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Expeditions7 Chooses Adventure Trailers for Interior Build

Arizona Company tackles most advanced build-out yet
Prescott, Ariz. (2012-03-06)

Expeditions7 commissions Adventure Trailers to develop infrastructure systems for upcoming around-the-world vehicles.

Team leader Scott Brady announced today that the interior design and build for Expedition7's Toyota Land Cruisers will be handled by Adventure Trailers of Prescott AZ. “The interior challenges are more complex than most people realize, they have to be 100% safe, extremely durable, convenient to use and access, and flexible in the way they can be configured,” said Brady “It's a pretty tall order”.

“We chose Adventure Trailers because they have the experience building vehicles that range from the Equator to the Arctic, and are recognized as an industry leader in expedition vehicle builds. Given the expense of such a project, we needed to know it would be right, the first time,” added Brady.

Adventure Trailers Co-Founder Martyn Davies stated “this will be one of our most challenging projects, as the trucks need to cover all 7 continents without reconfiguration for changing environments”.

When asked about Mr Brady's comment on experience, Mario Donovan, President of Adventure Trailers added “The challenge with a complex interior build is that while cabinetry adds organization, it is at the cost of square footage. You need the experience to balance that compromise, and provide a functional system to store the teams gear in all conditions they will face”.

“The build is pretty extensive:” stated Davies, “composite cabinets that act as storage, seating, sleeping and work spaces, stainless steel tables with integrated bamboo cutting boards, a water system including shower, pump and sink, an Espar diesel-powered heating system, stoves, onboard propane systems, electrical systems with LED lighting, aircraft-track tie-down systems, and a 52L National Luna fridge are just some of the highlights”.

The Complete build out needs to be finished before the team departs in the Spring of 2012. Complete details of the build-out and the expedition will be available at www.expeditionsportal.com

About Adventure Trailers: Adventure Trailers is the manufacturer, designer, and retailer of durable equipment for vehicle based expedition and remote camping. Based in Prescott AZ. AT specializes in building Off-Road Trailers, converting vehicles and trucks for world-wide expeditions, and retailing unique, durable, overland equipment. This year marks their 10 Anniversary in business. Adventuretrailers.com and AT-Overland.com

About Overland International: Overland International Inc. is the parent company for Overland Journal magazine, the Expedition Portal website and online community, and Expeditions West video and TV production. Each of these properties is a leader in its field. The company is a majority employee-owned business headquartered in Prescott, Arizona. Expeditionportal.com and Overlandjournal.com

Nemo Toyota Tacoma:
When Nemo decided to convert its Tacoma from an ice-climbing gear hauler to an Overland vehicle, AT Shop Services were enlisted for the job. A custom elevated truck bed platform consisting of a forward top-loading compartment and two 54 inch equipment drawers was built and installed. A National Luna split charging system was utilized to manage starting and the new house batteries. An Aluminess rear bumper and tire swing-a-way were installed to make the spare tire more accessible and provide for jerry can storage. Remote electrical system management switches were installed in both the cab and bed to allow for independent switching of accessories. A dash mounted 2 Meter radio and antennae were added in an unobtrusive manner. Infrastructure for a custom dog
restraint system was created in the rear seating area. The drive train was upgraded to 4.88 gearing, a rear ARB air locker and a compressor & 4 gallon air tank were installed to drive the locker air requirements and serve tire inflation duties.

Expeditions West Toyota Tacoma:
After the new owner of the Expeditions West Tacoma returned from a three month overland expedition to Central America the truck was ready for some refreshing. AT Shop Services performed upgrades to the onboard potable water system that included flow corrections and hot shower system. Pesky onboard
parasitic electrical draws were traced and corrected along with repairs to the dual battery system. A replacement onboard audio and satellite navigation system (including backup camera) was installed. Complete factory service and suspension was brokered.

Ex Officio Toyota Tacoma:
This well-built Tacoma 4-door was brought to AT Shop Services for equipment storage solutions. A pair of custom AT composite drawers and custom top loading
storage box were built and installed to create an elevated platform in the Tacoma bed. Water storage and use problems were solved with a 19-gallon
custom tank, powered by an electric pump and dispensed via a flush-mounted shower outlet and optional gravity-fed valve. On board air compressor and air tank were fitted for tire inflation duties.

Safari Pacific Ford Ranger:
When AT learned of the ambitious round-the world expedition of Travis Schanafelt, AT Shop Services leapt into supporting role for this trek. For habitat solutions, AT provided a custom-built AT Flippac (with rain cover) to match his modified Ranger truck bed, along with standard-size composite drawers for cargo management. Onboard house system electrical needs are provided by a National Luna Power Pack and mated with a 105 amp deep cycle AGM house battery and 55 amp AGM starting battery. To help manage the increased cargo requirements, AT air suspension components were adapted through Travis’ clever fabrication skills, allowing him to compensate for varying load weights he would encounter throughout his journey. To improve rearward visibility and camp security, a LED work/flood lamp was provided.

R.P Jeep JK Rubicon Unlimited 4 dr:
After RP had his ultimate Horizon trailer built by AT, he needed to make upgrades to his factory stock 2010 Jeep Rubicon 4 door JK. AT Shop Services installed front and rear Expedition One bumpers and rear tire carrier. To increase cargo-carrying capacity, a Garvin Wilderness ¾ length roof rack was added, allowing use of the “Freedom Top” removable panels on his jeep without significantly increasing wind noise. For vehicle recovery purposes a Super Winch 9.5 electric winch with Viking synthetic line was installed and a hi-lift jack was added to the tire carrier. A pair of PIAA driving lamps were mounted to the Expedition One front bumper to improve night driving visibility. RP, being an ex-Forest Service Firefighter, a 5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher was a minimum “must have” that was mounted on the inside rear of the JK hardtop. To turn the Rubicon into a ground assistance vehicle for RP’s
commercial helicopter operation, a custom warning strobe lighting system was installed on all 4 corners of the vehicle to mark landing locations at night.