If You're Tired of Flimsy Budget Campers!
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2024
- You wanted a lightweight, affordable, built to last teardrop trailer. And Bean trailer delivered. The Beanstock 2.0 is a teardrop trailer like no other. This trailer was designed with minimalism at it's core. Engineered with a one piece fiberglass shell, steel frame, and timbren independent suspension. This small camper trailer is built to last. But, this isn't your standard teardrop trailer. Checkout how Bean managed to get this teardrop camper under 1,200lbs. With the reduced weight this small trailer is perfect for subarus and mid-size suvs. But my favorite thing about this trailer is how large it lives. With the removal of the galley kitchen this micro camper lives more like a home on wheels. Offroad or offgrid, this tiny home won't let you down.
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Another well thought out review. No hyperbole, no drama - just straightforward analysis. I appreciate that..
Thank you! Glad you appreciated it.
Last year, we heard about this 2.0 coming in early 2024. Then we saw this video. In checking Bean's website for shows, we saw they were coming to shows within a few hours' drive. Saw the 2.0 at the Overland Expo in Pomona, CA on March 16. Sold...my partner and I put the deposit down! Was great to chat with Cindy and Mark at the show. We saw four other teardrops at the show and knew we found all our needs met with Bean Stock 2.0: quality, price, features. We have so much camping gear we could open a shop. The indoor space is amazing as you say, Drew. We bought a Subaru Outback Wilderness in February as we planned to make our tiny trailer dreams come true. Feels like this was made for us. We are excitedly awaiting our time to head to SLC to tow her home in the coming months! Thank you for helping us choose! -Lauren & Jennifer
Congrats and welcome to the club! I'm super excited for you two. You are going to have such a blast taking it home.
It was so nice meeting you Lauren and Jennifer and talking trailers, wildflowers and California camping. Thank you for your confidence in Bean. We are excited for you to start your Bean adventures!
Enjoy!!
LOVE IT WHEN A COMPANY LISTENS TO THE FEEDBACK.
AGREED!
WE'RE HERE FOR IT
There's a difference between just looking at a teardrop......and having you show the possibilities and different configurations. Once again, great video.
Glad you enjoyed it Steve!
Drew, you and your family are just so earnest and honest. I imagine myself with a grandchild, which I do not yet have, in that Bean trailer. I'm just so thankful for all that you share and do with your family.
Thanks for the kind words. When I look back to my favorite life moments they often involve camping with my grandparents. Half of my camping equipment was actually acquired to mimic the style of camping with my grandpa and grandma. They really inspired me and gave me incredibly experiences growing up that I am so thankful for. So I can't wait for you to be able to give that experience to your future grandchildren one day. It is priceless!
I took my grandson camping at two National Parks. He does not like camping! 😀
We were in a tent, however, but it was a four-man tent and actually roomier than my Runaway Range Runner Camper! 😀
Love it! He may not like it, but you may have just planted a seed.@@JackFalltrades
@JackFalltrades it is best to get them out when they are really young
@@bartman1857 He was 16 at the time, so maybe I was too late! 😀
Actually, it was the first camping I did since high school. I enjoyed it far more than he did!
One nice thing in the National Parks is the Ranger led activity in the evening. They even had a sing along! 😀
Finally! This might actually work for what I need and at a pricepoint I can afford. Thanks for the great, in-depth review.
Glad this was helpful Roxanne!
This trailer strikes a happy balance between rustic camping and total secure comfort. The space is really used well. Thanks for walking us all through it!
Drew, you really do a fantastic job of introducing all of these trailers. There are countless channels around the world who do very good overviews of various types of leisure vehicle, but most tend to be a 'this is here, that is there' summary. That can be useful of course, but someone like yourself that goes into great depth and is not afraid to make critical comments is actually quite rare. Furthermore, you do it in such a way that you never sound as if you are complaining and we have seen countless examples of where the manufacturer have taken your comments and done their best to improve their product. I'm sure that many manufacturers watch your videos with both excitement as well as biting at their fingernails whilst mopping their brows. I think this particular trailer has been designed quite well and a lot of thought has clearly gone into it.
This comment is so good to hear. From the beginning we hoped to foster a community of trust and openess. I think it starts with not censoring comments. The community has always been able to speak freely about these trailers, good and bad. And to me the comment section is even more valuable than the videos themselves. Also I am really glad to hear the videos are coming off as open, honest, critical, but not overly harsh. And how we have found that balance is by not highlighting any trailers we wouldn't endorse ourselves. There have been many trailers that I went to film, but they did not make the cut. If a trailer is on this channel, I see some value in it.
I second Andrews comment
Thanks Drew!! I love what they have done with this Bean and I think your suggestions of what to change on it are spot on!! Great use is space. Finally we are seeing stand alone power stations being put into these trailers as plug and play!! This makes me beyond happy!
Thank you so much Brad! You know I highly appreciate all the support. It has surpised to see how long it has taken the industry to adopt power stations. I see Hiker is really leaning into this and partnering with Goal Zero to ccome up with more and more ideas surrounding this concept.
I had looked at getting a Hiker trailer years ago and wanted them to do the plug and play power system then, but they were reluctant at that time, so I am glad to see they are fully on the band wagon now!@@PlayingwithSticks
I agree
These are the kinds of reviews I live for: thoughtful, honest pros and cons, creative solutions and suggestions 🙌🏼
Thankyou Drew for sharing. I actually love the idea of a timbren type independent suspension. Even if not hard core off roading, less bounce and more articulation on any surface, including paved pothole riddled surfaces, is less bouncy and good thing. The simplicity of the awning and the awning type windows is fantastic. It would be ideal if they offered a smaller width bed for solo travelers which would allow for a mud room buffer to keep the sleeping area clean. Thanks again for sharing.
I 100% agree with you. While I am more than happy with a Dexter torsion axle. I still feel the trailer behind me on regular roads. When I am pulling a lightweight trailer with Timbren I have to remind myself I have a trailer behind me. They are that good if they are properly weighted and balanced for the trailer. Like you, I also like a little room for shoes, drinks, etc. If I didn't have a family of 4 I would scrap that queen bed and replace it with a 4 foot wide version.
