Vintage Trailer Works - XTR vs XTR XL

[Chorky]

As the title suggests I'm curious of input on either of these trailers. After looking around a while this seems to be a good option to consider for my particular desires. They all seem to be built about the same. Question is if anyone can provide input on the interior size difference between the XTR and XTR XL (numbers on the website don't seem to match). I would like to be able to sit in comfortably on a small camp chair (back issues) but don't necessarily need to stand inside.. The XL also seems like it would be more conducive to rainy weather with a door style hatch that can use a rear awning vs the XTR teardrop style - it just seems to want to introduce water. The company also seems to be willing to customize layout/rear galley/storage shelves within reason pretty easily.

 

[billiebob]

can you post a link to the products ?

From the photos, you won't be sitting in a camp chair in the XTR, the XTR XL.... maybe but I think you'd need full mobility to do it.
XRT 44" inside height. XRT XL 56" inside height.

https://vintagetrailerworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Specs-Sheet-2.pdf

 

[Chorky]

XTR

XTR Off Road Teardrop Trailer | Vintage Trailer Works Inc

XTR Off Road Teardrop Trailer Previous Next XTR Off Road Teardrop TrailerThe XTR Off Road Teardrop Trailer is one of our newest models and is in production now. This teardrop trailer is built to be tough and will allow camping where no one else can go. These units come in various sizes and are b ...

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XTR - XL

XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop Trailer | Vintage Trailer Works Inc

XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop Trailer Previous Next XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop TrailerThe XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop Trailer is our newest model. This unit is 5′ tall for those that need a little extra room for gear or people. It has so much room inside that we can build one or two bunks for your kids or ...

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[Kmrtnsn]

If you're looking for an off-road trailer, I'd look elsewhere.

 

[milan65]

@Kmrtnsn - Why? Can you share your experience?

 

[billiebob]

XTR

XTR Off Road Teardrop Trailer | Vintage Trailer Works Inc

XTR Off Road Teardrop Trailer Previous Next XTR Off Road Teardrop TrailerThe XTR Off Road Teardrop Trailer is one of our newest models and is in production now. This teardrop trailer is built to be tough and will allow camping where no one else can go. These units come in various sizes and are b ...

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XTR - XL

XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop Trailer | Vintage Trailer Works Inc

XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop Trailer Previous Next XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop TrailerThe XTR-XL Off Road Teardrop Trailer is our newest model. This unit is 5′ tall for those that need a little extra room for gear or people. It has so much room inside that we can build one or two bunks for your kids or ...

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Must admit, at $12K the XTR XL is quite affordable.
And at $8800 the XTR is a bargain.

The axles look way to far back tho, I would like to see what the tongue weight is fully loaded.

 

[Chorky]

From the photos, you won't be sitting in a camp chair in the XTR, the XTR XL.... maybe but I think you'd need full mobility to do it.
XRT 44" inside height. XRT XL 56" inside height.

https://vintagetrailerworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Specs-Sheet-2.pdf

Yes the inside heights seem right, however, the outside overall heights dont seem to match up, which makes me question...most likely the current outside overall height is assuming the XTR 44'' interior height I would assume...

If you're looking for an off-road trailer, I'd look elsewhere.

Well it depends on a persons opinion on 'off road' I think. My days of trails and lockers and things are over. Off road in the sense of FS roads is more likely

Must admit, at $12K the XTR XL is quite affordable.
And at $8800 the XTR is a bargain.

The axles look way to far back tho, I would like to see what the tongue weight is fully loaded.

My thoughts exactly. All the other options seem so freaking over priced it's insane. i would be curious to see profit margins, especially when you see a teardrop, like Moby1, going for a base price of 35K. I bet the owner could build 5 of them and live for the rest of the year free quite comfortably. At a base of 8K, most likely it would result more to 15K end price, but singificantly more reasonable, and build quality seems to be pretty darn good from what I can tell. But that's why Im asking for input.

 

[billiebob]

Have you looked at Hiker Trailers ?

Hiker Trailer — HIKER Models

www.hikertrailers.com

Maybe too low to sit in but definitely priced right. They might be willing a build one a foot or so taller.

 

[Chorky]

I have. Not really a fan of their design so much.

 

[billiebob]

I saw your Golden Eagle, heres one for sale in Kelowna BC, asking $18K with a V8.

 

[polarfire]

I saw your Golden Eagle, heres one for sale in Kelowna BC, asking $18K with a V8.

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Link to the sale ad?

 

[Chorky]

I saw your Golden Eagle, heres one for sale in Kelowna BC, asking $18K with a V8.

I love my GE. But considering a frame extension with a stroker and some other goodies to make it more realistic for my needs.


Bump to see if anyone else wants to chime in on the vintage trailer works XTR or XTR XL

 

[billiebob]

Link to the sale ad?

It was on facebook, I have no idea how to find it.
ps, add your location to yer profile