Great review. We have an X1 but they are great to tow and work really well if you want to camp and live outside (rather than spend your time inside a caravan). As you said, they are a brilliant hub for camping and touring.
I just brought my new X2 home to Minnesota this week. I've had a AT Horizon for 10 years. The X2 has surprising amount of storage for its size. Wish the top would open like my Horizon to give complete access to inside but you can't get everything you want. I spend 4 months / year living in (around) my trailer in Death Valley National Park. Can't wait to get this new X2 sorted and headed west for the winter! Agree with the post that calls out the water delivery system (worst part of the trailer).. I'll have to rethink that and start wrenching! Also, mine came with the new HUGE 270 degree awning. Might be too much awning for the wind in DVNP...
Great trailer, I always wanted one since they first comes out. But really, for the price it is (40-50k as i remember), as an average person who makes 50-60k/yr, I would rather spend money on ultralight camping gears to lighten up my vehicle, and use the rest of the money to ship my car to africa or south america and explore the world more, 40K would last a long time. But that's just me and my thoughts. I think the debate of the price of X2 comes down to how often you gonna use the trailer, if I'm on the road 200 day a year like Ronny. I would say buying the X2 is money bloody very well spend, without any doubt. But if I only have limited time to travel each year, which is the most of us, I probably will spend less on a trailer that I only use twice a year, and more for other things, maybe upgrade my car or buy a new camera or drone.
This is a great camper and quality is brilliant. It’s fit for purpose without doubt. The issue I found with this design was the access to storage was painful, setup was long and limited to go off grid for more than a week. Water being the main restriction. Got a Lifestyle Camper - Reconn 2; now that’s next level compare to this and also 100% Aussie made
The cooker should slide out to the right through the rear panel keeping same height and angle allowing you to use its recess as more bench space while cooking. I know boat's. Cheers Bruce
Got me into researching more about Justin's Trailer after watching your videos. I even subscribed his channel, looks great and well designed, really well done at PC. Now just have to design the price a little better....
@@Camhin1 Hmmm, also somebody has to pay for all the money Justin and his family/team spend on self-indulgent overseas trips and R&D on things like the MegaRam and 6x6 Landcruiser...not to mention their TV exploits. Somebody has to pay for all that and it looks like it's gunna be the buyers of the trailers and custom-built trucks.
I’ve never used one, but a few improvements I can think of are: move the sliding pantry to the top as you pointed out, add a cargo slide to the left side of the rear cargo area to help access items,
My main gripe was the jockey wheel, tho you can ignore the rings on it and mount forward enough to open the man cave, most trips I don’t end up dropping the trailer anyways. The cables for the hatches are a pain when they don’t line up they can eat at the rubber seal, switched to small chains and it’s been working great !
Alternative cooker to consider would be the Coleman Dual Fuel rather than LPG gas cooker - is storm proof cooking, dont have to carry LPG gas (which must be stored on outside of vehicle and can quietly leak and leave an empty bottle) but instead using shellite (which I can store in several 1L containers inside vehicle).
Just been up to Cape York from sw WA via Adelaide, Birdsville and Tasmania. Towing a Drifta WUHT trailer behind the GU. Love the camper, it cost a bit more at just over 50k, it's heavier but it is better equipped. Once you get "your system" of living out of a camper sorted out they are great. Been away for 4 months today. A much better idea than stuffing swags plus everything else into your car. Big tip: don't bring EVERYTHING. You just don't need it!
On the Main Cargo compartment, they could just add a cargo slide on the left. That would make packing/reaching your stowed gear really easy and still use the back door as a dinner table or whatever. This might change how people prioritize what they store there since it would be just as easy (almost) to get items as anywhere else on the trailer.
I did think about that myself but loose things could get jammed or trapped plus it would take up space and add weight. I think as is might be the best way for the cargo side of things
Wish I could afford one of the Patriot trailers. I’ve built an off road camper trailer myself, because I couldn’t afford an X1. It’s pretty awesome and extremely useful, but no way near as sophisticated as the Patriot ones. There is so much work involved in the process. And metal is NOT cheap these days! Ronny, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said you get what you pay for. I wish Patriot Campers would come out with a cheaper bare bones model that could be added to as needed. I guess the closest thing to that is the X1-n, but it’s still $30K USD. Here in the US you can buy a nice Turtleback trailer for a lot less, but they seem a bit heavier and not quite as off road capable.
