Off Road Trailers & Towing
10-29-2010, 01:39 PM
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I like the lifetime trailer for casual camping, but that is not a good off road trailer. You would need ot swap out the entire axle, new wheels & tires as well as wheel wells, then you need to review the hitch and swap it out for a pintler or rotating ball. After all that, plus the original cost, might as well buy a true off road trailer.
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
I'm interested in the Lifetime Trailer (was looking at the Jumping Jack before the smaller Lifetime came out) as I don't want to climb up into the tent. Also want my 100lbs dog to be able to get in the tent. The adventure type trailers are awesome, but I personally have to rule out the "rooftop" type tents.
I am conceding that I can't take the trailer everywhere, but will use it more as a basecamp. However, with the lightweight of the trailer (I don't have a quad to put on top), the trailer could be pulled into several locations I go. Not everywhere, but it'll go where I need it to go and do what I need it to do.
I am conceding that I can't take the trailer everywhere, but will use it more as a basecamp. However, with the lightweight of the trailer (I don't have a quad to put on top), the trailer could be pulled into several locations I go. Not everywhere, but it'll go where I need it to go and do what I need it to do.
11-26-2010, 06:18 AM
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A m100 if you start looking you can find at a decent price and build as you see fit. I don't do a lot of ccamping, we do day trips on the trails and beach so I'm setting it up to grill and to carry all the trail stuff. Works great with a family of 4 and a dog, I don't have to much room in the jk. Trailer was a 1000, did a spring over and 36" tires
11-27-2010, 12:05 PM
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I'm interested in the Lifetime Trailer (was looking at the Jumping Jack before the smaller Lifetime came out) as I don't want to climb up into the tent. Also want my 100lbs dog to be able to get in the tent. The adventure type trailers are awesome, but I personally have to rule out the "rooftop" type tents.
I am conceding that I can't take the trailer everywhere, but will use it more as a basecamp. However, with the lightweight of the trailer (I don't have a quad to put on top), the trailer could be pulled into several locations I go. Not everywhere, but it'll go where I need it to go and do what I need it to do.
I am conceding that I can't take the trailer everywhere, but will use it more as a basecamp. However, with the lightweight of the trailer (I don't have a quad to put on top), the trailer could be pulled into several locations I go. Not everywhere, but it'll go where I need it to go and do what I need it to do.
11-27-2010, 12:15 PM
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I don't like the roof rack options for storage (or tent) as the roof storage racks tend to whistle down the highway and my JK will not fit in the garage with the rack on. So seems to be easier to just back up to the trailer, hook up, throw the rest of the gear on and go.
11-27-2010, 01:23 PM
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I have a 2dr too and yes....I understand what you're saying. I've never been a fan of the rooftop tents either. I used to guide out of the Cabella's Guide Tent here in AK. Fantastic tent. I had more than a couple hunters say to me that they thought that tent saved their lives. Even the 6 man tent takes up very little room. I would think with the inside loaded and say one of those racks that hook into a 2" receiver packed as well, I'd have enough room for a camping trip with my family. But I do understand the idea of a trailer. I guess I just wouldn't like to be towing around all that extra weight.
11-27-2010, 02:15 PM
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I have a 2dr too and yes....I understand what you're saying. I've never been a fan of the rooftop tents either. I used to guide out of the Cabella's Guide Tent here in AK. Fantastic tent. I had more than a couple hunters say to me that they thought that tent saved their lives. Even the 6 man tent takes up very little room. I would think with the inside loaded and say one of those racks that hook into a 2" receiver packed as well, I'd have enough room for a camping trip with my family. But I do understand the idea of a trailer. I guess I just wouldn't like to be towing around all that extra weight.
11-30-2010, 10:42 PM
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~$150 matching rims (probably need for any trailer build)
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
PM me if you want to come by and take a look at one... I am VERY local to you.
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
PM me if you want to come by and take a look at one... I am VERY local to you.
12-01-2010, 12:32 AM
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~$150 matching rims (probably need for any trailer build)
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
PM me if you want to come by and take a look at one... I am VERY local to you.
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
PM me if you want to come by and take a look at one... I am VERY local to you.
12-01-2010, 01:14 AM
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