Unless they have to pay their cameraman Alex extra to speak on video in addition to filming it, I don't understand why even a few seconds wasn't devoted to hearing of his experience in the roof top tent -- or even show it. They took three overnight accommodations with them but described only two.
Mid $30's sounds like a lot and obviously that's yet to be confirmed. That said when you consider the kitchen setup, lights, bed, storage, etc that saves you space in your rig and allows you to fit more people in the rig its more family/multiple people friendly. Also, the competitive options (patriot, turtle back, etc) are going to be in that ballpark also. I would more or less travel solo so that may not be needed for me but a family, couple, friend group might really appreciate the space. At the end of the day you get what your situation calls for. Glad to see a rugged tear drop setup.
You guys did a great job of showing three different camping options. But they all looked awful to me lol. If you want to camp in the boonies a good tent is still the way to go. You can have space and headroom. Modern tents have gotten very easy to set up. And if you are "outlanding" you might as well not have to climb ladders, crawl through portholes or across tailgates. Since you came all that way to enjoy the environment then pitch your tent out in it. Having a new home with a front door you can walk through will leave you more connected than crawling ladders to a tiny refuge.
A few months ago I saw a nice tiny camper, MeerKat Trailer, being pulled behind a Jeep GC and I googled the company to see what they cost for a little weekend rig... and it was like $25k for the base model. Patriot campers are all like $33k+.. Since overlanding is popular these days, companies are charging “overlanding tax” on these type of items.
@@ShredGarage that’s insane! People sure do spend a ton of money on this stuff. All I’ve ever done is tent camping and I’ve done a lot of it. Mostly off a motorcycle, some from my Cherokee TH. So I guess I just don’t know what I’m missing but I’m perfectly happy with a tent.
@@JonBecker81 I’ve always ground camped in a tent as well. There’s perks to not ground camp, but for the cost I’m sticking with my $100 Costco special Coleman tent. Haha. Not to sound like the old guy, cause I’m not, but I remember when having like a Coleman little stove top was “glamping” and looked down on for not enjoying nature. Now days it seems like a lot of people want to bring every last piece of gear with them to make it not seem like nature, weird to me. Especially most of the people using these things are only going for 1-3 days and not like they’re needing to live off the grid for 1-2+ weeks. Power stations, blenders, freezers for ice cream, running water.. like I get it makes it “easier” but to me seems like it takes away the goal of being outdoors.
I know some of these trailers are "rugged" but, even so, I think I'd just tow one as far as a "base camp" and then unhitch it and leave it before I did any serious off-roading. Main benefit of a trailer (IMO), and it's a big one, is that you can unhitch it and leave all your stuff behind rather than having to pack it all up and carry it with you... as long as you end up back at a "base camp", of course.
I want to spend the evening and sleep at the best spots I find along the way. If I have to leave my trailer behind while seeking those places, then having to return to camp, that's defeating the benefit the comfort it offers.
@@DDMSteveB in Zion now with ours and it’s amazing! We ordered in early November. I am pjrlandron on Instagram if you wanna see photos of pick up to current date. We just picked it up Monday from San Diego.
I hauled an off road trailer with my Rubicon. It has a lot of convenience and comfort. The down side is that when you are spending a lot of time off road it significantly slow you down. We sold our trailer and bought a Gazelle tent to make our off road exploration more enjoyable.
We rented a Tab teardrop trailer to tow behind our pickup in the woods for a scouting trip. Overall nice setup, except it is still a trailer so you really gotta account for it back there. Then there is the problem of getting yourself in a bind when the Jeep road dead-ends, or you decide you just want to turn around. Sometimes even the most experienced driver cannot overcome the laws of physics & geometry.
I think the FJ should have towed the trailer. Since the Gladiator had the roof top tent. And I think each persons accommodation with their ride should have been discussed. And it is strange to see the Gladiator in a video 2 weeks after it has been sold. lol.
I'd like to see you guys post a review of one of the lightweight truck campers available for the Jeep Gladiator. GoFast, Alucab, AT Overland, Snap Treehouse, Vagabond Drifter, Four Wheel Campers Project M are all available to Jeep Gladiator owners.
