I just got mine and one of the first things I noticed is they moved the water pump switch and also the antenna. They must be using your videos for product enhancements. I respect they paid attention.
We bought ours last year before Thanksgiving. We have been out 3 times this year. Been working out the bugs and making mods. Took out the storage under the mattresses, honestly wasn't that useful. Put in a queen size 10 inch memory foam mattress. Sleep like a baby now. Put a tongue box on the front for better storage. Have 2 awnings on the way should have them put on this weekend. We absolutely love our bushwacker. So many trips planned for the summer. We can put our kayaks on the roof rack and it's great.
I've been researching teardrop trailers for the last 3 years. Wanted a Little Guy. Then found the Bean Teardrop. Just can't justify their prices. So, after watching your video. I will be picking up my Bushwacker on Wednesday. Look forward to customizing it to meet my needs
Awesome review. U are one of the main reasons myself and wife are getting away from our class C and into the teardrop camping mode. We have a nucamp rage boondock and love just how much more fun it is to get out and see our great country. Keep up the great videos. Hope to meet ya one day.
Loved the video on the don't buy lithium. It really opened up our eyes on what mistake we were about to make. Had no clue. Thank you so very much.. well worth a cup of coffee!
I turned on air conditioning and if you get above 3 you will get condensation on the outside from the back of air conditioner. Stay at 3 or lower no water dripping down. I bought my 10 HD 2 weeks ago from Clear Creek in Abeline Texas and paid 10, 000the rubber stripping is loose on the right side door. Mostly I have few complaints, speakers are crap but putting in new speakers this weekend. I am seventy years old and watch your you tube videos give me confidence to tackle most of the jobs I need to do.
Congratulations on the new camper, great price! Are you tilting your camper a little bit towards the air conditioner? if you do, the condensation will run outside and not be a problem. The speakers are definitely lame, lots of cheap little things to work on. Thank you for watching the channel and I hope you have some great adventures! Brian
I bought solar panel and an additional battery. The jackery has been a great buy, ima using my gas powered gen for the air conditioner. Grandson is anxiously waiting for me t buy him a router . I take your suggestions seriously and attempt to make changes . I watched you tube and put in a kill switch for the radio., took me 3 tries before I succeeded. Planning to train a rescue German Shepherd to be my companion . Signed up for a trip in August to go with a group with Don
@@marysadey9392 That’s great, I’m so happy you’re getting out. Thank you for watching and commenting, I can’t wait to hear about your adventures with a dog companion, they’re the best!
i bought mine from them before your channel was even up on youtube, agree 100 percent tey are excellent people to deal with many nods later still dragging it around, thanks for posting and safe travel
hey Brian another excellent video and that is the dealership where we picked up our bushwacker almost 2 years ago actually a little over 2 years ago and the mods like you said know what you're getting into and have a lot of fun make it your own thanks again for the great vid
I am looking at one of these. I live in a condo but I have several underground parking spaces but the height limit is 7 feet. This would be ideal as I can park it in regular parking space underground. I also want something that I can just hook up on Friday and get out of town without a lot of prep. This looks ideal for my vehicle which has a hitch but only a 2000lb limit. Great overview.
This sounds like a perfect fit for you. You love it. I have also been getting into Hiker trailers. To give yourself options, check out my videos on the Hiker highway deluxe, it's cheaper, lighter, and better built. It will also fit within your height limit.
Hello Brian, do you know if a Honda 2200 generator will power the air conditioning on the Bushwacker HD 10? I really appreciate all your videos thank you👍
@@DIYOutdoorLife I purchased at an RV dealership in Ontario Canada. They have a good reputation and covered the cost of outfitting my truck with an electric brake controller. Keep up the great work, love the videos.
Great review Brian. Love your channel and your presentation…like chatting with a friendly neighbor. Also love that you reply to all the comments, though I hope you get so popular that you won’t be able to 😀. Question: can you have enough battery power to briefly use the a/c without shore power?
Hey Daniel, thanks for watching! I set the comments up on my app to come in like text messages, it is getting to the point where I might have to dial back… lol As for battery AC, although it is possible, it’s extraordinarily expensive. I have a few videos where I discussed this, and a few more coming. If you are looking for a brief use, 1000 W portable power station will give you about an hour and a half.
Oh man! We should have gotten together! I'll be back, beautiful area to explore. This time I drove up to Presque Isle to stay, last time was Parker Dam.
Good stuff as always Brian. Good dealers definitely should be promoted. The furnace is under the brand Suburban. That was one of the first things I noticed when I got my HD - that it wasn't Dometic. So BC probably got a contract that saved a few bucks. The suburban t-stat is the worst I've ever seen and didn't even work at the dealership. A piece gets easily bent or stuck preventing contact to complete the circuit to send the call for heat. I told them no worries as I already had the LuxPro waiting at home to install. That mod should be a high priority to anyone buying an HD. The piece you pointed to in the cabin is actually the return - the registers are the two circles to the right of it. They can be rotated to direct the airflow a bit which is nice - since we often put bigger mattresses in, you can turn them to shoot upwards rather than into the mattress. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to update the standard build of these as time goes on.
Great catch....I actually saw that as well (the return)... I was kind of blindly pointing...lol Very good call on the Tstat...the dometic was that bad as well, really great upgrade!
Hey Joey, the excel sheet I was keeping has become too crazy to keep up with this year. The prices were changing daily. Check out the pricing video I did, some info there. Aside from that, as I said in this vid the northeast has the best prices new. There are TONS of lightly used BW’s for sale on the market right now. The Bushwhacker Owners group on Facebook has a bunch of listings. Thanks for watching!
I cant wait to see yours. I thought you gave a nice complimentary video on the old one. Different perspectives are always good. Love what you guys are doing and watching the channel grow. Collab coming some day!
We bought out BW in March of 2020 from H&M. We went back a month ago to see the new ones. We just happened to go the day after you filmed this vid. We live in the same county as the dealer. I used to go there with my parents as a camping family. Our model has no actual model number like 10HD or 10SS.
Sunray is a great trailer. I liked how the BW was more easily converted to off grid but you’ll be happy either way. Thanks for checking out the channel!
@@DIYOutdoorLife I just love the kitchen in the Sunray. It’s setup super handy. Ugh. This is a tough one haha. I feel like for a good little camper though under 15k there’s really no other choice.