It's certainly a light compact camper trailer with plenty of storage and rugged enough for off-road use . With the top tent also it's a winner for me but i think the price is a bit much but like you said your getting what you pay for . Starting around $30,000 and you could end up at $40,000+ with a few extras is a bit pricey for me :-)
Haha i bet Justin is watching this Video very closely, to hear what you have to say ;P Im all for the quality and manufacting made and done in Australia, With the publicity, the camper gets with XO and Patriot games im sure it does well. But.... that price tag, im sorry, for me isnt justyable, (or out of my price range......for a camper). Thanks for the Vid Ron.
Thanks for doing such a comprehensive and unbiased review mate... I was a bit surprised as to the fuel economy of your Landscruisers though. ...I drive a 5,000kg Chev Silverado and tow a 3,500kg Bushtracker...and I used around 22L/100 crossing the Nullabor doing 100k/h constantly into a headwind. You've made me feel much better now; so thanks for that too. hahaha
Done a lot of research, and yes you get what you pay for, and it is without a doubt 100% quality. That being said and I say this not because I can’t afford it but I don’t believe it is that sort of money to build (if it’s in the 40 thou mark) even taking research and development into account. Again still one of the best units every built.
Excellent review of the X2! I as an owner of an X2 I would agree that the awning is likely the worst part and that is easily remedied with a different one. Its a purposely overbuilt camper and that is why it gets the awards and positive reviews. Its also why other companies are making other similar variants, to keep up.
The US distributor has what appears to be the base model X2 available at $26k USD. I'd be curious to know how well they are selling. I would be interested in one of their PCOR trays if/when I replace my slide in Four Wheel Camper for a flatbed version (though we do have a couple other options here). Our pickup beds waist so much usable space when used as a off-roading platform.
Need to talk about what makes it a good offroad trailer, namely: the suspension layout and construction; the quality of the frame layout and welding, spare part accessibilty (shocks), remote repairability, etc.
Awesome rig man robust and compact I'm in agreement with the draw on the side should be up higher, and as soon as you said a short tow bar I knew the reversing wold be super quick ( I push and pull aircraft about so understand the angle of the dangle lol great video Bud keep them coming 👍🇦🇺😎
Hey Ronny how are you mate? Sorry to ask, but I can't find your review on the x1 ? Also which episode are you using the x1 ? Would love to see, if you can show me the links please? Cheers mate, you and the team do awesome work keep it up guys 🍻
Ben Spyker, a lot more to it than that mate I took the higher ground which is why I’ve been quiet about it. People will say whatever about me and I’ll just accept it as no one actually knows what really happened. Two sides to all story’s and you don’t see me talking s!#t about D it won’t do anyone any good. I’m leaving it at that as I’ve moved on.
Hey Ronny instead of using the blower for fires and what not do yourself a favour and grab a milwakee 18V fan Handy for fires and awesome while you’re sleeping when it’s hot 👍🏽👍🏽
Very good review. Would love to see Patriot trailler sold in South Africa. Conqueror is the best, but I think Patriot could be the equalizer if not better
No one camper trailer is perfect due to everyone having different wants and needs. My $5000,00 soft top semi off road camper trailer is far, far from perfect but the way I have set it up it suits my needs for when I go away.
Top review, just a question, it didn’t look like a great awning, but it also didn’t seem like you pitched it like I have seen in the PC videos, seemed only half extended, Id think I’d change it anyways, also you don’t mention PC offer different tent options with room attachments for kids, they may not be as slick as the JB tent eg soft shells but have seen families use X2 in this config. Well tested review and def know it’s been given the beans on the tracks. Seems a couple of things are a bit light, Id think Id want a couple of Lithium batteries as an upgrade, a BMS over the manager 30 and a 1000w inverter, decent awning, better cooker, the draw not an issue for me though a good idea to move it to the top, Id carry a light weight table in the rear storage compartment if it was being used as a hub cooking area anyway for more than 2 people. Get yourself a dry bag to store your beach gear dirty clothes in to throw in those compartments they are cheap at any sports store camping store and those are great compartments for storage of dirty gear but still save in cleaning later. just my PG tips tip of the day 🤪 sad I know that advertisement lmao. Maybe you didn’t get that on in Aus, def the US lads and ladies won’t get that irony 😂👻 You missed the Webber Q compartment though. Happy trails great review overall. 👍
2nd that with waeco, i went from an 80L engel to a dual zone 75 waeco just for sizing and the dual zone mainly. 80L used to chew about 6amps. But the waeco uses up to 9amps. Had to upgrade solar panel also to 250w so it can keep up recharging wise through my dc dc charger.
