$1500 Budget Overland Trailer - Who Built it Best?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Voting is now Closed! Dave mopped the floor with these guys......seriously, it wasn't even close. CLARIFICATION: Budget was $1,500 however we had a cushion of $100 out of our own pockets so technically the budget was between $1,500 & $1,600.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

I know its fun and creative to build an "overland" trailer, however; Id spend the $ 1500.oo on a good solid used 5 x 7 enclosed cargo trailer and spend the cushion of $ 100.oo to modify it.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

$1,500 for a good used enclosed utility trailer??......and $100 to customize it???? That's a good old fashioned pipe dream.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

@@DerangedOffRoad : I dunno where you're at, but we can find a 5 x 7 for that in my neck of the woods. You just have to be patient and look.

[@40cal_ace83]

Dave. I like the build from scratch and aluminum siding the most. Only issue I see is unpacking to sleep. Might remedy that with roof rack for storage.

[@triplealley]

My issue with teardrops is the same. You might unpack to sleep....and all your gear is exposed to weather and thieves. Of course, packing up a RTT can be just as much work/time.

[@SPPTA]

Strength- Joe Simplicity and durability- Dave Innovation- Garrett Over all. Dave has my vote.

[@bradleyjohnson452]

You all get a trophy because that is how the world is now. Great job on the builds from a neighbor is SG

[@scottmccown1558]

All look nice. My vote is for Dave’s. Weather proof and low profile.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Come on mine is just as weather proof. 😄 -Garrett. I’ll prove it on the trip or maybe not.

[@scottmccown1558]

@@DerangedOffRoad do that and I’ll consider changing my vote🤪🤪

[@markajohnson4583]

Dave - Great looking rig but it is form over function. I hate having to unpack everything before I can use a space? And there is no way to keep gear secure on bumpy trails! Joe - basically a painted (and reinforced) box with a tent on the roof? Nice kitchen, but would like to see how everything is organized and how you accommodated all your gear! Winner (in my opinion) is Garrett !!!!! The use of totes and how they are stored should keep them secure, and you don't have to unpack before you go to bed. Propane tank storage are and hose to kitchen is a nice touch as is the folding table and storage. Nice deck to carry additional weather resistant items! Plywood box may need some corner bracing after a year's worth of camping though. Really guys - nice job to you all and enjoyed watching the builds!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks man for the great feedback. You completely saw my vision with this trailer. I’m hoping it won’t need more bracing later in life the way I built it but who knows overtime. More plans coming for this trailer and hopefully it will be done before our trip with these. 👍 -Garrett

[@JeffBishopCarrollton]

I Loved all 3 ! Makes me want one. I think my Fav is the Teardrop. Keeps things more Dust free.

[@shadlee1372]

Dave gets the “W” in my opinion

[@ElCompa_Mario]

If i had the choice to buy one of these i would definitely go with Joes trailer!! The teardrop one was nice but the sleeping situation sucks to be honest. With my wife and son we would have a good amount of cargo to have to unload every night.

[@drewhodge3820]

Dave's square drop trailer because he built the trailer. Probably the most important thing for an offroad trailer is to have all the weight low down and the other two trailers have top heavy rooftop tents.

[@nighthawkone6770]

All 3 builds turned out really nice & I can't wait to see them in action.My vote goes to Dave.

[@asoin3909]

My vote is for Dave! He really killed it by building every bit of it himself! And it looks freaking rad!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

It’s okay I guess. I heard his wife built it. -Joe

[@mineshallnotbeinfringed9676]

Joe by far has the best, most practical, rugged trailer that I would love to have.

[@WvTrailN]

Watched it 3 times to get a good look at each and it took all 3 times for me to decide.... love the size and look on Joe’s and the amount of storage and layout of Garrett’s. That being said if I am spending $1500 for one I gotta go with.... DAVE.

[@sunsfrk]

Holy cow I vote Joe’s red mean machine!! Great builds guys! Great videos!