@@undefeatedgaul3201 are you going to be camping where there’s shore power? The kitchen is nice but will require utility or generator. Other than that it’s a great camper.
Kind of a mix I’d say 50/50. Some places with hookup some places I just rock whatever I can on the propane. Also have an eco flow power station and some good solar panels. What’s the deal with the free solo model? Seems like it’s almost identical to this one but they don’t list it on their website. Very weird lol.
Thanks bub! I'd like to know more about the 4 season claim and what they use for insulation in floor and walls. Dang the sales prices are ripe right now
Here's an old video where we go through hitching the camper and getting your height/level right, might be some helpful info here- How to Hook up Camper | Attaching Trailer - Fast Easy Safe ua-cam.com/video/n8nC7YX0UNU/v-deo.html
Kline in Warren, Michigan has the 10HD at the same price as Hufnagel. Just putting that out there. Love the video's, I've learned a great deal. Please, keep it up!
I have a question.... I've looked and googled and can't find my answer. If there isn't a gray or black tank, why does the 10HD have two vents on the roof, what are used for? A/C air intake?
Appreciate the walkthrough and non salesperson comments and opinions. It is a little disappointing to hear this dealer offers a fair price and then not to include what that price for this particular trailer is. I do realize prices vary based on what's included, where you buy and when you buy. But a ballpark price range for "this" trailer, at this dealer, would've been a beneficial detail, amongst all of your other details and discussion, to include. Thanks for your efforts.
So nice to meet you. I found you through one of Playing with Sticks Video's. I have a 2022 Rav4 Plug in Hybrid with a 2500lb towing capacity. I am very excited about finding a 1300lb. teardrop that is affordable. Can you tell me what mpg you get towing your trailer with your Vehicle(I think I saw in one of your video's it was a Tacoma Pickup) vs when not towing you trailer. My wife and I are preparing for Retirement and hoping to take some long trips and with gas prices the way they are we are trying to figure this out. Thanks so much!
That Rav 4 Prime is so nice, congrats on getting one, they’re hard to find. My Tacoma mpg is all over the place, I usually have a lot of weight in the back. I rarely come close to 20 mpg without the camper. With it, I get 17-12… depending on conditions and how I’m driving. The prime should do much much better than this. Let me know how you make out.
May I ask you one more question? If I was towing a Bushwacker on a long trip would you recommend towing it with a Rav4 Prime that get 40mpg without towing a trailer or with a Ram Pickup that gets 20mpg without towing a trailer? My guess-timate is I would get 20 to 25mpg with the Rav4 Prime or about 15mpg with the Ram. Does that sound right? Do you think it is worth 5 to 10 less mpg using a bigger vehicle that would give you a-lot more storage? My guess is that is why you probably tow with a Toyota Tacoma.
@@gfp1011 that will definitely come down to preference, but having the option will be great. I really love having the truck for storage but the comfort and MPG will be nice too. Do you have a bed cover or cap on the dodge?
@@chrislincoln489 There’s a louver to control fresh air intake, like on any window air conditioner. When you are drawing the intake from the cabin, it matches it by recycling. It does not create a pressure delta.
Many people do, depending on the model you have, its fine. 1300 pounds dry, check the tow rating on your vehicle, most Ravs are 2000 or higher, keep the camper packed light.
No, I should though. It’s the exact same trailer with an aftermarket awning and different graphics. It comes down to price, they charge quite a bit for those graphics.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Gotcha my name is Troy. i’m a new subscriber to your channel it’s pretty awesome so far. Do you ever go over landing or camping in Ohio or Kentucky? I’m from Northern Kentucky myself. Thanks 😊
@@troybuiltadventures5481 hey Troy! I have been camping in Ohio and Kentucky, but not as much as I’d like. Any places you recommend? Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife well in Kentucky definitely Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge area! In Ohio I just got done camping at Hocking Hills State park campground Old Man’s Cave it was awesome also.
Brian, Thank you for your videos. Question? When you did your review one year ago, you recommended people should not buy the trailer. You talked about the dealer and the manufacturer not providing service. This one’s pretty complementary of the camper and the dealer. So what do you think? Good bad or ugly? Would you recommend it?
I definitely got a lemon, even with the problems that are typical on all campers, mine appeared to be a lot worse than the others that I’ve seen. I also think the 2022 HD has made some solid improvements. The reason I did this video at Hufnagel and Majors is because they’re an excellent dealership, that’s gonna go a long way for people. All and all, compared to other trailers on the market, this is a great deal for people who know what they’re getting into. I try to show the good and bad so people know ahead of time, hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
You’re exactly right. Decals, aftermarket awning, but also a rear receiver hitch. Typically, the Bushwhacker is a better value, you can have those extra features added for less. The FS is nice coming with the extras if you want them.
I believe it’s 72-74”. I’m 6 foot and it’s comfortable. I’ve met some people that removed the little head cabinet and grabbed at least six more inches. The job takes ten minutes. Good luck!
Is the 2022 Bushwhacker HD the same as the 2022 free solo .... We have been looking at the 2022 free solo by Braxton creek. New to this and upgrading from a truck tent😂 Trying to get out camping more without worrying about weather
Hey Brian great video and review. Thank you. Any chance you can send me the database/spreadsheet you were talking about on Drew’s channel? I was watching his review video about bushwhacked teardrop and there was a mention about it. Thanks and have a wonderful day!
Hey Pose Idon, this year the pricing went all over the place, it’s been nearly impossible to keep up with. I made a recent video on the 22 Bushwhacker 10HD and another video with Bushwhacker pricing tips. I included some info on those that might be helpful.
Great review. I found your channel after looking at Bushwackers in Lincoln, Nebraska. On one of your reviews of your camper, you were less than thrilled about the kitchen door panel leaking water into the corner. Could you tell if that problem has been remedied? And the roof rack, does it still interfere with the vent opening if you have something flat on the rack? I see they put the antennae further back, does that help? I am really enjoying your channel. Keep it up.
