The Perfect Travel Rig - RV's vs Truck Campers vs Travel Trailers
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- What is the perfect travel rig? Today I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of vans vs RV's vs travel trailers. and I'm also going to discuss Slide-In Truck Campers, like those made by Scout Truck Campers and Kimbo Truck Campers.
Kimbo Truck Campers and Scout Truck Campers offer what I'm looking for in the perfect travel rig:
• 4x4
• good ground clearance
• simple designs
• 4 season ready/good insulation
• rugged
• look good!
Both of these campers offer the true camp experience but a safe, warm place to rest my head and a great inside space to hang out in/cook in.
you can learn more about Scout Campers here:
scoutcampers.com
you can learn more about the Kimbo Camper here:
www.kimboliving.com
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I’ve often heard people complain of cooking smells in their campers, so while the kimbo may not be super kitchen, you can still cook outside, then still have the option for indoors cooking in challenging elements. In other words, I wouldn’t let a kitchen set up be a deal breaker.
that’s a good point!
The Kimbo is awesome. I’ve seen a few in person the fit and finish looks good
I have a kimbo set up for full time living. However i did buy the bare model with no kitchen etc and built it all out myself for the sake of turning the sitting bench area in to a kitchen. I chose kimbo for the insulation (canadian winters are rough) and the durability and weight. Scouts were a consideration for me but the condensation that they collect was a no go for me.
oh hey-
so glad you wrote in. so yeah, do you find it to be very warm in the winters? and i THOUGHT i saw Kimbo had a “shell” model they sell so you can do the buildout yourself. so i’m going to look into that a bit. having more room for a kitchen and storage would be the tipping point in selecting the Kimbo over the Scout. actually- i’m leaning more towards the Kimbo now anyways cause of the weight.
what truck did you put your kimbo on and did you do any modifications to the suspension to handle the extra weight (leaf springs or airbags for example)
@@EscapingNormalLife I have a f150 and only have leaf spring helpers to stiffen up the sway. It handles very well. As far as the warmth, I use a 2kw diesel heater and it is plenty. I had a 5kw in it and if it was running on low, it was too hot when it was - 10 c out. I had to swap it out.
No condensation issues in the Scout. Crack the roof vent and turn in the diesel heater. I've crammed four people into my Kenai in wet, cold conditions and had zero issues.
Stumbled across your channel from another that did an review of your old teardrop. I was very impressed with your setup. Then after checking your videos I see you sold it. I could of never done a year in that small set up so Kudos. Fully understand and dang at the memories. I am in prep phase with eta March 2024. I had no truck just a small Ford Focus AWD. Went with an older 1995 Ford 250 Econoline Coachman. Have a dog that's going with me and hope to get a cargo trailer for the extra sleeping quarters.
oh awesome!
yes, i did sell the teardrop. it was great, but not the easiest thing to live in full time. i’m working hard on new content and continue to push towards my ultimate goal of living on the road indefinitely, but hopefully in a new setup. thanks for watching and Escaping Normal Life with me!
if you’re interested in seeing everywhere i went in the teardrop, you can watch that here: ua-cam.com/video/suS0r9mNyxc/v-deo.html
We have had a Scout Kenai for a little over a year and have had a great time with it. We have it on a Ford F350 long bed so we are able to close the tail gate. and as you mentioned we have no tanks to worry about, we do have the cassette toilet. It fits our needs. Hope to see you out on the trails some day.
jealous! haha
Both look pretty great. I currently have a teardrop but know it’s not the answer forever, I’m minimalist but have the same things on my wish list as you. Both models looks like really great options. Look forward to seeing how it goes for you!
thanks
i really loved my teardrop, but ultimately i think this is a better choice for me
thanks for watching and commenting!
Good luck with your new setup when you find it! God bless.
oh thanks!
i don’t think i’ll be able to buy the setup of my dreams anytime soon, due to financial reasons- but i will be traveling full time in just my car with some modifications and a buildout. have plans to get out in about month. stay tuned for a buildout tour and car modification video coming in the next few weeks
thanks for watching and commenting!
