Travel trailer / Camper Rigs

[Minty JL]

Ok, so it looks like I will have some life changes(personal) in the next 18 months which will allow me to get back to my roots. So I will be looking for a Camper but can be multi-purpose. I have a Mojave, so weight is one of my strong considerations til I LS swap.

Looking to see what you're all running and got. I think this set up will cover everything I need, after 20 years in the Army I don't need a much and have no need for an onboard bath. The AC is the only option I care about, I can handle cold.........hot and sticky.....hell no

New: $26k'ish, prefer new
Used: $14kish, if super clean, I will save the money.

Intech Flyer Explorer: https://intech.com/rv/models/flyer/explore/

Dry Weight

1,580 - 2,110 lbs

Low weight, open space to accommodate other people or for my MTB, packs, solo stove and additional for drinks cooler. I also like the pull out kitchen station as well.

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[TheOpa]

Ok, so it looks like I will have some life changes(personal) in the next 18 months which will allow me to get back to my roots. So I will be looking for a Camper but can be multi-purpose. I have a Mojave, so weight is one of my strong considerations til I LS swap.

Looking to see what you're all running and got. I think this set up will cover everything I need, after 20 years in the Army I don't need a much and have no need for an onboard bath. The AC is the only option I care about, I can handle cold.........hot and sticky.....hell no

Intech Flyer Explorer: https://intech.com/rv/models/flyer/explore/

Dry Weight

1,580 - 2,110 lbs

Low weight, open space to accommodate other people or for my MTB, packs, solo stove and additional for drinks cooler. I also like the pull out kitchen station as well.

I don’t own one but I have looked at these before. I like the construction and the capability. If you go to an RV show they will likely be there and have a price discount on them that is difficult to pass up.

 

[legacy_etu]

Ok, so it looks like I will have some life changes(personal) in the next 18 months which will allow me to get back to my roots. So I will be looking for a Camper but can be multi-purpose. I have a Mojave, so weight is one of my strong considerations til I LS swap.

Looking to see what you're all running and got. I think this set up will cover everything I need, after 20 years in the Army I don't need a much and have no need for an onboard bath. The AC is the only option I care about, I can handle cold.........hot and sticky.....hell no

Intech Flyer Explorer: https://intech.com/rv/models/flyer/explore/

Dry Weight

1,580 - 2,110 lbs

Low weight, open space to accommodate other people or for my MTB, packs, solo stove and additional for drinks cooler. I also like the pull out kitchen station as well.

oh hell yeah! That looks sweet. Combining two of my favorite things, camping and riding!! I've been looking for a new camper as well but more geared for use by the whole family.

 

[Minty JL]

oh hell yeah! That looks sweet. Combining two of my favorite things, camping and riding!! I've been looking for a new camper as well but more geared for use by the whole family.

Since its an open trailer, I can use it for almost anything. Plus where its a camper there might be some tax benefits(refer to your CPA)

 

[Minty JL]

Intech looks like a solid brand. I was looking at the Pursue but found my Oregon Trailer and went with that. Mine is really small tho. Another cool thing about the Intech is you can use it for hauling stuff if you want.

Yeah very much a multi-purpose investment

 

[TestMule]

I tow a teardrop made in Southern Oregon around 2005.

 

[Minty JL]

I will definitely grab a Starlink Roam to go with it as I work remotely.

 

[AdrianVall]

I had both a Flyer Explore, but quickly upgraded to a Flyer Discover. Can't stand up straight in the explore, and it was just a tad too small for my family. So depending on your circumstances, you may want to consider the Discover if you need a bit more space. The Discover also has an indoor kitchen/sink, which is convenient. I ended up selling the Discover, only because we wanted to get out of the camping scene. Florida camping is a joke with how many people are down here and how little camp sites are available. It was very frustrating.

 

[professorkx]

We have had a ton of camping rigs, from class A to off road adventure trailers, so have a good perspective of what we like. I’ve added pictures of the three comparable rigs we have had.

First, good choice on your trailer. I like the bed on the side, gives you a lot of interior room. You can get a screen to cover the rear opening to keep the bugs out with the back open. Front counter is a nice addition. A few things to consider.

- we hated the outside kitchen on the Opus (among other things we didn’t like), as there wasn’t an inside cooking option. When the weather got nasty (wind and rain mostly) we couldn’t cook meals. So, make sure you have an inside cooking option. We have a small Jetboil Genesis when we camp in just the Jeep, and would be a good inside cooking option since your trailer has a counter.
- the trailer you posted doesn’t have good ground clearance, so might be a good idea to look and see if the springs can be mounting on top of the axle if they are mounted below in stock form. This is an easy/cheap way to get ground clearance. If you can’t get more ground clearance, might want to look at other options if you plan to get off the main routes for camping.
- check the interior height at the AC unit and make sure it’s tall enough so you can walk front to back without hitting your head. May not seem like a big deal, but it will quickly become an irritation if it’s too low.
- the addition of the heater is a good option. We camp in snow, so used a buddy heater inside the roof top tent to get things warm before bed and in the cargo trailer with the window cracked open without any issues. The Opus had a heater that worked well, and it made things pleasant inside.
- these trailers were not available years ago, so I built my own out of a cargo trailer. You can see the kitchen up front in the picture with my spouse unit, porta potty was just inside the door by the fridge, bed folded up into the wall so I could carry my Adventure bike, insulated, carpeted walls, fridge, screen for rear opening, etc. this build cost about $9,000 total, but probably a little more now. If you have some building skills, you might think about just building your own. We always regretted selling that trailer to buy the Opus as my home built trailer was better than the Opus. While the Opus is a good idea, execution was poor, so only had it one year.