They fixed the antennae issue with the relocation. They galley door is still tricky. The water runs around the hinge when the galley door is open in rain. The only solution I see is using a wider hinge like the DIY people do. Most of us put a little piece of zip tape or gorilla tape on the corners and it solves the problem… still a Bushwhacker…lol
Dangit Brian, you're making me want to go get another Bushwhacker now! Good improvements all around. Well, maybe not that furnace. My new rig has a Suburban in it and I'm not liking it all that much. Very noisy, not nearly as efficient and serviceabilty doesn't look great. Time will tell. The little Dometic they were putting in the older Bushwhackers were pretty nice, actually, just replace the thermostat. I was pleasantly surprised how quiet it was. I did have to work on it once and the service panel made that very easy. Oh and speaking of the horrible Dometic thermostat, if you're wondering if it can get any worse, yes, it can. The Suburban version is nearly identical, just as hard to use and mine seems to, well, recalibrate itself for lack of a better description. It's weird, never seen anything like it before. Set it for what seems like temperature X, like 50, verify with a thermometer that it shuts down close enough to that and then go to bed. Within 2-3 hours it's crept up ~10 degrees higher, roasting me awake and wasting propane. Bump it down a bit and rinse-repeat. Must be cheap bi-metal I guess. Whatever, it's getting swapped for a luxpro.
They are virtually an identical trailer. They’re made by the same people and use all of the same parts etc.. The FS has a different graphic and features 2 additional components. The first is a rear receiver hitch and the second is an aftermarket awning attached to the roof rack. If you don’t need the rear receiver, it is far cheaper to buy the awning yourself and attach it (very fast job). Otherwise, the FS is a nice package.
Thanks for the great review, I bought one yesterday! Any idea on how long you can run everything on just battery power? The dealership said 8 hrs, including the A/C! A little hard to believe. Have you tested this?
Haha… dealerships can be frustrating… The air conditioner can definitely not run on battery. Your lights, USB, water pump, and furnace can run on battery. Your outlets, including the air conditioner, require shore power or a generator. How long you can run is the intersection of how big your battery is by how much you use. It will make more sense eventually, I have a ton of videos on the channel about battery use and solar. 99% of people who enjoy off grid camping have to upgrade their battery. Good luck, stay tuned!
Hello Brian, Thanks for the abundance of quality vids about teardrops. I have seen them all! Here is a question your attorneys may advise you not to answer. What are your thoughts of a Bushwacker being towed by a FWD drive car (2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL)? The tow capacity numbers online range from 1,300 kilos to 750 lbs. My manual say "not recommended to tow" not, "do not tow". I think they may have put that in for U.S. customers because we're so damn litigious. EU/AUS manuals say "1,300 kilos". What do you think? Too sketchy? I want a Bushwacker so badly but don't want to buy another vehicle just to tow it. Keep up the great work. Best, Chris Pace Salt Lake City P.S. I sense you're a bit of a fellow Dead Head - correct? Love the name Ripple for your pup. I hope he recovered well from the ACL
Let’s just answer it this way…. I would definitely tow a BW with it… lol The BW has brakes, which I would use, and the loaded weight will be considerably under the EU/AUS limits. You are correct about the overly cautious US standards and where they come from. I would use caution in mountainous areas and take it easy… definitely mind the tongue weight too. That’s exactly where Ripple got her name, huge fan. Thanks for tuning in!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Yep, I sure did. I've decided to error on the side of caution and not attempt to tow anything with my Elantra. I wish I could afford an appropriate towing vehicle. I got to tell you, I'm surprised by how bummed out I am. Regardless, I enjoyed the fantasies of doing road trips in a teardrop, much of it thanks to you and Drew Hansen's videos. 🙏
It’s a mixed bag for sure. I def got a lemon, far worse than most I’ve seen. They’ve made improvements, but overall they are delivering more bang for the buck than most companies. Really comes down to the customer and what they need
Thanks Brian. Does settling for a $11,300 Braxton still make sense in 2022? There are so many other options out there for less money including all metal $6,500 Camp-Inn Road Toad. The $$6500 "The Teardrop Trailer Inc." all of which offer better construction and no sawdust Ha ha ha. Once you add the options to equal a Braxton you will still save several thousand dollars and have a better constructed trailer (in my opinion). The bone headed access items you pointed out indicate Braxton wants to sell trailers and could not care less about the owners. =Cosmo
I'm so glad, with your experience, that you chimed in with this question. The answer... IDK? I'm eager to find out. I have been looking and haven't seen the "add on options" part to be true. Insulation, propane furnace, AC (even though I could do w/o), 24 gallon H2O, roof rack, kitchen galley... I haven't seen that under 15k...I'm looking really hard at Hiker. The Road Toad is amazing, it's still uninsulated and is over 10k with half the options. I think that one is the winner for sure if you are okay with the base model. The Teardrop trailer inc is $6,500 in the "cargo trailer" style...literally comes as an empty box. The QC at Braxton Creek drives me nuts, but I'm having a tough time finding a trailer that knocks them off the "best value" platform. The bones -axle, frame, carriage, skin- are top notch, the finishings and customer relations are dreadful... Help turn me away from the dark side..haha BTW... lets get together this spring !
Nice review, but I have to say I was "slightly" disappointed that you only showed the 10HD model. I was hoping to get a quick look at the other models that are self-contained with indoor kitchen and bathroom. I guess I'll just have to take a day and drive down there.
Hey Jessica, the excel sheet I was keeping has become too crazy to keep up with this year. The prices were changing daily. Check out the videos on the channel I did on pricing and the new 2022 HD model, I included a lot of pricing advice in those videos. The northeast has the best prices new, but TONS of lightly used BW’s are now for sale on the market. The Bushwhacker Owners group on Facebook has a bunch of listings. Thanks for watching!
The price is shifted back-and-forth so much since the pandemic. The place featured in this video is selling this 10 HD for $11,200 right now, they are on the lot with no waiting time.
I didn’t dare because it changes so fast! I’d have people complaining every time it shifted..lol. I bought my trailer there last year for $9,300, it seems to be around 11 now. I’ve been tracking the best I can, if you consider the no fees, it’s almost always the cheapest I can find in country.
That’s good to know! That makes me feel very good about my purchase.If anyone is in my corner of the country I would highly recommend Courvelle RV located in Opelousas,LA.Honest ppl and great service.And as always,thanks for you content Brian.It really helps us beginners to finding solutions for the issues we face!
