Lightweight Overlanding Camper/trailers ideal for BRONCO

[Chief1301]

If you want a true overlander package that goes anywhere your Bronco goes, the Bruder Exp-4 is the real deal ..... considering they come from Australia their price is very competitive with anything out there

The Bruder EXP-4 is awesome! Probably the best off road capable trailer money can buy? But $60,000+ is competitively priced? It's more than most peoples Broncos will cost! More power to the people that can afford one. I wish I was one of them. ?

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[buzpro]

The Bruder EXP-4 is awesome! Probably the best off road capable trailer money can buy? But $60,000+ is competitively priced? It's more than most peoples Broncos will cost! More power to the people that can afford one. I wish I was one of them. ?

yeah ur right ..... but its AUS $'s if that's any consolation ..... works out to approx $46k, which is still pretty high but you're also paying for quality

 

[mcapuauno]

Anybody here familiar with the Forest River RPod RP-190? I haven’t done the math yet. I suspect this would be at or above our limit.

 

[mcapuauno]

I am also keen on the R-Pod 19. I like the layout including the pop out and dry bath much better than the E15TB. The difference between the E15TB and the RP-190 is +350 lbs but actually with a ~65lb lighter hitch weight. I'm not sure how much the R-Pod is fully loaded with water but I doubt I would have even 300 lbs of gear. Thus I think the Bronco could tow this reasonably, no? If not then I probably will need to look at another vehicle. I also like the Airstream Basecamp 20X but I think folks have said that is heavier although it is hard to tell from the specs. I'm a towing newbie so not sure about UVW vs GVWR, etc. Any advice appreciated here.

E15TB SPECIFICATIONS
Hitch Weight:
374 lb.
UVW
2608 lb.
CCC
1266 lb.
Exterior Length:
15' 10"
Exterior Height:
9' 10"
Exterior Width:
92"
Fresh Water:
31.00 gal.
Gray Water:
12.00 gal.
Black Water:
12.00 gal.
Awning Size:
10'

RP-190 SPECIFICATIONS
Hitch Weight:
307 lb.
UVW
2979 lb.
CCC
828 lb.
Exterior Length:
20' 4"
Exterior Height:
9' 7"
Exterior Width:
96"
Fresh Water:
30.00 gal.
Gray Water:
30.00 gal.
Black Water:
30.00 gal.
Awning Size:
Opt. (R-dome or 10')


Airstream Basecame-20X

Hitch Weight (with LP & Batteries)	410
Unit Base Weight (with LP & Batteries)	2,650

Maximum Trailer Capacity (GVWR) (lbs.)

3,500

 

[Willow]

Damn, that thing costs as much as a Bronco.

We have been researching a lot of trailer. So far we like Aliner Xle Please go to YouTube and see the video.

 

[t3n2and4]

I am also keen on the R-Pod 19. I like the layout including the pop out and dry bath much better than the E15TB. The difference between the E15TB and the RP-190 is +350 lbs but actually with a ~65lb lighter hitch weight. I'm not sure how much the R-Pod is fully loaded with water but I doubt I would have even 300 lbs of gear. Thus I think the Bronco could tow this reasonably, no? If not then I probably will need to look at another vehicle. I also like the Airstream Basecamp 20X but I think folks have said that is heavier although it is hard to tell from the specs. I'm a towing newbie so not sure about UVW vs GVWR, etc. Any advice appreciated here.

E15TB SPECIFICATIONS
Hitch Weight:
374 lb.
UVW
2608 lb.
CCC
1266 lb.
Exterior Length:
15' 10"
Exterior Height:
9' 10"
Exterior Width:
92"
Fresh Water:
31.00 gal.
Gray Water:
12.00 gal.
Black Water:
12.00 gal.
Awning Size:
10'

RP-190 SPECIFICATIONS
Hitch Weight:
307 lb.
UVW
2979 lb.
CCC
828 lb.
Exterior Length:
20' 4"
Exterior Height:
9' 7"
Exterior Width:
96"
Fresh Water:
30.00 gal.
Gray Water:
30.00 gal.
Black Water:
30.00 gal.
Awning Size:
Opt. (R-dome or 10')


Airstream Basecame-20X

Hitch Weight (with LP & Batteries)	410
Unit Base Weight (with LP & Batteries)	2,650

Maximum Trailer Capacity (GVWR) (lbs.)

