Picking Up My New Host Yukon Truck Camper

[@shanebogenreif2789]

You did it right putting the camper that big on a dually

[@Nyquist_Outdoors]

Hello! Your channel came up on my news feed some how and I'm glad it did! I'm from Minnesota and it's great to see MN in the episode. I liked and sub the channel

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Greetings! Thanks for following :-) I'll be back in Minnesota in the summer, fingers crossed

[@Nyquist_Outdoors]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR Minnesota welcomes you! I look forward to watching your episodes. Safe travel!!!

[@Seeyoudowntheroad-bc7om]

Awesome video, camper, truck and pups🙂 You’re an inspiration!

[@dalegarringer6363]

Welcome to your new life. And to truck camping! I just found your channel and hopefully follow your adventures as you live your new life. I, too, quit my old life working for the 'puzzle palace', bought a Host camper

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Nice! I've heard of two places referred as the puzzle palace, though one erroneously. I've worked at one and been to both...

[@larryclark6212]

Enjoy your new life on the road. Congratulations on your purchase of a truck camper.

[@gregwagner7125]

Congratulations on the camper. When I got my tow behind the bathroom sink faucet broke the first time I used it. I hope your is a simple fix. In your last video I said I was waiting for my F350 well I got it Thursday, I'm loving it! Good luck with your camper.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Yeah! I'm so happy for you. The leak was a simple fix in that my dad reached behind the cabinet and tightened a few valves. But there's a long list of other issues to address so I'm headed back to the dealer to get everything checked out. I've been told this is part of owning a new RV ;-)

[@horsetrader1991]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR Please address all the issues with your camper. HELP others out. I just paid 75 grand for a Norther lite 10.2, with built in generator, U-shape bath, and have a leak that ONLY shows when it's pouring but only a few drops. My problem is where is it coming from and NO ONE wants a mode issue. I will be posting this later on.

[@mustang1191]

So glad I found your channel. Best of luck and I’ll follow along.

[@gregorymg2006]

Fantastic looking camper.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

It is mighty purty! I hope she treats me well on the open road. We've had some rough opening months.

[@yanni2112]

Did 38 states in a year and a half in our Flair, welcome to the Life. New Sub.

[@joem6234]

Congratulations, I can feel your passion. Great looking camper and truck, love the blue color. Maybe you can help those that are interested in such a dream purchase and break down the cost, down payment, 15 year loan, etc. I’m sure it’s not an inexpensive purchase but who can put a price on beautiful memories and the dogs will love it too. We attended the Hershey, PA RV show last week touted as the largest RV show in America. We fell in love with a Northern-lite truck camper. We don’t have a pickup yet, watched your “choosing a pickup” video very helpful. Please do a video about any suspension modifications and if you truck rocks from side to side or front to back, maybe the truck you chose was just right and doesn’t need anything. All the best we subscribed and can’t wait for more.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

I did get Airlift airbags installed, but have to take it back to the dealer since they seem to lose air. Keeping my tires at 80 PSI cold and the air bags pumped to keep the same ride height on both sides seems to help with a smoother ride. I didn't do anything else so I don't know if it can get better yet. Cost depends on options - I blew a chunk of change on an extreme off grid package. Loan payment depends on credit scores and down payment (mine was $12K), but I now pay about $650 per month. Insurance costs me about $750 for a year... but will cost more when I go full-time. I don't know what maintenance will cost me yet, but I did get a service package with the camper. If you want to know the retail price of a camper, just reach out to the manufacturer to get you a spec sheet.

[@joem6234]

Thanks for the info. Happy travels

[@horsetrader1991]

Choose the camper first, then look for the right truck with the Max payload. Gas might be it. I have a diesel with 52 hundred max payload, so no way could I haul this camper. I wish I could . I personally don't care about slides but this camper is nice. We plan to do winter camping, if you do winter camping then you'll understand slides are cold. lol

[@jimgraves6464]

Happy that you are able to enjoy the open road camping. I drove truck for 2.8 million miles. Next year i take off on adventure roads with my h2 hummer and my dog ellie hope to see ya out there.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Oh, that sounds like fun! See ya out there!

[@Spacecarboy]

Enjoyed your video very much. You are doing what I wish I would have done when I was a much younger man. I hope you make memories you'll never forget. Anthony Carl

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Thank you! I'll be 47 when I begin the trip in December. I also wanted to do it earlier, but it's never too late.

