The absolute BEST review on this camper!!! Well narrated and detailed, do you know what the tounge height is when the trailer is level?? I will be using my 66 Impala to pull it with when I get one but I'm doing some preliminary homework first. Thanks guys! P.S. why are you selling this one? Going bigger?
I will ask my brother about the weight but to answer the question of why selling, yes he has gotten a class A motor home and is towing the Jeep behind it now.
@@GrayLineOverland I will and Tynan you again but please don't ask your brother the weight of the tongue in looking for the HEIGHT!!! When it's level. Thank you again and keep up the good work.
Ok so the tongue height is 20.5 inches to make it level but the jeep didn’t even tow at level and did fine. I will say this they make a classic instead of the sport that doesn’t sit as high and and has more retro styling you should look at for towing behind the impala.
@@GrayLineOverland thank you for that information I appreciate you taking the time to measure it for me and I have seen the classic version of the 109 but all I see are the off road version. I just checked the height of my hitch on my impala and it sits at 21 inches, fortunately I can adjust that with the airshocks that I installed. I kinda like the rims and tires on the sport version but I would love to know what the lug pattern is on the rims. I have 4.75in (gm small bolt pattern) on the Impala I think it would look cool to have the same rims on the Impala and the trailer. Thanks again for your time and suggestions.
I have a 2021, I pull it with my F150 or my 2011 Honda Accord V6 coupe. Car pulls if fine for on road trips, truck allows us to have additional gear, ATV and supplies. We set up a pop up tent for a changing room, storage and bathroom, similar porta potty as in this video. We hunt out of ours and are in the woods for at least a week at a time during season. We ran 4 sections of PVC conduit in the rack, front to back, for kayak cradles and we carry our Hobie kayaks in them for fishing trips. We run a 2K inverter generator to power everything, just don't run the AC and the microwave at the same time. Great review gents.
I've now watched about a hundred camper reviews and keep coming back to this model. A true off-road camper would be nice but the only option for under $20,000 seems to be an empty box on wheels with no amenities whatsoever. This seems to be the perfect budget friendly compromise.
So yes this is a good trailer but definitely not very off-road worthy outside minor stuff but another one to consider checking out is the Kong I plan to do a video of one when I have the chance. You can get a Kong for around 10,000 and comes with ac.
I kind of like the empty boxes, so I can put in what I want, with maximum cargo flexibility. But a lot of people like me already have good camping kit, and the trailer means more gear and instant bed. Those slide-out galleys and what-not are good for tailgating (quick meals on the road), but I've been tailgating off the back of my pickup since the 1980s, and have it down to a science. Also, I'm more of a primitive-area camper and less of a campground camper. I also enjoy the zen of setting up a good camp. People want conveniences, when for me, half the fun is the work of making a comfy, self-sufficient camp. Part of the fun of camp is there's always a way to be productive with your time. No t.v. No Internet. I also like things to be as open-ended as possible. A tiny, efficient wood stove is a feature I really like, but nobody will put one in. I think the only UL- and EPA-certified RV stove is the Kimberly, and its price tag is something like $4,000. But I wouldn't hesitate to buy a cheap offroad/rougher-road trailer and plonk a high-dollar wood stove in it. After years of outdoor adventures in all weathers, I think a tiny wood stove is an important back-up. And you can generate electricity off them, if necessary (See "TEG.").
One of the better RV videos on TH-cam today guys, perhaps you might consider selling them ? The salesman representing Sunray are nothing short of a joke.
Thanks so much for the review and the mods. I have been looking at the 100's of these types of campers and really like this one. I'll head to the dealer this week and check them out. Thanks again...
I love it. Great review. I’m thinking of pulling one of these with a Jeep Gladiator. I’ve been looking at these for a couple of years and watched the prices go up. The portable toilet is the biggest downside to these small trailers, but I think it will work.
Absolutely and the portable toilet isn’t as bad if you are staying in the same spot for a couple days but more of a pain if you have to set up and tear down every day.
Great review of the 109 Sunray. I was looking at these in 2019 but being in Canada it was hard to find one in my area, Alberta Canada. I did get a small comparable trailer, 2019 Geo Pro 12SRK which is the same lenght. It's very similar to yours. I'm just finishing up my 3rd camping season and I love these little RV trailers. I like to be more outside vs inside and it fits in my garage as well. I have had no issues to date. Enjoy your 109, it look great with the upgrade you did.