They are introducing roll up awnings with solar panels on top on a few other RVs.
May and I have been talking about that for years. Glad to see someone is doing it. It just makes sense. Especially with these thinner, flexible CIGS panels. @@maschwab63
Nice camper, thinking about it. I thought rinsing off the fish in front of the door was priceless.
Yep, tracking that into the camper would be bad enough, but in bear country; what could go wrong?
Haha. Yeah as you could see those fish were gutted at the stream. And that was just a final rinse before the fillets. Out of bear country I would use this setup every time. Yes, one could rinse over a wash bucket. But, I don't see a need. This isn't our first rodeo. Camping at it's finest. Haha.
I had a laugh out of that too!
I had to sleep on these fish comments. I think I see why I'm having trouble understanding them. The quick edit looks like I "cleaned" meaning gutted and cleaned the fish on site. But if you look closely, the fish has been gutted and cleaned at the river. This was to wash off any contamination of the fish during transit and to give me a good grip on the fish when filletting. Thanks for pointing this out. Even in non-bear territory gutting and cleaning a fish in front of your camper door would be a horrible idea. Haha.
Wow! So many new ideas in this little cutie, I love that! Great job Bean!!😊 I think I would remove the tubs and drawers in the back and give that space to my dog. I LOVE the new table 😊
I’ve been struggling to find new innovative designs lately. So it was really fun to put out a video for everyone with a trailer that was doing things differently.
Boy, this is appealing. I'm one of those seemingly unusual folks who wants an extremely lightweight, inexpensive camper *without* a galley, because I'm much more interested in interior space than a permanent kitchen occupying so much of the volume. We're much more likely to do 1 or 2 night jaunts from a home or cabin, and so don't need a ton of storage, refrigeration, kitchen space, and all the rest. It's far more important to have a spacious and comfortable place to sleep at the end of a hike. And our favorite spots (mostly in northern NM) can get pretty bumpy so while we're not really interested in genuine overlanding, we really do need some upgraded suspension. I've spent a lot of time looking for options, thinking about a DIY construction, and really feeling like an unusual customer. So while this still isn't exactly *inexpensive*, it sure looks well built and well designed for the priorities we have, which haven't been particularly well represented in the market to date. We're gonna have to really consider it. Thanks so much for the channel and your relentless examination of all the teardrop and squaredrop campers of the world!
From what you are descibing this really does seem like a great fit for you. By the way I love northern NM. One of our absolute favorite camping destinations. My cousin and I used to go backpacking there in our college years. Such a hidden gem.
Drew, I have literally watched this video like 10 times. I put down my deposit yesterday. I'm counting the days until my Bean is ready for pick up. I tend to be a solo camper with pooch, who loves cooking outdoors. My fur baby and I are sure to love the Bean. Thank you so much for this video review!
Glad this was helpful! We made the decision to buy one as well. Like you, I’m watching all the Bean Stalk 2.0 content I can find to get me by until the build is done.
They are heading in the right direction, that’s the important thing! It’s definitely on my “consider” list for my next trailer purchase.
I think trailers like this, for many of us, will require a bit of a warm up period. I am about 99% sold on this. For a weekend warrior trailer it was incredible. But now to see how it does for a couple straight months on the road. That will be the real test.
Excellent review, thank you. Recently retired and we are looking at ALL the options for our travels. So much to consider!
Nice to see the Kammok getting some love. The day I got my Taxa TigerMoth home, I took off the standard awning it came with to replace it with a Crosswing. Just made perfect sense with the slide out kitchen.
Tiger moth with a Kammock perfect combo. Like I said in the video, this awning has me reevaluating small camper trailers. Those that I thought were not a good fit for our family, now become really intriguing. The tiger month is a great example of a trailer that just went from good to great, with just a simple awning.
Well done Bean. I’m impressed.
Well said. I wasn't believer at first. But, I agree.
Drew, thanks for the preview. We’ve had two teardrops about this size, A Little Guy 5 Wide and Tag. We upgraded to the Tag because it had an air conditioner. The main draw back to this size is as you get older it’s harder to get into and move around. So we upgraded again to a Tab. We love it. It pulls easy with our Tacoma, the gas mileage suffers a little bit. But overall it’s what we need to do the camping we like. The only change I would like in ours, it’s a 2018 model, is the cassette toilet that NuCamp put in their newer model. Thanks again.
I agree, I really like that new cassettee. So glad to hear you are finding what works for you. I like to remind people that surveys have found that the average camper owner will own 5 campers in their lifetime. Nees change, opinions change. That is the beauty of having a robust small camper industry. We have options to meet our changing needs.
I love the concept of this build and it's where I hope the industry is moving because of the advances in modern camping gear. You can mod out whatever you need with auxiliary gear. Power stations are so versatile and affordable. You have climate control with the Eco flow Wave 2. Much more convenient and sturdy awnings. You can customize everything, practically on a trip by trip basis, based on needs and weather and switch gear in and out. Much easier than incorporating it into the trailer so that you have to go ripping things out of the build when you want to upgrade or maintain something. I know Bean has great customer service, but I don't want to send my trailer to Utah because the heater suddenly needs work.
I really like what you’re saying here. There is a member of the community here named Jennifer. Her and I often talk about modular camping versus campers with everything on them. It’s a video I want to make some time. And it’s exactly what you’re saying. Yes, there may be some benefits of things being built into the trailer, but a majority of the time having the options to bring what you need when you need it makes the most sense.
Great work Bean! You’re starting to get it right for the rest of us!! : )) And thanks Drew for another great review.
Glad you enjoyed the review!
We’ve been waiting for this video! So helpful as we try to figure out what teardrop might work for us (and our budget) as a family of 3 with one on the way. I hope they’ve fixed that bunk issue!
We are right with you. Finding a trailer that fits a family can be tough. We have a been in a lot of campers and it is rare for us to find something that can grow with the family. We have come to the conclusion that with the current market a teardrop or squaredrop is really the only option. Bigger trailers should work, but they always have layouts that don't work for families. I hope someday someoone will come out with a nice 17' trailer designed with families in mind.
