10 Incredible Small Campers from Overseas! Small Camper Enthusiast Reacts

[@kathymitchell2998]

We have a little guy 5 wide teardrop trailer. We have increased our sitting area by using an Easy-up shelter over kitchen. Then to make it work for rain or windy conditions we have regular shower curtains with cording running through the top shower hook holes. At the bottom of each shower curtain we sewed on a tab with a grommet. I like to be creative so instead of doing my own grommets I get old curtains from thrift stores and cut off the grommets and use these seven on the bottom of the shower curtains. Now we can tie the curtain to the top rails and use bungee cords on the bottom of the curtains and stake them down with big nails. The curtains can flex in breezes and can be used creatively where ever we need them. We put down a green floor mat too. We gain about at least 4’ extra sitting area and gathering space around the outdoor kitchen. It’s cheap too. It’s a little work but fun too and more flexible than what is out there to buy.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Love this! You sound like you are part of the "Playing with Sticks" club. In our videos we touch a lot on setting up the campsite. It is by far one of our favorite things to do. Yes, the side entry tents, awnings, shower rooms, etc. add a bit more time and effort to the experience. Once we are done we have more usable square footage in our teardrop camping site than any large RV who pulls up. And then being able to spend all that extra time outside instead of inside is just another bonus. Love the Little Guy 5 wide by the way. Perfect little trailer.

[@victory-loriebarnett1877]

And, upon watching this again, May's reaction cracked me up.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

She is a hoot isn't she!

[@apetxaggie91]

I just recently discovered your channel. First, you and your wife are adorable as are your two children. Second, thank you so much for your passion about camping, the outdoors, frugality, functionality, and beauty in all the various camper styles. Most importantly to me, thank you for SHARING all of this. My husband and I love the outdoors and while we would love to travel overseas, that's not feasible right now for us for many reasons. Traveling Stateside, however, is also a dream of ours. Eventually, we would love to travel, camping all the way, from one coast to the other. There is so much beauty in our own "back yard" to explore. So, we've been looking at everything from tents to small, collapsible trailers (not sure if that's the correct term), to teardrops, and bigger. We're also admirers of ingenious, dual/multipurpose functionality married with beautiful design. So thank you again. Your channel is a WEALTH of knowledge and experience. Blessings to all of you. Stay safe and well on your travels.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. We absolutely love comments like this. It reminds us that there are others like us out there that have the same love for these little campers and the outdoors. Like you we are coming to the conclusion that we want/need a dual/multipurpose trailer. Unfortunately it is really hard to come across one that also has the "cutesy" factor. You seem to get one or the other. But, we are still on the hunt. This summer we managed to get it, but it is really 2 different trailers. We will be using a slightly converted cargo trailer and a teardrop.

[@apetxaggie91]

@@PlayingwithSticks I hope you guys show the "2-in-1" at some point. I'm curious to know what it looks like. It's the 2 of us and 2 dogs (we've got other animals, too, but they don't travel with us), so we may just start with a tent. One of the most frustrating things we've seen is that there's a "design line" we really don't want to cross into, and that's the whole "glamping" thing. There's nothing bad about that. And we love amenities, but some of the ones we've seen are more like tiny houses instead of campers. When we see those kinds of campers, which are definitely pretty and functional, we think it's too far off from the whole purpose of getting outdoors. Otherwise, we'd just build our own tiny house or stay in a hotel. 🙂

[@DMills-un1tl]

I have an original 1957 restored Shasta, with bathroom, full kitchen, sofa, dinette, and tons of storage. I’ll stick with that.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That sounds like you found yourself the perfect trailer for your needs. We own a Shasta as well, but sounds like ours is much, much smaller. 1/8 kitchen, No bathroom, no sofa, pretty decent dinette, and some great storage!

[@DMills-un1tl]

Playing with Sticks 15’ Deluxe. It’s the absolute BOMB! I also have a ‘61 Tourister Teardrop, a ‘57 Spartan, and a ‘62 Land Commander. My babies.

[@FromShetoMe]

We need more shows in the US that highlight small trailers. Thanks for sharing so many rigs we’d never seen. Makes me want to tow one behind our van for the grand kids.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you enjoyed this one. It was fun to get a bit out of our comfort zone. And making a one take video sure felt good when putting it on the timeline. We love the idea of a small trailer behind the van. It really wouldn't be any different than a little cargo trailer. Or maybe even a converted cargo trailer so you can get the best of both worlds.

[@vegpwrshlominator1873]

Two trailers you need to check out 1. The Meerkat trailer by little guys(not The Little Guys) and it’s a clone of the Eriba Puck. 2. Weeroll trailers you might like because they allow you to build out the interior.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We love the little Meerkat. This is a trailer we would love to own. We never realized it was a clone of the Eriba Puck. In the pictures the puck looked bigger to us. We have ran into quite a few folks on here going the Weeroll route. Affordable, appear to be long lasting, and like you said very owner customizable. Thank you for sharing this.

[@vegpwrshlominator1873]

Playing with Sticks I owned a meerkat for about a month and a half was an awesome little trailer. If you have 2 kids this will definitely be really tight tho but it fits nicely in the garage well under 7 ft tall and super easy to move around it weighs about 900 pounds.

[@vegpwrshlominator1873]

Playing with Sticks you may be interested in an Aliner as well. The issues I had was the tongue weight was insane granted I had two propane tanks. Also they can be drafty with the folding roof and maybe more maintenance with the seals. Also you cannot work on it in the garage, it needs to be pulled out and opened up. Towed really well tho and lots of room inside and lots of windows.

[@Lukealang]

I have a runaway 6x8 camper thats basically an air-conditioned shell that you finish the way you like.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That is what we love about the Runaways, they are basically a blank slate. We also love that they are 6 feet wide. 4 is okay, 5 is great, 6 foot is a home on wheels!

[@davidyule3605]

“Oh I want their life.” Dude! What a life you already have! (I know you know this.)

