Omg. When I heard you say “gully washer” I got choked up. I’m from Georgia and that’s what we would always call a very heavy rain. We’d say “it come a gully washer last night” lol.
I was actually considering trying to build my own small trailer I had been watching videos on that and one of yours popped up I fell in love with the hiker trailer I think I'm ordering one here in the next few months thank you for all the recommendations
This video gave me a couple of chuckles. First was when you pulled up with an overland camper in a 'Michigan-flat' RV campground The second was when you where talking about your fridge: 'You aren't in Bear country' Of course not- you're in BEER country! Glad to see you are getting out there. You've got some good ideas here 👍🏾
Marcel D I had to say that with the fridge. I get a lot of people that ask why I dare to leave a fridge outside. Lol. I don’t camp like that normally. We do an annual camping trip and my friends all have huge rv and request all inclusive campsite. Which costs 65 a night ouch.
I don’t know how I even stumbled across your channel, but I have become a quick fan of it. Really well done and what a sweet rig. Thanks again for the content. This is fantastic.
Another great video.. Cool set up. I've been thinking about picking up one of these trailers... The french toast looked great. Thank you for taking the time putting these videos together.. 👍🙏👌🇺🇸
Thank you so much for sharing on your trailer. I miss the locations I can go to with tent camping now that we have a big travel trailer. I think I have the wife in agreement to sell the 28 footer and get back to basic. Kids can sleep in the truck with topper and good to go. Please keep the videos coming as we are really enjoying them.
For the other side rug, we use one of those antifatigue mats (with the wholes in it) that you stand on for food prep or out in your garage floor. We picked ours up at Menards or home depot. All the dirt shakes off and you can stand on it w/o shoes.
As far as a sag puddling up area catching water. Get 3/4 inch or half inch conduit. Long enough to lay over other ribs. Bend a slight bow in it. And maybe tee it of to the end of the tarp for water to flow. End of tarp take a second pole drive wood into with hammer. Drill a small hole into wood and tap a small nail that the tee can lay over nail. Not sure you understand what I just described or not but it might have wheel turning in your brain. Just a thought I will share. Happy camping.
How much weight is your trailer? do you have braking system on it.I have a 2015 CRV. I am concerned about weight.was thinking about a mid range .thank you I like your videos! just keep sound up☺
We brought our trailer to a CAT scale and fully loaded with all of our gear, it weighted 1640#. Yes we do have braking system. It isn't really necessary when traveling around the flat Mid West, but we wanted to be prepared for adventures that included more mountains.
Hey guys, now that I have taken delivery of my 8x5, I'm addend some options and just re-watched this. How are the command hooks holding up for the curtains? Thanks for these videos!
Best awning is the Ostrich Wing. South African designed and made. There are several copies. Cost approx 1300 Australian dollars. Comes with one pole with options for more. The design is made for no poles. It’s free standing by means of brilliant counter levered swing out supports mounted to roof rack. You can drive slowly to adjust camping spots , with awning still up. Windy conditions obviously not. I have one mounted to Yakima flat form rack. It is also hinged to swing out brackets to lower profile when travelling and and parking at home. The unit sits on my 200 series Landcruiser.
if you hold the bowl of egg in one hand close to the griddle, dip your bread in the egg mixture and place on the griddle, then you don't have all that drippy egg stuff to clean up.
I am trying to figure out your outside table that you are making french toast on, is that discussed in the video? Is that an option with the Hiker? Thanks, good information.
davidlcb I debated on intech too also extreme tears. All good products I did the hike because I liked the galley gear storage it had more then the other two. In tech I was looking at a cargo hauler on top. All good products.
A 35 would if built that way as my stands now no. I bought the 50 and it would take up a lot of space. If you google hiker there are a few images of a 40 - 50 in place. You have to decide if you want it there or not. I personally like to take it on day trips so I designed the galley that way. Also check out my hiker trailer video from my first factory tour it shows a trailer with side slide out fridge.
@@MWDAdventures More importantly for me: do you run your Dometic continuously or only during some periods of time? How is it powered: battery, solar, wattage, etc. Thanks.
I really interested in getting an off-road camper to live in year round. But I don’t want some lame “camper” you see all over. Would it be possible to live in one of these like a mobile home so to speak. I also live in western New York so it gets pretty cold over here. (Could a small wood stove or some other source of heat be added?
You had heard of other Hiker owners putting it by the trailer and awning location where they come together to stop rain. We tryed it and it wasn't worth keeping.
This awning doesn't have a way to lower a corner at all . Manufacturer recommends to use a rope and pull down between the arms to create a gutter. It works pretty good for the most part.
Why don't you just use a bunji cord to secure your door so it does not just swing freely like it is doing when your wife is cooking the delicious looking french toast?