Cool trailer. I'd have to keep the fridge in the tow vehicle to keep the bears from raiding the fridge though.
You don't want to experiment and see if it makes a nice $900 bear proof canister? Haha.
Wow, Escapod needs to catch up to this playbook!
😆 they usually do. If you notice Bean put out the bean stalker, and then Escapod comes out with the nomad. But, I don’t know, I have a feeling this time they won’t come back with something.
Thanks for the video.
We grew up 🏕 camping. Tent, to pop- up to rv. Now my family has camped for 30 years. We only cook outside.
My Mom's tip...she had two plastic tubs on the picnic table, one for hot soap water (if avail) and one just cold water. How she washed our camping dishes. Worked perfectly.
We cooked outside. Only time they cooked inside was the coffee percolator if raining.
I wish that spot for the discada mount was covered by the awning so you could prep, cook, and eat without moving too much if it was raining.
I see what you are seeing. Good point. I’m trying to look at our video closer to see if that’s not a possibility. It looks like it would be pretty close. I’m wondering in terms of support if the awning can just move a little bit left. I’ll have to read the mounting instructions to see how close the end needs to be to a mounting point. It looks here like it’s just a 50-50 mount.. i’m seeing just a good amount of space being covered on the right side that wouldn’t be utilized very often. Hmmm… well, in the worst case scenario, you still have the entire table to cook on and most of us bring a back up backpacking stove so you’d still have two burner options. But, again you’re right it would be much better if the whole thing was covered. I’m looking forward to seeing if I can make that possible this spring.
@@PlayingwithSticks it's a minor inconvenience to have to shuffle around under the awning, so if that adjustment happened it would be perfect! But on a more positive note, still immensely refreshing to see a brand that heard its fans. I'm looking forward to teardrop camping with my family one day, and this brand has been one that really resonates with me! I love the Black Bean in particular. ❤️
Yeah, that's pretty silly when a tarp, string, and plastic table are more useful than thousands of dollars of whatever this is.
Thank Drew, this may be what I'm looking for. Appreciate your diligence.
I must admit, it feels really good when I see a video find the right person. I’m also right with you. I think where our family is at right now in terms of camping needs, This is what we’re looking for as well.
I believe this is the model Mark had at Expo East. The awning is very cool. Every time you do a Bean idea, I start wanting one. It would be nice to have a different mount in place of the Discota, like another small table to put you camp stove or 17” griddle like a Blackstone.
There is an option for a second table (it goes under the inside shelf to store it) and lets you create modular L-shaped configurations. Very smart and flexible.
Yes, this is the one. You may have noticed in the video I looked a little shorter. This model had a 4 inch lift to impress all those overlanders out East. Haha. Even with a 4" lift though, this trailer towed better than any trailer I have towed in the last few years. Love that you mentioned the mount. I didn't know they were working on one. If you check out their recent video they made exactly what you wanted.
I had no idea they were working on that. I just saw that this morning. Thanks for sharing this.
You are a kitchen crazy goofball. I love it. You and I are complete opposite nuts. And I think that is wonderful. I'm old now but I really enjoy your videos. I think you already know that. And I think this trailer is about perfect for my needs at this age in my journey. I'm so glad you are doing what you do. Thanks Drew.
I’m starting to realize this channel should be Cooking with Drew, not Playing with Sticks. I didn’t realize how important camp cooking was for me until I started this channel. It really does dictate a lot of what I do. 😂 thanks for the kind words Jeff I appreciate it!
Love it. Reminds me of my Rustic Trails Kodiak Stealth. Love the storable table. Great to see you camping with the family again.
I remember before they raised the price of the Rustic Trails campers, I was telling everyone check out the Stealth. It was a steal! It is a great little camper. The only reason we never purchased one or put one on the channel was due to location of the builder. A litte far away from our typical hangouts.
Almost bought a Rustic Trails teardrop but they were really rude, condescending & unprofessional so I backed out of that sale and went with a Hiker Trailer who were really amazing.
@@PlayingwithSticks The offer is still open if you want to view/record my Kodiak in DFW
Great video! Congrats on the new trailer! Can't go wrong with the Bean in any model..
Thank you!
Wow! If Bean was aiming to please us cheapskate campers, they nailed. I would also like to see the cot/shelve extended 6 inches and the window moved up into more of a stargazer position. And that quick setup shade is a game changer. I 100% agree with it being worth it, and how you would use it. The last thing I want to do after a hot meal and a few brews by the campfire is break down one of those awkward 270s before crashing for the night just in case the wind picks up.
I like how you have more forethought than me. Or at least more energy. Every night, if I thought there would be a potential storm or wind, I knew I needed to take that awning down, but I just left it up. Then in the middle of the night, I found myself running to tear it down before it was too late. And then I would tell myself the next night I’ll take it down. After many experiences like this, I found myself not putting up the awning when it should be up, just out of laziness of knowing I had to put it back down again.
So weird! I was watching a video with a Scout slide-in truck camper yesterday with that same awning and wondered how it worked. Thanks!!!
Like you, I had seen them in pictures and didn’t realize what they did. Once I discovered what they truly were, I was so excited to know they existed.
I love how bean is innovative and pushing the market new ways. As an overland at heart, I can appreciate the “bag kitchen”, exposed fridge and frankly the awnings.
The kitchen table and modular setup also reflects on the camper/overlander as well.
But no rear hatch?! Totally respect what they are doing, but that’s a tough one to wrap my head around.
What spoke to me the most…outgrow your teardrop with a small family. This was a legit concern for our family.
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The lack of galley is what intrigues me most about this trailer. Like you, I am not 100% sold on it. When Oregon Trail'r introduced me to their non-galley teardrop I was intrigued. And I was willing to consider different use case scenarios for it. The more I thought about it, I could see it work in SOME scenarios. But, with this layout, I am wondering if it can work in all scenarios. So I am really excited to use it more. My main concern is will I enjoy it the first two weeks, but then find the storage on the tongue and rear platform to be tedious. Or, will I find my Milwaukee composite drawer system and other add-ons to actually be just what I needed? Only time will tell. The one thing I do know is that I want a return to a more simple setup. And the thing I am most excited about is the awning. This allows me to have the two camping scenarios I have always wanted. #1 I want a trailer that works the moment I get to site. But #2, once all is in order I then like to build up my fun outdoor living room. I want the outdoor living room to be optional, not something that is required. And the overlanding components you are mentioning, I used to steer away from them. But, lately it feels like a nice return to a more simple style of camping. But, again it is still optional. If I dont' want to do a lot of work at camp, I don't have to.
