SCOUT KENAI: A Year of Upgrades, Issues, Adventures, and changes in 2024
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another video! Im so glad your here!
In this video, I am giving you my FULL update on my 2023 Scout Kenai Truck Camper! We have had it for just over a year! If you have been following along, you know that we have taken it on some EPIC Wildlife Photography / Cinematography trips! We have gone to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park, Voyageurs National Park. Overlanding, Boondocking, camping, roadtripping, van life, camper life, truck camper living, and tons more!
I will go over Upgrades, Issues, FAQ, and some updates in the 2024 @ScoutCampers
CAMPER TOUR 👇
• Scout Kenai Full Truck...
7 MONTHS UPDATE👇
• Do we still love our S...
Heres some upgrades!
@Airliftperformance Loadlifter 5000 Ultimate
www.airliftcompany.com/shop/8...
Airlift WirelessAir Tank
www.airliftcompany.com/shop/7...
AIRLIFT INSTALL + THOUGHTS VIDEO - • Stop the sway? Install...
@diodedynamics SS3 Fog light Kit
www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-led...
Diode Dynamics Stage Series Ditch LIght Kit
www.diodedynamics.com/stage-s...
Diode Dynamics Stage Series Reverse Light Kit
www.diodedynamics.com/stage-s...
Diode Dynamics Install + Thoughts Video - • Installing Diode Dynam...
@bilsteinUS 5160 Shocks
offroad.bilstein.com/en/produ...
Bilstein 5100 Front Stabilizer
offroad.bilstein.com/en/produ...
Bilstein Install + Thoughts Video - • F350 Ride like a Cadil...
And here are ALL of the amazing Adventures we took this year!
In the first, real “TRIP” we took, we went to the Sarengetti of the americas, Yellow Stone National Park. It was phenomenal, and truly a life changing experience. We immediately fell in love, and plan on going back at least once a year! Check out my videos of filming Bison, Coyotes, Bears, and Moose!
• Finding Bison, Coyotes...
• Is this my best day ye...
• NATURE CAN BRUTAL... |...
The next big trip, was going to a NEW National Park for me, and thats Wind Cave National Park! It was amazing, and had once in a lifetime expereinces! I filmed Bison Rut, Badgers, Prarie dogs, and so much more!
• Unexpected Moments, an...
• PHOTOGRAPHING BISON RU...
The Final HUGE trip of the year, was to Grand Teton National Park. It was towards the end of the year, and really made me fall in love with the greater Yellowstone ecosystem even more. I had some of the most amazing experiences with Moose. Photographing the famous Hoback, finding a elk Hurd, spending some time exploring the park, and just enjoying some winter overlanding was epic.
• PHOTOGRAPHING BULL MOO...
• Moose + Bighorn in a B...
• WINTER OVERLANDING IN ...
• The Best Bull Moose ex...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
01:18 ISSUES
07:09 UPGRADES
21:26 FAQ
24:33 LOVES / HATES
Keywords: Truck camper, Truck camper build, Truck bed camper, camper truck, truck camper camping, truck camper life, Scout Kenai Camper, Scout camper Kenai, Scout Kenai Camper Review - Розваги
Thanks for the video. It's been very insightful 👍
Thanks for watching!
Your attention to detail is admirable. You do your homework at every turn. Very nice video.👏
Thank you so much! thank you for watching!
Fabulous video and really provides what, why, and how for the modifications. THANKS!
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!
Such an awesome adventure rig! Very cool to see such a comprehensive update on your camper. I would love to own one in the near future!
Thanks so much buddy! Thanks for watching! You would love it!
Great video. You covered everything a prospective buyer should know. Nothing is perfect. Well done. Thanks and keep the videos coming. I love them.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the update. I've had my 2023 Kenai for about the same amount of time. Had the same issue with water trickling in through the wires. I just crammed a bunch of silicone sealant in and around the wires and it solved the problem. I put a 3 inch memory foam topper on top of the mattress, and if anything it made it a little too soft. I think I'll just get a 1 inch eventually. I've got an Iceco fridge and absolutely love it. Way more rugged than the domestic and works great.
Thanks so much for watching. Im going to look really hard into Tochta Mattress. It seem like it might be perfect. You can customize the sizes, so I can add the radius to the edges for the front, the thickness, and maybe even squares to match the portal edge bunk extensions. Im going to look into the ICECO! I was also looking into the National Luna also. Thanks so much for your input!
I've had my aplicool 75 l for 4 years now. And I love it. Half the price of the dometic. And made pretty much the same way.
Wonderful, thoughtful, comprehensive update. Thank you!
Thanks so much! Thank you for watching!
Great review! They keep getting better every year. I LOVE your stove mod. I hope Scout listens to that one! Usable couter top space is precious inside a small space like that. And If I'm passionate about cooking outside - yup I'll buy another camp stove. Love the molly panel idea too. Super clean. So glad to hear they've upgraded the battery and fixed the leaky solar wires. Your power station charging tutorial was super helpful, too. Great stuff! Glad you're a gear nerd. It helps us a lot! Keep making pictures!! ; )
Thanks so much for watching Matt! I really appreciate the support!
Thanks for the update
Thanks for watching!
A very good video. I think you covered all your favorite aspects and items that need improvement of the camper. I do like you safe , dry and warm so I am glad you were able to fix that leaking issue.😂❤❤❤
Thanks Mom! Thanks so much for watching! I love you!
Cool rig Bro!
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
I have a Truma C60 and absolutely love it. I hit some really rough roads and it's done amazing. The 69L dual zone would fit that spot nicely, and it's far more rugged.
