The 3rd annual Bushwhacker Boil and Tiny Camper Meetup is on again this summer in Hot Springs, NC! The date for this year’s rally is July 24 - July 29; Make sure to book your site via the link below and we hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-bushwhacker-boil-and-tiny-camper-meetup-tickets-847420636937?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR1hh4dgdRpAzmAg6yo1V_dVD8W53Yg7gGQYIy_gJj05ehTwPi7rfnNPrks
An afterthought. I have a buddy with the ROK. He pulls it with a Tacoma. I’m getting slightly better fuel economy, but shouldn’t, the Tacoma has a slightly better MPG standard. My theory is the flat rear on the ROK vs the taper on the SK. I guess it matters for the long haul. Just as long as I have an outdoor kitchen…
You are 100% spot on. The flat back causes a serious increase in drag, the effects become more and more profound the faster you travel. With flat-back trailers, you really see the mpg drop between 60 and 70 mph. Going faster is even worse.
Brian, I have the FreeSolo version of this same camper. My wife and I absolutely love it and we spent three weeks in it last summer. It is an amazing little trailer that pulls great behind my Jeep Wrangler 4xe. It works just fine for us but we do go out in our 5th wheel occasionally as well. Anyway, I hope this one catches on because it is great for us. Excellent review and if you or your viewers want to see more on it cruse over to my channel and take a look at what we have done with ours. Take care, Pat
I'm so happy that you're binging out on the videos, I really appreciate it! I second the idea that people should swing over and check out your channel, there's lots of great content on camping!!
We bought the FreeSolo version of this and we love it! It has is the super fan (OEM VERSION)that’s not reversible, but 3 speed and very nice to have. I need to mention that the fridge vents into the cabin, so if you’re prepping for a trip, crack the roof vent or keep the hatch cracked open, or it will cook itself. I leave the vent open just a little while traveling to keep it vented. Also, it has a 24 gallon fresh water storage, so those long boondock weekends are better with that much water.
Your info on the fridge here was very good to hear. It wasn't until I was editing this video that I wondered how about venting took place. I wonder if there's some modifications to address this. Thanks for watching!
We traded our Bushwacker 10FB for a 12SK and have been very pleased with the 12SK. The slide out kitchen fits our use much better and the front storage holds our Hasika awning, propane firepit, butane stove and fold up camp toilet with plenty of room left. The hot water and outdoor shower are great and we added a swing out shower enclosure as well. We laughed with your comment about the water draining on the outside of the air conditioner. I have just been eyeball leveling our camper and ended up with a wet bed after coming back to camp at about 10:00 one night. We use a level now and that has not happened again. Thanks Brian for the great content!
That's great to hear! I've seen people have had the same issues with some of the building quality at Braxton Creek, but overall, people seem really happy with a 12' BW. The AC tilt is the same with my 10', gotta keep that water running outside... lol
I bought a 12SK at the same time the video aired. I had the same leaky rear kitchen on my 10FB as a lot of people, yet my 2 yr old 10 FB sold for slightly less than I paid for it. Lots of interest. I added an 8 ft awning. Replaced the over-marketed Blackstone, which I thing wastes gas, adding a two burner unit. One 100W glass panel but intend to add the 100 Watt CIGS panel to the front roof radius. Two 12V batteries in series, mainly because I had them. Just stayed in it for 10 Days in the Ozarks. Put 1200 miles on it behind a 4Runner. Perfect combination. I think the fridge could be upgraded but time will tell. I will put a plug-in on it so I can switch it out for a cooler if my solar can’t keep up with it. Plenty to consider but overall an improvement over the 10FB. I also noticed that the build quality overall is better than past Bushwackers.
I am saving up my pennies over the winter for one of those 200W CIGS panels for next season. I saw a great comparison video on Johnny's Weekend channel and they lived up to their promise. But even with 15% sales they're still $$$$$$.
I absolutely HAVE to get around to making some follow up videos on CIGS.. sometimes it's tough In my perspective, they have over delivered and over performed. I'm a huge fan! They are still very expensive but will be my go to choice for a lot of installations moving forward.
Loving the Bushwhacker videos my man. I'm purchasing the 12ROK Radical and one of the things I know I will mod is the lack of a tongue box. I'd like to have a couple of batteries to go in there. I do a lot of back-and-forth fast drives from Virginia to Oklahoma. Now's it's time to stop and smell the roses. Going off road for 2024 and a few Nascar events.