A good move for them. I always tell our customers to not overload that rear storage off the hitch reciever. It bounces too much for a lot back there. Just starting to list Artic Tern Windows with our relationship with them. Great windows. ALSO, I always go 2 doors so I'd take that option. I think of it as a built in emergency exit. You never know.
I am with you on the double door. Especially with bathroom visits in the middle of the night.
Also, we have ran Torsion suspension on our NuCamp and TC. I really pushed the TC and besides food casualty it held up great.
@@FreysOnTheSide Definitely 2 doors! That is one of the options on this model.
@@cinner-binnerwith you on that one! That would be an option I would put in the chart.
Thanks for sharing the real life experience on the hitch receiver. Much appreciated. And yes, thanks for mentioning the windows. I forgot to highlight how those larger arctic terns double as egress windows.
That is a good point on the bathroom visits Matt. Thanks for sharing about the torsion suspension as well. And I must admit I am impressed that you are able to endorse a torsion axle as an overlander. I feel like that is probably a bad word in the overlanding community. Haha.
Fantastic review Drew! There is a lot to like about this trailer. You are spot on with the idea of making a what I’d call a “campground model”. One with a few different package features would be great. I didn’t catch if the unit has a shore-power plug or charge regulator capable of alternator charging?
It has a shore power plug. As for 7-pin charging I am not sure. My assumption would be they included that. Maybe someone will chime in here.
Man, that table is cool! That’s like the table Zach created on my camper, but I like that it’s hidden. Great vid as usual!
I think I haven't seen that table of yours. What video is that in?
Nice awning...I wouldn't bother with tie downs on that thing either. Also thanks again Drew for showing me the light on base line minimal style campers....re-supply with water and food is so easy with our Kimbo I look back at stressing on find a place to fill the 30 gal tank on the trailer I had and chuckle.
I also find the restless side of me likes to grab a little more food and water. It always gives me an excuse to explore and see new scenery. So glad to heare the Kimbo is working out for you. I could see how that would be a great fit for you. I have never considered truck campers because of the weight. But now that they just keep getting lighter and lighter I have defintiely warmed up to the idea. In no time we are going to see a fairly large camper fitting on something like a Ford Maverick pickup and doing just fine.
Great review!I've always loved the bean trailers,but like most 30k is just to much ,so I'm happy to see they came up with something much more $friendly I really like it!and with all your testing on various things, I can actually start looking into purchasing one at some point😁👌
Glad you enjoyed the review. Like you, it feels really nice to see a quality trailer at a lower to mid-range price.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
We have a T@B 320 S.
This is smaller and perhaps built more rugged (yeah, we aren’t that group) it’s always great to see manufacturers making improvements. As your family grows it will be interesting to see where you go with everything.
Yes, for many of us I don't thinnk we need the overbuilt rugged trailers. Like I tell folks daily, trailers like that T@B 320s would get me wherever I need to go. And it is very rare I ever back away from a potential boondocking site due to my trailer being unequipped. BUT, if I was hitting offroad daily I could see the need.
Love the kammock awning. I'd never get my husband in a tiny trailer like this, though I love it.
Glad you enjoyed that awning! I get the spouse comment. I always say you are only as comfortable as your least comfortable person in the family.
I've been shopping around for a new awning, the Kammock awning is intriguing, not sure it provides enough scare footage for me, a full-time overlander, but the speed of setup/takedown is a massive bonus.
Thats cool, but not for 16 grand. Just buy a used camper, 4 times the size and with a little work way more bang for your buck.
16k!?!?!
The nice thing about the amber light is that it attracts less bugs than a white light would.
Yes. Good point. Another thing that that Amber light does is help you with your night vision when you step out of the trailer to go to the bathroom . mainly my comment was to help people understand that they’re going to need a separate light. Well, Amber is great, it doesn’t feel good having a family get together under an orange light.
In our modern world of LED lighting, they could offer a light that has the ability to change between many different colors all with a small remote.
Wow, what a comprehensive / expert review. Well done!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words.
Thank you for your Unbelievable, methodical commitment to showing/educating us on the all so important details of trailers which take camping to an even higher level of joy❣️
Wow, such a kind comment. Thank you.
It is pretty good for a beginner Overlander. Or even the semi adventurers on weekends.
A great platform which to expand upon.
The inside sure did look huge. Although sacrificing the clamshell does not appeal to me. As a person taking to the off-road you get a lot of dirt road dust or even mud on the side, and fenders, and especially underneath. So so pulling a table out would definitely get my hands pretty dirty. And I also like having all of my cooking stuff and a pantry in one location. And fiberglass is definitely the way to go. Depending on how the fiberglass is done around the vent on top in order for it not to have leakage, I prefer them on top. And the awning is absolutely awesome!
Very informational video thanks for all that you do !
It’s always nice getting feedback from you. I was looking at the trailer through the eyes of just an average Boondocker. It’s nice to see it through the eyes of a more seasoned off-road traveler. You have some really good points here. My vertical surface fan mount is definitely theoretical. I see applications of this in Australia, and it always makes sense to me. But I’ve never tried it in the field.
Side vent application is absolutely logical. A small window open, and a vent up higher create enough air flow for Less condensation.
My Death Valley trip video shows my trailer that looks like it went through a mud blender. Haha!
My long-distance trips, go from San Jose California to North Carolina by way of Texas and then coming back up through nebraska. With all that road dust a front box is a must. The Timbern suspension is definitely the way to go, on-road or off. And the fish thing put a smile in my face
I've always been a catch and release guy when it comes to trout. But the boys always want to throw one on the fire. Rye caught one of those and East caught the other. I'm so proud of them. East is casting a fly better than I did in my 20s. Haha. @@sierramantrvlnus
Fly fishing!? That's awesome!
