I have a Navigator and I enjoy seeing all the things you've done with yours. The floor was rough on my knees, so I put puzzle piece mats down, and the mats seem to reduce items being shifted during transport.
Kevin Robinson ---- For your bed go to the 99 cent store and they sell this stuff by the roll it's for putting under your dishes and glasses in cabinets or for under rugs put that under your matts and they won't slip around. Good luck and Happy camping !!! 😊
Hats off to ya brother for mentioning the changing of the guards and flight 93. We also took the trip with our then 11 yr old daughter....flight 93 Memorial definitely pulls at the heart strings but also makes ya feel honored that common Americans made some uncommon choices that day that saved many lives.
Pick up a Mainstays (brand) Non-skid Rug Pad at Walmart. It's light weight easy to fold or roll up and will keep your bed in place. You can also cut it down and line your shelves or gear boxes with it to keep things from sliding around.
You, sir, are an inspiration to the simple living community let alone the camping one. What a spectacular review of your own doings. Than k k you for sharing, I feel like I learned a lot that i could use as a first time traveler. Amazing!
Very nice camping set up ! WE used a Weed sprayer (a new one) for our shower with a round dish pan to stand in for the water catchment. Works great. Then we got a bucket and put an elderly potty chair (got that for $4 at an estate sale) over it. Inside the bucket we use bags and kitty litter (if you want to be eco friendly use the cedar chips and coco peatmoss), and discard when we are done camping. It works great - no smell. WE also got the large pantagonal screened in canopy. This is really nice. I would love to add the Runnaway Camper to replace our truck tent.
Thanks for the tour of your rig (and all of your practical suggestions!) I am currently saving up for one of these and looking at all current owners' experiences to help make my final choice. I also appreciate your willingness to learn by doing! God Bless :)
A small dehumidifier will take care of your moisture problem. Long term a little moisture every night could cause excessive damage. Thanks for all the tips.
Great job on the review and the camper. I don't know the Va area but if you get a chance, there is nothing like the West. Rocky mtns, Yellowstone, the redwoods, the black hills, Monument Valley, it just goes on and on. God blessed us with so many wonders in this country.
Hey Kevin, I really enjoyed this video. It was nice to see the way you've got things set up. I really liked your shower station and toilet I thought it was a great idea. I'll have to get me one of those. I appreciate that you talked about the moisture in the camper because we don't necessarily think of that when we're Gung ho to start rolling down the highway, and that's something one should be prepared to deal with. One other thing I thought I'd mention. As long as it works for you and your wife. And you two are content with it. Just enjoy yourselves. Please keep the videos coming. Thanks
Hi Kevin Robinson! I just finished watching this Video while taking notes! Nice set-up! Thank for your detailed reviews. The opening scene showing your site set-up is perfect! I sat here with my smart phone and took a couple pics to go with your explanations. Thank you for sharing...I subscribed, too. Going to watch your Solar Power install next! I Wanna "Runaway"!
I would put that kinda carpety - fuzzy stuff on the walls - it insulates and also absorbes the condensation. Maybe those lightweight plastic drawers? They make long ones that are not too wide that could fit - Walmart has them. Thank you for sharing this was neat - I want to build one out too.
Go to the dollar store and buy you some Damprid. If y'all have a Dollar Tree, you can find it there. You can put it in your camper and it will help with condensation. Thank you for sharing!
Those little silicone packets that come with new shoes are good to throw in drawers and bags too. Just put them into the sunlight to dry out then reuse them.
about coolers... putting the ice inside 1 or 2 of the dry bags kayakers use to keep gear dry makes it easier to dump the ice melt and keeps food out of it
Kevin I must have watched you Runaway videos 3 times each by now. I have mine and have been doing mods on it for two months now and have used many of your ideas. I will be making you a video soon and cant wait to share it with you. All best. PS love the belt sander progress. Thank you!
Looks great Kevin, just got back from camping on Cape Cod in my Runaway, this was the first place that I've been that had cable TV, it was great. I need a longer cable too, it just reached. Thanks for sharing.