Love the videos. Have you seen the 12ROK model yet? I just purchased one. Same concept as the 10hd with back galley and the features of the 12sk. The reason foremost was the length of the bed. I'm 6'-2" and having a 74" mattress makes the difference. Also the back galley is less radius so better hands on. Weird they put a fireplace in it though. Would love to see you review it if you come across one. Cheers!
That's really exciting to hear! Although I have seen a ton of photos and videos, that people have sent me, I have not been able to do an in person review yet. If we end up in the same neck of the woods, I'd be happy to take a tour! Thanks for watching.
I recorded a lot of shots when I did the job, but I've not put it together into a video. Maybe I should get around to go back and putting together a video on the install, it's been one of my favorite modifications.
Not sure you're joking or not about the leaking galley. Have they looked at how skylights, hatches, or NEMA boxes are constructed? Maybe I'll look for some pics on the interwebs to see how they're doing it.
Unfortunately, I was not joking. It's pretty annoying, but the galley door on the thousands of Bushwhackers they've sold has consistently leaked. They've known about the problem and have done nothing. Typically, it does not actually leak through the center of the hurricane hinge. The issue is when the door is open. Whether it's raining, or there's condensation clinging to the door, when it runs back down towards the underside of the hurricane hinge, it wraps around and drips inside the galley. Most teardrop camper designs, including the home builds, have easily solved this issue by providing an extension of the hurricane hinge. It functions like a drip edge, so the water can clear the weatherstripping and drip away outside. Braxton Creek refuses to do this, and most Bushwhacker owners have to dry their gallery door in the morning before opening and not use in the rain. Almost every Bushwhacker I've ever toured has some water damage in the corner of their galley. Their grand solution was to not make a galley door, and replace it with a slide out kitchen . It's nice but still baffling.
Amazing!! We have taken out five or six times. Needed a few mods/upgrades just like any other tear drop. We converted the front shelf as a bunk for our kid. Favorite part is the abundance of counter space in the rear kitchen. We were able to add in an air fry/oven. I don’t know if it’s worth the extra price but the new 12RAD (radical edition) seems pretty cool.
Brian, I've watched a lot of 10hd videos and no one talks about dealing with mold, where the big rv's do. You've spent so much time in your 10 could you let us know?
I've had zero mold or mildew issues ever with my Bushwhacker. It's something that you hear me talk about in a lot of our travel videos. Ventilation , ventilation, ventilation! Most folks don't realize that they are responsible for 99% of the humidity that enters the camper. Between the moisture that we put out while breathing and the moisture that comes off our bodies through evaporation, we are filling a very small space with warm humid air. If we don't address it, it becomes a breeding ground for mildew and mold. The air conditioner and furnace strip moisture from the air very quickly and can be used. The roof vent has to be open as much as possible, with the fan running whenever you can, circulating the air helps a ton. If despite your best effort, you wake up and there's moisture on the interior of the windows, wipe it off, open the windows and vent, and run the fan on high for a while after you get out of the camper. I could probably do a whole video on tips and tricks, but this is the main stuff. If you pay attention to the humidity, and ventilate it after you've been in there for a while, he won't have mold. Hope this helps, stay dry !
The 3rd annual Bushwhacker Boil and Tiny Camper Meetup is on again this summer in Hot Springs, NC! The date for this year’s rally is July 24 - July 29; Make sure to book your site via the link below and we hope to see you there!
www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-bushwhacker-boil-and-tiny-camper-meetup-tickets-847420636937?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR1hh4dgdRpAzmAg6yo1V_dVD8W53Yg7gGQYIy_gJj05ehTwPi7rfnNPrks
An afterthought. I have a buddy with the ROK. He pulls it with a Tacoma. I’m getting slightly better fuel economy, but shouldn’t, the Tacoma has a slightly better MPG standard.
My theory is the flat rear on the ROK vs the taper on the SK. I guess it matters for the long haul. Just as long as I have an outdoor kitchen…
You are 100% spot on. The flat back causes a serious increase in drag, the effects become more and more profound the faster you travel. With flat-back trailers, you really see the mpg drop between 60 and 70 mph. Going faster is even worse.
Brian,
I have the FreeSolo version of this same camper. My wife and I absolutely love it and we spent three weeks in it last summer. It is an amazing little trailer that pulls great behind my Jeep Wrangler 4xe. It works just fine for us but we do go out in our 5th wheel occasionally as well. Anyway, I hope this one catches on because it is great for us. Excellent review and if you or your viewers want to see more on it cruse over to my channel and take a look at what we have done with ours.
