking, they got poor reviews from buyers. I read a lot about them breaking apart with light use.
Seems like most mass produced commercial stuff is falling apart. All you have to do is look at the price between an R-Pod and the OPUS. Sucks that Livin Lite went under, they had some nice pop ups.
 

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The hardest part about finding an actual trailer that will be able to handle trails is that they are all designed for a single person or for a couple. Their are not a whole lot of options that have the ability to sleep a small family with dogs. My kid is just now 3 so Iā€™m not comfortable putting them in a RTT by themselves, and my wife doesnā€™t really want a RTT, so the options are limited. Iā€™m almost thinking that Iā€™m going to have to custom build a trailer by starting with a 5ā€™x12ā€™ cargo trailer, cutting the roof down to get the height down, and build it out from there.

Here is what Iā€™ve found that sort of fits the bill. Iā€™m surprised the option to sleep a small family isnā€™t more popular, to be honest.

Escapade Campers: They are similar to Hiker Trailers, but they have a pretty unique option for a single bunk that keeps the rear galley. Pricing starts at $13,500 and from the options I see, you could get a nice one for under $20,000.
https://escapadecampers.com/

TetonX: They have a few options - the Hybrid and the Porter. The Porter is a prototype so Iā€™m hoping it is a little more affordable than the Hybrid, but it looks really solid and could also have the ability to haul mountain bikes/moto inside if needed.
https://tetonx.com/

inTech RV: Already mentioned here. The Explore looks like a pretty good option.
https://www.intechrv.com/models/flyer/explore/

Hiker Trailer: Looks nice, similar to the Escapade Campers
https://www.hikertrailers.com/

Overkill Trailers: Looks really unique in that they offer a slide out. Could definitely be easier to use this if I wanted to work while we were out over-landing as it has a dinette area inside as well. Price is a bit steep and if I were to be in This price range Iā€™d probably start looking at Taxa trailers.
https://overkillcampers.com/gallery/
 

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The hardest part about finding an actual trailer that will be able to handle trails is that they are all designed for a single person or for a couple. Their are not a whole lot of options that have the ability to sleep a small family with dogs. My kid is just now 3 so Iā€™m not comfortable putting them in a RTT by themselves, and my wife doesnā€™t really want a RTT, so the options are limited. Iā€™m almost thinking that Iā€™m going to have to custom build a trailer by starting with a 5ā€™x12ā€™ cargo trailer, cutting the roof down to get the height down, and build it out from there.

Here is what Iā€™ve found that sort of fits the bill. Iā€™m surprised the option to sleep a small family isnā€™t more popular, to be honest.

Escapade Campers: They are similar to Hiker Trailers, but they have a pretty unique option for a single bunk that keeps the rear galley. Pricing starts at $13,500 and from the options I see, you could get a nice one for under $20,000.
https://escapadecampers.com/

TetonX: They have a few options - the Hybrid and the Porter. The Porter is a prototype so Iā€™m hoping it is a little more affordable than the Hybrid, but it looks really solid and could also have the ability to haul mountain bikes/moto inside if needed.
https://tetonx.com/

inTech RV: Already mentioned here. The Explore looks like a pretty good option.
https://www.intechrv.com/models/flyer/explore/

Hiker Trailer: Looks nice, similar to the Escapade Campers
https://www.hikertrailers.com/

Overkill Trailers: Looks really unique in that they offer a slide out. Could definitely be easier to use this if I wanted to work while we were out over-landing as it has a dinette area inside as well. Price is a bit steep and if I were to be in This price range Iā€™d probably start looking at Taxa trailers.
https://overkillcampers.com/gallery/
There are some nice ones from Bruder and others, but very very expensive.
 

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There are some nice ones from Bruder and others, but very very expensive.
Yea thatā€™s the rub. You can find some decent options but they all end up north of $30K. Usually pretty far north.
 

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Yea thatā€™s the rub. You can find some decent options but they all end up north of $30K. Usually pretty far north.
If you haven't yet.....take a look at the OPUS line. The "4" is right at $30K, but could sleep like 6. The "15" is really cool, but way up there.

These are expensive too, Black Series, but may offer what you want.

