The CUTEST Camper You Can Stand In: Happier Camper Tour
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- The Happier Camper is known as the cute little retro trailer that "Does it All." But, at what cost? That is what we will be focusing on today. Is a modular small camper trailer like the Happier Camper HC1 Studio, truly a do it all travel trailer. Or, is the modular aspect of camping more work than the provided benefits? We will be taking you on a full detailed tour of the standing height Happier Camper HC1 Studio as well as briefly taking you through their other models on offer. From their budget model the HC1 Breeze, to their larger 17' Happier Camper Traveler, there is an option for about everyone's needs. They even have a model called the Happier Camper Venture that was designed to be a mobile booth or concession stand for your business on the go. Do you want to see more of these stand up fiberglass trailers? See below for our fiberglass trailer playlist.
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com'on $25-35k the market has really gone bananas' on the trailer market. Its nice but way too much. basically making trailer camping a rich mans game. The only way i could get into this as a teacher is through the used market.
Everyone wants a “cheap” trailer until they own a cheap trailer😅
I have one of these. I ordered mine before they came out with the studeo. I went withbthe HC1 because I had camped in basic teardrops for years and what I was looking for was that kind of basic camper that I could stand up in. I did not want a bathroom or indoor kitchen. I didn't want to deal with tanks and winterizing. I have my bed set up all the time in the back... I hate setting up and tearing down my bed. I have a folding canvas directors chair and a plastic set of drawers in the front so I can sit inside in the morning to have my coffee. I usually travel alone but took a cross country trip from Pennsylvania to California in 2022 with a friend and it was very comfortable for two. I am 71 years old and have been camping since I was 6 months old. I go camping to be outdoors. I cook outside. If it is a rainy day I can use my mini rice cooker or backpacking stove to cook a meal. I was really just looking for a camper that had the flexability to allow me to only have the features I wanted and none of the "stuff" that makes my camping expierence complicated. I have had my Happier Camper since 2020 and have had no condensation issues. I only camp from May through September so I don't use a heater, which may be the reason that has not been an issue.
Love hearing this. Your camping style sounds a lot like ours. Folks never understand when we say we would be willing to pay more for less. I could see this being a great little upgrade from the teardrop.
To lazy stay in motel outside cooking area works well on wind, rain or snow
In a fantasy glamping world, this trailer is adorable . You can side tent it or back tent it. You can stand up and be warm and get out of wind and weather. It would be comfortable and roomy. You can manage storage, and all that wall and ceiling space lends itself to putting up storage. It meets the inside food and body sanitary needs. I love it. Some years ago, i saw one of these at a reststop coming out of Burning Man. The owner had a blast and was so happy and proud to show it off.
Good job, Drew!
I love hearing your take on this trailer. It really is a a perfect little fantasy glamping setup. I can picture this coming out of burning man. I think it would be right at home there.
A Toyota RAV4 will cost you between $31-38K depending on trim. How can something without an engine cost as much as something with an engine? Especially something that most people will probably use maybe 20-30 days maximum each year, as opposed to a RAV4, which would probably be driven daily. I will resist ranting about how camping has changed over the years, but I will say I have come around to the opinion that you're better off finding a Toyota Sienna for about $10K and doing a "down-and-dirty" DIY no-build camper setup than you are buying one of these. You get a functioning car that can serve other purposes as well as a "teardrop". (is there a "my two cents" emoji?).
A carbon rock that is not good for anything might cost millions of dollars.
That's the basic market law here for you - it costs that much because there are people who value those things. For them, it's an acceptable price to get what they want.
Until people like those exist, you are out of luck. Simple things...
Seems an unfair comment. Bathroom, basic kitchen including reefer etc. certainly aren’t going to get that in an ordinary vehicle. Secondly, you can’t forget that, compared to an auto, you are in a completely different universe re benefits of using automated processes which only make sense if the numbers manufactured are very large.
The toilet looks like a Jiffy Pop!
Haha. That is so funny. I was watching this video again yesterday and I was just looking at that toilet feeling almost nostalgic. But I couldn't place my finger on it. I was thinking pop-tart wrapper. But, it was Jiffy Pop!
😂🤪😂😂. Maybe more like a Jiffy Poop. 💩💩💩💩
That would be...Jiffy Poop!
Jiffy Pop! I haven’t heard that name in decades!! 😂
Not a bad little camper. As you said, the modular design sounds cool. I just don’t think it would be as cool as it sounds in the real world. I think most people would find a layout they like and really never change it.