I am a catch and release guy myself.
Did you ever see my flop of a video I made on fishing with a teardrop earlier in our UA-cam history? That is essentially what we use our teardrop for. It has always been our fishing shack. We just don't include it in the videos because I found filming fishing can be quite difficult. @@sierramantrvlnus
Like you Drew, I typically prefer trailers with galleys. However, they have done a really good job with the design of this one! The Kammok awnings are pretty sweet - looking forward to using ours this year once it warms up (we bought at the end of last years season without a chance to use it very much).
I was a little skeptical about these awnings, because folks were having so many issues with them. But then a while back they did a recall and everything since seems to be on track. If you push at an angle too quickly, you do have to back it out sometimes. But, once you do it a couple of times you learn to never push that way again. I am excited to pull it in and out 600+ times this summer and see how it holds up.
@@PlayingwithSticks me too! Keep us in the loop.
Will do! @@CraigG21
Thanks for the tour!
You are most welcome!
This is a nice trailer. I see all your good points and bad Drew along with the tweaks to make it just that much better. I really like the additional internal space. Now if only I had a place to store a camper so it was easily accessable!
Yes, the storage...You find a great camper, but no space for it. Been there!
Thanks for the fair and balanced review, Drew. I'm not sure I'm a camper person yet, but I have been doing my homework. So far, my shortlist include Bean (model to be determined), Vistabule, Timberleaf Pika and Venturist XS.
I'm what you would describe as a minimalist camper as some of my camping was done while motorcycling. The style of camping that appeals to me right now include the use of an iKamper Skycamp 3.0 mini on either an Outback or 4Runner. That's why the Bean Stock 2.0 (no RTT needed but still a minimal rig), and the Venturist XS (RTT w/plenty of storage that doesn't ding my tow car payload) appeal to me.
As for the galley, I'm in the minority here because I prefer not to have one. I prefer to cook away from sleeping area for a few reasons, such as grease, food debris, cooking odors and bears. Moreover, if you're outside, why be tethered to your trailer? Enjoy the entirety of the open space/view around you!
If I could build my dream trailer, it would have the interior/exterior aesthetics of Vistabule (such a beautiful place to be) and the one-piece design of Bean. My check would be in Mark's hand right now!
*Bean - Fix that design issue at the rear of the interior cabin (would like to see your standard bunk-bed solution added), get the as-shown here price to $19,500, and you've got yourself a new customer! Oh, and the website needs to addressed too. The thumbnails don't work and I'd like to see an overall better online experience.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Love all of the trailers you mentioned. I also am very interested in that Venturist XS. Love the detailed feedback here. This is what helps manufactures understand our nees. Much appreciated!
Everything you said. Especially about the bean and vistabule!
Since my comment was shown first to start this video, I felt the need to comment on this one.
Still to much for my blood, but mainly because I can build this myself for a lot less.
Having said that, for the average person that can't build, I can get down with this trailer.
I have a feeling this will be a big seller.
Love that you saw your comment! And I also respect your opinion here. Thank you for sharing this.
Yeah this isn’t budget friendly at all. You can buy a decent car for 16k
@@PlayingwithSticks i highly respect your channel and what you do.
I'm glad you don't take comments like that personal, because it's directed more at the industry as a whole, and the cost of everything being out of control.
Tanks for the tour and the excellent explanation of everything.
That’s a very smart looking trailer.
If I was solo, I could definitely see me in a Been.
Glad you enjoyed it. Always good seeing you on here.
Thanks for sharing this, I really like this trailer. Keep up the good videos!
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Thank you.
I like it, I went through their build tool and even with quite a few upgrades it still wasn't bad.
One thing I wish they (and other trailers) would add is a port where you could put your diesel heater pipe into. You could rig up something for the window but a 3 inch port like a dryer vent that can be closed off would be nice. You could also use it if you have a portable AC like a zero breeze so you could run the exhaust and condensation lines outside. That way people that don't want or need those can just keep it closed. If you want those options you can add them on yourself as you need it.
Jennifer, one of our most popular commentors on here has similar thoughts. She feels these trailers would all benefit from diesel heaters. I think she would like your idea of a diy option.
17 grand is not affordable.
It is for a composite teardrop trailer built with a one piece fiberglass shell and off-road components. Everything else is almost double the price.
Drew, I think this is one of your best reviews
Thank you Kent! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It is literally the fastest video I have ever made. I went out to film it in a very specific location and all the Boondocking sites were taken. Nobody is ever in these sites. Haha. We had spent the entire long weekend, just playing in the trailer, not shooting any videos. Brigham was due to pick up the trailer at any moment so I had to find a new location and fast! All this to say, I’m so thankful it turned out, because I was nervous. I was losing light, I was getting wind issues. That’s just how it goes sometimes.
Bean has the best selection of compact trailers and options in the industry, period.
Agreed Mr. Church! I don't know if I would have said this 3 years ago, but today with the Stock 2.0 and now the Bean Squared to come, I think they have a lot to offer. Good seeing you David!
I really enjoy following you. Keep up the great work:)@@PlayingwithSticks
Mr. Church is a legend ⚡
Too much $$$$
15 grand starting price? LMAO not very affordable considering average jobs don't like to pay more than 30k a year... looks worth maybe 5k-10k range.
The majority of these people are delusional about what “affordable” is.
Yes, it’s all relative. In this one, people are considering it affordable by off-road trailer standards that are offering composite builds. beans other trailer that has a very similar offer is literally double the price of this trailer.
When's the last time you priced out campers? There's almost nothing new in the 5-10k range. Jayco won't even sell you a balsa-wood popup for that.
The average job is 44k and your price range is only gonna be used campers. Really i just think ur one of those that bitches just to bitch
Maybe you should stick with a tent.
Great video Drew, keep them coming!
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it.
Great to see you again! 😊
Same to you my friend!
Don’t clean your fish in front of the door.
Why not? Do you know the context of what happened that day? 😂 but I totally get it, I absolutely would recommend not cleaning Fish in front of your door on a regular day.