[@richardgarcia5850]

Gotta go with Dave for the win ...Being inside a trailer instead of a rooftop tent ....got my vote plus the fabrication...But they all look great guys Thanks for sharing

[@travisbulow7502]

Dave is my vote. Keeping everything dry and dust free is pretty important. Now if you could possibly add a kitchen area like Joe, to the cooler storage area like Garret then it’d be almost perfect. The real test is taking them out on the trails and actually using them. Looking forward to those videos. Great job to all.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks! Like Garrett said in the vid, regardless of who wins, we all ended up with something pretty awesome! -Joe

[@travisbulow7502]

@@DerangedOffRoad yes you all did a great job with such a small budget. Thoroughly enjoy all of your video’s.

[@eaglehaslanded]

Dave has my vote, dustproof and waterproof.

[@Kadukuoffroad]

Hat's off to all of you guys..🤙 This has inspired our group to build our own overland trailers for our utv adventures. So a big thank you. I would have to vote Dave 💯..

[@jake8882]

Guys...First, fantastic job to all of you. I like some things from each build. However, I am not going to give a participation award to you all. I think overall my vote goes for Joe. That is just sick how he made it so versatile. I love the idea of the size too. It is a huge bonus to have it small to put away and have room for so much more. Sectioned off space is a huge bonus too. Geesh...Joe is in the wrong business. I foresee him jumping full time into builds like this for the common folk like me. Bonus on the grill! I want one.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Man, I like the way this guy thinks! It would be cool to meet you Jake. 😜 Thanks brother! If you ever want to use it, give me a shout. -Joe

[@jimvalentine3444]

I watched your build videos and like Garrett's storage solutions but the ground clearance and hardiness of Dave's set's it apart. I have to go with Dave's. Good job guys.

[@muzicfinder1]

Joe WINS!!! Because it was built in beautiful Arizona! 🏜☀🌵🇺🇸💪🏽🏕

[@DerangedOffRoad]

I like it! -Joe

[@simplyjoyfullyliving]

My vote is for Garrett! I like the wood work and the fold down tables. Everything looks solid and weather proof, plus when you're out camping you don't have to unpack everything to get in and sleep. Way to go Garrett! 😁

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks for the feedback, you know what’s up! 👍 -Garrett

[@z28roc39]

I gotta go with Dave. All of you did a great job!

[@jeffhunt9522]

Joe wins HANDS DOWN!!! It's over-landing folks! I really like Dave's skilled craftsmanship and Garrett's design but, Joe's trailer is the epitome of an over-landing trailer. It is compact, has storage, and I really like the kitchen feature. Nice job and congratulations to all of you for being extremely skilled, producing a killer trailer, and a freaking awesome KZbin channel

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks brother!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Word is Joe is paying for his votes.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Haha!!! You’re killing me Dave!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Heard the same thing! -Garrett

[@brianpulsipher6908]

Its interesting the comments on Joe's Kitchen. I really thought the design of Garrett's, with the propane piping etc. made his a much better choice. Maybe Garrett could have done a better job at explaining, but I liked his set-up for kitchen better.

[@laurenastle1815]

Dave’s is AWESOME!!!!

[@brianstirling8087]

I have modified trailers many times to meet different needs. I enjoyed watching the builds. I think that Dave ended up with the nicest looking of the bunch, Garret with the best storage, and Joe with the one that I would have probably built myself. That being said, I vote for Joe’s trailer.

[@jimmylane2384]

gotta go with Joe. its the only one that looks small enough to go down a trail and the set up is very practical. I think you guys need to take them out for the weekend so we can vote again.

[@dannycardin8966]

I have to go with Dave. But great job for everyone you all knocked it out of the park. I can't wait to see them on the trail that will be the test right there. Thanks for sharing all your hard work and great ideas.👍👍❤❤

[@BollmanRacingTeam]

I have watched, and enjoy all of Garretts vids on the Teryx. He did a great job on his trailer, but my vote is for JOE... I like the layout and the simplicity of it.

[@MsMeggyLu]

GARRETT- I like the layout.

[@danielanaya267]

They all turned out nice, I have to go with Dave’s for the win.