That is how I feel about it as well. I would use it for day to day things. Like hauling across town, fun oceanside picnics, etc. But as for camping I would keep it primarily in one configuration. But, at least I have the option to come up with that configuation on my own. That is hard to put a price on.
Lol.. did that sticker at 0:24 say $42,000!!??!!??!?! what is the world coming to??
I'm not sure what you saw, but welcome to California prices. The stickers on the trailers there vs. what you see online is crazy! I'm not sure if there is some sort of tax or what?
@@PlayingwithSticks Yeah.. it is the price sticker on the side of the camper when it pans around. Insane price for that kinda of box on wheels. How do they expect to compete and stay afloat with those prices? Are people really paying upwards of $40,000 for these type of trailers?
For that price it should have an engine and a driver's seat.
I'd by an airstream for that price.
Cute but YIKES$$$$$$$ way to expensive.
It's nice looking but it's supposed to be a small camper why exactly is it 25,000 for the base model
Man Might as well get a Tiny House for that much
Some people still think it’s Covid pricing and financing not bidenomics time
Unfortunately, this is just small camper trailer prices in 2024. It’s painful. This trailer used to seem very expensive and now that all the other trailers around it have risen up in price this now seems mid range. I sure hope these trailers come back down in price. Are we all start making twice as much money 😂
@@bthunder9292 even tiny housing prices have gotten out of control. Well, then, just build your own. The wood prices are out of control as well 😢
@@tommyhairyeah7726 I have a feeling we will be in this pricing bubble for a bit longer. I hope not, but my realistic side thinks we’re going to be in it for a while.
The only thing I really like about these trailers is the fact you can remove the toilet and have just a shower. GREAT stuff there.
I'm with you there.
Fun little camper. Would love to own one!
This price point is way off the mark how can anyone justify buying one unless your wealthy holy crap😊
I wish it was off the mark. Not saying it is justified. Just saying compared to like trailers on the market these guys are closer than they have ever been. 5 years ago Happier Camper was at the top of the pricing structure in this industry. Today, this would fall mid-price. Man I miss those days when campers were less then the tow vehicle.
The price of this is outrageous!
I won't mention price because plenty of other people will, but they could have built in twice as much storage space at the ceiling of the camper ala Casita and to a lesser extent, Scamp. I was about to mention the refrigerator but I am beginning to lean towards the very efficient 12v standalone units on the market (I have a 3 way in my Casita and would love the fast cooldown of the Danfoss units) so flexibility is good there. The modules seem like a great idea to expand your camp to the outdoors but RAIN happens, you might be able to ameliorate some of that by using a Clam type enclosure with side panels to keep the modules from getting wet and more importantly to keep from having to rush them all back into the trailer in a storm. Just saying, we all have our experiences with covering chairs, etc. from rain and snow that creeps up on us. A pretty camper with some good ideas but like everything in RV world it is a little high in cost (I know, I said I wouldn't mention it, I just can't help recalling that I paid $19,725 for a new 17' Casita with some options in 2017). I would give it a hard look though if I were looking now.
You have some great points here. That was one of my concerns, storage. I had to ask Sean behind the scenes to take us through the storage. He kind of just glanced over it at first. Easy to do, with so little storage. I wanted to show, like you saw, that there really isn't a lot of storage for how big this trailer is. Yes, it is there, but under your seat. I like the open feel. But, like you I think they could sneak in a little more above head storage. I never preferred the layouts of the Casita or Scamp. I love these campers, but always thought one day I would tear out the side kitchen and move it to the front. Those cabinets start making the entire trailer feel like a hallway to me. I think they are great for couples, maybe not the best for families. But, with trailers like this with the galley kitchen in the front vs. on the side, it really feels like an open space. I would love to see this layout, but with smaller cabinets on the side like you see on vintage trailers such as Shastas. That video I mentioned in the end, a big portion of it was dedicated to comparing these two styles of layouts (basically shasta compact vs scamp).
Winner of the tiniest fridge award.....the smallest built in fridge I've ever seen. Cute trailer tho...thanks for sharing Drew!
Haha. I like how Sean kindly said, "I think I would bring along a cooler." Good seeing you my friend.
@@PlayingwithSticks Yeah he owned up to the tiny fridge lol. I know you like a good nite-lapse...I put together a collection of time-lapse vids and called it Kimbo-Lapse hahaha a new phrase I coined lol... anyways some of my best time lapses yet all in one vid
Yeah, I thought why bother? Didn’t look like it’d hold anything.
Too much money. I’ll build my own for 25k.
But ist got. Nice color
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Lets see those pics !
