Adventure Trailers Vs. Sierra 4x4 trailers

[ccfdcal]

Ok so I am looking at buying either an AT or a Sierra 4x4 trailer next spring. Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences with either company? I'm not so concerened with AT. I have researched their products and I believe them to be solid. Sierra 4x4 also appears to be of good quality and at a significant price difference. I just haven't seen as much posted about Sierra as I have AT. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[loren85022]

Whats pulling it? Where will you be going?

[uscggm]

IMHO AT has the better suspension and more options.

[elcoyote]

ccfdcal, if you have not seen an AT up close, we will have 2 Chasers at SEMA Nov 1-4 in the outside vehicle display. I see from your avatar that you are in Henderson. Drop me a PM, I'll give you my mobile # and I will give you the full tour.

[cnynrat]

We purchased a used AT Horizon a little over a year ago. I've had a few occasions to speak with both Mario and Martyn, and have always found that the level of customer service they provide is nothing but superb. We get treated just as though we had bought the trailer new from them. Great guys to deal with.

[ccfdcal]

Whats pulling it? Where will you be going?

I'll be pulling it with a 2010JKU. Hopefully traveling to the San Juan mountains and all over Utah and Nevada.

[mrchips]

I would buy a AT Trailer, you cant go wrong, as you get what you pay for and also the resale value is there if need be. I see the Sierra Trailer has leaf springs, no where near as good as the air bag suspension of the AT on and or off road. My 2 cents.

[bob]

Both are excellent trailers. AT has been involved heavily with off roading and it appears to be their lives as well. I have looked at their trailers closely for the last few years, and set them as the standard to be at or above. There are other quality trailers on the market. Be sure to look at everything when spending this type of money is my only recommendation.

[dflesher65]

I LOVE my AT Chaser! I pull mine with an 06 LJ with 4.10 gears..although 4.88's would be nicer.

[cwvandy]

I purchased a new Horizon about a year and half ago. I could not be happier with my decision and my purchase.
I think you can find a great deal of information on this portal (as well as others) about the build quality, the design detail and unequaled off-road suspension of ATs. I have put about 30K miles on my trailer (with about half of these hard off-road miles) and have found the AT product flawless. The rave reviews are not overstated.
As someone who has worked for 25 years in some of the better consumer product companies around (Nike, Patagonia) I can state quite unequivocally that there is no better customer service anywhere than that offered by AT. Martyn and Mario continually go way above and beyond anything I have ever encountered for any product. They respond immediately, they never, ever, nickel and dime customers and follow up quickly with advice, shipments, and questions.
ATs are not cheap. The simple reality, however, is that you get what you pay for. And then some. Buy an AT. You won't be disappointed.
Chris Van Dyke

[jcbrandon]

I can't tell you what you should spend your money on. I can tell you that both products are designed and built by guys who use the products themselves and would probably be making them even if it weren't their jobs. I know the owners of both companies and have spent time in each of their shops. They are good guys who I am proud to consider my friends. I know that the design decisions they make in their products are based on hard-won, real-world experience.

If I were shopping for a trailer my decision would come down to the features I want and my budget. Both are solid products so choose the one that fits the best for you.

[Inc]

I had the owner of Sierra 4x4 Trailers build a one of a kind jeep for me. His work is top notch, and attention to detail is second to none. I have never seen someone with as fine an eye for details and the small things. It really is amazing. He can and will build pretty much anything you want, so if you don't see it, call him and ask. He'd be glad to talk to you about your dream trailer and build you the perfect one. He work blows me away and he is a nice guy too. He has made some super custom trailers for his clients and he takes care of them and stands beside his products 100%.

AT is no joke either, obviously they haven't become what they are by making bad trailers. Their prices are overly high IMO, and because you pay more doesn't mean the product is inherently better, especially in this case.

Either way you'd be happy, but don't discount S4x4 just because he isn't as well known as AT. I really suggest calling Chris, the owner of S4x4, and talk to him directly. He'll take care of you for sure.

[TaoOfJodi]

Things to think about... How much space you need? Who is coming with you? Do you like to cook? Our AT Horizon is perfect. We spend a lot of time cooking and the Horizon makes it so convenient. The external storage boxes keep you well organized and you don't have to go searching through the main box to find what you need. This is especially helpful when you have stopped on the road or trail for a bite.

[BeachinFJ]

I'm still amazed at what the AT Chaser can do. Very happy with trailer, no buyers remorse. Customer service second to none.:ylsmoke:

[Hannibal USA]

We are a newer company in the eyes of the Expo forum crowd, so here are couple items about us. First we come from 30 years of Family aviation biz, so failure is not a option.

http://www.4wdmechanix.com/Video-Review-Sierra-4x4-Trailers.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/129_1110_sierra_4x4_off_road_trailer/index.html

http://www.sierra4x4trailers.com/

As far as leaf spring vs. Air bag..we offer both, but most of our customers prefer the soft ride leaf springs that is proven and maintenance free. We offer the independent air bag suspension as a option.

