Badger Extreme Setup

[@bhgant813]

Word is this lovely lady is still packing things up to this day.

[@felipenunez2058]

Watching this makes me appreciate my camper even more. It takes half a day to set everything up.

[@kaloryfer666]

Legend has it that this lady still assembles it.

[@richardswann5300]

Still trying to put everything back in place !

[@lizimpey6338]

😂🤣😂👍

[@gurnblanstein9816]

Legend has it, that people use "legend has it" too much...

[@gurnblanstein9816]

Legend has it, that people use "legend has it" too much...

[@kittykittybangbang71]

😅😅😅😅

[@security9999]

Well that looks simple. I bet setting up in the rain and dark is super smooth as well

[@ericcarawan1308]

I can appreciate the ingenious engineering of this camper but Holy Moly Batman ! The set-up and teardown is a nightmare.

[@mikeykimm6719]

terrible for stoners or elderly. deadly if you are both.

[@april7_]

Half a day to setup and another to tear down!

[@tomdodds8091]

Word is that even the lady in the video gets stressed assembling the thing, so she builds nuclear power plants as a relaxing hobby.

[@thetankslapper]

This is a joke, right?

[@ericcarawan1308]

GO BLUE !

[@thekenthouse6428]

That's some Rube Goldberg level of assembly to get situated, I got tired just watching the process of unfolding that contraption.

[@epiphoneguy8392]

You probably get winded putting on your Crocs.

[@angelawhite4795]

Looked easy to me….

[@danielfoster6451]

You know there's a guy in the background with heavy 100 page set-up book saying "no no the other piece first "I am also sure this was edited from a least 2 hours of video to 15 minutes of EZ-Utube vid...

[@wesbarcus3761]

Don't forget to sign up for the 8 week assembly training course.

[@robertlynn7332]

Camping weekend consisted of driving 3 hours, 5 hours of set up, eat, sleep, 5 hours of tear down, drive home....

[@JD-wn3cc]

Fun fact. This is actually single use and once opened, doesnt go back together and is just discarded where you left it.

[@Nāmarūpa1]

That's very funny

[@angelinahaber1036]

OMG! Too funny!!

[@cwmama-p1l]

Reminds me of trying to refold the old-school road map.

[@pesto12601]

@@cwmama-p1l "old-school"? I still use maps!

[@suelizzi1764]

haha

[@davevisse]

Your weekend is over just as soon as you're set up.

[@camillaholst7321]

😂😂

[@suelizzi1764]

lol

[@CharlesStettler-kp4ot]

❤❤❤❤👌

[@davidgoodin9590]

I am worn out just watching it being set up. I can only imagine having the trailer loaded for a trip, everything in the way

[@BaskingInObscurity]

Boondocking would be okay, since a person stays in one place for a while, perhaps multiple weeks. It looks uninhabitable all closed up, though. It'd be great if one could at least climb in and sleep in the case of bad weather conditions or arriving at night when it's a bad time (or simply inconsiderate) to set up camp. I'm going to subscribe, because I want to see these minds further at work. Something great will come forth, just not this time. Consider it a prototype. They should have a variety of people test it out for troubleshooting and brainstorming improvements for the next update.

[@maryzaletel4928]

Right?! All that just to start cooking? Nope

[@ThePlim62]

O......M.....G! I'm speechless. 😳. I'm not any camper-van fan but this one takes the cake. I was getting anxiety watching this lol. That is a trailer full of things to go wrong and break.

[@auditat]

Agreed

[@angelinahaber1036]

I do like that so much is manual instead of depending on electric buttons to do it all and just praying all that electrical gadgetry never has problems.

[@ThePlim62]

@@angelinahaber1036 To be honest I reckon there would be more mechanical issues with this van then any van that has electrical componentry to operate some of these devices. I've never seen anything like this and I'm a season came camper.

[@cameronyoung6784]

A total jigsaw puzzle, i can't imagine setting this thing up in the rain or at night.