I sell RV's and play with the dometics all the time. I could drive away and drop my Truma off the tailgate, it'd be fine. The Dometic feels like it would likely be in 3 or 4 pieces lol.
Thanks so much!! I will totally look into it! I also feel like the Dometics are not built to take a beating. I will put the Truma on the list to evaluate when im ready to replace it!
Hey Josh thanks for all the videos. It helped us confirm the Scout is what we want. I did have a follow up on the Dometic cooler. Have you upgraded yet? If so what did you end up with. We were looking to buy without the cooler and finding a different solution.
Thanks so much for watching! I have not upgraded the cooler yet, but I’ve decided to do the national Luna 90L fridge. It’s far superior, and I would forgo the dometic and pick that one up personally! If you have any other questions, let me know!
Great video. I do not have a Scout, but I am always looking for what works and what doesn't as it possibly helps me with my rig. I would add either more light in the front or replace the stock headlights with Morimotos or "stock" LEDs. Driving at night is so much better. I had the LEDs on my 2022 Tremor and my new 2024 F350 has them as well. I feel so much safer in comparison.
Thanks so much for commenting. I actually installed a full Diode Dynamics set up. I replaced the stock fogs, added ditch lights, and added reverse lights. I did a whole video on the upgrade if you're interested! I find the stock headlights totally fine. Mine are the LED, and I think for normal driving, they are more than enough. When I need more light ahead of me, the front ditch lights are fantastic, and have way more than enough light for me.
Dude great review. Im liking al your mods. Im running the toyo at3 4s in a 18x 275x 85 on my f150. I tell you what they are so quiet and grippy on allot of the same trail types as you do. When i wheel with guys they are seriously impressed with what my truck can do. The toyos also weigh less than the ko2s. So less milage loss.
What ive noticed with sae plugs is they dont break in the cold as easy as the jt4 connections. I think its a rubber rather than plastic issue. The sae is less likly to shake out on rough roads. I have replaced my fridge plug and battery bank plug with sae and it has kept them pluged in on some serious off road trips.
Thanks so much for the reply, I have heard that the AT3's are very good tires. I have been looking at those also
Very informative vid. How difficult was it to add the GZ vehicle integration kit?
Thank you! I haven’t installed it yet. I’m hoping to do it this summer!
I noticed you're driving a short-bed F350. I've been looking at a Kenai and have a Ram 3500 crew SB and would need to run the tailgate down (or off) as you're doing. Do you have an auxiliary backup/rear view camera on the back? Also, do you ever take your tailgate off your truck and run without it? The Fords are nice because they have the builtin tailgate step, unlike the Rams. I'd leave it on if I had the Ford.
Thanks for watching, and no I do not have any auxiliary back up camera right now. I also do not take the tailgate off, because of exactly what you said, the internal step. I can't say much right now, but in the next few months I will be sharing a solution to the backup camera problem. So stay tuned!
Can you run your goal zero 3000 and 1500 like together in parallel?
Unfortunately no, the batteries at all packed in the system and connected to the MPPT, and inverters. The only thing I could do, is use the 1500 to charge the 3000 via the 120 AC inverter, but thats just too much hassle for what it is.
One last question - why did you not go for the small horizontal bunk windows? Any regrets? Thanks!
No problem at all! I will answer any question you have! So, We REALLY wanted to get them, but it just didn't make sense for us. I am often camping in very cold temperatures, and while the windows are insulated, they are not as close to the actual insulation in the walls. I didn't want to be camping in the cold, and then having our heads right next to a chilly window. We also drive A LOT. Each trip is roughly 3-4K miles total, so the chances of a rock getting kicked up and going through the window is high for us. I didn't want to have to worry about that. The front of the camper tends to be a bug magnet, so chances are we would just be staring at about a billion bugs splattered across the window anyway haha. We would of loved the added cross ventilation and extra light, but it just was a no-go for us.
@@FoxandFir makes total sense! I'm with you. Thanks for the reply!
Good afternoon, have watched all your video's and wish this was abetter subject but have just gotten off the phone with Goal zero in Utah
and although I love the camper over all its brand new have not had a month have been on several trip just got back home and tried to hook up phone to my yeti total failure apparently my 1500 Yeti is so old I need to send it back to the factory!! I was really disappointed in Scout that as 2024 they advertise updated to the 3000 Yeti apparently they missed mine but I guess that's on me I drove 1400 miles from Oklahoma to Montana as it was the closet dealership that had one in stock I have contacted scout support and am hoping they do the right thing as they have done with you, any advice or contacts at Scout you have would be appreciated safe travel!
Hi, im really sorry you are having issues. So a few things, Scout only made the 3000X standard as of 7 weeks ago, so any camper ordered before then, would be with the 1500X as standard. If you wanted to upgrade to the 3000X, you would need to cut into the top of the cabinet just like I did. I don't understand why the 1500X would be "too old". My 1500X is older than yours, and the app works perfectly fine for me. It seems like there is either a miscommunication between you and Goal Zero, or what you are expressing to me. I know that Goal Zero had an issue with an update that they pushed to the X series of batteries, but im not sure if that's why it needs to be returned to the factory. And if there was an actual issue with the Yeti, that would be an issue with GoalZero, and not Scout unfortunately. Im sure Goal Zero, or Scout will take care of you and get you a brand new 1500X, or repair yours.
Thanks for the reply I don't think was miscommunication the tech at Goal zero was awesome we tried every thing he knew to try hard restart. shutting it down I think its set at the Scout plant for so long the firm wear will not update. @@FoxandFir
Oh I’m glad they will get you squared away.
I'd check your payload sticker. 4500 sounds pretty high. I'd surprised if it was. You're still under your payload. I'd guess you're around 3400-3500.
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