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Agree. Smaller is better! More capable. Hard to find high quality small things. Stay tuned!

The 145 is 21 feet long and pushing 10 feet tall with a gwr of 6,100 pounds. That's not that small for an off-road trailer

@ but it is small compared to a lot of trailers that people are always comparing with these smaller overland trailers. People always say “idk why you’d pay $100k for a trailer this small when you can get one 4 times the size for $25k and blah blah blah”

@woolengrappler it's simply about the raw materials. If you build one with 18k of electronics alone it's gonna cost more regardless of size.

It is a fun one! Not sure on your question...

⁠I know ! My question is regarding the things you replaced on the engine to prevent failures. Mine recently got a leak from the radiator (coolant) and I want to do the same you did so I don’t have to worry about any other issues in the future

@christianalexander3904 It's a long list. Essentially all wear items that fail due to age. Think every gasket and anything rubber. Including radiator, water pump, oil pump...

⁠thank you ! I’ll start making a list. Here in Australia parts are not so bad but it will be an expensive restoration I think. Thank you again

Very welcome:)

Crazy how these were hyped by ROA as the best off road trailers in the world. Now they have moved on to Pause and MDC.

@@bartman1857 We're so upset by the whole experience, what an expensive mistake. Hopefully the lawsuit doesn't drag on too log as we're still making payments on the useless X195.

​@overlandcruisers that's a bummer. I know two people that have taken legal action against IO. One won full refund plus legal fees. One worked a deal with Tom's for trade in.

@@bartman1857 Thanks for that info, we're really not looking forward to suing them but they've left us no other option. We're already well over $35K, and 14 months, into the X195 and it has been nothing but trouble.

Check out the components used... rather different from most any trailer out there. It's all in the details. Still expensive tho

He could have got it for 85k 1,500 miles closer to home.

I agree. Nothing is trouble free. We deleted the awning for the reasons you found (not easy to use). Glad it's working well for you. So you bought it directly from Isaac?

@@TruckCamper I bought it new from Shaun at the South Fork CO dealer, but to avoid shipping charges I picked it up from Isaac at Imperial in WI. I found both very easy to work with.

Gotcha. Just out of curiosity... When did you pick it up? What was your build date? Check the VIN sticker on the side it will have the date.

@@TruckCamper I picked it up in August. The build date 10/23 although it was sold to me as 2024 model year.

Our Truma didn't work as well, they said that it wasn't properly plugged in which seemed a little odd.

It would seems that way. However, we have owned 3 truck campers and 1 Class C RV. All of them extensively modified for off road / off grid. I can tell you the cost difference in high quality components is HUGE. Lithium Battery, Larger Solar Systems, Acrylic Windows, HVAC systems... massive cost variance. I realize most people focus on SIZE. However, smaller/lighter is crucial for off road capability. We like getting away from people which requires more capability. We also travel 3+ Months per year and need higher quality. Is it worth it?? Not sure. Still crazy expensive.

It's a ton of money, no doubt.

Factory upgrades.

@TruckCamper very nice ! And glad you're back

@richbowie76 Thanks!!

Didn’t know that was possible

Excellent! Lots of great features for sure. Thanks for sharing and watching.

Thanks! :)

Yes, they got a ton right... which is why we bought one. But it has issues too. :( Stay tuned.

That is a consideration! Just depends on use. Everyone is different. We enjoy staying out away from people, noise, traffic and pollution. It's fun to camp out on MTB trails and play on off road routes. But certainly is crazy expensive.

$100K is a bit steep for me -- but the TAXA Outdoors TTs are more in my ballpark for the simple things I want one for (no, not to live in or spend weeks in) -- so I'll looking at their Tiger Moth and Cricket (the Mantis is a bit too long and may not fit in my (future) standard/residential 2-car garage length-wise -- the other 2 will. Any TT I get HAS to be garage-able (for several reasons). -- BR

@billredding2000 don't do it trust me . Arkto G12

It is spendy no doubt. TAXA does make nice sized trailers. Just make sure to do research. Talk to owners. Make sure you are aware of any issues they have. Thanks for sharing!

Come on man its 21 feet if you count the tounge and spare tire😅

Don't run the math on cost per square foot! HAHA

True. Gotta count all the inches... :)

Might want to wait for the next vid first

It is a neat trailer. Best overall for capability, comfort and size. But it does have issues. Not sure I'd recommend at this point.

True Story.

Yes. Plan to test 37" tires. It would add 2" overall height to the trailer. Won't know how it will affect the towing until we try. It's not 6k lbs. Bronco Raptor. It does have upgrades which helped justify the price.

