I have been researching Overlanding options for the last 6 months, anticipating when I finally get my Tacoma. There are tons of options out there for overlanding, and many of them depend on what exactly you are wanting to do.

Do you want to go off-grid, to BLM (Bureau of Land Management) or similar type destinations? If so, you need to make sure your trailer is truly off-road capable. That means having independent suspension and seams built for knocks and scrapes. If you just want to do some dry camping at a local state park, you won't need quite as beefy a rig.

Here are some of the brands that I have found that I am looking for on the secondary market. But, just like the Tacoma, the really good ones hold their value well. Most of these companies make a base model and then more and more fully equipped models.
Top Shelf: Mammoth, Turtleback, Sasquatch, Patriot, Hive, BRS Offroad, Kimberly Kampers.
Solid, High Quality Brands: Bean Travel Trailers, Taxa Outdoors (though I see tons of these on the secondary market, making me a bit wary of them), Tentrax, Hiker, Runaway, Oregon Trail'r, Rustic Mountain; Timberleaf, TC Teardrop, Schutt, Zion Off-Road.

If you look all of those up, you will have plenty to consider. Things to keep in mind: Do you want an enclosed sleeping space? Or are you okay with a roof top tent? Do you want a robust solar/electrical system? Do you want a pull-out/up kitchen/galley? Or will you set up a kitchen from your truck? Do you want a shower? Do you want an awning? Do you want lots of windows? Do you want heating/AC? Do you want a fully articulating hitch? Do you want jacks/levelers?

All of these questions are going to make the price go higher and higher.

Personally, I am scouring the secondary market to find a used trailer from a reputable company. Things to look for are water damage, cracks in fiberglass, busted seals around windows, damage to the underbody or roof (always make sure to crawl beneath and on top).

I hope this gets you started! I am super interested in a travel trailer to pair with my Tacoma because I will have to use my Tacoma as a daily driver as well. That means I don't want to load it down with a ton of modifications just to go out in the woods 5 or 6 times per year.

 

I have been researching Overlanding options for the last 6 months, anticipating when I finally get my Tacoma. There are tons of options out there for overlanding, and many of them depend on what exactly you are wanting to do.

Do you want to go off-grid, to BLM (Bureau of Land Management) or similar type destinations? If so, you need to make sure your trailer is truly off-road capable. That means having independent suspension and seams built for knocks and scrapes. If you just want to do some dry camping at a local state park, you won't need quite as beefy a rig.

Here are some of the brands that I have found that I am looking for on the secondary market. But, just like the Tacoma, the really good ones hold their value well. Most of these companies make a base model and then more and more fully equipped models.
Top Shelf: Mammoth, Turtleback, Sasquatch, Patriot, Hive, BRS Offroad, Kimberly Kampers.
Solid, High Quality Brands: Bean Travel Trailers, Taxa Outdoors (though I see tons of these on the secondary market, making me a bit wary of them), Tentrax, Hiker, Runaway, Oregon Trail'r, Rustic Mountain; Timberleaf, TC Teardrop, Schutt, Zion Off-Road.

If you look all of those up, you will have plenty to consider. Things to keep in mind: Do you want an enclosed sleeping space? Or are you okay with a roof top tent? Do you want a robust solar/electrical system? Do you want a pull-out/up kitchen/galley? Or will you set up a kitchen from your truck? Do you want a shower? Do you want an awning? Do you want lots of windows? Do you want heating/AC? Do you want a fully articulating hitch? Do you want jacks/levelers?

All of these questions are going to make the price go higher and higher.

Personally, I am scouring the secondary market to find a used trailer from a reputable company. Things to look for are water damage, cracks in fiberglass, busted seals around windows, damage to the underbody or roof (always make sure to crawl beneath and on top).

I hope this gets you started! I am super interested in a travel trailer to pair with my Tacoma because I will have to use my Tacoma as a daily driver as well. That means I don't want to load it down with a ton of modifications just to go out in the woods 5 or 6 times per year.

Welcome to the forum @drew.ross59! Which Tacoma model have you ordered? Also what kinds of trailers are you looking at to go with your truck?