Bears. So all food needs .to be safely put away
Otherwise you might get to cuddle with yogi and booboo.
And if that was bear territory, I wouldn’t even have done it even if it was the closing day of the campsite.
If that had brought this out a year ago, I probably would have bought it. I do love the windows. They are a lot better than what I have in my camper. But, I have become attached to the interior space in the spare drop for sure. And, I really appreciate the big doors in back that allow me to easily lift my dog in and out, because she cannot get in and out independently. And, it is easier to get our gear in and out. I am pretty interested in the awning, though. Thanks for sharing these.
I was hoping this video may help peope see their own campers in a different light. To me this awning could be a real game changer for many of us. While insanely expensive. It's hard to put a price on this piece of gear for me. As you have probably noticed in many of my videos it is always me vs. my awnings. It feels nice to finally have the choice to use the cumbersome awnings. Like I often say, they have their place. But, sometimes they just make an awful mess of things.
Thank you for the video. Would love to see a teardrop that doesn't use the entire floor for the bed. Maybe a 2/3 or 3/4 mattress so that I could have some more room for storage.
The best place to look is just Google the interiors of runaway campers. Many runaway camper owners do this, especially those with the 6 foot wide version.
This was an incredibly thorough glimpse into teardrops, and it also has insightful tips on design! I'm coming back to this when I finish building out my camper shell. Thank you! :)
Your camper shell build sounds fun. Thanks for sharing.
@@PlayingwithSticks Oh, it'll be much more utilitarian, like a ship's engine room. Definitely more emphasis on durable fireproof materials than regular cozy campers. I can't lose the ability to haul cargo.
But the layout and space of your teardrop is what impressed me! I haven't got much room to work with, and most van builds and trailers maximize space for comfort, so it's harder to find small build ideas!
Thank you for sharing and replying! :)
@jamesgizasson did you see the new one called the hitchhiker that just came out. I love the utilitarian design. As for fire safety, I’ve heard people go back-and-forth on campers built with foam. But it’s a really neat concept. I love how light weight it is, portable, and multifunctional.ua-cam.com/video/8tKT2fLJJQc/v-deo.htmlsi=01omUMdOv1XC1XY0
@@PlayingwithSticks Neat! I like the concept, just not crazy about the materials.
I've got an old steel contractor topper, which is easy to weld, cut, and drill as needed. I've also been tearing through my truck to replace interior panels with polycarbonate.
Most automobiles are absolutely stuffed with flammables. Even my steering column is made of magnesium! Whose brilliant idea was that!? XD
Hey, Drew!!! (It's your ol' internet pal from Mizzou! :)) It's been a minute since I logged in . . . Another great vid! I'm liking this trailer A LOT. Glad to see that Bean went a bit more "economy friendly" . . . Great job at showcasing! Hope you and the Fam are doing well. Kids are growing up fast!
- Brad
Good seeing you! Like you, I enjoy seeing these companies offer more budget/value oriented models. For Bean to go from a $31K value oriented trailer to a $16K version that was quite the leap of faith for them. I am excited to see how it goes for them in terms of sales and future direction.
We traded our traditional teardrop with the rear hatch for one with the slide out kitchen last year and have been very pleased with the change.
Do you think that Kammock awning would make your setup even better? Or have you found a good quick solution? like you, I like the slideouts, I just have struggled to find the right awning.
We had been using a 10ft vehicle awning on the camper, the tan with the two legs that fold down. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but we are going to use a 270 degree free standing awning this next season.@@PlayingwithSticks
@jimb1312 a 270 with the slide out kitchen is a good combination
As someone in the market for simple/longevity, and towing with a subaru, but also planning to take it offroading or pull it behind a utv for last mile sort of activities... I think I am the demographic and I 100% agree on the comments about what was standard vs what wasn't. I'm happy with the price, but the config for that price could use some tweaking. Maybe include 2 free upgrades off a list to meet people where their different priorities are at. Heading the right way Bean!
I like that UTV for the last mile comment. I think about this quite often. Thanks for the feedback here. I have a feelingn Bean will be reading it later today.
Another great review! I really love the look of this and all the Bean Trailers. I agree with everything you say - I have several power stations already, so including one is not a big benefit. I never thought I could live without a galley but I think the extra interior storage vs a galley is so helpful! That awning is amazing. I think a couple of Goal Zero Light a Life lights could solve your exterior lighting issue if you are using a Goal Zero power station.
I like the idea of a goal zero light. This is funny, but I actually find their color spectrum too good. I own a handful of goal zero lights and never use them, because they are a little on the cold side for me on one setting and then too amber on the other setting. BUT, for cooking, that slightly cold would be perfect. It isn't daylight, it is like daylight with a hint of warm, which would be perfect for food. Glad you mentioned this. I always like having a reason to resurrect old camping gear.
I really like this. Seems especially good for disabled. I miss camping by this could work.
Glad you see the value in it. I wasn't sure how other folks would perceive this trailer.
Thank you for your knowledge.
PS; I dig the new awing and the fenders should be "stand on" with rock-guards across the board.. Except for The Classic.
I will admit the fenders look really cool with the way they are shaped. You wouldn't be able to do that shape and make them stand on. I wonder if like apple and other big brands if they purposely crippled this trailer. It kind of makes sense to me. In my opinion this trailer is almost too good for $16K. I wonder if they were worried if they did it all perfect, if it would outcompete their regular priced trailers. I would be worried if it was me. I will be interested to see how many of these trailers they sell. I just find it really special.
This is an awesome trailer. I'd say one of the best you've shown so far.
Crazy to hear people say this. I was so skeptical about this trailer and thought others would feel the same way. I'm glad you were able to see past the first reaction feeling to a trailer like this. I think without the awning it would have been hard for me. But, I think seeing Sawyer's Oregon Trail'r without the galley helped warm me up to this concept.
That awning is an absolute game changer. I had a squaredrop and just didn’t really like the galley kitchen concept. I used it as a closet and continued to cook out of the rear of my Tacoma. I’d gladly take the extra interior space over the galley. And 1 piece fiberglass is peace of mind. I do have to say that I’m a guy that prefers simple & functional set ups though.