....что то не то в этом вылизанном отдыхе.Где природа?Где не дороги а направления? Где крикнешь во все горло и окажется,что ты нахрен никому не нужен.Где можно голым ходить и плевать на всех.Где тишина???Газоны,лужайки,народ под боком.И туда еще ездят отдыхать))))....
“Go away” man I don’t miss the teen age years 🤣😂🤣. Good video, very informative.
Omg. When I heard you say “gully washer” I got choked up. I’m from Georgia and that’s what we would always call a very heavy rain. We’d say “it come a gully washer last night” lol.
I was actually considering trying to build my own small trailer I had been watching videos on that and one of yours popped up I fell in love with the hiker trailer I think I'm ordering one here in the next few months thank you for all the recommendations
This video gave me a couple of chuckles.
First was when you pulled up with an overland camper in a 'Michigan-flat' RV campground The second was when you where talking about your fridge: 'You aren't in Bear country' Of course not- you're in BEER country! Glad to see you are getting out there. You've got some good ideas here 👍🏾
Marcel D I had to say that with the fridge. I get a lot of people that ask why I dare to leave a fridge outside. Lol. I don’t camp like that normally. We do an annual camping trip and my friends all have huge rv and request all inclusive campsite. Which costs 65 a night ouch.
I don’t know how I even stumbled across your channel, but I have become a quick fan of it. Really well done and what a sweet rig.
Thanks again for the content. This is fantastic.
Another great video..
Cool set up. I've been thinking about picking up one of these trailers...
The french toast looked great.
Thank you for taking the time putting these videos together..
👍🙏👌🇺🇸
Thank you so much for sharing on your trailer. I miss the locations I can go to with tent camping now that we have a big travel trailer. I think I have the wife in agreement to sell the 28 footer and get back to basic. Kids can sleep in the truck with topper and good to go. Please keep the videos coming as we are really enjoying them.
Thanks for your kind words. There will be a lot more to come. I have a couple weeks off right now I am touring the SW. 5 national parks. More to come.
For the other side rug, we use one of those antifatigue mats (with the wholes in it) that you stand on for food prep or out in your garage floor. We picked ours up at Menards or home depot. All the dirt shakes off and you can stand on it w/o shoes.
For when it’s raining ,take two or three float, blow then up an lay them across the roof to dampen the sound of rain.
I love the sound of rain on the roof - except when it is really coming down hard 🙂
As far as a sag puddling up area catching water. Get 3/4 inch or half inch conduit. Long enough to lay over other ribs. Bend a slight bow in it. And maybe tee it of to the end of the tarp for water to flow. End of tarp take a second pole drive wood into with hammer. Drill a small hole into wood and tap a small nail that the tee can lay over nail. Not sure you understand what I just described or not but it might have wheel turning in your brain. Just a thought I will share. Happy camping.
How much weight is your trailer? do you have braking system on it.I have a 2015 CRV. I am concerned about weight.was thinking about a mid range .thank you I like your videos! just keep sound up☺
We brought our trailer to a CAT scale and fully loaded with all of our gear, it weighted 1640#. Yes we do have braking system. It isn't really necessary when traveling around the flat Mid West, but we wanted to be prepared for adventures that included more mountains.
Great vid with a lot of info. Added a few items from your list! Thanks
You can also pair the ue boom with another ue boom I think you can pair a bunch of them surround sound the hiker trailer 👍
great setup!
Hey guys, now that I have taken delivery of my 8x5, I'm addend some options and just re-watched this. How are the command hooks holding up for the curtains? Thanks for these videos!
After 3 seasons the command hooks are still sticking to the wall :-)
Best awning is the Ostrich Wing. South African designed and made. There are several copies. Cost approx 1300 Australian dollars. Comes with one pole with options for more. The design is made for no poles. It’s free standing by means of brilliant counter levered swing out supports mounted to roof rack. You can drive slowly to adjust camping spots , with awning still up. Windy conditions obviously not. I have one mounted to Yakima flat form rack. It is also hinged to swing out brackets to lower profile when travelling and and parking at home. The unit sits on my 200 series Landcruiser.
Sounds nice. I only had 3 options from the factory Darche, Foxwing, and Alucab.
Great Video. Got a few ideas for my Hiker.
In rain alternate the height of your poles by an inch or so. That helps the guttering. When you have the poles of course.
InMused great tip. Since this video we raised the over all height of the whole awning. I will try this next time. Thanks for watching.
I noticed you have the license plate in the middle on the trailer, so was that from the factory or did you move it there?
Rick's Review it was factory
Great video nice set up. So you got 16MPG with your truck so what kind of MPG with your truck do you get when not pulling the trailer?
charles gardner about the same.
if you hold the bowl of egg in one hand close to the griddle, dip your bread in the egg mixture and place on the griddle, then you don't have all that drippy egg stuff to clean up.
