It’s more than just a tent. The trailer adds a lot of versatility and tows like a dream. I barely notice that it’s attached to the hitch. With the rack on top you can put luggage carrier or kayaks or bikes. So, a little more versatile than just a tent or pop up camper. We bought ours at the factory, which is in Brevard North Carolina. I can see how some folks might consider it a little pricey, but it works great for our purposes and value or bang for the buck is an individual thing.
A family of 4 that included 2 small kids pulled in across from us. We were already about 1/3 through with staking our tent. We are experienced campers. First thing one adult did was to take down bikes and the mom and kids rolled away to the swings. The other adult popped up this tent before we were done. Unbelievably fast. Two years later, we just bought one yesterday. Looking forward to our Go's first trip.
This set-up costs $10,000+. This is basically an elevated tent. How are you going to set it up or break it down when it's dark?! If one wants a tent trailer, might as well get something like the Space Trailer, for a fraction of the cost, and mount a high quality clam-shell tent on it, like an Alu-Cab, or similar. The tent will set up in just seconds. If you want a toy hauler with tent on top, there are other options as well.
i bought a new cargo 7x12 and converted it into a dual purpose utility/camper for 8 g. This is a bear buritta for city slickers. Tent on wheels that cost more then 15 g in Canada
Brilliant, great design, very verstile. Price tho, how can you compete. 8x10 full aluminum trailer is 4k, and a tent 500 bucks. Its really hard to justify regardless of compact size and design
This is the classic "before I owned"/"after I owned". Yes, when I saw the price point at first, I was a bit flabbergasted. Part of it is (I think) that it's not just an 8x10 full aluminum trailer. It's custom designed/manufactured for this purpose. With the exception of the hitch (as best I remember), everything else is made in the US. The tent material is of a much higher quality than any other I've ever had (discounting canvas, of course). Instead of bouncy leaf springs, they opted for a Dexter Torsion Axle. I'm not entirely sure what that means, but when I said those words to a relative that told me I would need sway bars (also something I did not know about), the response was "oh... never mind then". I have a gadget addiction, and this is one big expensive gadget. I'm no stranger to the the buyer's remorse that comes with realizing you spent too much money on something that you could have accomplished just as well more cheaply. I have never had any regrets bout my SylvanSport Go.
@@tivolutionist It does look well built, and extremely well thought out. We have been trying to find something used so it isn't too much of a shocker LOL American made, absolutely appreciated, after recent events there should be more pressure on "in country for country". Happy camping!!!
What isn't? What I mean is when is setting up camp in the rain ever "fun"? Even if it's just pressing the "auto level" button and waiting out the rain inside the air conditioned RV, it's still more "conveniently dry" than "fun" in my mind.
Oh my this lady reading the instructions it's like reading a novel too much setup time and tear down for tent on wheels just buy a pop up trailer easier and less time to setup. The weekend is over now tear it down time to go home.
This is because it's a demonstration of instructions. It's not supposed to be fast or practiced. I have no experience with setup or teardown of a pop up. From start to finish with my Go, however, set up is around 15 (casual) minutes real time by myself (which is great, as it frees others up for setup of the rest of camp). Teardown is even faster.
How many steps?! Geez. It would suck to buy something so cumbersome. It’s better to get a roof tent and climb up to the roof to sleep. It would be less hassle, for sure than putting this together. No way. Not for me.
Everything K, amazing but no toilet, kitchen n more....... Difficult during many climate 2travel. Instead hard platform all the four corners wud b better than the tarpouline sheet tey r waterproof, foldable very few guds but many bads. I hope preferably hard metal cud b better
For the price it seems really too cumbersome for what it is, a pop up used costs less, has more features and is easier to deploy and take down. I will say the trailer itself is a nice design and I could see marketing it with just a pop up tent. As a combined unit it's just too many steps. They should market the trailer for way less money.
@@virsapiensfortisest922 it also hauls gear or toys while being towed. It can be 48" tall for hauling toys, gear, quads, etc, and a roof rack for bikes, kayaks, and hard or soft sided cases. Bit more than a pop up. I agree $10,000 is rather steep and even considering the toy hauling capabilities.
@@susanlea7759 absolutely. "tent on a small trailer. Nothing more" is so very inaccurate. As for the supposition of 90% profit, that might very well be true if 90% of it were made in China instead of the US. The price is steep, but I've never regretted a penny of it.
