Great video Matt. My hiker is on order, but you've given me some things to think about before they start the build.

👍👍👍👍👍😀, I've probably watched these 2 tour videos a dozen times, GREAT JOB on them !!! You and Wendy sold me on Hiker.

He said Pure SWINE inverter!! 🤓

I think 🤔 it's awesome gentlemen. Just to know this is made in America 🇺🇸 🙂 I think 🤔 your styles are further realistic and top quality without draining a poor man's bank account. Thanks for sharing and being there for the American public 👍

Just a quick thanks to Mike and Wendy for the vast range of videos you've created! I'm visiting the Indiana site next week to get a touch and feel of the Hiker Highway Deluxe. Still figuring out what we will and won't get as fas as upgrades / accessories, but ALL of your videos help me build some knowledge before my visit, so it can much more focused. Fingers crossed we are in a Hiker by June 2023 - super excited at the prospects!!!!

I agree with the portable power plant. I plan to have a Bluetti. I also like the Jackery 100W portable solar panel.

Xtreme off road with all the extras!!!!! THX Matt!!!!!

11:42 another difference is a lithium battery doesn’t handle getting bounced around as well as an AGM battery. So don’t automatically think lithium is always better.

Great video Matt and Wendy, And everyone at Hiker Trailers. This was very helpful. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING.

Matt and Wendy your videos keep getting better. You guys are awesome thank you!!!!

Awesome video thank You all

This was a really great video, and timed perfectly for me! Like at least one previous poster, I have mine on order but this gave me some things to consider before the final build sheet. One thing is for certain, I am confident that I picked the right small trailer manufacturer. Thanks!

An issue I have with the awning is it’s too low. You have to duck if you’re close to 6 feet tall. At 16:51 you’ll see what I mean. The gentleman couldn’t walk up to the trailer without ducking. I plan on raising mine up. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so happy with my Hiker. And ALWAYS get two doors , even if it’s just you and your dog. 😁

If you have a CPAP, get a DC-DC converter that is built by AirSense. Its super efficient. It has a 24V output, but it takes in 12-48VDC.

Beautiful!

The big question here is, does an offload trailer close to 2K pounds navigate soft roads better than a light weight teardrop below 700 pounds, from my experience, the light weight trailer wins hands down....

I have wondered for months why all the trailers have passenger side doors. It doesn't make sense to me. Im a driver, I get to the site, I want to get out and setup the drivers side. If its raining, 270 degree aweing first. I have a GX, which has a barndoor, which I love not banging my head on. This guy calls the drivers side the street side. I live in the country. I would never park my trailer in the street, so now it makes sense why they put the doors on the passenger side. It still doesn't work for me, but at leeast I understand. PS No one will read this comment, but it makes me feel better.

thanks for the great video. I am done with sleeping on the ground. Pulling the Ragin' by myself is not gonna happen (hard to hook up). This is the personal trailer I am hoping to get, and you are helping to convince me!

pure swine inverter. ha, nice.

Crazy awesome and very helpful upload. Wife and I are interested especially at that price point. One wish, the OFf road would have the Timbren axle less option! I have it on my custom build and its a game changer. We are considering selling and getting the new mid range xl. Love it, thank you

So, I called all ready to work with the company to place an order. I had watched lots of videos and done tons of research and spent some effort figuring out exactly what I wanted. It was a hard no on everything. I didn't have anything particularly unusual, I just wanted the company to put in two cleats on the inside of the trailer near the gallery. Nope. Basically, they won't do anything custom unless it's part of their spec-sheet. In essence, that means it's not custom, it's an option, which is completely diferrent. So, basically, no customizations. That was not my impression at all from other owners and their past experiences. This video really portrays a company that is ready and willing to work with you and I found it to be completely the opposite. It was a hard no on even customizations that I had seen them do for past customers (like a slide out from the galley for a Dometic fridge). I was so disappointed and really quite shocked. I know enough about woodworking to do what I need myself, but just to let people know that the attitude reflected in this video did not match reality. It's still a great trailer and the people were still very nice, just not willing to talk any customizations beyond their spec. Update: Indiana was much easier to work with than Colorado. They still aren't going to do what they used to do in terms of customizations, but they were much more flexible. For example, Colorado would not drop the top galley shelf a few inches, Indiana said yes.

Seriously thinking about buying one of these. Thank you for the videos they were very informative because I really didn't know about the options that were available and what they actually were. Your video really made it a lot simpler and helping me make a decision thank you very much great video looking forward to seeing more

Oh, the confusion of so many great options and choices. We went basic and light with the deluxe. Added for two windowed doors, diamond plating on the sides and full front, diamond fenders, 2 roof rack bars, and a hitch on the rear. With all the gizmo's available for portable/rechargeable ... nothing added. In-fact, Hiker triple asked us about an electrical package! That's just how we wanted ours to be. Nov-Oct 2021 can't come soon enough CO. Almost forgot, went with the CLAM versus awnings for now.

9:55 the pure swine inverter ? Is that like horse power? I think 5 swine equals 1 horsepower, but I could be mistaken. I just got a Hiker trailer, I love it and can’t wait to outfit it to meet my needs.

Hey when you're at the Hiker Meet that's coming up please try to find some trailers with A/C and bunk beds I want to check them out. Thank you!

do you suppose theres a way to have the fridge box, medium box, and spare tire in the this trailer?

