OFF GRID TRAILERS EXPEDITION 2.0 User manual

TRAILER
OWNERS
MANUAL
ESCAPE CIVILIZATION. WAKE UP IN THE WILD.

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4QUICK SET-UP GUIDE
6HOOKING UP THE TRAILER
9DOOR OPERATION MAINTENANCE
9TOWING YOUR TRAILER
12 PLUMBING SYSTEM
17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19 PROPANE SYSTEM
23 APPLIANCE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
26 SAFETY TIPS
28 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
32 FRAME, SUSPENSION, BRAKE, BEARINGS,
WHEELS & TIRES
37 WINTERIZING
39 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
40 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
43 WARRANTY
47 TRAILER IMAGE APPENDIX
CONTENTS WELCOME
We would like to thank you for purchasing an Off Grid Trailer!
Whether a new OGT customer or a returning enthusiast, the
entire team at OGT is pleased to welcome you to the family.
Adventurous and creative, ambitious and curious, the entire
OGT team’s passion for design, quality, authenticity, and
craftsmanship are only matched by their love of the outdoors
- a love that guides everything we do at Off Grid Trailers. Our
off-road teardrop trailers are inspired by overlanding and
off grid camping-they’re designed for engaging with nature,
for camping off the grid. We welcome you to visit support.
offgridtrailers.com for information on new owner orientation,
common questions, and customer maintenance.
We trust you will enjoy your new Off Grid Trailers adventure!
Much thought has gone into the design of our units to bring
us all closer to nature! Any of our company’s success depends
on our commitment to bringing joy and the adventurous spirit
to our valued customers.
Thank you for choosing an Off Grid Trailer, and welcome
to the OGT family!
Duane Leedell President, OGT
INTRODUCTION
This manual has been written to aid you in the proper and
safe operation of your Off Grid Trailers product. Please read
this manual before using your Off Grid Trailer. If you have any
additions or suggestions and would like to see them added to
this manual, please don’t hesitate to email and let us know.
Our contact information is on the back of this booklet.

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ITEMS REQUIRED (not supplied)
• For Standard coupler: 2” hitch ball and ball mount
• For Max Coupler: 2” receiver with ball mount 1” shank hole
• Tow vehicle 7 pin wiring & brake controller
• Trailer license plate & registration
(or trailer transport permit)
• Some vehicles may require a 7-Pin extension
TRAILER SET-UP
• Install License plate
• Prepare tow vehicle hitch (hitch height = 21”)
• Regular coupler: install 2” hitch ball
• Max Coupler: install supplied yoke on tow vehicle ball mount.
• Attach safety chains
• Secure break away cable
• Plug in 7 pin trailer cable to tow vehicle
• Check trailer lights and brakes for proper operation
NEW TRAILER CHECK LIST
• De-winterize &/or sanitize potable water system
• Charge batteries
• Turn on main circuit breaker
• Check tire pressure
• Fill propane bottle
• Re-torque wheels refer to the maint schedule
• Review maintenance schedule and ensure specic internals
are followed (i.e. re-torque suspension bolts after 1st week of use)
Refer to the applicable section of this manual for specic
instructions to carry out items in the Quick Setup and New
Trailer Check Lists.
QUICK SET-UP GUIDE
Note: Hitch ball and/or ball mount not supplied with trailer.

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HOOKING UP THE TRAILER
When loading your trailer, store heavy gear rst, keeping it
on or close to the camper oor. Distribute items to keep the
loaded trailers tongue weight within 12-15% of the loaded
trailer weight. Only store light items on high shelves. Distribute
weight to obtain even side-to-side balance of the loaded
vehicle. Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could
affect the balance of your vehicle. When the trailer is loaded,
drive to a scale and weigh tow each vehicle and trailer axle
separately to determine axle loads.
The trailer axle load should not exceed its gross axle weight
rating (GAWR). The total tow vehicle and trailer load should
not exceed the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the
tow vehicle and/or not exceed the tongue weight rating of
the tow vehicle. These weight ratings are given on the trailer
certication label that is located on the left side of the trailer
on the A-frame/tongue.
Ensure your vehicle has hitch and receiver capacities that
meet or exceed the trailer weight; only use a hitch ball
that matches the coupler provided with your trailer. For
trailers equipped with the optional Max Coupler, refer to the
manufacturer’s manual for proper hook up and use. Ensure the
coupler is properly seated with the locking latch fully closed
and locking pin inserted to the latch prior to towing your
trailer. Always use safety chains when towing your trailer, and
cross over the chains as illustrated in Fig 1.1.
Your trailer us equipped with a manual trailer jack; turn the
handle clockwise to raise the trailer, and counter clockwise to
lower the trailer. Remove jack locking pin to rotate the jack as
illustrated in Fig 1.2. If a wheel(s) is supplied with your trailer
jack it is only intended for delivery assistance. Jack options
are subject to change.
Fig 1.1
Fig 1.2

