I like the factual and sensible approach that you take with presenting the product. You not only feature the pros, but you mention shortcomings. And you do this in a very professional way without having to resort to acting goofy, etc. Most importantly we get the information we need in order to learn about the product.
I'm a retired art teacher living in Australia after the Vietnam War and 9 years US Army... never owned a trailer, just 2 VW Camper vans all through the 60's and one long wheel based Chevy I converted back in the 70's (2 sons ... before I was in the Army I was a Bump and Paint guy in Michigan,which has more boats than ANY state, so I was taught how to fix fiber glass. I built my tear drop with the floor being Marine grade plywood foam insulation under wire screen and then 3 layers of fiberglass. I sprayed it with "Tuff Coat" spray paint, which is a rubber like finish for pick up trucks. I used "Carriage bolts" through the floor into the 5 X 8 trailer frame so any time I can just unhook the battery box, unbolt the 8 bolts and lift the camper off the trailer to fix. I did put it on a friend's hoist to check it...looked fine after 2 years. I've repaired fiberglass boats and a few Chevrolet Corvettes some years ago... easy, just the gel coat matching it up to the old surface coat.
That's just what I was thinking. Keeping things very simple you can still bring plenty of stuff to live comfortably and cook up a storm outside. I'm getting a small hybrid truck and this would complement it.
One thing I forgot to point out. When you are looking at a trailer like this you get kind of caught up in the fact that inside it has enough space to do anything you want. But you need to remind yourself that there is not additional gear storage. This really isn’t a big deal it just means that you need to haul your gear in the trailer during transport. This means you will take out the gear and move it to the vehicle or outside when you get to the campsite. I said it’s not a big deal because if you’ve seen our teardrop our galley is really small. So we store most of our gear inside the cabin.
I've seen ur tear drop. I drive trk over the rd for a living in the lower 48. So I'm used to living in small spaces. Really enjoy ur info. Thanks b safe
Glad you liked it. That really is our hope to give people a bigger picture of what’s out there. We all have different camping needs and I think there’s a trailer out there for everyone.
You sound like May and I. When we first started checking out Scamps we were wondering if it was for sound dampening. Then we thought maybe people liked the way it looked and felt. Haha. May and I at that time said "If we ever get a Scamp the first thing we are doing is removing that rat fur." Well, we don't think that way anymore. We instantly noticed the difference between the Scamp with no carpet and our teardrop. Huge difference in moisture management. And that is saying a lot when you think how large the scamp is in volume vs. our little teardrop. It is still tough for us though. We love the look of a carpet free wall, sometimes I still think we would go no carpet and accept our fate just to have a cleaner looking wall. And one bonus, it is a lot easier to wipe down clean if there is no carpet.
@@PlayingwithSticks 1-1.5 pounds of water loss per person sleeping. Got to go somewhere. Camping, it always seemed to go to the nice cold tent walls. I hated the morning “inside rain” when someone bumped the tent walls 😳. Not an issue in the dry southwest.
@@mikemead2315 That is quite the stat. I would never have guessed it was that high. Yes, the morning "inside rain." I used to wake up yelling "don't touch the sides." I think it became a natural reaction over the years.
@@PlayingwithSticks When I was in the market for an FG trailer, I went to see a Casita 17 at someone's house. When I stepped into the trailer I thought the carpet on the walls and ceiling was the weirdest thing I ever saw. After sitting in it for about 15 minutes with the owners discussing various pros and cons of the trailer (they loved it) I forgot about the carpet. Since I have had one of my own for 4 years now, I would not trade the carpet for smooth walls for anything. Moisture control, sound deadening and insulation are all big plus factors but the best thing for me is that the trailer just feels so cozy. I love it.
@@richardhouvener6423 You have a really good point when you said "I forgot about the carpet." It really does become normal after a while, but when you first see it you can see why folks give it the name rat fur. Haha.
Thank you! It was actually fun hearing cheerful people on the other side of the phone. Up here this time of year everyone’s getting a bit grumpy with the lack of vitamin D. Haha. Things are going well just a busy season with moving. The family is really excited to hit the road and do some camping. Do you own a camper? And if so do you take your dogs? This is a video I would like to make this summer about dogs and camping.
@@PlayingwithSticks No camper yet. We just got a large Nissan truck, so thinking about what to get. Probably not soon though, 'cause... you know truck payments? :) My dog is about 18 years old and we have taken him camping, but he's a bit wobbly so we haven't taken him a lot lately. If you do a video about taking the dogs, a couple of things you can include are: harnessing the dog while driving (honestly, I never did this, but some folks suggest it) and how to give them some freedom while keeping them on a leash (we strung a rope between two trees at about the height of a short leash and threaded the leash on the rope so they could run back and forth. You can also mention one of those big screw in the ground tie downs, but we found them to be a bit limiting. Thanks again!
@@BRP42 Thanks for sharing all this. You must be doing something right with your dog's lifestyle. We have never had a dog up in years like yours. However, our dogs have all been pretty big.
Yes, as the previous commenter said - you are very good with your presentation; clear, concise, slow enuf to be understood, and most of all - seemingly kind in your manner. Thank you for sharing.
With my 2019 Runaway Coolcamp, I deleted the air conditioner and put another window on the rear end. Less weight and more air flow for me, since don’t need the air conditioner in northern areas where I camp in Canada.
Before I moved up to my Chalet A-frame I had a Leesure Lite pop-up motorcycle camper made in British Columbia. 250 lbs, 17 lb tongue weight, 5 1/2 ' long when folded, 11 ' long when opened, 84" long 52" wide bed. Can stand up in it with the bed deployed, sets up in 1 min. Lots of storage in side when folded down and many options too. A great little camper I polled all over the US with my Honda Element. If you get a chance check them out and 1/2 the price of the fiberglass campers. Had mine in all kinds of weather with no problem. And did I mention you can STAND UP in them.
This is the type of design we have been looking at. Seems very popular in Australia. But, didn't realize there were versions in Canada. You sold us with STAND UP and being able to store items in transport. Thank you so much for sharing this.
We had a pop up motorcycle camper for years. I bought it used and we loved it....except when it was down to near freezing. Which is a problem in the western US at altitude during spring & fall. We towed it with a Ford Explorer and could barely tell it was back there. Easy to store. Easy to move by hand. But insulation is a need for us based on the number of camping nights we’ve hit freezing every year. That and getting older and liking a toilet in/near the rig. 😊
I've been looking at this to pull behind my VW super beetle. We have plans to take old route 66 to the west coast, then follow highway 1 up the coast and then head back to the east coast. Thanks for the review because I think I am sold on this.
