CUSTOM ECHO 5 Off - Road Camping Trailer Review | IS IT THE ULTIMATE?

[@Shingwedzi70]

Ed, you're establishing an amazing channel. In my opinion, your channel(and I follow a quite a few) is by far ahead of the rest. I really hope you gain traction, and companies start appreciating your work...

[@EdwardBath]

Wow Stephen thank you so much for the amazing comment and for continuing to watch and support the channel! Fortunately I work with some amazing companies but some others will never see the value unfortunately

[@GetOutGO]

This trailer has been on just about every one of our trips and it's always most welcome! Some great well-deserved upgrades 👍

[@theworldlife1905]

Hello man, how are you, believe me, you don't know how to wait for your videos, I can't wait for your videos. Keep going. I hope to be with you.

[@joyfredbaartman6305]

Ed just keep on raising the bar with his videos and sharing his knowledge. Great stuff No1 overland channel by far 👌🏽

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you Boet!

[@AkhonaNgquba]

Agree with you 100% on the awning. I wish my trailer had an awning I could pitch in 5 minutes or less for the short stops along the way (for snacks or refreshments). I still love the long term setup benefits of current tent though so I carry a gazebo for those short stops. Great video. Stop making us wait too long for them, we are obviously addicted.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much mate!

[@mickv1833]

Ed, great setup! I have almost the identical setup, but with an Echo 6 and an iKamper 4x 2.0. My Echo 6 came with the same front box and rear slide. In the box I have a slide with a Weber BBQ on one side and gas bottle and Smarttek HWS on the other. Something you may find helpful in the rain as the iKamper roof will send the water down on to the kitchen - I've had a PVC panel fabricated that slides in to the top edge of the camper and the back of the 270 degree awning. Only takes 15 seconds to slide it in when needed and completely seals off that gap, can still use the kitchen in a downpour. Happy to share pics of the other mods I've done to mine if you're interested.

[@EdwardBath]

Hey Mick! Thank you so much, I would be very interested in having a look at your setup and specifically that’s PVC panel, I’ve only had it leak into the kitchen in very heavy rain but would be great to get some ideas from you. My email is [e-mail] . Thanks Mick!

[@roryvanzyl5326]

Ed you've done exceptionally well with your Echo, great job man.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you Rory!

[@pauldarbishire7226]

Another great video Ed - thanks for sharing. Great set up with the iKamper and the 270 degree awning mounted on the trailer leaving your vehicle free for game drives. Keep up the good work! You are my no.1 guy of the overlanding channels

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Paul! Yes I’ve always preferred having that base camp 🙌

[@chriskelly2888]

We need more of your videos lol watching re-runs

[@chriskelly2888]

Would you consider a trans African trip I will drive from Scotland and meet you?

[@sarelalberts8890]

Really nice setup that you have Ed .Thanks for sharing and may you have many happy km's and a lot off good memory's

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you Sarel!

[@robertharold2503]

Great video as always.

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Rob!

[@swwhite98]

Hi Ed I think it is a awesome upgrade and you are going to enjoy camping with it.Looking forward to seeing you and the echo camping.

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks mate!

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Great review Ed. The trailer looks mint!!!

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Vik!!

[@shanesadventures4433]

Love the new Setup Ed!! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks mate! I see yours is almost done 🙌🙌

[@shanesadventures4433]

@@EdwardBath almost… 😅 but after seeing your setup now, you gave me a couple of ideas. 😂😂

[@wouterdutoit8105]

Love your videos man going to the Kruger myself on the 6th got some nice tips from your previous videos on where to go in the Kruger Awesome content.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Wouter! Enjoy the trip!

[@anoopsingh5700]

I've been following your travels....I'm inspired ✨ by your great adventures...keep it 💯 up..

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you!

[@haroldtonydube4566]

Nice trailer my brother. I enjoy you videos. Great work ED

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much!

[@tiagopinto-coelho1894]

Awesome setup bud, love it. Will definitely be doing the same to my trailer. Thanks for sharing 💪🏻

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks for watching mate!!

[@shaunmoller2666]

The ECHO5 looks brilliant Ed money well spend

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Shaun! It certainly is!

[@crl633]

Top notch as always, keep it up. Tnx a lot.

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Carl!

[@seamus9750]

I also once upon a time was guilty of having just about every camping gadget going which are now gathering dust in a storage unit in GP....only to eventually realize that less is way more!!. Nice to have but really not necessary for serious long-term off-roaders...wife and I lived a whole year on the road with 3 changes of clothes each and a 4x4... Found our happy place in a WC coastal town by accident. Still enjoy your content and eyeballing new gizmos though. Maybe you could consider a series on the absolute basic essentials bordering between survival and absolute comfort ...it is very possible to have fulfilling experiences without all the "stuff"

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you Seamus! I am certainly going to do a series with the back to basics approach 🙌

[@herbertefox6000]

How zit Ed, what an amazing new setup mate!!! Wow everything is very well looked through and you've nailed it, just to suit your needs 👌 It sommer looks "Windgat" Perfect combination, well done 👍👌👊✌🐺🐾

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Herbert!!

