Horizon Off Road Trailer for sale

[Martyn]

To celebrate the MLK weekend I thought I'd post my trailer for sale. The trailer was manufactured in the summer of 2005 and has been used a few times by my family and I. The trailer went down to Baja as part of a Patagonia shoot with 3 top women surfers (I wasn't allowed to go!!), and it's been used for the occasional rental.

The trailer has some scratches and dings, giving it character I like to think, but basically it's very sound.

The PDF document attached shows how the trailer is equipped right now. The Horizon has a Torsionflex axle with 3500 lb bearing derated to 2500 lbs. The tent is an Overland Medium RTT (queen size), and a Treg multi axis coupler.

In the past 7 years we have had eight trailers come back for resale on the open market. So this does represent a rare opportunity.

To buy a similarly equipped trailer today would cost $13230.00, I am asking $6500.00 for the trailer.

Please e mail me at martyn@adventuretrailers.com or PM me.

[stevenmd]

Oh man... nope, gotta pass... I want a series more... but dang... ok, I'm going to talk to Suzi...:jumping:

[ChuckB]

Man,that sounds like a good deal. Unfortunately I cannot partake at this time either.

[flywgn]

That's an excellent price, Martyn. More than 'fair'. I'll bet someone will snatch that one up quickly.

Allen R

[LandCruiserPhil]

Question via email sent

[Martyn]

Question via email sent

Phil asked some great questions the answers to which will help clarify a few things.

The pictures are not current, I'll see about having some taken, but I'm not in Southern California right now. The date on the attached pictures is incorrect, I'm the type of guy who's VCR flashes 12:00

The following were replaced or added a year ago, awning, tires, second Lifeline group 31 AGM battery, tent.

You can read up on torsion axles here http://dexteraxle.com/torflex_axles

By de-rated I mean the rubber suspension components have been rated to 2500 lbs to give a softer ride, while the bearings still remain at 3500 lbs.

Apart from the axles being different everything else is basically the same as current production models.

[Tucson T4R]

So Martyn, are you selling this becasue you want to move up to your new clamshell?? :wings: :shakin: :jump: :hehe:

Does look like a great price. Someone is going to be a happy camper.

[adventureduo]

Same build year and suspension as the one we just got. Dang, this should go fast!!

[Martyn]

So Martyn, are you selling this becasue you want to move up to your new clamshell?? :wings: :shakin: :jump: :hehe:

Does look like a great price. Someone is going to be a happy camper.

I'm selling the trailer for a few reasons.

After winter sets in here in Truckee I can't keep a trailer here because of the snow, and we may have to go back to South Africa for my wife's research right as the weather starts to get nice here, so I may not be using the trailer until the Summer time.

My second vehicle a Subaru is having some difficulties. Binding in the 4WD due to a solenoid malfunction, and misfiring that may be due to a loose valve guide.

My wife has decided my Jeep will now be her vehicle as she doesn’t want to break down on the road. So the Subaru is my vehicle now. I'm looking at renovating our FJ55 and doing a diesel conversion on it but that takes time and the Subaru may stop working completely in the mean time.

Like you guys we have a family budget and a replacement vehicle isn't built into it. I'm hoping the $6500 will be the cushion we need to float us through.

[Tucson T4R]

Martyn,

My apologies. I didn't intend to dig into your business. Just wanted to poke you on the possibility of a clamshell design in the future. :costumed-smiley-007

Sounds like a logical plan to me.

[stevenmd]

...After winter sets in here in Truckee I can't keep a trailer here because of the snow...

Ahem... there's no snow down here in the valley...:ylsmoke: :jump:

But seriously, someone is going to get a great deal.:26_7_2: Good luck with the sale.

[Martyn]

Martyn,

My apologies. I didn't intend to dig into your business. Just wanted to poke you on the possibility of a clamshell design in the future. :costumed-smiley-007

Sounds like a logical plan to me.