[@horsetrader1991]

I know an 82 year old man truck camping.

[@transplantedhomestead2432]

Nice camper and truck! Stay safe!!!

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Thank you!

[@joserobertoneves3415]

Beautiful

[@michaelfinley9988]

Wow super nice camper. I have an F450 and tow a 14K 5th wheel and get 10 mpg towing, 15-16 not towing. I am considering a Host Yukon or Mammoth, both are just under 4000 lbs dry weight. My payload is 4717 so my F450 should be sufficient. I will follow your channel and looking forward to your adventures.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Hi there! You may want to check out my video on payload. My payload is about 6900 lbs. My camper weighs dry 4754 lbs. Just a full fresh water tank adds 500 lbs. I have about 960 lbs of stuff. I'll be doing a video this summer where I visit a CAT scale to see how close I've come.

[@horsetrader1991]

You are cutting it close, very close! My max payload on my Dodge is 52, but I'm afraid I couldn't haul this truck safely. I have a diesel. We bought a Northern lite camper. Truck camper is nice but NOT near as nice as a Host.

[@asmrbydebbie]

Wish you luck on your journey! Will be watching!

[@horsetrader1991]

Please let us know about specs, especially MPG. I get 13 MPG hauling my 10.2 Norther Lite, but my camper is NOT what yours is. I would love to be able to haul that camper but I'm afraid I would be over my max weight of 52 hundred pounds. Now people need room and I understand that but safety is important. I am curious of your job and Nuclear war. Thanks for sharing.

[@grayeagleswolves]

I just found your channel And have to say I'm a Fan But I have some tips tricks and hacks for you You might want to Jug and toss and Bag and toss Don't use your Tanks and when you get to the camp site you open your tank for the shower and tada I'm a 30 yr camping person and Have done this it saves your Entire camping experience you put Bowls in the sinks and a bucket by the door to put the Poo and pee in it and walk it to the dumper its No different than the diaper for a child and Fill your water up at the faucet out side and then enjoy the camping

[@alvashoemaker8536]

I look forward to your trip…. 👍🏼🩴👣

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Me too! Thanks for coming along for the ride

[@julienorman]

Happened across this video, been eyeing those campers. Lived in Buffalo for 13 years, I think I recognize that house! Small world.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Howdy neighbor of my family!

[@julienorman]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR Well, former neighbor, I forgot to say that we moved to Montana a few years ago.

[@horsetrader1991]

Is your truck gas? I love the camper but I'm not sure my 2022 Dodge quad cab 3500 dually can haul this unit. So I bought a Norhern lite 10.2, I also have a leak but from the roof, I mean that sucks. I paid 75 grand taxes and everything. set up and everything.

[@IKARIANOFFICIAL]

Very happy for you! I've been dreaming to get a Host Truck Camper for several years now.

[@karenmicheleosburn9556]

I've been looking at the Host campers for a while and love the floor plan. If the leak had happened to me with a brand new host would have put me on melt down and heading back to the dealer!! You paid top price for the camper and it should have already been checked out by the dealer and ready to go!!! If they can't do any better than they treated you makes me back away from them!!! That shouldn't have happened!

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

I did have a melt down and headed back to the dealer. Leaks of this nature are hard to find. This is all the manufacturer because the dealer did what they could to fix it once discovered.

[@horsetrader1991]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR Good to have a melt down, we are in that situation now with our Northern lite. Do you winter camp any?

[@driventoaccount3276]

You gotta try Washington and Vancouver.. epic…

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Living the good life

[@terrysmith7076]

Trip it safe my friend

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

New Here. Enjoyed this.

[@donausmus4281]

We have a Lance 975 ordered at Princess Craft. I purchased a camper from them previously and they are great people. What was their explanation for the leak passing their inspection and were you able to find warranty repairs easily?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

There was no explanation. We later found leaks in all faucets; valves were never tightened. Princess Craft helped get my camper through warranty limbo land, and I'm grateful for that.

[@katherineanderson3961]

Lovely

[@biehpham8323]

Truck camper life!

[@corgily]

Nice truck camper, just subscribed to keep tabs!

[@lloydssoundscapes8746]

You should have got the laundry center option with combo washer/dryer. Also, youre smart if you got the lithium solar option. boondocking paradise.

[@p.robertbranconi4127]

It takes hours to do a small amount laundry. It uses up a lot of your freshwater, not to mention filling up your greywater.

