RR-1

I am a huge fan of the Antishanty products and the Antishanty team. I took delivery of my first Antishanty product – the AS-1 Pro – in 2020 and my second Antishanty product – the RR1 Limited – in 2023. All in I have over 40,000 miles towing and using one of these two trailers in all types of weather conditions – and I absolutely love them! In the summer of 2019, I started looking for a four-season trailer. My trailer requirements: • Provide comfort for 2-3 people in extreme weather conditions. • Easy to tow and maneuver on or off pavement. • Function off-grid for a minimum of 3 days. • Have zero systems that required winterization and no built-in fresh, grey or black water tanks. • No wood or canvas in the construction. • Easy to set-up and maintain. After an exhaustive review I found Antishanty. At first, I was skeptical about the Antishanty AS-1. I was worried about water leakage from the top hinge and that one of the outside roof panels could potentially bring dirt and condensation into the trailer when closed. After seeing the product, I was convinced these concerns were not problems. I decided to become an AntiShanty customer and have never looked back. While I owned the AS-1 Pro I never had a hinge leak, and I used a simple squeegee to wipe down the one outside panel before I closed the roof, therefore keeping any dirt and moisture from becoming an issue. The A-frame design along with the two queen beds made sleeping 3 or 4 people simple and comfortable. The choice of the marine grade diesel cooktop/heater was genius. The unit on its lowest setting kept me comfortably warm in single digit winter temperatures and was efficient. I only experienced three issues with my early production AS-1. My first issue was when I had a plastic roof brace break. Antishanty fixed it immediately, and the braces are now made of metal. My second problem was self-inflicted. I had a wheel bearing issue because I didn’t follow the required maintenance intervals. I was able to fix this in the field. My third issue was the room-style AC units that were in the early AS-1s. These units didn’t cool the trailer and have long since been replaced. With my F-150 I pulled the AS-1 coast-to-coast and from Mexico to Canada in all weather conditions. I used it as a camping trailer, a traveling hotel, and as a toy hauler. The AS-1 greatly exceeded my expectations in every scenario. So why did I sell my AS-1? The answer is simple. I found myself mostly traveling alone or with my wife, and we no longer had a need for the second queen berth. I was also constantly on the move during my trips, rarely staying more than one night in a single location. I got tired of having to deploy the A-frame daily. I was looking for a trailer that required virtually no set-up but maintained everything I loved about the AS-1 - exactly what the RR-1 offered. The RR-1 model has everything I need in a trailer. I arrive at my campsite; I put the awning out and I am done! I use the Joolca hot water to shower, clean dishes and rinse my gear. The cooktop and heater remain the same and the AC in this unit makes me comfortable in extreme temperatures. Since the RR-1 sits taller than the AS-1, my towing mileage has dropped by 2 mpg. However, that is a small price to pay to be able to walk upright end-to-end in a small trailer. With my purchase of the RR-1 Limited, the only upgrades I added were extra power plugs, Seasucker suction cup brackets to store items, and a Wrappon waterless toilet. Everything else is stock and works great. I have not had a single problem or regret with my RR-1 Limited. Not having to winterize the water tanks is a huge plus as well. In extreme cold I simply bring the water jugs inside from the driver side kitchen box and store them under my bed so they will not freeze. As of now, and after many, many days, and nights in Antishanty trailers, the only way I move on from my current Antishanty is when the innovative team at Antishanty comes out with the AS-2 or the RR-2 or something completely new that fits my needs. I can’t wait to see what’s coming!