MiniMate vs Timeout Comparison Pros and Cons

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@OldGuyonaBike 3 жыл бұрын

I think the TimeOut is great for two people and for multiple days in the same spot. I always was concerned at how long the bed area and everything you have stored could get rained on while setting up or taking down. I'm mostly solo on trips so, after much looking at all trailers and searching, I went for a Mini Mate. Excellent decision for myself. Good comparison video.

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. You make some more good cons for having the minimate. I just needed something that I can weekend camp with the wife. Hopefully no rain with the Timeout. 😂 She’s mostly into hoteling it.

@wrafl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I purchased a used mini mate for that purpose.

@TammyJeanneMovies Жыл бұрын

Two people can be in the Mini Mate too

@OldGuyonaBike Жыл бұрын

@@TammyJeanneMovies lol, I can certainly agree with that.

@montanabiker 2 жыл бұрын

Talked me into the Kompact! At the end of the day I want easy and quick!

@WindyTherapy Жыл бұрын

Great video review buddy ! I ended up getting a Lees-Ure Lite Excel mainly because the manufacturer’s plant is 90 minutes from my place and setup is 2 minutes which is great when I am traveling alone. (My second option was the Mini Mate) Cheers, Eddie

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

The self inflating air mattress I show in this video is very comfortable sleeping on. I’ve spent about a total of eight nights sleep on it. Amazing how comfortable it is. Very pleased with my purchase.

@RD-xh9ss 2 жыл бұрын

Good comparison thanks for taking the time to compare. I'd prefer the 2 person most definitely.

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Timeout has a lot more room in it. Less in the trailer storage but the totes on the top of it help a bunch. Happy camping.

@jeffwalker1322 2 жыл бұрын

Leave the valves on your mattress open for about an hour and it will continue to take more air. The longer it has been rolled tight, the longer it takes. Especially if you are in cold weather

@keesvlaming4288 Жыл бұрын

I have the mini mate now for 10 years never let me down on the trips trough europe

@chewydavidson1293 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@bobmclemore 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for watching!

@billyray3761 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnpoulson384 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@larrypahl5756 2 күн бұрын

Thanx4post

@grayman618 2 жыл бұрын

Major negative with the timeout as you can see in your video is if it is raining everything inside is wet. The Minimates you can set up without getting everything soaked in addition the Minimate has better storage that you can access while it is closed. The build quality is much better on the mini mate as well.

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. I tend to agree. The tent on the timeout goes up fairly quickly but if it’s pouring rain your stuff will get wet. I’ve not had to setup in the rain with either one yet. Hopefully if I get to a campsite with it raining I can sort of wait it out.

@wrafl 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you you can set up the minimate event hough its raining in less than 5 minutes.

@SecurityisaMyth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video-

@stevenjohannesen88 2 жыл бұрын

See ya on the flip flop, ! Love it ! ❤️🦘🦘🦘

@greggeorge Жыл бұрын

Nice job! It's a small glitch but twice you called the Kompact Kamp the Timeout by mistake. You might want to edit the audio for clarity.

@InternalTaiChi 2 жыл бұрын

I am highly impressed by the modifications you made on your Mini Mate. Do you have more info on those?

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - I have a list of what I bought for the solar setup in the comments on this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pauUZsqas9-YhGQ.html

@InternalTaiChi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am actually referring to the other modifications that are featured in the slide show toward the end. Like the top mounted rack, the table attachment, etc. It starts at 24:23 in your video. And I'll check out the solar setup too. Thanks!

@silverfoxstacker1588 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the time out for over 3 years now and love it. Ours came with airmattress and I have gotten where I can set it up myself on average 4-5 minutes same with tear down. I highly recommend time out if for nothing else it’s so much spacious. Weighs just over 200lbs and toes like you don’t know it’s back there

@larrypahl5756 2 күн бұрын

i ordered a timeout deluxe this month. driving a r1200rt 570#wet/curb weight. how many pounds can i load into the deluxe? i opted for ‘elec brakes.’

@Mr.McStache 2 жыл бұрын

Like the idea of a camper but wife and I go on our trips to see the sights and are usually making miles instead of having a base camp.

@ralfkuttner9725 Жыл бұрын

Super

@TammyJeanneMovies Жыл бұрын

You can also get an add on room for the Mini Mate

@canyoudigit3709 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I have the add a room. It’s nice.

@minigpracing3068 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I want to get a Timeout, kind of looking to see if there are any on the used market near me.

@wrafl 2 жыл бұрын

Check on Facebook marketplace there's plenty for sale.

@okiemoto6114 Жыл бұрын

What size is the bed in the Time Out? Thanks for the video! Enjoyed it!

@thediamondbcabinrental6693 Жыл бұрын

It’s a queen I believe. I sold it and only have the minimate now. It’s a little smaller than queen. But I am usually by myself.

@WindyTherapy Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed as I am also into moto camping and have a pop up camper. Eddie

@vilayatali8890 2 жыл бұрын

Only like the laser light

@wrafl 2 жыл бұрын

Have you camped on a no hook up site and how do you keep warm? Most of the sites Ive camped have hookup and I keep warm with an electric heater.

