Best Expedition Trailers

There’s nothing quite like hitting the road for a few days of exploring the great outdoors. The anticipation of the beauty you’ll see, the crispness of the fresh air, and thoughts of the good times you’ll have with friends and family around the campfire are enough to get you giddy like a kid on Christmas morning.

Of course, as we all know, heading out for an adventure - even a short one - requires a lot of planning and gear. With the right plan and tools, your expedition is far more likely to go off without a hitch. So, in that spirit, we want to help you with the planning and gear phase in one fell swoop. That’s where this guide to the best expedition trailers comes in…

We’re in the business of prepping folks for outdoor adventures, and that being the case, we’ve come across our fair share of expedition trailers. These trailers come in all shapes and sizes and have standard and optional features that run the gamut from solar power to onboard water to upgraded suspensions. And that’s just the start!

With so many options available, it’s understandable that you might get a little overwhelmed with all the possibilities. So, we’ve narrowed it down for you with five of our favorite expedition trailers for 2024. Let’s check out the list and get you started on your next adventure!

SNO Trailers Alpine

Key Specs:

• Dry weight: 1,690 lbs
• Trailer Max Weight: 3500 lbs
• Length: 12'2"
• Width: 6'3"
• Height: 5'9"
• Fabtech long-travel suspension
• Water Capacity: 15 Gallons
• Stainless steel kitchen pullout
• Renogy 100ah battery

The SNO Trailers Alpine is a great choice if you want a well-made and versatile expedition trailer. This trailer excels in both form and function, making it a reliable companion for all types of off-road adventures.

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One of the Alpine’s core strengths is its durable construction. Its powder-coated steel frame, which has a proprietary anti-rust treatment, ensures the trailer can handle the harshest conditions without compromising longevity. This makes it perfect if you’re one to venture into tough terrain and unpredictable weather. Paired with premium 17” Method wheels and all-terrain tires (275/70/R17), the Alpine offers a smooth ride on rugged trails, giving you confidence that this trailer will perform no matter where the adventure takes you.

Storage is a big win with the Alpine, too. The fixed storage compartment at the front of the trailer is easily accessible through two large side doors, while a large rear compartment offers additional cargo room. The integrated utility box, with a unique notch design for recovery boards, is not only practical but also tailored for outdoor adventure needs. You’ll never have to worry about running out of space, thanks to the full-width fixed storage tray and optional wide-body kit, which includes two side boxes. These boxes are designed with convenience in mind, featuring internal drawers, dividers, stainless steel surfaces, and USB ports for charging your devices.

Cooking outdoors is also a breeze with the Alpine’s stainless-steel kitchen pullout, which comes equipped with everything you need for a convenient and enjoyable camp cooking experience. The trailer even accommodates a 75L portable fridge/freezer (sold separately), ensuring your food stays fresh during long trips.

For power, the Alpine is outfitted with top-notch Renogy® electronics, including a 100Ah AGM battery, waterproof solar charge controller, and external solar plug. Combined with the NOCO® Genius battery charger and Switch-Pros Panels, this trailer ensures you’re well-equipped with energy for the journey.

Other standout features like the spare tire carrier, integrated water heater, stainless steel sink, and 3M rock guard add an extra layer of functionality and protection, rounding out the Alpine’s exceptional design. With all these goodies, the SNO Trailers Alpine is the perfect blend of durability, storage, and modern conveniences, making it an excellent option if you want to elevate your off-road adventures.

Ruger 6-Foot Off-Road

Key Specs:

• Dry weight: 1,100-1,250 lbs
• Timbren 3,500 lbs heavy-duty suspension
• Expedition frame with a tongue rack
• 72” x 54” cargo tub
• Front and rear brush guards
• 16” steel wheels with 33” all-terrain tires

The Ruger 6-Foot Off-Road Trailer is another top contender for the best expedition trailer of 2024, because it combines rugged durability with versatile functionality with a bargain price. Designed with adventure in mind, this trailer is built to tackle tough terrain while offering lots of storage for all your gear.

At the heart of the Ruger 6-Foot Off-Road Trailer is its cargo tub, which measures 72" x 54" (top) and  44" x 24" (bottom). This storage area allows you to haul all your essential equipment for extended expeditions. The tub’s reinforced lid and frame add an extra layer of durability, allowing you to pack heavy loads with confidence. With lockable heavy-duty draw latches, your gear stays secure even on the roughest trails, ensuring peace of mind when traveling in remote areas.

The addition of a tailgate, which measures 36" x 16", provides easy access to your cargo, making it simple to load and unload while on the go. There’s also a tongue rack that gives you even more room for bringing necessities on your trip.

Ruger has outfitted this trailer with 33" all-terrain tires and 16" black steel wheels, allowing it to handle uneven, off-road paths with ease. These tires, combined with the heavy-duty Timbren 3,500 lbs. suspension system, ensure a smooth ride, even when fully loaded.