@@Ronny_Dahl that is also true, looking at my bluetooth dongle conected to rear shows how much solars going in and where current is being drawn from battery it runs alot, its almost as if it drops 1 degree it starts up to cool it down. Engels probs give it a 3 or so before it start up and cool im thinking. Engels probs sealed a bit better also imo. But wouldnt go back love the dual zone for conveniance and size wise. Love ya work mate 👌, much as im a nissan fan boy haha.
Its a bit pricey, but you do get a lot and if its good enough for Ronny.. But, I will still get the AluCab Canopy Camper instead of having to tow something for when I go camping
Great honest video!! Love the Patriot brand and are saving my $$$. Despite you being mates with Justin it was good to see an honest video of the pros/cons. I am sure Justin has a pad and pen out and will be chatting to the engineers!!
another option with these south african type expedition trailer is the Metalian. Bowhunter is the size of X2; and Parthian is the size of x1 - both built out completely in CR12 structural stainless steel as used mines in South Africa. never rust and everthing including water tank is enclosed within the whole trailer body, so nothing to damage when drag over terrain. Its not as fancy as Patriot though but the price is much easier to swallow and the design is just as good as Patriot is not better in some respects; I would pair with a ikamper hardshell tent for sleeping 3 adults or family of 4 as long as kids 10 or under; aside from price, the only other thing i dont like about patriot is the latches - its the wrong design for the way the doors are closed on sides and back - instead pulling them into the trailer body, all they do is pulling up and exerting elongating forces on the hinges;
Cool trailers no doubt. But for 50k plus I'd rather, get a 300mm chassis extension on my 79 series cruiser and build a similar set up in a canopy with a roof top tent. No extra baggage pulling this along on tracks that way. In my opinion though, I love camping the old fashioned way, doing it rough a little bit. That's what its all about, if i wanted all the luxuries of home. I'd stay there
Every time I use mine, I love it more. However, I completely redesigned the water delivery (the original sucks), and after that added much better lighting (again, the original sucks). I needed a trailer that did not hinder my ability to get into really “hard to get to” places and the X2 does everything so easily. Just a tip, I use a couple of milk crates, 1 stacked on top of the other, in the rear storage. Fit perfectly 👍
I noticed that there's no locks. Here in Cali there are a ton of homeless. If you need to stop by a store for supplies I'm sure there's people out there just waiting for you to leave and snatch your gear.
i have a h1 it came with locks and you can just buy cheap locks for the extra latches it works fine also i would never leave my trailer alone for a few in the first place in the main cities of cali
It seems that if you've got something bulky you want to bring along, like bikes, canoes, a small tinny etc, you'd find it difficult, if not impossible, to strap it on top (obviously cause of the tent). Your average soft or hard floor camper would be better suited for that. Ronny?
We plan to bring the X2 to the Kimberley in a matter of weeks without the tent on top and out the swags in the rack. I guess that’s an answer to the question. Other than that a roof top with the ability to carry stuff on top is another option
I know people bork at the price but if you look into camper trailers (the name brand style) they start at 50k and up around 80k, like most things in the world you buy what you can afford OHH I forgot to mention, i have been looking into camper trailers this month and noticed that there is very CHEAP imported China-made camper trailers and hybrid vans flooding the market BE VERY CAREFULL WHEN BUYING YA NEXT CAMPER
Is this an Advertisement? Did you pay the full RRP for the trailer? If you handed the 50k asking price over from your own hard earned money.. you might be more critical.
Mate, a bit of a contradiction to going to land cruiser hubs and not being able to fit the correct tyres you need as a spare. This is why I didn’t buy the x2 after they removed the tyre from the rear carrier like the x1. I understood why they did it, because of too much weight on the rear of the trailer causing to shimmy a long the road when towing. Not enough ball weight.........
To fit the 35 under the trailer he could have just given the trailer a 25mm lift overall, using spring spacers. A 35" is around 20mm wider than a 33" tyre, so raising the trailer 25mm would've done the job and maintained the same ground clearance underneath the trailer....or am I over-simplifying things?
Patriot campers should build a forward fold so you got somewhere to live sit eat etc as these campers unless your in bed your in the dirt it's just a rooftop tent on a trailer really and yeah don't make it 75k...just a thought....
Thanks for your review Ronny. I'm glad you mentioned up front you didn't pay for this trailer. Respect. However....I believe unless you put your OWN hard earned down....any views or opinions don't carry much water especially when don't mention anywhere the price of this thing. Everything is relative to price. Not being able to afford and not seeing the value in...are 2 very different things. Love all your vids.
