The Reality of Living in a Palomino Truck Camper (2 Year Review)

We get down and dirty about the reality of living in a Palomino HS 2901 truck camper. Its been two years since we moved in and 80,000 miles later. We talk about the good and bad of a Palomino. From the outside to the inside and customizations we added.
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[@janishuey3639]

There is nothing like an honest summary of a well-used (and well-loved) product. Thanks for posting!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@snowbirdlady7221]

That was a great summary of all the upgrades/customizations you have done over the last two years. I've watched almost all of them and I'm really impressed with the changes you have made that are perfect for your needs! Keep on truckin' Kellie and Cody. Your travels and vlogs are the very best.

[@mikerawlins4199]

We bought a 2020 Palomino 2902 right after watching your videos, because of light weight, and the cost. Ours was built in July 2019 (Pre-Covid) and thinking that made a huge difference, because, we had zero issues!!! We do have the slide out, more room in the kitchen, but more weight being handled by our 2001 Ford F-250 7.3 Powerstroke!! Safe travels and love your videos.

[@linomartinez7865]

Short bed ?

[@mikerawlins4199]

@@linomartinez7865 yes

[@MackMoore-q2n]

I really enjoyed the walk around and the truths of not just your camper but it applies to all campers. Cheap materials are not always lighter presswood is heavier and denser than plywood and OSB but it’s completely useless in a damp environment but it is used because of its lack of flaws and smoothnesses. For the most part living in anything for 2 years without problems is unrealistic and for you to have this good of service out of something that is flexing, shaking, wind and rain pounding it’s held up in comparison better than some newer homes. Great job on this episode. ☮️out

[@anthonyvisor8880]

2 years already!!!! That time flew. Thanks for going strong!! ❤

[@nancydwyer1726]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing your home.

[@TinCanTwosome]

Thanks so much for all your honest thoughts about your camper. We are searching for a trailer ourselves, and the more we learn the better.

[@scruggsbuster9458]

Where do you go when you guys are having an argument and she kicks you out of the bed😂 happened to me quite a few times😂😂❤ do you set up a tent outside😂 I mean living in close quarters like that all the time can pretty much get to you😂❤ you to seem to get along pretty good😂 thank you for the video very informative see you on the next one

[@CodyandKellie]

😂 never go to bed angry

[@juliebolduc802]

We went back n forth between truck camper and small class c. Didn’t want to get a bigger truck (1500 diesel Silverado), wanted a full bath. Not full timers but camp a lot. Class c, 24.5 feet won. We absolutely love it. Just got back from our first long trip, to Canada and back to Florida! What a great trip! Took my 86 year old mom. If you love what you have, it doesn’t matter the cost!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Aaron-z9o]

First of all you guys rock,you both have really created a sweet little home together. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us, you are living my dream I'm a retired truck driver this is what I planned for my future but my health got bad so I don't travel as i would like too but l watch you lovely people enjoying yourselves and that is wonderful. One again Thank you for sharing please stay safe and always enjoy each other God bless...😊

[@kevincrooks639]

Thanks for the review. I too cant believe its been 2 years.

[@o2bnov0307]

I enjoyed seeing y'all today. I thought that your channel had fallen off of my feed. But, no, I'm still subscribed. I wonder how I've missed your show for so long. Great review of your home. Thank you for inviting us in for a visit. I'm still three years away from being able to say adios to suits and uniforms. My clothes closets are a little different. Safe travels. Consider letting me know if you'll be in Utah.

[@kevinaldridge4878]

So ..... I have a Lance Camper I bought a 40 dollar cover and I keep it open in the rain , for the max air fan simple install , so I didn't have to change the whole thing out .. Also as far as the camper hitting the cab , I use a 1 inch plywood and a 1 inch rubber matt , and I have a 18 super duty. Happy Motoring and cheers 🍻

[@iana36s]

Same here. Ford cabs sit higher so a platform is necessary

[@graceverssen5651]

Nice! Thanks for the info and perspective!

[@E5Jake]

What a coincidence. I was just getting ready to ask how it was holding up and what you thought of it now. It’s on our list of possibilities but I’m back and forth on it. I love the layout and storage as you mentioned, but you’re right about it as far as how it is perceived in terms of quality. Glad you guys are enjoying it and have been able to fix or change the things you needed to or wanted to.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI CODY & KELLIE 👋 THANK YOU FOR WALK AROUND OF YOUR CAMPER ❤ 😊 🙏 EVEN THE BEST HAS PROBLEMS ! BE SAFE ☺️ 🙏HAVE FUN ☺️ 🙏 ENJOYED ☺️ 🙏GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES ☺️ 🙏THANK YOU ☺️ 🙏

[@thejudge61]

love you guys... thanks for the awesome videos.. and Kellie, sorry for saying this again, but you have the most gorgeous eyes.. you're awesome too Cody.. love you both..