@TruckCamper you do know everything you add to your bronco needs to be subtracted from your tow capacity. What does your owners manual say about towing and tounge weight capacity . My guess is 3,500 and 350 pounds. Subtract all the add ons. Then multiply by say 85% that's your towing capacity. Your x145 is over 4 k pounds dry. Your over brother. Nothing you can do about it. Now let's talk tounge weight. Xplore s are famous for being tounge heavy . The 195 is upwards of 1,000 pounds loaded. Your loaded tounge weight will be 600 lbs. Just so others know the toilet and other upgrades do not add up to 100k at CO dealer. Sorry man

@TruckCamper even if you have the 2024 Raptor which has 4,500 towing capacity your over

Thanks for the education... :) I'm rather familiar with truck builds and weights. We also have corner weight scales and know the exact weights front/rear and side/side. It drives great. Handles great. We did trade a higher price for upgrades. Will it work out? Well... wait and see.

Thank you for your concerns.

50amp DC Charger = 50amps per hour 400ah batteries = 8 hrs from zero to 100% Wire size calculator = www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Size-Calculator-_ep_41.html You can run multiple DC chargers. But need to size wiring accordingly. Oversized wires is safe. Smaller gauge wires will heat up and be a fire hazzard. You also need to install proper fuses and disconnect switch to keep be safe. Make sure your alternator has enough output for whatever load you want to add. Otherwise it will burn up quickly. Most of the older generation vehicles have much lower alternator power output as the electrical demands decades ago were much less. Do lots of research if doing it yourself... Otherwise find an experienced 12v electrician.

Shocks and springs are from Old Man Emu (OME). Part # can be found on ARB website. I don't have links as this was from 6yrs ago

True. And propane detectors should be replaced every couple years.

I just noticed this is your third most popular video! Clearly people want to know more about this awesome SUV

Sadly no... We sold it. Definitely missed. Sooo fun! But we do have a 2dr Bronco now. It is equally fun and more off road capable. We may do some videos on it....

Fun and rare!!!

That's awesome, welcome aboard!

Not sure what your concern is. We ran this setup for 40k miles towing, hauling, off road. Worked flawless.

@@TruckCamper good to hear- i just know from off roading tires get kicked back real hard sometimes and it seemed very close - glad it worked out!

That could be. But typically on compression or front impact. Due to the control arms being in the rear... as the suspension compresses it pushes the tire forward. Also, in general high impacts would be with the wheels in somewhat of a straight forward position. Cycling the suspension fully like we showed is the best method to verify clearance through the entire range and steering angle.

It would be extremely similar. We've looked at most of the models. Any popup material does little for sound or insulation.

Looks are subjective. Function and components are excellent on the Super Duty. Just works.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.. :)

Very welcome! FUN is the best description for the 2dr Rav. Sadly they were not popular new which makes them near impossible to find today.

Agreed. They can be setup to be plenty capable!

That's a cleaver idea. Might be helpful. :) The big challenge is off road where the camper and truck are not level. We can quickly 1 shot load in the garage. Outdoors gets a bit interesting with extra factors like wind.

We kept it in the middle range. Fox has a frame spacer & longer bolt available (contact customer service) this will help reduce the angle if lifted. Getting it turned properly is crucial to keep it from binding check full lock turning and compressing/extending suspension and turning. I've seen these snap off from improper positioning. Ours worked great but we did take extra time / testing to ensure position.

It fixed the problem. And so much nicer not dragging the trailer. Clearance is essential. We've hauled it off road and through washes, no problem

Haha - makes sense to me :)

Thanks for sharing! Keep us posted on how they work. :)

Very Welcome!

In 2002 the block in the rear was 1 in taller from the factory

Haha 😄

No plans or fees. It is just amplifying your existing cell phone antenna. Essentially giving it a much increased range.

@@TruckCamperthanks

Still big into off road... We built 2 other rigs since this one sold. Just have been rather occupied with real estate projects. We plan to get back to sharing videos but realistically they are not the highest priority as they are time intensive and don't produce much financially. But we do enjoy sharing info and helping people which the videos are great for! Thanks for watching.

We owned the truck and camper in 2016. Since then have owned two other truck campers. FWC is fine for what it is (although expensive). Tundra was a great fit for the camper with upgraded suspension and tires; although anything heavier requires an HD truck. Our current truck is a Super Duty and it has much greater capacity

Especially simple and light weight. More fun than modern space ships

We averaged 17mpg. Best was nearly 20. Worst was 14mpg.

@@TruckCamper Great!

That sounds like a project!

They are! It's fun to find them. We had to bypass one section due to active fire. Otherwise, we got through. Electric pole saw was rather useful. :)

We had issues once... The shop put the weights in the center and the caliper knocked them off. Put them on the inside of the wheel or outside offset of caliper zone. Works great!

They might help with taste but not a functional filter for health or water quality concerns

Keep weight low to help with COG. No issues with proper suspension. We have an electric pole saw for trees and use it plenty to cut through as needed. Plenty of water fill opportunities - our 40g tank will last 10 days typically

Not sure what that means. But ours has been excellent.

We had one payment. And we custom ordered the truck. We chose exactly what we wanted. Video is to explain the physical differences which is nearly nothing. We did swap all the suspension and we did post videos on modifications. I do all the work myself.

Depends on conditions and speed. 10-12mpg is average for road driving under 65mph.

Off road will vary. On road 10-12mpg keeping speed under 65mph. Not bad considering the modifications