Scout Yoho Camper Tour | The Mortells
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2021
- We met up with Scout owner, Brett (@taco.scout), to get a tour of his Yoho camper and learn more about his Toyota Tacoma.
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Thanks for watching! Make sure to check out our other Scout Campers tour videos:
Olympic - ua-cam.com/video/4ZktpqyY4HU/v-deo.html
Kenai - ua-cam.com/video/5nz6ZA8Kybw/v-deo.html
Dude I’m considering getting one of these and trying to live in it full time. I’m so close to making the plunge and taking on a crazy adventure in my life
It is worth it! We have loved our 2 years living full time in our Kenai. Reach out if you have any questions on it!
Same. Go!
Nice to see a detailed video of the smaller Scout camper.
Most of the other videos out there are of the larger version.
Very cool!
Glad it was helpful!
Good presentation Man! I find some people who make presentations are too much into themselves instead of the product itself. You did good Bro! Gratitude.
Glad you appreciated it! The guy in the video is our friend Brett and he did a great job!
Thanks!
Awesome camper, great promo
Thanks! It is a great camper.
I love it, saving for one for my 2020 GMC Canyon
Thanks! The Canyon is a nice choice.
thanks for the video !
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Great review!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I just realize you filmed this in Highlands Ranch. I used to live just around the corner in one of the closest neighborhoods to the stadium. I need to move to CO.
Oh cool! We lived in Edgewater, further north. We weren't too familiar with Highlands Ranch ourselves.
Good afternoon from Godley Texas,
I have watched all your videos, great job.
I do have a couple of questions. When the solar vent is set to exhaust can you actually feel the air being drawn outside, with the windows closed, opened, and partially opened?
Two, What is the width of the gap from the truck bed rail to the camper?
Thanks, looking forward to your next adventure.
Hi John! Thanks for watching our channel.
In our Scout Olympic, we can sometimes slightly feel the air being pulled outside, but I wouldn't say it's very noticeable. The camper is insulated pretty well and stays pretty cool even in hot, dry temps. We're looking into getting fans for the inside to help move the air around better though.
On our rig, the gap width is slightly wider than the width of the wheel well in the bed.
This would be my first choice for truck campers.
We definitely recommend them!
@@TheMortells This combined with the new WESTCOTT hitch mounted tire carrier is a great option. The only thing that concerns me is the limited storage options. It almost makes sense to mount Roam 95Ls up top, or a Yakima CBX cargo box, and Fishing Poll Cargo Box. I would have to option out of the Goal Zero for the new BB 200ah kit.
the more I look into scout yoho for my ranger, the more I lean for a FWC. It looks just massive on the back of a truck, whereas the fwc is sleek. Wish I could see these in person to get a good idea
The FWCs are definitely more sleek looking but we are very glad to not have to 'pop' the top ever time we get to camp or want to make a quick lunch in the camper!
I'm going for the Goodyear Duratrac tires. Matt's Offroad Recovery swears by them.
Been running them for 10 years in Montana and absolutely love them,have them on my jeep and fullsize f150
Good to know. Thanks y'all!
Thanks for showing us around. How tall are you and how is the bed length?
Sure thing! Brett is 6' tall and just fits lengthwise in the bed. It might be a bit tight for anyone over 6'.
Great Video! What aftermarket leafspring setup did you go with? I have a 2nd gen tacoma as well. All I am seeing is the OME heavy load leafsprings. But they are only rated to 660lbs. I am wondering what the best setup is for a scout.
I forget the details of Brett's suspension. You could reach out to him directly on IG @taco.scout to get more information.
We ordered the Yoho. 95% of our inquiries responded not to get to get the diesel heater. All videos still feature the Dickinson P9000 Newport, which has been discontinued by Scout. The P9000 is available and in inventory @ Dickinson Marine. If anyone has installed this heater, please offer some direction. Thank you
Honestly we love our Dickinson heater but have debated on switching to the diesel heater. One of the main reasons is having a thermostat so you can set and maintain a certain temperature. While we have never used a diesel heater before we have heard good things from many other people about them.