No problem Mate.

The Clamshell is in the works. All I have to do is work out how to get to the grocery store and get my daughter to school, no school bus !

[Funrover]

Dang Don't I wish!

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I've told a buddy about it. I hope he ends up making it work for him and you Martyn.

[tdesanto]

Definitely interested :jumping:

[GunnIt]

If no one has bought this trailer yet, someone is missing out on the deal of the decade. I bought the sister trailer to this one a few months back, used, and paid substantially more and I still feel as though I got a deal. If I had use for 2 of them I would be snatching this one up too.

So Bump.

[Willman]

Definitely interested :jumping:

GO TONY!!!!!

This would be sweet behing your rig!!!!!!

:rockon:

:camping:

[Redline]

x2!

Would love to see you have this Tony. Maybe we can figure out an ExPo member relay to get it to you way down there in TX (but shipping it would probably be much cheaper than paying for our gas...)


GO TONY!!!!!

This would be sweet behing your rig!!!!!!

:rockon:

:camping:

[tdesanto]

I'm planning on buying it. Martyn and I are just working out some details first.

James, a relay would be awesome, if for no other reason but to meet up again.

Even if I end up going all the way to pick it up (not necessarily a bad idea, excepting the terribly expensive trip, in order to sort everything out and learn what I need to know from the experts) maybe we should plan a short trip or something to take it on it's first run?

I am curious, though, to at least compare the cost of shipping it here. DFW is a major hub, so it might not bee too bad. Round trip, not including any excursions, it's almost 3K miles. At 15mpg, that's around $650 for premium fuel at TX pricing...surely more in CA.

[Redline]

Good for you Amigo! :wings:

I think you might be able to ship if for $650, don't know how much time you have to come and get it (often a limiting factor for me), but I'm sure Mario/Martyn will have some insight.

If you were taking a direct route I think you would avoid most of Calif., though Nevada fuel prices for are about the same (expensive).


I'm planning on buying it. Martyn and I are just working out some details first.

James, a relay would be awesome, if for no other reason but to meet up again.

Even if I end up going all the way to pick it up (not necessarily a bad idea, excepting the terribly expensive trip, in order to sort everything out and learn what I need to know from the experts) maybe we should plan a short trip or something to take it on it's first run?

I am curious, though, to at least compare the cost of shipping it here. DFW is a major hub, so it might not bee too bad. Round trip, not including any excursions, it's almost 3K miles. At 15mpg, that's around $650 for premium fuel at TX pricing...surely more in CA.

[Signcutter21]

Martyn PM sent.

[MossMan]

man, I'd love to have that thing:camping:

[tdesanto]

Sending payment tomorrow to the address you specify.

Tony

[Andrew Walcker]

Sending payment tomorrow to the address you specify.

Tony

:clapsmile Congratulations!

[Signcutter21]

Congrats Tony (dang you, lol, next time I guess I'll have to have my finances in order better) Looks like you'll have a great time with it.

mike

[tdesanto]

Congrats Tony (dang you, lol, next time I guess I'll have to have my finances in order better) Looks like you'll have a great time with it.

mike

Sorry Mike.

Little did I know when I innocently woke up last Sunday morning that my day/week was about to get a whole lot better.

[Redline]

Hooray for you Tony!!!

Now you are set with or without your Montero.

Maybe you can transfer a bunch of the weight out of your car into the trailer.

[adventureduo]

Congrats on your purchase Tony! You'll be stoked with the trailer with or without airbags.. trust me!

[tdesanto]

James and Dave,

Thanks to you both for the advice and guidance.

I'm stoked. Can't wait to see it.

[kcowyo]

It's like Christmas all over again. :jumping:

Congrats. You're going to have a great looking combo going down the trail.

:beer:

[tdesanto]

It's like Christmas all over again. :jumping:

Congrats. You're going to have a great looking combo going down the trail.

:beer:

Thanks! I certainly hope so.