[@trailnoggin]

Dave is the winner for me. Best looking all the way around. If you leave the wife at home you have a lot of storage. He has the best suspension. He has a great door (Doors matter) and looks to be the most weather proof. 2nd place is a tie.

[@thomascornelius510]

There all great. Nice job all of you. But I would have to go with the hard sided camper. It's just gonna out last the other ones. And it's a lower profile for getting you through the woods if that's what you wanted to do with it. Very nice. 👍👍👍

[@multipurposeoutdoors5481]

I gotta go with Dave's, but I would use any of them for sure

[@dustins8491]

They are all amazing trailers no doubt! I would take anyone of them. However, I am going to go with Dave's because when... the trailer's rockin...don't come a knockin!!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That's right! I've got a door, and it locks!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Haha! Tents can rock too bro! More free as well! -Joe

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Well you both suck, I can choose to rock or not rock if I use my stabilizer jacks. -Garrett

[@dustins8491]

@@DerangedOffRoad haha!!

[@andyfisher1136]

Dave gets my vote, I know how nasty stuff can get on the trail and his being nice and sealed up is the way to go. All of them are AWESOME, nice job to all.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Who says ours are not sealed? 😃 -Garrett

[@andyfisher1136]

@@DerangedOffRoad Oh I was not talking about yours, You did a fantastic job with the wood work. Joe on the other hand had some pretty sizable gaps that the sun was showing through in the video. But like one of the other viewers said I would take any one of them in a heart beat. All of them show innovation and creativity.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Well shoot! I should have tightened the hardware down so you couldn’t see the gaps. It’s a little tough to get to so I left it loose since I’ll be pulling the roof off to seal it right. All good though! Thanks for watching! -Joe

[@andyfisher1136]

@@DerangedOffRoad I am excited to see the budget lifted versions of all of them. Hope to see more videos of these in action fully loaded on like a week long trip. Hint hint

[@MrRottincorps]

Garrett & Joe's trailers, all the cargo is put away, So when you want to sleep you don't have to take all the gear out and leave it outside in the rain snow or attract the critters. Dave's trailer yes warm and insolated from wind, rain ,and snow. So if I had to pick a trailer that is set up to get out and ease of access of all equipment and large storage. Joe's Trailer. All 3 are have positive points. If someone else would bring all my gear. I wouldn't have to unload just to sleep, Dave's camper would work. Good Job on all 3 trailers.

[@georgemerrill4918]

Dave. All three were good and one of the comments mentioned a roof rack for Dave's and I think that's a good idea.

[@valerieastle3605]

You all did a great job but I have to vote for Dave because of it being sealed and airtight keeping the dust out. I also like the metal finish. It just needs your logo for a finishing touch. 🙂👏

[@mjdynamicproperties5701]

Definitely Dave, his is the best by far.

[@houseandhobby6971]

Joe. He did have the advantage of being last. But the detail of the metal supports and reinforcement everywhere was impressive. All trailers looked gorgeous by the way. The one with sleeping inside the walls...could end up very hot...was there good ventilation for hot air to escape up high? Maybe there was. I'm a neat freak. I would have gone crazy packing and unpacking my gear for sleeping so I prefer the tent up top. Plus tents up top can be replaced or upgraded later. Joe's kitchen work area and storage is nice, as was on the first trailer. First trailer: awesome idea for table storage and also thoughtful dimensions for tote accomodations. The big wheels...really likely not necessary...let's be honest they are mostly for awesome looks. You guys are all very skilled. Thanks for awesome vid! Oh and the insulated sleeper one had a beautiful skin around it with great lines. Wow type projects.

[@rb2939]

Just seeing this great job

[@chriskearns4676]

EXTREMELY tough to decide, all 3 are pretty badass! I watched the whole series & know how much work went into each. Garrett gets my vote because of a couple organization details I personally like. Can't wait to see them on the trail! Gotta get me that pit / grill.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks for the input 👍 -Garrett

[@chriskearns4676]

@@DerangedOffRoad I'm the chef of my crew & thought your build was setup well for cooking & eating (Joe's also). Nice carpentry man! Discounting Joe's 'double work' looked like you put the most hours in.

