Surprisingly HUGE inside! Super Off Grid and Off Road RV! Imperial Outdoors Xplore X145

[@MudPig6110]

Good lord man, 125k for a trailer you need to pull. Just build a vanlife rig that was 4 wheel drive.

[@MrOffshore]

Most people want a trailer as a base camp, then the mobility of their vehicle without tearing down camp. You pay for what you get in life.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@MrOffshore - it depends on how you set up camp. In reverse, it takes me 20 minutes to set up or take down camp. When I’m on the trail, I have my campsite with me at lunch time,nor dinner time. You often overpay for what you think you need in life. No need to be arrogant.

[@pamelalower1806]

Because everything is off road capable. Meaning walls floors etc. yes you get what you pay for

[@shitloveaduck]

@@pamelalower1806 - noooo. Even the cheap RVs have 30% to play with in price and still be profitable. That’s without manufacturers rebates. $37500 in profits above their lowest profitable price. Knock $30K off and at $95,000 you STILL are paying an exorbitant amount!! There’s the fact this is an occasional use item as well. It will depreciate faster than a vehicle,,,,, it’s a horrible way to spend your money. If you have surplus cash, go for it! But you are not getting your money’s worth, per se.

[@patriciam4123]

Insane. It's the most expensive of it's kind/class and even larger ones. Nobody is going to choose this at that price.

[@gregjo5141]

I'm really glad to see someone talking about the rig and knowing what they're talking about.

[@arc2226]

I really enjoy reading all the comments and diverse opinions. They hit on a lot of different bases, which enforces why there are so many different RV manufacturers and dealers. I am really impressed with this trailer. The innovations, layout and technology upgrades is impressive. I see a lot of people gasping over the price, which is expensive, but appears to be inline with the build. Can you buy a less expensive knock off or imitation? And, still have a great time? Absolutely, but the old saying still holds true that you get what you pay for. You don't buy an RV for an investment, you buy it, because you want it and you want to enjoy getting outdoors and seeing the world. Your financial situation and age have a lot to do with how much you spend or what you find acceptable. I'm almost 70, and whether this rig is $50K or $150K, it's really not that big a deal at this stage of my life. You buy what you want and can afford at the time. The important thing is to get out there! Although I really like this rig, it's not for me. I currently am on my 4th trailer, a Momentum toy hauler pulled with a Ford F250, 6" lift and 37" tires. My wife and our 3 dogs can get in some remote places, but not exactly off road, off grid like this Xplore X145....and that's ok. We still enjoy getting out there and the anticipation of the next trip. See you on the road. Don from Florida.

[@yeabuddy6070]

Man o man... If I had the money this is freaking fantastic.

[@gcslade7487]

Wow....on all fronts! Here I live just a few minutes away from the ROA facility in Utah and had no idea they had these types of trailers and their capabilities....Wow!

[@Fuuntag]

20:15, You can even how well insulated this is when they talk!

[@nateisright]

The Dometic 12v AC looks so modern as does the rest of the interior. I wish the trailer was a bit wider and longer. The X195 is closer to the right length but the width is the same, I think. Overall, the livability is top notch. Beautiful construction and the off-grid capabilities are unmatched.

[@rb2712]

Too wide and long are not much good for off road.

[@garretlewis4103]

Surprised the bed wasn’t at least a “RV” queen. Not surprised with the price. I knew it was going to be high dollar.

[@davidgintz652]

Good nights of the living 120,000 for a 14 foot trailer geez. I love the campers bit not the price. WOW!

[@maynardholmes8870]

Folks, this man is selling the real deal from Australia. The price goes up because it’s exotic, but it looks well-built better than anything we have in America. Nobody even comes close in my opinion as far as build quality, we build things with planned obsolescence in mind that thing is built to pass down generation, wise little pricey, But it seems like it would be a good escape from society for a little unwinding

[@PandaLAG]

This particular trailer is built in USA - it's built by Imperial Outdoors in Wisconsin. 😊

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Love the quality. The quality is what is missing in other RVs.

[@doc3356]

For 125k, it dang well oughta be high quality!!

[@Username66pickupsticks]

4-5x the price should include felatio quality

[@jordanmuir2563]

Wow that insulation is incredible and the inside🤩

[@TheShadiya]

Inside surprised me

[@renaissancepoet]

Ya know... a truck camper designed, built and modeled after this would be pretty flippin awesome too!

[@phase1geo]

This has been one of the most fun tour series on this channel. Loving the videos!

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

The power is insane- my off-grid _cabin_ has 780W of solar and 1000 amp hours of batteries.

[@ryanmoran2403]

UNREAL!