Hatch61 Where did you stay at Cape Cod? Going to spend July in New England and my son lives at the beginning to the Cape. Also, we will be going to VT, ME [Acadia Nat'l Park!]NH and CT
Thanks for that Kevin, glad you had a good trip. Try using some Velcro to hold your bed together, You could stick the mattresses together and even stick them to the floor?????
I throw some of the silicon kitty litter in an old sock (no holes of course) and it helps keep condensation off of my windshield at night... it gets quite humid here at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Back in the 60's, my family drove out to Colorado and California. One time we had a 58 VW bus which my father converted to sleep 2 adults and 3 kids. We also had a 9x9 tent. I liked the tent better. Later, we got a truck body trailer for hauling the tent (15 x15 now) and pulled that with a 63 Nova. It was my job to put the tent up. Got it down to 15 minutes including the center pole. Anyway, I was wondering if you couldn't build a false floor in the camper to make extra pocket holes to hide more storage space. Shouldn't be too hard to do if you're only sleeping on the floor. Good Luck.
Love your setup. I know this video is old but velcro would help with the mattress and plastic drawers would be good for storage at the front. they have some pretty brown weave ones. a shelf over the plastic drawers would be good so the top don't give in.
Like your videos! As far as your "mattress" pads moving around, you should try sewing the edges together! You would still be able to fold them into seats and keep them from coming apart!
Hey Kevin.. I got a 25ft coaxial cable at Best Buy with your name on it. Lol. Loved the review. I am jealous of the camper. Would love to escape in one for about a week. Dan
I saw another video where a guy had moisture problems like you said.. He put a water guard for a sunroof over the top of the window. It's the perfect size and it allows you to keep windows open even with rain.
Nice setup. I saw a 10-10 pop up tent that had a snap on screen/cabin tent. It had a private room for portopotty built in . Thought one of these would work for cleaner camp . I plan to pickup a runaway when I move back to east coast next year.
I am getting to a point financially to where I can get one so i just need to decide hopefully by the end of the year. My wife and I are empty nesters and we want to do some traveling. With the current vehicle i have I would be able to pull it. Without having to buy another tow vehicle.
Looks really cool Kevin if you make another trip or two you might tell us about how often you're going to have to lube those axles and how to go about it
I'd toss a cheap rug with a rubber bottom (commonly sold for kitchens or garage entryways) under the cushions, even if it's just where it separates. The rubber backing should stop the slip and low-pile carpet shouldn't allow the cushions to slip.
I enjoy your content Kevin, and a great job on the camper. That is a nice set up you have. I initially looked into getting one of these I just don't know if I could handle having to crawl into it all the time. I would definitely go for the larger one. I am even considering a cargo style trailer made by Weeroll something that I could stand up in. I haven't completely given up on these though. I like it and great job.
Compared to the tag or tab 400, other than cost, how does it compare? Did you put the rain deflector over the windows or did the company do it for you?
Truthfully Kevin I haven't went on vacation for over 35 years someday I might buy something like your little camper there and go see the Grand Canyon or something I think you be better off to go online though before you go and see if there's parking if you need reservations for the camping and stuff like that
they make marine boxes you can put yur battery in that will tell you the charge level of yur battery,my battery box is made by minn kota and I couldn't go without it,
Where are all these sites where people set up canopies, tents, etc? Obviously not in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico or anywhere that winds, thunderstorms, etal exist.
Hi Kevin, How do you attach the mesh that is meant to keeps the bugs out? Also, what brand wall mount/tv do you have? Links to where they can be found online would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
For the mesh I have a video th-cam.com/video/D7Y7OQOVTfs/w-d-xo.html the tv wall mount amazon or ebay got mine from a yard sale thank you for the comment Allison.
Can you lock the door from the outside? I've seen it locked from the inside, but am wondering if you can lock it up when you need to leave your base camp.
Kevin, Loved the video, great ideas and informative. I looked through the comments but didn't see what type of antenna you had. and how you attached it. Could you let me know. I'm looking for one to put on my Slice. Rob in Missouri
Kevin, in hindsight would you have liked the 6' wide model better. I was think of that one after watching your videos. You have done a great job on this.