Thanks Drew! Just an interesting twist on this trailer. I immediately recognized the floor material. It does have fiber in it but it isn't fiberglass. It is a synthetic composite that is used in aerospace and manufactured in North Dakota. Just a random FYI while watching this vid. Great review as always!
Good eye. Okay, you are going to have to share with me how to identify this. What are the identifying traits? Is it the gray color? The length of the fibers? I have seen quite a few pieces of equipment with this gray color. I always assumed it was fiberglass just using a different resin. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide. Love learning new little things!
@@PlayingwithSticks I recognized it because I have some of it and have used it for projects. The gray is a clue, the way the fibers are laid in is a clue, and I know it's used by some companies in the RV industry. I've looked at using it too. It is also virtually fireproof. I looked through some emails from the supplier and they call it Thermo-Lite Board.
I didn't even think about the no corrosion with the aluminum frame and wheels. I am going to have to keep that in the back of my head when I reference other trailers. That is a big advantage!
@@PlayingwithSticks ohh...thanks for that info! Just to confirm the aluminum is the bar frame, right? So should one want additional protection from corrosion cause by passing thru a out of muds & potholes, just need to paint the bottom supporting bars?
@@yokikokudou You know I always wondered why these manufacturers don't have to scuff up the aluminum and add some paint, powder coating, or anodize them. But, if you notice the highest priced trailers typically use untreated aluminum. Yes, there is a weight savings in aluminum but they also say they are corrosion resistant. So basically they don't rust. What happens is the aluminum will oxidize, but it actually protects the underlying unoxidized aluminum. Meaning what I showed in the video (the bar frame as you referred to it) will eventually get a white cover (oxidized) which prevents the aluminum from corroding. Hope this makes sense. Still in the process of learning all of this myself.
@@PlayingwithSticks oh so it work like those shipping container where the outer layer react to protects the inner layer! C😎ol!!! Guess that camper may need repaint after 6-10yrs of use just like a shipping container gets to retire for other purpose after life at sea! Good enough!!!
We just picked up one of these, also own the mypod, we rent both out to mostly electric vehicles, the Helio has some trade offs, get the comfort version, you'll be glad to have A/C, also since we have a tent enclosure, storage is in the added living room. These are super awsone quality too.
you should own your own rv sales lot. your enthusiasm is off the charts. follow your passion, very well done review as always. that earth traveler was cool. one starts at 10,000 the other 30,000 ouch!
I really appreciate this comment. I’m glad my heart for these little trailers is showing through. Discovering these trailers has become a bit of an addiction. I feel bad for all the buyers out there. So hard to make a decision once you realize how many options are available. But like you said with price, sometimes that makes the decision much easier
I have a lil-guy trailer and the tent I got to go with it has an opening for the right side door. And the tent is tight to the side of the trailer and has extra material to accommodate the fender and wheel.
First found out about these from this video which is funny as they are built a couple of hours from me. I just purchased mine this week and picked it up from a dealer 4 hours away. Hard to find stock. I towed it home with my Subaru Outback which has a 4 cylinder turbo and I could not feel it behind the car and did not notice any difference in gas mileage. Of course it was mostly empty so will see how it is on first trip in 2 weeks. I will also tow it behind my Spyder but have to put a hitch on it. It is very well made and came with the add on tent vestibule, AC, 30 amp + 15 adapter, electric brakes, solar hookup, battery etc.
I kind’a hope the camping craze goes on a bit longer in order to get more of the innovative camper designs. Hoping for Scamp and equivalent competitors that actually change the whole camping landscape. Currently hard to compete with the basics: teardrop, pop-up, Scamp, and enclosed trailer conversion.
Good point here Mike. I have heard rumors that there will be other companies outside the industry entering the market. I think the market could use a bit of a shakeup. And it wouldn't hurt if someone mass produced a camper that could be afforded by the general public. But, at the same time I also want to see more and more of these niche trailers. Yes, they are expensive. But, to the right person they are worth their weight in gold.
@@PlayingwithSticks as you said expensive....I know there is a profit to be made within a certain time frame but why price yourself out of the market before you get going?
$10k for the low-end model isn't bad. I think the biggest appeal here is the towability as you can probably tow this even with a small 4 cylinder car (especially if it could be towed with a motorcycle). 40-50 lbs tongue weight is nothing. The problem with most other teardrops, even the Little Guy, is the weight. Some of those are about 1000 lbs which may exceed the towing capacity of some vehicles, but this is something I think you could tow with a small car even though most cars aren't designed for towing -- on weekends I think it would be fine as long as you don't have one of those cars with a tiny 1.5L turob engine but I think something like even a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry could be equipped to tow something like this.
That was actually the plan before Covid hit. But, with Covid nothing was open in California when we were down there. BUT, we did just beg out way into a 3 month field test of a teardrop trailer this summer. Pretty excited about that. We will do our best to get more field tests in the future. That really is the ultimate goal. When we aren't sharing camping gear and tips we want to be highlighting trailers from our perspective in the field. And letting people get to know the manufacturers a little bit more. I am a sucker for the story behind these little trailers.
As an owner of a teardrop trailer, these would be fine if they were MAYBE $5000. They suck if a summer thunderstorm rolls through the area. Have fun sitting inside a small box (been there done that). I took my air conditioner out so I could use the space for storage since it requires a generator to operate. I'm now eyeing a 6x12 tandem axle cargo trailer to camp in. You can fit a bed, a small table and chairs, and even cook inside if the weather turns crappy. There'll be PLENTY of space for two and a dog.
Nice little trailer! (reverse teardrop? drop-tear? pordraet?). I'm loving the innovative lightweight designs that are coming out; It gives more people the opportunity to get out there without having to up-size their vehicle. Just wanted to throw out another lightweight option... Road Toad out of Necedah WI. 5x8 with 2 doors, between 400-470 lbs. Made by Camp-Inn. I was going to post this comment last week, but I just got my order in for one yesterday and didn't want to increase the wait time. 😂
I am so glad you shared this! And also glad you waited to share until you got your build deposit in! Haha. I love how this looks just like our teardrop, but half the weight. Big fan of Camp-Inn. And had no idea they made this little trailer. I am going to have to reach out to them and see if we can stop by one of these days.
So I’ve spent bit of time on motorcycles but they’ve all been on the smaller side. Nothing I would feel comfortable towing a small camper with. For those of you who are avid riders how many ccs or what specific horsepower do you think you would be comfortable with if you were to tow this? Would you say it comes down to the weight of the bike and the stopping power/distance vs towing power?
At least 1200 cc, a touring bike, but something with this profile I'd also prefer a trike. It's just too tall for comfort and safety for me. There are other folding motorcycle camper options where I'd go down to 900 cc for some of them.