3,500

I looked at all the airstreams a lot. The BASE weight of the Basecamp 20X is 3500 lb. If you add anything - propane, water, 1 apple... you’re overweight. The 16’ Basecamps and the Bambi 16 are the only ones under our maximums for the Bronco from Airstream.

GVWR for a trailer is how much it can hold - base weight plus LP,water, your stuff (food etc) as a maximum.

GCWR is a gross combined weight rating, and that also is an important limit on the Broncos.

 

[nastyMAC]

 

[talbot]

that's kinda interesting
would the weight centered on the hitch be a concern?

 

[Draykas]

I am looking at the following
sunray 109 sport

• Length12 ft
• Dry Weight1280 lbs
• Hitch Weight120
• GVWR2000
• Interior ColorBrown
• Fresh Water Capacity16 gal
• Water Heater Capacity6 gal
• Sleeps Up To2
• Air Conditioners1
• Self-ContainedNo
• Features May Include
  • Microwave Oven
  • Oven / Range
  • Shower
  • Jack Bed

 

[den_jkur]

I am looking at the following
sunray 109 sport

• Length12 ft
• Dry Weight1280 lbs
• Hitch Weight120
• GVWR2000
• Interior ColorBrown
• Fresh Water Capacity16 gal
• Water Heater Capacity6 gal
• Sleeps Up To2
• Air Conditioners1
• Self-ContainedNo
• Features May Include
  • Microwave Oven
  • Oven / Range
  • Shower
  • Jack Bed

Price looks reasonable compared to others...

https://www.mentorrv.com/New-Invent...y-109-Sunset-Park-RV-Sunray-Mentor-RV-8517597

 

[Draykas]

Price looks reasonable compared to others...

https://www.mentorrv.com/New-Invent...y-109-Sunset-Park-RV-Sunray-Mentor-RV-8517597

I agree appealed to my pocket book. two other slightly bigger 129 and 139 still good weights to pull with Bronco 1600 lbs. and 1850 lbs. Bigest problem I have seen is are sold as soon as hit the lots.

 

[chrtra1]

Just saw this and I'm pretty interested.
https://www.tentrax.com/overlook

 

[Blue Bronco]

Mean Bean

 

[Halfsmoke00]

https://aliner.com/campers/expedition/

 

[Sherminator]

The below specs are to the Mantis made by this company.
would this be to much for the V6 Bronco to pull.
Anyone?

Check out the FB groups on these. They are amazing trailers- but the market has shot up SO HIGH for campers- brand new Taxa trailers have lots of complaints. I don't mind tinkering with my 96 Scamp- ( fiberglass clamshell) but for a new and expensive trailer they have lots of problems straight from the factory. The owners never seem to complain, but there are some consistent flaws you should be aware of.

Exterior Length	19'
Exterior Width	7'6"
Exterior Height (closed)	6'10"
Exterior Height (open)	10'
Interior Width (max)	6'10"
Interior Height (closed)	4'7"
Interior Height (open)	5'11" to 7'10"
Rear hatch (open)	6'1" to 6'11"
Bed Dimensions (max width)	80"x54"
Bunk Bed (top)	76"x22"
Bunk Bed (bottom)	77"x26"
Fresh Water Tank	20 gallon
Grey Water Tank	22 gallon
Tires	235/75R15
Ground Clearance	12"
Tongue Height	20"
Tongue Weight (depends on loading)	440 lbs
Dry Weight (standard features only)	2,882 lbs
GVWR	3,970 lbs
GAWR	3,970 lbs
Cargo Capacity	1,088 lbs
Aluminum panel specs	Aluminum alloy ASTM

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