Yeah, until you go to the website and see the true prices.. That base model 5x8 trailer is $5595.00. So they aren't affordable if you're looking for a simple set up.

@Emiliano Jedidiah what are you doing, honestly embarrassing you would result to that or even think about doing that just ask her to go on it

Runaway campers.

Still the best price you will find brian...

@@breedof1 If spending 80% more than billed is no big deal then for 80% more than that you can get a fully equipped Braxton Creek or Sherpa. By the time you add a couple things to the new $5600 base package you are at $10k range those other guys are.

@@bryanhersman4037 they have the best bang for your buck by far. The only cheaper ideal option for something similar is building one yourself. I bought my hiker for just over 7k and it has everything you needdddd...

@@breedof1 well I spent $3000 more on a Braxton Creek and it has everything I WANT. Plus I didn't have to drive to Colorado to get it or pay $1000 more to have it delivered.

@Paul Ridgeway look at Sherpa

Get plans online elsewhere and build your own...search diy travel trailer websites.

By the website the price for the base model is now double, but it is 1 foot wider.

Glad you think $30,000 is affordable for a 13 foot metal tent.

Sorry devil-dog but these are not affordable! p.s. Ooh-rah!!

Let's see... Larger vehicle's cost more for fuel, repairs, insurance, more difficult to drive and park, don't fit some garages. Also "outfitting" a larger SUV how? By adding a tent attachment? You're left with a soft top tent and sleeping in your SUV. Much less storage, no protection from harsh elements, animals, theft, bugs, noise. Hot weather you'll be roasting, cold weather you'll be freezing. Trailers also offer noise insulation, more room, power fans for airflow, heaters, power, fridge/freezer, toilet/shower, stove and much more storage. Big differences. Big part of cost for these little campers is the lightweight materials that so typical SUVs these days can tow them. I myself have a 2019 Rav4 for day to day and bought a 2016 Prolite Mini for $12,000 last summer (1050lbs dry) for our weekend trips to mountains. Easy to tow, easy setup and small enough to park in our driveway and still park our SUVs in garage!

@@James-il3tq The thing that I think many people don't always get is what you're looking at. This isn't the first affordable offroading/overlanding teardrop/small camper out there. Not even close. Maybe really good quality, value, customizability? But not the first, not by a longshot. I'm not trying to necessarily justify the prices, but I think people need to take stock of what they're looking for. If you're a very barebones camper type person and you don't want every gadget under the sun for maximum comfort on your trailer, then just don't buy a heavy duty offroader loaded with gadgets and gizmos. Really. If you don't want it or get it chances are you aren't the demographic it's being marketed to. It's like buying a car. If the car is all you care about and you don't need the best trim level with every option under the sun, then spend less money! Fine! But don't go on and on about how you 'don't understand' the product and 'don't get' how that price could be charged for it. Prices are by nature a subjective taste. Every product has someone to sell to. Maybe you really like small vehicles and pushing the boundary of how small you can get and price isn't really an object for you when it comes to camping and going everywhere you want. BRS Offroad, TVAN, Black Series - expensive and small campers sure but loaded with features, quality, and some of the best in lightweight materials that push the boundaries of just how much a small camper can be. Sherpa, Hiker, Bear, Terradrop, these can also all get the job done, and just as well, but that simplicity doesn't always appeal to people who want more of a lifestyle from their camper.

@@theinstitute1324 Good comment. My wife and I travel extensively, pulling a nucamp t@b 400 boon dock lite. This is our second trailer, our first was a smaller 320 CS-S. What we personally found was the smaller rig was nice for a couple of trips, then we had some bad weather and were basically stuck inside. That's when you come to either appreciate what you have, or in our case, realize what we had wasn't meeting our needs. After a year, we knew we needed something light weight, affordable, something that offered enough space inside where we could be comfortable on a rainy day, a separate eating and sleeping area, and a wet bath. For us, the 400 answered all of that. I didn't need a special tow vehicle, it's fairly light weight coming in just under 3000lbs empty. Has a just under queen size bed, a small separate eating area and wet bath. Solar provides power to everything except the A/C, so we are particular when we go boon docking weather wise. As for the above VAN comment; on our last outing a brand new Sportsmobile parked next to us. Once upon a time a Sportsmobile had been our dream RV, but it was just too expensive. Naturally, we got to talking to the owners and of course comparing rigs. Great couple, showed us all the cool stuff about their rig but when my wife asked about a wet bath, the lady (wives were about the same age) said she didn't want one at the time. They have an outdoor shower but no toilet. I think they paid somewhere around 100k for their van. The group then moved over to our 400 and the wives disappeared inside. About 10-mins later they came out and the first thing she said was "they have a shower and toilet and they don't have to make the bed up if they want to sit and eat". She admitted she regretted not getting a wet bath or even a cassette toilet. Laughing she said it made sense until about day 4-when she had to pee and had to go outside in the rain. My suggestion to anything thinking about a small RV or trailer is to rent one and experiment with it. Everything is always great on beautiful sunny days, but think about the process of setting up or breaking camp in the rain, or what you'll do if your stuck inside for a day.