[@makattak88]

I need this in my life. Perfect trailer. The only thing I can critique from watching this, is the solar panel gap on the roof might create a difficult spot to clean snow/ ice. Easy fix.

[@deltabravo1257]

WOW! That is an awesome rig! Thanks for the tour! Only change I'd do is ditch the GoPower stuff and replace it with Victron. This rig blows the Ember out of the water!

[@rgt321]

only problem it's triple the price

[@tammytappero7090]

The fridge should be up higher and then have drawers below.

[@MrOffshore]

Fridge needs to be bigger…this trailer appears to be set up for extended off-grid camping, a larger refer would be a must.

[@JE-tz4sh]

I was shocked that door didn’t have a “vacant “ and “ occupied “ turn style on it because it looks exactly like a port a John door

[@dingbatnomad8235]

If I had stupid money, I'd be a buyer!! Awesome rig!

[@nathanoldroyd3798]

Favorite one so far!! Love this!!

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@bee-anca236]

I just wish the fridge situation was larger. Especially if you’re trying to be off grid-you need storage space for food.

[@MrOffshore]

Agreed…I guess bringing a 12v chest is an option, but I expected a much larger refer.

[@tonyg4546]

I have a 2021 Ford Bronco badlands with the sasquatch package. Just so everybody understands. That's 470 gears, 35 inch tires, and the hoss high-speed operate suspension system. My Bronco could pull that trailer anywhere I wanted it to go. And without the Bronco, that trailer's doing exactly what it's doing right here, sittin

[@henryassault1359]

If you can afford it, enjoy. Very elite ownership. Mad respect, truly an engineering wonder.

[@chadsteele1]

If this was say, 4 feet longer (full queen north south bed ) and put on a flat deck so can haul my machine, it would be awesome. Really nice layout inside. Not more than one needs but more than youl likely use. Honestly im sure there is great value here, but 110 120k is absolutely nuts. Like (insert expletive) nuts.

[@patrickhenri6739]

Thank you brothers for all the information.

[@abelincoln3261]

Many may be interested, I 3M double taped.. my solar panels down to my roof no drilling what so ever. I built tacks with flat aluminum rails that can be adjusted either way.. tilted... Each panel has it's own rack... each rack has two rails that are double sided 3M taped... I put them on three years ago and it is as strong and tight and steady today as it was the day i mounted them.. so... Oh and I ran my cables to a top mounted water tight... grommeted two wire pass through... Not a drop of water has ever gotten through, also used the double sided 3M.. and a clear over coat of silicon.. at the twist ... ends.. threads. Yes my panels sit about 4 inches above the roof... surface... I can easily clean under them.. I have had zero issues.. with any of the installation...

[@etrigan911]

The bronco is just as capable as the Jeep outside of tow capacity but that’s because the hitch is not attached directly to the frame ( there is a kit to fix that )

[@curve5746]

Yeah right, you don't even have lockers with the bronco

[@micheleobrien64]

So great for 14' ! Gorgeous!

[@stll36]

Nothing like sleeping on top of 3 massive lithium batteries, a thermal runaway could make for an extra toasty night.

[@rb2712]

If those are lithium phosphate it would be safe.

[@abelincoln3261]

A rig like this needs a Deisel Turbon heater... runs on diesel and 12 volt DC.. Trust me,, the dry heat and the easy of installation and Maintenace is way Better then propane any day.. Having a back up heater is a good idea so i would leave the factory propane heater system in place, I would add a diesel heater to the rig for sure right away... You can buy the Chinese diesel heaters for under 300 bucks.. you already have 12 volt DC on boat sop.. yeah.. that is a must... In my opinion.

[@12B0692]

Hmmm…it’s very nice. If you like the airstream look, and this is your budget zone, I’d recommend Bowlus for off-grid builds.

[@johnathenbates2929]

Good luck smart guy's!

[@blessedveteran]

My taco continues after the jeeps turn around 👍

[@tonyp9609]

Looks like a great product and I enjoy the tours, just out of the average persons budget. I'll wait for some competition from other manufacturer's to bring the cost into perspective. Thanks

[@calebparkin3]

Man here I was thinking “this is exactly what I’m looking for” then got to the park in the video where he said $200,000+. Haha noooope!!!!

[@dang6832]

Those batteries are storing 13kw of energy. That’s a crazy amount for a trailer. More solar would be good to try and recharge the batteries when off grid. Minimum of 3500w total. The Solar is the weak link, even though it’s great for a trailer. It also depends on what the solar controller can handle.