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HOOKING UP THE TRAILER
The 7-pin trailer harness provides connection to your vehicles
turn signals, brake lights, running lights, brake control as well
as provides power to your trailer. The connections in the
trailer plug are according to industry standard, refer to wiring
details section C of this manual to conrm this matches your
vehicle connections and for additional information on optional
charging wiring/conguration. Note that the trailer high mount
tail light is NOT wired as a brake light as per Transport Canada
requirements.
Your trailer is equipped with electric brakes; ensure you have a
compatible brake controller and sufcient gauge wiring in your
tow vehicle for a single axle two brake system (refer to your
vehicle and/or brake controller owner’s manual).
Attach the emergency brake away switch cable to the tow
vehicle as illustrated in Fig 1.3. Note your breakaway backup
battery requires shore power to charge/recharge.
Fig 1.3.
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DOOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Expedition and Pando Models: Your Off Grid Trailer is equipped
with RV grade side entry doors. Depending on model purchased
you may have either of the following versions below.
Ref. Fig 2.1 & Fig 2.2
TOWING YOUR TRAILER
Towing a trailer requires an adjustment for the extra weight
and size of the combined tow vehicle and trailer unit, both on
and off road. Ensure your trailer load is distributed evenly with
sufcient tongue loading with the limits of both your trailer
and tow vehicle, this will help ensure safe travel as well as
help prevent trailer sway.
As there are added challenges in towing a trailer over just
driving a vehicle on its own, it is recommended additional
resources and/or instructions are used to ensure safe towing.
VERSION 2:
Dual stage primary and secondary latch system - ensure primary
door latch is engaged to ensure full seal. The latch is equipped
with a secondary safety mechanism. Door must be fully closed
on both latch mechanisms. This door is also equipped with a
safety system to allow emergency latch cable access for exit in
the event the latch cable / mechanism fails (see below).
Maintenance: Trailer inspection is key to ownership of an off
road trailer. Door maintenance including window, seal, latch,
hinges, and overall assembly inspection is crucial.
VERSION 1:
Single stage primary latch system - ensure Deadbolts are
engaged while travelling.

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PLUMBING
DOOR OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE APPENDIX
Fig 2.1 Pando Door Fig 2.2 Pando Door

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PLUMBING (where equipped)
DEMAND PUMP
When switched on, the demand pump automatically maintains
pressure by pumping water from the fresh water storage tank
to the required water outlet as it’s required (controlled by a
discharge check valve). The demand pump switch is located
on the front of the hot water on demand unit. For normal
operation, open all faucets (hot and cold and check to see that
the bypass system on the hot water heater is in the normal
position) and run water until air bubbles no longer affect water
ow. Shutting off all faucets will automatically shut the pump
off. Remember to shut the pump off when the tank is empty or
when traveling.
WASTE DRAINAGE
The trailer is not equipped with a gray water system, collect
and dispose of gray water according to the local guidelines
& regulations.
FRESHWATER LOCATION & FILLING
Fresh water ll locations vary by model, refer to the model
specic trailer diagram at the end of this manual. To ll the
fresh water storage tank, remove ll cap and ll with hose.
PLUMBING
Fresh Water Draining Procedures
To drain the fresh water tank, freshwater drains vary by model,
refer to the model specic trailer diagram at the end of this
manual. The drain cock is located near the freshwater tank.
FRESH WATER DRAINING PROCEDURES
To drain the fresh water tank, freshwater drains vary by model,
refer to the model specic trailer diagram at the end of this
manual. The drain cock is located near the freshwater tank.
NOTE: The water system is not sanitized at the factory and must be sanitized prior to use.
PLUMBING
FRESH WATER SYSTEM SANITIZATION
The water system needs to be sanitized prior to FIRST use as well
as after winterizing, if the system has not been used for extended
periods of time or if the system is contaminated. Failure to do
so may result in sickness, injury or death. Follow the procedure
bellow or have a qualied RV technician perform the sanitization
for you.
TO SANITIZE FRESH WATER SYSTEM:
1. Drain fresh water tank as described in the fresh water tank
draining procedure.
2. Adjust the recipe of 0.5 cup of chlorine bleach and 2 gallons
of water for every 30 gallons of fresh water tank capacity to
make a chlorine bleach solution to suit your trailers fresh
water tank capacity.
3. Add chlorine bleach solution to fresh water tank and ll to
capacity with water, shake the trailer to mix the tank contents.
For example: For a 30 gallon fresh water tank, add 0.5 cup
of chlorine bleach to 2 gallons of water and mix, add this
solution to the fresh water tank, than ll the fresh water tank
with water (~28 gallons).
4. Turn on fresh water pump, open each faucet (hot & cold)
and shower until chlorine bleach smell is evident.
NOTE: Set the water heater for full water ow, but do not turn water
heater on.
5. Close faucets and shower and allow system to sanitize in the
chlorine bleach solution for a minimum of 4 hours.
6. Drain fresh water system, re-ll with fresh water and ush
all faucets (hot & cold) and shower to remove chlorine bleach
solution. Repeat this step until chlorine bleach smell is gone.
NOTE:
Location of equipment
described in this section varies
between trailer models, refer to
model specic trailer diagram
at the end of this manual for
location of equipment if not
indicated.
TANK SIZES PER MODEL
EXPEDITION 2.0 31 GAL
SWITCHBACK 31 GAL (OPTIONAL)
PANDO 2.0 14 & 19 GAL (OPTIONAL)