You could build one for a lot less actually. But yeah it is a lot of money for a box on wheels.
If i had the money, i would order one in a heartbeat. When i had a bigger camper with a ton of storage, we brought so much crap that we never need and never used. It made the tounge weight too heavy. You still do have space in your car, and come on, people bring way too much stuff with them, anyway. This is sleek and lovely.
Whoa! Super expensive. But, it is fiberglass. Don’t like the environmental footprint of that dry toilet.
Good thought on the toilet. I had a feeling we would get quite a few comments like that.
I wish that HC made a rear galley kit for this -- something that's like a teardrop galley that can really maximize on the overhead lift gate. I'd love an option for a setup that's as deep as the modular component with drawer or shelf options, a workspace, and some way to move the stove and sink outside. Ideally, there would also be a small screen-door passthrough to push coffee or meals into the cabin. I often look at these and think there's about a 99% chance one will be my next camper.
I like how you see things! I would buy that trailer. This trailer checks almost all the boxes for May and I. That would be enough to sway us.
My Pro / Cons - The Cons - The words fiberglass and off-road should never be used in the same sentence. That toilet is about $2 per flush and the cartridges are hard to find. A missed opportunity making a compostable toilet in one of the modular sections (like a BOXIO). The hard sided shower is also a waste of space IMO, a drop down curtain would be better. And that fridge? Yeah that is another waste. The Pro’s. Small size, fiberglass is good for longevity (just not off-road), the modularity is a great option, the weight is great, and the looks are pretty rad. Thanks for the video!
Wait, are you sure? What about Bean and Escapod the leaders of fiberglass offroad trailers? Haha. I get what you are saying though. It's like flipping the axles on a Scamp, putting on bigger wheels and calling it offroad. Someday we all need to adopt the term softroad or something to describe these lifted trailers that get you off the beaten path, but aren't designed for true offroad use. I am talking about the trailers designed to get us on those dirt roads through BLM and National Forest land, but ones you wouldn't want to pull on Jeep trails regularly. Great pros and cons by the way. I wish more people would do this. I hope it catches on. Thank you for leading the way. Love that you checked out the prices of the refills. I did the same thing yesterday. And in the review section folks were saying 1 is enough for a day and a pack of 3 gets you through a weekend for a family. They said that was a pretty good deal. 🤔 I think they were like $90 for a 3 pack. Haha. Maybe I am exagerrating, but I remember it being quite high. I do like the concept though. I didn't look enough, but it would be interesting to see if any of their modular components were essentially blank shells for you to add your own components, like the composting toilet you mentioned for an example. I also think the fridge is fine, if like Sean mentioned you are brining another cooler or a 12 volt along. But, stand alone. Yes, that thing is quite small. Beings it is Dometic I assume it was first designed for sailboats and then for the RV industry as an afterthought. I am realizing quickly with a growing family that 1 fridge and a cooler are now mandatory for me. And once a fridge gets too large it is not as practical. I find 2 fridges or a fridge and cooler which we use is probably the best option for most of us family folks. I am right with you on all your pros. I go back and forth on modularity. But where I am currently at in life, it makes a lot of sense. Thanks again Preston for this great comment. This is why we make these videos.
@@PlayingwithSticks Oh, also we are moving to Alaska this summer!
I have a composting Boxio toilet. I'm disappointed with it. They made it for European diets. It's too small and you can fill it up with one big Taco Bell shit.
starting at 35k……….who would buy this! WTH! 🤦♂️
Haha typically you go smaller for a lower price. Not the opposite. Holy cow.
My sister lived in a 13 foot camper year round near the Grand Canyon South Rim. She was happy to get into a converted school bus after two years and the challenges of four season occupancy off grid while working in a tourist town. As her vintage camper aged out it continued to function as a fair weather art studio and storage shed. Even after it progressed into a relic whose door frame no longer had integrity it still functioned as a wind break, tool shed, water jug storage and shade under the Arizona sun.
It's priced at $25,000. And that's the most "economical." 🤣🤣🤣
Yep. Haha.
I want this.. its my fav color and sooooo cute
I have loved this camper since I first saw it on Instagram years ago
Cute but I am NOT paying $32k for something so small. THIS IS A RIP-OFF! That camper is worth MAYBE $12k. I wouldn't give over $8k for it.
2022 HC1 in Mill Valley Green - $32,000
Ultralight (1500 lbs) and easy to tow. Large rear hatch door, standard Maxx fan, off grid and solar ready. Standard kitchenette with 20L Dometic Fridge. Green exterior and cushions with bamboo cupboards, tables and kitchenette.