@@danw9790 Hey Dan. I bought mine in Calgary and I live in Grande Prairie. It was worth the drive to get it as there were only 4 of these that made it into Alberta. There is a dealer in Grande Prairie, Traveland RV, that now have the dealership for selling the Geo Pro so getting it services has been good. If you want to know anything about the 12SRK let me know. Take care.
Your Geo Pro is built 2x’s better with welding aluminum inside laminated walls and ceiling are Sunray’s are stick with stapled siding cheap cheap. You have the best In market my friend.
Im looking at the Geo SRK12 and think this Sunray is slightly better with the stargazer window and about 200-300 lighter. Geo sell more than the Sunray. They are all $14-16K now
I'm new to this camper, after looking at many in the past couple of years. You guys did a great to job in presenting this unit inside and out. Great job! Question: How would you rate the build quality? It's common knowledge that during Covid the quality has slipped a bit. What say you, about this company and this model in particular? Thanks so much.
My brother said as it is when you get it this trailer needs some things to make it stronger but they are small upgrades that most will do easily. The quality is not the same as the higher end options as it isn’t as rugged but for what most will use it for it is plenty especially considering before COVID you could buy one for 11k.
Wow, this is really nice. Small but you can stand🙌🏽🙌🏽 I have a small suv, Compass Trailhawk. I’m pretty confident it could pull this with no problem…..”I’m fully erect.”😅🤣🤣 couldn’t let that one go ignored
Buying a 2021 sunray sport 109 that has the black steel? Rims. I like the aluminum mags on yours better. Did your unit come that way or did u change them out ? They look awesome - any info on those would be appreciated - thanks 😊
Just curious, I would like to take this same set up and somehow drag it behind A class a motorcoach. Any thoughts on that? We’re trying to go full-time RV as a family, but we would also need a second vehicle and I could use this trailer as a mobile office. What are your thoughts?
This is a handmade custom welded rack. The bottom of the rack has a piece of angle on it that is bolted to the tubing frame from the back side. As it comes up the side I built a rectangular offset in which I welded the factory spare tire mounting bracket to and ran it up to the top rack.
For some but not for all. There is good value in many off-road trailers but you will always customize to make it your own and find areas that you believe may need improvement.
Unfortunately l was considering this trailer and read many unfavorable reviews about the quality and factory support (there isn’t any.) Great idea, poor execution
Yes it has some issues but for cost of entry and how easy it is to fix it was still a great little camper to own for a dyi’er but not for someone looking for a ready to go pick.
Those of us who are non-DIYers have harder decisions to make, when it comes to the quality of units like this. I usually average one extra hole in the wall for every 2 holes that get the job done. When I grab a power tool, my wife says, "Uh oh." 😮
@@GrayLineOverland must be my area is more affordable. I can go pick up a 2022 today for 10,500. Equipped like mine (awning and fantastic fan) probably 11k. It's uncanny how similar mine is to yours. Same colors and options except I did the ARB awning from the factory. After purchase I added the ARB side room, solar, and rotopax
He does own larger trucks that can tow anything but I think you miss the point of a small camper. This is to tow behind a Jeep not a truck so you can do off-roading because I’m going to tell you right now trucks can’t go the places jeeps can period. The point of this video is not to look at best camper all around but to look at small campers towed buy jeeps or SUV’s if it’s not for you that’s fine.
The absolute BEST review on this camper!!! Well narrated and detailed, do you know what the tounge height is when the trailer is level?? I will be using my 66 Impala to pull it with when I get one but I'm doing some preliminary homework first. Thanks guys!
P.S. why are you selling this one? Going bigger?
I will ask my brother about the weight but to answer the question of why selling, yes he has gotten a class A motor home and is towing the Jeep behind it now.
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@@GrayLineOverland I will and Tynan you again but please don't ask your brother the weight of the tongue in looking for the HEIGHT!!! When it's level. Thank you again and keep up the good work.
Ok so the tongue height is 20.5 inches to make it level but the jeep didn’t even tow at level and did fine. I will say this they make a classic instead of the sport that doesn’t sit as high and and has more retro styling you should look at for towing behind the impala.