Ronny Dahl I hear ya mate, just cracked me up mate, it is one of my highlights of any of your trips watching the pork roast segments and all the boys diggin in 🤙 I love my pork as well, only have the babyQ so have to do my vege and meat sep to get a decent spread, have done many a roast pork in that, I need to master the pork in the camp oven and do the veges in the wQ, love me roast veges. cheers👍
It’s down to; courses for horses. The build quality is second to none. Their ability is just simple fantastic. Would I buy one. Simply, no. Because I won’t use it for what it is intended for. Is it worth the $58k+ for the X1H for example. If you do extreme outback, absolutely. Not even questionable. If your like me, love good camp sites and do the odd few nights free camping, then no.
@@Ronny_Dahl The website for that product has this to say for the latest version: 'T'he new DO35 Version 3 (DO35v3) is the strongest coupling we have ever made; it even bent our test rig!' I am not surprised you have had no problems with your DO35. :-) So they have 'versions' which implies they believe in improving their product and not sitting on their hands. Also, looking at their website, lighter versions (to keep the weight down) for lighter tasks, heaver versions for heavy duty tasks, and even an improved silent version of the standard NATO ring coupling - which will put a mile on the face of many who have had to use those.
@@acafwd I doubt that very much. I've been looking at the market (in which Patriot trailers compete) for some years. and all the competition is at the same price point. If you reckon there's something cheaper out there that's because it's not on par
Meh, I try to be a minimalist, less weight the better my truck performs less money to spend on upgrading components to handle more weight. If I was to get a trailer it’s just to haul stuff while overlanding, for the price of the X2 I could custom build a trailer that is just for hauling my camping stuff so I have less on the truck and still have money left over. Ronny, you should do a video on which one is better, wide or narrow tires?
Patriot are good but grossly overpriced - they need some serious competition to quench the greeed . How does a small box trailer cost as much as the average car
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Great review. We have an X1 but they are great to tow and work really well if you want to camp and live outside (rather than spend your time inside a caravan). As you said, they are a brilliant hub for camping and touring.
I just brought my new X2 home to Minnesota this week. I've had a AT Horizon for 10 years. The X2 has surprising amount of storage for its size. Wish the top would open like my Horizon to give complete access to inside but you can't get everything you want. I spend 4 months / year living in (around) my trailer in Death Valley National Park. Can't wait to get this new X2 sorted and headed west for the winter! Agree with the post that calls out the water delivery system (worst part of the trailer).. I'll have to rethink that and start wrenching! Also, mine came with the new HUGE 270 degree awning. Might be too much awning for the wind in DVNP...
Great trailer, I always wanted one since they first comes out.
But really, for the price it is (40-50k as i remember), as an average person who makes 50-60k/yr, I would rather spend money on ultralight camping gears to lighten up my vehicle, and use the rest of the money to ship my car to africa or south america and explore the world more, 40K would last a long time. But that's just me and my thoughts.
I think the debate of the price of X2 comes down to how often you gonna use the trailer, if I'm on the road 200 day a year like Ronny. I would say buying the X2 is money bloody very well spend, without any doubt. But if I only have limited time to travel each year, which is the most of us, I probably will spend less on a trailer that I only use twice a year, and more for other things, maybe upgrade my car or buy a new camera or drone.
Doubled headed axe to spit lobster!! Very good!
The only way to do it mate 😂🤙
I like the fact it’s been through the ultimate test and hasn’t broken but that’s a hell of a lot of coin
This is a great camper and quality is brilliant. It’s fit for purpose without doubt.
The issue I found with this design was the access to storage was painful, setup was long and limited to go off grid for more than a week. Water being the main restriction.
Got a Lifestyle Camper - Reconn 2; now that’s next level compare to this and also 100% Aussie made
“To all the U.S. viewers your thongs are for your feet, not your booty cheeks.” 😂😂 classic. Love this channel!
The cooker should slide out to the right through the rear panel keeping same height and angle allowing you to use its recess as more bench space while cooking. I know boat's.
Cheers Bruce
Got me into researching more about Justin's Trailer after watching your videos. I even subscribed his channel, looks great and well designed, really well done at PC. Now just have to design the price a little better....
Everything is built and engineered in Australia, that's what you're paying for.
I work off the theory that you always get what you pay for
@@Camhin1 Hmmm, also somebody has to pay for all the money Justin and his family/team spend on self-indulgent overseas trips and R&D on things like the MegaRam and 6x6 Landcruiser...not to mention their TV exploits. Somebody has to pay for all that and it looks like it's gunna be the buyers of the trailers and custom-built trucks.
Love the no bullshit review, to the point on everything. Nice work mate.
I’ve never used one, but a few improvements I can think of are: move the sliding pantry to the top as you pointed out, add a cargo slide to the left side of the rear cargo area to help access items,
My main gripe was the jockey wheel, tho you can ignore the rings on it and mount forward enough to open the man cave, most trips I don’t end up dropping the trailer anyways.