On paper, that is not the case. I really appreciate that you brought that up because it seems to work out that way. I’ve had warranty work done on the road before and it’s much more challenging than the dealership you purchased from.
Where I live the Bushwhacker brand is no longer available. The dealer said it was because of, among others, poor quality materials, workmanship and poor backing from the manufacturer on customer complaints. It's too bad because I liked the various floor plans, but I will not buy one now. What the hell happened to: "Made in America?"
I am hearing that more and more, some dealerships were not very happy with the customer support from Braxton Creek. They were just sold to a much larger RV outfit, I'm hearing good things and I've seen some good things from the newest models on the road.
hi - like the review but this is only the second review of yours i have seen. the first one was you NOT recommending a Bushwacker. i will have to watch more of your videos on why you are doing videos on a product you did not recommend.
Great question, it’s been a long strange trip for sure. My ‘21 10ss was a lemon, far more problems than most experience. I try to be clear about the short comings and keep it real with people…. It’s far from perfect. I have come to see they weren’t all like mine. For the price, considering the features, I do think it’s a steal. I’ve definitely come around to realizing it might just be the best lousy trailer out there…lol It’s less than half the price of comparable trailers. So although my opinion flip flops, it comes down to the customer, if you don’t mind fixing some things up… great buy! If you’re looking for a high end finish, I’d keep shopping. Hope this helps!
@@johneroyale Same trailer, free solo has different graphics, aftermarket awning and a rear hitch. Unless the graphics are important to you, you can buy the awning and hitch a lot cheaper than they upcharge for the Free Solo.
Great point, although this is far better than the average plan. Most dealerships are charging over a grand for limited warranties that is good for 5 years. These guys do free lifetime warranty, contingent on you bringing the camper into a dealership once a year, it doesn't even have to be their dealership. Pretty good deal overall.
I just got mine and one of the first things I noticed is they moved the water pump switch and also the antenna. They must be using your videos for product enhancements. I respect they paid attention.
That would be great, I dont think they like me though... lol
We bought ours last year before Thanksgiving. We have been out 3 times this year. Been working out the bugs and making mods. Took out the storage under the mattresses, honestly wasn't that useful. Put in a queen size 10 inch memory foam mattress. Sleep like a baby now. Put a tongue box on the front for better storage. Have 2 awnings on the way should have them put on this weekend. We absolutely love our bushwacker. So many trips planned for the summer. We can put our kayaks on the roof rack and it's great.
Very nice, I bet that mattress is comfy! Two awnings will be really nice, they’re a lot of fun to modify.
Which awnings did you install/
I have thought about removing the storage you have me thinking now. What tongue box did you install
I've been researching teardrop trailers for the last 3 years. Wanted a Little Guy. Then found the Bean Teardrop. Just can't justify their prices. So, after watching your video. I will be picking up my Bushwacker on Wednesday. Look forward to customizing it to meet my needs
Thanks!
Thank you for your kind contribution, it really helps us keep the channel moving.
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Awesome review. U are one of the main reasons myself and wife are getting away from our class C and into the teardrop camping mode. We have a nucamp rage boondock and love just how much more fun it is to get out and see our great country. Keep up the great videos. Hope to meet ya one day.
That's really great to hear! I love the simplicity, I cant wait to hear how you make out. Definitely up to meet up on the road, keep me in the loop!
Loved the video on the don't buy lithium. It really opened up our eyes on what mistake we were about to make. Had no clue. Thank you so very much.. well worth a cup of coffee!
Thank you, I appreciate you tuning in. Im glad the content was helpful.
I turned on air conditioning and if you get above 3 you will get condensation on the outside from the back of air conditioner. Stay at 3 or lower no water dripping down. I bought my 10 HD 2 weeks ago from Clear Creek in Abeline Texas and paid 10, 000the rubber stripping is loose on the right side door. Mostly I have few complaints, speakers are crap but putting in new speakers this weekend. I am seventy years old and watch your you tube videos give me confidence to tackle most of the jobs I need to do.
Congratulations on the new camper, great price!
Are you tilting your camper a little bit towards the air conditioner? if you do, the condensation will run outside and not be a problem.
The speakers are definitely lame, lots of cheap little things to work on. Thank you for watching the channel and I hope you have some great adventures!
Brian
I bought solar panel and an additional battery. The jackery has been a great buy, ima using my gas powered gen for the air conditioner. Grandson is anxiously waiting for me t buy him a router . I take your suggestions seriously and attempt to make changes . I watched you tube and put in a kill switch for the radio., took me 3 tries before I succeeded. Planning to train a rescue German Shepherd to be my companion . Signed up for a trip in August to go with a group with Don
@@marysadey9392 That’s great, I’m so happy you’re getting out. Thank you for watching and commenting, I can’t wait to hear about your adventures with a dog companion, they’re the best!
I’m really glad I found your channel bc just took my kids on a RV for 5 days so looking at campers just for me and my partner. Love your channel.
Welcome aboard, happy you found us too!
i bought mine from them before your channel was even up on youtube, agree 100 percent tey are excellent people to deal with many nods later still dragging it around, thanks for posting and safe travel
Nice, glad they’ve been consistent. I appreciate you watching, I think you were one of the first couple hundred subs on the channel.
hey Brian another excellent video and that is the dealership where we picked up our bushwacker almost 2 years ago actually a little over 2 years ago and the mods like you said know what you're getting into and have a lot of fun make it your own thanks again for the great vid
I appreciate you coming along for the ride with us! Did you have a good experience at H&M?
I am looking at one of these. I live in a condo but I have several underground parking spaces but the height limit is 7 feet. This would be ideal as I can park it in regular parking space underground. I also want something that I can just hook up on Friday and get out of town without a lot of prep. This looks ideal for my vehicle which has a hitch but only a 2000lb limit. Great overview.
This sounds like a perfect fit for you. You love it. I have also been getting into Hiker trailers. To give yourself options, check out my videos on the Hiker highway deluxe, it's cheaper, lighter, and better built. It will also fit within your height limit.
Thank you for this video. I’m looking for a small rv to keep in garage and I think this is the one. Grate price and it’s not heavy for my small car
Good luck in your search, keep us in the loop!