What I like most is the awning egress windows. Wish I could find those online for a diy project I hope to do. Like they can be left open, even if just a little, when raining.
Interesting little trailer. I wish more small trailer manufacturers would use the awning type windows for better watershedding use when open while it's raining. Maybe it's a cost issue. But I don't get why so many only come with the horizontally opening windows. Any rain coming down at even the slightest angle could seep in to some degree. Same goes for the independent suspension. A small trailer like the Road Toad with independent suspension would be ideal to help reduce or limit bouncing travel concerns since they're so lightweight. Hadn't heard it these trailers. Thanks for the segment. As always, good stuff Drew.
It’s always after these videos I get good ideas for what to share. I’m kicking myself now for not mentioning electric vehicles. Thank you for adding this James
@@s.porter8646 It's an OK car. Dealer experience was terrible. Also have had a model 3 for over 3 years. Where Niro wins is charging with bike rack or small trailer as you plug it in at the front. No need to unhook just to charge.
I prefer fiberglass to chicken feathers. I've been drooling over the Helio lineup for a while, great construction. Those Quebecers know how to work fiberglass.
The Prolite Suite is another one you should review. It's fibreglass as well, and comes in at 590lbs with a tongue weight of 55 lbs. You can stand up in it.
Thank you! Congrats on finding a great wife. Love the philippines and Filipinos. May is Hmong, but she often has people thinking she is filipina, Korean, Thai, etc. Kind of has that look that fits in many cultures.
Well, a Can Am RT is shown pulling this but keep in mind that the towing capacity is only 400 lbs. This maxes out before you even start. Add some supplies and a second person on the bike and you may be asking for trouble. Just my opinion though.
8:19 The moment we all have been waiting for! He is 5-11 and his feet is touching the length of the camper while laying down. Im done with this video at this moment. Sad. There are a lot of men over 6 feet. sad, sad, sad. I went from being excited to walking away in an instant!
What kind of teardrop camper build would you recommend for a hot tropical weather like Costa Rica? It has to be something light, that is basically a fridge to have an ac with propane or gas, and it also has to withstand heavy rains. What is the best option for the body of the camper. Epoxy Fiber with a foam or some sort of Styrofoam and a light wood or aluminum inside? I was thinking I only need it to be rigid on the outside so i could use something light to give it the finish for the inside, but not sure if that s a good idea. Thanks!
Hmmm… That is a tough one. I would lean towards any composite material with some layer of insulation. This is going to reduce any issues you would’ve had with moisture and rain. And the insulation will keep that trailer cool in your climate. A light colored paint, especially white will really also help keep that trailer cool. As for materials, I don’t think it matters as much. Again, as long as it’s composite and your color choices are light. The easiest route would be to look into a Foamie Teardrop with poor man’s fiberglass. If you have the skills to go epoxy fiber, or something along that route, I think that would be the best.
Definitely get the tent add on, acts like a living room, summer in Washington we had about 10 strangers just come hangout, a few weeks ago at crater lake was in the 30s, the tent was tolerable, again, 10 ppl came and hung out...Drew, sorry if I high jacked you
I love the design, light weight of it.....windows and larger door. I have a 2015 Littleguy Mypod Max....basically same idea. Here is my biggest issue with it....those frames were known to literally crack in half. This happened to me and cost me 500.00 while on vacation to have it fixed by a specialist that could weld aluminum. They never acknowledged the problem or did anything to improve it. That frame looks to be pretty much identical....2x2 aluminum.
They definitely did address it. This was fixed in the 2018 model year. My 2018 is much more stout of a frame than the earlier models. I still wouldn't recommend anyone buy one though unless they get a 2018+ for a significant discount.
Bro we love the MYPOD, roomy for the wife me, and a 70 pound dog. The downside, once you get a mypod, your on your own, dealers have a take the money and run, all the components can be replace by anyone that can operate a screw driver...great reviews man keep the vids rolling
I wonder how you could find them. We saw ours at little guy trailer in San Diego California they would be a good place to call first. They probably could get you the contact to find the other dealers in the states.
I had a much lighter trailer I pulled with my Yamaha Venture. It pulled it ok, but knocked off 35% of the gas mileage. With this trailer I would assume it uses much more gas as pulling 400 pounds is a lot of weight for a bike, as you have to include wind resistance. Probably would be fine for short trips, but would think this trailer would be great for a small car like a Versa. If the trailer costs 10k that would be more than what I paid new for my Versa in 2009.
At a steady speed on level road, weight doesn't affect fuel consumption, only drag (perhaps weight adds more tire deflection, but that's minor). Since this is only 4' wide, I'm quite curious what your trailer was to be more efficient?
Could they have made it not so sloped on the front to give it more headroom and space inside for gear storage or does this more slope help feel lighter and more economical when towing?
Yes, my guess would be the sloped design is all for aerodynamics. You see a lot of squardrops on the market, but I have never seen a fiberglass version.
People... it's expensive because of the materials used to keep it so light - and low volume production. Seriously, some are saying "build your own" well unless you work with fiberglas and can build a 400lb trailer you cannot "mirror" what is here. The appeal is for those who need a super light trailer due to their tow vehicle. I've got a can-am spyder and can see the benefit to this - also my Mazda Miata could tow it easily. it's not cheap, but in the ballpark for what it does for the right situation.
I get a kick out of comments like “look at how big this is” or “ look at how much space there is” in these tiny mobile tents like we are trying to be convinced these are not small campers...and for $10k - $14k. Rip off!!!
Haha. Yes, I completely get your point when it is a salesman talking about a camper. But, in this case it is me, a small camper enthusiast. I own a 4X8 teardrop that I absolutely love, but it is pretty tiny. So when I see a camper like this that is almost half the size outside, but just as large inside as my 4X8 I can't help but get excited. The nerd in me comes out fast! And yes the small camper industry brings with it high prices. Trailers in 2021 are giving quite a few folks sticker shock.
@@PlayingwithSticks totally cool if tiny campers are your thing! I have my nerd interests too! Price is crazy though! You can buy a small car for that...video was very informative though
I absolutely love it!! Perfect weight for my LincolnMKZ Hybrid. I’d go for the 600lb one for sure. Insulation and a/c is very important for me since this will be my home for the next year. Thanks again Drew!!!
I'd really like to see a thorough review / TH-cam video of the Earth Traveler. Most videos I've come across seem manufacture-made, and featured in fairly shallow articles where it doesn't appear the author actually used one. I think the 3-4 person size and weight makes it really interesting option for family with electric car.