[@PlayingwithSticks]

I appreciate that David. We do truly appreciate the life we have. We thank God for these blessings we are living in everyday. But, at the same time we love seeing others live their best life. We are daydreamers and sometimes just love vicariously living our lives through the lives of others.

[@bmay511]

Great vid, guys!!! Thanks for showcasing! Some of these trailers are *insanely* cool! Especially impressed with the Opus 2. Excellent economy of space . . . Glad several of these shown are available in the States as well. There are several models made by overseas manufacture that offer some superior aspects to many of our domestic models. Glad they're sharing the love!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

You just blew our mind with that bold lettering for "insanely." Honestly we had no idea you could make words bold in a comment. You should have never showed us that. We are going to use that feature much to liberally now! We love BOLD. Those Opus trailers really were something special. Not only did they look well built and thought out. They also had all the fun gimmicky additions that make us feel like kids in a candy shop again. We have noticed that the small scale manufacturers in the States are picking up on these superior aspects and integrating them into their designs. However, the large scale production here still seems to be way behind the times. Fortunately the interiors are starting to lighten up here a bit, but they still look like something from the 90s. And then everything still seems to be plastic. Hopefully this trend quickly becomes a funny part of our American camper history.

[@bmay511]

@@PlayingwithSticks Lmao! Glad I could help. Sounds like I made a major contribution. My pleasure. Simply type an asterisk on either side of the word in question to get the desired result ... 😎 We're still shopping around at the moment, but we definitely want to go with a small trailer camper - possibly a hard shell teardrop. Don't do a lot of camping in Bear Country, but the soft shell of the Opus 2 might be the only thing that holds us back from that particular model. Again thanks for all of your guidance and instruction. Your videos are outstanding!

[@gerdz101]

1:33 "condensation on the windows" Makes me think of "That" scene on the movie Titanic. Great video as usual!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

You are so right with that one. I think I heard somewhere that the same actress who played "Rose" in The Titanic was cast for the window scene for Carapate Trailers .

[@uweschroeder]

Yep, all it misses is that giggle and the handprint...

[@lilrustee]

Going back through your videos and found this one. Loved it!

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Some pretty impressive rigs Drew.The Aussie’s make some pretty rugged overlanders. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Makes you want to take a "Walk About" through Australia in one of those trailers. Glad you enjoyed them!

[@DIYM105Camper]

Lots of really interesting campers especially the ones with Independent suspension!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

The independent suspension is pretty great to have. Even our traditional teardrop has independent suspension and it has allowed us to get into some pretty hairy spaces. Is it an off road teardrop, no. But, can it do trails with ruts, yes. Hope all is going well for your family. We haven't had a chance to catch up on your videos lately.

[@susansandusky8687]

Fun video. Loved seeing how each of you reacted! Thanks!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you Susan. Glad to hear you liked it. We weren't quite sure how this video would be received.

[@youdoanderson]

Love Mae’s comments!

[@randimerrington6842]

Really enjoyed this video, great to see while waiting to be able to get out 🏕 again. Love seeing both perspectives! Thanks for continuing with great videos!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Any chance you will be getting out soon? We just got our greenlight. State campgrounds in Alaska open today!

[@randimerrington6842]

@@PlayingwithSticks Michigan is opening up very slowly, campgrounds will open staggering from June 15 to June 21. We will have to enjoy driveway camping for awhile! Enjoy getting out and we'll look for more videos!!

[@ksims547]

I would be interested in you putting out a video of American brand teardrop/small campers you like similar to this video. I've been keeping an eye on the used market in Virginia with limited trailers being posted. I would consider a new one if I could find one for the right price. I like the hiker trailers and the rustic trail teardrops. Love the videos, keep up the great content!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

As we were reading your comments our first thought was to recommend looking at Rustic Trails, but after reading a little further you are already familiar with them. Honestly we have done a lot of research and their trailers are hard to beat in terms of quality of design (small scale manufacturing), innovative design (love the Kodiak Stealth and the Polar Bear- not technically teardrops but love the shape and the head room), and best of all the price. Anyone would be hard pressed to find prices like that for the quality they are putting out.We are also big fans of the Hiker like you mentioned and for affordability you can't go wrong with a Runaway. As for used trailers definitely checkout Craigslist on the West Coast and mountainous areas in the west like Colorado . You will be excited to see how many used teardrop trailers are on there every week. And if you find one it gives you a great excuse to make an epic road trip across our beautiful nation. Glad to hear you would be interested in another video. It probably won't come out for quite some time as our campgrounds just opened up in AK today. Time to start making some memories! Thanks again for the positive, supportive comment. And good luck on your teardrop hunting. No matter which one you get it really comes down to the accessories you add and the modifications you make. In the end you can almost make any teardrop the dream teardrop you want it to be. Well that is if it has good bones. For us if we were to do it again we would make sure the roof could support a rooftop tent, if ever needed and make sure the trailer has enough clearance for gravel roads and ruts (that really doesn't require a whole lot of height, but you definitely may want to shy away from one with ground effects or lower clearance.

[@victory-loriebarnett1877]

That camper is quite a surprise. 😲

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Yes, we were shocked as well. Would love to see one in real life. I love the concept.

[@michaelhazen8658]

That Beauer is cool as hell. looks like it has a 6 and a half center interior height, thats good. Im imagining that for folks that like the rv campgrounds there will be more than a few occasions in which they have to unhitch and rotate the unit in order to properly fit and level in the alotted space. The biggest drawback I see is the tiny onboard water capacity for boondocking. I love the concept - but it needs refactoring for US adoption

[@kelbyfrazier6849]

This video was awesome and funny. Loved it. 😂

[@paulglatts3438]

Love this review style video. Please do more!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. If we get a few more folks who enjoy it, we would love to put out a video on small trailers currently being built in the States. There are some amazing designs currently being built, a majority of them being on the west coast.

[@andrewjones-productions]

Opus are actually a British company. They were featured on 'Dragon's Den' (Like your 'Shark Tank').

