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Thread: Upgraded to an Adventure Trailer Chaser

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    Default Upgraded to an Adventure Trailer Chaser

    As some of you may or may not know, I purchased a TenTrax trailer back in 2002. At the time, it fit my needs quite well. The more I towed it (Alot of different places including over the Rubicon) the more I became frustrated with a few points. Namely the suspension, tent and space. I grew tired of finding broken items in the storage area i.e lantern globes and glass items. It got to the point where I would not pack breakable items in the TenTrax.

    The TenTrax did it's job for five years. My son loved it (He's eight years old) and we have enjoyed many good times with it. Hopefully memories that will last our lifetime...alot of great father and son time (I usually have my father, son, or both with me).

    Now faced with the needs of a growing family (We're expecting a daughter in December) and seeing the overall quality, fit and finish of Redline's Chaser, I decided to sell the TenTrax. Luckily for me, the TenTrax was sold by word of mouth to the first guy that heard it was for sale...again thanks Redline.

    Originally, I thought I would go with a Chaser. I had a few brief e-mails with Mario that were very pleasant and prompt in there returns. I got the chance to poke around Redline's and of course read the reviews from other buyers here. All while shopping around to see what else was out there. I looked around, toyed with numerous ideas that ranged from a Kimberly Kamper to a tear drop trailer with custom suspension. I knew I wanted the next trailer to last me longer than five years.

    After meeting Mario, Martyn and everybody else at the Pyramid Lake Adventure Gathering, my decision to go with an Adventure Trailer product was reaffirmed.

    A great product made by good guys with cool clients. What could be better?

    So...Yesterday morning my father and I left Reno at 6:30a.m. enroute to Upland CA. Home of Adventure Trailers World Headquarters...We arrived in Upland, hung out for a little while, the trailer was hooked up and we returned to Reno. We walked in the house at 1:59 a.m.


    Her she is...now if I can get someone to sell me their Landcruiser since the jeep was sold also, I'll be back in business.








    7.3 Super Duty, 4X4, Ext Cab Shortbed, 6 Spd Manual. Hawk FWC
    2006 Jeep Unlimited
    Lexus is250 AWD (Hers)

    1980 HJ45 Diesel LBP (Sold to some dude in Utah)
    1984 Troopy, ExPo White (Sold to the same dude in Utah that bought my other dream truck)
    Kimberly Kamper (Sold to the Toyota Shaman)

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    Way to go!
    You will absolutely LOVE the Chaser!
    I have no doubt!

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    Congratulations! That's one heck of a round trip isn't it?! You're gonna love your AT...now get that tow rig and let's make plans to break it in!!!
    1999 Toyota 100-Series Land Cruiser...not nearly stock
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    Congrats on your purchase! You'll be a happy camper!

    The choices grew slim quickly you noted!
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    Quote Originally Posted by spressomon
    Congratulations! That's one heck of a round trip isn't it?! You're gonna love your AT...now get that tow rig and let's make plans to break it in!!!
    Hopefully I'll be picking one up in two weeks from Ken Hanna. I'll let you know how it goes.
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    2006 Jeep Unlimited
    Lexus is250 AWD (Hers)

    1980 HJ45 Diesel LBP (Sold to some dude in Utah)
    1984 Troopy, ExPo White (Sold to the same dude in Utah that bought my other dream truck)
    Kimberly Kamper (Sold to the Toyota Shaman)

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    Wow, looks great. Which number did you receive. Well now you have something to modify until your new tow vehicle arrives. Great color choice.




    Just a shot or two of the inside to give you an idea of how I filled mine up.

    A Costco 2x4 table fits nicely against the back wall.


    Again beautiful trailer let me know if you have any questions regarding my modifications.

    Enjoy.
    Justin
    2006 Adventure Trailers - Chaser #15
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    Very nice job on the brake lights. It's number 45...
    7.3 Super Duty, 4X4, Ext Cab Shortbed, 6 Spd Manual. Hawk FWC
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    Lexus is250 AWD (Hers)

    1980 HJ45 Diesel LBP (Sold to some dude in Utah)
    1984 Troopy, ExPo White (Sold to the same dude in Utah that bought my other dream truck)
    Kimberly Kamper (Sold to the Toyota Shaman)

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    Congrats on the trailer!

    So, if I am correct your new tow rig will match your trailer too? (that 80 looked really nice)

    Robb
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    Congratulations and wise choice Can't wait to see what will be towing #45 around!
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    Congrats Jereme! I think that trailer would look really nice behind my white 4Runner until you find a tow rig. I would be happy to break it in for you.
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