Outlander trailer update

[Rhode Trip]

We got back from our trip to Arkansas last week to pick up the new trailer. I have to say, I am really impressed with the craftsmanship. The details like compartment locks and the fit are really nice quality. It rocks! I don't have photos of my trailer to post yet, but got some shots of a trailer set up with a roof top tent that I thought you guys would be interested in.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/rhodetrip/001.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/rhodetrip/002.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/rhodetrip/003.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/rhodetrip/004.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/rhodetrip/005.jpg
You'll notice that the full overhead rack means that you have access to the cargo boxes even with the tent deployed. Room for a bike on there too.

[gearguywb]

That is very cool!

[durango_60]

Fantastic setup!!!

Are those Icee Kool coolers that I see on the front? I'm friends with the owners of the company, really great product.

[teotwaki]

I really said "WOW!" out loud when I saw the photos. :)

[gearguywb]

I just searched "outlander trailers" on the web and could not find anything. Suggestions?

[Rhode Trip]

I just searched "outlander trailers" on the web and could not find anything. Suggestions?
Robert is a great guy. As you can see, he's building these in his garage, in Sheridan, AR. We had to stop and let the cows cross on our way into meet him. My guess is, he's too busy to update his website. (it used to be there, but didn't have this new model) Give him a call.
501-681-4573

[stevenmd]

Robert is a great guy. As you can see, he's building these in his garage, in Sheridan, AR. We had to stop and let the cows cross on our way into meet him. My guess is, he's too busy to update his website. (it used to be there, but didn't have this new model) Give him a call.
501-681-4573
Do you have an email for him?

[teotwaki]

http://icee-kool.com/PremiumCooler.html

[stevenmd]

http://icee-kool.com/PremiumCooler.html
No price list on their website... pretty dang cool stuff!

[Rhode Trip]

Do you have an email for him?

Sure, its
shepherdr@alltel.net

Here's a previous thread on these:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4955

[Rhode Trip]

Fantastic setup!!!

Are those Icee Kool coolers that I see on the front? I'm friends with the owners of the company, really great product.

I believe they are. Like I said, all the components he's been using are top notch. Its the details like that that impress me most. Mine doesn't have coolers, though, so I'm not sure.

[PhulesAU]

Looks GREAT..... One question, did you swap couplers? or stick with the ball hitch?

[cruiseroutfit]

I had a chance to crawl around a couple of his different models in Moab a couple months back, a great product for sure! :cool:

The Shepa model starts atr $2800, fully loaded $4900
The Sherpa II model starts ar $$2850, fully loaded $5100.

I've got some sales brochures if anyone is interested in specs...

*disclaimer, I am not a vendor, owner, nor anyway related to these guys, just thought they were cool and happened to have their EJS brochures handy :D

[xcmountain80]

Very nice I like! Wish I could afford it.


Aaron

[OverlandZJ]

VERY nice! My old eyes cant make out the print on tent cover...what MFG'r is that?

Wish i had the opportunity/nerve that allowed me to fab/market items like this, i'd actually enjoy going into work again.

[Willman]

Very nice I like! Wish I could afford it.


Aaron

Welcome to the Club!!!!!:shakin:

Sorry...couldn't help myself!!!:hehe:


Nice trailer!!!!!

I would love to see that in person!

:jumping:

[gearguywb]

I called them yesterday. Very nice to talk to..their web site is down due to changing servers.

[Andrew Walcker]

Great looking trailer!

[Wanderlusty]

Dang....I remember that first thread. I didn't realize these folks were right here practically in my back yard.

Hmmm......

[Scott Brady]

Do you know what type of suspension it comes with?

[cruiseroutfit]

VERY nice! My old eyes cant make out the print on tent cover...what MFG'r is that?....