@@GrayLineOverland thank you for that information I appreciate you taking the time to measure it for me and I have seen the classic version of the 109 but all I see are the off road version. I just checked the height of my hitch on my impala and it sits at 21 inches, fortunately I can adjust that with the airshocks that I installed. I kinda like the rims and tires on the sport version but I would love to know what the lug pattern is on the rims. I have 4.75in (gm small bolt pattern) on the Impala I think it would look cool to have the same rims on the Impala and the trailer. Thanks again for your time and suggestions.
I have a 2021, I pull it with my F150 or my 2011 Honda Accord V6 coupe. Car pulls if fine for on road trips, truck allows us to have additional gear, ATV and supplies. We set up a pop up tent for a changing room, storage and bathroom, similar porta potty as in this video. We hunt out of ours and are in the woods for at least a week at a time during season. We ran 4 sections of PVC conduit in the rack, front to back, for kayak cradles and we carry our Hobie kayaks in them for fishing trips. We run a 2K inverter generator to power everything, just don't run the AC and the microwave at the same time. Great review gents.
Sounds like an awesome set up and thanks for watching
How is it holding up so far? All alright?
Great video! I’m a 109 owner and loved seeing the upgrades. Great trailers, I recommend to anyone who is considering 👍. Thanks for the video.
Thank you bud yes great trailer
Hey guys. Thanks so much for replying to all our questions and comments. Much appreciated. 😊
No problem thanks for watching
I've now watched about a hundred camper reviews and keep coming back to this model. A true off-road camper would be nice but the only option for under $20,000 seems to be an empty box on wheels with no amenities whatsoever. This seems to be the perfect budget friendly compromise.
So yes this is a good trailer but definitely not very off-road worthy outside minor stuff but another one to consider checking out is the Kong I plan to do a video of one when I have the chance. You can get a Kong for around 10,000 and comes with ac.
I kind of like the empty boxes, so I can put in what I want, with maximum cargo flexibility. But a lot of people like me already have good camping kit, and the trailer means more gear and instant bed. Those slide-out galleys and what-not are good for tailgating (quick meals on the road), but I've been tailgating off the back of my pickup since the 1980s, and have it down to a science.
Also, I'm more of a primitive-area camper and less of a campground camper. I also enjoy the zen of setting up a good camp. People want conveniences, when for me, half the fun is the work of making a comfy, self-sufficient camp. Part of the fun of camp is there's always a way to be productive with your time. No t.v. No Internet.
I also like things to be as open-ended as possible. A tiny, efficient wood stove is a feature I really like, but nobody will put one in. I think the only UL- and EPA-certified RV stove is the Kimberly, and its price tag is something like $4,000. But I wouldn't hesitate to buy a cheap offroad/rougher-road trailer and plonk a high-dollar wood stove in it.
After years of outdoor adventures in all weathers, I think a tiny wood stove is an important back-up. And you can generate electricity off them, if necessary (See "TEG.").
I'm getting one based on this video. Thanks for the upload!
Awesome!!! thanks for watching
One of the better RV videos on TH-cam today guys, perhaps you might consider selling them ? The salesman representing Sunray are nothing short of a joke.
We appreciate it and we would love to sell them just not at this point maybe in the future
"Ya I'm just an old hillbilly" love it. That's a great looking small camper set up.
Lol thanks buddy
Thanks so much for the review and the mods. I have been looking at the 100's of these types of campers and really like this one. I'll head to the dealer this week and check them out. Thanks again...
Glad we could help and thanks for watching
I love it. Great review. I’m thinking of pulling one of these with a Jeep Gladiator. I’ve been looking at these for a couple of years and watched the prices go up. The portable toilet is the biggest downside to these small trailers, but I think it will work.
Absolutely and the portable toilet isn’t as bad if you are staying in the same spot for a couple days but more of a pain if you have to set up and tear down every day.
Good info! Thanks.
I am considering the 109e for more carrying space and take a few ebikes along and it solves the spare tire issue.
Nice good choice
Great review of the 109 Sunray. I was looking at these in 2019 but being in Canada it was hard to find one in my area, Alberta Canada. I did get a small comparable trailer, 2019 Geo Pro 12SRK which is the same lenght. It's very similar to yours. I'm just finishing up my 3rd camping season and I love these little RV trailers. I like to be more outside vs inside and it fits in my garage as well. I have had no issues to date. Enjoy your 109, it look great with the upgrade you did.
