GEN 2 Math behind overlanding: Exceed truck weight limit?

[GordoJay]

The ability to unhook and have fun with the truck with minimal added weight once we set up camp was huge too.

Best of both worlds, for sure. I figured if I need to take more stuff, ie a third person, something like a Morris Mule would be a good choice.

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

Only thing about trailers is they are limiting in the regards of where you can go. I have found my self going down some trails that miles down the road got so tight that I could barely turn around in the Raptor. With a trailer I would have been seriously stuck.

 

[GordoJay]

Only thing about trailers is they are limiting in the regards of where you can go. I have found my self going down some trails that miles down the road got so tight that I could barely turn around in the Raptor. With a trailer I would have been seriously stuck.

You can always back out. You'll be good at backing a trailer by the time you're done.

 

[sixshooter_45]

Only thing about trailers is they are limiting in the regards of where you can go. I have found my self going down some trails that miles down the road got so tight that I could barely turn around in the Raptor. With a trailer I would have been seriously stuck.

That is a serious consideration/drawback and one reason why it's a good idea to park the trailer unless you know the trail.

 

[allenilly3]

Only thing about trailers is they are limiting in the regards of where you can go. I have found my self going down some trails that miles down the road got so tight that I could barely turn around in the Raptor. With a trailer I would have been seriously stuck.

Definitely agree. My plan is to set up base camp then go explore the trails. The trailer I got is pretty good for off road conditions, but I wouldn’t take it somewhere I wasn’t comfortable with or had been before.


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[Vegas_Sirk]

For sure. I just hate the idea of dropping the trailer everytime I want to explore somewhere new. Most of my trips are always to new areas that I have never been to before so that would be a lot of work for me. Also living in Boise most of my trips are 4-6+ hour drives and would be even longer towing a trailer.

I love the amenities of the trailer and love the idea of full kitchen and a even more comfy bed.

 

[allenilly3]

For sure. I just hate the idea of dropping the trailer everytime I want to explore somewhere new. Most of my trips are always to new areas that I have never been to before so that would be a lot of work for me. Also living in Boise most of my trips are 4-6+ hour drives and would be even longer towing a trailer.

I love the amenities of the trailer and love the idea of full kitchen and a even more comfy bed.

Check out the Opus. Not trying to promote it, but it does inflate (no poles) in about 2 minutes. Easier than an RTT really.

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[Andrew Macpherson]

I found myself going down this path and ultimately decided on a pretty sweet Opus 4 popup travel camper.

I felt that all the things I needed to overland was expensive and not a really great experience with the family. I definitely ended up spending more than my overland / RTT setup would cost, and no doubt I will drop more on mods, but I figured this gives me the setup I want and future resale value (holds it value surprisingly well). The ability to unhook and have fun with the truck with minimal added weight once we set up camp was huge too.

The sag wasn't horrible with about 4000 GVWR and 220 lb tongue weight. That's with the camper fully loaded but not the bed. Not too bad, but I'll probably still add the Icons/Eibach/SVT bumpstops soon.

I just picked it up and can't wait to get out with it.

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The Opus gear is pretty nice for a full China built trailer. Keep an eye on your hubs, they have had a number of them fail recently.
The rest of it looks well though out. Enjoy it!

 

[desertfox73]

I do a lot of camping (Mostly days as a time) and I also pack a lot of gear. My truck definitely sags but the truck still runs amazing. I still race through the desert the same way I would if the bed was empty. I do a lot of crawling, tight trails in sand, mud, rock, you name it and I don’t have a problem at all. I’m going to upgrade the suspension but Id like to see what the stock ones are capable of first so I’m pushing them as hard as I can.
Here’s what’s in my bed when I’m camping.

•RCI Offroad 12” bed rack

How are you liking the RCI rack? And did you get the steel or aluminum version?