That is the NEW Mombasa (aka Roof Top Tent), they are extremely different than the previous model. I played around with the one he had in Moab (which was the first in the US I am told) and subsequently one that arrived here in SLC a couple weeks back. A worthy alternative for the budget RTT option. I'm not sure if he is using those exclusively or if you can order any tent you like. I'm sure an Ezi-Awn would look great up there :cool:

[OverlandZJ]

That is the NEW Mombasa (aka Roof Top Tent), they are extremely different than the previous model. I played around with the one he had in Moab (which was the first in the US I am told) and subsequently one that arrived here in SLC a couple weeks back. A worthy alternative for the budget RTT option. I'm not sure if he is using those exclusively or if you can order any tent you like. I'm sure an Ezi-Awn would look great up there :cool:

Thats what i thought. I was too late to get in on that 1st container buyin. :rolleyes:

[LaOutbackTrail]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/rhodetrip/005.jpg
You'll notice that the full overhead rack means that you have access to the cargo boxes even with the tent deployed. Room for a bike on there too.

Can anyone tell me what this setup would cost?

[adventureduo]

I too, would like to know what the suspension setup is. This is a crucial part of the expedition towing setup.

[Willman]

I too, would like to know what the suspension setup is. This is a crucial part of the expedition towing setup.

Ditto!!!!

:chowtime:

[cruiseroutfit]

Suspension....

I "think" they are leaf sprung... from the dozen photos I snapped in Moab none were from a lower perspective.

Their sales material states: "3500lb axle gives plenty of load carrying capacity. Torsion and brake axles are available." Leading me to beleive not all of them come with torsion?

[Scott Brady]

The suspension is the key to a good trailer foundation from my experience.

Before the Chaser, I had essentially given up on expedition trailers completely because of poor suspension design and lack of dampening. Torsion axles or leafs with no shocks require travel speeds on unimproved surfaces to be reduced too much and the trailer contents get destroyed from the vibration and impacts.

The Kimberly Kamper has a good suspension. I don't know what the Campa uses.

Of course I am pretty happy with my Chaser, but 12,000 miles in a year with no failures will do that to a guy ;).

[LaOutbackTrail]

:yikes: I emailed Outlander Trailers and they sent me the literature.
I think with the light use one of these trailers would see from me, they would serve well for me. I will likely bite the bullet next year. Especially if I get the rooftop tent this year, and want something more....
I would be getting the base model anyways..... cheaping it. If I could get one used for cheaper that would be even better.

[LaOutbackTrail]

the rest of the lit.

[Big Daddy Chia]

Man thats much more affrodable then the Adventure Trailers. Evern if you got the base one you could get everything else cheaper at places like tractor supply company and what not.

[Andrew Walcker]

The suspension is the key to a good trailer foundation from my experience.

Before the Chaser, I had essentially given up on expedition trailers completely because of poor suspension design and lack of dampening. Torsion axles or leafs with no shocks require travel speeds on unimproved surfaces to be reduced too much and the trailer contents get destroyed from the vibration and impacts.

The Kimberly Kamper has a good suspension. I don't know what the Campa uses.

Of course I am pretty happy with my Chaser, but 12,000 miles in a year with no failures will do that to a guy ;).

:iagree: When looking for a trailer start with the suspension and work your way up. If you are not happy with how it tows or its off road capabilties (clearance, articulation, smoothness, etc) than you won't be happy with the rest of it!

[Martyn]

The suspension is the key to a good trailer foundation from my experience.

Before the Chaser, I had essentially given up on expedition trailers completely because of poor suspension design and lack of dampening. Torsion axles or leafs with no shocks require travel speeds on unimproved surfaces to be reduced too much and the trailer contents get destroyed from the vibration and impacts.

The Kimberly Kamper has a good suspension. I don't know what the Campa uses.

Of course I am pretty happy with my Chaser, but 12,000 miles in a year with no failures will do that to a guy ;).

CampaUSA uses leaf springs and shocks, all the South African trailer manufacturers I know of use this set up. It's usually paired with a mechanical surge brake on the axle but that story is for a different thread !