[@videowatcher314]

Gotta go with Daves. RTT's are great and all but there is a lot to be said about crawling into a nice enclosed cabin. Great job on all the builds though!

[@lesliechilds9926]

Garrett's is definitely the one!! All your gear can be organized and easy to access. The two fold down tables for working space is awesome. The tent on top keeps you up off the ground, making harder for the bears to get at you.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Exactly! -Garrett

[@ttbarrow]

For true overland camping, I feel Joe and Garrett’s are best suited. Storage, setup, take-down. My vote is for JOE

[@DerangedOffRoad]

So exactly what is "true Overlanding"?

[@ttbarrow]

@@DerangedOffRoad I just feel “true overlanding” is extended off-road camping. Plenty of storage for enjoying the experience of the trip. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@phennig2003]

They all look nice. It looks like the third one might need more sealing. The second one is my favorite.

[@417sparky]

I've waited to vote because they all have strong points and it's honestly a tough call. If I ever build one I will definitely incorporate parts of each. Torsion axles, insulation, and a solid foundation means for me it's Dave for the win.

[@naterpotater76]

Gotta go with Dave. I love nature but don't want to hear it when I sleep.

[@xchick10]

Garret had the best! Dave's won due to its pretty-ness!! Boo! :) Great concept-thanks for sharing.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That’s exactly what I have been saying! 😀 Also stay tuned mine looks different since the vid and we have our camping trip coming up real soon. 👍 -Garrett

[@alaskanohio]

Dave's Trailer. It has more comfort less climbing involved. On a wet muddy rainy weekend his trailer will shine.

[@james420james1]

You guys made it tough to choose. Love the ease and function of Joe and Garrett. Daves will keep him dry and weather tight but his gear will have to be outside while at camp. Gotta go with joe just because it is painted to match. Good job guys.

[@tewcute2]

I vote Garrett! Nice!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Looks like someone knows their trailers. 👍 -Garrett

[@juanvargas7730]

Love your idea your trailer for me is the one I would have picked I'm now having mine built all wood thanks to you I'm only stuck because I don't know how I'm going to put my Smitty build overlander 4 person tent

[@leglesmonkey]

Vote for Garrett. I agree with not having to unload all your stuff to go to sleep is the go

[@WvTrailN]

A couple of us just got into the same thing a week or 2 ago. Awesome stuff!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That's awesome! You forgot to vote for Dave though.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

And by Dave, he means Joe of course...

[@WvTrailN]

Watching for the 3rd time. Tough decision! Dave went over budget?

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Our budget was $1,500 from deranged and a $100 cushion from our own pockets. -Joe

[@DerangedOffRoad]

For reference we all spent over $1500, but under $1600

[@MoyMacGill]

I’d have to go with the built in kitchen area of Joe’s but I did like the waterproof and the second

[@marvinevans8789]

All winners guys! And I love you all. I really like the weather proof and low center of gravity on Dave’s vertically challenged 🤣🤣 build. I appreciate the organization of Garrett’s trailer. But most of all I find the kitchen area on Joe’s really useful. So my vote will go to.........Joe! 👍👍😎

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks Marv! Hope you and yours are well. -Joe

[@DerangedOffRoad]

It is for now but you might question that come our planned trip vid soon. 😃 -Garrett

[@marvinevans8789]

@@DerangedOffRoad Thanks Joe. I am 2 weeks from getting my second Covid vaccine, and excited to be able to be around other people and do some group rides and events. 👍👍😎

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Awesome! My dads in the same boat.

[@SketchyXC]

They are all awesome! the negative of Daves is having to unpack to sleep inside, and if it rains all your stuff is outside. but that could be mitigated with a tarp over your bins. Joes and Garrets are both cool also. the rooftop tents and full time storage have some advantages. That being said i cant ignore the fact that Daves looks like it rolled out of a factory and was purchased at a dealership for close to 5k +/- My vote is for Dave, Awesome job man!