The cables for the hatches are a pain when they don’t line up they can eat at the rubber seal, switched to small chains and it’s been working great !
Alternative cooker to consider would be the Coleman Dual Fuel rather than LPG gas cooker - is storm proof cooking, dont have to carry LPG gas (which must be stored on outside of vehicle and can quietly leak and leave an empty bottle) but instead using shellite (which I can store in several 1L containers inside vehicle).
I like the fyrknight stove those things go hard
Just been up to Cape York from sw WA via Adelaide, Birdsville and Tasmania. Towing a Drifta WUHT trailer behind the GU. Love the camper, it cost a bit more at just over 50k, it's heavier but it is better equipped.
Once you get "your system" of living out of a camper sorted out they are great. Been away for 4 months today. A much better idea than stuffing swags plus everything else into your car.
Big tip: don't bring EVERYTHING. You just don't need it!
On the Main Cargo compartment, they could just add a cargo slide on the left. That would make packing/reaching your stowed gear really easy and still use the back door as a dinner table or whatever. This might change how people prioritize what they store there since it would be just as easy (almost) to get items as anywhere else on the trailer.
I did think about that myself but loose things could get jammed or trapped plus it would take up space and add weight. I think as is might be the best way for the cargo side of things
Great trailer, the price puts me off. They used the Porsche pricing methodology, less is more LOL
Wish I could afford one of the Patriot trailers. I’ve built an off road camper trailer myself, because I couldn’t afford an X1. It’s pretty awesome and extremely useful, but no way near as sophisticated as the Patriot ones. There is so much work involved in the process. And metal is NOT cheap these days! Ronny, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said you get what you pay for. I wish Patriot Campers would come out with a cheaper bare bones model that could be added to as needed. I guess the closest thing to that is the X1-n, but it’s still $30K USD. Here in the US you can buy a nice Turtleback trailer for a lot less, but they seem a bit heavier and not quite as off road capable.
It's certainly a light compact camper trailer with plenty of storage and rugged enough for off-road use . With the top tent also it's a winner for me but i think the price is a bit much but like you said your getting what you pay for . Starting around $30,000 and you could end up at $40,000+ with a few extras is a bit pricey for me :-)
Haha i bet Justin is watching this Video very closely, to hear what you have to say ;P
Im all for the quality and manufacting made and done in Australia,
With the publicity, the camper gets with XO and Patriot games im sure it does well.
But.... that price tag, im sorry, for me isnt justyable, (or out of my price range......for a camper).
Thanks for the Vid Ron.
Ronnie went straight Viking on a lobster or some other kind of Aussie critter , hehe
no you hit the pro and cons right from this trailer Ronny ,,good review ,, thnx for sharing
Thanks for doing such a comprehensive and unbiased review mate... I was a bit surprised as to the fuel economy of your Landscruisers though. ...I drive a 5,000kg Chev Silverado and tow a 3,500kg Bushtracker...and I used around 22L/100 crossing the Nullabor doing 100k/h constantly into a headwind. You've made me feel much better now; so thanks for that too. hahaha
The 70 and 200 series V8 will make most people out there feel better about fuel eco 😂
Great review Ronny thanks for sharing, mate 👍
Done a lot of research, and yes you get what you pay for, and it is without a doubt 100% quality. That being said and I say this not because I can’t afford it but I don’t believe it is that sort of money to build (if it’s in the 40 thou mark) even taking research and development into account. Again still one of the best units every built.
Excellent review of the X2! I as an owner of an X2 I would agree that the awning is likely the worst part and that is easily remedied with a different one. Its a purposely overbuilt camper and that is why it gets the awards and positive reviews. Its also why other companies are making other similar variants, to keep up.
The US distributor has what appears to be the base model X2 available at $26k USD. I'd be curious to know how well they are selling. I would be interested in one of their PCOR trays if/when I replace my slide in Four Wheel Camper for a flatbed version (though we do have a couple other options here). Our pickup beds waist so much usable space when used as a off-roading platform.
Need to talk about what makes it a good offroad trailer, namely: the suspension layout and construction; the quality of the frame layout and welding, spare part accessibilty (shocks), remote repairability, etc.
Awesome rig man robust and compact I'm in agreement with the draw on the side should be up higher, and as soon as you said a short tow bar I knew the reversing wold be super quick ( I push and pull aircraft about so understand the angle of the dangle lol great video Bud keep them coming 👍🇦🇺😎
Hey Ronny how are you mate?
Sorry to ask, but I can't find your review on the x1 ? Also which episode are you using the x1 ?