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HUGE rip off.
So, I feel like they said no bunk beds, but at 11:20 I see bunks. Could you confirm?
Sorry for the confusion. Some of the camper layouts allow bunks, well most of them I believe, but the largest layout doesn't seem to offer bunks.
Sorry, but they are really poorly made, the doors don’t close all the way, the construction materials are lowest possible, I could go one. Cute, but junk. I just sold mine.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. These are the comments we hope to get, but I find with the happier camper. There’s not a lot of owners out there watching this video. Positive or negative it’s always best when we can get comments from actual owners.
Hmm, I’m seriously considering one, but have mixed feelings about what I’ve heard about build quality and QC. Anything in particular you can share that makes you think it’s poor quality? Curious to learn more.
Hello. Stopping by to support you. Wishing you all the best. We have one of these; as 1st time novice campers our HC-1 Studio allows us to enjoy camping/glamping anywhere, anytime!
Hope you come to Japan and check out some of ours
I would love that! 🇯🇵
@@PlayingwithSticks so would we, camping here is an out of body experience
@@s.porter8646 We watch so many Japanese asmr/glamping style camping videos. I absolutely love them. Especially the videos on Supercubs. I am a supercub junky. And sadly I had to give mine away about a month ago.
@@PlayingwithSticks ew...the supercub is gone...nooooo.
Yea campgrounds here are anywhere from glamping with concierge service, to basic gravel and fire pit. Also, some have hot springs on property.
@@PlayingwithSticks I've got a close friend in Okinawa ow s a campground with 20 restored airstreams permanently installed, on the most gorgeous beach.
It has a cute $40,000 price tag too.
I saw this camper in their first prototype and the "Lego" concept for this trailer. I appreciate the oddly shaped drawer under the sink. That's a nice use of space and a way of trying to get around one of my complaints with a sink in a tiny trailer. The only major complaints I've heard from our customers who own one of these is that the grooves collect dirt and pineneedles - which makes a little bit more work when moving things around.
Mark I'm glad you mentioned those grooves. That is something I never considered. When he mentioned washing the trailer out, I was sold. But, I didn't considered how hard it may be to actually "wash it out."
"I" before "E" except after "C"!!! REALLY!!! 😊
Darn! I missed one huh in my text huh? Thanks for catching it.
I love these but they are way to expensive! At the end of the day I love tent camping and just think these are cool to dream about.
You sound like us. May and I often dream about this trailer, but have never truly considered owning one.
At least tents are better priced. The makers of this trailer are on crack.
But a Casita. Much cheaper and very nice.
I don't know about a whole lot cheaper, especially compared to the HC1 at 25K. But, they are nice. I noticed with Scamp and Casita lately they aren't too excited about putting that price in front of everyone. You have to dig hard to find it. And when they leave the factory they are not even close to those prices we remember just 4-5 years ago. BUT, find a used Scamp or Casita and that price is still NICE!
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I owned a 1995 13' Casita many years. They were much cheaper then. Best trailer I ever owned. I could fix everything on the trailer. I can't say that about my 36' 5th wheel.
@@markmitchell457 I hear ya! I go on and on about my love for small fiberglass trailers. My parents and my brother both have travel trailers. They are holding up fairly well, but I can tell they both are afraid of them. haha. And they treat them like they are going to break. I have always appreciated the Casitas because you can treat them like camping. And they love you back!
Dump valve sitting pretty low, first thing thats going to rip off when you take it off road.
If wed to a fiberglass trailer I think I would save the $$$ and go with a Casita or Scamp and save a bit. I like that it is off-road-ish, but...if you are in the market at these prices, then look to Mammoth. This is a nice trailer.
I like the retro look and the size. The upfront kitchen is good. I would probably change out the toilet for a cassette toilet and use the shower for storage. I know exactly how much gear I have for camping, so I always look at storage. "Where would I put xyz?" Although I like the HC, I would still need my totes and cooler. So, not in my plans unless I got a duper used deal.
That is exactly what we would do with this camper. We heard in the community section yesterday that someone' s neighbor found one used for $15K. Someone sure got lucky!
So instead of using a reusable toilet system like a normal tank, or caddy you’re spending more money, and being less eco efficient by using bags?
Anyways modular system like this doesn’t really make sense for a trailer imo. Sea-Doo makes a pontoon boat that has a modular system just like this lol. That makes more sense for a modular system.