[Rhode Trip]

CampaUSA uses leaf springs and shocks, all the South African trailer manufacturers I know of use this set up. It's usually paired with a mechanical surge brake on the axle but that story is for a different thread !

Leaf springs, while they don't offer the refined ride you get on a trailer of the quality of the AT, have the benefit of being very hard to break. And if you do, they are usually a simple repair in the field.

[Rezarf <><]

Leaf springs, while they don't offer the refined ride you get on a trailer of the quality of the AT, have the benefit of being very hard to break. And if you do, they are usually a simple repair in the field.

Good point!

Trailing arm suspensions are the STUFF! However, leafs are dead nuts reliable for the cost. And I can carry two spares for less than 60 bucks.


Drew

[Nullifier]

I don't know what the Campa uses. .

The campa uses a leaf spring design with 7 leaves per side on a 5,500# axle. Shocks and stabilzer arms are used to improve stability and ride, so it tows very well! Your right on having a good suspension on a trailer it is critical. It is an area that most skimp on but should be an area that gets a good portion of the design time and budget so it functions properly.

What campa and AT use are at theoppisite sides of trailer suspension. Both have their ups and downs but I would saythat both companies make a quality unit.

[Allen Bosely]

Does anyone have Outlander Trailers web address? I tryed the only one I have, outlandertrailers.com but it is not active.

Allen

[COONASS]

Does anyone have Outlander Trailers web address? I tryed the only one I have, outlandertrailers.com but it is not active.

Allen



The website is down...

Here is Outlander's (Robert) # 501 681 4573



Jacque

[LaOutbackTrail]

I'm going to go look at the trailers some time pretty soon and probably buy one this year. I'll put it to good use and good abuse and then report back to yahs.

[Doin_It]

This always works for me.............

http://www.outlandertrailers.com/outlander_Trailer/outlander_Trailer.html

[Ramjet]

This always works for me.............

http://www.outlandertrailers.com/outlander_Trailer/outlander_Trailer.html


Me too. http://www.outlandertrailers.com/outlander_Trailer/outlander_Trailer.html

[huskyfargo]

That's how I found him and bought mine!
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG004.jpg

I should be picking it up at the end of this week! : ))

[bigwapitijohnny]

Huskyfargo,

You are going to love your trailer. I use mine all the time...:smiley_drive:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/bigwapitijohnny/Outlander%20trailer/IMG_3617.jpg

Congratulations!

BWJ

[huskyfargo]

[QUOTE=bigwapitijohnny;739350]Huskyfargo,

You are going to love your trailer. I use mine all the time...:smiley_drive:

When did you get yours?
I think I may have seen this one being built. It looks awesome!

[huskyfargo]

I get to pick up my Outlander tomorrow! I can't wait!!!:wings:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG009.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG008.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG007.jpg

[bigwapitijohnny]

When did you get yours?
I think I may have seen this one being built. It looks awesome!

Thanks for the kind words...I picked mine up in late July. We have used our Sherpa 8 times since then. Last trip was out at Beaver lake by Rogers two weeks ago...

Congratulations again!

Regards,

BWJ

[Ramjet]

I get to pick up my Outlander tomorrow! I can't wait!!!:wings:

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG009.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG008.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/MG007.jpg

That is so sweet. As much as I love the AT trailers, this one is awesome as well. And the price is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing.

[huskyfargo]

Here are a couple more pics after I got it home and got some of my gear loaded.
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/image-197947075.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l618/huskyfargo/Jeep/image-1409259297.jpg

If you can't tell, I'm super excited about this thing!!!:wings:

Thanks Robert!!!

Ramjet: Another great thing about these trailers, besides the fantastic price, is the fact that so many options can be easily added in time. It's almost like a stack of legos; you can undo and redo, adding and subtracting different options as needed or desired. After looking at so many trailers online, and then visiting with Robert, I was more than comfortable with this transaction. I can't recommend these enough!

[Borrego60]

Looks nice, I have the Horizon from AT and love it. Will torture it this week in the Mojave desert,my home on wheels.