We also can build any trailer you want for a fair price, 90% of the trailers are manufactured and assembled in house. So this mean you start with a blank canvas, and you are the artist and and we are your brush and paint. :)

Our trailers like AT's come with Title's and VIN's approved by the DMV.

All of Sierra 4x4 Trailers are in CAD programs. So if your trailer is custom and you need parts 10 years from now, we keep the drawing's in a file so that is not a issue.

*Added Info: We are bit overwhelmed with orders right now so we apologize if we do not return call's or E-mails that day. We are also working hard to speed up the build time on our trailers. Plus we have been working on new layouts on our trailers to make it possible to have a customer order a trailer, and it would be ready for delivery in 2 weeks. This new layout is not a go as of right now, and will take some time to stream line this plan.*

[adventureduo]

I've seen both in person and on the trail and they're both quality trailers. IMHO you can't go wrong with either. My personal opinion would be to run a leaf sprung trailer for remote back country exploration as i can fix it much easier if something goes wrong. But like i said, that's my personal opinion.

[ccfdcal]

We are a newer company in the eyes of the Expo forum crowd, so here are couple items about us. First we come from 30 years of Family aviation biz, so failure is not a option.

http://www.4wdmechanix.com/Video-Review-Sierra-4x4-Trailers.html

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/129_1110_sierra_4x4_off_road_trailer/index.html

http://www.sierra4x4trailers.com/

As far as leaf spring vs. Air bag..we offer both, but most of our customers prefer the soft ride leaf springs that is proven and maintenance free. We offer the independent air bag suspension as a option.

We also can build any trailer you want for a fair price, 90% of the trailers are manufactured and assembled in house. So this mean you start with a blank canvas, and you are the artist and and we are your brush and paint. :)

Our trailers like AT's come with Title's and VIN's approved by the DMV.

All of Sierra 4x4 Trailers are in CAD programs. So if your trailer is custom and you need parts 10 years from now, we keep the drawing's in a file so that is not a issue.

*Added Info: We are bit overwhelmed with orders right now so we apologize if we do not return call's or E-mails that day. We are also working hard to speed up the build time on our trailers. Plus we have been working on new layouts on our trailers to make it possible to have a customer order a trailer, and it would be ready for delivery in 2 weeks. This new layout is not a go as of right now, and will take some time to stream line this plan.*

Will you be at SEMA next month? I'd love to check out your trailers in person and talk to you as well.

[Hannibal USA]

Will you be at SEMA next month? I'd love to check out your trailers in person and talk to you as well.

Maybe but no trailer, We have been overwhelmed with orders. I need to stay at the shop and get the customers trailers completed before I go and play. I can drive one to you a couple weeks after SEMA so you can look at one if you would like.

[mvbeggs]

I purchased a Chaser back in April. I have nothing but good things to say about AT and their products.

Our trailer has been on 2 trips over 3,000 miles. Very happy with the trailer and AT's support.

Can't speak to the Sierra 4x4 trailer as I don't have any first hand experience with them.

Good luck.

[bobwohlers]

I have been Overlanding for thirty years... I teach corporate and government off-roading. I could have purchased either trailer on my budget; price was not an option. As has been stated, both trailers are GREAT; period. I have visited both factories and met with the owners of each. I like both principles of the companies; they are dedicated to quality and customer service. In the end, I purchased a Sierra 4X4 trailer for several reasons. 1) I prefer a trailer with leaf springs and shocks that can be purchased practically anywhere I may be on the planet; rather than a "custom" suspension set up that may require carrying special components or long-distance shipping. 2) I was able to purchase a rather blank trailer that I could customize for less $$ than AT. 3) Where I live in California, Sierra 4X4 was closer and I could visit the factory easily. As you can see, my reasons for purchasing a Sierra trailer don't set the two apart very far; both are GREAT products. I can say that most other trailers I've looked at are not up to my standards/needs/desires. Most of all... Have fun with building and running your trailer. Bob www.discoveroffroading.com.

[TexGX]

I spent over a year with an older AT Horizon. I thought I was really going to like having it. The more I used it, the more I saw some design flaws and the less I used it. I hated the rear door. It was near impossible to getting anything out of it. Know the one I was storing did not have a fridge slide. This made life much more difficult. It did have a far amount of rust as well. Now this was a trailer that was stored outside most of it life in Prescott and in Phoenix. It would not have taken much to get it up to par. I do prefer the older style suspension over the new design. It was much simpler to fix in the field. If I was buying one I would have to look at the Jurgens Trailers that Bundu Gear is selling. I love their design. I have no experience with Sierra Trailers.

TexGX