Personally if I was gonna spend in the 30k's for an off road camper I'd rather get a four wheel pop up camper which I'm sure they'll have one that fits the Jeep truck because then you actually get a heater and probably some more storage and can stand up inside of it plus you're not hauling around a trailer, it also doesn't require tires and you don't have to license it or pay for plates and registration like a trailer Just seems a lot better to me. If you're gonna get a trailer it should come with something that's more useful.
Love my popup. Has ac, heat, kitchen, beds for 6, etc. And I could tow it where they were easy. Over landing is not rock crawling. No need to rock crawl a popup or a specialized $35k camper. It just doesnt happen often enough.
I agree with Case in that if it's a quick over nighter then a small canopy or roof top, but for longer trips or a base camp type outing then the trailer is the way to go. But then if you're running a wrangler JK where flopping out in the back isn't an option then you're back to some form of trailering you camp. Watching for more of your vids guys keep them coming.
Same here. I bought a 8x10 cargo conversion about a year ago. 4k and it was already built Am glad I pulled the trigger and got it. No tent setup or flimsy air mattress. The guy I bought it from, actually took it on Engineers Pass. Held up well
You can get a heater. This one had an on demand hot water unit which I would swap out for the heater 100 times out of 100. You can also retrofit the heater system after if you decide you need it.
My first impression of that trailer is that the axle attachment points look to be very vulnerable to being snagged/damaged when offroading. At very least there would needs to be something welded to the frame ahead of that low hanging attachment point to provide a smooth transition for dragging it over obstacles.
This trailer is outfitted with the Timbren suspension. Same used in many of the metal framed overland style trailers. Extremely rugged and durable, and independently sprung for more clearance in the middle.
Nice video; the Bean is extremely cool. I have a Mean Bean on order that will be ready later this year. Being local I was able to see the whole manufacturing facility front to back and look at the trailers and options available. The sales staff (Richard) was so personable and easy to talk to. For us the Bean made perfect sense. It’s small enough and off road enough I can get anywhere I want to in Utah. It’s minimalist and low maintenance compared to a big RV. I can park it in my garage. I can have it loaded ready for a weekend adventure with ease. The build quality is unmatched. All spec’d out ours will be about $29k. You can go completely bonkers with the options and get deep into the 30’s but most people will realize at around 30k you’ll have pretty much everything you want. It seems expensive but the value is there when you realize you are buying something that can literally last a lifetime. Try and find a used one for sale - there aren’t any and if you can find one it’s selling at near retail prices. I can’t wait to make a ton of content with mine once I get it.
Dude awesome video, could be a new short series for you guys test off road travel trailers. Got a couple of suggestions, Patriot Campers from Australia and Black Series travel trailers like the HQ12
what makes you an expert on what it cost to construct our trailer? What does it cost for a molded one piece fiberglass shell, a Timbren suspension, a custom front box, full composite walls, custom aluminum fenders that you can stand on, etc? What do you think it cost for that front window? if you think you can make that trailer for $15k you should do it. $15k wont even cover the materials or component costs. News Flash: Its 2021. Gas is over a dollar a gallon and everything is more expensive. Look around at the cost of serious off road trailer and it will give you a frame of reference and hopefully, some grounding in reality. Cant wait to see your $15k trailer built like Bean and with the same features.
@@mark-di5pf I love the Bean trailers. I agree that very few could build this trailer of the same quality and features. I wish I had the $ to purchase one but, I’m stuck with my pop up camper (low quality Flagstaff) for now. 😂
@@SaltyDog69 what matters most is the experience of getting out there regardless of the platform. The view, the campfire, the chat....leverage that flagstaff to the hilt!
@@anthonyc1883 Try TFLBike. ;) Tommy is the Classics channel guy. Nathan does the 1st look at commuter vehicles. Andre does the 1st look at trucks. Alex spends most of his time behind the camera and on TFLBike also. Roman goes where ever he wants. But mostly on the TFLNow updates.
Agree 100% It would be a really smart move for TFL , to start putting Kase on camera a lot more often then they have been. He is really a very well spoken sharp journalist , just a great on cam personality. He is far and away more mechanically inclined and knowledgeable then the majority of the guys that have their own auto review channels.
Great video! You guys should check out hiker trailers. Their based outside Denver, and offer everything from budget friendly $3k teardrops to ones built even wilder than the bean for mid $20.