[@PlayingwithSticks]

You are the second person to mention that. Not the dragons den part that’s interesting, but that it’s from Britain. Even the opus reps say it’s from Australia. Haha. Kind of makes me chuckle that they don’t even know the origin of the trailer they’re trying to sell.

[@andrewjones-productions]

@@PlayingwithSticks I suspect that the Opus campers sold in the USA are based on the Australian models which are slightly different. The European versions use inertia brakes and the on-road version has a torsion bar axle. The Australian version uses electric brakes and a slightly different chassis which is more akin to the US style. In that respect, the sales reps may actually be accurate and Australia is known for its bush and outback which is probably a better marketing base for selling the off-road Opus in the USA. Moving on from the Opus, have you seen the 'Tipoon The Travel Machine'? It is not in production yet, but is a very unique French expanding camper that is only slightly larger than a teardrop in terms of length and width (from wheel to wheel).

[@patchezragdollsalmostglamp1572]

Oh that's a cute baby cool trailers but we decided to make our own

[@PlayingwithSticks]

If you can make your own, we think that is even better! Love the idea of being able to build a trailer exactly the way you want it.

[@mildreddavis2444]

Rustic trail teardrop! Teardrop camper but you can actually get in and have a table to sit at when the weather isn't cooperating. New style has bunks and best thing there affordable!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

They are at the top of our list for design and price. We are often telling folks about this great little ma and pa company. We didn't know they had a new model with bunks. Looking forward to checking that out. Once we do the North American version of this video we will be including them.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We couldn't find their bunk models on their website. Any chance you could send us the link Mildred?

[@mommakscafe]

Great video. Love keeping up with the newest trailers. Mae and baby adorable!!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you liked it. Crazy all the new trailers coming out here in the States. I think this winter we will put one together about what is happening here on the home front. Trailers are really going to the next level lately. Thanks for the sweet comment about Mae and baby. I definitely will let them read your nice compliment.

[@GlobeTrekkerNYC]

you guys are awesome. love the enthusiasm and down-to-earth lifestyle & commentary on this and all of your other videos. You definitely should have a TV show. Makes me want to buy on tiny camper even more than before! If you get a chance, would be great to see this video but with US available options.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We were hoping we would get some comments like this Eric. We were really wanting an excuse to do the American version. Unfortunately we won't get around to it until winter as there are too many fun travel adventures to be had here in Alaska before the snow sets in.

[@D_2_M]

Love the wife comments!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you like them. She thought it would be fun to give her view. Hers is often quite different than mine.

[@artistaloca4]

@@PlayingwithSticks 😂 Good answer, ... GOOD answer!! 😉

[@roxannegordon6162]

I think she's reading a script or told to be enthusiastically upbeat about every one. Otherwise she could pan the trailer, then she would be in trouble with the manufacturer for putting out negative comments on KZbin.

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

I'm originally from Sweden and I can say that the tent part to the trailers are almost more important then the trailer itself well so I heard 😂😂😂😂

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We would definitely agree with that statement. For us, we spend the majority of our time in our side entry tent. It is our living room, kitchen, and play area. For us in the States these side entry tents usually require a lot of research to find one that fits (or some minor modifications). Wouldn't it be nice if they just came with them? Thanks for sharing your thoughts Bara. You come from such a beautiful country. We were blessed quite a while back to see a very small part of your country. We traveled from Malmo through a few smaller communities up to Stockholm. It was beautiful and the people were so darn friendly!

[@Caocao8888]

“Eww! Look at THAT...Oh! Oh! OH!! It’s too offroady!” Note: A little perkiness goes a long way.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

It was pretty funny seeing her reaction to these trailers. We are quite different on our preferences. And she is a bit more animated which is fun to watch.

[@maryelizabeth7528]

Roof window is great, that is, until that flock of geese heads south, or north.

[@Sasha-vs6sd]

I invested in my first trailer last summer, and we always get people wandering by in awe and wanting tours. I bought a Sylvan Sport Go, and it has been awesome. It’s a tent trailer, but it also can be used in transport mode which hauls bikes etc... inside the trailer. I can haul it with my Hyundai Sonata and stay at least 31 mpg. Not too bad.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We see why folks are in awe, that trailer is really neat! Love the side entry tent on it as well. Big fans of trailers that serve dual purposes. But even bigger fans of trailers that when towed allow the tow vehicle to get 31 mpg!

[@carlosm8720]

Very Cool to See Options out there

[@PlayingwithSticks]

And finally in North America we are starting to get quite a lot of options as well. We are hoping next winter to do a reaction video on all these new innovative campers coming out of Canada and the US.

[@ianmartel3679]

So, do you guys know about the Safari Condo Alto? the r1713 ! Have a look if you dont. Greatest teardrop you'll find around!

[@chrismcfee6785]

Hymer is no longer in business. my parents have one of those. they were blowing them out for half price for the 2018/2019 model year. but no warranty on them. great deal for them at the time.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you for sharing this Chris. Right after publishing this video we ran across an article that highlighted how the move from Europe to Canada kind of fell through at the last moment. After reading this article we checked online for used versions in the States. They tend to go very very good rates. Now that you mention they went for half price, maybe the owners who are selling them didn't really know how valuable they are. We would love to get our hands on one of these Hymer/Eriba trailers.

[@TheCristalWolf]

If they are out of bushiness shouldn't their site announce it? I checked German one and it's running as usual.

[@slamboy66]

Air down tires or TEMP swap to smaller tires to fit in garage. Like a Monster Truck.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Great idea. Simple and effective.

[@davidmcfarland3940]

Thank you

[@PlayingwithSticks]

You are welcome David. Always fun to see people working through our videos. Aren't those European/Australian/S. African trailers amazing! I think we are right on the cusp of our North American Trailer revolution. Watch out! In a year or two I think we will see all sort of innovative trailers on our soil.

[@stasn3715]

the trailer Eriba touring GT. We have one and it is great. We have different options such as Familia, triton, trol. We have eriba puck 230 and it is awesome.

