One of the many things I love about your channel is that you introduce us to all types of people. Some are very experienced, while others are just getting started, some have all the comforts while others are simply the basic needs. Of course they all have the love of being out doors in common. Now if I can just talk my wife into this!😎 Thank you for your support for Western NC and TN.
It’s always exciting to meet these people, I learn so much from all of them. It’s great to see the different ways people use small campers to get outdoors, thanks for watching!
I have a 2024 Pursue that I picked up last June. I have had it on several trips and the last one was 15 days and 2,500 miles. Fantastic camper. I tow mine with a 2022 Tacoma and have had zero towing or camper issues. I have the AC and propane furnace but since I have 50 years of camp cooking gear I opted out of the slide out kitchen and water tank reducing my tongue weight considerably. I also use a Disc-O-Bed cot with a trifold mattress. The camper is insulated and stays warm.
Brian these interview videos are amazing getting to see how many other adventurous people are camping. I learn something new from each episode. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great job, Cheryl - I love your set upl! Another solo camper gal who "is not so much for cooking" while camping and is "trying to get away from it" - me too! Glad to see you are getting out there doing it your way. Safe travels!
This trailer was high on our list when we decided to purchase a small trailer. It is very versatile as a camping trailer and a utility trailer. I would really have liked to get one of these but only having one side door was really a downer and I just really preferred the side kitchen on the 12SK. But this was really high up on my list. It was not really within our price range either but definitely was nice. If I had to do it again I might have thought about getting this one instead because I could do things like help people move furniture or haul bicycles easier. It was impressive as a well built trailer and still might be a future purchase for me. Great review, Pat
@@DIYOutdoorLife I'm at the Grand Canon this week and then heading to the california coast. I could probably do the Collab from the Visitor Center at the Grand Canyon on Wednesday. Doing Rim2Rim tomorrow.
I agree. It might cost a few bucks, but I bet there’s a rugged tire carrier for the rear that can swing away from the door when opening. Something like the Hiker EOR. That alone would bring the tongue weight to 10-15% of total weight.
It definitely is. At least there’s plenty of storage opportunities to rebalance the trailer. I’m sure she’s gonna get it right, she was very knowledgeable about the balance.
I have a purse but a few years older. No kitchen with 20 to 24 inches of storage cabinets, and very little infomation about it online. I guessing it wreights 1100 to 1200 lbs, my little nissan frontier v6 has no problem pulling it
Curious design choices by the company. I assume they either believe you're going to pull this thing with at least a pickup truck, or you're going to balance the weight in the back. I remain a big fan of the open interior DIY design, but I really think the company needs to think through the weight distribution so that an SUV can better tow this thing. It was very smart of her to abandon the batwing canopy and go with the Kelty.
In ours, our mattress goes up against the front and our gear goes in the back, which does a decent job of putting some counter weight behind the axle. Towed like nothing was there from Colorado to Moab, Utah behind our RWD Mercedes Metris short roof passenger van that has an aftermarket hitch and no tow package. I was surprised to find that our van had a 5k towing rating.
I agree. I have to do a little more research, but I suspect that it’s designed to be able to carry some cargo back there. If balanced properly you could pull this with a very light duty vehicle, but in the stock configuration, I would take the spare tire off and place it in the back.
I do actually like the Kelty quite a bit. It is only 12 pounds, well made, easy to set up by myself, and sheds water well. I like that it gives me shade from the side and not just the top. As a redhead, my skin tone is medium vampire, so sun protection is important. I also like that it doesn't impact the site much. I can roll down the sides and shower in there discreetly. I would have difficulty giving it up in favor of another sort of awning and have considered getting a 2nd one for the side as well.
@@cherylbarrett3443 Thanks for letting me know. I've been looking very closely at getting one myself for car camping. It seems like an easy and useful awning for all the purposes you mention.
One of the many things I love about your channel is that you introduce us to all types of people. Some are very experienced, while others are just getting started, some have all the comforts while others are simply the basic needs. Of course they all have the love of being out doors in common. Now if I can just talk my wife into this!😎
Thank you for your support for Western NC and TN.
It’s always exciting to meet these people, I learn so much from all of them. It’s great to see the different ways people use small campers to get outdoors, thanks for watching!
I have a 2024 Pursue that I picked up last June. I have had it on several trips and the last one was 15 days and 2,500 miles. Fantastic camper. I tow mine with a 2022 Tacoma and have had zero towing or camper issues.
I have the AC and propane furnace but since I have 50 years of camp cooking gear I opted out of the slide out kitchen and water tank reducing my tongue weight considerably. I also use a Disc-O-Bed cot with a trifold mattress. The camper is insulated and stays warm.
What a nice set up, keep us in the loop with your travels!
What a cute camper! I like the all aluminum construction- durable!