Way too complicated and time-consuming for $10K+. If you want a pop-up tent, get a Gazelle T4 for $350, which has about the same amount of space. Add a Space Trailer for $4500, and you're still way under $10K with a much more versatile setup (e.g. actual enclosed cargo space so all your stuff doesn't get soaked in the rain).
10k though? Yeah I don't think so. Just buy a $200 pop-up tent and throw all your crap in it, tow your bikes, get an inflatable kayak. Done. All for less than 2k.
Step #1 always chock the tires regardless of if you think your on level ground.🙂✌🏻
Love this little camper ! Great video ! 💪🏼
It’s more than just a tent. The trailer adds a lot of versatility and tows like a dream. I barely notice that it’s attached to the hitch. With the rack on top you can put luggage carrier or kayaks or bikes. So, a little more versatile than just a tent or pop up camper. We bought ours at the factory, which is in Brevard North Carolina. I can see how some folks might consider it a little pricey, but it works great for our purposes and value or bang for the buck is an individual thing.
I would also point out that the video is 9 minutes long. That might be a few minutes short of what it takes to set up in “real time”, but not by much.
@@TheParot161 It was definitely a longer process the first few times, but now it's very close, even if you don't allow for "editting in post"
I love this, an amazing piece of engineering. Set up seems straight forward and great job on the demo video.
A family of 4 that included 2 small kids pulled in across from us. We were already about 1/3 through with staking our tent. We are experienced campers. First thing one adult did was to take down bikes and the mom and kids rolled away to the swings. The other adult popped up this tent before we were done. Unbelievably fast. Two years later, we just bought one yesterday. Looking forward to our Go's first trip.
I've started watching YT videos on this thing....probably won't be long before I have one! 😆
SylvanSport tents and trailers are the best for camping. Everything has been thought through to the last screw... Congratulations.
The best pop-up ever built!
This set-up costs $10,000+. This is basically an elevated tent. How are you going to set it up or break it down when it's dark?! If one wants a tent trailer, might as well get something like the Space Trailer, for a fraction of the cost, and mount a high quality clam-shell tent on it, like an Alu-Cab, or similar. The tent will set up in just seconds. If you want a toy hauler with tent on top, there are other options as well.
i bought a new cargo 7x12 and converted it into a dual purpose utility/camper for 8 g. This is a bear buritta for city slickers. Tent on wheels that cost more then 15 g in Canada
Great instructions
Looks great set up, but its just a tent off the ground. I am done with tents!
Cheers
Is the trailer big enough for a motorcycle? Or just bikes?
Brilliant, great design, very verstile. Price tho, how can you compete. 8x10 full aluminum trailer is 4k, and a tent 500 bucks. Its really hard to justify regardless of compact size and design
This is the classic "before I owned"/"after I owned". Yes, when I saw the price point at first, I was a bit flabbergasted. Part of it is (I think) that it's not just an 8x10 full aluminum trailer. It's custom designed/manufactured for this purpose. With the exception of the hitch (as best I remember), everything else is made in the US. The tent material is of a much higher quality than any other I've ever had (discounting canvas, of course). Instead of bouncy leaf springs, they opted for a Dexter Torsion Axle. I'm not entirely sure what that means, but when I said those words to a relative that told me I would need sway bars (also something I did not know about), the response was "oh... never mind then". I have a gadget addiction, and this is one big expensive gadget. I'm no stranger to the the buyer's remorse that comes with realizing you spent too much money on something that you could have accomplished just as well more cheaply. I have never had any regrets bout my SylvanSport Go.
@@tivolutionist It does look well built, and extremely well thought out. We have been trying to find something used so it isn't too much of a shocker LOL American made, absolutely appreciated, after recent events there should be more pressure on "in country for country". Happy camping!!!
@@tivolutionist a torsion axle will eventually sag and require replacement - a leaf spring axle will not.
@@anthonyhitchings1051 thank you! I was unaware. It's there a way to guestimate useful life based on average load/hours of usage?
@@anthonyhitchings1051 Mine is 6 years old and not sagging. Have not heard of this from other Go owners either.
How long is the average set up solo traveler?
Interested to find out where they found the extended upward coupler?