[@ellenwangler4153]

but who wouldn’t really want to try. Very cool

[@matooleyobrien2918]

​@@ellenwangler4153 weather can change in an instant... What was to be a sunny 3-day weekend when a un-forcasted stormfront suddenly comes in... Now you're at your destination to camp ... You're hundreds of miles from home... Several hours away from any town that has a hotel to sleep for the night.... Now you are forced to set up your Tent camper in the 🌧️ rain....... Way cheaper just to get a reliable older cargo van an outfit it out yourself for a fraction of what they want for that bastardized tent camper you have to tow... Absolutely Ridiculous Concept.

[@robertkowalski7932]

And cook meals with an umbrella

[@portnuefflyer]

Or high.

[@SharlzG]

Exactly where my brain went - how quickly can I be sleeping in it late at night or in the rain....

[@IvanRumi]

This amazing Lady (Great job with this badger) looks much younger in the beginning 💖

[@jenocean824]

🤣

[@sdnlawrence5640]

Is it stress or simply time?

[@beverlyd8986]

It's very cool. A "swiss army knife" of campers. The only sucky thing is that it seems you access everything from outside which would be rough if the weather is bad.

[@camillaholst7321]

It hasn't got a chance in my country: Denmark. Even on a summerday in july, I promise you the rain will hit you, before THIS monster is in position...

[@burlarr]

my first thought was this is for sunny camping only, good luck

[@grisa12345]

They left it there after filming the video. Too much work to pack it up.

[@DedektifMike]

or camp👍

[@Alsinsin]

Inspector Gadget's secret trailer... now they need to make a one button press automated setup

[@t4_syncrocamper]

😅 one button setup 😅😅😅

[@rocketmanstudio]

Inspector gadget!!! 😅

[@flyshacker]

This is the most ingenious camper ever, and the funniest comments for any camper! Just watching this video and then reading the comments made my day! I agree that a one-button operation to unfold and fold it all back would transform the entire industry. Just make sure nobody is still in there before you push it!

[@joshyoon]

I don't think these builders ever went camping before lol

[@jeffdrew625]

Clever design, but that porta-potty unpacking would have been first on my checklist. The frantic music track perhaps added to my problem! lol!😆

[@Here_is_Waldo]

@@jeffdrew625 Why was the floor motorised? Who has time to wait 10 minutes for it to lower (especially when you're desperate for a pee), when you could just drop the thing down by hand? Yet the solar panel was held in place with gas struts, about three feet above the lady's head so she can't reach it to pull it back down.

[@spec24]

@@Here_is_Waldo because a heavy tire is attached to it, dur. Not everyone, especially older people, can manage a heavy door with a heavy tire attached.

[@camillaholst7321]

- well, not in THIS one...for sure 😂

[@jeffhooper2985]

Was there a privacy awning for the bathroom? I didn't see one.

[@BCVS777]

There is a reason we usually build all that stuff into the inside of the camper! Awesome craftsmanship tho!

[@40lennie]

Can you imagine trying to get it all back together? Like trying to get everything to fit back in the box it came in.

[@bpaterson8342]

I was just thinking the same. And that’s on a perfect weather day when you planned to load out. It’s like those wooden boxes with the secret slider pieces and hidden buttons.

[@SheilaR.08]

You would likely never have everything out all at once. I don't think it would be too challenging.

[@relaxation-connection]

Once it is setup that's it. You need to buy a new one next time you go camping

[@wendyfrederick5965]

You definitely would need some serious "map folding skills" to be able to use this!

[@debbemitchell4816]

Plus, clean everything up first!​@@wendyfrederick5965

[@markmcculloch2570]

Very, very clever design. Looks easy to me to set up. This lady was taking it slow and also opening and closing everything so it took a bit longer. I think it’s brilliant!!

[@joetrump5844]

Legend has it that she is still tucking it away, but has extra parts left over, and nowhere to put them. 🤓

[@suelizzi1764]

wow, that thing is amazing and you are amazing how you calmly and methodically set it up without boring us with a narrative....thanks!