Like I mentioned near the end of this video, I think YOU are their target audience. Your setup and style sounds right in line with this design concept@@michaelpellegrino3220
I am retired , single & overland is what my vehicle as a tow vehicle is for . the lighter the better .. this maybe a great option for me .. or something similar .. I do like the whole idea & usage along with all it's features .. it's still priced above my budget capability .. Thanks for sharing !
It does sound like a great little trailer for your needs. But, I also understand the budget comment.
Awesome video! I have been looking for a simplified teardrop that still was a quality trailer. This trailer is exactly what I was looking for. Really appreciate the time and effort and skill you put into all of your videos. I was looking at Escapod Nomad but this trailer is half the price and gives me similar functionality and quality of build.
I’m glad you’re enjoying these videos. It’s models like the nomad, the bean stalker, and now this beanstalk 2.0, that really speak to me. I want a quality trailer, but I don’t need all the extras. And, like I’ve said in many of these videos, if you were to give me the extras for free, I still wouldn’t take them. I see real value in these simple designs.
OMG......the boys have grown.... they're bigger and taller now..... wow!!! Look at how time has passed by....😊😊😊😊😊
Crazy how fast time is going by! They grew into my little helpers so much quicker than I thought they would.
If this had come out last year l probably would’ve bought it. As a Jeep owner l would want and appreciate the Timbren axle. Even if you don’t do serious off road it rides and handles so much better than a torsion axle.
The interior space is awesome and l love how they tried to compensate for the loss of a galley and that awning is beyond awesome. It’s too bad they took so long to come out with this.
I think most of us Jeep owners are shocked to find what our Jeeps can tow. The tow capacity on a Jeep is much more limiting than most people would assume, that is unless you have a Grand Cherokee.
Kitchen bags and boxes can be a game changer. I'm working with a no-build build in vanlife out of a 2010 Ford Escape. I have a Moosejaw Eatastic table if I need full prep and a big table or just a small aluminum top folding table if I don't need much prep surface for using my backpacking stove. At camp I can pull out my two Kelty Camp Galley Deluxe bags. Hang them from my roof rack on the same side of the truck where my cooler and underbed storage bin of dry goods lives and just instantly have everything I could need at my fingertips. Hanging galley bags are a clown car for how much they can hold. I definitely see the appeal of being able to have flexibility to cook in this setup, and in most circumstances this trailer looks like it has solved the tradeoffs of losing the galley. I'm looking at the Road Toad, so there will likely be a galley in my future, but I definitely see the appeal of this kitchen.
Especially since you can still participate in whatever is going on inside the trailer because of proximity to the door. You could definitely keep kids safer and more contained that way in a way that a rear galley could never do.
As you know I love the Road Toad. Couple that with your current camping style and you have a great pairing. Good point on supervision as well. I never would have considered that.
@PlayingwithSticks yeah, you can leave the age of small children who are in the age range to *actually listen* when you tell them "stay here" inside with whatever toys or movie. In the configuration you had, you know they can ONLY escape that one door. You can still watch the situation at a distance where you can give some input to keep the peace, express interest, or redirect while still being able to do what you need to do. A galley kitchen is like cooking in a kitchen with closed doors and no pass-through in a house. This is more like a house where the space is open between the two rooms is open. Am I a fan of screen time as a babysitter? No, but there can be great utility in a 30 minute episode or two of something or calming a running around body enough to eat, giving another adult human time to go freshen up at a campground restroom, and giving you enough time to cook a meal while still staying engaged enough to keep an eye on things. The alternative is put them into the tow vehicle with a tablet, but this option feels more like home because they can also play with toys or games.
As for that, if you are traveling with one young child and a few older children where parents might subdivide into a tent or RTT with the bigger kids and the trailer for the littles, that "bunk bed" shelf is perfect for toys and games.
Thanks for sharing this!@@valstarkgraf
Wow i want this one!!! Thank you for doing this review.
You’re welcome 😊 I have just been excited to see that other people are seeing what I see. That was a lot of the word "see" in one sentence. Haha.
WOW! This would be the one for me! Love the open space, and power station included. Finally, a Bean I think could hold a raised bed affording much more storage space and a place to sit inside in bad weather. Also I like to bring my dogs, but don't want them sleeping in the same bed as me, so floor space is important. I am happy with a simple propane stove so a big kitchen is not needed. The price is good for the quality. I don't need a table or any mounts, but stronger fenders would be the only change needed.
This trailer sounds like you! And don't do what I do and get caught up in all the marketing hype. Yes, fenders, built in tables, and all the gadgets attached to a trailer are nice. But there are always simple work arounds. I bet there are some great solutions for getting up to that rooftop. Here is one of my favorites amzn.to/3SSPQTq There are many other different brands and variations.
I really trust your videos because it feels like you're actively troubleshooting and refining things so I don't have to 😁
I really appreciate that Pat! This is Pat right? These new usernames that they switched to a month or so ago are so confusing.
@@PlayingwithSticks Yes, I bought the Intech Flyer Explorer cause of your video! I like how it can haul cargo or be slept in. the loading ramp is huge for heavy things and only 20k
@Bahamut69 now that I use motorcycles a lot more, builds like yours are sounding much more intriguing to me. Plus all the kids geared to haul around. I always liked that trailer because it eliminated the need for having a pick up.
I did not consider bean because they were too heavy for my Wrangler sport. If they had this 2 years ago I would have considered this model. Still happy with my Camp Inn 550. Good work bean. And of course another great video from Drew. 😊
Good choice my friend. Love the Camp-Inns. That is what I really liked about this trailer. It came in near that ideal Camp-Inn weight. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I have a Wrangler Sport too and bought a new trailer a year ago and definitely would have taken a look at this model. Bean was too expensive and heavy for me as well. Had to go to Florida for a Tiny Camper Kong to get what l wanted.
I agree with the things didn't like. If they could pair down the standard suspensions and Power bank to bring the price down even just a little more that would be great. I am not an overlander and I just need something my van can tow to established campgrounds. This trailer is definitely on my radar for the future.