You gotta get a patriot off-road camper trailer they’re specifically made for off-road and they’re bad ass they’ve tested them in Moab on the rubicon trail they’re legit
I just priced out the 2021 Gladiator Rubicon with all the upgrades - 55k, toss in the mopar accessories on this rig (Lift, Decked, Snorkel....) you're under 65k. I would have to go with the Willy's Sport with Turbo Diesel for 45k, then add a Icon Stage 5 or AEV dual sport suspension. AEV, LoD, or Expedition One build out and I would be at 65 when all said and done. This Jeep (Mopar) build is far less than 100k, then again you never know these days with Dealers and their insane markups. If I had to do it all over - give me Baby Yoda and toss in the Cummins R2.8 crate
I love the scenery and camaraderie in your video. I would have liked a quick shot of the roof tent interior...or maybe you did and I missed it. Thanks for the great content.
I think if your planning on off road camping something mounted on your vehicle is the way to go. And a trailer is probably a better plan if you're site camping and staying in one place for an extended time.
Awesome, I really like these video like a little kid!! I bought a pair of 3500 Axle-Less here in Canada and an one Ark articulated (3-axis) coupler for my own design 6x10x6 feet high off-road camper based on Chris Schapdick Forevergreen tiny house design !
What was the Discada setup? It looked like the burner was attached to something? The bean maybe? I’d like to know more about that. 35k is a lot but I bet the boutique quality is reflected in that. Mass made rvs are a smidge better than Chinese crap. That kitchen also seemed like a no muss no fuss setup
Where are you all? That looks like something out of the Hills Have Eyes movie lol. That little camper trailer is awesome. Wonder if they have them here in Australia?
Explain rooftop tents to me. It uses up your whole roof, you have to climb up into it, it's up in the wind, you can't use it away from your vehicle. Why do that instead of a normal tent?
You gotta do motor dogs when you’re wheeling! Cheddar jalapeño brats in hotdog bun with cheddar cheese on top wrap in tin foil stick it somewhere in the engine bay by the time you’re done wheeling it’ll be cooked and ready to eat lol
Someone has been watching Trailrecon. My last trip on the Nor Cal coast I rented a Nucamp Boondock teardrop that had an inside kitchen plus bathroom for a lower price that what this is. Kids slept in the back of the Jeep. Wife and I in the slept in the trailer. These style trailers for what you get is overpriced a long ways. That Boondock runs around 20k and will do 90% of what the 40k trailers does with a wet bath, AC, Heater, and indoor kitchen.
Checkout offroad 24 7 and some of their off roading videos. Where they take off road campers is insane compared to that little light weight bean trailor.
Just got back from the store? 10 minute video and we are expected to go out and buy a Bean? lol these shows or the tremendous sponsorship is really going to your head Tommy.
I'm jealous of you guys. You have the best jobs. I would pay money to join y'all as I would have no idea where to go or where I should go as an east coast flat earther.
For that price you could just buy a Tundra with 4wd, or if you don't care about a powerful engine you can get a different fullsize for around that price. It's 5.5' wide on the rear seat, so you can just fold up the rear seat and sleep on there. Or if the 4.5' of seat width in the gladiator is fine sleep there curled up in a ball.
@@NWI_Steel I’m 6’2” and my wife and myself have slept in the back of her cx5 with our terrier beagle mix dog on a road trip through Arizona. The back of a crewman is wide and long enough for two easily. . If not, I would seriously consider a gym membership or marriage counseling.
I have no issues pooping in mother nature but for 35k I am NOT pooping in mother nature. Give me a bathroom and some AC and lower the Bean price by 20k and I would consider it.
At the price of the Gladiator and trailer rather have a Ford Quigley Van at say 25-50k with sleeping arrangements inside towing an 8k baby yota for the tougher trailers, or a 2 door rubicon. Reward/use of the trailer isn't worth the cost. The new mercedes 4x4 sprinters might cost less even with a trailer and sXs attached.
A trailer is all well and good until you are on that narrow trail and have to back up for about 1/4-1/2 mile and pull into that spot which is only big enough for the truck. The scenery was awesome!
Yup! Been there. Done that. Not fun. Can be a source of hard feelings between driver & co-driver, bent parts, flat tires, scraped fenders, etc. not to mention neck cramps from constant head-swiveling to look back.
@@davidheckart639 It is why I am getting a roof top tent even though we have a small teardrop like camper. If you want to do some back country type camping in Virginia, the trails are usually pretty narrow without many places to pull off. My Colorado has some pin striping to show for it.