Hello Brian, do you know if a Honda 2200 generator will power the air conditioning on the Bushwacker HD 10? I really appreciate all your videos thank you👍
Yes sir it will, great Generator!
This one's on sale right now
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Thanks Brian I appreciate that very much👍
Thanks for all your reviews and info, instrumental in my decision. Picking up my bushwacker 10 on Monday.
That's great, where did you find yours?
@@DIYOutdoorLife I purchased at an RV dealership in Ontario Canada. They have a good reputation and covered the cost of outfitting my truck with an electric brake controller. Keep up the great work, love the videos.
@@abaldwin6059 That's great! Keep us in the loop with how you make out. Thanks for watching.
Hey Brian I am getting the 10HD in 2 weeks! Been binging your videos trying to find things I can work on once I get it delivered
That's really exciting! Owning a teardrop has been life-changing. Thanks for tuning in!
Can you recommend a good dealer in the Chicagoland area for these teardrops? Or near Illinois at least?
I will see if I can get some updated recommendations for that area. I know the last time I checked, the pricing was quite high.
Great review Brian. Love your channel and your presentation…like chatting with a friendly neighbor. Also love that you reply to all the comments, though I hope you get so popular that you won’t be able to 😀. Question: can you have enough battery power to briefly use the a/c without shore power?
Hey Daniel, thanks for watching!
I set the comments up on my app to come in like text messages, it is getting to the point where I might have to dial back… lol
As for battery AC, although it is possible, it’s extraordinarily expensive. I have a few videos where I discussed this, and a few more coming. If you are looking for a brief use, 1000 W portable power station will give you about an hour and a half.
You were 45 mins from me. I got my 10SS there, great people to deal with.
Oh man! We should have gotten together! I'll be back, beautiful area to explore. This time I drove up to Presque Isle to stay, last time was Parker Dam.
Good review. Thanks for that and for finding a good dealership. Not many of 'em out there.
I keep trying to bring attention to the good ones. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Brian
Grrrrr that one piece panel under my sink/stove drives me c-r-a-z-y! Modding a door/hatch is on the project list for sure.
Haha… I could imagine. At least it’s a cheap fix.
Good stuff as always Brian. Good dealers definitely should be promoted. The furnace is under the brand Suburban. That was one of the first things I noticed when I got my HD - that it wasn't Dometic. So BC probably got a contract that saved a few bucks. The suburban t-stat is the worst I've ever seen and didn't even work at the dealership. A piece gets easily bent or stuck preventing contact to complete the circuit to send the call for heat. I told them no worries as I already had the LuxPro waiting at home to install. That mod should be a high priority to anyone buying an HD.
The piece you pointed to in the cabin is actually the return - the registers are the two circles to the right of it. They can be rotated to direct the airflow a bit which is nice - since we often put bigger mattresses in, you can turn them to shoot upwards rather than into the mattress.
It'll be interesting to see how they continue to update the standard build of these as time goes on.
Great catch....I actually saw that as well (the return)... I was kind of blindly pointing...lol
Very good call on the Tstat...the dometic was that bad as well, really great upgrade!
Pls share the dealer comparison that u mentioned. Thanks!
Hey Joey, the excel sheet I was keeping has become too crazy to keep up with this year. The prices were changing daily. Check out the pricing video I did, some info there. Aside from that, as I said in this vid the northeast has the best prices new. There are TONS of lightly used BW’s for sale on the market right now. The Bushwhacker Owners group on Facebook has a bunch of listings.
Thanks for watching!
Great objective review!
Thank you, I appreciate you watching 👍
Is there a water heater? Ground clearance is 12 inches?
There is a water heater in the 12' and Bushwhacker plus but not in the 10' models.
The 10 foot model does have a foot of ground clearance
Thanks for the info and great videos! Because of you, we will be picking our 10HD up from them in a couple weeks!!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to here about your trips.
You beat is to it! 😆
Great review Brian! Loved all the detail you put into this review and the support you're giving to a reputable business.
I cant wait to see yours. I thought you gave a nice complimentary video on the old one. Different perspectives are always good. Love what you guys are doing and watching the channel grow. Collab coming some day!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Looking forward to the collab! And I'm still working on coming to the South East Meet-up. Would be an awesome video of us all!
We bought out BW in March of 2020 from H&M. We went back a month ago to see the new ones. We just happened to go the day after you filmed this vid. We live in the same county as the dealer. I used to go there with my parents as a camping family. Our model has no actual model number like 10HD or 10SS.
They had the nice dometic stove and sink in the back, I like the early BWs too. Just missed you by a day, very nice area! Thanks for tuning in!
Love his channel
I love that you tune in!
Dig the review and the shirt!
Haha...the shirts are sweet!
Hey Brian, thanks for all of the Bushwhacker reviews. I may have missed this. Does the 2022 Bushwhacker have a water heater?
Thanks!
No water heater, just cold water to the tap. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
I’m having a tough time picking between this and a Sunray 109. Leaning Sunray though tbh
Sunray is a great trailer. I liked how the BW was more easily converted to off grid but you’ll be happy either way.
Thanks for checking out the channel!
@@DIYOutdoorLife I just love the kitchen in the Sunray. It’s setup super handy. Ugh. This is a tough one haha. I feel like for a good little camper though under 15k there’s really no other choice.
@@undefeatedgaul3201 are you going to be camping where there’s shore power? The kitchen is nice but will require utility or generator. Other than that it’s a great camper.
Kind of a mix I’d say 50/50. Some places with hookup some places I just rock whatever I can on the propane. Also have an eco flow power station and some good solar panels.
What’s the deal with the free solo model? Seems like it’s almost identical to this one but they don’t list it on their website. Very weird lol.
@@undefeatedgaul3201 it’s only available at some dealerships. It just has different stickers and a rear receiver hitch, typically costs a lot more.
Hufnagel and Majors, FTW! Not to mention there is a DQ practically next door, or used to be.
haha...I didnt notice. I wish I did, now I'm thinking of ice cream...
Thanks bub! I'd like to know more about the 4 season claim and what they use for insulation in floor and walls. Dang the sales prices are ripe right now
I use mine 4 seasons, no issues. The furnace has no trouble keeping up in very cold temps.
What size ball does it take to pull it
2"
Brian, you are the best! Thx for this vid.