[@SketchyXC]

Dave, add a rooftop tent in the future and have the best of both worlds!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Dave got the flippin hookup with those prepainted free aluminum sides!

[@frankmckinley1254]

The fact you did it for $1,500.00 is awesome. My used trailer cost $1,600.00 then I had to outfit it. My cost about $3,000.00

[@80DeuceAdventures]

Go Go Garret!! Unique and personal! Joe and Dave shout out to your as well. Great job fellas. I love all your DIY builds. Keep it up. Hope to hit the trail with you guys one of these days.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks 👍 -Garrett

[@dash8896]

Dave wins because his trailer has a lower center of gravity. Would of like to hold off on the voting till after a trip to see how well they hold up.

[@daverodgers8386]

I vote JOE’S - I prefer sleeping in a tent so I can hear all of the amazing sounds of nature. Joe matched the trailer color to his Talon. And I like the compartments for stove and food! Good job Joe and all of you on this fun project. Nancy

[@Yuh22212]

On the last one you can see daylight through it. Cool looking build and I overall liked the storage design, but on a zero pitch roof from the angle that I could see that may be an issue down the line.

[@brianpulsipher6908]

I would have to go for Garrett's. By far the most innovative and has the most potential. I also thought his design was pretty simple and yet had set ups for most anything you would/could need on the road. I certainly believe his would be the simplest to use while on a trip. Joe I think kinda cheated by snagging the aluminum composite panels for free from family, but I guess it's part of the deal. Joe's is also just an enclosed trailer, nothing innovative or neat about it. It just is. Dave's had some good thought into it, but I don't think its as user friendly as Garrett's will be. Again, my vote is for Garrett's

[@DerangedOffRoad]

You've got Dave and Joe mixed up. Our rules stated anything we received for free was able to be used. Getting some scrap sheets of aluminum for free was a great score for me!

[@bcamero82]

Dave has my vote.

[@russellvilla6302]

Dave for sure! Nice rig

[@phillipscow7971]

Garrett has the best trailer by far

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks for the support! -Garrett

[@anthonywashington2492]

I built my first off road trailer to light it bounced around behind my truck like crazy with any little bump

[@DerangedOffRoad]

How much did it weigh? What axles were you using? What have you gone to now on other builds

[@anthonywashington2492]

@@DerangedOffRoad The first axle was a torsion the frame was all aluminum with aluminum skins. I'm using torsion axle now and steel frame 2×2×1/4

[@DerangedOffRoad]

It’s a great point you bring up because we took that into consideration if we wanted to tow it behind our trucks.

[@UnknownMOI]

I like them all but I have teardrop running down my cheek. So I must vote for Dave and the teardrop 😥🤣😂

[@emilyc.9941]

Dust free!!! Dave wins all the way!

[@yoderd2080]

Joe’s, because it’s red!!!😄😄

[@FASTSRT5047]

First of all ... Great job to all of you ! This has been a fun series to watch, each one of you has a unique build and function. I think all of you should win ! But I know thats not what you are looking for so my vote goes out to Garrett ( only because he runs a KRX :) ) hope to meet you on the trail sometime, Brian

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That’s what I’m talking about KRX for the win! -Garrett

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Come on man! You can't vote based on the machine pulling it!

[@brandonfenstermaker2375]

Being an East Coast guy and living with the weather we have out here I have to go with Dave. But overall Garrent did originally have my vote because his seems like it would be easier to go for days at a time with his set up. Plus his is the only one with stabilizer jacks so you can disconnect and still sleep in the unit and ride the same location if you wanted to camp for a couple days

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Exactly, thanks for the feed back. So Garrett has your vote? 😃 -Garret

[@brandonfenstermaker2375]

@@DerangedOffRoad lol sry bud . My votes for Dave. Packing up a wet tent on a rainy morning is still a wet tent on a dry afternoon.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

@@brandonfenstermaker2375 man tough crowd. 😃- Garrett

[@phillipwinder692]

Dave for the win!