@@garretlewis4103 My hunting buddies: yeah sure you can make it up that trail with your trailer. Me: you’ve never dragged a trailer anywhere besides the interstate, have you?
@@garretlewis4103 I go back & forth for my next backcountry camper: rooftop tent (good idea), or pop-up slide-in pickup camper(also good idea). Wife would appreciate facilities of the slide-in camper. Rooftop tent wouldn’t be as heavy or costly.
Really? Bean is pretty incredible off road. th-cam.com/video/nMQC-DojXCo/w-d-xo.html How is it better off road when the geometry is similar and the same axle? Is it because it has 20" of ground clearance? MeanerBean has 17" of ground clearance and that lifted Rubicon has less than that that. Does a trailer need more ground clearance than the vehicle to make it better off road?
Great video guys. What scenery! A lot goes into making a video like that. Thanks for sharing!
Unless they have to pay their cameraman Alex extra to speak on video in addition to filming it, I don't understand why even a few seconds wasn't devoted to hearing of his experience in the roof top tent -- or even show it. They took three overnight accommodations with them but described only two.
Mid $30's sounds like a lot and obviously that's yet to be confirmed. That said when you consider the kitchen setup, lights, bed, storage, etc that saves you space in your rig and allows you to fit more people in the rig its more family/multiple people friendly. Also, the competitive options (patriot, turtle back, etc) are going to be in that ballpark also. I would more or less travel solo so that may not be needed for me but a family, couple, friend group might really appreciate the space. At the end of the day you get what your situation calls for. Glad to see a rugged tear drop setup.
You guys did a great job of showing three different camping options. But they all looked awful to me lol. If you want to camp in the boonies a good tent is still the way to go. You can have space and headroom. Modern tents have gotten very easy to set up. And if you are "outlanding" you might as well not have to climb ladders, crawl through portholes or across tailgates. Since you came all that way to enjoy the environment then pitch your tent out in it. Having a new home with a front door you can walk through will leave you more connected than crawling ladders to a tiny refuge.
$35k for that little camper trailer is CAAAARAAAZZZY!
A few months ago I saw a nice tiny camper, MeerKat Trailer, being pulled behind a Jeep GC and I googled the company to see what they cost for a little weekend rig... and it was like $25k for the base model.
Patriot campers are all like $33k+..
Since overlanding is popular these days, companies are charging “overlanding tax” on these type of items.
@@ShredGarage that’s insane! People sure do spend a ton of money on this stuff. All I’ve ever done is tent camping and I’ve done a lot of it. Mostly off a motorcycle, some from my Cherokee TH. So I guess I just don’t know what I’m missing but I’m perfectly happy with a tent.
@@JonBecker81 I’ve always ground camped in a tent as well. There’s perks to not ground camp, but for the cost I’m sticking with my $100 Costco special Coleman tent. Haha.
Not to sound like the old guy, cause I’m not, but I remember when having like a Coleman little stove top was “glamping” and looked down on for not enjoying nature. Now days it seems like a lot of people want to bring every last piece of gear with them to make it not seem like nature, weird to me. Especially most of the people using these things are only going for 1-3 days and not like they’re needing to live off the grid for 1-2+ weeks. Power stations, blenders, freezers for ice cream, running water.. like I get it makes it “easier” but to me seems like it takes away the goal of being outdoors.
And no heater
I could buy 2 decent 4x4s for that price lol
You guys should do ZR2 bison diesel long term test.
I know some of these trailers are "rugged" but, even so, I think I'd just tow one as far as a "base camp" and then unhitch it and leave it before I did any serious off-roading.
Main benefit of a trailer (IMO), and it's a big one, is that you can unhitch it and leave all your stuff behind rather than having to pack it all up and carry it with you... as long as you end up back at a "base camp", of course.
And if no one stole your trailer and all your stuff is always a plus too
Until it gets stolen since you left it at "base camp".
I want to spend the evening and sleep at the best spots I find along the way. If I have to leave my trailer behind while seeking those places, then having to return to camp, that's defeating the benefit the comfort it offers.
@@thetankslapper But if you want to do a lot of offroading then a normal tent or a rooftop tent won't hobble you like a trailer (even a small one).
@@youtubeaccount9058 That's what I suggesting.
Nice video. We pick up our mean bean in 2 weeks. Can’t wait.
