Introducing Mean Green Overland Trailers

[reaver]

So, after building several trailers, and designing several more, I've decided to start offering them for sale.

I've launched my first trailer, the MGO Owyhee. It's based on my Groot 2.0 build (seen here), and incorporates the following standard features:

• Fiberglass coating, with Raptor Liner finish, available in several different colors
• 4 speed vent fan, with integrated, adjustable light.
• Multiple USB and 12v sockets
• 100Ah LiFePO4 battery, with low temp cutoff
• Renogy Core battery monitoring system, featuring remote monitoring, built in inclinometer, and future expandablity.
• 30A DC-DC and Solar Combo charger (solar panels not included with standard equipment)
• Integrated modular roof rails offer expandability, and and future upgrades
• 3500lb Straight axle with leaf springs standard

Standard Features that aren't shown:

• Your choice of exterior lighting (either porch style lights, or below door ground lights)
• Roof Mounted MC4 connections for solar panels

Now, I'm sure you're wondering what the price of this would be.....

The Owyhee STARTS at $9999

We offer customization options, including fully customizing the layout of the trailer, if required.

I'm not looking to get rich building these, but I want to offer a quality product, at a reasonable price. I can do this by simplifying the design, and building it in a way that maintains quality, while keeping things simple.

I plan on offering different galley layouts in the future, as well as additional add-ons using the modular mounting rails on the roof. These will work in a very similar fashion to how I have the stove box and diesel heater module installed on my current trailer.

Interior Layout

I'm happy to answer any questions people might have. This is just my starting point. I've designed these in a way where they function as platforms, and can be modified and customized based on needs, without jacking the price of the trailer up to 25k.

The website is www.meangreenoverland.com

 

[freak4life]

Brian, I wish you all the success in your new business. I will, going forward, consider your product as in the future I desire to purchase a trailer that I can modify personally. I would note that two issues jump out at me immediately, on board water tank and rather than an axel I would prefer independent suspension with the option to match the trailer hubs to my tow vehicle.
Blessings Rich

 

[tjZ06]

Really awesome, love to see a privateer making a well thought out, affordable option!

-TJ

 

[lolzhax]

I like it, also nice to see it with a trailer axle and leaf springs which makes maintenance, repairs, and upgrades super easy. Parts and options are plentiful.

 

[tjZ06]

I like it, also nice to see it with a trailer axle and leaf springs which makes maintenance, repairs, and upgrades super easy. Parts and options are plentiful.

I agree. I think the Overland community has way overestimated the need for crazy/complicated IFS/air bag whatever trailer suspensions. Yes, they do provide some advantages, but the cost and complexity is totally unnecessary for 99% of Overlanders IMHO.

-TJ

 

[reaver]

Brian, I wish you all the success in your new business. I will, going forward, consider your product as in the future I desire to purchase a trailer that I can modify personally. I would note that two issues jump out at me immediately, on board water tank and rather than an axel I would prefer independent suspension with the option to match the trailer hubs to my tow vehicle.
Blessings Rich

These are both items that will be offered. Like I mentioned, the BASE trailer starts at 9999, comes with everything shown. Independent suspension can certainly be fitted, as can a water tank, pump, etc.

Of course, these additional components will come at a cost, but it's easily modified to accommodate them. I'm actually currently working on a galley layout that integrates a sink and faucet.

I like it, also nice to see it with a trailer axle and leaf springs which makes maintenance, repairs, and upgrades super easy. Parts and options are plentiful.

I've been running a solid axle for years on my trailers. Never once have I felt limited by having a solid axle setup. Now, could they use shocks? Of course, and it's something I'm looking into.

I'll agree with the complexity aspect of the timbren setups. I'm also not sold on the reliability. I've read horror stories of them failing. Again, I need to do more digging on what exactly can be done, and have a conversation with timbren about what the best setup for the use case is.