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

With electric I use a hair dryer. I have a thermostat that I plug it into and have a remote to adjust it. For dispersed camping I have a 2000w inverter I can run my hair dryer on low all night. But for really cold dispersed camping I have a little buddy propane heater.

@wrafl 2 жыл бұрын

@@canyoudigit3709 Thanks, I'll consider getting one of those propane heater.

@campcookhenry 2 жыл бұрын

I have a trailmaster Aspen deluxe and it’s as easy to setup as the minimate don’t think I’d like the timeout, the only problem I have is trailmaster went out of business so getting parts is a problem

@larrypahl5756 2 күн бұрын

yup

@chuckbrewington6817 3 жыл бұрын

Sure wish I could find either one.

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

Since I did this I have found the minimate has more storage than the timeout but you can strap some totes on top of the timeout to make up for it. The timeout is more of a couples camper. Minimate for solo trips. There is a motorcycle camper sell page on Facebook. If you want a link let me know.

@chuckbrewington6817 3 жыл бұрын

@@canyoudigit3709 I've looked in market place but if you have a different link, I'd appreciate it. I'm a solo most the time so it doesn't matter. I just don't want to be on the ground at my age. Lol

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

Try this one. facebook.com/groups/911621085924778/?ref=share

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

And this one has some from time to time. facebook.com/groups/1126835810754419/?ref=share

@chuckbrewington6817 3 жыл бұрын

@@canyoudigit3709 Thanks

@kmz5d2 Жыл бұрын

You referred to the Mini Mate multiple times as the Timeout, could be confusing.

@thediamondbcabinrental6693 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Slip of the tongue. I can only hope when people are watching and see the minimate and I slip up and say timeout, they would know I meant Minimate. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍🏻

@larryblevins3031 3 жыл бұрын

How much did the solar unit cost and do you have battery as well?

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

I did this video on the solar project on my Minimate. I think I have about $400 in it. All the items I bought except for the battery are listed in a comment on this video. I bought a marine deep cycle battery at Rural King for $75. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pauUZsqas9-YhGQ.html

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

And this video is towards the end of the project. Good luck setting yours up. It’s not really that difficult. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6eCfcl31am7nHk.html

@wrafl 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 150W folding solar ordered from Amazon for $169.00 and another 60w folding solar bought from Amazon too for $70.00. I use the solar to charge my 2 300W power station and a SLA battery.

@robertjustice7911 3 жыл бұрын

Hay Jeff, you keep calling the Kampac the Timeout.

@canyoudigit3709 3 жыл бұрын

Kompact is the maker of the minimate. So I interchange them.

@InternalTaiChi 2 жыл бұрын

There are a few times when you are showing the mini mate and you say “now this Timeout”….but you mean the mini mate. If someone doesn’t know it can be a bit confusing. If you can add a text that says you meant Mini Mate, that would clarify. Not important to me but maybe to others that don’t know the difference. This a great, useful video and you did an excellent job. Thank you.

@seanlee2650 10 ай бұрын

What's the max speed you pull these?

@canyoudigit3709 10 ай бұрын

I’ve pulled it on the interstate at 75. No issues. I sometimes have to remind myself it’s back there.

@seanlee2650 10 ай бұрын

@@canyoudigit3709 Thanks, I'm new to trailering and wondered if 75 was do able safely. I pull a cycle mate cm1000 and can hardly tell its back there.

@bbcc7007 2 жыл бұрын

What3s the difference in price?

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

Price can vary depending on accessories and model. But the best I can say would be around $4695 for timeout deluxe and $3495 for a Minimate.

@canyoudigit3709 2 жыл бұрын

You can get a easy camp model from timeout for $3695. It’s a smaller version than the one in the video. I also might add you can get a timeout regular for $4195. I the the regular is what I’ve got (shown in the video).

@robinhoodloom5795 5 ай бұрын

#LuckyDBunny says thanks

@vtwinpower1897 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting soft in my old age n got a 350 ford dually 7.3 with a lance camper1161 n my wife's triglide n my ultra on the trailer behind!..😎✌

@luc1ferblack 7 күн бұрын

This is nut. £5k for a tent you have to store in the trailer and then build. I could get a 4.1 arpenaz walk in tent and a double camp bed and down duvet in the bottom of the minimate. The timeout looks like an expensive waste of time. You could just pull a regular trailer store a huge tent in it have loads of space left to store other stuff in the trailer as well as the tent and it would setup in the same time as the timeout and cost about 1k. I see benefit to the minimate i see none for the timeout.

@canyoudigit3709 6 күн бұрын

I agree. I sold the timeout and kept the Minimate. 😂

@gcragg11 Жыл бұрын

They’re both huge failures as far as I’m concerned.They take way too long to set up for our liking. The timeout is just ridiculous. I couldn’t imagine setting that up on a rainy night when you run as long as you can and then just pull over somewhere to sleep. What a pain in the ass that would be. We currently have a bunkhouse… which we love. In LESS than a minute… you’re done. I mean … inside …dry and warm sleeping. But if we decided we needed more room (For whatever strange reason) I would definitely pass on either of these two and go straight to a Excel II. Good job on the vid though. Thanks for posting.

@larrypahl5756 2 күн бұрын

put ‘quikUp’ on top. use it IF IT RAINS. all these liars snivel about once every year rain