[@markh3720]

Awesome vid. Great detail. Watching from little old New Zealand.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you enjoyed this. It is always fun knowing there are folks on hear with similar interests from all over the world. Would love to see your beautiful country some day!

[@sarahintheuk5928]

You should check out the swift basecamp 🙂

[@PlayingwithSticks]

It has all the little details we love that everyone seems to leave out. Rear door, bunks, multiple beds, curtain for privacy. Thank you for sharing this!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

What did you think? Were there any that caught your eye? Did I miss any trailers on the list? We have our fingers crossed that North America will continue to gain an appreciation for these small trailers. With all the great small trailers coming out of America lately, I have pretty high hopes that we will continue to see some pretty neat designs here in the States.

[@babykortez]

Playing with Sticks I like the Hymer one... I’m actually looking into getting a food truck like this maybe for my keto snacks 😊. That’s for the video. Opened more options for me.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Hey Kayla! I like that Hymer too. Small enough to fit in a garage, if you let a bit of air out, but big enough to really live in full time. Another great avenue for food trucks is a vintage trailer. We follow vintage trailers on Craigslist and even here in Alaska there is about 4 or 5 that pop up for sale every year under $4,000. Here is one of my favorite Shasta food truck examples www.pinterest.com/pin/257971884881914768/.A keto food truck sounds like a great adventure Kayla.

[@babykortez]

Playing with Sticks wow thanks for the info, I will check them out on Craigslist.

[@tharperedu]

Check out the Mink 2.0! It is made in Iceland and has some really neat design features, not the least of which being a sweet skylight. minkcampers.com/the-mink/

[@victory-loriebarnett1877]

HHAHAHAHA Military convoy !!! You two are so funny.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We definitely see trailers differently! I always love it though when we can both agree on a trailer.

[@maykouhansen6713]

Great video! Loved seeing all the different types of trailers even though they are a bit too man for me. I’ll take the bicycle one.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That bike trailer was pretty cute huh? Just add a lift kit, some fat tires, connect it to your electric fat tire bike and now you have a MAN TRAILER!

[@paulwhite9242]

Oh man I want that Marlin! It's actually affordable on my budget and still looks like it'd be more comfy than a regular tent

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Yes! These style of trailers are on our short list as well.

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Hey! That was great. Haven't seen many of those before. It would be nice for you to do American and Canadian small trailers. Example, BRX Expedition trailer. Ha!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We were hoping a few people would ask for the American and Canadian video. Gives us an excuse to make one next winter :) Sounds like we may have to put your Blue Ridge in there!

[@benjaminbrand3714]

7:37 I laughed so hard XD Great work as always!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thanks Benjamin. Glad to hear you got a good laugh from that one.

[@mikecardinal1]

Have you seen the Alto (R1713 or R1723) by Safari Condo from Quebec, Canada? It is a teardrop with a retractable roof. It has a tall interior and toilet + shower. Bonus: it is only 1824 lbs!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Yes! We absolutely love it. If money was no object it would be parked in my driveway. The windows is what really sells me. I love all that natural light.

[@gerardtrigo380]

One more you missed you may want to look at is the French Tipoon. It is expandible but not round like the Beaur 3X.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That trailer is amazing! Wonder if they ever turned that concept into a reality? I did a quick google search and couldn't find any videos or photos that weren't a CAD design or really high end 3d modeling. Just love the ingenuity in trailers like this. Thanks for sharing Gerard!

[@gerardtrigo380]

@@PlayingwithSticks I am contacting them by email. They have a working prototype,. with some pictures on their website. www.tipoonthetravelmachine.com/index.html email. [e-mail]

[@karenr67]

Liked the look see. Thanks

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you enjoyed it Karen!

[@Sensi919]

Thank you for sharing some cool campers.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Our pleasure!

[@slamboy66]

I am a camp and go guy so I prefer a hard side.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

It is nice to have. As our family grows we are moving that direction as well.

[@katsdekuhnSF]

Lots of interesting campers here (really loved the counter play between you and your wife's reaction)s. If you could design your perfect teardrop (or teardrop-esque camper...ex the Beauer) for you and your family...what would you do? No restraints on price or parts. The only constraint is appeasing everyone and your car can pull it. Thanks as always.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

This is a great question! Okay, I (Drew) have to be honest with you my thoughts on trailers change almost monthly. But, here is what I would say today. The more we travel the more we realize weight isn't a huge issue. We have increased our weight with the Matrix and not a whole lot has been changed, but we are much more comfortable now. But, with you guidance of no restraint on price and parts we will have to add quite a few things if we could have everything we want. This means we need to start with a low weight trailer. So #1 trailer would be 1 piece molded fiberglass. We would prefer the fiberglass or 2nd piece of molded fiberglass to run under the sub floor so 10-20 years down the road you wouldn't have sub floor issues like some fiberglass campers have. #2 I would like this trailer to be almost standing height, meaning tall enough to sit on a couch and at a table. But not standing height because I would like it to fit in the garage if needed for repairs or to keep it out of the elements. #3 It would need a pop-up top. Unfortunately this defeats a bit of the fiberglass benefits. We love fiberglass because of how low maintenance it is and how long it lasts. This pop-up 10-20 years down the road would probably need to be repaired replaced, but hey money is no issue right? I would like the pop-top to run the majority length of the trailer. Right now the design I am picturing is the Meerkat trailers, but with a pop-up that is twice as long. Inside I would have a table area that converts to a bed. But there would also be an additional side table that is always setup even if you bed is out. This way you don't have to put away your bed every day to eat. Oops, looks like I stopped using #'s. Next I would want that slide out kitchen that could be used inside and outside. I would have installed a dometic style fridge/freezer and two drop down tables outside for meal prep and a table to eat on. Inside I would add a Propex heater and a small air conditioner for heading south. I would want the air conditioner to be vented near the bottom of the trailer. I find them a bit of an eyesore on the roof and the high up on the walls of the trailer. I would also add a track system for tying down gear in the trailer. Speaking of tie downs. If we didn't add the pop-top I would add tie downs to the roof and have a roof strong enough to support a rooftop tent. This can be done with fiberglass (Bean Trailers are currently doing this). Hmmm...what else? We often are about form over function. This little guy needs to look good as well. We would want something with more of a classic teardrop shape or at least a rounded design. This trailer needs to have a lift kit of some sort. It doesn't need to be off-road worthy, but lifted high enough to go on forest service roads and basic trails. With this lift it would be nice to have an articulating hitch and independent suspension wouldn't hurt (we have it on our little classic teardrop now). We would integrate an 11lb Manchester tank somewhere near the axle, a bit too heavy for the tongue. We enjoy a nice light tongue so we can move it around easily by hand. As for power, we would probably skip the whole AGM battery, controller, etc. and go with a 1000 watt solar portable generator paired with solar panels. This way we could move it from rig to rig and take it with us into the field even if we aren't in sight of the trailer. The trailer would need to be somewhere between 5 and 6 feet wide (probably best to be 6 ft with our growing family). Length would be between 10-12 ft. I think my wife would prefer 13-16, but at 13 we would be pushing the weight limit and at 16 we would need to get another vehicle (which we did just get a great deal on a Jeep, so that would be fine) I think this setup would appease our whole family. I'm sure I am missing something. That was a fun little exercise!

