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    Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Performance Parts, alongside the Jeep Gladiator Overlanding Camper by ADDAX

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    "We are thrilled to again partner with ADDAX in co-launching this new benchmark in off-road, overlanding capability. The Jeep Gladiator Overlanding Camper by ADDAX is a first-of-its-kind camper that seamlessly fits into the Gladiator body. Driven by the Jeep Gladiator community, this patent-pending, retractable roof truck cap makes it easy to winch on and off the tent so that you can spend more of your time on the trail — instead of loading up your Gladiator for it."

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    With a dry weight of just 1,800 lbs and a 1,450 lb payload, Jeep adventure seekers can now haul everything they need up previously unfathomable terrain — all without compromising their vehicle's stability or fuel efficiency. Jeep and ADDAX Outdoors are proud to offer the Jeep Branded Edition trailer.

    ADDAX is proud to manufacture officially Jeep™ branded equipment. Since the early days at ADDAX Outdoors we have sought to manufacture the world's most rugged gear. Our partnership with Jeep™ marks the V3 trailer as a world-class piece of equipment. Talk to sales about getting official Jeep™ branding on your ADDAX Basecamp Trailer today.

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    Towing the Basecamp behind a Jeep

    The ADDAX Basecamp Jeep Edition is the Basecamp V3 built and finished as officially Jeep™ branded equipment. Mechanically it is the same trailer ADDAX manufactures in Lindon, Utah: a 3/16 in steel chassis under a 14 gauge steel body, 17 inches of ground clearance, torsion axles, electromagnetic drum brakes and an articulating off-road hitch, with a 1,800 lb dry weight and roughly 2,000 lb wet.

    What makes it a Jeep Edition is the licensed branding and the trim package that goes with it. The reason it matters practically is fit: the Basecamp was designed around the width, clearance and tow capability of a 4x4, not around a highway camper's assumptions, so it follows a Jeep down the trail instead of dragging behind one.

    Why weight is the whole conversation

    A 2,000 lb wet trailer is a modest load for most 4x4s on pavement and a serious one on a shelf road. The numbers that decide whether your setup is legal and safe are your vehicle's maximum trailer weight, its tongue-weight rating, its GVWR and its GCWR — and all four appear in your owner's manual and on the door-jamb sticker.

    Trailer weight is only half of it. Whatever you load into the Basecamp's 1,450 lb payload adds to the towed weight, and roughly 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight lands on the hitch as tongue weight. Load heavy items low and slightly forward of the axle, and re-check tongue weight after you add water, fuel and gear.

    Aftermarket changes to a Jeep — bigger tires, lifts, bumpers, armor — reduce available payload and can change the effective tow rating. If your rig is heavily built, weigh it before you assume the factory number still applies.

    The articulating hitch, and why it matters on a Jeep

    A standard ball coupler binds when the trailer and the tow vehicle are on different planes — exactly what happens crossing a ditch, climbing a ledge or side-hilling. The Basecamp's articulating off-road hitch lets the trailer rotate on three axes independently of the vehicle, which keeps the load off the frame and stops the trailer from levering the rear of the Jeep around.

    Combined with 17 inches of ground clearance and 29 in all-terrain tires on 15 in rims, that hitch is what lets the trailer follow a stock-height 4x4 down the same line rather than picking a wider, flatter detour.

    Official Jeep™ licensing, in plain language

    ADDAX manufactures officially Jeep™ branded equipment. That means the branding on a Jeep Edition Basecamp is licensed, not applied aftermarket — the trailer is produced under an agreement that puts the mark on the product legitimately.

    Licensing does not change what the trailer is made of or how it is warranted. It does mean the Jeep Edition is a specific configuration ordered through ADDAX or an authorized dealer, so ask for it by name when you request a quote.

    Setting up a Jeep to tow the Basecamp

    Beyond the hitch receiver itself, the parts of the setup people most often overlook are the electrical connection for the electromagnetic drum brakes, mirror coverage, and tire pressure on the tow vehicle when it is loaded.

    • A hitch receiver and ball mount rated at or above your vehicle's maximum trailer weight
    • A brake controller compatible with the trailer's electromagnetic drum brakes
    • A wiring harness that carries lights and brake signal without splicing into fragile factory circuits
    • Tongue weight checked with the trailer loaded, not empty
    • Tire pressures set for the loaded condition, on both the Jeep and the trailer
    • A full-size matching spare — included in the All Terrain Package — because trailer tires fail where tow trucks do not go

    Tow compatibility by rating class

    Tow-rating classBasecamp V3 at ~2,000 lb wetWhat to watch
    Rated below 2,000 lbNot suitableThe loaded trailer already meets or exceeds the limit before you pack anything
    Rated 2,000–3,499 lbPossible with a light loadLittle margin once water, fuel and gear go in; verify tongue weight and GCWR carefully
    Rated 3,500 lbComfortable for typical loadingThe common 4x4 SUV rating; leaves room for a normal camping load inside the 1,450 lb payload
    Rated 5,000 lb and aboveAmple marginFull payload, long grades and high altitude are all within reason; brake controller still required

    This table maps the Basecamp's weight against rating classes on purpose. Tow ratings for a given Jeep vary by model year, engine, axle ratio and factory tow package — use the figure printed in your own owner's manual and on the door-jamb sticker, not a general one.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does the ADDAX Basecamp weigh?
    1,800 lb dry and roughly 2,000 lb wet, with a 1,450 lb payload capacity on a 3,500 lb axle (1,750 lb per side).
    Can a 4-door Jeep Wrangler tow the Basecamp?
    If your specific Wrangler is rated at 3,500 lb — the common rating for a properly equipped 4x4 SUV — the Basecamp's ~2,000 lb wet weight leaves usable margin. Ratings vary by year, engine, axle ratio and tow package, so confirm yours in the owner's manual and check tongue weight with the trailer loaded.
    What is the ADDAX Basecamp Jeep Edition?
    It is the Basecamp V3 produced as officially Jeep™ branded equipment. Same chassis, same specifications, licensed branding and trim. Ask for it by name when you request a quote.
    Do I need a brake controller?
    Yes. The Basecamp uses electromagnetic drum brakes, so the tow vehicle needs a compatible brake controller and wiring. Many states also require functioning trailer brakes at this weight.
    Will a lifted Jeep on 37s change anything?
    It changes hitch height and reduces payload. Match the ball mount to the trailer's coupler height so the Basecamp tows level, and re-check the Jeep's remaining payload — armor, bumpers and bigger tires eat into it before the tongue weight arrives.
    Where is the Jeep Edition built?
    In Lindon, Utah, in the Salt Lake City metro area, alongside every other ADDAX Basecamp.

    More detail: Basecamp V3 specifications, tow guide and the add-on packages.