Boards ride up top
Use padded carriers and suitable straps. Confirm roof-load limits and tent clearance with your dealer; 12-inch crossbar clearance is not a load rating.
Surfing
Follow the swell
Boards loaded. Wetsuits packed. The coast is calling. Bring camp with you and make the most of early surf checks, long afternoons and meals shared after the last wave.
Some days start before sunrise and end with salt in your hair. Set up at a permitted campsite, keep your essentials close, and take your time between sessions. The best part of the trip might be the conversation over dinner.
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Setting up your trailer for surf trips
Keep boards up top, wet gear separate and the kitchen ready. The Badger V1’s roof-mounted L-track supports a compatible board setup.
Choose a permitted campsite, check tides and wind, then level up for a night in the king-sized bed.
Pack for the swell. Set up for the stay.
Separate salt and sand
Store wetsuits and sandy gear in a separate tub. Dry them before packing away.
Rinse responsibly
Use the 22-gallon tank for permitted rinsing. Save water for camp and dispose of wastewater responsibly.
Refuel between sessions
Pre-chill the fridge and charge the 100 Ah battery. Keep meals ready at the rear pull-out kitchen.
Stretch out after sunset
Unload boards, level the trailer and check tent clearance. Secure the awning and close it in unsafe wind.
Which Badger specs matter for surfing
- Upper storage
- Roof-mounted L-track
- Secure a compatible board carrier
- Crossbar clearance
- 12 inches
- Confirm carrier fit with your dealer
- Fresh water
- 22 gal with electric pump
- Rinse where permitted; budget camp water
- Sleeping
- Four-person rooftop tent + king-sized bed
- Rest between sessions
- Kitchen
- Rear pull-out kitchen + electric refrigerator
- Keep meals ready
- Payload
- 1,500 lb
- Count boards, water and gear toward the load
Surf trip checklist
- Confirm board carriers, straps and roof limits
- Recheck straps at stops
- Pack wax, fins, leash and repair tools
- Separate wetsuits and sandy gear
- Fill water, test the pump, pack a basin
- Pre-chill food and charge the battery
- Pack king-sized bedding and a headlamp
- Check swell, tides, weather and access
- Unload boards before tent and awning setup
- Pack out waste; dispose of rinse water responsibly
Surfing trailer FAQs
Can I carry surfboards on top of the Badger V1?
Roof-mounted L-track supports a compatible secured gear setup. Ask your dealer to confirm your board carrier, strap arrangement and roof-load limit, and keep the tent's opening path clear. The 12-inch crossbar clearance is not a weight rating.
Can I open the tent with boards still loaded?
Do not assume that your setup allows it. Unload boards and check the tent's full opening path, ladder and awning before deploying camp.
How do I keep sand and salt out of the sleeping space?
Separate wet gear in a tub, rinse where allowed and dry your kit before storing it. Keep sandy footwear below the tent and clean bedding in the king-sized bed.
Can the trailer go straight onto the beach?
Only where vehicle access is permitted and conditions suit your tow vehicle and trailer. Soft sand, tides and salt water create additional risks; check local rules, carry recovery gear and never drive into surf.
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