@@James-il3tq You'd be surprised what one can do with a good work van. Hell, most camper vans are just modified work vans. Of course, that requires having a work van. . Ultimately, though, if someone can't afford to buy a dedicated vehicle, they have to go with options they can afford that work with that they've got, right? That's definitely where these small, light trailers come in. A lot of people don't seem to get that for some reason.

Agreed but use something reliable like diesels or Toyota

Awesome I’m actually thinking about getting one next month

@@bigshirley3141 I'm getting one in about a month, or early August. I ordered it 10 months ago.

Thanks for the reference! 👍

Terebrate it took ten months ??

@@Tonemalone.. At the time I ordered it late August 2019, they said it'd take "about a year". When I last had email contact with them a month ago, they were projecting it to be ready late July or early August. So I hope that within a month I'll be able to pick it up.

I just came to comment same thing. Its disappointing to say the least.

Well they lost a lot of business from that lol

Well price of material have gone way up in spring summer of 2021. A sheet of plywood .5 inc thick is pushing 80.00 bucks. So you have to look at all sides.

@@chax2004 and metal too. I had trailer axles in my ebay cart for over a year and they went up in price by at least $100

Thank Biden

even the 2.8k, like super reasonable. most of these tiny campers start at like 5 grand for similar shit.

@@0xsergy According to their webpage today now they are over $5000 as well.

@@bryanhersman4037 yep, you're right lol. i was just saying that based on this video.

@Truth Seeker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 your joke is so funny. I love when jealous Aholes can't stop themselves from commenting and showing everyone their ass.

The Runaway CoolCamp starts at $4695 now. These have all increased so damn much.

@@jeepjive8125 inflation and higher quality materials

Weeroll are being competitive.

It’s more like screwing people over for crappy metal tents..

Justin King .....do you have a video? Would love to see it

Nice.

Awesome

What dimensions?

@@chrisE815 I went 4’ x 7.5’ with no galley on the rear. Came out under 700 lbs and has 32” off-road tires.

@@NuclearFacility wow awesome

Exactly! They no longer have reasonable priced trailer

What was once fully loaded at 16k is now mid 20's. Lol Definitely not a budget or reasonable purchase anymore.

Tow it with the Tesla model X and see how it does with a lighter trailer.

My friend has one of these that weighs 1400lbs, tows it with V6 Ridgeline. They average 16 mpg on highway going 70mph. Even these small campers cut down fuel economy by at least 40%.

Like that these are customizable and seem to be a lot more affordable than most trailers.

Totally agree. Don’t see the purpose for this . So many well made tents these days

Right,I picked up a 10×14 canvas kodiak tent on sale for $500 and I'll just take my utility trailer for kayaks and gear

Ive tent camped a lot and I'll take a hard shell over fabric for sleeping anytime. It isn't just a box for $3k however. This has a nice assortment of features. A nearly naked cargo trailer of similar size is in the same price category and you have to work on it some to resemble something to camp in. As for the tent, I would relegate that to day use to hang out, eat, and so on. Jmho, ymmv, fwiw, etc.

You pay a little more for safety! Wild bears , criminals .

Many trailers are expensive because you pay for ultra light materials so they're towable, especially if for today's common SUVs that can only tow 1500-3500lbs. You also get a comfortable bed, windows that open with screens, power air vent (which makes ALL the time in summer), furnace (again needed in cold climate), water, sink, fridge/freezer, lights, stove, table, lots of storage, protection from harsh elements, animals, noise, etc. Tenting is fun but especially when young but a small trailers for many is worth the investment 😊 You can save money by buying a heavy trailer but you'll need a truck that can tow heavy so you'll be paying more in gas.