Can this be pulled with a Chevy Spark? 💚
Seems like a lot of work
Geee, for that money, might as well get me a roof top tent.
I have never seen a utility hearse
Must be fun in the rain. 🌧🌧🌧
What isn't? What I mean is when is setting up camp in the rain ever "fun"? Even if it's just pressing the "auto level" button and waiting out the rain inside the air conditioned RV, it's still more "conveniently dry" than "fun" in my mind.
That's a lot of work
Thank you for showing how the Sylvansport Go gets set up, not by a guy, but by a woman.
had to
make it about sex really
The tent and poles remind me of a tent I got my kids when they were little. And it cost $20.
Oh my this lady reading the instructions it's like reading a novel too much setup time and tear down for tent on wheels just buy a pop up trailer easier and less time to setup. The weekend is over now tear it down time to go home.
This is because it's a demonstration of instructions. It's not supposed to be fast or practiced. I have no experience with setup or teardown of a pop up. From start to finish with my Go, however, set up is around 15 (casual) minutes real time by myself (which is great, as it frees others up for setup of the rest of camp). Teardown is even faster.
"thou shalt do the dance" - God (Evan Almighty)
There’s NO PARKING BRAKE?? Yikes!
im tired just watching this, and the inside isnt even set up yet
Definitely talked me out of this little puppy! :Looks *complicated* not sure how you'd remember half of this
It's really not that hard.
Nah. I've had a harder time with "easy up" tents than my Go. It's pretty intuitive, actually.
$14,000 price tag. I can buy a good trailer for $1000, a good tent for $800. I dont know where the money is going.
So cute, but so much easier just to put a tent up.
From my own personal experience, that depends entirely on the tent
Le temps de tout monté ta déjà pris une averse
a pop tent with half hour of work just for the take down ! not to mention the 10k price tag , for a pop tent!
How many steps?! Geez. It would suck to buy something so cumbersome. It’s better to get a roof tent and climb up to the roof to sleep. It would be less hassle, for sure than putting this together. No way. Not for me.
Everything K, amazing but no toilet, kitchen n more.......
Difficult during many climate 2travel.
Instead hard platform all the four corners wud b better than the tarpouline sheet tey r waterproof, foldable very few guds but many bads. I hope preferably hard metal cud b better
PS: that is NOT the driver's side, the drivers side is on the RIGHT!!!! ( looking at the rear bumper)- you are cranking on the PASSANGERS side :-))
Set up very time consuming
2 much work.
I got tired just watching her set it up!! Better off just buying a tent.
Has to be easier, one step pop-up and one step tear-down.
Wish they had a hardwall version. Not a fan of bears or $1500 tents! Those instructions never end. That tent should set up itself.
For the price it seems really too cumbersome for what it is, a pop up used costs less, has more features and is easier to deploy and take down. I will say the trailer itself is a nice design and I could see marketing it with just a pop up tent. As a combined unit it's just too many steps. They should market the trailer for way less money.
Agreed. It's a tent on a small trailer. Nothing more. They probably pocket 90% of the price.
@@virsapiensfortisest922 it also hauls gear or toys while being towed. It can be 48" tall for hauling toys, gear, quads, etc, and a roof rack for bikes, kayaks, and hard or soft sided cases. Bit more than a pop up. I agree $10,000 is rather steep and even considering the toy hauling capabilities.
@@susanlea7759 absolutely. "tent on a small trailer. Nothing more" is so very inaccurate. As for the supposition of 90% profit, that might very well be true if 90% of it were made in China instead of the US. The price is steep, but I've never regretted a penny of it.
I absolutely disagree that the Go is more difficult to deploy or take down. I can manage in 15 minutes by myself without pushing it.
Way too complicated and time-consuming for $10K+. If you want a pop-up tent, get a Gazelle T4 for $350, which has about the same amount of space. Add a Space Trailer for $4500, and you're still way under $10K with a much more versatile setup (e.g. actual enclosed cargo space so all your stuff doesn't get soaked in the rain).
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Yours for only $15,000🤪
10k though? Yeah I don't think so. Just buy a $200 pop-up tent and throw all your crap in it, tow your bikes, get an inflatable kayak. Done. All for less than 2k.
Too much hassle.
Less than any tent I've ever owned.
Ah, a glorified ten that costs four thousand dollars and setting it up is needlessly complicated. There are much better systems out there than this.