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I like the Hiker Trailers. Right now that is the maker I am looking at.
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I pull a Livin Lite (defunct) 6.0 pop-up, its aluminum and dry its in the 700Lbs range, ~1250 GVWR. No need to change even with the lower tow rating of the Bronco. Could make some mods for better offroad ability but pretty much goes where my Xterra goes as is. Reason I went this route over a teardrop or roof top tent is the ability to stand up inside and no need to climb a ladder.
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I’ll need to find some places in the DMV Area
Never really done any camping
 

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This is a great thread! I would love to get a tiny RV to pull behind my Bronco!
 
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I’ll need to find some places in the DMV Area
Never really done any camping
I haven't really camped much since I was a kid, but am definitely looking forward to using the Bronco purchase as a reason to get the family (2 & 3 year old boys) out camping. I only know of organized camping places in MD like Green Briar and Elk Neck, but want to do something more remote eventually.
 

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Another less expensive but still great option is the Jumping Jack Trailer. A few different sizes available, 800-2200 pounds, and you can use it as more than just a camping trailer.
I saw these at an RV Expo and was really impressed. You can even haul an ATV on top of it, then take it off and fold out the tent. There's not really any other amenities to it, but its huge inside when set up.
 

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I saw these at an RV Expo and was really impressed. You can even haul an ATV on top of it, then take it off and fold out the tent. There's not really any other amenities to it, but its huge inside when set up.
Yeah, I actually had one I towed it with two ATVs on top. Ended up selling it because we down sized and got rid of one of the ATVs. But I have regretted it ever since. I took it on a 10 day elk hunt in northern Idaho and it rained every day. Never a leak. Had it up in the mountains in Nevada on another hunt when it snowed a foot and a half. Tent held like a champ and again, no issues. I loved mine and it was a first edition. They are even better now.
 

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I've started trying to track down a nice setup for the family to haul around with a new Bronco. I've seen a few of the other suggestions already. Hoping to have it all for the wife and kids like beds and a bathroom.
Rockwood Tent https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/camp...-sports-package/1910esp/2127?RegionSelected=1
Jay Flight SLX https://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2021-jay-flight-slx-7/154rb/
Casita Heritage https://casitatraveltrailers.com/heritage/
None are really overland options but a nice basecamp for exploring.
 

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Starting to look more like a trailer. Nothing fancy and probably a little over built. The floor and bedsides would be in diamond plate I just don't have a pre-built texture for that. Need to figure out what I want to do for a tailgate. This is basically "utility trailer" mode as it sits now. The 2x2 uprights on the long side of the bed are open thru the top rail to act as stake pockets for the removable roof top rack. The rack will be done in 1.5x1.5 and should slide right on in. Once I have that drawn up I can figure out where to locate the Timbren axle-less axles and put some fenders on. Will also have a Lock n Roll hitch.

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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:
I also hope for a 5k tow capacity with wife and 2 kids demand a inside bathroom/shower - I would get the opus 15 , possibly a Mantis maybe light enough ?
 

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All folded up....

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And all deployed....

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The exact trailer manufacturing is now defunct.
 

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All folded up....

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And all deployed....

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The exact trailer manufacturing is now defunct.
How much room is in a tent like that? I'm 6'4" and all these rooftop tents and ones like that look incredibly tiny. I don't know if it's just the angles or the lens or if they actually are.
 

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How much room is in a tent like that? I'm 6'4" and all these rooftop tents and ones like that look incredibly tiny. I don't know if it's just the angles or the lens or if they actually are.
That exact tent is a Tepui brand. www.tepuit.com They make different sizes. This one pictured is about 7 foot wide. The trailer box is 4' wide and the tent folds in half with some room on either side.

I'm 5 10" so most everything fits me and have never noticed how much room is left over but I do not feel cramped. Go to their website for exact measurements.

Edit: my mattress is almost 8' long.

Size (Closed)72" x 48" x 12" (W x L x H)
Size (Open)72" x 96" x 52" (W x L x H)

A better pic showing the true size...

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