Would love to see, if you can show me the links please?
Cheers mate, you and the team do awesome work keep it up guys 🍻
Love the video. I would love to come to Australia and go on a trip with you. Not sure if it would ever happen, but I can dream.
You’re a good man Ronny! Authentic review as usual! Have you ever used and reviewed a Drifta DOT trailer?
I don’t think Ronny is very popular with drifta as I think he was a bit disrespectful
Wow, I thought they were all mates???I thought Ronny attended the Drifta camping events...??
Yeah I have the DOT 6 was good and the DOT 4 not so for off-roading
Ben Spyker, a lot more to it than that mate I took the higher ground which is why I’ve been quiet about it. People will say whatever about me and I’ll just accept it as no one actually knows what really happened.
Two sides to all story’s and you don’t see me talking s!#t about D it won’t do anyone any good.
I’m leaving it at that as I’ve moved on.
Thanks Ronny for replying mate. Keep it real!
I love my Fox Wing Awning although I would like the newer model with the poles attached permanently to the awning
The pantry is awesome!!
Hey Ronny instead of using the blower for fires and what not do yourself a favour and grab a milwakee 18V fan
Handy for fires and awesome while you’re sleeping when it’s hot 👍🏽👍🏽
Not a bad idea mate
Very good review. Would love to see Patriot trailler sold in South Africa. Conqueror is the best, but I think Patriot could be the equalizer if not better
No one camper trailer is perfect due to everyone having different wants and needs.
My $5000,00 soft top semi off road camper trailer is far, far from perfect but the way I have set it up it suits my needs for when I go away.
Outstanding, Honest review,,,,,,,,,Thank You!
Top review, just a question, it didn’t look like a great awning, but it also didn’t seem like you pitched it like I have seen in the PC videos, seemed only half extended, Id think I’d change it anyways, also you don’t mention PC offer different tent options with room attachments for kids, they may not be as slick as the JB tent eg soft shells but have seen families use X2 in this config. Well tested review and def know it’s been given the beans on the tracks. Seems a couple of things are a bit light, Id think Id want a couple of Lithium batteries as an upgrade, a BMS over the manager 30 and a 1000w inverter, decent awning, better cooker, the draw not an issue for me though a good idea to move it to the top, Id carry a light weight table in the rear storage compartment if it was being used as a hub cooking area anyway for more than 2 people. Get yourself a dry bag to store your beach gear dirty clothes in to throw in those compartments they are cheap at any sports store camping store and those are great compartments for storage of dirty gear but still save in cleaning later. just my PG tips tip of the day 🤪 sad I know that advertisement lmao. Maybe you didn’t get that on in Aus, def the US lads and ladies won’t get that irony 😂👻 You missed the Webber Q compartment though. Happy trails great review overall. 👍
I like my trailer for overlanding. Super easy to set up and tear down camp. Thanks for the review, but wow expensive....George.
2nd that with waeco, i went from an 80L engel to a dual zone 75 waeco just for sizing and the dual zone mainly. 80L used to chew about 6amps. But the waeco uses up to 9amps. Had to upgrade solar panel also to 250w so it can keep up recharging wise through my dc dc charger.
Yeah it also runs a lot more than the Engel which means it will be running 9amps for longer than an Engel only drawing 6amps
@@Ronny_Dahl that is also true, looking at my bluetooth dongle conected to rear shows how much solars going in and where current is being drawn from battery it runs alot, its almost as if it drops 1 degree it starts up to cool it down. Engels probs give it a 3 or so before it start up and cool im thinking. Engels probs sealed a bit better also imo. But wouldnt go back love the dual zone for conveniance and size wise. Love ya work mate 👌, much as im a nissan fan boy haha.
Hey Ronny, great review of the x2. What do think about trailers like the brs alpha? Regards from Germany, Michael
Awsome walk around!
Great Review, thanks
Always love your videos.
How about a review of the new x3 ... please !!!!
Its a bit pricey, but you do get a lot and if its good enough for Ronny..
But, I will still get the AluCab Canopy Camper instead of having to tow something for when I go camping
Yay! New Ronny Dahl vid! :)
Happy Friday mate
Ronny Dahl, you really are from the future (Friday). Great review!
I need that trailer in my life.
They certainly aren't cheap, but that is one well designed bit of kit.
Waeco fridge is not too bad compare to the Ever Cool in X1 in terms of temp and power draw. Hunting for a ARB 60L now.
we use the bromic cooker at Gecko Campers, but build it in with a wind break so much better.