I love the variety you show. I am disappointment that brakes and break away system is not part of the trailer but rather an upgrade. If you are towing with a small vehicle you need help controlling its movement on your small TV. First, timers have to remember to do the math of towing it may turn out not to be safe. I saw a Gnome trailer this camping season. Pretty sweet looking build from here in Alberta, maybe you could review so I could see the inside, weird to ask at a campground
So funny! I never knew I pronounced it this way until I heard myself on the video. I got quite the kick out of it. I have a feeling this will be a hard one to unlearn. And I have been consciously listening to how I say the word. Sometimes I naturally say "across" and sometimes I say "acrosst" not sure what context is causing me to choose one over the other.
I agree, especially when you add in the gasoline savings of not hauling a trailer. On the other hand, there are advantages to hauling around something you have personalized for yourself.
I was thinking about the moisture thing, what if you installed something like a 1 or 2 quart bucket in a corner or inner cabinet, then ran a 3/8" tube from the bottom of the bucket through the floor. Fill with road salt and enjoy! The salt will absorb the moisture in the air and condense it in the bucket, where it then runs out the tube. I noticed this happening when a bunch of salt got stuck in my scoop in the garage, might need to be aluminum not sure.
I love your videos and thank you for sharing all the information. I am about to buy myself a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Woodland Edition Hybrid - maximum tow capacity 1,750 Lbs. Are there any other more affordable options out there ? Thank you.
regarding the moisture in the trailer, it runs down the walls on fiberglass but if you put carpet on walls it doesn't? the carpet will soak up the moisture and you will get black mould in it, the trick would be to vent the moisture otherwise it becomes a biohazard.
I had initially thought the same thing when I first started getting into trailers. How aluminum works is that the surface oxidizes and then protects the inner aluminum on the trailer from corrosion. Maybe think of it as iron rusts, then flakes off, then the next layer corrodes, flakes off, repeat. Where with aluminum the outer layer gets exposed to oxygen forms a nice protective layer and nothing else ever gets exposed.
Such a informative video!!!! Me and my husband are interested in buying small trailer and your channel just has what I want to know! Also thank you for your work to let us know the approx price! I think that's the most curious part from the first lol. Subscribed done! ;)
Not sure what affordable is but the Canadian Company make a folding camper trailer that weighs only 220 pounds. Plenty of storage for a week’s trip any time. They have cost in the neighborhood of $5,000 for years.
That price sounds much more reasonable. This trailer we said affordable in terms of composite fiberglass small trailers. Basically solid wall construction
Does it have a 500 wate solar-powered air conditioning system. For heatting, and cooling. General tec. And sleep in four seasons capacity. Also what about a Tolet.
Wow ... love the Earth Traveler, but it STARTS at $30K!!!! The Helio isn't bad, I found one for $12K ... but that still seems like an awful lot when you can buy a better teardrop for less....
Yes, isn't that Earthtraveler neat! I looked at their specs and they put the best components on them. Like offroad quality components. Which is another thing that would drive up the price. To me the trailer doesn't seem like it would need that high end of components when it is that light. The higher price tag of the Helio would be for us fiberglass enthusiasts. Yes, there are nicer teardrops out there, but no fiberglass teardrops at that price range.
I like the factual and sensible approach that you take with presenting the product. You not only feature the pros, but you mention shortcomings. And you do this in a very professional way without having to resort to acting goofy, etc. Most importantly we get the information we need in order to learn about the product.
I'm a retired art teacher living in Australia after the Vietnam War and 9 years US Army... never owned a trailer, just 2 VW Camper vans all through the 60's and one long wheel based Chevy I converted back in the 70's (2 sons ... before I was in the Army I was a Bump and Paint guy in Michigan,which has more boats than ANY state, so I was taught how to fix fiber glass. I built my tear drop with the floor being Marine grade plywood foam insulation under wire screen and then 3 layers of fiberglass. I sprayed it with "Tuff Coat" spray paint, which is a rubber like finish for pick up trucks. I used "Carriage bolts" through the floor into the 5 X 8 trailer frame so any time I can just unhook the battery box, unbolt the 8 bolts and lift the camper off the trailer to fix. I did put it on a friend's hoist to check it...looked fine after 2 years. I've repaired fiberglass boats and a few Chevrolet Corvettes some years ago... easy, just the gel coat matching it up to the old surface coat.
This would be great for me to pull behind my small car.
Was thinking the same thing.
Me too. But, Ford Motor Company say not to pull a trailer.
That's just what I was thinking. Keeping things very simple you can still bring plenty of stuff to live comfortably and cook up a storm outside. I'm getting a small hybrid truck and this would complement it.
@@misterspot1552 This little thing probably wasn't on their radar when they were saying "trailer". I would consider it.
It's to light to pull behind a vehicle .
One thing I forgot to point out. When you are looking at a trailer like this you get kind of caught up in the fact that inside it has enough space to do anything you want. But you need to remind yourself that there is not additional gear storage. This really isn’t a big deal it just means that you need to haul your gear in the trailer during transport. This means you will take out the gear and move it to the vehicle or outside when you get to the campsite. I said it’s not a big deal because if you’ve seen our teardrop our galley is really small. So we store most of our gear inside the cabin.
I've seen ur tear drop. I drive trk over the rd for a living in the lower 48. So I'm used to living in small spaces. Really enjoy ur info. Thanks b safe
It would be great if you can make toilet/shower recommendations together with these small trailers. Thanks
Beautiful family
I understand that clearly. I've lived in a Freightliner driving otr in lower 48 for 3 yrs now. I've been driving something for 34 or 35 years now.
Where are you located?
Really cool! So many options these days. Thanks for helping spread the word!
Glad you liked it. That really is our hope to give people a bigger picture of what’s out there. We all have different camping needs and I think there’s a trailer out there for everyone.
So now I know why the Scamp has carpeted walls, which I always found to be very weird! Great video, Drew, with a lot of info.
You sound like May and I. When we first started checking out Scamps we were wondering if it was for sound dampening. Then we thought maybe people liked the way it looked and felt. Haha. May and I at that time said "If we ever get a Scamp the first thing we are doing is removing that rat fur." Well, we don't think that way anymore. We instantly noticed the difference between the Scamp with no carpet and our teardrop. Huge difference in moisture management. And that is saying a lot when you think how large the scamp is in volume vs. our little teardrop. It is still tough for us though. We love the look of a carpet free wall, sometimes I still think we would go no carpet and accept our fate just to have a cleaner looking wall. And one bonus, it is a lot easier to wipe down clean if there is no carpet.
@@PlayingwithSticks 1-1.5 pounds of water loss per person sleeping. Got to go somewhere. Camping, it always seemed to go to the nice cold tent walls. I hated the morning “inside rain” when someone bumped the tent walls 😳. Not an issue in the dry southwest.
