Lots of threads about how to tow, but not much about what everyone is towing.

Starting to research travel trailers to tow behind my D110. Just me, the wife, and a 90# furball.

I'm interested in something that isn't restricted to paved roads. Not rock-crawling capable, but I want to avoid RV parks, Walmart parking lots, and other humans.

I'm an old retired paratrooper and have certain minimum requirements--

• a real bed (not sleeping on the table),
• a real toilet (not squatting in the, woods, or on a suitcase)
• A real shower (no sun-warmed garden hose outside).

I know that limits my options, and makes me sound like a wimp. Not concerned about the latter, I've proven my ability to be miserable in extreme conditions.

What do you all have, or recommend? Any good sites, for researching off road trailers? Anything to be wary of?

 

Without knowing a price range... here's the rig we have for on and off road that meet your punch list. Not cheap but then again neither is the Defender Kimberley Kampers (Made in AUS - USA importer & distributor link) - they have a variety of models but this is the Hybrid model that is effectively the same tow height as our 110x. Nice setup and tows great behind the 110x. In particular I like the distance from back of rig to trailer front locker as it allows the rear door to full open and the McHitch has a massive amount of articulation.

I don't have a lot of pics but here's a few:
Pawnee Grasslands - FourMile Area - Assorted Images from Pickup

Others here have a lot more experience both with the Kimberley and assorted other units. This link in the forums and others may be helpful.

Happy Hunting

 

I agree with Huc. I have the exact setup he does. The wife and I spent two months traveling the west with it. A bonus is it fits in the garage. Couldn't be happier.

 

We just picked up an Airstream Basecamp REI edition for all the same reasons you listed. While we haven’t had a chance to take it out yet we are quite excited about the toilet as this is quite the upgrade from our tent. We are taking it down to Asheville for our honeymoon in May, along with a day of fun at the Land Rover Experience.

 

The Basecamp is an awesome choice, you should also check out the Winnebago Hike 100 and the Lance Enduro. Taxa also has some good options but lacks the wet bath you’re looking for. Happy hunting!

 

we tow an airstream 22’ Bambi. Not really off road, but it has a real bed, real bathroom, and separate shower. Lots put a lift on it to get a bit extra clearance and at 22’, it fits in all the state parks.

 

Wow that's very cool, do you find that your P300 ok to tow

 

Wow! Really nice...

The P300 engine has zero problems with towing up to 3.5 tonne or 7700# ± max.


We live outside Asheville off NC-197, one of the only few remaining unpaved 4.2mi section just below my house.

Be sure to find Old NC-105 and Wiseman's View. One sweet perspective on the Linville Gorge Wilderness and river / falls near the northern entry road. It's about 35 miles NE of Asheville and not far off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Of course, by BRP it's 58mi . We follow US19E from Burnsville to Spruce Pine then across to US-221 south.

 

Take a look at NuCamp's line of TAB trailers, especially Boondock editions.



With any trailer, you may have issues with the spare tire interacting with the trailer jack. We solved this issue by using a removable jack

 

First, I appreciate ALL of the feedback! Keep it coming!

@RH5555 thanks for bringing up the spare, tire!/rear door clearance challenge. I already have this frustration towing my car hauler. I can't keep my ratchet straps under the rear cargo floor be when I need them I'm hooked and can't open the rear door!

For those pulling a Basecamp this looks like a problem that can't be resolved by removing or repositioning the jack. The tongue appears from pictures to be too short to allow the door to open without hitting the propane tank cover?