Originating in the heart of American road trip country, Zion Off-Road has developed a more modular kind of camper trailer, a compact quadrangle camper trailer surrounded by T-trucks. Instead of being fully equipped like many modern camper trailers, the Bonestock can be ordered and accessorized from a basic towable bunk to an expedition-ready backcountry his retreat. increase. And the buyer doesn’t have to do it all at once. No need to spend time adding accessories like DIY builds. Start with the basics and add necessities and comforts sorely missed after spending some time beyond the limits of civilization.
Five to 10 years ago, entry-level off-road capable teardrop and square drop camper trailers were common with base prices of $10,000 to $15,000, some well below $10,000. These days, it seems like many of these trailers have either been completely discontinued or have specs/price more than double what he used to be. These stickers may still look cheap compared to his $200,000 off-road camper van or his $300,000 expedition truck, but they’re starting to ruin the notion of a simple, affordable road vacation. I’m here.
Based in St. George, Utah, Zion Off-Road is about to turn the calendar back a few years. The eponymous trailer runs over $20,000 even when fully equipped, but starts at a much more affordable $12,500. It does a great job of creating a solid, ready-to-camp base that keeps the price and weight as low as possible while offering plenty of possibilities.
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The 12.9-foot (3.9 m) Zion trailer features an aluminum-skinned birch plywood body over a laser-cut steel frame. The floor, roof and front wall he is insulated with 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) of foam. His heavy-duty 3,500-pound (1,587 kg) axle on the trailer is suspended by leaf springs and covered with 27-inch tires mounted on 6-lug wheels. All of this adds up to 12 inches (30 cm) of ground clearance. A 2-inch hitch receiver in the rear is gear rack ready.
Zion has outfitted the base model with several pieces of equipment not always found on base trailers, starting with dual-entry doors that provide a dedicated way for each camper to enter and exit without crawling into one another. , LED ceiling lights, side and rear outside lights, electrical sockets, solar and inverter connections, shore power inlets and other electrical hardware to wire the trailer. Batteries are not included, so power comes from your campsite hookup or tow vehicle battery. Finally, add a ceiling fan and a rear driving indicator light.
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From there, Zion utilizes integrated T-tracks and pre-cut frame bolt holes to offer a complete line of plug-and-play accessories that can be added during the initial build or later.
Those looking to reduce their reliance on the grid and tow vehicle batteries will want to add an electrical box either alone or as part of a larger upgrade package. The optional box has room for a 1,000 W inverter, dual battery solar charger, additional switches and outlets, fuses, and one or two Group 31 batteries.
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On the trailer exterior, Zion focuses on mounting hardware, allowing owners to easily haul additional accessories, gear and cargo. Its front accessory system is particularly capable, offering a shelf-like storage platform with pre-cut holes and a four-sided cargo carry loaded with two mounting plates. The front area is designed to carry spare tires, recovery boards, or other cargo. The sides are designed with propane tanks and jacks in mind. An all-weather cargo box fits nicely on top.
For added carry, Zion also offers up to four rooftop crossbars, a side accessory system, and gear-specific mounts for jacks, Maxtrax boards, Rotopax containers, and more. Available off-road step-on fenders open up room for larger, sturdier tires up to 33″, up to 200 lbs (91 kg) alone and up to 350 lbs (159 kg) when combined with the lower frame can hold. Installed the front and rear steps. Axles and leaf springs can be replaced with independent suspension from Timbren.
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In addition to standalone upgrades, Zion offers four upgrade packages. The top-tier package includes an electrical box, four crossbars, both front and side storage systems, timbren suspension, off-road fenders with front and rear steps, a 31.5-inch kitchen sink (kitchen sink None). BFG KO2 off-road tires, spare tire installed, tailgate slide sized for a 45L cooler, side ladders for easy roof access, and a tri-fold memory foam mattress. That complete trailer cost him $20,942, and the price calculated by Zion is over $1,000 cheaper than adding all the components individually.
One aspect where Zion falls a bit short in our opinion is the kitchen offerings. For $21,000, you’d expect a stiff-plumbed water tank and sink, ideally with an electric pump, or at least a simple modular solution like the Dometic HYD. We certainly forgo some of the cargo storage solutions for hard-mounted tanks of decent capacity.
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Another benefit of such a modular design is that Zion can be easily added to the options ecosystem, especially when we receive multiple requests for a particular feature. So water tanks, sinks and stoves will probably be available soon. In the meantime, owners only need to pack their own water and utensils via one of the trailer’s multiple storage options.
Source: Zion Offroad