[@sunriseskies3883]

Cody has awesome eyes 👀 too!! 😍

[@thejudge61]

@@sunriseskies3883 yes he does, but I didn't wanna sound gay

[@sunriseskies3883]

@@thejudge61 🌝😘 no judgement here…Lol 🥰😘😛🤩 back in the days of Clark Gable, Cary Grant we just knew they were blessed by “the man upstairs”…I miss those days of “no labels”. Peace be with you 🫶

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks so much!!

[@jimhaxton1982]

My lance is heavier but adding the air bags makes the 3/4 ton drive great. I'm at 5 years full time and have had to replace the kitchen faucet. I even built a custom wood stove. Loving it.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for sharing!

[@debbyrymer9298]

You guys are so smart I have an idea I did in the winter: put your coats behind your pillow and when you git up in the morning your coat is warm from your body heat and your coat is out of the way And by the way I pray for you guys every day for your safety and happiness ❤️🙏

[@koalabear6722]

Excellent corrections that you've made. Happy adventures. Stay safe 😊 oh and I agree with Kelly and the tv, I do the same thing after a long day

[@lrparrish227]

Great video and points on the camper to think about. Have a wonderful day!!!

[@micheleulrich-hb2ok]

Great video. For 2 years of constant earthquakes, I think it is holding up well. I love the updates you have made to the camper, especially taking out the microwave. That is my next big project on our camper. Ours has served as bread storage, but I could use the added strage space since we have a small, 21-foot, camper. Comparing the two, it looks like you might have more interior storage than we have. Love your videos. Keep them coming. Happy camping 😊.

[@tinahedges685]

If your Max Air doesn’t have the rain sensor on it, you may want to consider it. All auto. If the sensor gets wet, it closes and shuts the fan off. THE BEST! Love you guys! ❤

[@CodyandKellie]

The new fan is gonna be so great!

[@mikeglasgow9618]

My wife and I have a NORTHSTAR ARROW 8.5 on a Chevy 2500HD Duramax. Non slide. 2009. We do the slide too. We both cook. Whoever is cooking also does dishes and total clean up. The other person is just relaxing. Works for us. Truck camper paid for. Wife mentioned recently about a slide. We went to look at some and then we both decided NOT TO GO IN DEBT AGAIN. BOOTY SLIDE WORKS. LOL 😆

[@mikemanjo2458]

Great video. Thanks for being so thorough and honest. Love y'all so much for SC, Jane❤🙏

[@MakingMyAbodeOTR]

😂 I like my shows too girl! I love that you cook everything from scratch❤ I can't believe the amount of storage, that's awesome

[@drakcon650]

Only camping channel I watch every video.

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

Love it! Thanks for sharing your home with us!!!

[@janevalentine6391]

Nice video. Love you two 😊🎉. Happy trails 🎉.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you!! 😁

[@ianjay5301]

Honest review. A neighbour of mine had a Airstream Interstate but upgraded to the Atlas model. Spending more didn't always mean better. His new shower drain was proud of the floor so when you used it, it couldn't drain! A little thing, but incredibly annoying.

[@TLorraine]

I really enjoy your content. Thank you for sharing and safe travels!

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

That is a lot of replacing. When I pay as much as they want for one of those, I want everything to be in good condition. Had an RV for travel work, and had to redo so many things on a brand new RV. And that was on paved roads, not gravel and rough roads. Finally got rid of it. I think this is just what goes along with moving vehicles after time. Nothing like a maxx air fan. They are awesome. I am looking into a van now and already have my maxx air with rain guard.....priorities....lol. Have a wonderful day!

[@jodiesebek2440]

Great hack for frost on the inside wall of freezer is using a flexable plastic cutting pad ( Dollar General 5pack) just pull it off when it frosted over 😉 Also have you look at Maxxair vent covers to put over your fan that you have leak issues ? We have installed this and you can even leave you vent open when driving to keep good ventilation. 👍

[@casitacindy461]

when we get a new rv the first thing we get is a rain cover for our max air fans. one of those necessary items for us.

[@freedomontheloose]

Great rig! Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbyrymer9298]

If you will use the insulation that you put under your mattress Put Velcro strips around the insulation and around the window, put that over the window I did my camper. You can’t feel anything it blocks out all of the sun ,light and cold it’s excellent.

[@JohnAnderson-km1fb]

Great video! Super informative. Appreciate you both.

[@CodyandKellie]

Our pleasure!

[@johneveridge3714]

you guys rock

[@lynjameson1368]

For as much as you have used your camper, it’s held up remarkably well. In the end you will have issued with any camper no matter which one you choose.

[@EllyasFelex]

Love your attitude about this bag and not caring about what people will say. kislux You are right keep your head up and no your priorities.

[@CITAP1]

You take care of the truck camper and the truck camper will take care of you. Our 2000 S&S Ponderosa 9.5 is still working like a champ. It does need some work though and that will happen next summer after our trip South for the winter. We've had a couple good cabover hits on the roof too. A gut wrenching feeling only a truck camper owner can know. Think you guys will attend the TCA Truck Camper Rally in Quartzsite in February? It's a lot of fun. Take care...