[@herblackwings33]

There's also a wardrobe option you can replace the couch with too,that's nice too,I'm undecided which I'd chose.

[@TIMB1044]

how fast did it take them to fix the water leak?

[@jeffwynn3485]

Actually the diesel will cut about 2000 lbs off your payload.. and gas motor gets almost the same mpg as a diesel now.. you can buy a lot of gas for that $12,000 option.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Exactly! I got the gas engine to carry this camper. Had I gone with diesel, it would not be possible.

[@celestepalm6949]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR How's the F-350 handling the camper? Did you have to add any swing bars or suspension upgrades? I'm looking at a Host Yukon myself but figured an F-450 or F-550 would carry it without issue.

[@michaeljones8079]

I get 14 to 16 mpg with my camper on my 3500 GMC Duramax. Gas engines getting that now?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

@@michaeljones8079 Not even close. 8.7 to 9.2 mpg on a good day with no wind

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

@@celestepalm6949 Compare payloads with the 350, 450 and 550. From what I recall, there is not much difference.

[@marcellocoppolecchia3046]

Bello! Negli USA tutto è più grande, soprattutto tutto è più facile. Bella storia, un saluto.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello just subscribed to your channel, we have a Lance 851, Safe Travel👍🏼🇺🇸

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Thanks for subscribing! Safe travels to you as well!

[@Webster9214]

Rockport Texas? I live in Rockport!

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Yep, that's the one! Hello neighbor :-)

[@Webster9214]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR howdy howdy! Its crazy when I see people actually know about Rockport

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

@@Webster9214 I know, right? Shhhh, let's keep it our little secret :-)

[@dpetro8823]

Just curious - did you make mods to the truck for the weight of the Yukon? Was interested in getting one but have a similar truck and have heard varying stories on how well it hauls. Would love to hear your thoughts on good/bad/ugly, do you need extra upgrades to the suspension to feel well etc. Nice video!

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Hi there - I modified the truck for a smoother ride. The GVWR for the truck is determined by the manufacturer and wasn't affected by the air bags, etc. The F-350 superduty with 7.3 gas engine does a good job hauling this camper. But if I had to do it all over again, I'd get a commercial Ford, perhaps a 550 or higher. The options I added to the camper (solar and lithum batteries) made it 4745 lbs dry. This cut into the amount of stuff I can take... and my comfort level. But I'll try it for a year and see what it's like.

[@dpetro8823]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR - Thank you! We have the F350 dually with the diesel, but the payload is the same. Thinking we might have to go down to a Cascade or smaller when/if we go the truck camper route. Still in discussion for now. Would be sizing down considerably.

[@driventoaccount3276]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR outstanding. You don’t think that would be too big? Doesn’t it have the same motor? Great truck, congrats.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

@@driventoaccount3276 Not sure what the question is. The answer on camper weight is dependent on the exact specs and carrying capacity of your truck.

[@driventoaccount3276]

@@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR the 350 vs the 450. Ford. What makes you want the bigger one.

[@jsmith71251]

Can you describe the process of ordering it? In the video at pickup you said you had to go thru financimg. Was that not done at time of ordering? Anything down at time of ordering? How long is loan for? Is it 15 years as stated? Thank you

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

I put down $2000 when I order it. My loan is for 15 years; it's like a home mortgage, but shorter.

[@davidbaron6647]

That camper is huge, is this the biggest truck camper made?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Not quite the biggest, but almost

[@SALFXEF]

You would think that the dealer would have filled it up with water and tested all the systems before letting you leave with it to anybody out there who was going to buy anything new make sure that they do a full system check before you leave you don't want to have to drive I've all the way back after you've driven 2 or 3 States a way to find out that you have to go back

[@mikevega07]

What was the minimum down payment?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

I'm certain this depends on the dealer. To order my truck, I had to put $1000 down.

[@rupu1372]

Can i know the price range? Still dreaming to buy one

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

It widely depends on the features you choose. A Host Camper can cost anywhere from $65K - 100K+

[@dayzemae9015]

Soooo, how much can I ask is the total cost?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

More than I care to admit. But less than a new Class B. I'd have gone with one of those, but didn't like that price tag. At least this way, I have a truck that I can drive around and a camper.