Did you say the TV worked on battery? How does that work. Did you buy a special TV? Thanks for the video. Still trying to decide on a little camper. Appreciate you describing one I was looking at. Very helpful. Gale
I have a Navigator and I enjoy seeing all the things you've done with yours. The floor was rough on my knees, so I put puzzle piece mats down, and the mats seem to reduce items being shifted during transport.
great tip donna thanks for sharing
Kevin Robinson ---- For your bed go to the 99 cent store and they sell this stuff by the roll it's for putting under your dishes and glasses in cabinets or for under rugs put that under your matts and they won't slip around. Good luck and Happy camping !!! 😊
i put a nice rug in mine
Hats off to ya brother for mentioning the changing of the guards and flight 93. We also took the trip with our then 11 yr old daughter....flight 93 Memorial definitely pulls at the heart strings but also makes ya feel honored that common Americans made some uncommon choices that day that saved many lives.
Pick up a Mainstays (brand) Non-skid Rug Pad at Walmart. It's light weight easy to fold or roll up and will keep your bed in place. You can also cut it down and line your shelves or gear boxes with it to keep things from sliding around.
Thanks for the info.
You, sir, are an inspiration to the simple living community let alone the camping one. What a spectacular review of your own doings. Than k k you for sharing, I feel like I learned a lot that i could use as a first time traveler. Amazing!
Thank you David for watching my video and the comment.
Very nice camping set up ! WE used a Weed sprayer (a new one) for our shower with a round dish pan to stand in for the water catchment. Works great. Then we got a bucket and put an elderly potty chair (got that for $4 at an estate sale) over it. Inside the bucket we use bags and kitty litter (if you want to be eco friendly use the cedar chips and coco peatmoss), and discard when we are done camping. It works great - no smell. WE also got the large pantagonal screened in canopy. This is really nice. I would love to add the Runnaway Camper to replace our truck tent.
Very nice setup it's about what I wanted to do myself! We learn so much in teardrop about life, people, and more...
great review, very helpful as I'm considering one
Good little camper fun.
Great setup! We love our Runaway too!
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the tour of your rig (and all of your practical suggestions!) I am currently saving up for one of these and looking at all current owners' experiences to help make my final choice. I also appreciate your willingness to learn by doing! God Bless :)
thank you for taking the time to film this
Thank you for watching William.
The camper looks great. I,m glad yaw had a good time.You done a great job fixing it up.
thanks danny
More great tips and ideas, you have that sucker rigged up nice! Thanks for sharing with us Kevin.
My range runner was ordered. I'll be new to camper travels too as a middle age woman. Look to your ideas as well new subscriber
Just take your time and have fun
A small dehumidifier will take care of your moisture problem. Long term a little moisture every night could cause excessive damage. Thanks for all the tips.
Thanks Rodney good info.
This is victor and I want to thank you for doing the review on your camper, you have giving me some good ideals.
Thank you for watching my videos Victor.
Great job on the review and the camper. I don't know the Va area but if you get a chance, there is nothing like the West. Rocky mtns, Yellowstone, the redwoods, the black hills, Monument Valley, it just goes on and on. God blessed us with so many wonders in this country.
i would love to travel out west hopefully one day i can .thanks for the comment dark water
Amen
Kevin, great overview of your setup. It answered a lot of questions.
Thanks David for the comment.
Hey Kevin, I really enjoyed this video. It was nice to see the way you've got things set up. I really liked your shower station and toilet I thought it was a great idea. I'll have to get me one of those. I appreciate that you talked about the moisture in the camper because we don't necessarily think of that when we're Gung ho to start rolling down the highway, and that's something one should be prepared to deal with. One other thing I thought I'd mention. As long as it works for you and your wife. And you two are content with it. Just enjoy yourselves. Please keep the videos coming. Thanks
Thank you for the comment I enjoy all the comment do you have a runaway camper?
Hi Kevin Robinson! I just finished watching this Video while taking notes! Nice set-up! Thank for your detailed reviews. The opening scene showing your site set-up is perfect! I sat here with my smart phone and took a couple pics to go with your explanations. Thank you for sharing...I subscribed, too. Going to watch your Solar Power install next! I Wanna "Runaway"!
I'm upgrading to a box trailer 6 x 10 I will be building a camper out of it.
Take a look th-cam.com/video/QCln82mZXcQ/w-d-xo.html
Watching!