[@slamboy66]

I have the same pressure system on my service body to keep dust out of compartments.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That is impressive. We have never heard of this sort of system before. It is a really great idea.

[@zeta2078]

For your 6'6 guy looking for a teardrop, tell him to check out the Safari condo Alto R series from Canada.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Good thought. We just watched an older video from We Are The Russos about the Safari yesterday. Love how he compared it to a treehouse feel with all the windows. Thanks for sharing Zeta!

[@armandhammer7642]

Carpenter here✌unless you built your own garage, 100% of garages in US are 7' header height.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Appreciate this insight from a carpenter! Thanks Todd.

[@armandhammer7642]

@@PlayingwithSticks np cool channel I just found it today✌

[@timreilly824]

90 sec inflation on the Opus is because the tent is supported by inflatable air columns and not the traditional metal poles

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That is such a neat design. We are going to have to research them a little more. Would love to see some info in a forum or video about the wind. We were a little surprised we hadn't heard of them before beings they seem to be sold in so many locations here in the US. Really impressive little trailer!

[@mikemead2315]

Great addition to your video style repertoire.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you Mike. We were a little hesitant to put this one out. Coming from you, that means a lot!

[@stevenarndt8072]

Check out the Runaway Trailers made in Ocala Florida, we are going to get a Range Runner ordered later this year.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Anyone would be hard pressed to beat this trailer in terms of price and features. I assume you are aware of this, but two great Runaway channels are Charles Moman, he really is the Runaway expert here, and Hangin with Herky. Now Hangin with Herky will tell you they are not a Runaway channel, but a travel channel, which is true. But they do a great job highlighting their trailer during their travels. They really do a great job with their interior modifications and their outdoor living area.

[@stevenarndt8072]

Playing with Sticks Yes, I do watch Charles videos and just purchased a Jackery 500 on sale for $449. My wife and I are looking forward to picking up our Runaway trailer just before their Homecoming gathering which we plan to attend.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

@@stevenarndt8072 We would love to go to a teardrop gathering some day. High on the bucket list. You will love that Jackery 500, grat little device.

[@GetTheFamilyOutdoors]

Lol! minus the 6"6' guy. I'm 6"7' and trying to find a trailer I can just sleep in :)

[@questioner1596]

I recommend looking at Prolite, a Canadian company. They have many tiny and some larger trailers (but still lightweight - their heaviest is around 3500 lbs and lightest around 600).

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you for sharing. Love the shape of their trailers, especially the little "Suite" model.

[@maryelizabeth7528]

Lower the height by releasing 4” height from tires, temporarily, of course!

[@gerardg1950]

13:18 That’s me!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That is so funny! Love it. Small world!

[@markd.9596]

Euro style will hopefully make it mainstream in the US someday, already seeing it in the Nu Camp Avia... They definitly have the most practical design such as the trash can built in to the door and those slide out kitchens!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Yes, that nuCamp Avia had us drooling over the style. Now lets start putting that style in smaller trailers. Even their teardrops are reminiscent of that style, with a bit more of an American vibe, but still light and airy. Thanks for sharing this Mark. I bet a lot of folks who read this comment will probably be seeing the Avia for the first time.

[@protonneutron9046]

Mark, you just haven't been inside the US and Canadian fiberglass, monocoque trailers.

[@jadmacrae]

i'm surprised you didn't include the australian patriot camper trailers. we have their x1 model and it's very compact (like a box trailer size) but folds out like a swiss army knife!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Wow, these trailers are amazing! This would be perfect for our family. They thought of everything. Love the ladder. You know, I think the fact that we have never seen these may have something to do with Google Searches from North America. This never came up in any of our searches. Thank you for sharing this company. Swiss Army Knife is a great way to describe them.

[@victory-loriebarnett1877]

MY camper of quite a surprise, I meant the red and white one that folds out.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Yep, that was the one we assumed you were referring to. Very incredible little trailer.

[@lavergnee]

Check-out the Tipoon Expanding Camping Trailer 👍👍👍

[@tallblonde1976]

I love this!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Glad you love it! Thank you.

[@mikemead2315]

I like my teardrop design with the hole in the floor for sitting and standing to change cloths etc. Yeah...never worked out the bugs past building the trailer floor stage, or how to combine it with bedding. Really a connected tent or Gazelle style tent, or even a shower tent is a lot more practical. Still......

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Was it you Mike who showed us the campervan that had the hole in the floor for showering? I can't remember who sent us to that video, but it was a really neat idea. It gave them some more headroom and they built a channel that the water ran out onto the ground next to the van. Pretty neat build.

[@mikemead2315]

Playing with Sticks, Interesting! Neat idea, but I did not send the video. Early on we had a short discussion about it.

