Amazing Hiker Trailer Mid Range

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ความคิดเห็น • 101

  • @MsAdriano7777
    @MsAdriano7777 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am so interested in ovelanding now and want one of these. Need to start saving. Bc it price is so appealing. I am a canvas tent camper now with wood stove. So I mean we are set but we never go overlanding we always go to same spot and this would allow for more exploration and travel. Which is what I want.

  • @martymerkler5472
    @martymerkler5472 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am a backpacker wanting one of these as a perfect base camp. Learning a lot with each video.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for tuning in, they are pretty awesome!

    • @OverlandOrange
      @OverlandOrange 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should see the 5x8. 880lbs, anything pulls it.

  • @Dante07cid
    @Dante07cid ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Took a factory tour two weeks ago. Great place. Good people. Very accommodating and helpful. I really want one of these.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! I think they’re really doing it right.

  • @plantingseedsproductions4195
    @plantingseedsproductions4195 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hiker is on my radar. Reasonably priced and good quality.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. I think if I knew then what I know now, I would have gone this direction.

  • @sonsoflibertyoverland
    @sonsoflibertyoverland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always thought they were cool. When I first started looking at trailers years and years ago these guys were the first and always kept up with them.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Solid, simple, practical… definitely fits my camping needs

  • @rogerrobison3515
    @rogerrobison3515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brian,
    Thanks for leading me to Hiker! I just ordered my Mid Range this last weekend. Used you promo code for the $150 off!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome, I have to say, I’m pretty jealous. Please keep us in the loop with how your process goes.

  • @arunakalu
    @arunakalu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New season, looking forward to your adventures and also ours!!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wishing you a safe and adventurous season!!!

  • @josephshoars4355
    @josephshoars4355 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Wish I watched this one first. Many questions answered here.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad you found the channel, thanks for watching!

  • @stevepark8428
    @stevepark8428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your detailed walkthrough on this trailer. I really like this buiild and it makes a lot of sense to have a base unit with option to customize the trailer based on one's need/want.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn’t realize, until I saw it in person, how high-quality & practical the set up is… very attractive option for anyone who wants a tiny camper.

  • @bryanbryanmccoy7094
    @bryanbryanmccoy7094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Camper and video. I can't wait to see the big fancy camper. I just noticed Hiker will be at the Southeast overland fest this weekend. I am going to go look and see what they got!!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! Let me know what you think, my head is still swirling with the mod ideas!

  • @Reaperoverland
    @Reaperoverland ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bryan, you was right, this one is sweet.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saving… lol ramen noodle it is

  • @carnagejlu
    @carnagejlu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great information!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, I appreciate you watching the video.

  • @HemiBurns
    @HemiBurns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is definitely on my "to buy" list.

  • @jimf.625
    @jimf.625 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seems like the perfect design and reasonable price point. Wondering how these trailers hold up after years of use on dirt roads. Swaying back and forth, bumpy roads etc. Lots of videos of Hiker trailers but I haven’t found any long term reviews like 5-10 years.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have seen a ton of the original Hikers, their build quality a second to none.
      With that being said, the popularity of these cancers really took off a few years ago . We're gonna have to wait a while before we can see how the lions share holds up.
      Getting to visit the factory gave me a lot of confidence, they are building these to last .

    • @jimf.625
      @jimf.625 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks for the response. Thats good to know and reassuring. The more I look into other campers/teardrops in this class, the more I keep coming back to the Hiker. The design and maximum use of space just makes sense to me. The price point as well seems reasonable and fair. I’m not in the position to buy a new camper every 5 or so years so I need to make the best choice for my situation. Thanks you for your insight. It is very helpful.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jimf.625 also take a peak at road toad. My pick is Hiker but they certainly have a set up worth looking at.

  • @l.davesteele3227
    @l.davesteele3227 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a fan to I want one going to be getting one in about a year

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope I can too!

  • @touringandtrails
    @touringandtrails ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very affordable, great value

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Should you and I have a second trailer???

  • @DrSinisster
    @DrSinisster 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Im looking at these or Runaway. I found it was hard to get clear differences between them looking at the site. Is it mostly Suspension, and Tires, and some options? This Video Helped alot.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Theyre both great trailers. IMO, hiker offers a lot more, but you cant go wrong either way!

  • @neverwin2518
    @neverwin2518 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those interiors look super spacious! Wasn't sure how I felt about the galleys on these Hikers at first, but it looks like you get a lot more storage space in these vs a typical teardrop?