Your welcome! Yes you got it. Looking forward for more content! 🎉
thank you for ALL your support! you’ve been there since the beginning. means so much!!
I love my Scout Kenai on F350 long box. I've camped in every climate and it handles everything great. Off road performance is great. I looked seriously at the Kimbo, but it was too cramped with the weird angled corners and significantly smaller footprint. Kenai is spacious and holds all my gear. We've had it a year and traveled all over and have no regrets.
oh man- i’m jealous! i’d love to go for the kenai, but i think my budget is going to make me lean more towards the Yoho or Kimbo. Mostly cause don’t have to buy such a hefty truck. enjoy it! good to know it stays warm in winter
I had a feeling you were going to lean towards a truck camper. I’m leaning that way as well, especially since I want to get way off the beaten path in the high country and 4wd is a necessity to do so
That has been the biggest challenge when thinking about going on the road. What kind of lifestyle will I be living either off grid or camp ground and the actual vehicle, car/truck/van. Tab320 or teardrop old school toyota motorhome or a truck camper.
Excited to see when you finally get the new rig setup. 😀
they all have their pros and cons. just pick the one who’s pros are bigger than the cons
thanks for watching and commenting. as i get closer to my financial decision, i’ll be posting about it
Love my Scout Yoho, I have it on my 2020 Ford Ranger. Handles it well.
oh cool!
yeah, i was wondering how many owners of these things would speak up and say how much they like it
i actually PREFER the Yoho- but i’m concerned it may be too small for full time living. not enough storage space for clothes and food
@@EscapingNormalLife yes it would be tight for full time.
My guess was off. I was guessing a converted cargo trailer. Allows you to go with a 12-16 foot trailer but would require a larger tow rig.
But since I already have a tow rig I needed more stand up room (that slide ins don't have) and I plan on dragging a side by side along.
This is a very useful video for those of us considering getting travel rig/camper. Mind opening. Thanks.
awesome- glad it helped out. i have another one that goes through things to think about before traveling full time:
ua-cam.com/video/Z3XDMezMmO0/v-deo.html
I know those campers they are beautiful -very organic looking!❤
yes they are!
The problem with even a small truck camper for me is that I would probably be tempted to hang out inside a lot more with one of them. But, I am kind of a small person. It might be very different for most people.
Though you can't stand in it and it requires somewhat of a buildout, look into the Moonlander camper shell. Don't know if you partake in disc golf, but it looked like a interesting disc golf course you were walking through during this segment. Thanks for sharing. I have no doubt you make the right decision as to your next rig.
oh cool, thanks- i’ll check it out!
i do SOMETIMES play disc golf. although, i have messed up shoulder and after about 4 holes, my shoulder starts to hurt me. there’s better courses around here as well
thanks for liking and commenting!
Recently bought a Kimbo. Considered the Scout as well but in the end the Kimbo build quality wins.
thanks
i’m leaving more towards the Kimbo too. price is slightly better. like that it weighs less. and their build time is only about 3-4months
may i ask- what truck do you run it on? and did you do anything to your suspension (airbags, upgraded shocks)?
@@EscapingNormalLife On a 2009 Tacoma. I added heavy leaf springs and shocks. Got a kit from Ironman 4x4
I have a 2008 4x4 Tacoma and I'm looking at the Kimbo as well. How well would a 6'2" person fit in the sleeper above the cab? Thanks
Just saw this. You probably won`t see this. But, did you look at Four Wheeler Project M truck campers? The base model before add ons is about $11,500. The top pops up easily with the help of hydraulics. The bed is queen size but extends to king size. Its very well made, and there are full reviews on UA-cam. I`m thinking about getting one myself.
oh cool
no, i haven’t heard of them before. i’ll check them out. i’m not super into pop-tops cause of the cold, but i do find that price extremely attractive. and i like how lightweight they are. something to think about for sure.
thanks for watching and commenting
One popular add on is the thermal package. It covers the inside of the pop up for cold weather camping.
Good luck.
@@bryanmarine9699 good to know!
Listening to your rational it was a lot of what l wanted but I like having my “home” separate from my transportation.
The problem with a truck camper or van is that EVERY time you have to move, even if it’s to get food, you have to take the entire house with you and that means repacking, setting things up again, etc.