I’m a sucker for retro turquoise paint like that, even if the “fenders” and side marker lights are backwards, really looks weird to me being an old car/truck guy. For example the bigger part always trails the tire if that makes sense. Not being infront. 50’ Chevy/GMC truck fenders are a good example of what I’m talking about.
Good ideas. All white interior for camping? A centre mount table will not stand on uneven ground. No door screens!!! Have the designers ever camped in a campground? Love the toilet but wonder about supplies. Sigh! 40% exchange rate to Cdn.
I'm just going to modify a large van with slide outs would cost me way less. Dry flush aka portable toilet like on a boat. It's a overpriced piece of shit basically. This is what happens when people don't know how to do shit. It makes the ones who can overprice pretty sure Southpark made fun of this fact.
It is so cute and has a great colour. But if you are gone more than a weekend, are you going to be disappointed. A toilet that allows you to package your waste so your Great Grand children can try to figure out what to do with the packaging:(Beyond disappointed in that choice. Then it looks like you have all these tiny spots to try to pack functional items into, pots, pans, plates, cooking utensils, cups, bowls, dry goods ( coffee, sugar, etc), shoes, change of clothes, wet wear etc but it didn't look like they would fit any where useful. That fridge! I want to see items in it because it didn't look like it wouldn't hold the basics for a weekend. It is a good thing you can move stuff around inside because there is no exterior storage for spare propane tank, firewood, chairs, axe, side shelter, tire chocks etc. It really looks nice and clean but I wonder if it could have been better thought out. For sure the toilet could have been better thought out.
$40k+ for single-axle trailers. Yikes.
Right? Welcome to 2024 pricing. It's crazy because we are finally seeing manufacturers going out of business, but we still aren't seeing prices falling. On the other hand it is nice to see some of these folks coming out with budget options off their popular trailers (Camp-Inn, Escapod, Vistabule, Bean, and even Happier Camper in this video). That is a step in the right direction.
@@PlayingwithSticks The saddest part of this whole thing. the price factoids... is that it has to be this way for the manufacturers to breathe in more cases than not, especially these niche/boutique builders etc. I'm also monitoring as many of us are, the downfall of the pLandemic builds/manufacturing snafus that are costing people their livelihoods STILL with trailers that are catastrophically failing and manufacturers are turning a blind eye in many of these cases. Flooding, De lamination, Cabinet screws poking through the outer fiberglass, entire chassis frames basically disintegrating, on and on while using the RV industry's "we brought it to you, it's yours and you're 100% responsible whether you accept delivery or not where do you want me to put it" as well as "oh the driver destroyed your RV? sorry we're not taking it back it's yours no matter WHAT the driver did" policies. BEWARE people. Even peeps that have done WEEKS, YEARS of research, are getting scammed with unknowns. it's a BAD , the most WORST time to buy an RV right now. on the upside, it's so low these things can only go UP from here! Blessings to you and your precious family as always!
No dumping, no maintaining, so where does the waste water go ?
Dump valves are outside so WTF are you talking about?
I really wanted to like this trailer. I find the double wall with insulation fascinating. But as you said they have that possibility of moisture on the inside. It can be a nightmare. But it does add a lot more structural rigidity.
I have seen the Casitas with the body to frame mounts just torn out. I'm not sure how this one was mounted.
We won't talk about price as I am not in the mindset prices will go down. I'm thinking this is the new normal. Of course, more manufacturers means the possibilities they might come down a little bit.
In the end, it's not too bad. The choice of moving things around when you get bored just to change things up, is kind of cool. Love the videos much love to your family!
That Casita comment is new to me. I have seen a few cracked Scamp frames, but I haven't heard much about the Casitas. Thanks for sharing that. Yes, these prices... I really like the idea of a trailer that can serve multiple purposes. Would I use the modular aspects at camp? Probably not very often. But defintiely for day to day activities.
Really adorable but if I got rained out and had to stay in that with 2 kids I would probably leave them in it and put myself in the jeep. I would have mistaken that “refrigerator” as a joke. It looks like the silverware drawer.
A neat concept and what looks like a quality build. However, too much work for me with the modular components.
i'm looking into one of these as a temporary solution to get out of a moldy home - so mold avoidance is my #1 concern. Does anyone own one who has had an issue with mold, leaks, water issues?? TIA
I don't understand the toilet. Where do you depose the bags? Where I live, it is illegal to put human waste in household trash. It can't go to the dump station, i have never seen a special place for it at campgrounds. Please explain.
I really dislike those kinds of bathroom doors. If you have anyone visiting, they (or you) might get the luxury of seeing the silhouette of someone on the toilet.