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, I’ll have to see what the headroom looks like with a 6” mattress in there, but overall the cabin is great.

  • @frankgochnour5783
    @frankgochnour5783 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    do many owners of these trailers use them in the winter time and how do you keep these trailers warm in the winter

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, great winter trailer.
      Hiker has some amazing heating options. They offer propex and truma heaters that are state of the art, low propane use and very good on battery for boondocking.

  • @TBlackwell66
    @TBlackwell66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!!!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a lot of fun to check these out, maybe my next camper?

  • @pamboger3729
    @pamboger3729 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool beans

  • @gfp1011
    @gfp1011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on all of these Hiker Trailer Videos. I agree with you that this would seem to be the to go with. Have you ordered one? Would you be OK with this little LP tank and mounting it to the side of the trailer? Would you get it with a water tank?, Heating? What length would you get? Thank you as always for the wonderful job you do on these!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for watching, I really would like to get one of these but I have a lot invested in my BW. We’ll see how it goes, I have to convince my better half to own two trailers…. LoL
      The way they set up the propane, there’s a tank on one side for cooking and a tank on the other side for the heater. I would get 11 pounds for each, so it would actually be more propane storage than my current set up (20#). The propex or Truma furnace options are far more efficient than the dometic and suburban, that same amount of propane would go a lot further. By my calculations, I would have 2 pounds more storage, but it would last almost twice as long as my current set up.
      I would definitely get the water tank, definitely get heat, probably the 10 foot option, fridge box on the front. The final set up would cost more than my Bushwhacker, but everything is much higher quality and would definitely last a lot longer
      Thank you for tuning into these videos, they were a lot of fun to make. Stay tuned for the Xtreme off Road, I think I will release that tomorrow.

  • @mkkrafts9261
    @mkkrafts9261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are nice trailers! I've watched Matt and Wendy DeWitt for awhile. I might have gone with Hiker if they were closer to where I live.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love their channel, it’s really nice to see people sharing fun outdoor gear.
      Thanks for tuning in!

    • @mkkrafts9261
      @mkkrafts9261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DIYOutdoorLife I love your channel too!

  • @pennyhinson4949
    @pennyhinson4949 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What kind of insulation are in the floor & walls? I just love that fact that you have a screen door to the tear drop camper. I haven't seen that on any of the other tear drop campers except Rustic Trails.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just insulated ceiling. With tight seals, the wall insulation makes little difference, I would like to see hiker offer an insulated floor option.

    • @shaneshubert1663
      @shaneshubert1663 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I also have thought about insulation floor option (I'm an electrician at hiker). With the way the vinyl floor is trimmed and laid it would be easy for a DIYer to pull it up, slap down 1" wall foam and cover with 1/4"veneer and vinyl flooring if you don't care about losing a couple inches of head room

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shaneshubert1663 that is awesome to hear, Im going to it!

  • @twloughlin
    @twloughlin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I do applaud this company for keeping their prices so reasonable for such good quality. I wish I enjoyed towing, but alas, I don't. At this point in my life, were I to do solo camping trips, I think I'd opt for a DIY no-build minivan conversion; a used Odyssey or Sienna. One vehicle doing double duty seems easier for one person. Add a canvas tent or screen house, call it good.

    • @mkkrafts9261
      @mkkrafts9261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People do great things with minivans. They can be great camping vehicles.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think their pricing is going to pay dividends to their future success. Some of these companies and dealerships went crazy. My guess is that the resale value of a hiker is going to be their most impressive long-term attraction.
      I find myself watching hours of videos on Odyssey and Sienna builds… pretty solid route to take!

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @MK Krafts They’re so cool and practical, I’ve seen some incredible builds.

    • @twloughlin
      @twloughlin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DIYOutdoorLife Hey, shoutout to your camera crew!! I wonder who they are??🤔

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@twloughlin haha… they’re free 😁

  • @adventuresofthememorymakers
    @adventuresofthememorymakers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive trailer build. I really like the ideas of being able to buy a bare-bones and finish it out the way you like. I'm definitely going to steal the idea of the rear stabilizer Jacks and add to our teardrop. Sure wish I had known about them sooner.

    • @twloughlin
      @twloughlin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trade up!!

    • @adventuresofthememorymakers
      @adventuresofthememorymakers ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@twloughlin it's a thought and probably would if I didn't redo ours the way we wanted.

