Mini Mate Motorcycle Popup Camper 2 - Tips, Do's & Don'ts, Camper Set-Up

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

I'm amazed at how easily you camper sets up. So of you're in rainy conditions, you can be out of the elements in minutes. A very helpful video for folks considering purchasing one. We'll done.

[@SpyderWayne]

And I'm amazed at the grunts and groans that showed up in the audio 😳😖🤣 Thank you so much Eric !!

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

@@SpyderWayne Goooood moto morning! You're up early! 😉

[@SpyderWayne]

@@KrakensGarageandAdventures Yep, I'm usually up at the 'Krak' of Dawn, berween 4 and 5 am most days, been that way for years. And a goooood moto morning to you Eric ☺️

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

@@SpyderWayne oh the " Krak " of dawn .🌅. I get it. Btw that's waY too early for anY reason. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 😎🇺🇲.

[@PurpleOnThree]

You're getting faster and faster with your set up!

[@keesvlaming4288]

I have been ridden the mini mate for 10 years behind my Harley trough Europe and still loving it

[@SpyderWayne]

I've now had mine for 2 seasons and the Mini Mate has bern a wonderful motorcycle camper 👋😎👍

[@keesvlaming4288]

My drawbar is now rotating so much easier cornering in the mountains

[@MyADV360]

I'm really enjoying this series, after episode 4 I'm gonna have to go back and watch Eddie's again 👍

[@SpyderWayne]

Eddie's has a couple great videos showcasing his camper 👊😎👍

[@Terry.W]

Looks like a great piece of kit ..and fits together well..

[@PurpleOnThree]

Wow, Wayne! This is great! I love how you show the close-up of what you're doing! Velcro...yes! Jim has some great tips for sure.

[@SpyderWayne]

Jim is a Mini Mate encyclopedia 😁👍

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@SpyderWayne and you can be the Quick Set Up Guide 😄

[@ericberg7364]

Simple and straightforward. Super thanks too. You've certainly invested some thought and effort into sharing a great video.

[@SpyderWayne]

Thank you Eric, it's easy to love this little camper 👊😁👍

[@DFWMoose]

Very nice presentation. Good job handling split screen and the technical editing 👍

[@SpyderWayne]

Thank you so much Richard, I hope you are doing well Sir 🙏😁

[@HarleyGurl114]

Love it!!! What a great informative video! That pool noodle is a great idea!! Those things are so handy!! What a great set up!!! Love camping and having my motorcycle with me. Good music choices in this video!

[@SpyderWayne]

You have the ultimate travelling, camping and riding setup, a toyhauler. Travel in comfort in any weather condtions, put less miles on the bikes. Ride the bikes on the nicer days at your destinations. And camp in the lap of luxury.... ooooh yeahhhh!!! 😊🤗😁👍👍👍

[@HarleyGurl114]

@@SpyderWayne Yessss exactly! I am not exhausted when I ride for two days to reach a destination only to have a crappy sleep in a motel room to wake up and ride for a few days to discover area! The agenda of those road trips all came back to me at VAMM I so enjoy getting to a new destination and then setting in taking in nature and riding out discover new roads in the area and settle in after a days riding with a bonfire!!

[@PurpleOnThree]

Cool how you have some access to your storage while traveling. That Eddie character is a pretty smart fella! 😁

[@SpyderWayne]

Shhh, Eddie might hear ya 😁

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@SpyderWayne 😂

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

ReallY great tips and ideas. I reallY like the Velcro on lid latches. Locking the door and trailer hitch, VerY smart and simple. I liked taking the pool noodle to another level. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on Kamping, Mate. 🇨🇦. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲🇨🇦.

[@SpyderWayne]

I do love the little camper 😁👍

[@WindyTherapy]

Gotta love the mini mate !! Such an amazing and spacious pop up camper. I have to confess that I never expected to see the pool noodle hack being using on a mini mate Wayne ! Damn …. you surprised buddy. Even more impressive is the fact you improved the hack adding a second purpose to it (to hold the lid to allow you to open the door without applying weight to it) Very nice and helpful video my friend. Cheers, Eddie

[@SpyderWayne]

Thank you for giving me the idea Eddie, even though you replaced your hack with a better one for your camper. 😁👍😁

[@Motoramblings]

This is great! I love these mini mates, I still haven’t decided what I’m going to do, but this has been on my list of things to seriously consider for quite some time now!! Great video my friend!!