R-pod cheaper more room small and well made I would never buy something like this!
So good looking!
That’s the saddest excuse for a refrigerator l have ever seen! You really need some screens for the rear opening and doorway
Why zuch big knobny tires on suchlittle tt must ride like a tank rpod did the same sith big tires
For the prices of these, you can get a 22 foot good size actual RV trailer.
Cute but for that cost I could stay in a lot of nice hotels for many years and have the staff do the laundry for me.
I like the toilet system but at around $2 per flush, it is a little expensive.
YES! I had no idea it was that expensive.
This entire thing is an over priced nightmare.
@@blueduck9409 I agree.
Seems like 17-20k would be plenty?
Good review👍
Fit and finish is nice but not for older couples like my wife and I who need a single bed we can just turn our feet over to the floor.
Cheers
Can I tow it with a 2021 Rav4 Hybrid?
Great for a weekend, but planning to stay out for awhile, I don't think so. It has some great things going on as far as the lightness, build and sturdiness. They have the right stove in it and not that little cheap POS that they put in some higher end campers. I get the sink, but I hate that plastic faucet. The refrigerator is laughable....would have rather seen them use an ICECO Go20....honestly, the drawer is an absolute joke! Our present camper has 3 Cu Ft and it's rough, but I have learned to pack it to the optimum for a week out....seriously, where is your qt. of milk going for your cereal? As for the toilet, the expensive of those inserts, well that would make you hold it! Really not feeling it. It's adorable and we actually considered one because of the lightness, but wow this is for someone who enjoys dry and canned food while they are out in the woods.
If buying an offroad camper… this is not the one. No articulating hitch. Your standard ball hitch will lead to trouble if you’re getting off camber on the trail.
Also, that little tire on the front is pretty wimpy if you want it to actually roll over rocks at camp.
There are good features for creature comfort, but all in all not “built for the wild”… the real wild.
Yes, this is what we would consider a soft road trailer. Good enough clearance and components to get you over sketchy trail to get you back to a good road. But I would do it very slow and cautiously and pick the right line. This isn’t meant for full-time trails.
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Over priced!
I saw your same commment on the Oregon Teardrop. Yep, these small campers aren't cheap.
Literally everything is overpriced nowadays.
@@PlayingwithSticks people need to stop comparing prices on the models you show to that garbage being mass produced in northern Indiana. Those have become 3-5 year disposable items.
For real.
Very nice camper! If you’re going to talk about clearance and off-road tires, though, you probably should include an articulating hitch and some type of LinX coating under and around the wheel wells and front because off road tires throw rocks.
That toilet is a deal-breaker.
Why?
EXTREEMLY EXPENSIVE
EXTREMELY? Have you seen the others in the small camper market. We are seeing trailers right now of similar size going for $50-$75K. I just saw the new trailer from Mammoth Overland. I want to say it was like $73K. I realize $25K is still ridiculous. But compared to $50K it doesn't seem as extreme.
Way over priced. That sardine can is not worth $10,000.
@@PlayingwithSticksthe Scamp is under $17000.
Why is the toilet exposed. You need a frosted door at least 3/4 of the way up. The bathroom is taking up a lot of volume. It needs built in hooks and rods and hangers to give it storage purpose when not in use. Otherwise, very cool.
I'm just getting into campers. Question, how is the sound leakage? As in how loud could something be playing or something be talking before you start to hear it outside?
I like it. It’s light weight so I don’t need to buy a truck to tow it.
It’s fiberglass that is easy to clean.
It’s short and easy to store in the garage. I don’t need to rent a space to store a camper van or an RV.
It’s a trailer, I don’t need to worry about maintaining another vehicle.
It has shower, toilet & AC, it’s comfortable.
I like it. A little hack would be to have 2 table holes on the bathroom side so you could have use of the bigger table instead of a smaller table. For a single person you would have a lot more table space. Also if you could stack the three cubes from that same side and have storage drawers in them to make like a dresser type deal to add more storage. I like the dry toilet also so you can just biodegradable bags in them to just throw in trash.
I like the concept of the back opening up but if it was screened in that would be a plus for buyers. I like the front kitchen but does need a little more storage or counter space.
I guess over all it would work perfect for a weekend camper or maybe a week camping. I don’t think someone could stay in it for a long period of time. I could be wrong tho. Get rid of this and that and you would be fine. Clothes storage would be the big concern. My outback would. E able to pull this. My teardrop is 1400 lbs. so a couple hundred more won’t hurt none.