Yes! We are not overlanders, but we go out in the summer and spring break to explore. I hope they have a bunker solution and AC offering.
Sorry I kind of mispoke there. I think they priced this trailer right at the base price. I was just hoping the items that came with it were different. Sorry if that came off wrong.
That is what I love about this camper. It could be an overlanders dream camper, but it also works great for an average family like ours.
im saving this to the list
I'd be curious to know what is on your current shortlist?
Drew, I love your videos and have done a great job introducing me to the teardrop culture. One question I have for a future video is if you can review the Timberleaf? It's one I've been interested in and the style fits what I'm looking for vs. the others.
Haha. That video will be an excercise on humility and showing me how large of an ego I actually have. I offered to film a video for them and they told me to come back another time. Which I understand. I explained to them the audience I could get their trailer in front of and they had two sales people overseeing the booth at an expo. I said it only takes one of you and I can do it quick. I've never had anyone say that to me before, I must admit I was a little suprised. You are the first person I have ever told this to. Guess I just needed to get it off my chest. Haha. I will do my best to set my shattered ego aside and make sure to do a video with one of their trailers.
That awning is a great option!
I've never been so smitten over a gadget. Maybe the first time I disovered a 12 volt fridge, that was pretty camp life changing.
Thanks for the great content, Drew.
You are most welcome! Glad you are enjoying it. We finaly made the decision to buy this camper. We should be getting it in July.
Found your very informative videos just by clicking around. Awesome content! You have a new subscriber!
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the videos
Thanks for all your helpful content and responding to comments.
I’m still in the phase of convincing my wife that a teardrop won’t be too hard for her to take on solo trips compared to our Metris pop top van.
Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate this. I get you there, it is hard. It took me a long time to convince May that this was the route for our family. I got kind of lucky though. She is easily enticed by what she calls the cuteness factor. I knew if I found her a simple cute 4x8 teardrop trailer that she would be in. If I would have started with something like this, I don't know if I would have been able to hook her. Today, she doesn't want that cuteness anymore. She wants this. She wants something that actually fits her lifestyle.
@@PlayingwithSticks Does May ever take the teardrop with the kids by herself? My wife is worried about parking it in a campsite and getting around parking lots when she stops along the way.
May relates. She gets nervous when I ask her to take it around the block. Haha. She has never parked it! Basically she only tows a trailer so I can get a quick shot of it. While it is hard. In only takes an afternoon in a big parking lot to get comfortable with it. It is all about going extremely slow. Micromovents. What she will fear at first, will one day make her more confident as a mother. I can do that she will say! I have taught many friends how to backup a trailer. And when they are done you can see them beaming with a new confidence. @@JesseStarrPhoto
Love your Vids Sir, Beautifully Edited and Thorough Content.
I've been Studious at my Search for an Over landing/Camping Equipment.
My Search is Primarily more into Semi Permanent type bc for my Use I would need it for Lodging & Self Efficiency.
Nonetheless the examples you Demonstrate gives me a lot of insights in a real world simplicities.
Great Vid, Thank You for Always Sharing...Safe Travels💯💎🤙🏽
Glad you are enjoying the content. I should do a video more around "living" vs traveling.
Loved your review! Amazing trailer!
Glad you enjoyed it Carrie! Great seeing you on here.
I still have my #67 Kimbo truck camper on my 2015 Tundra but love these teardrop pull behinds. Your reviews are top notch!!!
Glad you are enjoying the reviews. One of my best friends in Alaska got a Kimbo Truck camper. He loves it. But he now has a bit of buyers remorse. When he got his there was something about the bed/window configuration. I can't remember what his complaint was. But like 6 months later Kimbo came out with an updated version that elminated that problem. I think it is slowly killing him inside. Haha. @@carriemainquist757
Curious. I’m not loving it. We have a Hiker and it’s been great. We’re upgrading to bigger not because it’s been a disappointment in any way but because in order to successfully work from the road to take longer trips we need an indoor fixed dinette.
Having been in bear country the idea of washing fish right next to the trailer gives me the heeby jeebies.
I always enjoy these videos even if I don’t like the design because it’s nice to see what’s out there. Thanks for making them!
I get you on the fixed dinette. I did the Oregon trip solo. And using that dinnette for an office was incredible. It wasn't a hassle at all as a solo traveler. But, using it with my family has just been awkward. Haha. I would get the heeby jeebies as well. 100% bear free territory in this video. Well, not 100%. Black bears have been moving in fromm the Big Horns to this area over the last couple decades. They used to ship them back, but lately one or two is spotted within 100 miles every year.
Thanks!
Love your videos - especially Bean, as your reviews influenced me to buy a 2023 Black Bean. Purchased 1 year after previous owners took delivery. More trailer than looking at (price main driver) but got a SUPER deal on used 3 times Black Bean so could not pass up. Live in Corpus Christi, TX. Drove to Mesa, NV and then took 2 weeks returning. So far LOVE my Bean. Planning next adventure to Bean Rally at Overland Expo West - 2 weeks back country en route. Again - thanks for all your thoughtful reviews.
I wish I never took out a Black Bean. Once you stay in a Black Bean it is kind of hard to go back to a base model Bean. Haha. My favorite part is the wood accents in the interior. And I must admit that air bag leveling system was pretty nice when I got to camp. Haha. You are going to love the Bean Rally at Expo West. I went last year and had a blast. There are some incredible Bean owners in that group. And they make some really good food!
@@PlayingwithSticks Thanks and maybe meet in the 'sticks' sometime. Enjoy the summertime.
Land Before Time videos…that brings back memories.
Good eye! One of my favorite things about being a dad is introducing the boys to some old nostalgic classics.
Great review. And really handy looking trailer.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice video, and really nice budget Bean. For the outside light, I'd say just leave it as is and carry yourself a little LED or solar light you can hang from an awning bar like your cooking stuff. Agree with suspension, but nice to have it in case. Would like stronger wheel covers you can stand on. Inside...oh that window I LOVE! I like the idea of falling asleep while looking at the stars, but if that's where my feet are going to go I'd say drop that 'bunk' shelf about 2-3 inches and give me two shallow drawers.