Jealous! I’m number 270 on my Mean Bean...waiting is the hardest part. When did you put in your order?
@@DDMSteveB in Zion now with ours and it’s amazing! We ordered in early November. I am pjrlandron on Instagram if you wanna see photos of pick up to current date. We just picked it up Monday from San Diego.
I paid under $30k for my 36ft camper that slept 10. No thank you bean.
Why would you want 10 people in your camper? 🤢🤮
@@atowns3364 some people have friends you should try it
@@introversion993 yeah my friends have their own stuff. Don't hang out with a bunch of bums. You do you though.
@Shifty McGee462 It’s derived from a song title thanks your lack of point
And how well would it do on this rough terrain?FYI, the mean bean can be had for around 20k
I hauled an off road trailer with my Rubicon. It has a lot of convenience and comfort. The down side is that when you are spending a lot of time off road it significantly slow you down. We sold our trailer and bought a Gazelle tent to make our off road exploration more enjoyable.
We rented a Tab teardrop trailer to tow behind our pickup in the woods for a scouting trip. Overall nice setup, except it is still a trailer so you really gotta account for it back there.
Then there is the problem of getting yourself in a bind when the Jeep road dead-ends, or you decide you just want to turn around. Sometimes even the most experienced driver cannot overcome the laws of physics & geometry.
I think the FJ should have towed the trailer. Since the Gladiator had the roof top tent. And I think each persons accommodation with their ride should have been discussed. And it is strange to see the Gladiator in a video 2 weeks after it has been sold. lol.
I wanna know more about how you have that Discada hooked up and where you got the attachment for it.
Mid 30k can go a long way in building a comfortable overland truck. Or buying a large trailer. Either way is better then a mini trailer.
That Toyota is so cool and retro. And the paint job really makes it stand out.
Unfortunately it is a wrap though, so much shorter life.
I prefer the silver paint.
Paying $35K for small trailer seems insane to me. I'd rather save that money and buy a regular tent or rooftop tent.
And not have extra flats, be restricted where u can go, plus even worse fuel economy.
To each his own, obviously there’s a market.
I'd like to see you guys post a review of one of the lightweight truck campers available for the Jeep Gladiator. GoFast, Alucab, AT Overland, Snap Treehouse, Vagabond Drifter, Four Wheel Campers Project M are all available to Jeep Gladiator owners.
Thanks! I would have never guessed that it was a review.
Gladiator has no payload for a camper. Has engine that can barely move it and frame made out of overcooked noodles.
@@zelenizub2036 I see you're an internet expert on Jeep Gladiators. 🤣
I really wanted this video to be like at least 20 minutes long :(
Nice work as always guys!
$30,000 for the bean tear drop camper!?!? I almost spit my coffee out because I was so surprised.
Currently in a 19' JLUR and love it, tent camping for us. However the Gladiator with a RTT is tempting.
I’m a big fan of the offroad content and challenges
Personally if I was gonna spend in the 30k's for an off road camper I'd rather get a four wheel pop up camper which I'm sure they'll have one that fits the Jeep truck because then you actually get a heater and probably some more storage and can stand up inside of it plus you're not hauling around a trailer, it also doesn't require tires and you don't have to license it or pay for plates and registration like a trailer Just seems a lot better to me. If you're gonna get a trailer it should come with something that's more useful.
Love my popup. Has ac, heat, kitchen, beds for 6, etc. And I could tow it where they were easy. Over landing is not rock crawling. No need to rock crawl a popup or a specialized $35k camper. It just doesnt happen often enough.
I agree with Case in that if it's a quick over nighter then a small canopy or roof top, but for longer trips or a base camp type outing then the trailer is the way to go. But then if you're running a wrangler JK where flopping out in the back isn't an option then you're back to some form of trailering you camp. Watching for more of your vids guys keep them coming.
In my youth I'd be in either the RTTor the back of baby yoda. Now that I've got some mileage on my body, that trailer would be perfect for me.
Same here. I bought a 8x10 cargo conversion about a year ago. 4k and it was already built Am glad I pulled the trigger and got it. No tent setup or flimsy air mattress. The guy I bought it from, actually took it on Engineers Pass. Held up well
$30,000 US and no heater? I must be getting old.