[@mrspeeddemon727]

The popup we used to have set up faster than this thing. And everything looks to be set up outside the camper. That will be awesome when its crap weather. Hard NO on this thing.

[@Aguynamemiguel]

Cool concept..imagine setting up during a flash rain 🌧️ storm . Or forgetting to lock a latch driving down road. Too many seams ~~> water’s favorite resting spot

[@driftergdg]

I think my problem with the whole concept is the fact that there are a lot of rubber seals and gaskets that would have to work properly for an extended period of time to keep leaks from happening…

[@Art-is-craft]

As long as you maintain them it should be ok.

[@mattc2971]

THAT is your problem with it? The rubber seals will rot before you can get it setup. I was laughing so hard I was crying reading the other comments about how long it takes to setup.

[@getdavemoore]

Wow, just imagining the frustration of not being able to find all those bits (all the same colour) when I all I want to do is crash (!) Seriously, it looks like your lead 'designer' has a stamp on his desk for "Add another bar"

[@JOSERIZALADVENTURES]

a used pop up trailer can do the same thing with just a fraction of the cost

[@gth6442]

😂😂 who came up with the idea... Who built this thing.... I don't even want to go camping😂😂

[@johntatman9168]

Darn honey pack it all up we have to go to the grocery!!!!!

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo......great design.......the only problem......when it rains the tent canvas gets wet.......they get mold........snow on tent also.....4 season....cheers

[@venugopalmuthyala]

Wow! This is an engineering masterpiece, first and foremost! Kudos to the team that must have visualised and created this Badger Unit. Amazing work!!

[@rharris22222]

I can think of one scenario where this camper works. If you are going down really rough trails where a regular camper won't fit or would get shaken apart, and once you get there you're planning to stay at least a week, AND you go to multiple places like that, not your own property where you could build a cabin instead. In that one scenario this would work for a person who doesn't like putting up with minimalist camping for a week at a time.

[@peterjackhandy]

Not for your average pensioner, think you?

[@rharris22222]

@@peterjackhandy No, but maybe a wide enough niche to make it work. I guess they will find out!

[@clydejohnson8084]

Basically made a tent trailer that's hard as hell to assemble😂😂😂😂

[@nicholasproietto2500]

Imagine disassembling this thing on a rainy day, then having to do through the whole assembly process at home just to dry everything out! I'll stick with my cheapo entry level camper where I back in. Level it up, plug it in hook up the water line and open the slide. Done!

[@caeciliusmetellus3038]

WOW, i want to have one.....It is the best Tetris Camper I ever saw. Love South Africa ❤❤❤

[@Driftuner]

Very clever use of space, no doubt. But as a van camper that only needs to build my bed at night i can say for sure that this thing is highly impractical. I cannot imagine getting to the camp site too late, almost dark, maybe raining, ground unlevel, tired, and having to set this all up. I would end up just sleeping in the car...

[@milla411]

I’m over impressed over what they managed to achieve with this one, albeit, I’m too lazy to have to open up and close off my car each time I stop to sleep or need to hit the road.. Amazing job, so full of solutions and actually easy solutions.. I’m sure this is a dream car for any man, really! You simply blew our Minds!

[@outdoorzone]

2023 Transformer!!! Definitely unique! Lot of thought went into that for sure!!

[@BaskingInObscurity]

I love this concept! A+ for creative solutioneering. It reminds me of the videos of creative multiuse artists make of their Manhattan apartments, where they need to be studio, bedroom, and kitchen/living area, but can't be all three at the same time. The modularity and folding away of an entire home. It left me with a couple of "why" questions, though; and the tent poles burst my enthusiasm. The poles look just like three housekeeping failures I've experienced: the meh shower pole with 4 shelves, that I've forced to persevere and now only has two shelves and is very flimsy; the ironing board/laundry bags (3) combo that mostly works but falls apart frequently, and the canvas shelf unit that was an embarrassing waste of money on mostly nonrecyclable materials. Perhaps it requires seeing and feeling them in-person to ascertain the quality of your components Now for the whys. It seems odd that the pull-out tray adjacent to the cooktop uses the same airspace. It also seemed strange that fold-outs by the fridge were facing the opposite direction from the cooking area, while the fridge was in between. I would like to see that configuration tweaked, somehow, to one person could access all the prep area at once, with priority over direct access between stove and fridge-which is nice, but awkward in this layout. Could the fridge move to where the pull out tray is? Perhaps embed the stove where the fridge is now, and allow it to swivel so as to use it in the same position it was here. It seems the stove slide-out could be embedded in that larger slide-out, rotate 90° within the larger tray, then pull out perpendicularly either alongside the camper or extending it, choice upon use. That would certainly help with potential air/smoke circulation.