[@MrOffshore]

Excellent points. For a trailer to really handle off-grid extended trips, solar is key and most people don’t realize how solar NEVER delivers what they are rated to deliver…then add cloudy days, sun position/distance at different times of the year/day and you find out how quickly you really need to be overkill on your panels and controller. If you plug a portable solar panel into the SAE quick connect on the side, and that panel has its own controller there’s a good chance it will “fight” with the onboard controller. In a system l, I’ve always been told you need one controller only.

[@hankgs]

so, $110k for an off road trailer OR a tent with a shower set up for $1000.... $109k will cover a LOT of nights at the Ritz Carlton, as my wife points out... To each his own.

[@rb2712]

Well thanks for explaining that. I guess I will go look at a tent channel so I can sleep at the Ritz.

[@hankgs]

@@rb2712 "Happy wife- Happy get laid" Works better if you balance it out with 1 trip to the Ritz for every 2 camp outtings..

[@raymondclark1785]

I would be happy with the tent but my wife wants 4 walls and an inside bathroom

[@maynardholmes8870]

He’s basically a broker or sales rep for outside the United States RVs. Yes, if you watched as many RV channels outside of the United States, they build a better product and this would be common place in Australia, but because it comes to America, it has a different flare to it and with that flair comes the price. Not many people are really going to be using it like that I don’t think unless you’re into death Valley other parts of Arizona maybe New Hampshire who knows but Even if you have the resources to purchase this a question look at how many times you’re going to use it in one calendar year you might be paying much more than it’s worth, but I’m not hating though we only got one shot at this life may as well enjoy

[@rb2712]

​@@maynardholmes8870 Well just maybe there are many of us that would use it all year. So it would be well worth it.

[@CaptainRudy4021]

He had me until he said it's a full size mattress. I need a queen size at minimum.

[@shekharmoona544]

Gasp those poors! 😲😲😂😂

[@awesomedave8484]

the $125k price tag had me.

[@CaptainRudy4021]

@@awesomedave8484 here's the thing. Yeah, $125k is a lot for a camper, but if I'm spending that much on a camper, I wanna at least be able to sleep comfortably if nothing else.

[@garretlewis4103]

The high price didn’t surprise me. The size of the bed did. I too thought the bed would have been bigger.

[@dough9512]

Yeah, when I found out it didn't have a full basement, he lost me!

[@garse70]

Full bath in a 14’? This is nice. Don’t need much more. 60 gallon water tank? But, $100K?

[@powderdayallday]

Beautiful trailer, but I'm not sure about some of the layout choices -- At 13:58 did anyone notice the water pumps in the electrical bay next to inverter? How would you service those without splashing water on the electrical systems?

[@bachnok]

“It’s real wood” he says while pointing at a veneer cabinet door…

[@MrDv1lowes]

Dude said, like an airstream but better? Now, you're using a brand that has an established reputation and resell value to justify your pricing. No shot.

[@rb2712]

I like it but would want a full size fridge. Don't need that upper cabinet.

[@the305hauler]

Wow 😮

[@tanishazoa138]

It's nice. I'll buy one next time I'm hunting triceratops

[@ljprep6250]

Those Aussies do RVs right, but jeeze, the prices they ask! (Please pass the nitro pills for my heart.)

[@LakeWebb]

Impressive quality with unparalleled standards and top-tier options. There were a few items, not mentioned, that I might want if offered on the options list in a customized factory build: •Recirculating shower system •Seperator\composting toilet •Ultra low\fine mist water spray faucets •Premium mattress, cushion, material, and finish choice packages At the estimated prices given here, why not? 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@peekaboo1069]

I'd be worried about sleeping on top of that battery bank.

[@shaunnanichols5956]

Wow so nice! My husband and I really like this. We love the table and the bathroom that's what sold it to us if we were looking for a new camper this would be the one! We have a motorhome a class A it's nice ,but I am saying this to see how much or if you even take a trade for one of these would be? We live in Price and wow wish you had a RV lot here? I know for a fact if you did you would sale a lot more ❣️. Thank you for sharing this with us ☺️ We follow you on KZbin

[@ToXicRoBotiX21]

This is basically the same layout as my 1998 Sandpiper 16ft.

[@chrissweisberger7509]

love to see that rip apart a bronco - jeep life

[@awesomedave8484]

I do appreciate the price tag being easy to find on the site but $110-125k is to steep for me.

[@LordFalconsword]

It's a hell of a rig for an explorer RV, but that crap-bag toilet? Yeah, nah. I'd rather have a cassette than that thing.

[@yeabuddy6070]

Why does this RV guy look so damn familiar. I'm scratching my head on why I think I recognize him🤔

[@BTBRVReviews]

He looks and sounds like an actor that I can't remember the name of.

