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Exventure Trailers Are Made In Clintonville Wisconsin At Schutt Industries Facility
Schutt Industries makes military and civilian and commercial trailers. I ordered my Exventure XV-3 and got the call it was ready several months later. Jumped in my van and drove from California to the beautiful town of Clintonville WI to pick it up. It was amazing to meet some of the folks who built my trailer and see the amazing facility it was built in. Check out the Schutt Industries Website for detailed specifications and detailed information on the company and its products.
Why Did I Decide To Buy A Exventure Off-Road Trailer To Tow Behind My Jeeps?
My Jeep Wrangler Willys Ecodiesel is heavy! (See Jeep Blogpost here) A 3.0 Liter Ecodiesel adds 300 or 400 lbs to the weight of a standard Jeep. After installing front and rear bumpers a winch and roof rack I could only carry a little gear, my wife and myself without going over GVWR. Since I would be bringing my wife and trying to keep here comfortable I decided to add a Xventure XV-3. Essentially adding another axle.
What Do I Carry In My Xventure XV-3 On My Overlanding Trips?
I made a video showing gear I carry when I am Overlanding. Click on this link and go to Youtube to see that video here. I am also including a list below. Items can change but generally speaking this is it.
Large Cooler - How To Pack A Cooler Blogpost Here.
Zarges Bear Resistant Dry Storage Container - See Blogpost Here.
Small Weber Grill
2-5 Gallon Water Gerry Cans - 1 In Trailer And 1 Mounted Trailer Fender
1-5 Gallon Diesel Gerry Can Mounted To Fender
Privacy Shelter - See Privacy Shelter Review Youtube Video Here.
Camp Chairs
2 Types Of Canopy Shelters
3 Frontrunner Boxes - Containing Misc Items Cooking Utensils, Cleaning Supplies, Bug Spray, Candles and other items. 1 Box Contains Buddy Heater
Roof Top Tent Mounted To Trailer Rack - See Youtube RTT Review Video Here.
Tool Box
Fire Pit
Fold Up Table Mounted to Tailgate
Front Tool Box Storage - Maps, Tie Down Straps, more tools, and other miscallaneous items needed on trips.
2 Folding Tables -1 Inside Trailer - 1 Mounted To Tonneau Cover
Large Welcome Mat Mounted to Tonneau Cover
Why Did I Choose A Exventure XV-3 As The Off-Road Trailer I Would Purchase
There are really 2 types of off-road trailers I considered. Teardrops and cargo. Both have a lot of great features. Teardrops are like a capsule you can easily climb in to sleep with little preparation. Open a door and climb in. Many have rear hatches with kitchen setups. Cargo trailers are just that, cargo trailers. All off-road trailer have enhancements that allow them to perform on rugged trails.
Best Qualities Of A Teardrop Trailer With The Ability To Carry More Gear
Carrying more gear was my priority. I realized the cargo trailer was going to be best suited for what we needed and wanted to do. I would install a roof top tent that would set up almost as quickly as teardrop setup. The Exventure is constructed in a manner I felt would make it the most durable and capable of the cargo trailers.
Here is list of some of the features:
Has Parking Brakes! Big Feature For Me. Each Wheel Has Its Own Brake Lever.
Constructed Completely of Aluminum
Huck Bolted (like large pop rivets) Not Welded - No Welds To Fatigue and Break
Solid Torsion Axle - Very Durable and Parts Available Everywhere
Infinitely Customizable - Many Options Available From Factory
10 Year Warranty
Completely Wired For Adding Additional Lighting and Other Accessories With High Quality Electrical Connectors
Many Great Features Included In Base Model
Military Spec Construction
Equipped With A Tri-Axis Hitch Allowing Trailer To Move Independently Of Tow Vehicle
The CU Off-Road Max - Coupler Hitch (More Information Here)
My Exventure Trailer came with the Max Coupler Tri-Axis Articulating Hitch. Every good off-road trailer will have a articulating hitch that allows it to adjust to terrain changes occurring between the tow vehicle and trailer. For a extensive explanation of off-road hitches including how to install and hitch in operation see my Youtube Video. This link takes you to the Youtube video. How To Install Off-Road 3 Axis Hitch For Adventure Overlanding Trailer
A Off-Road Trailer Has Many Advantages And Few Disadvantages
There are a few challenges when towing a off-road trailer on Overlanding Trips. Here are a few that come to mind. My opinion is the benefits make them worthwhile to own,.
Expense - The Good Ones Are Expensive - Additional Insurance and Fees
Fuel Consumption - Not a Big Concern With My Ecodiesels Because MPG Hight
Difficult To Turn Around - Must Plan Moves In Advance
Might Limit Your Ability To Take On Some Trails
Potential For Theft - They Attract A Lot Of Attention
Exventure XV-3 Has Opened Doors To Adventure And Allowed Us To Go On Trips We Never Would Otherwise
Never a bit of buyers remorse. My XV-3 is one of the coolest things I have ever owned. It is a well engineered super high quality product, built to last and performs exactly as advertised. Made in USA. Built by a awesome group of highly skilled workers in a state of the are facility. There are a lot of nice off-road trailers but I like the Exventure best!
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