Thank you so much we appreciate it. I plan to do a review of the Geo Pro as well in the future.
Fellow Albertan here! Glad to here ya like the 12SRK. I’ve been oogling them for a while.
@@danw9790 Hey Dan. I bought mine in Calgary and I live in Grande Prairie. It was worth the drive to get it as there were only 4 of these that made it into Alberta. There is a dealer in Grande Prairie, Traveland RV, that now have the dealership for selling the Geo Pro so getting it services has been good. If you want to know anything about the 12SRK let me know. Take care.
I bought mine in Edmonton.
Your Geo Pro is built 2x’s better with welding aluminum inside laminated walls and ceiling are Sunray’s are stick with stapled siding cheap cheap. You have the best In market my friend.
One thing you did not mention, is your trailer skin, fiberglass or aluminum or something else. Plus insulation wise is it rated 3 or 4 season.
It’s aluminum and I believe 4 seasons it was definitely comfortable year round.
Great modifications! Thanks for the video! 💖
Thank you for watching
I like your set-up 😊
Thank you
We have a GeoPro and I like your step up into the camper. Ours is not easy to use. Great video!
I watched your video on the intro to your group pro good job
Im looking at the Geo SRK12 and think this Sunray is slightly better with the stargazer window and about 200-300 lighter. Geo sell more than the Sunray. They are all $14-16K now
Our 109 came with an Interstate dual purpose HD-24 battery. Approx 64 watt/hr. Kind of low, but adding a 100w solar setup.
Cool yeah I think they might be dealer installed and depends on dealer. Thanks for watching
Honda 2200i would be your best friend 😁
Yep
Nice review and alternative trailer !!
Thanks so much
Thank you for the great review.
Thank you very much.
That is a great setup, I’d use the heck out of that!
It sure was he sold it right after the video. He got a class a and flat tows the jeep behind
Very detailed review, thanks.
Thank you very much, and thanks for watching
Great review, guys.
Thank you and thanks for watching
Nice little trailer!
Yea it definitely is lots of people would do well with this one thanks for the feedback
Where do you keep your clothes? We’re looking into purchasing one of these.. but there isn’t much storage..
Yeah we keep them in vehicle and get what we need daily before bed
How cool is that! I want one!
Thanks it was mikes and they loved it
Dang good video! Detailed!
Thank you so much we really appreciate it
I'm new to this camper, after looking at many in the past couple of years. You guys did a great to job in presenting this unit inside and out. Great job! Question: How would you rate the build quality? It's common knowledge that during Covid the quality has slipped a bit. What say you, about this company and this model in particular? Thanks so much.
My brother said as it is when you get it this trailer needs some things to make it stronger but they are small upgrades that most will do easily. The quality is not the same as the higher end options as it isn’t as rugged but for what most will use it for it is plenty especially considering before COVID you could buy one for 11k.
Hi, do you have the model for the 270 awning, seems to be a few of them.
how much weight could those rack hold? can it hold a rooftop tent?
Yes it was reinforced to hold a water tank so def hold a tent
Wow, this is really nice. Small but you can stand🙌🏽🙌🏽 I have a small suv, Compass Trailhawk. I’m pretty confident it could pull this with no problem…..”I’m fully erect.”😅🤣🤣 couldn’t let that one go ignored
Lol yeah that’s a good one and your compass should be fine to tow it
@@GrayLineOverland Thank you!😊
Thank you for the awesome review. Did you have the roof rack added or was it on the camper when you bought it
It was my brothers but it came with cross bars and he made a rack system for it
Buying a 2021 sunray sport 109 that has the black steel? Rims. I like the aluminum mags on yours better. Did your unit come that way or did u change them out ? They look awesome - any info on those would be appreciated - thanks 😊
It came with them
I would sell my Runaway Camper and buy a Sunray in a heartbeat if I could afford the payments!
It’s a good option for many. Thanks for watching
I have a vw jetta. 2000 lb capacity. Can i pull with that ty!!
Yes if it doesn’t have the added weight ours did
I can't remember if you mentioned if there is a regular heater in there for cooler nights?