[@MatthewC137]

Garth Brooks 30 years ago?

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@BTBRVReviews I was wondering if you can get a tv and Starlink as well as a weboost signal booster antenna put in there?

[@S.JerseyJim]

Zombie Apocalypse worthy for sure.

[@tombradydid9114]

My height is 5'7 so this trailer is perfect for me.

[@shannonheiser247]

Love your videos and testing of your trailers. You are very thorough. I been watching your videos on most of your trailer models pros and cons. On this particular trailer can you upgrade a bigger refrigerator/freezer and if so what would be the largest capacity. Thank you

[@chancer194]

for $125k it can be yours! awesome setup, crazy expensive

[@Olorin88]

And the price is...yea. It's over $120, 000 give or take. Airstreams are snickering. No lie mate, I've enjoyed your channel. But this is a bit much. Apparently patreon money is clouding judgement.

[@BTBRVReviews]

When have you ever seen me ask for member ship into anything, let alone Patreon?

[@monkusbee]

$125 for that? LOL!!!

[@BTBRVReviews]

Welcome to the cost of high end American engineering and labor. Difference between a Timex and a high end G Shock. 3x the price

[@renatofajardo4484]

Hahaha you can keep it!!!

[@chrisunderhill8853]

lol its nice i like it but even if i had the money i would never pay that crazy amount for a trailer. i guess some may but that makes absolutely no sense to me.

[@sixshooter4570]

Very nice, but for that price, the lithium batteries should be self heating so the cold doesn't affect them. They do make them.

[@MrOffshore]

You would have to get into some SERIOUSLY cold weather for the batteries to have any issues. The trailer is well insulated and I’d bet even without power, the interior would not drop close to the exterior temperature. Heated batteries don’t help unless you have a way to power the heaters…it’s a catch 22…a small AGM battery would fix the issue to either power a heater, or power a fan on a furnace (not sure the power draw on a Truma). I would imagine temps would need to extended below -15 degrees F to affect the batteries “inside” the well insulated trailer. A small generator will negate all the potential issues as well long enough to heat the interior.

[@arkos55]

No need for heated batteries if they are inside the insulation envelope.

[@micheleobrien64]

Whoa! The price is out of my range! But it's what I need.😪😪😪

[@imglidinhere]

Expensive but I'd say this is worth it.

[@chrisb4457]

That is a bachelor/bachelorette trailer. The bed will only sleep one average American :D

[@sgt.grinch3299]

It’s nice but I’m planning on a Mammoth trailer.

[@sirgregoir]

We have had disk brakes and trailing arm coil springs on trailers for years in Australia..?

[@billwilliams4281]

Pretty sure a Tacoma is just as capable as a Jeep. In fact, the standard towing capacity of the Tacoma is greater than that of the Renegade or the Wrangler. I might be mistaken, but the unit weight of this pretty pricey trailer right here exceeds the standard towing capacity of a Jeep. Maybe I'm wrong.

[@petes6521]

Love the camper but not the price. Everything is expensive these days of course.

[@Iziireal]

Most people are just going to put the stairs inside the entrance door and use the front box to store other items.

[@2centsworth766]

I have a question. Is it bigger on the inside compared to the outside?

[@ace1usmc]

$125k????? Um...is it me or does that seem like an unbelievable amount of money for such a small camper. Regardless of how great the $10/ea latches are! Not even a porcelain toilet or enough shoulder room for a grown man to sit and take care of business.

[@munch2048]

i was thinking maybe 38 thousand .Its crazy to think some one would pay 100 grand for that

[@zweasel]

Had me till he said … 110k for base! 😳 😳 😳 nobody in their right mind would buy this!

[@MrOffshore]

Well…they obviously are buying them…and I’d assume they’re being bought buy intelligent, successful people that have the discretionary income to buy these luxury items. Not everything is for everyone.

[@abrahamreyes4535]

I was wondering, if you could put a larger refrigerator/freezer to have ice other than hunting for ice.

[@ri3m4nn]

I have a nuCamp Boondock 320, less than $50K, but this is tempting

[@raynoyes4142]

I don't know, seems like a high price. I just picked up an off-road riverside mt McKinley 158 for $7500 and it has most of what this has. I could put in a similar solar system for another $2500 and basically, it's the same thing.