I don't really need to overland, but sorta want to go back to a pop-up with a toilet and these are about the only two companies that do new. Most all the regular brands appear to have stopped making pop-ups.
 

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Yea thatā€™s the rub. You can find some decent options but they all end up north of $30K. Usually pretty far north.
For something that probably isn't as sturdy, you could look at Aliner.
 

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The hardest part about finding an actual trailer that will be able to handle trails is that they are all designed for a single person or for a couple. Their are not a whole lot of options that have the ability to sleep a small family with dogs. My kid is just now 3 so Iā€™m not comfortable putting them in a RTT by themselves, and my wife doesnā€™t really want a RTT, so the options are limited. Iā€™m almost thinking that Iā€™m going to have to custom build a trailer by starting with a 5ā€™x12ā€™ cargo trailer, cutting the roof down to get the height down, and build it out from there.

Here is what Iā€™ve found that sort of fits the bill. Iā€™m surprised the option to sleep a small family isnā€™t more popular, to be honest.

Escapade Campers: They are similar to Hiker Trailers, but they have a pretty unique option for a single bunk that keeps the rear galley. Pricing starts at $13,500 and from the options I see, you could get a nice one for under $20,000.
https://escapadecampers.com/

TetonX: They have a few options - the Hybrid and the Porter. The Porter is a prototype so Iā€™m hoping it is a little more affordable than the Hybrid, but it looks really solid and could also have the ability to haul mountain bikes/moto inside if needed.
https://tetonx.com/

inTech RV: Already mentioned here. The Explore looks like a pretty good option.
https://www.intechrv.com/models/flyer/explore/

Hiker Trailer: Looks nice, similar to the Escapade Campers
https://www.hikertrailers.com/

Overkill Trailers: Looks really unique in that they offer a slide out. Could definitely be easier to use this if I wanted to work while we were out over-landing as it has a dinette area inside as well. Price is a bit steep and if I were to be in This price range Iā€™d probably start looking at Taxa trailers.
https://overkillcampers.com/gallery/
Check out Patriot Campers and their X3 (latest model) or the X1. I have a '18 X1 GT and its my wife & I, 2 large (75lb) dogs and would still have room to sleep kids in the "kids tent" that gets attached to our annex. Other Patriot owners have anywhere to 2-3 kids sleeping in the annex/kids room and they even make bunkbed cots to place in the kids room.
 

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The hardest part about finding an actual trailer that will be able to handle trails is that they are all designed for a single person or for a couple. Their are not a whole lot of options that have the ability to sleep a small family with dogs. My kid is just now 3 so Iā€™m not comfortable putting them in a RTT by themselves, and my wife doesnā€™t really want a RTT, so the options are limited. Iā€™m almost thinking that Iā€™m going to have to custom build a trailer by starting with a 5ā€™x12ā€™ cargo trailer, cutting the roof down to get the height down, and build it out from there.

Here is what Iā€™ve found that sort of fits the bill. Iā€™m surprised the option to sleep a small family isnā€™t more popular, to be honest.

Escapade Campers: They are similar to Hiker Trailers, but they have a pretty unique option for a single bunk that keeps the rear galley. Pricing starts at $13,500 and from the options I see, you could get a nice one for under $20,000.
https://escapadecampers.com/

TetonX: They have a few options - the Hybrid and the Porter. The Porter is a prototype so Iā€™m hoping it is a little more affordable than the Hybrid, but it looks really solid and could also have the ability to haul mountain bikes/moto inside if needed.
https://tetonx.com/

inTech RV: Already mentioned here. The Explore looks like a pretty good option.
https://www.intechrv.com/models/flyer/explore/

Hiker Trailer: Looks nice, similar to the Escapade Campers
https://www.hikertrailers.com/

Overkill Trailers: Looks really unique in that they offer a slide out. Could definitely be easier to use this if I wanted to work while we were out over-landing as it has a dinette area inside as well. Price is a bit steep and if I were to be in This price range Iā€™d probably start looking at Taxa trailers.
https://overkillcampers.com/gallery/
I really do like that TetonX Hybrid. Seems like you could still use it for sleeping without the popup if you were in an area that was restricted to only hard-sided campers. Then the rest of the time you could have it open for more room. It's on my short-list, but I'd definitely want to check one out in person.
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