Weighing in at approximately 1,100 to 1,250 pounds dry, the Ruger 6-Foot Off-Road Trailer is lightweight enough to be towed by a wide range of vehicles while still offering an impressive payload capacity. The trailer also features a front heavy-duty stabilizer with wheels, making it easy to park and set up camp in even the most challenging spots.

If you need additional versatility, the trailer’s 2" rear receiver tube is perfect for attaching bike racks or other accessories. Front and rear brush guards protect the trailer from debris and rocks, keeping it in top condition throughout your adventures. Additionally, the 7-pin electrical plug allows seamless connection to your vehicle’s power supply, ensuring your trailer’s lights and electronics are always operational. What’s not to like?!

With plenty of customizable options available, the Ruger 6-Foot Off-Road Trailer can be tailored to fit your specific adventure needs. Whether you're overlanding through mountain trails or exploring the desert, this trailer is a dependable, high-quality choice for your 2024 expeditions.

Want to save some money on a Ruger trailer? Check out our pre-owned options!

SNO Trailers Remington R-20

Key Features:

• Dry weight: 800 lbs
• Trailer Max Weight: 3500 lbs
• Length: 10’0"
• Width: 6'4"
• Height: 5'9"
• Timbren suspension
• Water Capacity: 20 Gallons
• Stainless steel kitchen pullout
• Renogy 100ah battery

The Remington R-20 trailer is an outstanding choice if you’re ready for a reliable, feature-packed expedition trailer in 2024. Its thoughtful design, durable construction, and high-end amenities make it an ideal companion for your journeys, especially if your trips require you to use a side-by-side as your means of transport.

Like the Alpine discussed earlier, the R-20’s frame is powder-coated steel with a proprietary anti-rust coating, ensuring it stands up to the elements no matter where your adventures take you. The lightweight aluminum body further enhances its durability while keeping the dry weight down to just 800 pounds. Despite its light weight, the R-20 can handle up to 2,200 pounds of gear, making it incredibly versatile for hauling everything from camping equipment to hunting gear.

Storage is no issue with the R-20, either. It comes equipped with a fixed storage compartment, large slide pullouts for powered coolers or freezers, and two side doors featuring integrated Molle panels—perfect for securing additional gear. A utility box, complete with a notch for recovery boards, ensures you’re ready for any trail conditions. Whether you’re packing up for a weekend trip or a long expedition, this trailer has space to handle it all!

The kitchen setup is equally impressive, featuring a stainless-steel top kitchen pullout that gives you a sturdy and convenient place to prepare meals. Above the kitchen pullout, a fixed storage compartment provides extra room for your cooking essentials. The added convenience of a Camp Chef cooktop as part of the Remington package makes cooking at camp an easy and enjoyable experience.

When it comes to power and electronics, the R-20 shines. Outfitted with a Renogy® 100Ah AGM battery, solar charge controller, and a NOCO® Genius battery charger, this trailer provides reliable power wherever you go. The custom laser-cut panels with charging ports in both the rear and side boxes allow you to keep your devices powered, while the on/off battery switch ensures you’re in control of your power consumption at all times.

The Remington package adds even more value with features like the Sherpa tent, 270LTE awning, a Remington cooler, and a handgun and long-gun vault for secure storage. The addition of a Dometic water system, spare tire, RotopaX gas and water containers, and awning mounts further enhances the trailer's off-grid capabilities.

With its premium build, smart design, and a wide range of features, the Remington R-20 is truly an all-in-one solution if you’re looking for a dependable and feature-rich expedition trailer in 2024.

Rustic Mountain Overland Patrol XCT

Key Features:

• Dry weight: 1,250 lbs
• Length: 144”
• Width: 66”
• Timbren 2,200-pound heavy-duty axle-less suspension
• 31" all-terrain tires on 15" wheels
• Large tongue box with access from both sides
• Tilting lid and rear tailgate for easy access to gear

The Rustic Mountain Overland Patrol XCT is yet another fantastic option if you want a well-rounded and durable expedition trailer. The Patrol XCT offers a range of enhancements that make it a perfect companion for off-grid explorations while maintaining a user-friendly design.

One of the standout features of the Patrol XCT is the inclusion of a tongue box, which adds valuable storage space at the front of the trailer. This box is ideal for setting up a kitchen or galley area and provides a dedicated spot for your fridge, electrical components, and other essentials. With easy access from both the driver and passenger sides, the tongue box ensures that your gear is organized and always within reach, streamlines your camp setup, and makes cooking on the go more convenient.