I'm looking for part 1....

The one thing i see that we would be better is galley door opening upward to be cover as well.

Can you get the hiker trailer logo engraved between the cubby holes or somewhere in the cabin, like Colorado. Does?

HI MATT 👋 ABOUT THE WINDOWS , CAN YOU GET WINDOWS THAT FLIP UP / LIKE ON THE ARE CAPS / SO IN CASE IT RAIN 🌧 OR SNOWS ❄ 🤔 YOU CAN HAVE THE WINDS OPEN A LITTLE , PLUS IF IT'S WINDY YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THE AWNING OUT / OPEN ? ON ONE OF THE KZfaq CHANNELS DOME LIFE THEY HAD THEIR AWNING OUT & IT SNOWED UNEXPECTEDLY & FROZE WHERE THE AWNING PIVIOTED TO OPEN & CLOSE SO THEY HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE DAY GOT WARMER OR SAFELY WARM IT UP THERE TO CLOSE EVERYTHING UP BEFORE THEY COULD LEAVE HOPEFULLY YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I'M SAYING . LOVE YOUR KZfaq CHANNEL THANK YOU 🙏 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS / TRAVELS / ADVENTURES ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

Thank you! Your videos are so incredibly helpful! I would love to see a video showing the inside of the front box with the cooler slide. I am assuming that there is room to mount the battery in the same box on the mid-range XL?

HI MATT 👋 THANK YOU FOR THIS 🙏 JUST BEEN LOOKING FOR A TINY TRAILERS ! I LIKE THE LOOK OF THE HIKER TRAILERS , OFF ROAD MAINLY BECAUSE NEVER KNOW ! PLUS NEED THE HEIGHT FOR BEACH ? IF I REMEMBER RIGHT YOUR AIR CONDITIONER SITS ON THE TOOLBOX & HOOKS UP TO THE HIKER TRAILER THAT WAY ? INSTEAD OF ON TOP . I KNOW I'VE SEEN THAT SETUP SOME WHERE IF YOU NEED ONE . HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO DIVE TO HIKER TRAILER ? I'D BE COMING FROM MARYLAND. THANK YOU 🙏 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON 🙏 YOUR JOURNEYS / TRAVELS ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

Is the only real difference between the Highway Deluxe and the Mid Level the axel and suspension?

Talk to me like I know nothing. The electrical section was confusing. I’m guessing the batteries are more about off grid camping. Would love to see a video exploring what would be needed for someone who only camps at parks with hookups vs someone who off roads.

Another great Video Matt & Winnie I do like the hiker off-Road Extreme it is a toss up between Hiker or Off Grid Trailers they have the 2.0 version all aluminum made in Canada. There or things i like about both Trailers. Matt can they do a walk-around video on the O.R. Extreme.

I would like to see what a toolbox looks like with the electrical and battery is all finished installed. Anyone? We are getting an XL box. Of course as always your videos are awesome! Thank you!!

I think this is the first time I've realized these campers don't come with an air conditioner. Hmmmm.....I'm in the south and we have some pretty hot and muggy nights. AC is pretty much a requirement. Wonder how the rooftop ACs do.

~ Thanks. I enjoy your channel. Does the battery charge through the car/pin connector when traveling? Does shore power top off the battery as well?

Is it possible to get just the camper part without the trailer so I can slide it into my existing utility trailer? Don't want to keep accumulating trailers and would like them to be multi use.

@20:00 minutes in, is the color of That trailer silver, pewter, or white?

I wonder if there are any benefits to a shore power/power strip delete. I would never use it here out west, and if I ever did. What would I plug on the power strip?. I guess it could be useful if you have guests at home sleeping in the trailer?

The get together is in September NNNNNOOOO I'LL BE HOPEFULLY IN October😎🌲🌄

Im a little confused on the battery system. If I plug into shore power without having a 12 V battery what exactly will this power?

That last trailer appears to have a water tank with a road shower. I’m just curious why you would go with an additional 4 gallon tank on top of the 21. Is that a bit much or would you use them differently?

Has me worried about my choice in electrical package. Got the 12V prep with basic solar prep. Figured I would only be out for weekends at a time but I’m wondering if it will be enough. I have extra batteries that I use for my boat... would I be able to switch them out easily? Would I be able to use a portable power station/electric gen? How much more juice would a portable solar set up get me? So many questions I know 😂

Matt, quick question…… been serious looking now for a few weeks at these hikers. But I have a question. The top cross bars can they hold a kyack? If so, do you know the max weight on those. We have a truck and can place in truck as needed, but would b nice to place on top. Thanks, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Im trying to understand the difference between the Glass vs. Glass with Slimeline solar panel options. Do you know which glass panels were pictured in this video? Does anyone have any advice on this?

When's the date in September

Can you stand on the Mid Range fenders?

Are you able to get AC units yet?

I’d rather choose my own pure sine inverter.

"Pure swine inverter" There are so many joke from that statement. I cant believe after a year, no one has called that one out. Bacon is better than sine waves. Pork before frequently. Those are so bad, ask me tomorrow.

Is Sept the only month for gathering? I'm off in October bummer

What about service & repair in so. Calif. ?