[@esequielpinti9388]

Dave for the win. With the price he should build a cargo space at the front

[@taratanner5642]

Dry and dust free? My vote is going to Dave!

[@texasdad8031]

My vote goes to Joe. I like the kitchen set up.

[@tammytrichel5610]

I vote for Garrett’s. I love how you laid out the storage areas and made the tables able to hold stuff. Also the slot for the table is a super good idea. I don’t mind the tent. I also don’t like the idea of unloading and reloading all the stuff. Great job Garrett.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Thanks for the support, only more to come soon before our ride! 👍-Garrett

[@donniejohnson8137]

I think as of the most one thought of everything pretty much and really a nice set up is Garrett.......he just needs to put in some anchors were he can Ratchet down his stuff on the trail .....but over all i think it is awesome....but we will see how any of them hold up out on the rough trails.....

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Yep already have that stuff and more to finish the build. You should see all that when we head out for our trip. 👍-Garrett

[@stevenm7566]

Joe...overall. storage and built in kitchen are the strongest plusses, but would prefer torsion axles and although convenient for some I would prefer not roof top tent. Garret...(red aluminum panels) 2nd for great looks, torsion axles, insulation. 3rd. (The complete custom) Note: could you weigh each of these empty? Very interested in net weight I will be building an overland trailer to pull behind my 2000 Cherokee XJ ...and I will probably use ideas from all 3 builds. Great job...thanks to all 3 of you!!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Dave’s and Garrett about 1,000 lbs and Joes around 850. 👍

[@cg7509]

+1 for Dave

[@daverodgers7077]

Tough ? All three of you did a great job, but if we have to pick one, it’s Joe’s. It’s trick and looks cool.

[@davew3084]

Well obviously Dave is going to win, but what do I win for creating Garrett's logo on his trailer!? Best looking thing on there! :P -Natasha

[@brianpulsipher6908]

Nice looking logo.

[@mosslager]

Garretts, you don't have to unload everything to go to sleep and your gear is bouncing around inside down the trail loose.

[@gr6044]

Ok I like them all for different reasons so it a process of elimination. Dave yours looks the most commercially correct but if you have a bunch of stuff in your sleeper and the weather gets crummy your screwed once you put it back with the water or mud and dirt you will drag in and with only one vent it will stay wet. Garret and Joe I like your layouts and I think you have minimized the dust issues but if something goes wrong and it tips the exoskeleton on Joe’s might bring it back live. So Joe for the win.

[@mikepare5589]

I vote for Deranged Off-Road, the first trailer gray one.

[@19animal94]

Dave get my vote!!!

[@wildman2545]

Hard decision because they are all nice projects. My vote goes to DAVE! By a nose ;)

[@aba1393]

#2 wins it for me

[@stoltzk]

Joe's is still pretty awesome!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Kinda 🤣 -Garrett

[@505Outsiders]

Dave for the win

[@Tacthirty4]

They are all awesome! But Dave wins! Sorry boys.

[@brianboutte9590]

Definitely Dave, for sure! I don’t think the two other are water tight.

[@mikepate5518]

This was a tough decision. All 3 were really good builds. My opinion was Dave's build was the best.

[@kimmcgarvie1680]

Gotta vote Garrett very accessible love the tent ⛺😀

[@alexisbarnard9114]

My vote is for Garrett!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Sweet someone who knows what’s up! - Garrett 👍

[@james420james1]

Oh, and my fovorite is the tent tops of joe and Garrett

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Trailer #2 gets my vote

[@tylerhunt977]

Joe has my vote!!! Trailer is Badass!!! Hands down the winner!!!

[@DerangedOffRoad]

Of course you would say that 😂

[@DerangedOffRoad]

That’s not what you said the other day when you were checking mine out in person! -Dave

[@rockrunner4116]

I like Garret's trailer the best. RTT and storage compartments were great ideas. Joe had the best reveal with the drone and actually driving it out and setting it up. Dave had the best looking trailer and looks like it will be the most durable, but combined storage/sleeping area would be a hassle. All 3 need pintle hitches for offroad use!