[@frikvdmerwe493]

Hi Ed . Great video. Juts one thing regarding the stabilizing jacks that you fitted. From my own experience on a different brand of trailer. Yes you can lift it, but just be careful especially when your trailer is full capacity. There is a sheering pin in the center of the unit that might brake off. I had to open that mechanism to replace that pin on my trailer.

[@mikesoper7719]

Fantastic video, fantastic channel. I really look forward to the video to come on your upgraded power/battery system. Perhaps you could dispel a few of the myths/misnomers around dual battery systems in campers - particularly lithium based - while you're at it?

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Mike! Will certainly do that, I’ve had mixed performance changing to lithium

[@abdikadir-Jamaame]

Great review Echo 5 , it help you more good luck legend 👏

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Legend!

[@Fergus_Afrique]

Great video Ed and thx for the ideas. Today I removed the L shaped kitchen (which I never used as a kitchen, ever) from my Conqueror Compact 2 trailer. I will have a new open drawer like yours professionally made by an electrical switchboard manufacturer by Thursday, then off for powder coating. The space and access improvement is huge for me!!! Shocks are done, so I’ll copy your Monroe choice. Thx again👍👍

[@largemarge1603]

Fergus, With nearly two decades full-time live-aboard in our ExpeditionVehicle, it is still constantly evolving.

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks Fergus!

[@mars54mars54]

Awesome vid! As a completely inexperienced american, should I one day make it to Africa, this is how I would want to go about getting out there, rather than expensive lodges and such. Are there businesses/guides that take tourists on grand adventures like yours? I love all the camping details, your Echo totally rocks!

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much! Yes it’s definitely the way to do it! I am planning on taking people on tours in the near future 🙌

[@mars54mars54]

@@EdwardBath That is fantastic! I bet you will be swamped with clients!

[@wilhelmgerryts9996]

Great videos Ed. follow you on youtube. In the market myself to buy a Echo. Can only buy an 2nd hand echo 3, but am sure I will enjoy it and try it out in the Richterveld and Northern Namibië in the next year.

[@EdwardBath]

Thanks mate! The echo 3 is a beast, enjoy it 🙌

[@ruanherbert8168]

Hallo. Who did the nosecone for you. Want to change my Echo 4 nosecone to something like this

[@EdwardBath]

Hi Echo 4x4

[@Cruiserharry447]

Ed , are the rims on the lc200 18 inch? The standard tyres are 285/60/R18 , are those the same that you fitted?. It looks great

[@EdwardBath]

Hey Herman! They are 285/65 R18

[@quintusvanwyk59]

Ed, Are your wheels covered by the wheel arch or do they stick out the side a bit? I’ve noticed a few echo trailers with the same rims, however from what I can see the wheels do stick out on those. Do all the Aline daggers have the same offset?

[@Paul-RSA]

Another great video Ed, well done. Love the gear reviews, absolutely brilliant! If I may ask, now that you've moved the jerry Cans etc to the front, what is your towball weight when you are fully loaded? Taking into account the mass of a caravan or trailer measured at the tow hitch, can not exceed 100 kg in SA.

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Paul! The tow ball weight fully loaded is 87kgs 🙌

[@Paul-RSA]

@@EdwardBath thanks for the reply, appreciate it. 87kg's, that's brilliant! cheers

[@riaanheystek4643]

Afternoon Ed, hope things are well. Stuggle to make our mind up on ecko or conqueror trailer but with Alucab rooftop tent and awning. Please give me your honest opinion, i am a lazy camper!! Places to see things to do!! ;-)

[@riaanheystek4643]

Already got a setup of bushtech and alucab on double cab bakkie, need trailor for kidz(2) and proper kitchen. Thank you and awesome channel!!!

[@EdwardBath]

Hi Riaan, it comes down to personal preference. I prefer Echo

[@makolankgapenicholas8410]

What software do you use to edit videos?

[@EdwardBath]

Adobe Premier Pro

[@clintgarybatts9846]

How heavy is the trailer fully loaded?

[@EdwardBath]

Around 1100kgs 🙌

[@IvanKorupanda-pu1xn]

Ed how much did tht trailer cost including your own extras...

[@EdwardBath]

Probably around 250k in total

[@IvanKorupanda-pu1xn]

Expensive but it's worth it..

[@gracemakgato9133]

What happened with the Echo's spare wheel bracket that broke?

[@EdwardBath]

They replaced it with the new one which has a lot thicker steel 🙌

[@deonvanheerden9614]

Hi Edward, thank you for your stunning videos. We enjoy everyone we watch! I want to know who I can talk to for a similar rear bin slider for my normal Venter trailer 6ft Elite. Your feedback is appreciated!!

[@EdwardBath]

Hi Deon! Thanks so much, chat to Loftus caravans 🙌

[@morneduplessis3608]

Hi Ed. In terms of the awning mounts and making it retractable. Have a look at the patent used by PCOR on their awnings. Here a link to a setup video. Seems it could work a treat for your purposes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKHbk4esbc2rotU

[@EdwardBath]

Thank you so much Morne! Will definitely check it out!

[@markusdippenaar331]

Netjies EB happy next 75000 km

[@markusdippenaar331]

0613076558 for victron and lithium parts game changer

[@EdwardBath]

Dankie Markus!