    • @twloughlin
      @twloughlin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@adventuresofthememorymakers Judging from the videos I've seen on your channel, you seem to have the know-how and tools to take a Hiker and customize it quite well! And I am sure someone out there would love a BW complete with your mods!🙂 But of course, I completely understand why you'd keep the BW - you've done great things to it.

    • @adventuresofthememorymakers
      @adventuresofthememorymakers ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Tom Loughlin , thank you for the kind words. It was more a matter of not having the time to start from scratch but sure wanted to.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too! The build looks like something that can hold up for decades, not sure we can say that about you know who… lol

  • @phillipjacobson4457
    @phillipjacobson4457 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need a 4 door 2 queen mattress like 15' call it the hiker stretch

  • @munson791
    @munson791 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I notice that the galley does not have a cover for when it's rainy. Do you think that it would be a detriment to not have that space under some kind of cover? I'm just beginning to explore these little campers, and it seems like having a covering in the cooking space is a good thing. Thoughts?

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely. We talk about it in the Hiker overview video. In my opinion this set up is actually better. The door that covers overhead doesn’t actually provide protection, that water comes right in and it’s kind of a false sense of security. In either case, getting an awning or canopy to cover the galley space is essential.

  • @munson791
    @munson791 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm really new to this whole scene. Never even owned a camper. Can you sit up right inside of that thing with a couch kind of situation? Not a fan of the ones that look like they only have a mattress inside, so when you come in from hiking, you have to track muddy boots on your sleeping area.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, you can. One of the best parts about Hiker not including a flat mattress, is that it makes you select the mattress that’ll be best for you. There are several brands that include trifold mattresses and ones that fold into couches.

  • @sandyschneider6792
    @sandyschneider6792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is the factory located fir touring? I may have missed that in comments.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s one in Indiana and one in Colorado, check out the website-
      www.hikertrailers.com

  • @ridge633
    @ridge633 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just curious. They use wood but a lot of other camper builders swear against wood. Is it really that bad if it rots or goes bad?

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is a great question, it's something I'd like to address a lot more on the channel.
      People can make strong cases when they're looking to advertise the way they do something. In my opinion, it's a complete tossup. Theres definitely pros and cons to each. With wood, It's important to have something that's well built and watertight. it seems like Hiker industries does this very well.

    • @ridge633
      @ridge633 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. I like the Hiker and another brand that is built close to where I live. I’m gathering all the info I can right now.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ridge633​​⁠ if you don't mind me asking, what's the other brand? I'm always excited to learn about what companies are doing.

    • @ridge633
      @ridge633 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cedar Ridge Campers. The Vega 2.0 but then the make the Danab which is more reasonable along with the Hiker…do you go all out and fancy or just the basics. I’m gonna use it as a base camp hunting out west and trips to Florida with my kayak. Airbnbs get pricey too.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ridge633you have found some amazing choices! I don't think you could go wrong either way.

  • @StevenZinck
    @StevenZinck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What length is this one? 5x9, 5x10?

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm not 100% sure, I think it's a 5X9. Sorry, it's been a while since I recorded this video.

    • @StevenZinck
      @StevenZinck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DIYOutdoorLife no problem.. thx for the reply. I’m putting together an order for MR 5x10 now.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's my favorite set up, are you going with the 24 inch galley?

    • @StevenZinck
      @StevenZinck 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DIYOutdoorLife that’s the plan. I think I’m going fully closed off and plan to buy one of the pull out kitchens once I find one that will fit nicely.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StevenZinck sounds like it's gonna be an awesome build. Don't forget to use the promo code in our description and get a few bucks off too

  • @robertwalton1054
    @robertwalton1054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a rav 4 and i want to know can i tow this with it?

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      What year and model?

    • @robertwalton1054
      @robertwalton1054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DIYOutdoorLife 2013 limited awd

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertwalton1054 your vehicle can safely tow 1500 pounds. There are several Hiker trailer's that are under this weight. You will want to be mindful about how much gear you add to the trailer and be more cautious in mountainous areas, but this is totally possible.

  • @11bravo79
    @11bravo79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where are you located?

  • @daviddion3731
    @daviddion3731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid!, but……can you PLEASE quit rocking back and forth while talking? 😀 I’m getting sea sick and getting a headache.

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha… I’ll try, sorry about that.

    • @daviddion3731
      @daviddion3731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DIYOutdoorLife 😃TY

    • @DIYOutdoorLife
      @DIYOutdoorLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daviddion3731 it looks like I’m on a boat, lol I think it’s ADD.