by Getaways » Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:39 am
Hi Cathy,
I was at Overland Expo East last weekend. Had been planning on ordering a 'Gobi' by BCT, Bivouac Camping Trailers, really really like their galley set up. A bit pricey but talking to others who had their utility trailers I was willing to pay some more for quality. Went to OXE to view some competitors: specifically TC Teardrops, Hiker Trailer and Blue Ridge Trailers to finalize our decision. Then out of the blue someone from Sportsmobile directed me to inTech RV. They were there with 4 models. My wife fell in love with the Max Flyer Plus. I like the fact that we could nearly stand up in it with just a slight lean. 9200 BTU A/C option. The fold out bed means the entire floor space is available for ... just about anything. It has decent size floor place - just under 44 square feet, that is just under 66 inches high. It has it's origins as a mini toy hauler. The back door drops down for a ramp. Big enough for two motorcycles or an ATV. We both fell in love with it.
The big drawback was the lack of water, a functioning galley, and a sink. We decided to work around all that. When we order the trailer we'll be ordering the Grub Hub camping kitchen to solve the galley and sink issues (it folds up nicely for storage in that big room). We will be putting in a removable water tank in the bed of our truck and run a line to the kitchen area. I also have a window mounted kitchen organizer by Tailgaterz (which I got for...tailgating...) that can be easily coordinated into use with this. We'll move the propane tank forward and add a box on the tongue for a generator and tankless propane water heater. For that matter, we might just mount the water heater and store the generator and all the water hoses and electric cords in the cabin. Get a big tub with wheels for that! That saves money!
Additionally, we can add extras slowly to not max out cash outlays right away. With the a/c-heater we can use it year round. Big enough to sit in in inclement weather and not hope the awnings and/or tents haven't developed leaks... it allows us then to stagger purchases such as attached awnings (I have two popup shelters anyway), side tents (I have multiple tents). Initially, we'll use what we currently have and only later consider the convenience of attached awnings. Maybe a roof top tent for the grandkids to feel like they are sleeping in a treehouse.
So that is my story and I'm sticking by it. We like this trailer a lot. Not a teardrop in the traditional sense, but the options it offers is just awesome.