Does the the goal zero start working when inside temps get better or is it the solar panel that acts up?
It's the actual goal zero battery itself that won't accept a charge when it gets too cold, but you can still use the banked power and once it warms up it'll start charging again.
There's a lot to like about the Scout TC: the structure itself and the overall weight, plus the simplicity of components. But personally I found the seating in the Yoho model to be lacking. The seat bottom front to back is just way too short to be comfortable. I felt like I was sitting on a narrow ledge with a 90 degree wall at my back, which to me made the dinette useless. I didn't convert to the bed layout while touring this model like Brett did in the vid, and recognize that may make for more comfortable lounging. And I understand the need for access to attach the ratchet straps (another like), but that sure does not make for a nice look on the Tacoma.
We definitely agree on the pros you listed! We haven't spent time traveling in the Yoho, so it's tough to speak to the point about the seating area - sounds like a fair point though. If it were us, I imagine we would lounge more frequently with the bed layout to have more seating space. And we do like the L shape dinette area that the Yoho and Kenai have and think there's a lot of benefit to that particular layout to maximize floor space.
i 'understand' being in Colorado...why you would want a 'Hard Sided' Camper...but it Looks So High!! ...how does it 'feel' in Crosswinds on the interstates? seems like so much 'wasted' space...in the bed of truck?...i've considered the Scout...but these Hard shells...could be 'Out of my Budget'? i'm 'Swaying' more to the likes of a Alu-Cab Canopy..Vagabond Drfter...GoFastCamper...I Do like some of the 'Minimalistic 'FEATURES' of the SCOUT!!..'Love' the dickinsin propane Heater!! None the less..Great Camper Sir!! ..STAY SAFE!!!... Enjoy! Cheers from Canada!
Thanks for watching! We love it and hardly notice it on flat roads, but we did need to get used to the height. There are lots of great options out there, but we're happy with the Scout. We also LOVE the Dickinson heater :)
Brett, on your new camper, did you switch the diesel heater?
Thank you
Nope - we have kept the Newport Dickinson fireplace but we would be tempted to switch to a diesel heater at some point for the thermostat alone.
How does the payload with the Tacoma and camper work?
Check out @taco.scout on instagram - he has a live recording where he talks about this in detail!
What type of rear leaf spring/bumper did you install?
I forget the details of Brett's suspension. You could reach out to him directly on IG @taco.scout to get more information.
Did you have to add airbags/suspension/brake upgrades for your Tacoma?
He says he changed the leaf springs and added sumo springs. Kinda like air bags.
Also feel free to check out @taco.scout on instagram - he has a video on there where he talks about this in more detail.
Any modifications needed to suspension? I understand its about 900 lbs? I need to sleep two kids, is there an option for bigger lower bed?
taco.scout did install sumo springs but I think that is the only suspension upgrades that he did.
Im up in Maine... the power/battery they supply is not good for cold weather.. is there any problems using a bluetti in the unit? Just do not know if there is any proprietary parts involved..
We know other people who have switched out to bluetti instead of the Goal Zero but I am not sure if it is a simple plug and play or not.
Does the yoho come with the ladder?
The ladder is only provided with the rooftop tent, which isn't an option for the Yoho, unfortunately.
What was the wait time like?
We got ours earlier on with about a 4 month lead time. It's a longer wait now, but not exactly sure how long at the moment.
So how long did it take you to get it once you ordered it?
Hey Jonathan, the lead times are getting longer as the Scouts become more popular. I think right now deliveries are being scheduled for September/October but reach out to Scout to get exact dates.
@@TheMortells I’ve bought one since making this comment thanks
@@jonny_mazerati9410 glad to hear you got one! We are loving ours!
Pardon, was that a lithium battery under there? Is that what powers the camper?
Yup! A Portable Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Lithium Power Station and a 175W Renogy Flexible Solar Panel on the roof
That really sucks to hear about parts that froze. Was hoping to use it on the ski mountains for overnight camping but guess I'll have to find something else.