I would put that kinda carpety - fuzzy stuff on the walls - it insulates and also absorbes the condensation. Maybe those lightweight plastic drawers? They make long ones that are not too wide that could fit - Walmart has them. Thank you for sharing this was neat - I want to build one out too.
Nice set up and enjoyed the tour of your little set up and footage nicely narrated
Thank you for watching my friend.
Go to the dollar store and buy you some Damprid. If y'all have a Dollar Tree, you can find it there. You can put it in your camper and it will help with condensation. Thank you for sharing!
great thanks for the tip paul i will be trying that
Damp rid ROCKS!
Paul D. Green I use them in my 🏠 they are Great.
Those little silicone packets that come with new shoes are good to throw in drawers and bags too. Just put them into the sunlight to dry out then reuse them.
Great review. Thanks for the details of real life usage.
about coolers... putting the ice inside 1 or 2 of the dry bags kayakers use to keep gear dry makes it easier to dump the ice melt and keeps food out of it
Thank you for the idea.
So many great ideas thank you
You are so welcome!
Kevin I must have watched you Runaway videos 3 times each by now. I have mine and have been doing mods on it for two months now and have used many of your ideas. I will be making you a video soon and cant wait to share it with you. All best. PS love the belt sander progress. Thank you!
I can't wait to see let know thanks my friend.
Hi Kevin, Harry here in Ocala Florida With my RandgeRunner . Great to see you are using the camper. Nice set up, enjoy.
Thanks for the comment Harry.
Thanks Kevin for the video! You have such great ideas, very informative.
thanks bonnie glad you enjoy them.
Good video, very enjoyable to watch. Thanks
Thanks for watching Norwood BayBridge.
Good setup Kevin...thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching R johnson.
lol the 50's is not cold at all, thats great sleeping weather
brian simpkins i
Summer time in the Adirondacks.
I know right?! That’s perfect mild fall camping weather! 😅
As long as you are still learning, that is a good thing.
That's right thanks.
Nice video Kevin. It's been fun watching you make your Runaway your own.
Thank you for watching Wendy and thank you for the comment.
Looks great Kevin, just got back from camping on Cape Cod in my Runaway, this was the first place that I've been that had cable TV, it was great. I need a longer cable too, it just reached. Thanks for sharing.
yeah i will be getting one before my next trip.thanks hatch
i thought you sold yours Hatch??
Hatch61 Where did you stay at Cape Cod? Going to spend July in New England and my son lives at the beginning to the Cape. Also, we will be going to VT, ME [Acadia Nat'l Park!]NH and CT
Very nice video and im glad i didnt ask a couple questions early on cause u answered them as i thought you would brother lol.
Thanks Rob my friend.
Great video Kevin! Appreciate you sharing your ideas.
Thank you David for watching my videos.
Nice setup. The old lady and me are fixing to take a trip here soon. Getting a bit excited.
well i hope you guys have a good time,thanks for the comment joe
Great review and great job on this camper
Thanks dan.
Kevin Robinson welcome Kevin
Thanks for that Kevin, glad you had a good trip. Try using some Velcro to hold your bed together, You could stick the mattresses together and even stick them to the floor?????
That would work thanks Peter.
Inexpensive kitty litter inside old socks works great to reduce condensation. The kind that’s not scented and nothin* else fancy in it. Just plain.
Thanks for the info Road Runner.
I throw some of the silicon kitty litter in an old sock (no holes of course) and it helps keep condensation off of my windshield at night... it gets quite humid here at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Back in the 60's, my family drove out to Colorado and California. One time we had a 58 VW bus which my father converted to sleep 2 adults and 3 kids. We also had a 9x9 tent. I liked the tent better. Later, we got a truck body trailer for hauling the tent (15 x15 now) and pulled that with a 63 Nova. It was my job to put the tent up. Got it down to 15 minutes including the center pole. Anyway, I was wondering if you couldn't build a false floor in the camper to make extra pocket holes to hide more storage space. Shouldn't be too hard to do if you're only sleeping on the floor. Good Luck.
I think it could be done love the story sounds like fun.
Thanks for the vid. Cass WV seems like a great place to visit.
well we will find out soon and will let you know clermont.
