Amazing Hiker Trailer Mid Range

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@martymerkler5472 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in, they are pretty awesome!

@OverlandOrange 5 ай бұрын

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

@plantingseedsproductions4195 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

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

@carnagejlu 3 ай бұрын

Great information!

@DIYOutdoorLife 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate you watching the video.

@stevepark8428 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@arunakalu Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

Wishing you a safe and adventurous season!!!

@Dante07cid Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

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

@sonsoflibertyoverland Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Solid, simple, practical… definitely fits my camping needs

@bryanbryanmccoy7094 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@touringandtrails Жыл бұрын

Very affordable, great value

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

Should you and I have a second trailer???

@rogerrobison3515 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@josephshoars4355 5 ай бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife 5 ай бұрын

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

@TBlackwell66 Жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

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

@Reaperoverland Жыл бұрын

Bryan, you was right, this one is sweet.

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

Saving… lol ramen noodle it is

@HemiBurns 11 ай бұрын

This is definitely on my "to buy" list.

@DIYOutdoorLife 11 ай бұрын

Me too!

@pamboger3729 Жыл бұрын

Cool beans

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

Very!

@l.davesteele3227 10 ай бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife 10 ай бұрын

I hope I can too!

@pennyhinson4949 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@shaneshubert1663 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@gfp1011 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@neverwin2518 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@adventuresofthememorymakers Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Trade up!!

@adventuresofthememorymakers Жыл бұрын

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

@twloughlin Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimf.625 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

@@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 8 ай бұрын

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

@mkkrafts9261 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@mkkrafts9261 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOutdoorLife I love your channel too!

@munson791 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@frankgochnour5783 8 ай бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife 8 ай бұрын

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.

@munson791 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@phillipjacobson4457 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

Nice, that would be cool.

@sandyschneider6792 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

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

@twloughlin Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@twloughlin Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

@@twloughlin haha… they’re free 😁

@ridge633 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@robertwalton1054 Жыл бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

What year and model?

@robertwalton1054 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYOutdoorLife 2013 limited awd

@DIYOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@StevenZinck 5 ай бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife 5 ай бұрын

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

@StevenZinck 5 ай бұрын

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

@DIYOutdoorLife 5 ай бұрын

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

@StevenZinck 5 ай бұрын

@@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 5 ай бұрын

@@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