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After a year living in my camper named "The Betty", I've decided to take those adventures and make it a lifestyle.   From the first day of the journey to the launch of my business I've kept a journal here at "Miles in the Mirror".
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The Boreas XT is Ready to Roll

5/31/2016

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I'm excited to announce that Into The Wild has officially entered the Overland retail market!  The Boreas XT teardrop trailer is officially up for sale and ready to roll!  Below is a write up on the off road trailer and plenty of pictures!!

Off-Road and Off-the-Grid Basecamp

Designed and built by Into The Wild Expeditions in Colorado, the Boreas XT trailer is a true off-road and off-the-grid camper.  With independent suspension and 17 inches of ground clearance the only limit to this trailer is the vehicle towing it.  On board water, 100 watts of solar power, and sleeping for two makes Colorado’s backcountry easily accessible.
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The Boreas XT is completely turnkey.  The galley kitchen comes fully equipped with a Dometic 12v fridge/freezer, sink, and two burner stove.  The solar kit will keep your deep cycle AGM battery topped off during extended off-the-grid adventures.   Bring all your gear and accessories with ample storage in the cabin and kitchen cabinets. With a dry weight of just over 1600 pounds and electric brakes it is easily towed by any sized vehicle.

Want your own custom trailer? Give us a call or email and we can discuss custom options.
The trailer pictured is available for sale at $15,900.

​For more info on the company site click Into The Wild!!

​Exterior
•Frame is sealed steel tubing – no drilling into the frame so no risk of water intrusion and rust
•Frame built by certified welder
•2 coats each of industrial primer and paint
•Timbren Axle-Less 2,000lb HD independent suspension
•Full sized spare
•Electric Brakes
•.040” Anodized Aluminum exterior sheeting
•3/4” treated plywood base coated with industrial sealant
•Multi Axis hitch coupler (rotates on all axis)
•Rear leveling jacks
•7 point plug
•Front jack with wheel
•All LED lighting with reverse lights
•Aluminum fenders coated with heavy duty bed liner
•2 Exterior LED porch lights
Interior Cabin
  • Two full sized doors with windows and screens
  • Overhead “stargazer” window
  • Sleeping space is 54"W x 76"L
  • Fan-Tastic Fan with 3 speeds and reverse
  • LED lighting
  • 12v/USB power source with battery monitoring gauge
  • Oversized Birch storage cabinets
  • Alder ceiling/wall panels
  • 4” Foam bed
  • Fully insulated
​Galley Kitchen
  • Pull out SMEV 2 burner propane stove with glass top
  • Pull out SMEV sink with glass top
  • Pull out Dometic CFX-35US 12v/110 Electric Cooler Refrigerator/Freezer
  • 10 gallons of onboard freshwater with self-priming pump.
  • 11lbs of onboard propane
  • All pull out accessories mounted on 500lb sliders with lock in/lock out options
  • LED lights
  • 12v/USB power source with battery gauge
  • Birch cabinets with shelf
  • Formica counter top
  • Alder ceiling/wall panels
​Construction
  • Cabin is built on ¾” treated plywood with industrial sealant
  • Base of cabin is bolted to mounting tabs on the frame – No drilling into the frame
  • Stick framed with 2x2 studs on 12” centers and wood decking screws
  • All joints reinforced with hurricane clips for increased durability
  • Roof trusses are 2x3 studs on 12” cnters with ability to add a roof rack or tent
  • Sheeted with ¼” plywood walls and 3/8” plywood roof
  • Exterior is sheeted in .040 Anodized Aluminum (will not oxidize)
​Electrical
  • 12v power system with Blue Sea fuse panel
  • 100w Renogy Solar panel with charge controller
  • Deep Cycle Battery AGM Solar Energy Storage 12V 55AH
  • Interior and Exterior LED lighting
​Specifications
•Body – 5’ x 9’
•Length – 13’6”
•Width – 89” fender to fender
•Height - 6’4”
•Weight – 1,640lbs dry
•Tires – 31x10.5 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2s
•Wheels – Steal 15x8, 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern (Jeep pattern)
•Frame – 2”x2” 3/16” steel tubing
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The Boreas XT Off Road Teardrop

5/9/2016

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​I wanted to drop a quick line on the construction of the teardrop trailer.   With nearly 6 months of design and fabrication it's almost done!

​The trailer is named after the pass I lived on in Breckenridge, CO.  The Boreas Pass Road was originally a railway from Denver to Breck.   The old railway was know for its treacherous and windy path.  In 63 miles of track there were 435 curves.  The longest straight section was 1.6 miles.

​I will put together a more in depth write up on the build shortly.  The trailer should be complete in the next week or so and will be ready for sale!

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