Take care,
Pat
I'm so happy that you're binging out on the videos, I really appreciate it! I second the idea that people should swing over and check out your channel, there's lots of great content on camping!!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you. I appreciate you saying that.
Was wondering when the 12SK would make its DIYOL debut; nice tour!
Thank you, it was fun to do. We have another video coming out on an SK with some mods!
We bought the FreeSolo version of this and we love it! It has is the super fan (OEM VERSION)that’s not reversible, but 3 speed and very nice to have. I need to mention that the fridge vents into the cabin, so if you’re prepping for a trip, crack the roof vent or keep the hatch cracked open, or it will cook itself. I leave the vent open just a little while traveling to keep it vented. Also, it has a 24 gallon fresh water storage, so those long boondock weekends are better with that much water.
Your info on the fridge here was very good to hear. It wasn't until I was editing this video that I wondered how about venting took place. I wonder if there's some modifications to address this.
Thanks for watching!
We traded our Bushwacker 10FB for a 12SK and have been very pleased with the 12SK. The slide out kitchen fits our use much better and the front storage holds our Hasika awning, propane firepit, butane stove and fold up camp toilet with plenty of room left. The hot water and outdoor shower are great and we added a swing out shower enclosure as well. We laughed with your comment about the water draining on the outside of the air conditioner. I have just been eyeball leveling our camper and ended up with a wet bed after coming back to camp at about 10:00 one night. We use a level now and that has not happened again. Thanks Brian for the great content!
That's great to hear! I've seen people have had the same issues with some of the building quality at Braxton Creek, but overall, people seem really happy with a 12' BW.
The AC tilt is the same with my 10', gotta keep that water running outside... lol
Been waiting on this and the 12ROK video
More coming...
What are your thoughts about the new 12 ROK Radical series?
@@michaellaserre1624
Ive liked what Ive seen online, but I havent been able to look one over in person yet
I bought a 12SK at the same time the video aired. I had the same leaky rear kitchen on my 10FB as a lot of people, yet my 2 yr old 10 FB sold for slightly less than I paid for it. Lots of interest.
I added an 8 ft awning. Replaced the over-marketed Blackstone, which I thing wastes gas, adding a two burner unit. One 100W glass panel but intend to add the 100 Watt CIGS panel to the front roof radius. Two 12V batteries in series, mainly because I had them. Just stayed in it for 10 Days in the Ozarks. Put 1200 miles on it behind a 4Runner. Perfect combination.
I think the fridge could be upgraded but time will tell. I will put a plug-in on it so I can switch it out for a cooler if my solar can’t keep up with it. Plenty to consider but overall an improvement over the 10FB. I also noticed that the build quality overall is better than past Bushwackers.
That's great to hear, seems like you have some awesome mods planned and are getting some amazing use out of the rig.
Thank you for watching !
I like both designs (10ft/12ft) for different reasons and think having options is a good thing!
I agree, it's nice to have options. I had some concerns at first, but I think the 12 footer will be a perfect fit for some people.
I am saving up my pennies over the winter for one of those 200W CIGS panels for next season. I saw a great comparison video on Johnny's Weekend channel and they lived up to their promise. But even with 15% sales they're still $$$$$$.
I absolutely HAVE to get around to making some follow up videos on CIGS.. sometimes it's tough
In my perspective, they have over delivered and over performed. I'm a huge fan! They are still very expensive but will be my go to choice for a lot of installations moving forward.
I picked one up on the last Amazon sale earlier in October and got a 100 watt CIGS panel for $195.
Loving the Bushwhacker videos my man. I'm purchasing the 12ROK Radical and one of the things I know I will mod is the lack of a tongue box. I'd like to have a couple of batteries to go in there. I do a lot of back-and-forth fast drives from Virginia to Oklahoma. Now's it's time to stop and smell the roses. Going off road for 2024 and a few Nascar events.
That sounds like a boatload of fun. I'm heading from New York to Oklahoma this week.... lot of windshield time
Nice setup “Someone x 2”.
3x for me!
Eliminating the rear Galley door to eliminate the rear Galley leaks. That was funny but sadly it was probably true as well
I'm gonna stand by it being true... lol
Love the videos. Have you seen the 12ROK model yet? I just purchased one. Same concept as the 10hd with back galley and the features of the 12sk. The reason foremost was the length of the bed. I'm 6'-2" and having a 74" mattress makes the difference. Also the back galley is less radius so better hands on. Weird they put a fireplace in it though. Would love to see you review it if you come across one. Cheers!