@@mikemead2315 That is quite the stat. I would never have guessed it was that high. Yes, the morning "inside rain." I used to wake up yelling "don't touch the sides." I think it became a natural reaction over the years.
@@PlayingwithSticks When I was in the market for an FG trailer, I went to see a Casita 17 at someone's house. When I stepped into the trailer I thought the carpet on the walls and ceiling was the weirdest thing I ever saw. After sitting in it for about 15 minutes with the owners discussing various pros and cons of the trailer (they loved it) I forgot about the carpet. Since I have had one of my own for 4 years now, I would not trade the carpet for smooth walls for anything. Moisture control, sound deadening and insulation are all big plus factors but the best thing for me is that the trailer just feels so cozy. I love it.
@@richardhouvener6423 You have a really good point when you said "I forgot about the carpet." It really does become normal after a while, but when you first see it you can see why folks give it the name rat fur. Haha.
Thanks for doing the research on the price Drew. Just another reason I really appreciate your channel! Hope you and your family are doing well!
Thank you! It was actually fun hearing cheerful people on the other side of the phone. Up here this time of year everyone’s getting a bit grumpy with the lack of vitamin D. Haha. Things are going well just a busy season with moving. The family is really excited to hit the road and do some camping. Do you own a camper? And if so do you take your dogs? This is a video I would like to make this summer about dogs and camping.
@@PlayingwithSticks No camper yet. We just got a large Nissan truck, so thinking about what to get. Probably not soon though, 'cause... you know truck payments? :)
My dog is about 18 years old and we have taken him camping, but he's a bit wobbly so we haven't taken him a lot lately. If you do a video about taking the dogs, a couple of things you can include are: harnessing the dog while driving (honestly, I never did this, but some folks suggest it) and how to give them some freedom while keeping them on a leash (we strung a rope between two trees at about the height of a short leash and threaded the leash on the rope so they could run back and forth. You can also mention one of those big screw in the ground tie downs, but we found them to be a bit limiting. Thanks again!
@@BRP42 Thanks for sharing all this. You must be doing something right with your dog's lifestyle. We have never had a dog up in years like yours. However, our dogs have all been pretty big.
@@PlayingwithSticks tiny ass camper 😂😂😂😂
Yes, as the previous commenter said - you are very good with your presentation; clear, concise, slow enuf to be understood, and most of all - seemingly kind in your manner. Thank you for sharing.
A runaway trailer would also be a viable option if your looking for simplicity, light weight and low cost. It’s price range is $5K - $7.5k
I have had my Runaway camper since mid-2014. Still love it.
There are good ones cheaper
With my 2019 Runaway Coolcamp, I deleted the air conditioner and put another window on the rear end. Less weight and more air flow for me, since don’t need the air conditioner in northern areas where I camp in Canada.
Before I moved up to my Chalet A-frame I had a Leesure Lite pop-up motorcycle camper made in British Columbia. 250 lbs, 17 lb tongue weight, 5 1/2 ' long when folded, 11 ' long when opened, 84" long 52" wide bed. Can stand up in it with the bed deployed, sets up in 1 min. Lots of storage in side when folded down and many options too. A great little camper I polled all over the US with my Honda Element. If you get a chance check them out and 1/2 the price of the fiberglass campers. Had mine in all kinds of weather with no problem. And did I mention you can STAND UP in them.
This is the type of design we have been looking at. Seems very popular in Australia. But, didn't realize there were versions in Canada. You sold us with STAND UP and being able to store items in transport. Thank you so much for sharing this.
We had a pop up motorcycle camper for years. I bought it used and we loved it....except when it was down to near freezing. Which is a problem in the western US at altitude during spring & fall. We towed it with a Ford Explorer and could barely tell it was back there. Easy to store. Easy to move by hand. But insulation is a need for us based on the number of camping nights we’ve hit freezing every year. That and getting older and liking a toilet in/near the rig. 😊
@@laurihart5842 I used a buddy heater. Almost too warm with it even in the teens!
@@laurihart5842 Thank you for sharing this Lauri. If you are camping in those temps I see the need for the upgrade.
I've been looking at this to pull behind my VW super beetle. We have plans to take old route 66 to the west coast, then follow highway 1 up the coast and then head back to the east coast. Thanks for the review because I think I am sold on this.
Thanks Drew! Just an interesting twist on this trailer. I immediately recognized the floor material. It does have fiber in it but it isn't fiberglass. It is a synthetic composite that is used in aerospace and manufactured in North Dakota. Just a random FYI while watching this vid. Great review as always!
Good eye. Okay, you are going to have to share with me how to identify this. What are the identifying traits? Is it the gray color? The length of the fibers? I have seen quite a few pieces of equipment with this gray color. I always assumed it was fiberglass just using a different resin. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide. Love learning new little things!
@@PlayingwithSticks I recognized it because I have some of it and have used it for projects. The gray is a clue, the way the fibers are laid in is a clue, and I know it's used by some companies in the RV industry. I've looked at using it too. It is also virtually fireproof. I looked through some emails from the supplier and they call it Thermo-Lite Board.
No rot. No corrosion. Awning windows. Sleek design. Very very very light. Impressive!
I didn't even think about the no corrosion with the aluminum frame and wheels. I am going to have to keep that in the back of my head when I reference other trailers. That is a big advantage!
@@PlayingwithSticks ohh...thanks for that info! Just to confirm the aluminum is the bar frame, right? So should one want additional protection from corrosion cause by passing thru a out of muds & potholes, just need to paint the bottom supporting bars?
@@yokikokudou You know I always wondered why these manufacturers don't have to scuff up the aluminum and add some paint, powder coating, or anodize them. But, if you notice the highest priced trailers typically use untreated aluminum. Yes, there is a weight savings in aluminum but they also say they are corrosion resistant. So basically they don't rust. What happens is the aluminum will oxidize, but it actually protects the underlying unoxidized aluminum. Meaning what I showed in the video (the bar frame as you referred to it) will eventually get a white cover (oxidized) which prevents the aluminum from corroding. Hope this makes sense. Still in the process of learning all of this myself.
Oh yeah.
@@PlayingwithSticks oh so it work like those shipping container where the outer layer react to protects the inner layer!
C😎ol!!! Guess that camper may need repaint after 6-10yrs of use just like a shipping container gets to retire for other purpose after life at sea! Good enough!!!
When he got in the door.
Look at this.....BANG 🤣🤣🤣 That make me laugh man. Quality control as well. I needed that laugh.