[@SpyderWayne]

Thank you Patrick, your GW would look awesome towing your summer home behind ya 👊😎👍

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Doggerz wants to help😂 Velcro and duct tape will fix almost anything 😂 Pretty neat little camper Wayne. Sounds like Eddie is a great source for hacks. You can use that noodle on your trailer and then take it swimming after 😆 I remember the video where he put plastic on the racks. Oh nice the noodle serves two good things! I gotta stop watching these camper setup videos or I’m going be broke from buying one ☝️ Nicely done sir 💪🤘💯

[@SpyderWayne]

Cassie and Bailey make the perfect sized mulchable lawn fertilizer 🤣🤣 Don't tell Eddie 🤫, but I really like his camper 😁

[@goldwingmoments]

Great video. Lots of cool tips. Enjoy the ride.

[@SpyderWayne]

Thanks for watching 👊😎👍

[@PurpleOnThree]

This is an awesome series, Wayne! 🤗💜

[@SpyderWayne]

You're up kinda late Jody, catchin up on videos I see 🤨🤗. Hope you're having a wonderful adventure, and getting enough sleep 😁👍

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@SpyderWayne Remember...two hour time difference! And we have been resting the past few days due to colds we managed to catch...hopefully riding tomorrow! I miss it!! Hope you get some rides in this weekend!! I even managed to put a video together on my phone while I'm "resting", lol 😁

[@SpyderWayne]

2 hr time difference... doh !!! 🤣🤣 Battling a bit of a cold myself, what the heck, colds in August 😠😠 Looking to forward to seeing some of the fun you're having 😁😋🤗

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@SpyderWayne yes, what the heck is up with that?? Hope you feel better soon! 🙏❤️

[@OldGuyonaBike]

This is being a great series.

[@SpyderWayne]

Thank you for the tips I stole 👍

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@SpyderWayne we all borrow tips and tricks. The velcro on the locks was suggested by an early subscriber who could not stand the sound of my locks rattling when I had a camera on the MM.

[@PurpleOnThree]

Pool noodles are good for so many things!

[@magnusb6311]

Enjoyed it. Bet you love your camping setup. How much does one of these go for with the extension?

[@SpyderWayne]

3 years ago, I paid $4,100 and I'm pretty sure it's probably closer to $5,000 today.

[@magnusb6311]

@@SpyderWayne OK, thank you, is that out the door or before sales taxes? We really had some inflation didnt we.

[@SpyderWayne]

@magnusb6311 It's out the door payment to Kompact Kamp, which is in Pennsylvania. I live in New York State, so there was no tax on my billing. I had to pay the sales tax separately to NY State DMV, when I registered the camper.

[@magnusb6311]

@@SpyderWayne ah yes that’s how it works there. Oh so you even pay it to the DMV. We are lucky in Sweden that we don’t have property tax on vehicles and MC trailers don’t even need a license plate but we are more restricted on weight and width

[@WindyTherapy]

I love the fact the mini mate has two jack on the front. (The Excel only has one)

[@SpyderWayne]

Yeah, one stabilizer on each corner helps with the leveling options and it is very stable 😁👍

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

How does it do in the wind and rain?

[@SpyderWayne]

It holds up much better than any tent I've ever camped in. The canvas quality is excellent, no leaks at all through 2 seasons so far. The camper will wiggle some when it's really windy, but again much sturdier than any tent I've had. The add-a-room doesn't have a floor so you don't want to store gear on the ground that you don't want to get wet as water can flow into the add-a-room area, I have a fold up 2'x5' table I use in my add-a-room that I use to keep gear off the ground.

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

@@SpyderWayne Thank you, looks like a solid choice.

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

Hey I'm the Tenth Commenter, does that still count ??🤪😁🤔. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering. 😎🇺🇲.

[@SpyderWayne]

Top 10 👊😎👍

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Use a carabiner instead of a lock.

[@SpyderWayne]

A carabiner will work too.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

Volume sucks…..had to have the volume cranked in order to hear you.

[@SpyderWayne]

You're right

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

First?

[@SpyderWayne]

☝️😎👍

[@WindyTherapy]

I am a first too (in Kelowna) 😂

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

@@WindyTherapy not today you’re not 😂