[@CodyandKellie]

Not this year

[@daveespinoza1680]

As with any travel trailer, the pannels will come loose as the staples push out over time. I carry a package of very small screws and a drill bit to replace those staples as they push out

[@rtshort]

Great little camper and GREAT info. You've figured out what works for you and what you needed to change. I'm sure that would have happened with any brand you purchased. I like my TV in bed too Kellie. :)_

[@MsWindowgirl]

The cord, metal and tassles on your kitchen mini blind is made from nylon, aluminum and plastic and it melts and doesn't flame/burn. If you're replacement shade is made from fiberglass fabric and aluminum/metal roller it will be fire retardant. If it is not you risk noxious fumes emanating from the shade if it catches fire.

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks for the info!

[@zacatwell7822]

This is awesome. Thank you. We’re on the hunt for a new mattress. What make/model do you all have?

[@CodyandKellie]

We got the Lucid brand and love it

[@alexs3447]

you've made great repairs and upgrades

[@CodyandKellie]

Thanks 👍

[@casitacindy461]

i have the same fridge for 4 years now and i love it. ive had other rvs with the same 3 way fridge and really do not know if i would like the new 2 way fridges they are putting in all the rvs. i love my propane fridge.

[@AmericaBound]

Even living in a house you’re gonna have wear and tear on certain walls floors and all things like that so it’s no different from living in a truck camper…. Have you thought about upgrading and what would it be upgrading to?

[@sheilacaine]

Makes sense. ❤❤

[@MannyWC]

I am in a Promaster…love the space but getting into rough camping spots, I want a 4x4…will you talk about that? The height of the camp, the rocking / top heaviness of it- in wind and on rough roads…that is my only hesitancy …

[@edwardcorino8327]

My gf and I are looking to travel in an rv. After I retire I 14 months who knows we may bump into yall

[@jimhaxton1982]

Love my 04 lance 1010

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Install a regular exhaust over cooking area to exhaust cooking odors vent out on side of camper❤

[@CodyandKellie]

We have one

[@thomasland190]

We got a 2022 flagstaff 21dl with all the bells and whistles out the door With the five year extended warranty and Trailer everything you may need bag 💼 we used it 10 short texas trips and my health has gone down so I stopped by The lot where I bought it and asked how much for everything they wet only interested in the RV and pulled a value of 27000 and a 18040 offer ( 48 K ) out the door 24 months earlier, salesmen joked first did we have a gun , we laughing replied no why before he gave me the offer , it’s like the MOB really did go legitimate or at least some fortune tellers should have been there lol the joys of post Covid life God always turns a blessing

[@djnana1156]

Can you explain how that toilet works? Thanks

[@Propoolman]

Enjoyed the review.👍🏻 What size garage door would someone need to back there truck into a metal building with the camper?

[@CodyandKellie]

The hight is 11.5

[@sunriseskies3883]

How do you dispose of your poo waste? I wanted to take out my toilet, but our RV park won’t allow us to throw poo in the trashcan . So I’m at a loss what I would do with it What is your experience? any advice on disposal? Love your channel!

[@claramullen]

Hopefully that loose awning is not allowing water to get into the wall of the camper and causing rot inside your camper walls and floor

[@arthurmanderson4892]

You can rest assured that is exactly what is happening.

[@jennifermartin506]

Not bad. But the sleep over cab hitting the roof of the truck is concerning. Is there a way to fox that?

[@johneveridge3714]

Smart start ac computer.

[@cindymerola6249]

Do u miss your first camper and what about the other one ❤

[@CodyandKellie]

Nope, not for a second

[@walteragentplummer7031]

❤❤

[@blippacg]

What do you think about the lighter backpack Palominos?

[@CodyandKellie]

If you look at the specs there is no different except the water tank, I think

[@blippacg]

@@CodyandKellie I like their weight, roughly 1,000lbs. If you're not living in them full time I think the lighter units are totally doable.

[@kylekislingbury36]

So are y’all back in Arkansas?

[@CodyandKellie]

Not yet

[@slamboy66]

Do you miss the trailer?

[@CodyandKellie]

No, not even a tiny bit

[@rosatraveller3874]

👍🏻

[@robertvarner5354]

Have you looked at Lance?

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes, way too expensive brand new. We wanted to move in and go

[@janetgood4706]

Do you wish you would have got a camper with a slide?

[@CodyandKellie]

Nope, to heavy

[@danpayan9468]

Boot scoot n boogie lol

[@velocity800]

gas mileage is 12mpg

[@Fastapproaching]

Travel lite is just as junky, shower pan needs to be made out of fiberglass instead of plastic

[@arthurmanderson4892]

It sucks these things are so expensive and built so poorly and cheap. Thay all look nice leaving the dealership, but they will all return soon.

[@ronisom1714]

If you had to do it over again, would you buy another palomino?

[@CodyandKellie]

If money was no option we would have bought an earth roamer

[@ronisom1714]

@@CodyandKellie lol, same. Enjoy watching you guys, I can live vicariously through you!