[OS-Aussie]

Congrats Tony !!!

that was a good deal, I hope you have many relaxing nights in the great outdoors with the trailer.

[tdesanto]

Congrats Tony !!!

that was a good deal, I hope you have many relaxing nights in the great outdoors with the trailer.

Thanks Merv. I think I will have many great adventures with it. It's painful having to wait and then the 2 day drive out there to get it.

[Martyn]

Thanks Merv. I think I will have many great adventures with it. It's painful having to wait and then the 2 day drive out there to get it.

Merv

I didn't realize OS-Aussie was you! When did you move from the Bay Area?

[Willman]

Sooo Tony......

Whens the del. date...or are you driving over to get it????

:jumping:

[tdesanto]

Having it shipped. ETA: sometime in the next 2 weeks.

[olympiccop2002]

Awesome Tony! :wings: That will be one very cool setup you have there! Can't wait for the pics! :drool:

Bjorn

[OS-Aussie]

Merv

I didn't realize OS-Aussie was you! When did you move from the Bay Area?

Martyn
Been in Texas for two years now. Moved with Alcatel to Plano. July last year I quit and took a month to go to Montana again. I guess it makes more sense who the stranger is who has been to your house :wavey:

Tony I could have done a trip to pickup the trailer with you, it's not like I am working anywhere :wings:

[tdesanto]

Martyn
Been in Texas for two years now. Moved with Alcatel to Plano. July last year I quit and took a month to go to Montana again. I guess it makes more sense who the stranger is who has been to your house :wavey:

Tony I could have done a trip to pickup the trailer with you, it's not like I am working anywhere :wings:

Okay, instead, let's plan a trip soon once the trailer gets here? I finally decided that I'd rather use my time off to take a trip with the trailer rather than spend the time off driving out to pick it up.

BTW, I'm so jealous of your free time. What I would do with all that free time...

[Redline]

Wise use of your time Tony.


Okay, instead, let's plan a trip soon once the trailer gets here? I finally decided that I'd rather use my time off to take a trip with the trailer rather than spend the time off driving out to pick it up.

BTW, I'm so jealous of your free time. What I would do with all that free time...

[OS-Aussie]

Okay, instead, let's plan a trip soon once the trailer gets here? I finally decided that I'd rather use my time off to take a trip with the trailer rather than spend the time off driving out to pick it up.

BTW, I'm so jealous of your free time. What I would do with all that free time...

There lays the catch, now I don't have that nice disposable income and wife is working.

Cool I have been wanting to visit East Texas maybe Big Thicket ?

http://www.nps.gov/bith/

or something else http://www.byways.org/explore/

It would be good to get the little trailer out again, behind the other Jeep.

Maybe I need some upgrades looking at the fancy trailer you now have...........

[tdesanto]

There lays the catch, now I don't have that nice disposable income and wife is working.

Cool I have been wanting to visit East Texas maybe Big Thicket ?

http://www.nps.gov/bith/

or something else http://www.byways.org/explore/

It would be good to get the little trailer out again, behind the other Jeep.

Maybe I need some upgrades looking at the fancy trailer you now have...........

Those sound interesting. We're gonna have to plan something soon. I can't wait for this thing to get here.

[tdesanto]

I know that many people have said this on this forum many times before, but I feel compelled to repeat the sentiment. Adventure Trailers commitment to customer satisfaction and their willingness to listen, work with, and help their customers is outstanding.

After several weeks of working with Martyn and Mario in preparation for the trailer to ship I have to say that this has been a great experience. They are both so knowledgeable in so many areas that this shouldn't go overlooked.

It's a comfort to receive well thought-out answers to many of the questions that I've had in getting the trailer and my tow rig ready. You instantly recognize that they've done it all before and have sorted out many of the common problems. Their willingness to listen and work with me has been a bonus far beyond what I would normally expect from a reputable company. So, there, I just wanted to get that out there, because they deserve all the thanks and praise...they seem to earn it every day.