Thanks for watching!
This is a random question. Tomorrow I am picking up a free solo OG. What size ball is used for the hitch? 2” or 2.5”?
2"
Here's an old video where we go through hitching the camper and getting your height/level right, might be some helpful info here-
How to Hook up Camper | Attaching Trailer - Fast Easy Safe
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@@DIYOutdoorLife thank you!
Great review Brian , I real like the bushwhacker but I live on the west coast any good dealers on this side of the US ...thanks
I’ve heard of a few but it definitely costs more on the west coast.
Kline in Warren, Michigan has the 10HD at the same price as Hufnagel. Just putting that out there. Love the video's, I've learned a great deal. Please, keep it up!
Great info! I hope people in the Michigan area see this.
great info thank you
Thank you for watching!
Just bought one yesterday
Nice! Keep us in the loop with how you make out. Lots of BW content on the channel.
I have a question.... I've looked and googled and can't find my answer. If there isn't a gray or black tank, why does the 10HD have two vents on the roof, what are used for? A/C air intake?
Yes, the ac has air exchange on the cabinet. Good eye!
@@DIYOutdoorLife thank you
Appreciate the walkthrough and non salesperson comments and opinions. It is a little disappointing to hear this dealer offers a fair price and then not to include what that price for this particular trailer is. I do realize prices vary based on what's included, where you buy and when you buy. But a ballpark price range for "this" trailer, at this dealer, would've been a beneficial detail, amongst all of your other details and discussion, to include. Thanks for your efforts.
10,800… it literally changes daily, if I gave a set price, people would complain every time it changed. Hope this helps!
So nice to meet you. I found you through one of Playing with Sticks Video's. I have a 2022 Rav4 Plug in Hybrid with a 2500lb towing capacity. I am very excited about finding a 1300lb. teardrop that is affordable. Can you tell me what mpg you get towing your trailer with your Vehicle(I think I saw in one of your video's it was a Tacoma Pickup) vs when not towing you trailer. My wife and I are preparing for Retirement and hoping to take some long trips and with gas prices the way they are we are trying to figure this out. Thanks so much!
That Rav 4 Prime is so nice, congrats on getting one, they’re hard to find.
My Tacoma mpg is all over the place, I usually have a lot of weight in the back. I rarely come close to 20 mpg without the camper. With it, I get 17-12… depending on conditions and how I’m driving. The prime should do much much better than this. Let me know how you make out.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks so much for your help. Many continued blessings. Love your channel!
May I ask you one more question? If I was towing a Bushwacker on a long trip would you recommend towing it with a Rav4 Prime that get 40mpg without towing a trailer or with a Ram Pickup that gets 20mpg without towing a trailer? My guess-timate is I would get 20 to 25mpg with the Rav4 Prime or about 15mpg with the Ram. Does that sound right? Do you think it is worth 5 to 10 less mpg using a bigger vehicle that would give you a-lot more storage? My guess is that is why you probably tow with a Toyota Tacoma.
@@gfp1011 that will definitely come down to preference, but having the option will be great. I really love having the truck for storage but the comfort and MPG will be nice too.
Do you have a bed cover or cap on the dodge?
@@DIYOutdoorLife Yes I do. Thanks again for your input! Stay well and many continued blessings!
I like the new spot for the A/C. I was wornding. I see the exgust but where does it pull in air to use to cool the coil off. Thank You
It draws return air from inside the cabin. That's how it runs so efficiently and dries the air out. Thanks for watching.
If it draws from inside. that will cause a vaccum inside, new air will be drawn in from outside.
@@chrislincoln489 There’s a louver to control fresh air intake, like on any window air conditioner. When you are drawing the intake from the cabin, it matches it by recycling. It does not create a pressure delta.
Great video Brian !!! i thing i'm getting the NUcamp boondock xl
Nice! Are you getting the star gazer window?
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes i thing it comes standard ??? just working on a good down payment
@@stevemueller7376 that is a realllly nice feature. Can’t wait to hear how you like it.
Wondering if I could tow this with my rav 4?
Many people do, depending on the model you have, its fine.
1300 pounds dry, check the tow rating on your vehicle, most Ravs are 2000 or higher, keep the camper packed light.
Have you ever done a review on the Free Solo
OG teardrop? Thanks
No, I should though. It’s the exact same trailer with an aftermarket awning and different graphics. It comes down to price, they charge quite a bit for those graphics.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Gotcha my name is Troy. i’m a new subscriber to your channel it’s pretty awesome so far. Do you ever go over landing or camping in Ohio or Kentucky? I’m from Northern Kentucky myself. Thanks 😊
@@troybuiltadventures5481 hey Troy! I have been camping in Ohio and Kentucky, but not as much as I’d like. Any places you recommend?
Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife well in Kentucky definitely Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge area! In Ohio I just got done camping at Hocking Hills State park campground Old Man’s Cave it was awesome also.
@@troybuiltadventures5481 great info
Brian, Thank you for your videos. Question? When you did your review one year ago, you recommended people should not buy the trailer. You talked about the dealer and the manufacturer not providing service. This one’s pretty complementary of the camper and the dealer. So what do you think? Good bad or ugly? Would you recommend it?
I definitely got a lemon, even with the problems that are typical on all campers, mine appeared to be a lot worse than the others that I’ve seen. I also think the 2022 HD has made some solid improvements. The reason I did this video at Hufnagel and Majors is because they’re an excellent dealership, that’s gonna go a long way for people.
All and all, compared to other trailers on the market, this is a great deal for people who know what they’re getting into. I try to show the good and bad so people know ahead of time, hope this helps.
Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Brian, you always do a great job. On behalf of all of your viewers, I wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work.
@@johnberger3338 thank you, that means a lot
Brian, what is the difference between the Bushwacker and Free Solo OG? I’m assuming some badging, decals, awnings??
You’re exactly right. Decals, aftermarket awning, but also a rear receiver hitch. Typically, the Bushwhacker is a better value, you can have those extra features added for less. The FS is nice coming with the extras if you want them.
I looked at their website, and I could not find a spec for the length of the bed? I'm 6'2" so length is important. Thanks
I believe it’s 72-74”. I’m 6 foot and it’s comfortable. I’ve met some people that removed the little head cabinet and grabbed at least six more inches. The job takes ten minutes. Good luck!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you sir.