Looks like a solid camper, Priscilla would have no trouble carrying that tongue weight!
Brian these interview videos are amazing getting to see how many other adventurous people are camping. I learn something new from each episode. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you, I really appreciate you watching the channel! It’s a lot of fun meeting all of these amazing people.
Great job, Cheryl - I love your set upl! Another solo camper gal who "is not so much for cooking" while camping and is "trying to get away from it" - me too! Glad to see you are getting out there doing it your way. Safe travels!
Thank you so much.
Most of the time, there’s a lot of great restaurants nearby… lol
I've got the Flyer Explore. Solid trailers.
They look amazing, I would love to tour that sometime!
This trailer was high on our list when we decided to purchase a small trailer. It is very versatile as a camping trailer and a utility trailer. I would really have liked to get one of these but only having one side door was really a downer and I just really preferred the side kitchen on the 12SK. But this was really high up on my list. It was not really within our price range either but definitely was nice. If I had to do it again I might have thought about getting this one instead because I could do things like help people move furniture or haul bicycles easier. It was impressive as a well built trailer and still might be a future purchase for me.
Great review,
Pat
I agree, this thing is really awesome! It checks a lot of boxes, I certainly wouldn’t mind having one 😆
Wow, that thing is like 95% potential storage space
Definitely an important feature on a tiny camper!
Fantastic story. Thx.
Thank you for watching 🙏
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Thank you, it was a lot of fun to make, she’s great.
I would love to see you do a video review of the Intech Luna Rover and hear your thoughts on it!
I just filmed one today!!! I’m so happy you asked, it’s a stunning camper, can’t wait for the video to air.
I have the same ‘24 Pursue and tow with a small SUV.
The small SUV does tow very well. The camper barely affects my gas mileage.
I love tiny campers that don’t require purchasing new vehicles!
Thanks!!
Thank you! Driving back from New Hampshire today. Reach out if you have some time coming up for our collab.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I'm at the Grand Canon this week and then heading to the california coast. I could probably do the Collab from the Visitor Center at the Grand Canyon on Wednesday. Doing Rim2Rim tomorrow.
@@GoldenK9Campersthat’s awesome! Enjoy your trip, reach out when you’re back home
@@DIYOutdoorLife will do!!
If the spare tire could be mounted on the back of the trailer that would alleviate a bunch of tongue weight
Yes I agree you could also locate the propane tank on the side near the back and that would help on tongue weight also.
Maybe spare tire under rear if camper?
I agree. It might cost a few bucks, but I bet there’s a rugged tire carrier for the rear that can swing away from the door when opening. Something like the Hiker EOR. That alone would bring the tongue weight to 10-15% of total weight.
As she described that's a lot of toung weight for that little SUV most likely that kitchen setup in the front. Nice otherwise, thanks for the video.
It definitely is. At least there’s plenty of storage opportunities to rebalance the trailer. I’m sure she’s gonna get it right, she was very knowledgeable about the balance.
I have a purse but a few years older. No kitchen with 20 to 24 inches of storage cabinets, and very little infomation about it online. I guessing it wreights 1100 to 1200 lbs, my little nissan frontier v6 has no problem pulling it
They seem like amazing small campers, I really like how the rear opens up to the cabin!
Curious design choices by the company. I assume they either believe you're going to pull this thing with at least a pickup truck, or you're going to balance the weight in the back. I remain a big fan of the open interior DIY design, but I really think the company needs to think through the weight distribution so that an SUV can better tow this thing. It was very smart of her to abandon the batwing canopy and go with the Kelty.
I am thinking? How much difference would moving the axle 6” forward make. I don’t know but I am curious.
In ours, our mattress goes up against the front and our gear goes in the back, which does a decent job of putting some counter weight behind the axle. Towed like nothing was there from Colorado to Moab, Utah behind our RWD Mercedes Metris short roof passenger van that has an aftermarket hitch and no tow package. I was surprised to find that our van had a 5k towing rating.
I agree. I have to do a little more research, but I suspect that it’s designed to be able to carry some cargo back there. If balanced properly you could pull this with a very light duty vehicle, but in the stock configuration, I would take the spare tire off and place it in the back.
I do actually like the Kelty quite a bit. It is only 12 pounds, well made, easy to set up by myself, and sheds water well. I like that it gives me shade from the side and not just the top. As a redhead, my skin tone is medium vampire, so sun protection is important. I also like that it doesn't impact the site much. I can roll down the sides and shower in there discreetly. I would have difficulty giving it up in favor of another sort of awning and have considered getting a 2nd one for the side as well.
@@cherylbarrett3443 Thanks for letting me know. I've been looking very closely at getting one myself for car camping. It seems like an easy and useful awning for all the purposes you mention.
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