We just picked up one of these, also own the mypod, we rent both out to mostly electric vehicles, the Helio has some trade offs, get the comfort version, you'll be glad to have A/C, also since we have a tent enclosure, storage is in the added living room. These are super awsone quality too.
you should own your own rv sales lot. your enthusiasm is off the charts. follow your passion, very well done review as always. that earth traveler was cool. one starts at 10,000 the other 30,000 ouch!
I really appreciate this comment. I’m glad my heart for these little trailers is showing through. Discovering these trailers has become a bit of an addiction. I feel bad for all the buyers out there. So hard to make a decision once you realize how many options are available. But like you said with price, sometimes that makes the decision much easier
@@PlayingwithSticks best presentation ever - informative and unbiased-Tones
I have a lil-guy trailer and the tent I got to go with it has an opening for the right side door. And the tent is tight to the side of the trailer and has extra material to accommodate the fender and wheel.
First found out about these from this video which is funny as they are built a couple of hours from me. I just purchased mine this week and picked it up from a dealer 4 hours away. Hard to find stock. I towed it home with my Subaru Outback which has a 4 cylinder turbo and I could not feel it behind the car and did not notice any difference in gas mileage. Of course it was mostly empty so will see how it is on first trip in 2 weeks. I will also tow it behind my Spyder but have to put a hitch on it. It is very well made and came with the add on tent vestibule, AC, 30 amp + 15 adapter, electric brakes, solar hookup, battery etc.
I kind’a hope the camping craze goes on a bit longer in order to get more of the innovative camper designs. Hoping for Scamp and equivalent competitors that actually change the whole camping landscape. Currently hard to compete with the basics: teardrop, pop-up, Scamp, and enclosed trailer conversion.
Good point here Mike. I have heard rumors that there will be other companies outside the industry entering the market. I think the market could use a bit of a shakeup. And it wouldn't hurt if someone mass produced a camper that could be afforded by the general public. But, at the same time I also want to see more and more of these niche trailers. Yes, they are expensive. But, to the right person they are worth their weight in gold.
@@PlayingwithSticks as you said expensive....I know there is a profit to be made within a certain time frame but why price yourself out of the market before you get going?
$10k for the low-end model isn't bad. I think the biggest appeal here is the towability as you can probably tow this even with a small 4 cylinder car (especially if it could be towed with a motorcycle). 40-50 lbs tongue weight is nothing. The problem with most other teardrops, even the Little Guy, is the weight. Some of those are about 1000 lbs which may exceed the towing capacity of some vehicles, but this is something I think you could tow with a small car even though most cars aren't designed for towing -- on weekends I think it would be fine as long as you don't have one of those cars with a tiny 1.5L turob engine but I think something like even a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry could be equipped to tow something like this.
I love your review videos. I just wish manufacturers were having you field test. Those videos would go a long way.
That was actually the plan before Covid hit. But, with Covid nothing was open in California when we were down there. BUT, we did just beg out way into a 3 month field test of a teardrop trailer this summer. Pretty excited about that. We will do our best to get more field tests in the future. That really is the ultimate goal. When we aren't sharing camping gear and tips we want to be highlighting trailers from our perspective in the field. And letting people get to know the manufacturers a little bit more. I am a sucker for the story behind these little trailers.
@@PlayingwithSticks sounds like an awesome combo!
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As an owner of a teardrop trailer, these would be fine if they were MAYBE $5000. They suck if a summer thunderstorm rolls through the area. Have fun sitting inside a small box (been there done that). I took my air conditioner out so I could use the space for storage since it requires a generator to operate.
I'm now eyeing a 6x12 tandem axle cargo trailer to camp in. You can fit a bed, a small table and chairs, and even cook inside if the weather turns crappy. There'll be PLENTY of space for two and a dog.
You really are excellent with your presentation. I will look into this trailer; thanks for sharing!
Nice little trailer! (reverse teardrop? drop-tear? pordraet?). I'm loving the innovative lightweight designs that are coming out; It gives more people the opportunity to get out there without having to up-size their vehicle.
Just wanted to throw out another lightweight option... Road Toad out of Necedah WI. 5x8 with 2 doors, between 400-470 lbs. Made by Camp-Inn.
I was going to post this comment last week, but I just got my order in for one yesterday and didn't want to increase the wait time. 😂
I am so glad you shared this! And also glad you waited to share until you got your build deposit in! Haha. I love how this looks just like our teardrop, but half the weight. Big fan of Camp-Inn. And had no idea they made this little trailer. I am going to have to reach out to them and see if we can stop by one of these days.
So I’ve spent bit of time on motorcycles but they’ve all been on the smaller side. Nothing I would feel comfortable towing a small camper with. For those of you who are avid riders how many ccs or what specific horsepower do you think you would be comfortable with if you were to tow this? Would you say it comes down to the weight of the bike and the stopping power/distance vs towing power?
At least 1200 cc, a touring bike, but something with this profile I'd also prefer a trike. It's just too tall for comfort and safety for me. There are other folding motorcycle camper options where I'd go down to 900 cc for some of them.
@@charlesh5001 We were hoping someone would respond to this. Thank you Charles! Good point on the profile.
It's definitely more about the weight than the power. Never tow more than half the weight of the motorcycle+ occupants.
Thanks for being honest on the wait
What I like most is the awning egress windows. Wish I could find those online for a diy project I hope to do. Like they can be left open, even if just a little, when raining.
Drew I love the small trailer simplicity but, I need to stand up in it. This is why I’m considering the Aliner Ascape. Have you reviewed one of these?
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They don't make them anymore.
@@JudithLawrence718 Thank you for this info, much appreciated.
@@coachron3524 th-cam.com/video/DRWNCIK8-3E/w-d-xo.html
This is SUPER! My VW Bug could pull this!
Had this for 3 years behind my goldwing....it was wonderful.....The lightest model......Sad we can't put pics here....
Agreed! I think one of the best features would be the ability to share photos on here.
Interesting little trailer. I wish more small trailer manufacturers would use the awning type windows for better watershedding use when open while it's raining. Maybe it's a cost issue. But I don't get why so many only come with the horizontally opening windows. Any rain coming down at even the slightest angle could seep in to some degree. Same goes for the independent suspension. A small trailer like the Road Toad with independent suspension would be ideal to help reduce or limit bouncing travel concerns since they're so lightweight. Hadn't heard it these trailers. Thanks for the segment. As always, good stuff Drew.
Great video Drew, these sound like great trailers to pull behind an electric vehicle, light and aerodynamic to reduce impact on range
It’s always after these videos I get good ideas for what to share. I’m kicking myself now for not mentioning electric vehicles. Thank you for adding this James
We tow our MYPOD with a chevy bolt, not to big a hot on range
That is what we are looking for. Putting hitch on Kia Niro now.