[@jimmymac1344]

Hey Natasha What happened to you. Im not seeing any new posts from you, I hope you are ok and doing well. I came across your channel a bit late but was really enjoying it. Anyway, I’m hoping you are doing well. Jim

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Hi there - Thanks for asking. I had to take a break on releasing video footage due to other projects, but I'm getting ready (2025) to finish the footage.

[@Bikepacking]

Just subbed good video

[@henrivanbemmel]

Sorry to be a pest, but I also wondered what kind of mileage did you get on your first trip up from Texas to Minnesota?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Do you mean mpg? I got 8.7 on that trip. Lower on my most recent trip due to wind

[@davidbaron6647]

WHO FIXED THE LEAK?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

My dad reached behind the cabinet and tightened some valves. That seemed to do it

[@pedalingthru2719]

It's pretty sad that you can't even go 1 day with out something going wrong with your host. It dosent say a lot for the quality control at the factory or at the dealership. Having a camper leak within hours of leaving the dealership is sad. But you get what you pay for.

[@marcussmith4913]

uh brand new and theres a leak? wtf do you do now about the leak?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

The dealer "fixed" it with a lot resistance and refusal to acknowledge the leak from the manufacturer

[@philborchelt5396]

I certainly hope you're not using your jacks to level your camper when parked!!!

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Nope

[@DCGULL01]

What an odd 'cold war' combo- radiation & roadtrippin'? I'm thinking post Woodstock, National Security State (Pentagon), bomb under the desk hiding practice from Catholic School & a dash of Host Yukon camper? Middle aged baby boomer goes camping? Sort of misses the "Leave it to Beaver' feel good, everything ends happily spin- but- is anyone else discussing real issues these days? You mean there's an ageing nuclear arsenal sitting around not getting any younger all around us? What! Can't wait to hear what the dogs think about all of this... Let's go camping (after PrincessCraft fixes the leaky roof seal) and get this party started! Yes, I did subscribe, see comment & heck, I was feeling spunky- so I even liked the video. So, load up Blue and let's start discussing 70 year wiring on ICBM's- shall we?

[@FrankPolinder]

Can’t believe it leaked water 💧

[@matthewkabbash]

Anyone who has the courage to make a profound life changing course correction gets a subscribe and a like!

[@fdale83]

Already issues on your first voyage. Sorry to hear that. I hope princess Craft RV takes care of that for you. But it is another reason why you shouldn’t be purchasing anything new right now . Unfortunately you are not the only one that’s gotten some issues with their brand new campers or vehicles.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

I'm working with them to address issues found. My dad fixed the leak. According to a bunch of long-time RV owners, this is quite typical. Maybe more common at the moment, but no one seems surprised.

[@MsSkipperkim]

It will eventually work out. You may have had an easier time with shakedowns closer to the dealer.

[@wmoy8507]

No mention how you fix water leak. Did you just tighten some hoes clamps or did you have to bring it back to dealer?

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

My dad tightened some valves. In the meantime, he's discovered that every single valve was loose...

[@ricardojigashi8100]

I want to know also your payments

[@johnklink4825]

I have a 2019 Host Cascade. Zero problems. Have fun. Be cautious. Oh, thank Biden for the high fuel cost.

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

That's awesome! I believe the pandemic (increased demand, supply chains) have put additional pressure on manufacturers. I hope you continue to have zero problems because they're no fun at the moment.

[@cindylmiller1556]

Music is a little too loud

[@kirkbobo1363]

Very shameful of host and/or dealer to deliver a camper with leaking water lines. Very poor qa I’d say. Typical Rv’s built lately are lousy quality

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Believe it or not... that was one of ten major issues I found

[@kevinlavin1944]

please don't drive and make videos don't want to watch someone die

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Don't worry, I don't record these live. If I die whilst making a video, you'll never see it 🙂

[@lloydssoundscapes8746]

Your intro is way too long

[@henrivanbemmel]

Hello, I have not seen many videos recently. I just wondered if I'm not imposing if you did do your trip? Did you resolve the issues with your camper? I was keen to follow your journey, but I realize things were more complicated at the beginning than expected. Travel safe. Henri (@RwHenri)

[@RadioactiveRoadTrippinRR]

Hi there - I'm sorry about that. I'll be putting out videos on 6 months of travel starting in January 2023. Long story short, I had internet issues and my hard drive (with all video footage) got hijacked by iCloud, something I wasn't able to resolve until returning home and had better bandwidth. They are coming!!

[@clydefox4110]

It’s brand new and there’s a leak already I take it back