Why the SNO Trailer Alpine is a Game-Changer for Overlanders! 🚀

[@4wdTALK]

Check out these trailers: www.snotrailers.com or get one today, no wait: btroutfitters.com

[@kodacervantes8272]

Trailer set up is BEAUTIFUL 👍🏼👍🏼

[@4wdTALK]

Right? The Toyota colors grow on you?! ha ha ha

[@markdonald5172]

Dude, that is SICK looking trailer.

[@4wdTALK]

Agree, wait to you see the green color they have!

[@jamesrobert7019]

I want to say ARB has similar shower bracket, although I don't think it swings out as far though. But will say, these guys did a very good job with this trailer. I was just on their site and noticed other sizes, what is the lead time on these right now?

[@kodacervantes8272]

Update on the Patagonia MT2???

[@4wdTALK]

Patagonia MT2 rocked, I put about 12 miles on mine: Areas where they shine are low road noise and when aired down, these grip like no tomorrow. Not a single issue with these tires. I would highly recommend.

[@4wdTALK]

What are you running now?

[@elijahlucas658]

What colors do these come in? The strips don't look bad, actually they look really nice, however I would go with different colors.

[@4wdTALK]

I had to jump on their site for this: "SNO White, Storm Gray or Desert Sand", however I believe there is a green color that is on the way. Hands down, AMAZING color (referring to the green).

[@scubicon1965]

The stripe colours are reminiscent of some 1980's Jeep Scrambler and Comanche pick-ups.

[@dwaynejohnson7139]

Yeah, and don't see gas prices going down anytime soon. Wish they would, but not realistic. That said, lightweight is a big plus. If the market ever fully switches to electric, weight will kill range, so lighter these things are, the absolute better!

[@4wdTALK]

So true, I seem to recall a video from a little while ago that showed a Rivian R1T which has something like 11,000 towing capacity towing a trailer with a car on it, had it's range dropped to something crazy like 100 miles. I just tried to find that video to check on the mileage I just stated, which may be off, but I recall it was a massive drop. So 100%, weight is the enemy to EV's!

[@johnowens8530]

How well do you know the new owners of Turtleback. I don’t really know them, although from a distance the new trailers look well made.

[@4wdTALK]

Hey John, welcome to the channel and thank you for your comment! I wouldn't say I know the new owner of Turtleback as well as I did the previous ones. The former owners had a very clear and evident connection to the community and a strong 'why' behind their work (which is something I had admired). I have spoken with the new owner on several occasions, both over the phone and in person at Expo West. While I haven't reviewed their new trailers yet, I place tremendous value on a brand's focus on community. I do wish them success and hope they continue to uphold the values that have made the original Turtleback so respected in the overlanding community.

[@johnowens8530]

@@4wdTALK did you try subscribing to their owners email list, before selling your trailer? I am on the list but not yet an owner. I have received many email notices from them of upcoming meet ups for Turtleback owners. I just looked, they had a herd event the end of May, beginning of June. They have another in September. Do you think the previous owners had them more frequently?

[@4wdTALK]

​@@johnowens8530 Hey bud, yes, I am, and I'm part of many discussions relating to TB. Personally, I resonate with the old owners who left no questions about the direction of their community compass. I just feel their 'why' was more relatable. And don't get me wrong, my old Expedition Trailer was an awesome trailer. However, like many products throughout history, I feel the Alpine trailer from SNO represents the evolution and leap forward for overlanders.

[@dougg8280]

What happened to the Turtleback?

[@4wdTALK]

Hey Doug, what is happening brother?! I hadn't used it in something like 9 months and I felt after 4 years it was time for something new. Mine was 2020 (built in Arizona), and will say that trailer was a champ. Now a gentleman in NC owns it and will start creating memories with his family in it.

[@dougg8280]

@@4wdTALK how does the new trailer compare to the old one? Seems to be a copy with some improvements, and some short commings. You had the TB pretty dialed in.

[@4wdTALK]

@@dougg8280 If you are referring to the Alpine, for my needs and what I want from a trailer (we all are different with different needs), this trailer is a huge improvement. Weight is a huge one, layout is another big one, center of gravity and the commitment and drive from the team behind SNO is something I find very attractive. Turtleback, Patriot, TerraRover Overland (original trailer owned by new owners of Turtleback) and so many others, draw inspiration for their designs from that signature 'look' associated with expedition style trailers. That said, I believe SNO represents the evolution of where this industry is heading. So yeah, my TB was dialed in and was an incredible trailer... I feel this Alpine is more future proof and a step forward. Man, that was a mouthful... hope that answers your question Doug!