Sometimes l find a great place to camp and want to stay awhile but need to resupply and l can leave my trailer and come back. Or maybe l just have to drive to a trailhead for a day hike. I don’t want to have to pack up and take my house with me for a short drive.
I like having a “home base.” You can leave a tent or chairs to “save” a space but they could be ignored or disappear.
You still have to pack up and unpack every single time you go somewhere and that would drive me crazy.
I have a Jeep Wrangler for my tow vehicle and got an off road teardrop and set it up for off grid/solar so l can go somewhere. Like you, l don’t want/need the extra bells and whistles but l do like the flexibility of a trailer. Your former teardrop was too small but you can get larger ones that give you more space and options and are off road capable. You would need to upgrade your tow vehicle but a 2000+ lbs off road vehicle would give you everything you want but you wouldn’t be taking your house with you everywhere you go, even if it’s to just buy wood or do laundry.
And consider this: If your tow vehicle breaks down and needs repair or the camper itself needs repair you are attached to the other end. If my car breaks down l can still stay in my trailer.
I understand what your thought process is and have the same desires and needs as well but came to a different conclusion.
I suggest you rethink things because you are selling your Subaru regardless but you can get a more fuel efficient tow vehicle and tow an off road trailer that can give you what you want without having to take your house with you everywhere you go.
You will also have more options with trailers as there are many more to choose from.
At the very least l would rent a truck camper first and take it on a trip and see if you like it. I personally don’t think you will get much more space with a truck camper either as it’s not as open with two doors and windows like a teardrop and everything is inside.
these are all very good, VALID points. a lot to consider. i haven’t really thought of the “i call this campsite” maneuver by leaving your trailer behind. i actually DID do that a lot when i had my teardrop. so, it would indeed be something i would be giving up with a van or truck camper. i COULD remove the truck camper- but i dunno- even though i haven’t used one yet and have no experience taking it off the bed of the truck, something tells me it’s gonna be “anxiety city” doing it. so, not something i wanna do often. especially by myself, in case it falls or something.
thanks for sharing. that’s very helpful advice!
start at 22K , without the truck and any option...if you live in canada this is 30 grand, I'll stick with my teardrop...
yeah, they are expensive
no argument
teardrops have a leg-up in this category
These look light enough to put on my utility trailer and pull with my Wrangler (only 2000lbs as it's a TJ). I was thinking about building a removable square-drop for the trailer. Now I have to weigh fuss-factor of a build vs. expense of a prebuilt.
i know there’s a few companies out there where you can get the kit- and then they’ll ship you all the supplies, and you build the teardrop yourself. save you some money on the build, but you don’t have to find all the supplies
if you end up going the pre-fab route and you like Square Drops- check out Hiker Trailers. awesome builds and start at like $7k i think (of course after upgrades, you’ll most likely be around 12-$14
@@EscapingNormalLife I'll check out the Hikers. Also those kits, I hadn't thought of that route. Thanks
The Kimbo looks really badass, but the Scout has a better working space to do your editing and overall looks more comfortable and more esthetically pleasing. Does the Scout also have a shower because that’s a really nice feature of the Kimbo. I really like the wood burning stove in the Kimbo as well. Ahhhh, this is a tough decision! I think you’ve just got to go sit in them both and get a feel for them to see which one feels like home. Best of luck!
hi!
the Scout does not have shower inside, but truthfully, that’s not my focal point. i actually like using my road shower outside.
yeah, i’m a taaaad drawn to the Scout more for it’s aesthetics and larger work space. but the Kimbo IS lighter and cheaper, so financially i like it more.
ugh- it IS a tough decision
thanks for watching and commenting!
I really want to know the songs playing in the background. Can I get the list?
haha
of ALL my videos? or just this one?
i get all my music from a copyright free source: Storyblocks
here are the ones in this video:
Dylan Kidd
Looking Forward
Simon Sharp
Morose Lofi (instrumental)
But can you stand up in the kimbo?
you can
An advertisement without saying it,
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i know! as i was editing this, i was like “i shoulda gotten sponsored by these two companies”