[@wardes7585]

It will be time to go home by the time you've finished setting it up

[@도깨비-y4u]

It's incredible and wonderful. I'd love to buy one if I could afford it. 👍👍👍

[@MikeAG333]

What a ridiculous amount of faffing around required to set that thing up. Would someone own a vehicle like this just to make an impression on their neighbours in a caravan park, perhap? Whoever designed this piece of nonsense has obviously never camped, and particularly, never set up camp in the rain. Sheesh, get a teardrop instead, folks. No setting up at all.

[@jennydrumm7223]

Hmmm, I bring a couple of ice chests, a pillow, put a sleeping bag in the back seat of my truck and I'm good for the weekend. I used to unload the horse, sweep out the trailer and make camp back there but it was too much trouble. Had to put down the indoor/outdoor carpet, drag a couple of mattress pads out of the back seat of the truck, move the coolers back there, etc. Then the worst part was putting everything back away to drive home after 2 full days of trail riding. 😉

[@memeticks3610]

399,000 Rand (22,000) USD for probably the most stealable, complicated, and likely breakable models of RV i've ever seen. This product seems very niche in its function. I couldn't see myself parking this without someone guarding at all times.

[@crxdelsolsir]

To all the critics, she still did it in 5:21 No other camper that is this light weight, durability when folded and still have the same facilities including an ensuite. An elderly friendly bed space and no high ladder to go up or fall from. PS: This is full deployment and show of features which you will not do at every setup. Any normal person can likely set this up in less time than 5:21

[@ervinlizforever7869]

These were edited clips of all the tasks. The actual set up was much longer than this video.

[@berticusmaximus8381]

The setup doesn't look too bad to me. What I don't like is all the plastic fittings holding it together. That's a nogo for me. After a while, it will turn brittle and start breaking.

[@dmueller1875]

That's got to be the most "fiddly" camp setup of all time.... ROFL

[@Огуркинмэн]

Новосибирск смотрит. Красотища!!!! Молодцы!!!!!

[@GENECARP]

Holy Batman, you need a day to setup. Talk about over engineering 😮

[@ResistTrump]

What a cool and clever setup. I have never seen anything like this before. It's amazing. Thank you for sharing this video and you have a great day.

[@Itsallwrongbutthatsallright]

No thank you, ma'am ! Gimme a class C any day where everything works when you need it ; bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and dinette. No folding up and putting together, just park and enjoy right away and the same when leaving; just start and go !

[@2Timothy2-25]

After the 5th or so pullout I'd be looking around for the Candid Camera crew thinking I'm surely being pranked...lol..lol..😂

[@Skyfire-x]

I was thinking at each opening "is this the toilet?", "is this the toilet?","is this the toilet?". Then the sink, and a TOILET! and a bed next to the toilet, yay!

[@Nāmarūpa1]

🤣@@Skyfire-x

[@marcusrocha1675]

Bateu todos os anteriores. Muito show!! Falta so exportar pro Brasil

[@jenniferjensen5041]

That looks infinity breakable

[@Old-n8f]

Extreme set up is an understatement.