Love your setup. I know this video is old but velcro would help with the mattress and plastic drawers would be good for storage at the front. they have some pretty brown weave ones. a shelf over the plastic drawers would be good so the top don't give in.
Thank you for the comment and for watching.
looks like you have a nice set up.enjoy
Thank you James.
Like your videos! As far as your "mattress" pads moving around, you should try sewing the edges together! You would still be able to fold them into seats and keep them from coming apart!
Thanks for the idea oldschooldiy.
you can go to walmart and buy velcro strips...to attach the cushions....looks good
Thank you Theresa.
Hey Kevin.. I got a 25ft coaxial cable at Best Buy with your name on it. Lol. Loved the review. I am jealous of the camper. Would love to escape in one for about a week. Dan
I saw another video where a guy had moisture problems like you said.. He put a water guard for a sunroof over the top of the window. It's the perfect size and it allows you to keep windows open even with rain.
Hey Kev nice tour, I think some additional shelving inside the Runaway will help out a lot with your storage issues
Shelving is coming soon thanks Mr. Waynes.
go to the Dollar Tree and get the no grip for cabinets you roll it out for a dollar and it will keep that in place
Thanks for the idea Tamara.
Nice setup. I saw a 10-10 pop up tent that had a snap on screen/cabin tent. It had a private room for portopotty built in . Thought one of these would work for cleaner camp .
I plan to pickup a runaway when I move back to east coast next year.
Richard i will be building a 6 x 10 box trailer into a camper.
i have a video th-cam.com/video/QCln82mZXcQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the tips Bud . nice set up😁👍
Thank you Ruby.
I am getting to a point financially to where I can get one so i just need to decide hopefully by the end of the year. My wife and I are empty nesters and we want to do some traveling. With the current vehicle i have I would be able to pull it. Without having to buy another tow vehicle.
That's what I like about my camper is easy to tow.
thx for the review and ideas
Thanks for the comment.
Looks really cool Kevin if you make another trip or two you might tell us about how often you're going to have to lube those axles and how to go about it
William I will do a video on the axles thank you for the idea William.
Hey im West Virginia and youll love the train in the fall im live northern central West Virginia 40 minutes from Morgantown
I've rode the Bald Knob train and the Durbin Rocket both was a lot of fun thank you for the comment.
I'd toss a cheap rug with a rubber bottom (commonly sold for kitchens or garage entryways) under the cushions, even if it's just where it separates. The rubber backing should stop the slip and low-pile carpet shouldn't allow the cushions to slip.
Thanks for the comment.
Get you some Damp Rid to help with keeping moisture out of the camper :)
I do use damp rid in the cargo trailer camper we built it works great thanks for the comment my friend.
Up here in Minnesota (some of us) camp at -15 F not including wind and I sleep fine in my hammock.
guess it depends where your from.
That's cold my friend.
I enjoy your content Kevin, and a great job on the camper. That is a nice set up you have. I initially looked into getting one of these I just don't know if I could handle having to crawl into it all the time. I would definitely go for the larger one. I am even considering a cargo style trailer made by Weeroll something that I could stand up in. I haven't completely given up on these though. I like it and great job.
yeah brad the small one is a bit tight,but if you could get a bigger one i would definetly do that,thanks for the comment.
Run some velcro along the sides where the matress panels meet.
Thanks for idea Don.
very helpful and informative, thank you
Thanks for watching noviceprepper53.
Take a look at Wendy Pope video. she did a great work in side her trailer. And using the DampRid or off name at the $ store works great also.
She has some good videos thanks charlotte.
Compared to the tag or tab 400, other than cost, how does it compare? Did you put the rain deflector over the windows or did the company do it for you?
I did all my own modifications I have the base model.
Command strips velcro might help with the matresses moving around.
Thanks for the idea Dave.
Good video. Well done!
Thanks for watching.
Kevin, you should get a dometic fridge. Watch Rusty78609, he loves his fridge and has reviewed it.
thanks rav i will check it out.
great video and info thx!!!
Thanks for the comment Micki.
Truthfully Kevin I haven't went on vacation for over 35 years someday I might buy something like your little camper there and go see the Grand Canyon or something I think you be better off to go online though before you go and see if there's parking if you need reservations for the camping and stuff like that
You are right reservations next time and the Grand Canyon would be nice thanks william.
they make marine boxes you can put yur battery in that will tell you the charge level of yur battery,my battery box is made by minn kota and I couldn't go without it,
I'm going to look that up thanks.
