Lightweight Overlanding Camper/trailers ideal for BRONCO

[Draykas]

I'm trying to do a deep-dive here, because that trailer (Wolf Pup) would be on my short list. The difference is I have 2-door Wildtrak with 16" shorter wheelbase.
Looking at the numbers for your 4-dr Badlands, I come up with:

Bronco:
6560 [scale] - 6120 [GVWR] = 440 (~7% over)

Combo:
10140 [scale] - 8780 [GCWR] = 1360 (~15% over)

Let me know if I'm in error in my analysis.
I'm trying to figure out how far I could push the limits on my 2-dr, which has lower GVWR than your 4-dr, but about the same GCWR - but also 16" shorter wheelbase.

Thanks for your real-world feedback. By the way - have you had the chance to put your new (heavier) trailer (no-bo 19) through its paces yet?

So far have towed the new nobo 19.2 3 hours home and first trip is next weekend. it is very stable and no issues I did see drop in fuel economy but also heavy and was pulling on very windy day. The longer wheel bas helps with the stability. I would recommend to see if can borrow a trailer and pull. I did get anderson hitch for new trailer to help with stability also. I did hook the new no bo to our other 4 dr offroad suv with trail name rubicon and it was not as stable. I believe in my opinion it is the wide stance that helps. will give update after next trip but have no issues pulling with my bronco as pulls and handles just as good as my 2019 ranger did. hope this helps

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[Murfman]

I went with the Moby 1 XTR. Vorsheer makes them now. 1600# starting weight.

 

[bravely]

This is my plan. 1170 lb. Tiny Camper Co

I pick mine up next week

 

[cbrenthus]

Got our LIV 19BH camper built. Only 2580lbs dry with 2 bunks and a queen murphy bed. Made in Southern Georgia out of thermoplastic composite which makes it this light weight. Check them out at
https://www.livrvtrailers.com/

I've been looking at many different trailers and this is the best option I've seen so far.

 

[Figmo]

Mine

 

[clyde6g]

Mine

Could you provide a link for the trailer? Looks good.

 

[Figmo]

It's called a "Sherpa Bigfoot" (yeah, it even has a Sasquatch graphic on it - cool - LOL) At least that's what it started out life as. I took that as a starting platform and customized the hell out it.
https://sherpatrailers.com/bigfoot-teardrop-trailer/

Installed electric brakes and swapped hubs so that it now uses Bronco wheels/tires (so no need to carry a spare).

Reinforced the suspension to handle the rough stuff better. And modified the lift height and track width to match the track width of the Bronco so when towing through deep snow/mud it can more closely follow in the ruts of the tow vehicle.

Did a lot of electrical mods to it such as backup lighting and a 12v fridge (lives on a slide-out behind that black door at the drivers side rear, which I had to cut in). Also has a 100Ah lithium battery with multiple charge controllers for 110v, Solar and 12v (so I can charge from anything including the Bronco alternator when towing). And an inverter.

And, of course, little things like roof rack and ARB awnings.

The 2Dr Bronco tows it like it's not even there on and off road.

 

[clyde6g]

It's called a "Sherpa Bigfoot" (yeah, it even has a Sasquatch graphic on it - cool - LOL) At least that's what it started out life as. I took that as a starting platform and customized the hell out it.
https://sherpatrailers.com/bigfoot-teardrop-trailer/

Installed electric brakes and swapped hubs so that it now uses Bronco wheels/tires (so no need to carry a spare).

Reinforced the suspension to handle the rough stuff better. And modified the lift height and track width to match the track width of the Bronco so when towing through deep snow/mud it can more closely follow in the ruts of the tow vehicle.

Did a lot of electrical mods to it such as backup lighting and a 12v fridge (lives on a slide-out behind that black door at the drivers side rear, which I had to cut in). Also has a 100Ah lithium battery with multiple charge controllers for 110v, Solar and 12v (so I can charge from anything including the Bronco alternator when towing). And an inverter.

And, of course, little things like roof rack and ARB awnings.

The 2Dr Bronco tows it like it's not even there on and off road.

Thank you. Definitely a good trailer to make your own. You have a lot of work in yours.

 

[Yeti-X]

I'm using the old military M416 4x6 foot trailer as a general guideline for the chassis dimensions and building what I want up from there. I'll take my work laptop home one of these weekends and draw it up in CAD. Should be able to get all the materials cut and shaped myself. Already talked to one of our welders about handling that end of things. He does alright work I suppose.

Those are some really pretty welds and on an intake so probably don't leak either

 

[Jeffp1108]

Would really like the 20’ version that’s new but it’s listed as 4k.

You mean 40k. Yikes!

 

[mjcutri]

You mean 40k. Yikes!

I think he meant 4k POUNDS, not dollars!

 

[Jeffp1108]

I think he meant 4k POUNDS, not dollars!

Ohhhh!!! My bad!

 

[Thomas]

I've been looking at many different trailers and this is the best option I've seen so far.

Yeah it's great! The newer models are even lighter now by getting rid of all the wood and replacing with composite. Somewhere in the low 2400#s I think.

 

[cbrenthus]

Yeah it's great! The newer models are even lighter now by getting rid of all the wood and replacing with composite. Somewhere in the low 2400#s I think.

Are you running a hitch extension? I'm wondering how the electric tongue jack will work with our spare tire? Or maybe I can have them put a manual jack on?

 

[Thomas]

Are you running a hitch extension? I'm wondering how the electric tongue jack will work with our spare tire? Or maybe I can have them put a manual jack on?

Wasn't a fan of the extension. I'm using this longer shank receiver.

CURT 17122 Replacement Weight Distribution Hitch Shank, 2-Inch Receiver, 6-Inch Drop, 10-1/4-Inch Rise https://a.co/d/0ANBuLS

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