Yes it has a gas furnace
Helpful video. Can I mount a solar panel on top of the rack?
Yes but this a custom built rack. On factory rack you would need to modify it.
This company is sunray , and I see another company Sunlite and their trailers look the same. Is one better then the other?
From what I can tell they are very similar I wouldn’t be scared to go with it
Just curious, I would like to take this same set up and somehow drag it behind A class a motorcoach. Any thoughts on that? We’re trying to go full-time RV as a family, but we would also need a second vehicle and I could use this trailer as a mobile office. What are your thoughts?
So do you mean Jeep and trailer together or just the sun ray.
Cool
I have a 2012 Kia Sportage with a 4 cylinder and automatic. Will my vehicle pull this camper
Yes more than likely when it is new it only weights like 1000lbs dry so easy to tow
Would a 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i be able to tow this camper?
Absolutely
Do you have a link to that fan that he installed?
I do not but I can ask him
Hello. Does the camper have Timberline Independent Supension or is it a solid Axle?
All good you answered the question in the video 😂Tha ks
@@jasonjamesbisson no problem
How did you secure the tire to the camper? Thank you.
I will ask him to reply to this one
This is a handmade custom welded rack. The bottom of the rack has a piece of angle on it that is bolted to the tubing frame from the back side. As it comes up the side I built a rectangular offset in which I welded the factory spare tire mounting bracket to and ran it up to the top rack.
What's the price and where can we get it?
It sold pretty quick sorry
Then it’s better to build ur own then ?
For some but not for all. There is good value in many off-road trailers but you will always customize to make it your own and find areas that you believe may need improvement.
Do you still have this for sale for $14,000?
No it sold in a matter of days after this released
Nice! Still for sale? I'm interedted.
Sold today
Hey you still have it for sale ?
Sold shortly after video
How much do you want for it?
It sold a while back
@@GrayLineOverland I have a Nissan and am looking for something like that
Yeah it would be a good one my brother loved it
Unfortunately l was considering this trailer and read many unfavorable reviews about the quality and factory support (there isn’t any.)
Great idea, poor execution
Yes it has some issues but for cost of entry and how easy it is to fix it was still a great little camper to own for a dyi’er but not for someone looking for a ready to go pick.
Those of us who are non-DIYers have harder decisions to make, when it comes to the quality of units like this. I usually average one extra hole in the wall for every 2 holes that get the job done. When I grab a power tool, my wife says, "Uh oh." 😮
If it were tall enough to stand in it would be perfect.
Yeah I can at 6’2 “ but it’s close
Did you sell this yet? where are you located??
Yes it has been sold. We are in Gadsden Alabama
Wow, my 2021 was 9700 crazy times.
Good deal
@@GrayLineOverland must be my area is more affordable. I can go pick up a 2022 today for 10,500. Equipped like mine (awning and fantastic fan) probably 11k.
It's uncanny how similar mine is to yours. Same colors and options except I did the ARB awning from the factory. After purchase I added the ARB side room, solar, and rotopax
Nice good choice on awning can’t go wrong with arb. The annex is always nice and the camper sold fast it had some great upgrades to help it along.
How much was it new?
New it was 11000 but they have gone way up now
@@GrayLineOverland yeah they have. A rv place local has one for 16k, but I’ve seen them online for 13-15k
@@OscarGonzalez-fc6ru yeah that’s what happened when covid hit.
Are u still selling
It already sold
Can the racks be removed ?
Yea
16:14 🤣
Great real review; don't expect professional speaker but hard to listen to with your Um's
Working on that
Um you’re lame.
This is an overview, not a review.
Why not buy a real truck like a dodge, then you can safely tow anything?
He does own larger trucks that can tow anything but I think you miss the point of a small camper. This is to tow behind a Jeep not a truck so you can do off-roading because I’m going to tell you right now trucks can’t go the places jeeps can period. The point of this video is not to look at best camper all around but to look at small campers towed buy jeeps or SUV’s if it’s not for you that’s fine.
16k and can't stand up in it....the rv dealers near me have multiple stand up trailers for that much...not even worth 10k to me😢
Great video! I’m a 109 owner and loved seeing the upgrades. Great trailers, I recommend to anyone who is considering 👍. Thanks for the video.
Darcy Cudmore No regrets with your purchase?