Tommy lights his bubble gum cigars with 50 dollar bills.
if you're going to spend 30k - I would have gone with the Opus 4, or save 5 to 7k and you can pick up a HQ Blackseries Classic Double for 23k.
You can get a heater. This one had an on demand hot water unit which I would swap out for the heater 100 times out of 100. You can also retrofit the heater system after if you decide you need it.
My first impression of that trailer is that the axle attachment points look to be very vulnerable to being snagged/damaged when offroading. At very least there would needs to be something welded to the frame ahead of that low hanging attachment point to provide a smooth transition for dragging it over obstacles.
This trailer is outfitted with the Timbren suspension. Same used in many of the metal framed overland style trailers. Extremely rugged and durable, and independently sprung for more clearance in the middle.
Nice video; the Bean is extremely cool. I have a Mean Bean on order that will be ready later this year. Being local I was able to see the whole manufacturing facility front to back and look at the trailers and options available. The sales staff (Richard) was so personable and easy to talk to. For us the Bean made perfect sense. It’s small enough and off road enough I can get anywhere I want to in Utah. It’s minimalist and low maintenance compared to a big RV. I can park it in my garage. I can have it loaded ready for a weekend adventure with ease. The build quality is unmatched. All spec’d out ours will be about $29k. You can go completely bonkers with the options and get deep into the 30’s but most people will realize at around 30k you’ll have pretty much everything you want. It seems expensive but the value is there when you realize you are buying something that can literally last a lifetime. Try and find a used one for sale - there aren’t any and if you can find one it’s selling at near retail prices. I can’t wait to make a ton of content with mine once I get it.
Dude awesome video, could be a new short series for you guys test off road travel trailers. Got a couple of suggestions, Patriot Campers from Australia and Black Series travel trailers like the HQ12
That trailer should not be penny over $15k.
The Lion batteries, inverter and fridge is about $5000 right there. It looks like a $15k camper with $10k of amenities.
@@rcud1 except a heater.
what makes you an expert on what it cost to construct our trailer? What does it cost for a molded one piece fiberglass shell, a Timbren suspension, a custom front box, full composite walls, custom aluminum fenders that you can stand on, etc? What do you think it cost for that front window? if you think you can make that trailer for $15k you should do it. $15k wont even cover the materials or component costs. News Flash: Its 2021. Gas is over a dollar a gallon and everything is more expensive. Look around at the cost of serious off road trailer and it will give you a frame of reference and hopefully, some grounding in reality. Cant wait to see your $15k trailer built like Bean and with the same features.
@@mark-di5pf I love the Bean trailers. I agree that very few could build this trailer of the same quality and features. I wish I had the $ to purchase one but, I’m stuck with my pop up camper (low quality Flagstaff) for now. 😂
@@SaltyDog69 what matters most is the experience of getting out there regardless of the platform. The view, the campfire, the chat....leverage that flagstaff to the hilt!
A. More camera time for Kase, please! B. TFL should try building an offroad camper. Be a fun series.
Agreed on both points. As for Kase, He's been picking up in appearances in general but he's seen most prominently on the TFL Classics channel.
@@anthonyc1883 Try TFLBike. ;) Tommy is the Classics channel guy. Nathan does the 1st look at commuter vehicles. Andre does the 1st look at trucks. Alex spends most of his time behind the camera and on TFLBike also. Roman goes where ever he wants. But mostly on the TFLNow updates.
Agree 100%
It would be a really smart move for TFL , to start putting Kase on camera a lot more often then they have been.
He is really a very well spoken sharp journalist , just a great on cam personality.
He is far and away more mechanically inclined and knowledgeable then the majority of the guys that have their own auto review channels.
Kase is awesome. Hopefully they don't lose him like they did Stephen Elmer
Great video! You guys should check out hiker trailers. Their based outside Denver, and offer everything from budget friendly $3k teardrops to ones built even wilder than the bean for mid $20.
They did do a video on them 9 months ago and now the base 5x8 is $5600.
You should have named that Yoda shrimp taco
1:40 Did somebody have an accident while they were sleeping?
That Bean is awesome!
You didn’t show the use of the front box on the trailer
Awesome video guys. That looked like a great time.
As an overlander I LOVED this video, Tommy!... Do more please!!