Being able to take the toilet out and have more shower space is a huge plus for me. Plus to be able to stand up in it is another huge plus for me. Price wise it is doable for the one in this video. I don’t anything bigger tho. 25k is a little pricey but it is all fiberglass moded.
I was impressed that they had 3 table mounts. But I never even considreed that they should add more. It makes sense. I also like the idea of stacking. I assume this is possible? I wonder how they would do in transport? Yes, a bug meshing would be nice and a little more storage space up front would be nice as well. Like you, I think this is more of a weekend-week long camper, but then there are folks who live full time in their 5x10 teardrops that are outliers. And yes, I like the weight on this as well. Love your breakdown of the pros of this trailer. I see this trailer very similarly.
@@PlayingwithSticks yeah but as for the cubes you really don’t need to keep them stack when your pulling this down the road. I just thought if they had drawers instead of top openings then it would make more like a dresser. And when you’re parked then stack them up. I mean I’m like you I love my teardrop but this is tall enough you stand up in it. That’s what I like over a teardrop. I guess with any RV camper or anything like that there is pros and cons. Everybodies needs or wants are different.
@@MyTentLife Yes, I am always looking for that perfect trailer that does it all. My answer still is that it requires 2 trailers. A teardrop and a stand up fiberglass trailer. With those two in the yard I can do anything. haha. I know I am asking a lot, but it would be neat if some of the grids on this were closer to the wall, so you could secure them during travel. Maybe they are close enough. Now that I think about it, they are the seats held right up against the wall. I assume you could easy make some sort of simple attachment for a better more securing of the loads. Like you, I think drawers would be nice. Don't get me started on my drawer speech. I can sing praises to them all day. I have to stop myself in many of these videos. But, seriously drawers make a big difference in the field for our family.
@@PlayingwithSticks even tho I have a teardrop I still bought me the springbar classic jack tent so I could stand up in it. I’ve always loved camping in a tent. But I guess I will get me some king of plastic drawers from Walmart to put clothes in or plastic totes. I’m about to go to the tent life here in Ohio for the summer. Found a campground that would let me put the tent up as long as I have my teardrop parked in the spot also. And that’s so it looks like I am staying in camper instead of a tent. Which I understand campgrounds for not having tent sites because of all the homeless people wanting to live in tents now. But no problem. I am thinking about start doing my own videos on UA-cam about the tent life.
Once you store your gear in the modular cubes…. thinking they may not be so modular with the added weight. But, as pointed out, you may not be changing the configuration during the course of a trip. Cute. Fan of fiberglass.
I gave these a really hard look but felt the modular system would be tiresome and the price was high enough to make me turn toward the Bean. I think these do have a strong position in the small camper world.
I wonder if this non locking stacking of the cubes would get tossed about on rough roads.
Prices for RVS are way too high.
Man Scamp just released a scamp lite. Seems like that would be a lot easier to come by and easier on the wallet. Some tough competition
I haven’t heard about this, thank you for sharing. I really appreciate this.
Y is EVERYTHING so expensive
Have you found a trailer that is similar to the hiker trailer with it's two bunk beds but also has a table inside similar to the bean or aero trailer? We have three small kids and love the idea of the two bunks but also want the ability to have a table inside for bad weather where we could sit and play games.
$40,000 for a tin can. No Thanks
I have been following scamp for a long time. I would love them. I like options and multi use things.
I'd like to know where these trailers are manufactured. I saw a trailer that looks exactly like a Happier Camper trailer on Ali Express for ridiculously cheap, and now I'm wondering if Happier is just importing these from China and slapping higher prices on them.
I could see why you would think that. These are actually manufactured in California. You can find every higher and camper on Ali. They aren’t actually manufacturing them. They’re just stealing the pictures from America and if you want it, they’ll build it for you. China builds so many trailers for Australia. And I’m seeing a lot more, making it into the states as well.
@@PlayingwithSticks Man, that might be a good subject for a video. After looking through the site, you're right, it's kind of crazy. They have replicas of the T@bs, the Barefoot by NuCamp, the Happier, etc. Seems like such a risk to order a trailer from overseas like that.
Boo!!! Overpriced, you’re not Airstream!
Great review and cool concept but calling these “affordable” is a pretty big stretch. How is this any better than a cargo trailer conversion which comes in at a fraction of the cost and is still towable with a Toyota rav4? Then you have a camper that is purpose built to suit your individual needs best. Yeah, I get it that’s not really your niche…
That’s exactly our niche I own a converted cargo trailer…
@@PlayingwithSticks cool me too.