What size and car model did the vent visors on your camper come from?
I just looked at how long I need and went by the inches and got it close.
Good looking setup
Thanks Aq.
To prevent your three piece cushions from sliding apart.......Walmart industrial Velcro found in the sewing dept.
Thanks for the idea.
Where are all these sites where people set up canopies, tents, etc? Obviously not in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico or anywhere that winds, thunderstorms, etal exist.
Maybe try putting a full size Fitted sheet over top of all of the cushions. It should "connect" them so they don't move around as much.
I got it fixed working great thanks for the idea Adriane.
Adriane tntzmom245 a memory foam mattress over the whole thing!!!
Have you tried using a big tub of kitty litter to keep the moisture down?
Know but good idea
i got an air conditioner in mine when it was made/bought
Hey bud, how about non slip shelf liner under your bed?
Looks good!
Have you tried putting the single side ways mattress at the head of the bed?
Ya not good I have fix for it video coming thanks for the comment.
Great video thank you!
thanks for watching zagg.
if i had the money i really wanted the one with the bed table and shelf for appliances forgot what it was called it was like 8k
A fellow yinzer, nice setup!
Thank you for watching and comment.
You should get a rug that doesnt keep water, there is some kind of plastic carpet in Giant Tiger stores
As soon as I heard the "Yinz" I knew you were from PA 😀
lol i have a bad habit of saying that
Do you have a video on how you installed the fantastic fan?
Hope this helps th-cam.com/video/aOYhzKKAL0A/w-d-xo.html
what brand are the chairs and where did you find them?
what is the tent called for the potty and shower and how much for each and where do u get the potty from
Utility tent I can't remember how much I paid everything you get them at walmart thanks for all your comments brian.
I bought a pop up tent similar to his from Amazon
smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X9FL2DD/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Kevin,
How do you attach the mesh that is meant to keeps the bugs out? Also, what brand wall mount/tv do you have? Links to where they can be found online would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
For the mesh I have a video th-cam.com/video/D7Y7OQOVTfs/w-d-xo.html the tv wall mount amazon or ebay got mine from a yard sale thank you for the comment Allison.
Good review - yep 5' wide better for two folks
Cheers
You are right Patrick.
Wouldn't a 3/4 mattress fit in there? It's bigger than a twin but but not as wide as a full size mattress. They still sell them.
Mattress is 4ft x 6ft
Kevin, have you looked into inverting your suspension on your camper to give you more ground clearance? It's also make towing a little easier too.
no i haven't really thought about it but i might in the future ruben
price and weight of ur tv and where, thanks and how u hooked it up
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hey buddy. Appreciate the video. But could u tell me the name of the vent fan and how hard it was to install.
Fantastic fan not to hard I have a video on it th-cam.com/video/aOYhzKKAL0A/w-d-xo.html
have you looked in to buying a futonbed style bed
Thanks for the idea ggutierz.
Well done
Thanks for watching.
Can you lock the door from the outside? I've seen it locked from the inside, but am wondering if you can lock it up when you need to leave your base camp.
Yes you can it has a good lock on the runaway camper you will get a key.
Great, thank you. :)
Kevin, Loved the video, great ideas and informative. I looked through the comments but didn't see what type of antenna you had. and how you attached it. Could you let me know. I'm looking for one to put on my Slice.
Rob in Missouri
I have a video on it Robert th-cam.com/video/Pjl16TtrKwM/w-d-xo.html
Kevin, in hindsight would you have liked the 6' wide model better. I was think of that one after watching your videos. You have done a great job on this.
I think Your right maybe one day I will build one.Thanks FlyingGyros.
Did you say the TV worked on battery? How does that work. Did you buy a special TV? Thanks for the video. Still trying to decide on a little camper. Appreciate you describing one I was looking at. Very helpful. Gale
The TV is 12 volt I am upgrading to a 6 x 10 box trailer i'm going to build a camper out of it.
What do you think th-cam.com/video/QCln82mZXcQ/w-d-xo.html
yeah... thanks!