Now that things are getting very close to the ship date, I feel like a kid in a very, very big candy store...kinda like all these at the same time: :jumping::wings: :D :chowtime: :drool: :jumping:

[adventureduo]

I hear you man, they're great guys.

As far as being a kid in a candy store.. heck, i went and looked at our unit.... said "ill take it" and had to walk away so they could change a few things out on it.. that was harder than heck!!!!!!!!! i wanted to hook it up and go!!

Take a few deep breaths and it will get there before you know it..

[Martyn]

I know that many people have said this on this forum many times before, but I feel compelled to repeat the sentiment. Adventure Trailers commitment to customer satisfaction and their willingness to listen, work with, and help their customers is outstanding.

After several weeks of working with Martyn and Mario in preparation for the trailer to ship I have to say that this has been a great experience. They are both so knowledgeable in so many areas that this shouldn't go overlooked.

It's a comfort to receive well thought-out answers to many of the questions that I've had in getting the trailer and my tow rig ready. You instantly recognize that they've done it all before and have sorted out many of the common problems. Their willingness to listen and work with me has been a bonus far beyond what I would normally expect from a reputable company. So, there, I just wanted to get that out there, because they deserve all the thanks and praise...they seem to earn it every day.

Now that things are getting very close to the ship date, I feel like a kid in a very, very big candy store...kinda like all these at the same time: :jumping::wings: :D :chowtime: :drool: :jumping:

Come on, your just saying that, now we are blushing. :o

But thank you for saying those nice things. There are many clichés to describe customer service, but we really try just to treat everyone "right".

[OS-Aussie]

I know that many people have said this on this forum many times before, but I feel compelled to repeat the sentiment. Adventure Trailers commitment to customer satisfaction and their willingness to listen, work with, and help their customers is outstanding.

After several weeks of working with Martyn and Mario in preparation for the trailer to ship I have to say that this has been a great experience. They are both so knowledgeable in so many areas that this shouldn't go overlooked.

It's a comfort to receive well thought-out answers to many of the questions that I've had in getting the trailer and my tow rig ready. You instantly recognize that they've done it all before and have sorted out many of the common problems. Their willingness to listen and work with me has been a bonus far beyond what I would normally expect from a reputable company. So, there, I just wanted to get that out there, because they deserve all the thanks and praise...they seem to earn it every day.

Now that things are getting very close to the ship date, I feel like a kid in a very, very big candy store...kinda like all these at the same time: :jumping::wings: :D :chowtime: :drool: :jumping:

I agree, I am in my fifth year of ownership and they have always been great to deal with and willing to bounce ideas off let alone the level of support they provide for their product. :26_7_2:

[OS-Aussie]

Those sound interesting. We're gonna have to plan something soon. I can't wait for this thing to get here.


The first trip should be an easy one to shake out you and the trailer.

It's been a while since I have had the little one out so I will need to relearn where everything goes and what to pack. I took the trap off it today and took it for a trip over to Expert off-road for something to do.

[tdesanto]

The first trip should be an easy one to shake out you and the trailer.

It's been a while since I have had the little one out so I will need to relearn where everything goes and what to pack. I took the trap off it today and took it for a trip over to Expert off-road for something to do.

What did the guys at EOR think? Had they seen it before?

You know, Stephen built my sliders and all my skid plates. He does some great work. Kevin has a lot of good advice too. They know their stuff.

I gotta learn how to weld though. Custom work can add up quickly when you're paying T&M.

[Willman]

Did you get it yet????

:jumping:


:Astrologist:


:chowtime:

[tdesanto]

Did you get it yet????

:jumping:


:Astrologist:


:chowtime:

What, are you psychic?

How did you know we picked it up just a few hours ago?

Man, it sure is sweet.

I was too tired to figure out how to set up the tent, but that's first on the list tomorrow morning.