Where did you guys get your outdoor mat?
I don't remember but it was either Camping World or RV General
Are you concerned about 'two-legged' critters walking of with stove, fridge, etc?
We are typically in some sort of campground - we never have had problems with fellow campers. If we are more off-grid then we are more cautious.
Great vid! Where can I get that gravity hinge for your side table? What is it called?
Thomas Cash not sure you might contact hiker on model name.
I am trying to figure out your outside table that you are making french toast on, is that discussed in the video? Is that an option with the Hiker? Thanks, good information.
Nancy Savidge I have talked about it in a few other videos. It’s an option you can add from hiker.
you planning on upgrading your truck for like overland vehicle since you have a trailer like that..really nice
davao0506 I would like to go Toyota Tacoma or Chev Colorado.
Is this trailer insulated? We live in a colder climate & it can get dn to 25° at nt without warning.
e Burtonavich yes it is insulated.
Get you a painters fiberglass extension pole to make a ridge in the middle.
Richard OBannon nice idea. If I have anymore issue I might do that.
Great videos of hikers. I am in the market for one and currently trying to decide between hiker and intech.
davidlcb I debated on intech too also extreme tears. All good products I did the hike because I liked the galley gear storage it had more then the other two. In tech I was looking at a cargo hauler on top. All good products.
Matt DeWitt thanks for the response, do u happen to have facebook so I can dm you with more questions? Haha. Much appreciated
davidlcb yes I do and no problem.
Go away! Hahaha.Tell him that when the dinner is ready. Hahahaha
to funny ... yall stay safe and have fun
Can you share a link for the add on piece on top of the Coleman stove. Will be great for pancakes. Thank you. Great video!
Lillian Giron got it from aldi stores if you have one around you. I will see about finding a link.
Thanks for the videos, super helpful as I wait for my Hiker build! Will that Dometic fridge fit on the bottom shelf of the galley?
A 35 would if built that way as my stands now no. I bought the 50 and it would take up a lot of space. If you google hiker there are a few images of a 40 - 50 in place. You have to decide if you want it there or not. I personally like to take it on day trips so I designed the galley that way. Also check out my hiker trailer video from my first factory tour it shows a trailer with side slide out fridge.
@@MWDAdventures thanks for the response, I may have to talk to them about the slide out fridge
@@MWDAdventures More importantly for me: do you run your Dometic continuously or only during some periods of time? How is it powered: battery, solar, wattage, etc. Thanks.
Alex all the time in a campground. I just bought a hacker I hope will work for off grid cycling or used in truck.
What model of Hiker do you have and what is the tow weight?
Tina Busch mid range and just over 1,000 lbs.
I really interested in getting an off-road camper to live in year round. But I don’t want some lame “camper” you see all over. Would it be possible to live in one of these like a mobile home so to speak. I also live in western New York so it gets pretty cold over here. (Could a small wood stove or some other source of heat be added?
I would contact Hiker on your questions.
Where did you find to camp?
What weather app is that? I use Skyvector but it does not show the lightening.
RadarScope its a paid version with a lot of bells and whistles that the meteorologists use. Love it. Worth the money if you love weather
Where did find that griddle top?
Aldi - my wife found it there a couple years ago. She hasn't seen it there since then.
Where do you get mattres underpad
Mattress Insider/Hypervent: bit.ly/3CY2fMk
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Any issue with the rain/thunder just use some earplugs.
I nornally love some rain on the trailer it puts me asleep.
Is your truck a half ton?
Eugene Courtney yes. 1/2 ton.
Why then blue pool noodle at 4:06?
You had heard of other Hiker owners putting it by the trailer and awning location where they come together to stop rain. We tryed it and it wasn't worth keeping.
The Hershey squirts at 12:30
where did you get your blanket/quilt?
it was a limited edition Facebook ad of all things. If I find a link I will post it.
@@MWDAdventures thank you! Please do, love the pattern
Where did you get your grill top?
Frank Mabry aldi of all places. Lol
It’s aluminum not cast iron but works great and lighter
Lower a corner som it drains
This awning doesn't have a way to lower a corner at all . Manufacturer recommends to use a rope and pull down between the arms to create a gutter. It works pretty good for the most part.
Why don't you just use a bunji cord to secure your door so it does not just swing freely like it is doing when your wife is cooking the delicious looking french toast?
Barricade Rentals we tried that and a gust of wind caused it to snap open then snap back violently.
That fabric stretches over time. Super annoying
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....что то не то в этом вылизанном отдыхе.Где природа?Где не дороги а направления? Где крикнешь во все горло и окажется,что ты нахрен никому не нужен.Где можно голым ходить и плевать на всех.Где тишина???Газоны,лужайки,народ под боком.И туда еще ездят отдыхать))))....