@@martialman.4563 how do you like the NIRO
@@s.porter8646 It's an OK car. Dealer experience was terrible. Also have had a model 3 for over 3 years. Where Niro wins is charging with bike rack or small trailer as you plug it in at the front. No need to unhook just to charge.
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This channel is quality ty!
Thank you!
I prefer fiberglass to chicken feathers. I've been drooling over the Helio lineup for a while, great construction. Those Quebecers know how to work fiberglass.
Yes fiberglass sounds a little more safe doesn’t it. Haha.
Pause 1:03, I am glad that you saw this light weight trailer, funny how when you give up searching boom 🤯 there it is 😃.
Ahh little on the heavy side for the Spyder, short pull maybe but not a long trip. Spyder’s are recommended for about 400lb trailer
I love this review! I'm looking into options for motorcycles so this is very helpful!
The Prolite Suite is another one you should review. It's fibreglass as well, and comes in at 590lbs with a tongue weight of 55 lbs. You can stand up in it.
You could always insulate the bottom with foam board outside and cover with coraplast
Moisture is a problem Drew no doubt.I have found out that if I crack my fan vent and 1 side window I have very little to non. Happy camping!
Thank you for sharing this. Nice to know it can be that simple to eradicate the issue.
I subscribed because I seen the Gaines in your wife's face. Your a lucky man. My wife is Filipino. They are always happy. Great camper. I'll buy one
Thank you! Congrats on finding a great wife. Love the philippines and Filipinos. May is Hmong, but she often has people thinking she is filipina, Korean, Thai, etc. Kind of has that look that fits in many cultures.
Very cool. Awesome work. Thank you
Well, a Can Am RT is shown pulling this but keep in mind that the towing capacity is only 400 lbs. This maxes out before you even start. Add some supplies and a second person on the bike and you may be asking for trouble. Just my opinion though.
Love it! If a motorcycle can pull it, Toyota anytime!!!
Totally!
8:19 The moment we all have been waiting for! He is 5-11 and his feet is touching the length of the camper while laying down. Im done with this video at this moment. Sad. There are a lot of men over 6 feet. sad, sad, sad. I went from being excited to walking away in an instant!
Perfect for my short ass body lol
What kind of teardrop camper build would you recommend for a hot tropical weather like Costa Rica? It has to be something light, that is basically a fridge to have an ac with propane or gas, and it also has to withstand heavy rains. What is the best option for the body of the camper. Epoxy Fiber with a foam or some sort of Styrofoam and a light wood or aluminum inside? I was thinking I only need it to be rigid on the outside so i could use something light to give it the finish for the inside, but not sure if that s a good idea. Thanks!
Hmmm… That is a tough one. I would lean towards any composite material with some layer of insulation. This is going to reduce any issues you would’ve had with moisture and rain. And the insulation will keep that trailer cool in your climate. A light colored paint, especially white will really also help keep that trailer cool. As for materials, I don’t think it matters as much. Again, as long as it’s composite and your color choices are light. The easiest route would be to look into a Foamie Teardrop with poor man’s fiberglass. If you have the skills to go epoxy fiber, or something along that route, I think that would be the best.
Definitely get the tent add on, acts like a living room, summer in Washington we had about 10 strangers just come hangout, a few weeks ago at crater lake was in the 30s, the tent was tolerable, again, 10 ppl came and hung out...Drew, sorry if I high jacked you
Any thoughts on how to theft proof these light guys while not in camp grounds and out exploring?
Very interesting. You intrigued me with the family shots, camping, so I'm gonna look for them too. Cheers, and greetings from SoCal
Glad it was intriguing. Cheers from Thailand! We have never said that before. That is a first for us as we just got over here.
Excellent windows on that trailer. I wish more manufacturers would have more than 1 exit window.
As a person who battles claustrophobia, I second that!
I love the design, light weight of it.....windows and larger door. I have a 2015 Littleguy Mypod Max....basically same idea. Here is my biggest issue with it....those frames were known to literally crack in half. This happened to me and cost me 500.00 while on vacation to have it fixed by a specialist that could weld aluminum. They never acknowledged the problem or did anything to improve it. That frame looks to be pretty much identical....2x2 aluminum.
They definitely did address it.
This was fixed in the 2018 model year. My 2018 is much more stout of a frame than the earlier models.
I still wouldn't recommend anyone buy one though unless they get a 2018+ for a significant discount.
Defo a very nice micro camper. Im very impressed with this model.
I learned long ago that small, efficient, and clever costs more than big, inefficient, and cheap. It’s a nice little camper for a small tow-vehicle.
I like very much thank you for sharing have a blessed be we happy apirl fools day esrly
Same to you!
Bro we love the MYPOD, roomy for the wife me, and a 70 pound dog. The downside, once you get a mypod, your on your own, dealers have a take the money and run, all the components can be replace by anyone that can operate a screw driver...great reviews man keep the vids rolling
The Helio website doesn't list any dealers in the USA. Bummer. I'd like to check one out.
I wonder how you could find them. We saw ours at little guy trailer in San Diego California they would be a good place to call first. They probably could get you the contact to find the other dealers in the states.
I had a much lighter trailer I pulled with my Yamaha Venture. It pulled it ok, but knocked off 35% of the gas mileage. With this trailer I would assume it uses much more gas as pulling 400 pounds is a lot of weight for a bike, as you have to include wind resistance. Probably would be fine for short trips, but would think this trailer would be great for a small car like a Versa. If the trailer costs 10k that would be more than what I paid new for my Versa in 2009.
At a steady speed on level road, weight doesn't affect fuel consumption, only drag (perhaps weight adds more tire deflection, but that's minor). Since this is only 4' wide, I'm quite curious what your trailer was to be more efficient?
@@questioner1596 I live out west in the mountains. We don't have much in the way of level on our roads.
@@cashstore1, then weight is a bigger factor than if you were in Saskatchewan or Kansas.
Can you cook inside and take a shower what about heat to keep warm inside and how do you go to the bathroom
Good video 👍
Love the trailer and the motorcycle
The van is nice but the only place to store gear is on top of the bed. A traditional tear drop allows for side entrance and storage in the back.
That is a really good point.
Could they have made it not so sloped on the front to give it more headroom and space inside for gear storage or does this more slope help feel lighter and more economical when towing?
Yes, my guess would be the sloped design is all for aerodynamics. You see a lot of squardrops on the market, but I have never seen a fiberglass version.
People... it's expensive because of the materials used to keep it so light - and low volume production. Seriously, some are saying "build your own" well unless you work with fiberglas and can build a 400lb trailer you cannot "mirror" what is here. The appeal is for those who need a super light trailer due to their tow vehicle. I've got a can-am spyder and can see the benefit to this - also my Mazda Miata could tow it easily. it's not cheap, but in the ballpark for what it does for the right situation.