[Willman]

What, are you psychic?

How did you know we picked it up just a few hours ago?

Man, it sure is sweet.

I was too tired to figure out how to set up the tent, but that's first on the list tomorrow morning.


Nice!!!!!!.......:REOutShootinghunter ...got lucky!

Now you need start a thread over in the trailer department and show this bad boy off!!!

Congrads Tony!

:friday:

[Signcutter21]

well we expect pics in the morning too. Glad ya finally got it. laters, mike

[p1michaud]

How did you know we picked it up just a few hours ago?


Whoo hoo!
Superb news. May you enjoy many a night in your new trailer!
:luxhello:

[Martyn]

What, are you psychic?

How did you know we picked it up just a few hours ago?

Man, it sure is sweet.

I was too tired to figure out how to set up the tent, but that's first on the list tomorrow morning.

Good to hear the trailer arrived safe and sound. Let me know if you have any questions. It would be wonderful to see pictures of the trailer being used.

Make sure you use the left handed, metric, crescent wrench set we included. :jump:

[Gregny]

Congrats the trailer looks awesome..............:arabia:

[spressomon]

Ditto on the congratulations! You will love it. You will also be amazed at how much more stuff you won't be able to do without now! :wings:

[elcoyote]

I agree, I am in my fifth year of ownership and they have always been great to deal with and willing to bounce ideas off let alone the level of support they provide for their product. :26_7_2:

Aw shucks... :o

[Trail Monkey]

congrats on the trailer... cant wait to get mine.. wish a used one was avail when i was looking. oh well too late..

[Bergger]

Yes congrats! You're going to love it. We just got one last month and even though it has not yet made it's maiden voyage I'm still having fun playing around with it. Well it did kinda make a voyage last week while I ran some local errands around town. Much to the chagrin of my wife! :elkgrin: I hope to get it out soon if we get some warmer weather. Funny thing is that the fridge seems to be getting plenty of use. I'm find myself buying more quality beer to fill it with. But the best part of that is the wife doesn't look in there.;)

[tdesanto]

Thanks, guys, for all the great thoughts and congratulations.

Taking it out to Big Bend next week. Let me know if you want to join (http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12157)me.

[Willman]

Thanks, guys, for all the great thoughts and congratulations.

Taking it out to Big Bend next week. Let me know if you want to join (http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12157)me.

Pictures????? (behind that sweet tow rig of yours!!!!)

:violent-smiley-031:

[p1michaud]

Pictures????? (behind that sweet tow rig of yours!!!!)

:violent-smiley-031:

It's time for me to return the motivation you provided during my rear bumper build up, get some pics now! : :violent-smiley-031:

[tdesanto]

It's time for me to return the motivation you provided during my rear bumper build up, get some pics now! : :violent-smiley-031:

Okay, I hear you. :)

I was thinking that a few pictures in the driveway wouldn't be that interesting.

Instead, I was thinking pictures of the trailer in use at Big Bend would be a much better solution.

Although, if I give you a choice, you'd probably say both, right?:littlefriend:

[p1michaud]

Although, if I give you a choice, you'd probably say both, right?:littlefriend:

You bet, get snapping!

[Fifthpro]

The post is worthless without PICTURES! :PROFSheriffHL:

[Martyn]

I spoke to Tony yesterday on the phone. I think he's still finding his way around the trailer and familiarizing himself with it.

From what he told me he's scraped all the grim, dirt, and scum off and it now looks better than new. Which is good because now he's going to get it dirty all over again. :sombrero:

[Ursidae69]

I keep checking this thread because I want to see that trailer behind Tony's sweet Montero. I don't care if it is in the Safeway parking lot! Come on!! :peepwall:

[OverlandZJ]

Okay, I hear you. :)

I was thinking that a few pictures in the driveway wouldn't be that interesting.

Instead, I was thinking pictures of the trailer in use at Big Bend would be a much better solution.

