Should I have an Off road trailer behind my KJ

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:58 am

I have a deal on the table for one of these and have to let them know real quick, it would be the
Conqueror Compact
can not get a picture to post so SOMEONE HELP!! :wink:

not near what the listed price is

its either one of these or start building
a Teardrop

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www.conquerorcampers.com

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:03 am

I like where they mounted the spare :twisted:

but yeah, that is a sweet set up

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:04 am

Diggerfreek wrote:

I like where they mounted the spare :twisted:

but yeah, that is a sweet set up

yes the spare is located in a very convienant location like every vehicle should have :twisted:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:06 am

needs a 4x4 hitch

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:18 am

Price?

http://www.safaricentre.co.za/Conqueror.htm

501 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:40 am

Looks good!

The first thoughts I had was:

- It's like a tent on wheels.
- Would take longer to setup than a teardrop, but would be easier to get dressed in than a teardrop.
- Should be more 'trail rugged' than a teardrop.
- Wouldn't be as warm on a cold day as a teardrop.
- Would have more room to sit in if the weather was nasty out than a teardrop.

So I guess it comes down to what your looking for in a camper.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:28 am

501 wrote:

Looks good!

The first thoughts I had was:

- It's like a tent on wheels.
- Would take longer to setup than a teardrop, but would be easier to get dressed in than a teardrop.
- Should be more 'trail rugged' than a teardrop.
- Wouldn't be as warm on a cold day as a teardrop.
- Would have more room to sit in if the weather was nasty out than a teardrop.

So I guess it comes down to what your looking for in a camper.

but you pictured the wrong one :shock:

ihatemybike · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:06 am

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/988828497.html

Add 2" lift blocks, throw on some 235/75R15 tires, add an awning, and a futon mattress.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:17 am

ihatemybike wrote:

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/988828497.html

Add 2" lift blocks, throw on some 235/75R15 tires, add an awning, and a futon mattress.

Helped a buddy built one out of a Dodge van back in the day...it would work !

But then I can pick up the Compact is only twice that amount!!! :wink:

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:47 am

I have a friend Tom that did his own tent trailer. Saved himself a ton of cash. It turned out super nice as well. I'll get some pics and info on it later and post them up.

ihatemybike · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:49 am

Yeah, but this is sooo cool!

Tow vehicle aint to shabby either.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:02 pm

ihatemybike wrote:

Yeah, but this is sooo cool!

Tow vehicle aint to shabby either.

What kind of axles are they using under them I wonder? And yes I could build my own but pricing out the RTT I want and awning theres 2000 , then with the build of the trailer itself storage containers etc where I can grab this whole setup for just a little more. I have always been a build it myself type of person but...

Have to admit that the Astro van(s) would be cool!

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:11 pm

isn't that the Astro with the 502?
I really like that one.

ihatemybike · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:32 pm

tommudd wrote:

What kind of axles are they using under them I wonder?

Trailer = stock
Tow vehicle = custom made Ford 9" rear, stock front

ATXKJ wrote:

isn't that the Astro with the 502?
I really like that one.

Yup, Ramjet ZZ502

Was the Van of the Month on AstroSafariVans.org a few months back.
http://www.astrosafarivans.com/vom/vom-2008-04.htm

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:43 pm

granted the vette did beat it in the 1/4 mile - but it wasn't far behind

ihatemybike · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:54 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

granted the vette did beat it in the 1/4 mile - but it wasn't far behind

Huh, I don't recall every reading about a Corvette race with it. Runs 13s in the 1/4 with 31" tires though.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:51 pm

I think you should go for it. It sure would come in handy at times!

Terry

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:03 pm

If I could get one of those for just a few grand, I'd do it. I want to build my own but that would be hard to pass up.

Wait...is it used? What is the condition?

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:17 pm

dog_party wrote:

If I could get one of those for just a few grand, I'd do it. I want to build my own but that would be hard to pass up.

Wait...is it used? What is the condition?

Brand spanking new, been sitting in a heated storage in Atlanta, I was runner up bidder on Ebay half off the already marked down price, hard to pass up in a way :wink:

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:37 pm

tommudd wrote:

Brand spanking new, been sitting in a heated storage in Atlanta, I was runner up bidder on Ebay half off the already marked down price, hard to pass up in a way :wink:

So, what?...right around $4000 for a brand new Conqueror Compact? You HAVE to buy that! The way I read their website, all the features are standard (no a-la-carte features). There are a LOT of features on those things! If that is true (all of them are "loaded"), it is SO worth $4000!!

My favorite standard feature? "Mini Bar".

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