So true! I put my hiker order in last November. Hiker raised there prices in January. I get my trailer in Sept.

I did the same, ordered one back in 2016 I think and it wouldn't be ready for eight months, So I called them back up and canceled it.

I'm not surprised. Their material costs have to be going through the roof when a 2x4 now costs $9

True perfect for couples

But...for around $2100.00 ya can buy a new 6'X12' cargo trailer & have more room & enough height in order to be able to stand straight up! (for the standard height one provided your not over 6'1"...unless ya buy an extended height one).

2900 gets you basically a box with wheels: or coffin.

​@@paulallison6689 yeah, and tow a parachute around behind you. the small trailer will barely touch your fuel eco cause it looks like it sits inside the low pressure area behind your car. for 3k for a finished trailer that's not half bad. also, where do you find cargo trailers so cheap? a 6x12 is like nearly 4 grand in canada.

@1234 make sure you get the wheel bearing auto greaser, those HF trailer wheel bearings are sketchy at best. otherwise okayish.

For the price of the “basic” off roader there are more affordable choices. But still very nice cargo rv

Was going to order one, don’t think I’m going to now. :/

@@ryanfoster2437 check out outbound trailers out of Nebraska

1234 True, hiker was on my final list of two. Runaways are produced by family in Florida. They have dealers in Tulsa, Chattanooga, and somewhere in Pennsylvania. I love both. I went to see them at their plant in Indy ( one in Denver and Indy ) but they were evidently closed due to virus at that time.

I looked at Runaway Camper’s website, and they seemed more expensive for what you get. I wouldn’t want an air conditioner because it’s always cold out night where we go camping, so it would just take up room. Plus, I enjoy having a kitchen galley. They didn’t seem to offer a galley.

Doris Ann Mertz I get ya. I live in the Midwest and it gets way to hot here for no A/C; at least for this old man. I loved hiker but after I got what I wanted on it the price quickly soared to 7 or 8 grand, and like I said, their plant in Indy was closed or I’m pretty sure I would have ordered one on the spot.

@@dorisannmertz2443 FYI - Runaway will NOT do any alterations for you. No galley, no fans, no upgrades.

Top of my list and around $18k

And way overpriced.

i gotta say that tigermoth looks super overpriced for what it is. it's also fairly heavy, 1400lbs is a lot. i've seen some of these small campers get down to 500-600lbs. In fact these Hikers are like 700lbs so far more reasonable to tow especially for that price point..

it shrinks

Likewise

this was on my list (Escapod was another but also a minimum 8 month wait). I found Escapade Camper in MN. Similar to this, with Timbren axleless suspension and an 8 WEEK turnaround. I pick it up in 3 weeks. just in time for some September camping

Wait time is a year and a half.

@@jeanetteshawredden5643 I found another company out of Indiana that makes the square drop campers and the wait time was 8 months. Another company that makes them is the weeroll. Reasonable priced as well but the wait time is so long. Guess I'll just keep camping out of my outback. I do alot of dispersed camping anyways so not sure a camper would be a good fit for me anyways.

these are not units you'd want to drop a deuce in, lol. bring a roll of toilet paper and dig a hole, ain't nothin fancy needed.

Keep a honey pot with you and a pop up privacy tent to use as a privy.

Plenty of people with sleep apnea sleep on their back just like that.

@deniseparker3580 dry weight depends on brand, construction type, size and many other factors. Anywhere from 800-1500lbs I would guess.

It also has plant in Indianapolis

Ha! Follow-up, lowest priced trailer is now 5600 bucks. A jump of $400 since a month ago. Yeah, so much for your selling point guys. Good luck.

Have patience. Used RV's will be on sale this winter.

Hey man don't forget they add some silicone caulking on the seams so it's virtually ✨"Waterproof"✨

i like the flexibility of it... you can use it to move stuff if you had to, but its just a sleeping space for the advanced camper... after all most the time is spent outside, next to the fire or doing some activity

@@philtripe ye, just a tent on wheels really. but you still get good fuel economy, stable highway driving, etc.

You can always buy a small enclosed trailer for less than this and have a lot more. Just an idea

Keep hoping. Because those are NOT their prices.

Yeah it looks like as soon as this aired they raised the prices. Just go buy a cargo trailer from Lowe's or Home Depot. Outfit how you want and save money on the features you don't really want or need.