@Materagaia it’s actually in the background of a majority of our videos, but I never really talk about it. I think I’m a little bitter because I filmed the entire episode of my trailer and then somehow deleted it all. I never got up the energy to make the video again. We actually lived in it full-time not last summer, but the summer before that and the summer before that. We were in it for four months straight each summer. Right now it is healing from its wounds from a battle with a hailstorm 🤣
@@PlayingwithSticks I can feel your pain. We’ve all likely had similar experiences. I still vividly remember accidentally deleting a research paper I had been working on steadily for nearly 12 months. Sure I had copious notes but the paper was never the same.
I do dig your channel. We enjoy living “large” camping with a family of four( including 2 teenagers) in our converted 12 foot cargo trailer. As they say you “gotta get back on the horse”. This may be the perfect time to highlight more diy options instead of normalizing the out of control prices that have these quality small campers out of reach for so many people.
@@Materagaia Ouch on that research paper. You got me beat there. And I must say this comment really resonates with me. What you said is true. I do find myself over time normalizing these prices. Not something I want to be part of. I don't do it on purpose, I just have come to the point where I have decided they are what they are. Most people know I could care less about prices. This channel isn't designed to sell trailers. It is to help people see and understand them. If I fought every high price, I would be fighting almost every trailer. There is only a small number of trailers on the market today that most of us would consider affordable. It's painful. And tackling DIY would be my dream. But I tried chasing the community down last year. The map was awful. Almost every trailer was on the complete opposite side of the country. No areas with more trailers than another. It would have taken a ridiculously large budget and time that I did not have. Someday, someday we will make that dream a reality. I'm hoping to get a lot more of that content this summer.
Boler trailer
Medicine Hat
25+ grand. Looool
Where is the "Happier camper" manufactured?
@7:38 TWO Guest Toilets? Nice.
I have watched and enjoyed a lot of your videos. I would like to know which low cost, weatherproof, durable, teardrop trailer is best to buy. I don’t have a lot of money to spend and don’t want to wasted money on an inferior trailer. All these videos are confusing. I need to know which company to visit. Please help.
On the very low end of the budget without even thinking twice, I would say a runaway camper. I also really like the road toad, but I hear its build time is about 2 to 3 years out. If you want truly weatherproof and durable, I would look at the beanstalk 2.0 from Bean. It’s a bit more expensive starting at 17,000. But, it has no seams, and is built for off-road use. So it would be truly durable and weatherproof. Another trailer to look at would be a used Intech Luna. And if you don’t have to have a teardrop, I’d also look at used scamps and Casitas.
The modular concept falls flat when you realize even empty Sean is awkwardly carrying the cubes out of the camper, when you start using them as storage (because honestly The storage wasn’t that robust in the rest of the trailer) they’re not going anywhere due to weight. Unless you want to unpack the cube to move them. Love the color, love the retro feel, love the clearance and overall style but for the price point I can get more for less elsewhere.
Good point on the weight of the cubes. That is something I didn't even consider.
2 small for the money
Well, thanks, Drew, for the video. I am still loving that video of Lynn and her teardrop you interviewed a few months ago. I really like keeping it simple, building what you need and having options. Weight wise, the Happier Campers are too heavy and expensive. ❤
I understand that. We are often coming up against weight and price in our family. It is hard to find the unicorn trailer at the right price and weight. I never did find it, but I am always looking. I hope to find more Lynn's out there this year. Those are my favorite videos to make.
My jeep was cheaper
Nice, but not worth the price!
The larger HCT barebones with bunks might be cool (little more room to stretch out). These things are very pricey though. Would you ever take one of these over your coming-soon Bean?
I never considered these...Well, that's not true. I wanted one for years just for the aesthetics. But functionality wise I didn't feel they would be a good fit for our family. BUT, when I saw their new 17' model I went ooh..But it was that price take that quickly stopped my dreaming. I go back and forth on my needs. I love a Bean and I love a standing height fiberglass trailer. So I think based on the season of life I could go either way.
Agreed, the HCT 17' model is legit! Although not standard garageable. Always a tradeoff.
Budget? Is that a joke?
That’s what they refer to as their budget model
Way to much for what it is
Thanks for sharing.
Interesting
It is. The more I get to know this trailer, the more I like it. I have always appreciated the aesthetics though.
how much?
We include prices in every video
Freaking $25,000!!!!
Way too much
It is priced perfectly for it's target market.
That is how I view it. It definitely isn't for all of us. But who they are targeting I don't think it is a stretch in terms of price.
No bathroom and overpriced
i love vintage