Jeep Popup from The Trailer Depot
We just learned about an interesting Jeep authorized popup trailer from The Trailer Depot. This looks like a good basic popup that can handle some off road driving.
Month: April 2013
Tow Rig Upgrades
Like many, we’ve had our tow rig (a 2007 FJ Cruiser) for many years before getting into the ORT game. This last week we did our first major road trip with the truck & trailer and noticed that while our FJ is awesome on the trail, it’s not amazing at towing a 1500lb trailer uphill in the wind, especially running 33″ tires. We’re looking into upgrade options to help remedy the situation. So we’re wondering what the best upgrades are (in general) to make a tow rig perform a little better on the highway.
Buy or Build?
With the publication of FJC Magazines first review of the Manley Explore trailer in the April 2013 issue, the question once again comes up: is it better to buy a trailer ready to go, or to build one from a used military-style trailer?
To put the cart before the horse, the answer of course is that it depends on your situation. Time and money are the two main variables in this equation, but don’t forget about skill.