Dave and Estelle O'Haire
As you know we had been looking for this type of trailer for at least 3 years when our camping friends discovered Turtle Back trailers on the web and suggested we give them a boo. And we did. ...
Read moreOctober Sedona Turtleback Herd Event
Last month we had a great trip to the Sedona area. Here are some of the photos from the weekend. Stay tuned for future herd events, we hope you can join us on the next one.
Read moreMy Passion For Being Joyful
I’d like to introduce myself and tell the story of the journey that brought me to creating Turtleback Trailers, My name is Dave Munsterman and I’ve always had an intense love for the outdoors: camping, exploring and driving through...
Read moreWell Priced – Well Equipped
Here are some of our Standard Features of our Turtleback 4′x6′ Box Expedition Trailer: Full Steel Trailer 2”x3” Perimeter Box Frame3500# stub Rubber Torsion axles 2750# Spring 10″ Electric Brakes 15″ Steel Wheels 31/10.50/15 AT Tires Forward and Aft...
Read moreThe Suspension – Stout Yet Simple
The suspension on a trailer is the most misunderstood part of the unit as well as the one that can potentially leave you stranded without a way out. We addressed this head on and drew from proven technology and...
Read moreKitchens – Pass the Grub
Our kitchen areas are made to feed the hungry crew. We start with gap-less Baltic Birch Plywood. We use ply due to it’s additional strength and that it’s less likely to warp than solid plank. They are crafted by...
Read moreElectrical System – Keep the Lights On
A little about the electrical system and components on the Turtleback Trailers: I remember running accross the Borrego Desert one night with my 6 volt off road lights on the first dune buggy I built in ’76. My big...
Read moreWater – Ya Gotta Have It
I’ve made numerous extended trips away from civilization. More often than not the reason to leave that great campsite was we were out of water. We decided to put all we could (within reason) into our units. The original...
Read moreThe Frame and Foundation
Designing and building the proper frame for any special use trailer took us down a path like Goldielocks. “This one’s too flimsey” or “This one’s too Heavy” and then at some point hopefully you know that “THIS ONE’S JUST...
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