Great honest video!! Love the Patriot brand and are saving my $$$. Despite you being mates with Justin it was good to see an honest video of the pros/cons. I am sure Justin has a pad and pen out and will be chatting to the engineers!!
Well done!
Would love to visit WA and go Overlanding! Great review! Cheers from Detroit michigan.
another option with these south african type expedition trailer is the Metalian. Bowhunter is the size of X2; and Parthian is the size of x1 - both built out completely in CR12 structural stainless steel as used mines in South Africa. never rust and everthing including water tank is enclosed within the whole trailer body, so nothing to damage when drag over terrain. Its not as fancy as Patriot though but the price is much easier to swallow and the design is just as good as Patriot is not better in some respects;
I would pair with a ikamper hardshell tent for sleeping 3 adults or family of 4 as long as kids 10 or under;
aside from price, the only other thing i dont like about patriot is the latches - its the wrong design for the way the doors are closed on sides and back - instead pulling them into the trailer body, all they do is pulling up and exerting elongating forces on the hinges;
Looks like you have a new knife. What model is that?
Knife I bought in Denmark 🇩🇰 while visiting family
great intro Ronny, hit me up. your on deck brother.
Will do mate you free today?
@@Ronny_Dahl rjcjr10@yahoo.com
Cool trailers no doubt. But for 50k plus I'd rather, get a 300mm chassis extension on my 79 series cruiser and build a similar set up in a canopy with a roof top tent. No extra baggage pulling this along on tracks that way. In my opinion though, I love camping the old fashioned way, doing it rough a little bit. That's what its all about, if i wanted all the luxuries of home. I'd stay there
Ronny try a Mchitch Australian made blow that hitch away.
Yeah cool I’ll check it out
NednJudy Johnston most Mc Hitch folks upgrade to D035 not the other way
@@explorethebush bs
NednJudy Johnston see it all the time on the Ultimate campers forum and other forum. People ditch the McHitch for the true champion.
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Well it passed the Ronny test must be alright. Im guessing you've done 40 or 50k km on this trailer?
I reckon yeah!
Every time I use mine, I love it more. However, I completely redesigned the water delivery (the original sucks), and after that added much better lighting (again, the original sucks). I needed a trailer that did not hinder my ability to get into really “hard to get to” places and the X2 does everything so easily. Just a tip, I use a couple of milk crates, 1 stacked on top of the other, in the rear storage. Fit perfectly 👍
Milk crates? Awesome to know
Awesome review !
I noticed that there's no locks. Here in Cali there are a ton of homeless. If you need to stop by a store for supplies I'm sure there's people out there just waiting for you to leave and snatch your gear.
i have a h1 it came with locks and you can just buy cheap locks for the extra latches it works fine also i would never leave my trailer alone for a few in the first place in the main cities of cali
Time for the X3 Ronny!
cheers ronnie cracking review
What’s your tire set up in the land cruiser?
How rocky is it when you’re sleeping? Does it have rear legs?
It seems that if you've got something bulky you want to bring along, like bikes, canoes, a small tinny etc, you'd find it difficult, if not impossible, to strap it on top (obviously cause of the tent). Your average soft or hard floor camper would be better suited for that. Ronny?
We plan to bring the X2 to the Kimberley in a matter of weeks without the tent on top and out the swags in the rack. I guess that’s an answer to the question. Other than that a roof top with the ability to carry stuff on top is another option
Hold up. I laughed seeing a full size pick up towing a tiny dingy. LMAO.
Good review Ronny.
Good review mate 👍
What beers you drinking?
Pirate life
Just bought a slab $72. Not really a fan but I’ve got 23, we’ll see how the next few go down 🤙
I know people bork at the price but if you look into camper trailers (the name brand style) they start at 50k and up around 80k, like most things in the world you buy what you can afford
OHH I forgot to mention, i have been looking into camper trailers this month and noticed that there is very CHEAP imported China-made camper trailers and hybrid vans flooding the market BE VERY CAREFULL WHEN BUYING YA NEXT CAMPER
Great review. Cheers
How you rate this to driftas trailer?
Newport you get a lot more for your money with a drifts trailer!
Chris Turner I went to drifta bluff creek event I definitely agree with ya mate
Newport how can anyone beat the kitchen offered by drifta ;)
Conquer kitchen is the best
Newport most patriot vs drifta discussions end up in religious handbag fights depending on which camp people fall in.
Is the WeberQ swing arm something that comes with the X2 or did you add that in... where would one get it from... I like it a lot
I think it is a optional accessory for both X1 and X2.
I used one of those TV swing out stands, ...chop chop here & there....wack with a hammer and Bob's ya Uncle.
Works like a treat mate.
good review, thanks
I'd love to see a military spec version.
