Kind of disheartening to hear. I’m trading an opus for the OBI. Tired of the rooftop ac and the no storage layout. Seems as if OBI thought about the storage spots and put the majority of the items below the bed. I’m literally trading next week. May just goto the 13.
OBI Dweller Review and Discussion
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gendlert
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Looked a little closer at the 15 pics. If I'm seeing it right, and based on the 13 build style, I think you can remove one of the spares at the frame by loosening the bolts and sliding the steel tubes out, leaving you two 2" receivers. I wouldn't want to drag around two full size spares for a single axle rig, but I could think of a lot of cool uses for that extra set of receivers. Bike rack (might have to fab up an extender), custom firewood carrier, tool rack, etc. Those of you that are handy with a welder could come up with some cool ideas back there.
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Brad Saxton
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good thought, I’ve been pondering how I’m going to drag two kayaks and two mountain bikes around. Roof top rack will suffice for the kayaks, I’ll be looking into removing one of the spares in hopes to mount a bike carrier.
The OBi website isn't very informative. Just recently had the manual for the 13' available, but it is pretty worthless. Facebook page isn't much help either and neither is the documentation that is included with the camper. The lack of available information was our biggest apprehension.
We are debating whether or not to use the toilet/shower at all. How many days before you have to empty the cassette?
gendlert
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We use both on every trip because it's so easy and makes life just that much better. The cassette is 15L, I think? For the two of us, only using it for #2, we can get 6 days no problem. I've never had the warning light come on, so I don't know the real limit is. I will typically do two weekend trips and then empty the cassette. Mind you it's winter right now, so that's an ok solution because it's not cooking the cassette between trips (gross); I might empty every time come summer. We have a sewer clean out in our driveway where the trailer is parked, too, so emptying the cassette takes a couple of minutes and no special trip for me. I get that's not gonna be the case for everyone. I find the toilet to be well worth every use.
And the shower is no maintenance. Just turn on the water heater and you're good to go in 30 mins. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the combo shower/toilet thing works great for us because of our daily rhythm (toilet in the morning, shower in the afternoon). So take my review for what it's worth: a single data point.
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4x4tripping
Adventurer
Thank you for you detailed writeup! I love your setup!
You still could too use toilet bags from the foldable toilets, if you dont want to clean it afterwars - for shorter trips.
trippin
You still could too use toilet bags from the foldable toilets, if you dont want to clean it afterwars - for shorter trips.
trippin
Obsessed2findARuggedHybid
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What is new about the Dweller D15?
gendlert
Active member
Honestly, there's nothing to update yet. Nothing has broken, we haven't found any new issues, and we haven't started making a list of things we wish it had. We've really enjoyed our time with it so far, and after each trip we just find ourselves even more excited for the next one. Like anything else out there, the right trailer for me might not be the right trailer for you, so just do your research and make your list of things you care about. This one checks all of the boxes for us.
We do have insurance, through progressive. Hopefully we won't have to use it.
And as for a first time trailer buyer, just do your research. I've owned 3 trailers now, and they've been wildly different. But I learned a lot about what I wanted with each one. I also learned how to fix stuff. Trailer repairs at a dealer, even if under warranty, can take a long time. If you're willing to do the work on your own, you'll be way happier even if it costs you a little money. I haven't had to make any repairs on the Dweller, but I wouldn't take it to the dealer unless it was something major. My point here is don't let the dealer upsell you on maintenance plans and extended warranty stuff, because you'll probably end up doing the work yourself anyway. At least I would. Other than that, get ready to have a ton of fun. Whatever trailer you choose, it's a great hobby and will lead to a ton of great stories and adventures.
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chrslefty
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Thanks for the update and advice. It's just me and the wife so the this size seams to be a great fit . It will alow us to get to some more remote spots as well as being able to stay at camp ground ect.
Have you taken the trailer down any roads harder than the typical graded dirt roads up on the rim?
Have you taken the trailer down any roads harder than the typical graded dirt roads up on the rim?
chrslefty
Observer
That would be great.
Good to know its capable. Obviously wouldn't be towing it with a rock crawler. I have a tundra to tow with.
I'm looking into financing now. Toms camping has a sale on them tell the end of the month.
Jeff Winner
jswinner
Without the roof ac, is it low enough that are you able to store this in a regular garage?