[@oldmillrd8153]

Just amazing how much more quality non US manufacturers put into their trailers. Right down to their suspensions and galvanized frames. We just put cheep and poorly made products out there. Even major companies like Coleman sells much better quality tents in Europe compared to what we get here. As long as we consumers keep buying poorly made products companies will continue to give us them. And thanks for showing us this variety of trailers. Always nice to see what is out there. Really like the Hymers and the fact that they will be sold in North America.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We agree on the statement "If we keep buying them, they will keep selling them." Sad, but true. As for Hymer that one is a bummer. Right after making this video we found out that the Canadian plant fell through and they ended up putting a stop on the North American plan. However, when shopping classified we do find quite a few of the trailers used around Canada. Which makes me think at one time a handful of them came over before they pulled the plug.

[@oldmillrd8153]

@@PlayingwithSticks Thanks for the update. Guess I'll just hang on to my Chalet A-frame which is actually fairly well made and the best of the US made A-frames.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

@@oldmillrd8153 The Chalets are the main brand we see running all over Alaska. Folks love the build quality and the additional clearance.

[@tonyharbour6285]

Check out the Australian jayco pod camper

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We need more campers like these in the States.

[@davidmcfarland3940]

Hi Great vid Would you be able to please point me to the commercial version of that shower enclosure seen with that overland trailer? Thanks much

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Different brands are coming out with these quite often, so I’m not sure what is a reputable brand. But here is one for example tuffstuff4x4.com/products/tuff-stuff®-shower-tent?variant=32165556093016&gclid=CjwKCAiAgc-ABhA7EiwAjev-jzeCEfTQWb-kmZv2QNM0YQaA-IWfyqaacFqwysXhT7fswKx07HMPdRoCf9cQAvD_BwE. I’m assuming you’re talking about one of these? A lot of people in the overlay and community are pairing these with a Road Shower. Let me know if I didn’t point you in the right direction David.

[@IO-zz2xy]

Hi buddy, think the Bush Lapa is South African. All the different model names are in Afrikaans, the 2nd language spoken here.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you for sharing this. We originally had no idea they came out of South Africa. We have now had a few folks from South Africa let us know in the comments. From what they have shared with us, it sounds like you all have some amazing caravan companies developing some great little trailers. Again thank you for the correction. We appreciate it Kerry.

[@mikemead2315]

Thanks! Have not seen most of those neat campers. So many new designs. Really like the Australian designs with their rugged off road quality, and I like collapsing hard-sides designs for towing mileage - kinda like the HiLo or TrailMaster here, except with quality. Camping is so different between the needs of Australian boondock camping and our full-hookups or “roughing it” at a prepared campsite. It would seem like those Australian designs would sell like hotcakes here, but I just learned the low sales of most of them would not support their manufacturing here or their extra shipping costs. I have been surprised at how many neat camper companies have gone bankrupt. Poor management, or low demand for their price point? And something else I just read about demographics. It would seem Scamp, Casita, Four Wheel Campers with waiting lists would suggest they could double manufacturing, but it appears there really is a tiny market for them, AND the next wave of new people camping does not seem to be coming. So far the mass produced low-quality glamor “stick built” price point wins here. Most people don’t do enough camping to want an “investment”. The few that do have the Scamp etc. Tab/LittleGuy has impressed me as a company. They really have expanded into bigger and more features (320, MiniMax, 400) with great success. Kind’a bridging teardrop with Scamp/Casita with Escape (Escape has a special feel(?) .... rich?...quality?) - Scamp/Casita are really design “stuck” probably for good economic reasons. Resale of the Scamp-size Tab/LittleGuy seems to be very good. They have longevity, but don’t know if Scamp level yet. Their “off road” variants seem to have the bigger tires, higher clearance, and tapered rear that Scamp types don’t even offer. On my short list. My short list is getting pretty long ..... and even longer now😉

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We occasionally see a couple HiLo campers on Craigslist a year here. They must have had a popular era here in Alaska. We have noticed the same trend in camper companies going out of business. Some were definitely poor business practice and shady operations even not returning down payments from customers. But most seem to be well meaning, good quality companies. But like you said, the price points probably don't help when it limits your potential customers to a very small population. Once a small recession hits, even those folks probably hold their wallets a little closer as well. I hope that isn't entirely true about the "legacy" fiberglass trailers. Sounds like we need to make a new channel full of fast cuts and upbeat music to cater to the younger generation :) My wife and I have come to love the older fiberglass trailers. But, we do say it would be nice if they at least added a model with updated trim. I think that would pull in a newer generation of buyers. We couldn't agree more with your Tab/Little Guy comments as well. And the Escape and Oliver trailers both have that luxury feel you are describing. We are in the process of looking for our next trailer as well. Like you said, there is a lot to choose from. If we had it our way we would work with small camper trailer companies and take out their used trailers for a year. Put them to the test and share them with the world of KZbin. This way we wouldn't have to settle on one trailer and we could keep trying new trailers out each year. For us, I think trying new trailers is half the fun!

[@mikemead2315]

Playing with Sticks, Testing campers! Now THAT would be fun! Yes! Oliver! Good one!

[@mikemead2315]

Playing with Sticks, correct myself: HiLo and TrailManor not TrailMaster. I think HiLo design leant itself to less leaking, but the “Transformer” style of the TrailManor was just too cool! However, the TrailManors were HUGE and got bigger - a path of all campers it seems. They might still be made.

[@mikemead2315]

Playing with Sticks, I forgot Alaskan Campers! Since the early ‘50s! Still well thought of in certain circles. My dream camper on a pickup with a utility body - all those exterior tool boxes! Yeah. If I had tons of disposable money. A Scamp is just as nice and way more value.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

@@mikemead2315 We are big fans of the Alaska Campers as well. We also like the Bigfoot Campers. Many of these in Alaska. We call it the Scamp on a truck bed.