The trailer’s off-road capabilities are supported by its 31" all-terrain tires on 15" wheels, which provide excellent traction on rugged terrain. Combined with the Timbren HD 2200 lb axleless suspension, the Patrol XCT handles uneven trails and rough conditions with ease, offering a smooth and stable ride wherever you go. If you want even more off-road performance, there’s an option to upgrade to the Cruise Master CRS2 suspension system, which enhances the trailer's ability to tackle even the toughest trails.

The texture powder coating ensures the trailer can withstand the elements, keeping it protected from rust and wear during all kinds of weather conditions. The custom 16" roof rack adds another layer of versatility, offering additional storage for bulky items like kayaks, bikes, or rooftop tents.

Other practical features include a tilting lid for easy access to the interior, a rear tailgate, and a front cargo basket for more storage options. The Lock-N-Roll hitch provides a secure, flexible connection to your vehicle, ensuring a safe and smooth towing experience on rough terrain.

Optional add-ons, such as an armor package, matching spare tire, custom bed liner, and tongue box slide, allow you to tailor the trailer to your specific needs. In other words, whether you’re planning short weekend trips or extended overlanding adventures, the Patrol XCT’s combination of rugged features and thoughtful design make it a reliable, versatile, and comfortable choice for any expedition.

Trail Trailer Mod Trailer

Key Features: 

• Dry weight: 680 lbs.
• Length: 110”
• Width: 67”
• Timbren axleless suspension
• BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires on Black Rhino Stadium wheels
• Powder-coated and welded steel frame
• Universal rail for mounting gear
• Stand on fenders

Perhaps the best feature of the Trail Trailer Mod Trailer is that it’s modular. This allows you to build a trailer to suit your specific needs. For example, if your expeditions call for a simple flatbed trailer, no problem! You can get a simple flatbed design from Trail Trailer so you can add whatever gear and accessories you see fit.

But, let’s say you want contained storage space. In that case, you might opt for a Trail Trailer with an enclosed storage tub. The tub is made of powder-coated steel for excellent durability, and it comes with a locking tailgate to keep your gear safe. You can add towers on top of the tub for hauling additional gear, too.

Now let’s say you need to maximize the utility of a Trail Trailer by adding sleeping quarters. Well, you can do that, too! With the tub and a set of short towers on top, you have the ideal platform for your favorite rooftop tent. This combination gives you the sleeping space you need and the gear storage you demand, all in a footprint that’s just 110” long and 67” wide.

Whatever options you choose for your Trail Trailer, they’ll ride on a powder-coated and welded steel frame with a Timbren axleless suspension. The combination of Black Rhino Stadium wheels with BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires means this trailer can go just about anywhere your tow vehicle can take it, too.

This trailer comes with universal rail mounts that give you virtually limitless options for bolting on addition accessories. Whether you need a place to mount your Maxtrax, an ax, a jack, or other tools, these rail mounts put your gear easily within reach. Likewise, you can use the stand-on fenders to reach your gear, and when you’re not using the fenders as a step, the long, flat surface can be used as a countertop for getting meals ready. Nice!

With other amenities like a tongue tray for added storage, a locking tailgate to keep your gear secure, and a three channel floor for mounting accessories like the gear tub and towers mentioned above, this trailer has everything you need to build a custom rig for your adventures.

Want an Expedition Trailer? We’re Here to Help!

Some of our best memories are of camping trips surrounded by nature and huddled near the campfire roasting marshmallows. Outdoor exploration was our way of connecting one another, and it still is all these years later.

Our love of the outdoors runs deep, and we want you to be able to experience the world around us in a way that benefits you as much as it has in our lives. Though everyone has a different idea of what camping and overlanding should be, after seeing this list of the best expedition trailers, it’s hard to argue against investing in a trailer that offers rugged capabilities and amenities that make your adventures more functional and comfortable.

And if you aren’t sure which trailer is best for your needs, no worries! That’s where we come in. We’re a family-run business eager to help you adventure more. We also understand that an expedition trailer is a big investment, so we will give you the personal support you need to get you the best trailer - all with a friendly, no-pressure approach.

We’re ready to answer any questions about expedition trailers (and any other outdoor gear) you may have. You can come by our facility just off I-20 in Abilene, send us a message, or give us a call at 888-323-5902. Our staff will give you the full-service attention you need so you’re confident in your purchase!

BTR Outfitters is just one part of our family business. For more than 50 years, we’ve owned and operated Hanner Chevrolet GMC and Hanner RV. Our ties in the community run deep, and we have built a reputation of being hard-working, dedicated folks who take a lot of pride in our work.

If you need a new Chevy or GMC to go along with your new expedition trailer, we’ve got you covered. We’ll sit down with you, listen to your wants and needs for your new vehicle, and work tirelessly to earn a five-star review from you. And if an expedition trailer isn’t quite what you need, our selection of RVs at Hanner RV gives you all the options you could imagine for your outdoor adventures. From small bumper pull trailers to big fifth wheels to luxury RVs, we’ve got them all!