As a long-term, full-time overland traveler, I am forever challenged by the need for more space in my vehicle for the essential (and nonessential) gear that I love. I also wholly appreciate the idea of a base camp as we often camp for extended periods (a week or more) in one place and, though only a minor inconvenience, packing up to head out for a day trip, trail run, or trip to the store can be a pain in the butt. I would also love to carry bicycles and a kayak, but I simply cannot find a way. I also enjoy the build process, outfitting a vehicle to my exact needs. The Sprocket trailer seems an excellent solution to many of my storage problems and appeals to my DIY sensibilities.
This all-metal off-road capable camping trailer is built to last. It has been designed with modularity in mind, targeting DIY enthusiasts, which makes perfect sense as many prefer to outfit a trailer or vehicle to their exact specifications while saving a small fortune in labor costs. Built on the popular and robust Expedition chassis, the all-new Sprocket is a lightweight, more affordable camping trailer, particularly affordable before the addition of accessories or upgrades. The base model of the Sprocket is R10 insulated, with a queen-size polycarbonate honeycomb sleeping area and rear pass-through storage. The base model does not come standard with a kitchen or onboard water, but Off Grid Trailers (OGT) offer options for outfitting the trailer to your needs.
The standard Timbren 3500 HD Axle-less suspension is quite capable. Still, you can also upgrade to the OGT Evolution Series Suspension for eight inches of wheel travel and an additional four inches of ground clearance. This lightweight sleep-in camping trailer has a dry weight of 1600 pounds, a tongue weight of 300 pounds (which will fluctuate based on accessory and loading configuration), and a maximum GVW of 3500 pounds. Two optional roof racks have a static load rating of 1000 pounds.
As your adventures change and develop, you can purchase new accessories for the trailer at your own pace. With the addition of a full-length roof rack to support a rooftop tent, the trailer becomes an ideal base camp, and if you opt for more storage, you can install additional side boxes.
Additionally, the upgrade base model, Sprocket X, is available for those needing extra storage in their rig. By choosing the Sprocket X, you are selecting the full-height front box with a luggage carrier rather than the standard half-height front box. The front box is the only option that you cannot upgrade post-purchase.
The Sprocket has an overall length and width of 156 and 89 inches, respectively. The overall height is 79 inches (83 inches with the Evolution Series Suspension). The wheelbase is 120 inches, and the track width is 76 inches, roughly 15 inches wider than the track width of a Jeep Wrangler. The interior headroom is 46.5 inches, with an interior length of 80 inches and an interior width of 56.5 inches. The mattress is a queen size, and the pass-through rear exterior cabinets are 15 inches by 27 inches by 56 inches.
The available parts and accessories for purchase after the initial purchase are extensive and include an OGT Evolution series suspension kit, diamond plate fender and running board kits, rear stabilizing jacks, roof racks in both half and full lengths, and spare tire mount with a spare tire. Comfort options include foam mattresses in four and six-inch sizes, rear storage mounted molle panels in a four pack, interior shelves on both passenger and driver sides, a device holder, a privacy shade kit, passenger side mounted drop-down kitchen with sink-only or sink plus dual burner stove, Truma 30 or 69-liter fridges with their respective fridge slide kits, a road shower with an install kit, a dual two-gallon Rotopax with an install kit, spice rack/wind deflector, paper towel holder, 180-watt briefcase solar panel with a built-in charge controller, diesel heater/ac ports, planar diesel heater, zero breeze ac, propane tank bracket, drivers side mounted storage cabinet with dual shelves and door mounted molle panel, fire extinguisher with bracket, and a smoke/CO2 detector.
With pricing starting at $23,500, the Sprocket may be the affordable solution many of us have been waiting and searching for.
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