[@uweschroeder]

Well, the Brüder EXP-4 starts at around $40000 - looking at the videos they tow it with a way beyond $120k Mercedes G model - so I'm thinking while this is a cool trailer, it's a bit overkill and actually way too expensive. There's other trailers out there at a fraction of the cost that will get you there - with a little less style but that shouldn't really be the issue when all you're looking for is a glorified tent on wheels with a convenience kitchen. In my book: get out there within your means. Nature is not about glamping, it's about enjoying yourself and your surroundings.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

That is some extreme sticker shock! I think the goal of Bruder was to basically set themselves apart from all other trailer manufacturers. And I think they did a great job with that. They must be marketing obviously to the 1%. We just had a really neat comment yesterday from a viewer who talked about the advantages of modular teardrop camping accesories vs built-in. I think it would make a great video discussing not only getting our there within your means, but also the advantages of a portable cooking area, bathroom, solar placement, etc. in comparison to these "glamping" style trailers that can only be used where they are parked. Now, don't get me wrong if today I had the option for the modular or the built-in I think I would still take the built-in because I just love how they look and how everything is in one place. But I would be interested after a year of using it to see how I would view that style vs. our current style of camping.

[@elizabeths1051]

We have an Apache hard side, but unfortunately our model doesn't have an outdoor kitchen. 😕

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We would still take one, even without the outdoor kitchen. Those Apaches are so neat! With that said, I still would LOVE that slide-out kitchen. What an amazing design!

[@elizabeths1051]

@@PlayingwithSticks I didn't realize that the inside kitchen slid out until this video! We do like our Apache, but it needs a LOT of work to be more comfortable. You can see daylight through the door, under one pull out bed, etc. It is either hot or cold (even with an AC and heater). We have a list of things to work on before next season. It definitely is always the talk of the campground if we're at a site. 😃

[@ourscamplife5210]

Cool little campers though I could see issues with some....like any camper I suppose :) Opus is cool but reminds me of the Quicksilver pop up campers we were looking at before we bought the Scamp. Go pods from the back looks like a porta potty on wheels, Sorry Go pod. IDK though 30K for a tear drop!!!??? Cool stuff though fun to see innovators. Love the bike camper though!!!!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

See you guys changed your logo. We keep saying we are going to do that as well. But, as you know finding time is always a bit tricky with shooting, editing, thumbnails, etc. It is hard to find that camper that can do it all. I would say the Scamp is about as close as you can get. The Opus is very similar to the Qucksilver, but with that crazy air feature. We have a neighbor with an offroad pop-up and it looks really fun. But, how we see it, if you are going to put that kind of money into a camper you might as well get one with 4 walls (fiberglass walls...even better). Love the porta potty on wheels. Never noticed that, but now that you mention it... $30,000 is quite crazy isn't it! Especially for a couple of frugal guys like you and me. Isn't that bike camper cool. When we saw it we thought about your electric bike. That would go perfect with a little bike trailer :) We finally got to shake the dirt loose on the camper this weekend. Boy, did we make a bunch of newby mistakes. It is funny how much you forget over the winter. Hopefully next trip goes a bit smoother. Still fun, but there were some moments were May was not the most enthused :)

[@ourscamplife5210]

Lol we are still on lock down with nothing but seasonal sites open here. We were hoping to hit some family land this weekend as all of our reservations through June got pulled, but Sara may have to work and we may only have highs of mid 40’s and snow!!!!?? Crazy start to the summer camping season. I’d love to hook that bike camper to my Rad Rover and take it into the woods. The airstreams fiber glass camper has the same porta potty look and the super high price tag also. Kinda weird what some retailers try to sell stuff for. Well guys have fun.

[@tayloranderson456]

Have you guys ever looked at stuff on Alibaba? I'd like to see how some of those look in real life.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We actually highlighted a couple of campers off of Alibaba for this video, but they didn't make the cut as we shortened the video to make it a watchable length. It would be neat to see one in real life. I think those ones at the end of the video made in China are very similar to many of the trailers on Alibaba.

[@roy.mclean]

How would you find some of these in the US without going to australia or Europe? Are there any that can be bought in Canada or Mexico and brought back across the border? When looking at the expensive ones, You'll pay over 40K USD for an Airstream so that softens the sticker shock. Getting them back to the US might be more expensive, but they seem reasonable for what they are.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Good question. And we wish we knew the answer to this. We found a few of them online by going to the buy and sell pages. There were quite a few used Eriba/Hymer trailers in North America. The Opus trailers have dealerships all over the States which is a plus.

[@daniellabrado7269]

What do you think about the Oregon trailrs dodrop alpha

[@cliffwendy3765]

Curious of your opinion of the Safari Condo Alto R1713? Roof raises, 7' tall inside, with bathroom, king size bed sleeps 3-4, 18' trailer, 1,800 dry weight, windows, windows, windows.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We have never been in it. But, from what we have seen it may be one of the best if not the best camper out there for our family's needs. We have never really highlighted or mentioned the camper due to the high price. But, recently all campers are going up quite a bit in price. So the high price tag doesn't seem so high anymore.

[@cliffwendy3765]

@@PlayingwithSticks I think you can find them at the RV place in Durango. But I think they sell like hotcakes. Thank you very much for the reply

[@brianmabin5947]

Yes!

[@rtchow3000]

hey mike, my travelodge does have the pop-up skylite for standing to dress, shower, or cooking during a rainy day. visit my DIY to incorporate .into your new trailer. adjust your idea as you progress.

[@mikemead2315]

Robert Chow, Skylight is a great idea! Really, much more practical. Thanks!

[@Vinaycvk]

When does America is gonna have these type of designs??

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We have been pleasantly surprised that in the last couple of years more and more "boutique small camper" businesses are opening in the States. The bigger question is, when will these fun innovative small camper trailers become more affordable for the masses here in North America. Like you, we believe it can't come soon enough!

[@protonneutron9046]

Fore the money none even come close to an Escape or a Casita.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

It really is hard to beat a fiberglass trailer made in North America. They are functional, long lasting, and priced pretty affordably.

