XPlore RV X145 Overland Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- We do a deep dive walkaround of the new X145 overland camp trailer, complete with 1,000 watts of solar and 1080 Ah of Lithium batteries. With a robust chassis and air-ride Cruisemaster suspension, the X145 is uniquely capable of bringing off-road performance, comfort, and size to the overland market.
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The dry flush toilet refills cost over $1.00 / flush. I replaced mine with a composting toilet. It saves a lot of water not having a water flushing toilet.
I’m glad to see American manufacturers getting into the off-road camper trailer market. I would love to see larger family trailers with 2 to 3 bunks inside. I know the larger size will prevent access to lots of areas, but being able to be fully off grid on a forest trail or deep into BLM land would be great.
I love seeing solar, DC appliances, better suspension and modern interior designs.
What an awesome trailer! It's so cool to see such capability in an Overlanding trailer
It is a special trailer for sure
Love the red rings on the back hehe matches my hummer
This is an incredible made in USA trailer! However, though a little longer, (21.7") the Australian MDC XT16HR E/W is very capable for those not going to Alaska in February. The $45K+/- difference in cost can finance a LOT of trips. Upgrading the battery capacity on the MDC would allow it to go to the majority of places the XPlore can go. It's great to have fine options in trailers that were not available just 5 years ago in America!
MDC is not a 4 seasons trailer (in colorado), which is fine if you don't need that.
Major oversights. One burner stove and small refrigerator. And who needs a sink that big with no cover to use as work space? This will do for weekend outings. I am sure a deal breaker for many.
Id love to hear your thoughts on the Roamer 1
Where from or what is the source and or reason water was pouring out from the drivers side of the camper between the nautilus compartment and wheel at 20:05 ?
Looks like someone forgot to tighten the water drain.
I own a X 195, That is the fresh water overflow.
Interesting trailer. Curious, is there a specific DC-Dc charger from the tow vehicle to the trailer to charge those high-capacity batteries while driving?
I ask as when we designed our custom off-road teardrop, I installed a 30ah dc-dc charger and a 2-pin 175a Anderson plug on both the JLUR and trailer. Best thing I ever did.
It currently has 50amps at 12volts. And the solar continues to charge while driving
Wha the EMF risk of sleeping over the huge power bank?
That is an interesting question, but we do not have experience in that area. Some people are quite sensitive to the EMFs
It's nice to see better built and EV options coming into the RV market but I'm, personally, put off by a company rebadging the house batteries with their name instead of, I assume, just buying the best in the market (Lithionics) and increasing the price.
What’s the availability and what’s the price?
you forgot to mention the disc brakes.
I just have to say that this felt like a paid infomercial to me. Yes, he threw in a couple of extremely minor negatives at the end, but overall (and given the massive amount of advertising on Expedition Portal), I have to wonder if this was sponsored. I hope I’m wrong.
It was not a paid review. Sometimes products are just really good… like this one.
-Scott
Battery wiring is no bueno. The last battery lead is carrying the current for all three batteries. They should be individually home run to the inverter/charge circuit. That is a recipe for a fire.
And now for a 12V EV charger…go!
Um yeah I'll pass on the EV and the camper is really nice but needs an outdoor kitchen and a 270 degree awning.
Look at ROAs Roamer1
95-100 grand for an off road trailer......I dont think so.
even if it had gold plated funning gear...😂😂
125000$ ugh “so important” omg u serious
60 gal not that much come on maybe 12 days if u ration showers
GoPower an unknown for that $$$ should be Victron
Isn’t it like 3$ a 💩bag each time ugh
No outside kitchen
Again 125000$ is a lot of money for that box just saying
But yeah it’s cool nice but noooo
I'm sorry, but doing anything worth while camping should be with a conventional vehicle. EVs are one of those fads that don't make any sense.
I used to share this same opinion but the technology is changing so fast. With additional solar panels, the trailer can charge during the day while you’re out hiking or mt biking. Or you can charge the EV while at a campground with 30amp service, even if the campground doesn’t have direct EV charging facilities.
The biggest limitation is cost. And if your recreation style is primarily driving, you’re right, there’s no way it can keep an EV charged.
But it you’re primarily using it as a base station from which to run, hike, paddle,pedal, or clime, it can probably do the job, although at a cost. The riven plus the camper is probably pushing 300k.
@@VnazT Quick googling shows the camper starts at 110k... So you're only over by around 100k or so on your guestimate.
@@fredklein2261 not once you add the massive battery and solar options.
@@VnazT oh the monster battery isn’t standard? Lol!
Yet we went camping with an EV on a challenging trail to a remote location. One is not better than the other, it is just another option. And EV is hardly a fad, as EVs actually predate ICEs ;)