[@bartman1857]

Just saying this rig is too heavy for a Wrangler or Bronco. One best get a top line suspension at this cost. Did you say plywood. Eeek. That entry door is nice. No bed in dinette and full bed is not exactly huge inside. Nice solar/lithium. Go Power maybe not the best. My isotherm is in a 50k non yacht trailer 😉 windows are nice but not artic tern. Bathroom nice except for toilet (IMAO). Narrow door not optimal. Truma nice. Looks tippy to me so tall but I have never towed one. Nice trailer I would jump all over this at 100k but 125k. Airstream is not what you should compare this to and if you did it would be a Base Camp 20x under 60k

[@AmericaCanAlwaysDoBetter]

That's the perfect trailer for me, but unfortunately the price is about twice what I would be willing to pay.

[@Mic9Lives]

@BTBRV what would you think about towing this with a gladiator? I’ve seen ROA do it but I’d like to hear your thoughts too pretty please thanks much! 😊

[@digestingtheelephant.6214]

Do you have to tow it on the left side of the trail? Awesome looking beast!!

[@morganwells567]

Anybody got a name/direction for the “European” latch he had in the cabinets?

[@deltabravo1257]

JD, did you drive or fly to Utah? If you drove, how'd your Duramax Sierra do on the trip?

[@BTBRVReviews]

I flew. Tight schedules

[@boffin6969]

Please mic the person you're interviewing. Interesting products.

[@joelmurphy7980]

How about a small, one person camper with an inside shower, toilet and kitchen? All of the smaller campers sleep two to four people but leave no choice but to cook/shower outside. Not everyone wants to stand outside fixing breakfast at 6am with the dirt blowing in their biscuits or freezing their cojones off taking a shower then go inside and plop down on a queen size bed. I think there are lots of people such as myself that would gladly trade multiperson berth space for indoor conveniences in a small, lightweight package that is truly offroad capable.

[@MrOffshore]

This might be the trailer for you as the bed really only looks to sleep one person comfortably.

[@empiredrive]

Is it possible to review Airstream Flying Cloud Twin Bed

[@kareemvitar6645]

Hi,would you show us the sewage and black tank?

[@traviswalker007]

125k LMFAO you guys are insane good luck finding a sucker

[@jasonhowe1697]

just remeb before go off on a trip thar you have a couterweight for those batts as you will likely fishtail with speed

[@MrOffshore]

I’d be willing to bet the trailer has acceptable balance and those batteries don’t weigh as much as you might think…there were other things that would affect weight more than the batteries, like the monster storage box on the front and the pass thru storage…just plan accordingly and everything will be fine.

[@PandaLAG]

Does this unit have self leveling?

[@TexasLadyS]

I’m not paying $110,000 for a rig and then have to do the shimmy to get in the shower. When he said this was a couples rig, I couldn’t help thinking that he meant a young couple just because of the full sized bed. No older couple wants to sleep in a full sized bed because he would touch her. She’s already so hot she can’t sleep anyway and she don’t need him and his blankets anywhere near her! Just the opinion of an older lady with a husband and a queen sized bed! 🥵

[@petes6521]

How long do the batteries last?

[@chaostheory6551]

I'm curious who is paying this much for RVs. Are these the same people whose banks are failing?

[@BTBRVReviews]

People who live well below their means. Where extra income is saved and 30-50% down payments with 36-48 month loan terms are well within their financial abilities..

[@chaostheory6551]

@@BTBRVReviews I would argue they're NOT living below their means if they're spending $100k+ on a 14 foot travel trailer.

[@Lex-Rex]

@@chaostheory6551 Exactly. These are for people that have more money than brains. I know people that below their needs and there is no way in hell they would pay that much for a depreciating asset.

[@MrOffshore]

Not sure why people are so worried about who can or can’t afford to buy this trailer. You can choose to feel it’s more than you’d be willing to spend, but for a lot of people, this is exactly where they like to spend their money…no one tells you how to spend your money, or calls you names for how you spend it…so why not show the same courtesy…not that they care what any of you think.

[@txcombatmedic]

Shane looks like Josh Lucas

[@BTBRVReviews]

That's it! We've been racking out brain on this

[@Nicnasty1]

Is that safe to sleep over all those batteries and inverters? I mean is your feel all the energy under you mattress? Real question…?

[@ZillaYT]

After all the build up only a 7-8 for off road?

[@BTBRVReviews]

You didn't understand why 7-8 is because of it's length

[@ShaneStauffer777]

Also a F150 would be a 4-5 off road rating. So this trailer would go way more places than an 1500 truck

[@ZillaYT]

@@BTBRVReviews you asked specifically “off-road rating” though. It “sounded” higher than a 7-8.

[@ShaneStauffer777]

@@ZillaYT according to the scale we were rating 7+ is extreme. For a trailer this size that would be a jeep trail terrain. ☺️🙂