That's really exciting to hear! Although I have seen a ton of photos and videos, that people have sent me, I have not been able to do an in person review yet. If we end up in the same neck of the woods, I'd be happy to take a tour! Thanks for watching.
That’s a nice one!
Thanks for watching!
Very nice! I would like to see some mods on the bushwhacker plus model’s hopefully in the future?
I believe we have a plus featured in the next video or the one after that😉
awesome 🙂
Pretty cool, something for everyone!
Great job on this Video Brian! Do I see that you now have a tongue box on your 10SS? Have you ever done a video on that?
I recorded a lot of shots when I did the job, but I've not put it together into a video. Maybe I should get around to go back and putting together a video on the install, it's been one of my favorite modifications.
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes I would love to see that!
Not sure you're joking or not about the leaking galley. Have they looked at how skylights, hatches, or NEMA boxes are constructed? Maybe I'll look for some pics on the interwebs to see how they're doing it.
Unfortunately, I was not joking. It's pretty annoying, but the galley door on the thousands of Bushwhackers they've sold has consistently leaked. They've known about the problem and have done nothing.
Typically, it does not actually leak through the center of the hurricane hinge. The issue is when the door is open. Whether it's raining, or there's condensation clinging to the door, when it runs back down towards the underside of the hurricane hinge, it wraps around and drips inside the galley.
Most teardrop camper designs, including the home builds, have easily solved this issue by providing an extension of the hurricane hinge. It functions like a drip edge, so the water can clear the weatherstripping and drip away outside. Braxton Creek refuses to do this, and most Bushwhacker owners have to dry their gallery door in the morning before opening and not use in the rain. Almost every Bushwhacker I've ever toured has some water damage in the corner of their galley.
Their grand solution was to not make a galley door, and replace it with a slide out kitchen . It's nice but still baffling.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Oddly baffling.
Great review! Just purchased the 2024 bushwacker 12sk, where did you get the sink drain and extension?
Cheers from Montana!
I'll try to look into that for you, I'm not sure where he got it.
Congratulations on the new camper, have fun!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Home Depot 1" tubing
Nice video, but just one question. Why do you need to heat hot water?
For some, dishes and bathing becomes a lot easier. I still heat water on the stove people seem to love the h20 heaters.
@@DIYOutdoorLife guess you are not getting my question right. Why do you need a "hot water heater" to heat water that is already "hot"?
LOL... I guess I'm getting slow
Why do you drive on a parkway and park in a driveway?
If you are coming through Ohio any time soon? I have that new Bushwhacker 12ROK.
I might be heading out that way in the fall, I would love to meet up to do a review of the 12 ROK! Keep me in the loop, thanks for watching!
How are you liking the 12 ROK? Waiting on one in my area in order to view.
Amazing!! We have taken out five or six times. Needed a few mods/upgrades just like any other tear drop. We converted the front shelf as a bunk for our kid. Favorite part is the abundance of counter space in the rear kitchen. We were able to add in an air fry/oven. I don’t know if it’s worth the extra price but the new 12RAD (radical edition) seems pretty cool.
Brian, I've watched a lot of 10hd videos and no one talks about dealing with mold, where the big rv's do. You've spent so much time in your 10 could you let us know?
I've had zero mold or mildew issues ever with my Bushwhacker.
It's something that you hear me talk about in a lot of our travel videos. Ventilation , ventilation, ventilation!
Most folks don't realize that they are responsible for 99% of the humidity that enters the camper. Between the moisture that we put out while breathing and the moisture that comes off our bodies through evaporation, we are filling a very small space with warm humid air. If we don't address it, it becomes a breeding ground for mildew and mold.
The air conditioner and furnace strip moisture from the air very quickly and can be used. The roof vent has to be open as much as possible, with the fan running whenever you can, circulating the air helps a ton. If despite your best effort, you wake up and there's moisture on the interior of the windows, wipe it off, open the windows and vent, and run the fan on high for a while after you get out of the camper.
I could probably do a whole video on tips and tricks, but this is the main stuff. If you pay attention to the humidity, and ventilate it after you've been in there for a while, he won't have mold.
Hope this helps, stay dry !
@DIYOutdoorLife have watched your vids 2 and 3 or more time, will keep my ears tuned need those water bags I guess. Keep up the good work.