[@Jeff-yq4kd]

Looks like a extreme pain in the ass!😂

[@coffybrooksclausell883]

Love it not complicated at all took you 5 mins. Created minds. I didn’t storage much

[@matooleyobrien2918]

I bought a reliable used Cargo Van...outfitted with bed memory foam mattress,50quart 12volt/110volt freezer/refrigerator, 340 watts of Solar... A Solar Generator,Gas Inverter Generator,folding 5foot lightweight table,got 2 cheap like new cole camp stoves 1 propane 1 white gas or pump gas only caveat with pump gas requires occasional cleaning of the components. Have a catalytic heater & Mr Buddy plus a Little Buddy heater.. -30 sleeping bag pillows extra covers & blankets. Cookware utensils Etc. 5gallon Water jug, got good set of sockets basic tire repair kit air compressor,good hydraulic Jack and commonly used hand tools.. power inverter myriad of lights,several flashlights,gas can etc. Canned goods and non perishables.. 6x6 Canopy and other things. It all stores neatly in home Depot storage containers and under bed. Solar panels are secured and stored on top of mattress.... I had a family member that stopped camping gave me some things... Most everything else was easily found second hand at yard sales thrift stores or Facebook market place Craigslist.. I can use this van as extra vehicle if needed. Having stated all that I got under $4,000 in Everything vehicle included!! Bought the van in Fall of 2019 it was a Carpent Installer's Company Van that had been meticulously maintained for $1,000 with 150K Miles ... its a 1 ton V8 4 speed Automatic no frills work van and the 4 years I've owned it I've only put 2 hundred dollars in repairs.. it's mechanically sound and very dependable. Tires are still good... Exhaust and brakes are still perfect... Start idols and runs like brand new... The best part if I ever have to get another Van everything can be easily moved to other van... Don't have to worry about leaks and very safe inside when sleeping.. it has excellent ground clearance and with a heavy duty frame and suspension with aggressive tread on rear tires it allows accessing places that towing a camper would be near impossible... The Badger is very expensive for something you have to tow and you're still sleeping in a tent... As things start to wear out it would be very expensive to fix and maintain... Unless you have money to burn it seems very very impractical.

[@DaveCM]

There is no way I'd remember all of that. I would hate to be trying to put it back up or assembling it in the rain or dark. Or when I'm tired and grumpy.

[@jayknight850]

Nice we have had a dry summer. It does occasionally rain, and putting that unit away in the rain would turn into quite the experience. We do enjoy our truck camper, steps down open door.

[@whoistheroach136]

Think about the mildew possibility.

[@davidoliver6408]

One bumpy road, and none of this functions.

[@basdebruin2355]

Whole lot of craftsmanship. I build a campervan using a Peugeot Boxer 2.2 H1L1 and kept is simple. In and out in 10 minutes including the bicycle rack on de back. If you stay for 1 or 2 weeks this seems oké to me. This might be very expensive as well I guess. But great craftsmanship, that’s a fact.

[@turboash78]

Who the heck wants to camp inside a puzzle?

[@trainsontuesday]

There's nothing like checking int a nice hotel at the end of a busy day and checking out again in the morning.

[@pohanahawaii]

👍 It's a LOT of steps to set up/break down but I'm glad it seems to be made out of aluminum and quality construction.

[@MichaelBautista-x5l]

Didn't think it was possible...u did that! Bring my idea to life ..awesome

[@truther4life]

Swiss Army Badger! GEEEEZ!!!!

[@stevenbathurst7027]

Nice camper, I like to see a cassette toilet built in to the wall and you open the hatch behind it and just slide out the tank and dump it. It’s nice because the waste tank lasts for days. But still love the camper. I wish you sold this in the US.

[@snowbirdlady7221]

Can you imagine how long it would take to get replacement parts????? And then have to do the work yourself? Sounds like a fun time to me.

[@irishgrl]

I’m astounded at how much is packed into that camper! It would have been nice to get a price on it…

[@hellabiz4289]

I read on another site it's a little north of $21K US

[@fabianprioux1136]

what an original build .. Respect for the one who designed it .

[@MouhibElHajji]

you got to appreciate the engineering behind all of this, but it's too complex, and this is probably a camper you would just set it up in one place for weeks and have an electric bikes or something, but i wouldn't buy it or rent it tbh

[@carlakohlwes-vp7lt]

Weekend would be over by the time you got the thing all set up!