What did you air down to
Love the Toyota
But how much dust gets in your bedroom?😂
Not $30,000 worth I'd bet
You gotta get a patriot off-road camper trailer they’re specifically made for off-road and they’re bad ass they’ve tested them in Moab on the rubicon trail they’re legit
Beam Trailers are located in Salt Lake City, just a few hours away from Moab. They have been tested all over here.
I just priced out the 2021 Gladiator Rubicon with all the upgrades - 55k, toss in the mopar accessories on this rig (Lift, Decked, Snorkel....) you're under 65k.
I would have to go with the Willy's Sport with Turbo Diesel for 45k, then add a Icon Stage 5 or AEV dual sport suspension. AEV, LoD, or Expedition One build out and I would be at 65 when all said and done.
This Jeep (Mopar) build is far less than 100k, then again you never know these days with Dealers and their insane markups.
If I had to do it all over - give me Baby Yoda and toss in the Cummins R2.8 crate
That bean is awesome. I'd like one of their to go weekend fishing.
It does look nice but around 35k? That seems excessive.
$35,000 and no heater!
I love the scenery and camaraderie in your video. I would have liked a quick shot of the roof tent interior...or maybe you did and I missed it. Thanks for the great content.
I enjoyed this one Tommy - make more like this one! Even better, can you take out all the offroad teardrops and rate them please?
I think if your planning on off road camping something mounted on your vehicle is the way to go. And a trailer is probably a better plan if you're site camping and staying in one place for an extended time.
A tent in the back of the Jeep or Toyoda would work pretty good too
Another awesome Video. Just another great job guys!
Love this style of video. Really have enjoyed watching these guys adventures.
So glad you guys still have some gladiator vids up your sleeves after selling it. Please buy another wrangler or gladiator for your vids!!!
Awesome, I really like these video like a little kid!!
I bought a pair of 3500 Axle-Less here in Canada and an one Ark articulated (3-axis) coupler for my own design 6x10x6 feet high off-road camper based on Chris Schapdick Forevergreen tiny house design !
What was the Discada setup? It looked like the burner was attached to something? The bean maybe? I’d like to know more about that.
35k is a lot but I bet the boutique quality is reflected in that. Mass made rvs are a smidge better than Chinese crap. That kitchen also seemed like a no muss no fuss setup
Where are you all? That looks like something out of the Hills Have Eyes movie lol.
That little camper trailer is awesome. Wonder if they have them here in Australia?
Need more camping content.
A topper ez lift for a truck bed is also an option
Great Vid, very cool trailer but 30+k really? way way too much.
That was awesome I've slept in the back of my trucks and was great
TFL. Fairly cool band camping dudes ! 'Camprite' supply all the remote outback hire camper trailers in the Kimberley ? V.
I like the soft topper and the roof tent the best.
Explain rooftop tents to me. It uses up your whole roof, you have to climb up into it, it's up in the wind, you can't use it away from your vehicle. Why do that instead of a normal tent?
Good team work
If you are bringing your wife, dogs, kids, and cameras, it’s definitely more complicated than baby yota😂
You gotta do motor dogs when you’re wheeling! Cheddar jalapeño brats in hotdog bun with cheddar cheese on top wrap in tin foil stick it somewhere in the engine bay by the time you’re done wheeling it’ll be cooked and ready to eat lol
Whats the name of trail ? Utah ??please 👏 I want to go my fj.
Great vid - I'm going to miss seeing your Gladiator though
Joe Rogan literally shouted you guys out during his Mike Baker podcast lol they talked about the Defender!!
You know around what time that was?
Fun fact:TFL is the best
didn't you sell the Gladiator like 2, 3 weeks ago?
Yes, this was filmed before we sold it.
Someone has been watching Trailrecon.
My last trip on the Nor Cal coast I rented a Nucamp Boondock teardrop that had an inside kitchen plus bathroom for a lower price that what this is. Kids slept in the back of the Jeep. Wife and I in the slept in the trailer. These style trailers for what you get is overpriced a long ways. That Boondock runs around 20k and will do 90% of what the 40k trailers does with a wet bath, AC, Heater, and indoor kitchen.
good to see the gladiator on one last trip
Great video! Glad to see trailers! Funny that the bosses son gets the best, 😃😃 what about Case and Alex? 😃😃😃
That Tacoma is badass.
That river crossing dissolve brought me back to my community access tv days.
Checkout offroad 24 7 and some of their off roading videos. Where they take off road campers is insane compared to that little light weight bean trailor.