Great review on the Bushwhacker 10HD.
Thank you so much, I appreciate you watching!
another great video!
thanks for watching!
I want one, but can you take bushwacker stickers off every panel? I'm not a bushwacker, just a fisher guy that wants a cool little sleepover trailer.
Me too! Here-
Removing Decals from Campers | Dealership Stickers, Bumper Stickers & more
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Is the 2022 Bushwhacker HD the same as the 2022 free solo .... We have been looking at the 2022 free solo by Braxton creek. New to this and upgrading from a truck tent😂 Trying to get out camping more without worrying about weather
Great question. “Free Solo” is like the limited edition. There’s different graphics on it and it comes with an awning. Otherwise same trailer.
Hey Brian great video and review. Thank you. Any chance you can send me the database/spreadsheet you were talking about on Drew’s channel? I was watching his review video about bushwhacked teardrop and there was a mention about it. Thanks and have a wonderful day!
Hey Pose Idon, this year the pricing went all over the place, it’s been nearly impossible to keep up with. I made a recent video on the 22 Bushwhacker 10HD and another video with Bushwhacker pricing tips. I included some info on those that might be helpful.
Great review. I found your channel after looking at Bushwackers in Lincoln, Nebraska. On one of your reviews of your camper, you were less than thrilled about the kitchen door panel leaking water into the corner. Could you tell if that problem has been remedied? And the roof rack, does it still interfere with the vent opening if you have something flat on the rack? I see they put the antennae further back, does that help? I am really enjoying your channel. Keep it up.
They fixed the antennae issue with the relocation. They galley door is still tricky. The water runs around the hinge when the galley door is open in rain. The only solution I see is using a wider hinge like the DIY people do. Most of us put a little piece of zip tape or gorilla tape on the corners and it solves the problem… still a Bushwhacker…lol
Dangit Brian, you're making me want to go get another Bushwhacker now!
Good improvements all around. Well, maybe not that furnace. My new rig has a Suburban in it and I'm not liking it all that much. Very noisy, not nearly as efficient and serviceabilty doesn't look great. Time will tell. The little Dometic they were putting in the older Bushwhackers were pretty nice, actually, just replace the thermostat. I was pleasantly surprised how quiet it was. I did have to work on it once and the service panel made that very easy.
Oh and speaking of the horrible Dometic thermostat, if you're wondering if it can get any worse, yes, it can. The Suburban version is nearly identical, just as hard to use and mine seems to, well, recalibrate itself for lack of a better description. It's weird, never seen anything like it before. Set it for what seems like temperature X, like 50, verify with a thermometer that it shuts down close enough to that and then go to bed. Within 2-3 hours it's crept up ~10 degrees higher, roasting me awake and wasting propane. Bump it down a bit and rinse-repeat. Must be cheap bi-metal I guess. Whatever, it's getting swapped for a luxpro.
Haha… they def have their allure. The suburban news is a bummer. Especially with tiny campers, the noise and consistency is key.
Hey Brian,my wife and I are going to get a Freesolo OG just wondering what are the major differences from the bushwhacker and the free Solo?
They are virtually an identical trailer. They’re made by the same people and use all of the same parts etc.. The FS has a different graphic and features 2 additional components. The first is a rear receiver hitch and the second is an aftermarket awning attached to the roof rack. If you don’t need the rear receiver, it is far cheaper to buy the awning yourself and attach it (very fast job). Otherwise, the FS is a nice package.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks for the reply. Your channel has been very helpful in my buying decision
great to hear, circle back with your experience!
Thanks for the great review, I bought one yesterday! Any idea on how long you can run everything on just battery power? The dealership said 8 hrs, including the A/C! A little hard to believe. Have you tested this?
Haha… dealerships can be frustrating…
The air conditioner can definitely not run on battery. Your lights, USB, water pump, and furnace can run on battery. Your outlets, including the air conditioner, require shore power or a generator.
How long you can run is the intersection of how big your battery is by how much you use. It will make more sense eventually, I have a ton of videos on the channel about battery use and solar.
99% of people who enjoy off grid camping have to upgrade their battery.
Good luck, stay tuned!
Great video!
Thank you, it was a lot of fun~!
Hello Brian,
Thanks for the abundance of quality vids about teardrops. I have seen them all! Here is a question your attorneys may advise you not to answer. What are your thoughts of a Bushwacker being towed by a FWD drive car (2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL)? The tow capacity numbers online range from 1,300 kilos to 750 lbs. My manual say "not recommended to tow" not, "do not tow". I think they may have put that in for U.S. customers because we're so damn litigious. EU/AUS manuals say "1,300 kilos". What do you think? Too sketchy?
I want a Bushwacker so badly but don't want to buy another vehicle just to tow it. Keep up the great work.
Best,
Chris Pace
Salt Lake City
P.S. I sense you're a bit of a fellow Dead Head - correct? Love the name Ripple for your pup. I hope he recovered well from the ACL
Let’s just answer it this way…. I would definitely tow a BW with it… lol
The BW has brakes, which I would use, and the loaded weight will be considerably under the EU/AUS limits. You are correct about the overly cautious US standards and where they come from. I would use caution in mountainous areas and take it easy… definitely mind the tongue weight too.
That’s exactly where Ripple got her name, huge fan.
Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks Brian. I appreciate and value your opinion.
@@cwpace I saw your thread on the Facebook group, looks like you got a wide variety of opinions… lol
@@DIYOutdoorLife Yep, I sure did. I've decided to error on the side of caution and not attempt to tow anything with my Elantra. I wish I could afford an appropriate towing vehicle. I got to tell you, I'm surprised by how bummed out I am.
Regardless, I enjoyed the fantasies of doing road trips in a teardrop, much of it thanks to you and Drew Hansen's videos.
🙏
@@cwpace it’ll happen!
In your previous video you didn't recommend this product. What changed? Are they better now?
It’s a mixed bag for sure. I def got a lemon, far worse than most I’ve seen.