[@captaindangler1675]

Seems like a hell of a lot of work.

[@riariaria]

What’s “Extreme” is how cumbersome and time consuming this thing is for what limited capabilities and amenities that it provides. My Airstream Basecamp will go just as far off-road as this one, can be towed by an SUV, doesn’t require any significant set up or tear down, has air conditioning, heat, a flushable toilet, inside kitchen, water and waste tanks, and it’s much more weather resistant and bear proof. Many teardrop campers are similarly appointed. Who is the target market for this ridiculously complicated camper?

[@McRocket]

People who like to overpay for things. I.E. - iPhone users. ☮

[@robsloss9108]

Need a degree , just to set it up😂

[@hopehope938]

This is to much work and effort to set up this camper for use, I did like how the solar panel was put in to place. There is no way to use the bath room until there is full set up.

[@matthiasweigel311]

After parking our travel trailer, I'd be on my 6th beer before this setup is done.....geez!

[@nazishlateef]

Absolutely perfect

[@jumpinjack1156]

Too much work, with so much that can go wrong !

[@jenocean824]

This is the jackknife of all trailers. But by the time you get everything set up, the weekend would be over.

[@TrussttN01]

Ridiculous amount of work to set it up. Have to have the owners manual on hand at all times.

[@gokilchannel6485]

wow..sangat menabjubkan..❤💫👍👍👍🙏..

[@adorreodique2053]

Not enough moving parts!

[@brotherandrew3393]

Only for longer stays in campgrounds or very remote areas. And for warm climate. Please don't even dream of an emergency escape.

[@happycamper010]

She just about got knocked off the platform by the rear hatch.

[@mikerilling6515]

Once the toilet is half full you will never get it out of that alcove again This thing is a nightmare of failure points, more than 1100 places easy to break, which would ruin your vacation

[@hidel308]

Yeah, this will end up being an unfinished set of Legos.

[@dwiprihanto4442]

wow mantap efektif dan efisien desain manfaatkan semua sisi ruang❤

[@vertstang123]

Way too much set up, cool rig but insanely complicated.

[@edwardlaw797]

Have you seen taxa cricket? I have one zero maintenance in 20k, if windy above 40mph pop down in 5 seconds flat. Awesome ventilation. Four season no problem. Few moving parts. Fits in a garage!

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

This Camper Has Way To Much Crap On It. Way Over Kill. For Someone To Throw Money Out The Window Or Use As Tax Write Off🤑!

[@Subgunman]

Interesting compact design for those who don’t have enough space for a full size caravan to sit on their home property. It would be a pain if one has to bug out from their camp site in an emergency. Are seals made from a common profile in case we need to replace them due to damage from field use or age? Seems like every company has custom made profiles and keeps them secret if the fail and go out of business. Same goes for residential refrigerators and freezers for the home. Proprietary seals that send perfectly good appliances to the dump. The solar panel needs more adjustment points for better power output. Many times you cannot park a camper for optimum solar production.

[@Steve-uy8kx]

This is one of those......."just because you can doesn't mean you should" things. Neat concepts. Well thought out and quite visionary, but as a total package? I'll keep camping simple. There's nothing on my off road teardrop I can't fix or worry about breaking in the middle of a trip.

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

Awesome... love the innovation. would love to see the specs and this brought to the usa

[@USCndaATL]

That is way too complicated and way too hard to remember all of the steps.

[@johnsmithSongbird]

Very nice If emergency came it might take more time to close up But great for camping Good camper idea

[@kawaikui]

Whew ... no way!

[@glennvengroff7235]

A women's dream camper...and a man's nightmare 😂 Vary cool.

[@majesty12599]

如此大量的改裝以及功能不得不佩服 但是對我個人而言使用起來有夠麻煩😅

[@gregbumgardner3006]

All that fold out cook area, 2 square feet to sleep in. 😂, kidding. 3 square feet.