Just got back from the store? 10 minute video and we are expected to go out and buy a Bean? lol these shows or the tremendous sponsorship is really going to your head Tommy.
I'm jealous of you guys. You have the best jobs. I would pay money to join y'all as I would have no idea where to go or where I should go as an east coast flat earther.
If y'all want to see real wheeling in a built Gladiator checkout The Story Til Now channel...that guy does it right.
Would love to own that Toyota. Very nice.
They are planning to auction it off for charity eventually.
For a gladiator put its bed to use, if you have a wrangler the trailer makes more sense
Great off-roading
Great video
Where’s the video on the “baby yota”??
For that price you could just buy a Tundra with 4wd, or if you don't care about a powerful engine you can get a different fullsize for around that price. It's 5.5' wide on the rear seat, so you can just fold up the rear seat and sleep on there. Or if the 4.5' of seat width in the gladiator is fine sleep there curled up in a ball.
5'5"? Where is your husband going to sleep?
@@NWI_Steel I’m 6’2” and my wife and myself have slept in the back of her cx5 with our terrier beagle mix dog on a road trip through Arizona. The back of a crewman is wide and long enough for two easily.
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If not, I would seriously consider a gym membership or marriage counseling.
I have no issues pooping in mother nature but for 35k I am NOT pooping in mother nature. Give me a bathroom and some AC and lower the Bean price by 20k and I would consider it.
Then they need a Chilli Beans and a Pork and Beans, Pinto Beans, Refried Beans🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
love it!
The van is the best choice.
Van cant go to the same places.
You should take a few cooking tips from the lads on 4wd 24/7 😉, 🍻
Nice comparison, both trucks would look cooler with rims painted in body colour.
At the price of the Gladiator and trailer rather have a Ford Quigley Van at say 25-50k with sleeping arrangements inside towing an 8k baby yota for the tougher trailers, or a 2 door rubicon. Reward/use of the trailer isn't worth the cost. The new mercedes 4x4 sprinters might cost less even with a trailer and sXs attached.
Bean sounds like the name for a cat
sweet video
i don't know how i feel about that BEAN on the rear of the trailer. $35k for BEAN
Great vid guys!!! The bean is cool, but man it has a long tongue on it. Makes it so long.
I like it. Nice spec
A trailer is all well and good until you are on that narrow trail and have to back up for about 1/4-1/2 mile and pull into that spot which is only big enough for the truck. The scenery was awesome!
Yup! Been there. Done that. Not fun. Can be a source of hard feelings between driver & co-driver, bent parts, flat tires, scraped fenders, etc. not to mention neck cramps from constant head-swiveling to look back.
@@davidheckart639 It is why I am getting a roof top tent even though we have a small teardrop like camper. If you want to do some back country type camping in Virginia, the trails are usually pretty narrow without many places to pull off. My Colorado has some pin striping to show for it.
@@garretlewis4103 My hunting buddies: yeah sure you can make it up that trail with your trailer. Me: you’ve never dragged a trailer anywhere besides the interstate, have you?
@@garretlewis4103 I go back & forth for my next backcountry camper: rooftop tent (good idea), or pop-up slide-in pickup camper(also good idea). Wife would appreciate facilities of the slide-in camper. Rooftop tent wouldn’t be as heavy or costly.
@@davidheckart639 That is true. Different when you are the one pulling a trailer.
Like it 💯✅
You should check out Escapod trailers. Way better off-road trailer for your money.
Really? Bean is pretty incredible off road. th-cam.com/video/nMQC-DojXCo/w-d-xo.html How is it better off road when the geometry is similar and the same axle? Is it because it has 20" of ground clearance? MeanerBean has 17" of ground clearance and that lifted Rubicon has less than that that. Does a trailer need more ground clearance than the vehicle to make it better off road?
Personally, I’d cuddle up with Case in the back of the baby yota and keep each other warm. Possibly a future video ideal.
I wanted to watch this video but music over the dialogue drives me nuts!!
Tommy knows his stuff but his personality is more suited for reviewing repair manuals or something of that nature..
hi there, how can I contact you >??can I have your INS??
For 30k it makes it unreasonable... get a roof tent portable grill and a small generator to run the space heater
Get the old burro and bump it up, Eck usmc
I want that Yota....that's what I think!!!!!!
My definition of built out is very different then theirs