The part that froze was only because it was left in the camper while it wasn't being used. If you are actually staying in the camper and using the fire place then it won't freeze! Just make sure to pull out the life saver Jerry can when you aren't using the camper!
@@TheMortells Oh, you mean there was water left in the jerry can spigot when it was just sitting during the winter? How cold would you say it got? I would hope to be able to leave the trailer for at least six hours when we’re parked at the mountain. I think you also said the drain froze too? We already have a 2020 Flagstaff E-Pro that we use for summer camping so getting a truck camper would just be for cold weather at the mountains. Two adults and two kids.
@@sherab2715 we often left the heat off in the camper all day long with out any issues. If you drain the water from the hose then you shouldn't have any problems while skiing.
you mentioned the kimbo camper but didnt say why you chose the scout over the kimbo. Care to tell us what were the determining factors? TIA
Hey Charles, good question. We didn't talk about this in detail with Brett, so I'd recommend reaching out to him (@taco.scout on Instagram) directly and I'm sure he'll be happy to answer your question!
Seems the scout is a more premium package then the kimbo as the scout is all solar based and easily usable for off grid for sustained periods.the kimbo still uses propane and 110v for alot of it's amenities
@@MontanaDirtRoads the video shows that it does have propane.
@@charlescasto4226 for the heat and stove, not run a fridge too, the fridge uses a fair amount of propane. used to work on these things for a living and knowing how traditional campers are made this is a game changer for how little power and propane is required to run things
@@MontanaDirtRoadstrue true.
Does the hatch ever leak
I don't think he has an any issues with the hatch leaking.
Did you run into any trouble with keeping the truck payload under its limit? I drive a 2017 TRD off-road and was wondering if could handle that camper as far as payload goes?
Also wondering...
Check out @taco.scout on instagram - he has a recorded video where he talks about the payload in more detail!
Yeah I think these would be more suited for half ton pickups.. with passengers, gear, etc. That Tacoma max payload comes up real fast.
@@asteiner9181 these are only 1000 lbs?
@@djkenny1202yeah and my Tacoma payload is 1150…
What happen to the heater?
He has a Newport Dickinson heater but that is no longer an option from Scout due to supply chain issues. Newer Scouts will come with a diesel heater option.
Will this fit an avalanche?
I don't think so due to the bed rails going up at an angle on the Avalanche. You can reach out to Scout directly on their website scoutcampers.com to confirm!
This for the truck or the camper?
The tour video is mainly about the camper but we also briefly talked about the truck as well.
How much did you pay for it?
Hey Grillo - The Yoho currently starts at $19,240 but if you fully load it with all of the options you end up closer to $24,000.
Thanks
That's good info.Imagine fancer models go up from there...and pounds originally liked olympic but think too heavy for my half ton
looks like a nice rig, with that being said it apears that it is NOT made for that truck as evidence of the large gap from bed rail to camper. This thing looks like a strong Colorado wind would tip it over!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! The gap is actually intentional so you can access the tie-down system in the bed of the truck. We definitely notice the wind more with the camper on, but it hasn't been an issue at all.
Looks like the center of gravity is too high for that truck it's looks like it's made for a deeper bed make sure she's tied down good and don't rock it too hard
Thanks for the tips! It's worked out well so far for both of our rigs, but definitely good to be careful.
Good tip. Does center of gravity differ with different campers? Didn’t realize this was something to consider. Thanks.
You guys teaching me.Have see my manual talks about center gravity.
Your so overloaded on the Tacoma .
That’s the big drawback of this camper unfortunately
Feel free to check out @taco.scout on instagram - he has a video recorded that goes into more detail about the payload.
I want know about 150 ford.Thought had extra payload but doesn't show that weight in the door
Sorry but the camper doesn’t seem to fit to me.
No need to apologize, Scouts aren't made for everyone :)
Does it fit to 5 ft bed tacoma, can still close the rear door?
Yes it would but you would have to leave your tailgate down or take it off completely.