We are at a place in our life that we want comfort, but still want adventures in the Jeep an on the adventure bike, so we now have an Adventure motorhome that will take us places a motorhome shouldn’t go…but it’s an expensive alternative.

good luck in your search.

Rick

 

[GeneralMaximus]

That Intech looks like it fits the bill, for what you need. I like the all aluminum cage, no rust and no wood rot. A bare minimum camper/toy hauler for the minimalist outdoorsman. Unfortunately for me, the wife says we must have a dry bath so I’m stuck with a big hunking trailer.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Since its an open trailer, I can use it for almost anything. Plus where its a camper there might be some tax benefits(refer to your CPA)

Fairly certain it has to have a permanently installed head and galley to qualify though I'm not a CPA so YMMV.

 

[Minty JL]

Fairly certain it has to have a permanently installed head and galley to qualify though I'm not a CPA so YMMV.

I did see that. But it seems some states allow it

 

[TheOpa]

We have had a ton of camping rigs, from class A to off road adventure trailers, so have a good perspective of what we like. I’ve added pictures of the three comparable rigs we have had.

First, good choice on your trailer. I like the bed on the side, gives you a lot of interior room. You can get a screen to cover the rear opening to keep the bugs out with the back open. Front counter is a nice addition. A few things to consider.

- we hated the outside kitchen on the Opus (among other things we didn’t like), as there wasn’t an inside cooking option. When the weather got nasty (wind and rain mostly) we couldn’t cook meals. So, make sure you have an inside cooking option. We have a small Jetboil Genesis when we camp in just the Jeep, and would be a good inside cooking option since your trailer has a counter.
- the trailer you posted doesn’t have good ground clearance, so might be a good idea to look and see if the springs can be mounting on top of the axle if they are mounted below in stock form. This is an easy/cheap way to get ground clearance. If you can’t get more ground clearance, might want to look at other options if you plan to get off the main routes for camping.
- check the interior height at the AC unit and make sure it’s tall enough so you can walk front to back without hitting your head. May not seem like a big deal, but it will quickly become an irritation if it’s too low.
- the addition of the heater is a good option. We camp in snow, so used a buddy heater inside the roof top tent to get things warm before bed and in the cargo trailer with the window cracked open without any issues. The Opus had a heater that worked well, and it made things pleasant inside.
- these trailers were not available years ago, so I built my own out of a cargo trailer. You can see the kitchen up front in the picture with my spouse unit, porta potty was just inside the door by the fridge, bed folded up into the wall so I could carry my Adventure bike, insulated, carpeted walls, fridge, screen for rear opening, etc. this build cost about $9,000 total, but probably a little more now. If you have some building skills, you might think about just building your own. We always regretted selling that trailer to buy the Opus as my home built trailer was better than the Opus. While the Opus is a good idea, execution was poor, so only had it one year.

We are at a place in our life that we want comfort, but still want adventures in the Jeep an on the adventure bike, so we now have an Adventure motorhome that will take us places a motorhome shouldn’t go…but it’s an expensive alternative.

good luck in your search.

Rick

This is great advice!

 

[Minty JL]

All great discussion point and advise.

1) the wife issue thing is going to resolve itself soon lol
2) I'm only 5'7".......so I'm good on interior height
3) Yes, a rear screen will be added
4) I'm not going crazy off roading with it. I will drop it either at the trail head or camp ground before I hit the trails.
5) AC for sure, heat I can do w/o
6) larger battery(s) and solar panels on the roof

 

[TestMule]

All great discussion point and advise.

1) the wife issue thing is going to resolve itself soon lol
2) I'm only 5'7".......so I'm good on interior height
3) Yes, a rear screen will be added
4) I'm not going crazy off roading with it. I will drop it either at the trail head or camp ground before I hit the trails.
5) AC for sure, heat I can do w/o
6) larger battery(s) and solar panels on the roof

Regarding No. 6 on your list....

I'd suggest going with portable panels vs. fixed as you can't always park in a spot that provides optimum sun capture. The portable panels can be moved around, and they are small enough to stow easily.

Also, consider LiFE P04 batteries as part of a portable power station vs. fixed in your trailer. The advantages of these are 1) lighter weight, 2) longer life, 3) more charging cycles and, 4) safety. Lead acid and LI batteries have their drawbacks in all 4 of those categories. The portability of the power station also means you have a backup source at home if needed. Just make sure that you calculate the load you need to support all electrical devices used with your trailer (A/C, fans, stoves, fridge, etc...) and get the appropriately sized batteries and/or power station.

Good luck!

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