They’ve made improvements, but overall they are delivering more bang for the buck than most companies. Really comes down to the customer and what they need
Thanks Brian. Does settling for a $11,300 Braxton still make sense in 2022? There are so many other options out there for less money including all metal $6,500 Camp-Inn Road Toad. The $$6500 "The Teardrop Trailer Inc." all of which offer better construction and no sawdust Ha ha ha. Once you add the options to equal a Braxton you will still save several thousand dollars and have a better constructed trailer (in my opinion). The bone headed access items you pointed out indicate Braxton wants to sell trailers and could not care less about the owners. =Cosmo
I'm so glad, with your experience, that you chimed in with this question. The answer... IDK? I'm eager to find out. I have been looking and haven't seen the "add on options" part to be true. Insulation, propane furnace, AC (even though I could do w/o), 24 gallon H2O, roof rack, kitchen galley... I haven't seen that under 15k...I'm looking really hard at Hiker. The Road Toad is amazing, it's still uninsulated and is over 10k with half the options. I think that one is the winner for sure if you are okay with the base model. The Teardrop trailer inc is $6,500 in the "cargo trailer" style...literally comes as an empty box.
The QC at Braxton Creek drives me nuts, but I'm having a tough time finding a trailer that knocks them off the "best value" platform. The bones -axle, frame, carriage, skin- are top notch, the finishings and customer relations are dreadful... Help turn me away from the dark side..haha
BTW... lets get together this spring !
Have you seen the bushwhacker 12?
Yes… not quite sure what I think. What were your thoughts?
@@DIYOutdoorLife I think the 10 is great. I don't see the point of the pullout kitchen.
About how much do these cost?
11,300 at the place in the video, price is all over the place depending where you live.
Thanks for the review, though it would’ve been nice to see the inside.
I showed the inside?
@@DIYOutdoorLife my bad, I somehow missed it!😂😂
@@MrTmax74 haha… I’m glad I didn’t.
Nice review, but I have to say I was "slightly" disappointed that you only showed the 10HD model. I was hoping to get a quick look at the other models that are self-contained with indoor kitchen and bathroom. I guess I'll just have to take a day and drive down there.
I wouldn't be tooo disappointed... The video does technically say 10HD in the title :D
It gives me a reason to go back…lol. Maybe I’ll be able to spend more time in that area we talked about.
@@neverwin2518 Hahaha point taken!
Hi Brian, could you send me the data base of dealerships? I’m going to be starting my search. Thanks!
Hey Jessica, the excel sheet I was keeping has become too crazy to keep up with this year. The prices were changing daily. Check out the videos on the channel I did on pricing and the new 2022 HD model, I included a lot of pricing advice in those videos.
The northeast has the best prices new, but TONS of lightly used BW’s are now for sale on the market. The Bushwhacker Owners group on Facebook has a bunch of listings.
Thanks for watching!
Great review as always Brian, I share much of your thoughts. If I could only convince the wife to bite the bullet on one of these.
haha.... Now that would make a great video!
2023 models arriving this week! Sale price of $11,500 plus tax and tags
Glad to see you guys are still running the best prices and service!
How much?
The price is shifted back-and-forth so much since the pandemic. The place featured in this video is selling this 10 HD for $11,200 right now, they are on the lot with no waiting time.
The elephant in the room is,what’s the sticker price? Come on Brian give us the scoop😂
Here in Louisiana the 10 hd is priced at $10,900
I didn’t dare because it changes so fast! I’d have people complaining every time it shifted..lol. I bought my trailer there last year for $9,300, it seems to be around 11 now.
I’ve been tracking the best I can, if you consider the no fees, it’s almost always the cheapest I can find in country.
That’s good to know! That makes me feel very good about my purchase.If anyone is in my corner of the country I would highly recommend Courvelle RV located in Opelousas,LA.Honest ppl and great service.And as always,thanks for you content Brian.It really helps us beginners to finding solutions for the issues we face!
@@caseylyons5387 thank you, great info to share!
My only comment is that from my experience the dealer you buy from is the ONLY dealer you can get warranty support from.
On paper, that is not the case. I really appreciate that you brought that up because it seems to work out that way.
I’ve had warranty work done on the road before and it’s much more challenging than the dealership you purchased from.
Where I live the Bushwhacker brand is no longer available. The dealer said it was because of, among others, poor quality materials, workmanship and poor backing from the manufacturer on customer complaints. It's too bad because I liked the various floor plans, but I will not buy one now. What the hell happened to: "Made in America?"
I am hearing that more and more, some dealerships were not very happy with the customer support from Braxton Creek. They were just sold to a much larger RV outfit, I'm hearing good things and I've seen some good things from the newest models on the road.
If I buy one ; ill call ya-
LoL… I’ll be here
“cheapest”or less expensive? 😉
Haha... everything is expensive
hi - like the review but this is only the second review of yours i have seen. the first one was you NOT recommending a Bushwacker. i will have to watch more of your videos on why you are doing videos on a product you did not recommend.
Great question, it’s been a long strange trip for sure. My ‘21 10ss was a lemon, far more problems than most experience. I try to be clear about the short comings and keep it real with people…. It’s far from perfect. I have come to see they weren’t all like mine.
For the price, considering the features, I do think it’s a steal. I’ve definitely come around to realizing it might just be the best lousy trailer out there…lol It’s less than half the price of comparable trailers.
So although my opinion flip flops, it comes down to the customer, if you don’t mind fixing some things up… great buy! If you’re looking for a high end finish, I’d keep shopping.
Hope this helps!
@@DIYOutdoorLife ok. "the best lousy trailer out there" - lol. I can understand that. thanks.
@@MAK0517 haha
You're pretty awesome.
You’re pretty awesome! Thanks for watching.
@@DIYOutdoorLife so how does this differ from the Free Solo?
@@johneroyale Same trailer, free solo has different graphics, aftermarket awning and a rear hitch. Unless the graphics are important to you, you can buy the awning and hitch a lot cheaper than they upcharge for the Free Solo.
they lifetime reviews from them are not free they charge you 120.00 for each inspection one the lifetime is crazy
Great point, although this is far better than the average plan. Most dealerships are charging over a grand for limited warranties that is good for 5 years. These guys do free lifetime warranty, contingent on you bringing the camper into a dealership once a year, it doesn't even have to be their dealership. Pretty good deal overall.
Currently $10,400 for a new 2022 Bushwhacker 10HD
Nice, I’ll put the word out. People ask a lot.