Is this an Advertisement? Did you pay the full RRP for the trailer? If you handed the 50k asking price over from your own hard earned money.. you might be more critical.
I don’t own it
I like the trailer ronni. How much is one like that worth
Ronny's camper trailer set up , not much change from $50k .
Wow
Mate, a bit of a contradiction to going to land cruiser hubs and not being able to fit the correct tyres you need as a spare. This is why I didn’t buy the x2 after they removed the tyre from the rear carrier like the x1. I understood why they did it, because of too much weight on the rear of the trailer causing to shimmy a long the road when towing. Not enough ball weight.........
To fit the 35 under the trailer he could have just given the trailer a 25mm lift overall, using spring spacers. A 35" is around 20mm wider than a 33" tyre, so raising the trailer 25mm would've done the job and maintained the same ground clearance underneath the trailer....or am I over-simplifying things?
Patriot campers should build a forward fold so you got somewhere to live sit eat etc as these campers unless your in bed your in the dirt it's just a rooftop tent on a trailer really and yeah don't make it 75k...just a thought....
Hi Can you do Opus? thanks
Thanks for your review Ronny. I'm glad you mentioned up front you didn't pay for this trailer. Respect.
However....I believe unless you put your OWN hard earned down....any views or opinions don't carry much water especially when don't mention anywhere the price of this thing.
Everything is relative to price.
Not being able to afford and not seeing the value in...are 2 very different things.
Love all your vids.
Don’t forget the Pork Roast....😂
Mate pork roast is an absolute must 😂
Ronny Dahl I hear ya mate, just cracked me up mate, it is one of my highlights of any of your trips watching the pork roast segments and all the boys diggin in 🤙 I love my pork as well, only have the babyQ so have to do my vege and meat sep to get a decent spread, have done many a roast pork in that, I need to master the pork in the camp oven and do the veges in the wQ, love me roast veges. cheers👍
The real question is...are they worth the prize? They look well built but at the same time they cost more than a lot of vehicles
Can we get a discount on the trailer if we mention your name ?
Ronni showcase the sherp from patriot.
It’s down to; courses for horses.
The build quality is second to none.
Their ability is just simple fantastic.
Would I buy one.
Simply, no. Because I won’t use it for what it is intended for.
Is it worth the $58k+ for the X1H for example. If you do extreme outback, absolutely. Not even questionable.
If your like me, love good camp sites and do the odd few nights free camping, then no.
Ronny, or anyone, what kind of hitch is that? What brand? Thanks.
I know the model is DO35 and I believe it's hitchmaster brand
I think it’s the cruisemaster do35
@@Ronny_Dahl The website for that product has this to say for the latest version: 'T'he new DO35 Version 3 (DO35v3) is the strongest coupling we have ever made; it even bent our test rig!' I am not surprised you have had no problems with your DO35. :-) So they have 'versions' which implies they believe in improving their product and not sitting on their hands. Also, looking at their website, lighter versions (to keep the weight down) for lighter tasks, heaver versions for heavy duty tasks, and even an improved silent version of the standard NATO ring coupling - which will put a mile on the face of many who have had to use those.
@@Ronny_Dahl Thank you!
these things are 40 grand wtf
Mr Spitos... when it’s Aussie owned and made that’s the going price .. sad isn’t it ..
@@lowlifescum There is another brand out there that offers a lot more than this trailer and is Aussie made.
Australian Camping and Four Wheel Drives .. is it owned by someone that rags out other Aussie companies ? Not interested .. and it look cheap too
@@acafwd
Ha ha good one Rob 👍
@@acafwd I doubt that very much. I've been looking at the market (in which Patriot trailers compete) for some years. and all the competition is at the same price point. If you reckon there's something cheaper out there that's because it's not on par
Meh, I try to be a minimalist, less weight the better my truck performs less money to spend on upgrading components to handle more weight. If I was to get a trailer it’s just to haul stuff while overlanding, for the price of the X2 I could custom build a trailer that is just for hauling my camping stuff so I have less on the truck and still have money left over. Ronny, you should do a video on which one is better, wide or narrow tires?
Brilliant
nice fridge
thank you for detail video on x2 camper trailer as point out in what can do and watch out
thank you for share video
It looks like for the price Trackabout camper trailers give you more value for your money than the patriot do.
Super nice, but $40,000?
WHAT DID JUSTIN THINK OF THE REVIEW?
How much that weigh
17:31 anyone know what hitch this is?
Patriot are good but grossly overpriced - they need some serious competition to quench the greeed . How does a small box trailer cost as much as the average car
man cave nice, sold