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Fig 3.3
Switchback
Fig 3.6 Switchback Water Fill
PLUMBING APPENDIX
Fig 3.7 switchback water tank drain valve access panel
Fig 3.10 Drain to Winterize WH
HOT WATER
DRAIN PLUG
STANDARD
MAIN
AUX
OPTIONAL
Fig 3.1
Expedition & Pando
Fig 3.2
Expedition & Pando
Fig 3.4 Expedition Gravity Water Fill Fig 3.5 Water Fill Pando
Fig 3.8 Switchback valve
access panel (open)
Fig 3.9 Pando water tank drains
3.11 Expedition water tank drain

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ELECTRICAL
SHORE POWER CHARGING
To charge via shore power, simply plug a standard 15-amp
power cord into the exterior mounted shore power port and
plug in electrical power source.
NOTE: The base unit is NOT equipped with an on board solar
charge controller.
REPLACEMENT & MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTS
All interior and exterior lights are LED xtures rated to provide
issue free service for the life of the trailer. The LEDs in these
xtures are not serviceable, and the xture must be replaced if
malfunctioning by a qualied RV technician.
NOTE: External light xtures may require seasonal maintenance
to prevent corrosion.
Ref. Fig 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (where equipped)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – ALL MODELS
WIRING DETAILS
The following details of each unit’s color coded wiring layout is
intended to aid only authorized RV technicians to troubleshoot
and repair any wiring problems that could potentially arise
and is not intended to aid the owner in doing any electrical
repairs.
WIRED (not connected at factory)
Tow vehicle to trailer battery connection requires electrical
installation and modication of the 12V trailer pin by an
authorized RV technician or Automotive Technician. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused to the
tow vehicle through electrical modication.

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EXPEDITION 2.0
FUSE AMP DESCRIPTION
1 15 Stereo
2 5 Exterior Lights
3 15 Fridge
4 5 Interior Lights
6 5 USB Plug
8 10 Water Pump
10 5 Fan
12 5 Furnace
PANDO 2.0
FUSE AMP DESCRIPTION
1 15 Stereo
2 5 Exterior Lights
3 15 Fridge
4 5 Interior/Galley Lights
5 15 Optional Fridge
6 5 USB Plug
8 10 Water Pump
10 5 Fan
12 5 Furnace
SWITCHBACK
FUSE AMP DESCRIPTION
1 15 Stereo
2 5 Exterior Lights
3 15 Fridge
4 5 Interior/Galley Lights
5 15 Rear Fridge
6 5 USB Plug
8 10 Water Pump
POWER INVERTER & FUSE PANEL
1. All 12 volt circuits are protected from overload by
automotive type fuses indicated on the fuse panel.
2. 110 volt circuits are operated by the power inverter remote
installed in the inside cabinet on the operator panel.
3. The main BUS master power off is in the unit front box
with the main system 12 or 6V batteries. Depress to turn
off all unit power.
FUSES
The fuses used in every Off Grid Trailer unit are an automotive
fuse. Fuse boxes are mounted with positive up, negative down.
PROPANE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT NOTE: Heater cabinet doors must be fully open
to operate the hot water system. The propane water heater
requires combustion air and exhaust.
SAFETY TIPS
• DO NOT disconnect or remove any tank while valve is open.
• DO NOT store gasoline or any other ammable liquid near
any propane appliance.
• Propane tanks should not be left open while traveling.
• Never ll with natural gas.
• Remove tanks from camper before lling.
• Never ll to more than 80% capacity.
• DO NOT tow the trailer with wall mounted tanks in position.
• Always perform a trailer walkaround inspecting for propane
leaks and ventilate accordingly
IF YOU SMELL GAS / PROPANE DETECTOR GOES OFF
• DO NOT touch electrical switches.
• Extinguish any open ame.
• Open windows.
• Shut off propane at tank(s).
• Have your system checked by a qualied LP gas technician.
Fig 4.1 Expedition & Pando Tank Location Fig 4.2 Switchback Tank Location