Amen to that! Thank you.
BRUH. I'm here (on this video) because of my MIATA!! ☺ ☺!!!
How is it working out for ☺
I get a kick out of comments like “look at how big this is” or “ look at how much space there is” in these tiny mobile tents like we are trying to be convinced these are not small campers...and for $10k - $14k. Rip off!!!
Haha. Yes, I completely get your point when it is a salesman talking about a camper. But, in this case it is me, a small camper enthusiast. I own a 4X8 teardrop that I absolutely love, but it is pretty tiny. So when I see a camper like this that is almost half the size outside, but just as large inside as my 4X8 I can't help but get excited. The nerd in me comes out fast! And yes the small camper industry brings with it high prices. Trailers in 2021 are giving quite a few folks sticker shock.
@@PlayingwithSticks totally cool if tiny campers are your thing! I have my nerd interests too! Price is crazy though! You can buy a small car for that...video was very informative though
Awesome!! Sharing.
I absolutely love it!! Perfect weight for my LincolnMKZ Hybrid. I’d go for the 600lb one for sure. Insulation and a/c is very important for me since this will be my home for the next year. Thanks again Drew!!!
You are most welcome. Love these light weight little campers.
I'd really like to see a thorough review / TH-cam video of the Earth Traveler. Most videos I've come across seem manufacture-made, and featured in fairly shallow articles where it doesn't appear the author actually used one. I think the 3-4 person size and weight makes it really interesting option for family with electric car.
Yes, that camper is high on our list. Like you we love the weight and the possibilities for tow vehicles
I love these reviews you guys have been doing. Keep it up!!
This is great to hear! Thank you Mike.
I have a Nissan Versa and a small budget. What is the best option.
I have a mypod and love it.
I love the variety you show. I am disappointment that brakes and break away system is not part of the trailer but rather an upgrade. If you are towing with a small vehicle you need help controlling its movement on your small TV. First, timers have to remember to do the math of towing it may turn out not to be safe. I saw a Gnome trailer this camping season. Pretty sweet looking build from here in Alberta, maybe you could review so I could see the inside, weird to ask at a campground
How fast can you drive with this beauty on the highway, if anyone knows? Thank you.
5:17 HA! I caught that. Something often said in Michigan... I wonder how common it is. Across the US?
So funny! I never knew I pronounced it this way until I heard myself on the video. I got quite the kick out of it. I have a feeling this will be a hard one to unlearn. And I have been consciously listening to how I say the word. Sometimes I naturally say "across" and sometimes I say "acrosst" not sure what context is causing me to choose one over the other.
Where does the heat and condensation from the AC leave the trailer?
That would pay for a lot of hotel or campground stays
I agree, especially when you add in the gasoline savings of not hauling a trailer. On the other hand, there are advantages to hauling around something you have personalized for yourself.
There should be one a bicycle can pull. Homeless people would benefit so much with one.
How do you make the aircon work? Bring your own generator in the wild?
I was thinking about the moisture thing, what if you installed something like a 1 or 2 quart bucket in a corner or inner cabinet, then ran a 3/8" tube from the bottom of the bucket through the floor. Fill with road salt and enjoy! The salt will absorb the moisture in the air and condense it in the bucket, where it then runs out the tube. I noticed this happening when a bunch of salt got stuck in my scoop in the garage, might need to be aluminum not sure.
Fantastic content. Well done
Much appreciated Mark!
I love your videos and thank you for sharing all the information. I am about to buy myself a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Woodland Edition Hybrid - maximum tow capacity 1,750 Lbs. Are there any other more affordable options out there ? Thank you.
Oh for sure. Check out our budget playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLxouj5yCWeTDAiiyQOIboqafBAgrVi2C1.html
how does it do on the highways when its windy?
regarding the moisture in the trailer, it runs down the walls on fiberglass but if you put carpet on walls it doesn't? the carpet will soak up the moisture and you will get black mould in it, the trick would be to vent the moisture otherwise it becomes a biohazard.
Excellent content.
Aluminum frame? Is that prone to rusting?
I had initially thought the same thing when I first started getting into trailers. How aluminum works is that the surface oxidizes and then protects the inner aluminum on the trailer from corrosion. Maybe think of it as iron rusts, then flakes off, then the next layer corrodes, flakes off, repeat. Where with aluminum the outer layer gets exposed to oxygen forms a nice protective layer and nothing else ever gets exposed.
Made here in Quebec. I wouldn't fit in them being 6'5". Also it would trigger my claustrophobia. Have you done a video on their Helio O2/3/4 trailers?
Great review and I love it! Unfortunately, I'm 6'2" and I have to sleep with my legs straight(I'm weird), But I love the damn thing!
Such a informative video!!!! Me and my husband are interested in buying small trailer and your channel just has what I want to know! Also thank you for your work to let us know the approx price! I think that's the most curious part from the first lol. Subscribed done! ;)
Thanks for the review.
AWSOME!!!⭐️
Not sure what affordable is but the Canadian Company make a folding camper trailer that weighs only 220 pounds. Plenty of storage for a week’s trip any time. They have cost in the neighborhood of $5,000 for years.
That price sounds much more reasonable. This trailer we said affordable in terms of composite fiberglass small trailers. Basically solid wall construction
Does it have a 500 wate solar-powered air conditioning system. For heatting, and cooling. General tec. And sleep in four seasons capacity.
Also what about a Tolet.
Kewl trailers. 👏
Wow ... love the Earth Traveler, but it STARTS at $30K!!!!
The Helio isn't bad, I found one for $12K ... but that still seems like an awful lot when you can buy a better teardrop for less....
Yes, isn't that Earthtraveler neat! I looked at their specs and they put the best components on them. Like offroad quality components. Which is another thing that would drive up the price. To me the trailer doesn't seem like it would need that high end of components when it is that light. The higher price tag of the Helio would be for us fiberglass enthusiasts. Yes, there are nicer teardrops out there, but no fiberglass teardrops at that price range.
Can it go on light offroading?
"When I come all the way up here, I have like eight inches"? Classic...
Looks like I’m tent camping for a few more years.
I would love this. I drive a Mini, and I think this would be perfect for it!
Look really hard at the mypod, you may like it better, we tow with a bolt
@@s.porter8646 I will, thank you!
@@phcusnret we just camped by crater lake, was cold out, hit 30s, was 60 in the pod without the heater on, man thing is fabulous
How does the air conditioner vent?
What good is an air conditioner if you only have room for a 100Ahr battery?