Although, if I give you a choice, you'd probably say both, right?:littlefriend:


Make em wait till the Big Bend pics Tony!


:jumping:

[Willman]

I keep checking this thread because I want to see that trailer behind Tony's sweet Montero. I don't care if it is in the Safeway parking lot! Come on!! :peepwall:

Haha!!!!

Ditto^^^^^^^^^

Do it Tony!!!!

It's ok to take driveway shots.......It's new!.......

:sombrero:

[tdesanto]

Okay, gentlemen and Willman, :D

I've been working hard getting the trailer ready for the BBNP trip this week.

The wife was kind enough to grab a few shots this weekend. I don't have any with the truck too, but I will get some this week with the trailer in action.

Here it is in beautiful low def just sitting in the driveway. :shakin:

16189 16190 16192

[Trail Monkey]

absolutely mint..!

i would be sleeping in it in the driveway.. :wings:

[tdesanto]

absolutely mint..!

i would be sleeping in it in the driveway.. :wings:

Not that I didn't consider that too!

[Redline]

Refer on a slide, very cool.

[p1michaud]

Okay, gentlemen and Willman, :D

I've been working hard getting the trailer ready for the BBNP trip this week.

The wife was kind enough to grab a few shots this weekend. I don't have any with the truck too, but I will get some this week with the trailer in action.

Here it is in beautiful low def just sitting in the driveway. :shakin:


Ohh, very clean. I like it. Are those matching wheels I see?
I say sleep in it in the driveway and call it testing!

Great stuff and good buy.

[tdesanto]

Ohh, very clean. I like it. Are those matching wheels I see?
I say sleep in it in the driveway and call it testing!

Great stuff and good buy.

Thanks for the compliments. So far I'm very pleased with the purchase.

Yes, those are matching wheels and tires.

[tdesanto]

So, last night I was working 'til 1am getting stuff ready for the BBNP trip tomorrow.

I installed a 12" hitch extender so that I can open the rear door to my truck.

I got 3 of the silent hitch pins from Mario. As soon as I noticed that they also had locks, I thought that was great. But, I was concerned about having to add 3 additional keys to my already overloaded key ring. :smilies27

Well, when I went to install them and I noticed that all three pins had matching locks. Damn, they seem to think of just about everything. I didn't even know these had locks and didn't even think to ask for matching keys, but Mario knew already that I would want them and took the time to find matching ones. :D

[Willman]

WOW!!!!!

Your the man Tony!!!!!

That trailer is sweet with the matching rims & tires!!!

Have fun this weekend!

I bet your smiling ear to ear!!!!!!

Congrads!!!!

:friday:

[tdesanto]

I bet your smiling ear to ear!!!!!!



That's an understatement, but on target for sure.

Thanks for all the support Nic.

[p1michaud]

I thought those were matching tires and wheels to your rig. Well done.
Go out, enjoy the new purchase!

Tony at camp with new trailer = :D

[kcowyo]

Congrats Tony. You must feel like a kid at Christmas time.

If you want to start a new thread in the trailer section, we can move some of these posts and pics over for you. Your call -

:beer:

[tdesanto]

Congrats Tony. You must feel like a kid at Christmas time.

If you want to start a new thread in the trailer section, we can move some of these posts and pics over for you. Your call -

:beer:

Thanks, and you're right; I do. Where's the xmas tree smiley when you need it?

Regarding the thread move. That's okay; I'll start a new one.

[flyingwil]

Thanks, and you're right; I do. Where's the xmas tree smiley when you need it?

Regarding the thread move. That's okay; I'll start a new one.


Since this has been sold is it safe to delete this thread?

Maybe just lock it since it might be cool to reference later. --Ursidae69

[tdesanto]

Since this has been sold is it safe to delete this thread?

Maybe just lock it since it might be cool to reference later. --Ursidae69

My preference would be to lock it since it might be cool to reference later