[@frankenstein3163]

love all these but I realy want one that can handle arctic colds ;) something be toed by a snow cat.. JK I do love snow thow so I cant go with tent for showering. How much does the knaus deseo toy hauler weight ? I went to website but it dos't have the page you have from there video. 15:47 I personally will cut back end of a light weight trailer and make a drop down garage door just not build for toys. I want to go off road.. So toy haulers are out. Toys go in the back of truck. Only problem I have is similar to the 6'6" guy you mention.. I'm 6'4" :(.. So most trailers might be to top heavy for 4x4ing ;) I cant weight to see more demos of popup tints in the snow :)

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We are snow lovers as well! Planning on doing a lot more snow camping this year as the boys are now bigger. I am not sure on the weight, I can't even remember now where I found all that. We are right with you when it comes to having a light weight trailer with a door. No truck for us, so that is why we would like one. Yep, at 6'4" if you want to stand you are right, may get a bit top heavy if you are trying to keep it light and narrow.

[@artistaloca4]

Hi- new sub; great stuff guys!! I've got my 33' hippie houseboat on wheels named Sheba (You'll see her in the future here on YT.) What's a self extraction mat? I can guess, but would like to hear from you. That rear hatch looks like it's pressure-regulated hydraulics rather than "Heavy." Be safe and healthy, y'all, and keep on keeping on ✊🤘😎❤️❣️

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Cannot wait to see that future video of yours! A self extraction mat is that orange device you saw mounted on the back of the trailer. It is used typically in sand or snow when your wheels are spinning, but they are not getting traction. Makes sense on the hydraulics. Maybe the guy was using excess pressure on the regulated hydraulics making it look like he was lifting hard. Let us know when you first video comes out Gail!

[@sunflowerslily]

👍👍

[@PlayingwithSticks]

😄

[@thenewfire]

What are good US comparables to those Marlins?

[@PlayingwithSticks]

To our knowledge we don't really know of any. We probably need to research this. The closest would be the Jumping Jack Trailers. Really neat trailers in that the function as a toy hauler and a tent in one. Plus when not camping they double up as a utility trailer. Another great alternative would be an overland trailer with a rooftop tent attached. Jeep also or used to make a trailer similar to Marlins as well.

[@thenewfire]

@@PlayingwithSticks okay. Thank you. I have been considering Jumping Jack, they're located very close to me and I have seen a few in person

[@JerseyStyle7]

I know you mentioned something about that shower that you can also buy it I understand you can do it yourself but do you have a link or the name of the one that they sell I’m interested maybe installing one of these on my Sunray 109

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Here is one I just found tuffstuff4x4.com/products/tuff-stuff%C2%AE-shower-tent It isn't the brand I usually see though. I can't remember the name. Here is another ironman4x4america.com/instant-ensuite-shower-tent/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0On8BRAgEiwAincsHJNVf97HxhS8-_0DMtuVfD327n1VSmZ0spptiFPOHqfjqpAMkm3UThoCYgEQAvD_BwE and another www.northridge4x4.com/part/awnings-accessories/18199909-overland-vehicle-systems-nomadic-car-side-shower-room?gclid=CjwKCAjw0On8BRAgEiwAincsHEjVh2kM6VgHwaOfHi6_FCrzydKp8ooXINaJLJWE94kJWIvu5-8ZohoCYPUQAvD_BwE I wonder if these fit well with a Road Shower on top. If so, that is what I would look into (Road Shower/Shower Tent Combo)

[@JerseyStyle7]

@@PlayingwithSticks ty I really cant build anymore since i have arthritis in my hands

[@JerseyStyle7]

@@PlayingwithSticks wow I searched google and found 1, proves i suk at computers 😂 ty so much

[@PlayingwithSticks]

@@JerseyStyle7 That makes sense.. And it was neat to see the price today. Just last spring these were over $500.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

@@JerseyStyle7 I actually had trouble finding them today as well. I think I may have been using the wrong search term. But, the nice thing is seems to be a lot of competition now. So everyone is marking there curtains down to $250.

[@Td-zr1vy]

How do you upgrade your tow car without replacing your hitch?

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Sorry I’m not quite sure what your question is? Are you saying how do you keep the same hitch? As long as the hitch receiver matches the hitch on your new tow vehicle that’s all you will need.

[@Td-zr1vy]

@@PlayingwithSticks I have a tow hitch attached to my jeep patriot. I will get another vehicle. Like the jeep but need more muscle. Do I have to install a new hitch on my new ride? I didnt want to buy another whole package

[@brettknoss486]

I think she meant horse trailer.

[@pcat1378]

The videos in Europe make out you can just pull up anywhere in a Caravan and camp....you can't, its illegal.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Booo!!! Just kidding. But that is a bummer. It is really nice to have the freedom to camp most places. Now here, we can't just pull up anywhere. But on the side of any major highway is fair game. Plus all the amazing boondocking sites all around. Guess I won't be moving to Europe any time soon 😄 Well, if things keep going the way they are here, maybe I might consider it!

[@andrewduthie73]

Bushlapa is South African

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Thank you!

[@blisteringherb]

I with more trailers in the US had more focus on beautiful and timeless design.

[@sherrcon]

these trailers are fantastic and innovative; years ahead of American manufactures...but with the new tariffs being put on foreign goods into the US from abroad, the cost might be WAY out of sight vs American trailers...another alternative if you are handy, boondocking or with a little imagination, one should check out www.weeroll.com/...from Florida, trailers are pure aluminum and 100% waterproof...and will last you a lifetime and bulletproof that you can pass to your kids...his "SILVER CLOUD" 6 X 10 X 6' is $9995 1080 LBS...I have been looking for a long time but living so far away from the co. will be an extra cost of transporting unless you were going to Florida anyways...check it out...I was impressed...thanks for you videos...you guys are great!!!!

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Aren't those little Wee Rolls great. Well, they really aren't little. In comparison to a teardrop you get quite a lot of useable space. We have met quite a few folks online who love their little We Roll. Like you, we appreciate the bulletproof design and minimal maintenance these trailers require. My hard sell for May is getting her past the looks. They haven't made a model yet that meets here "cute" factor. Caulking the teardrop each year and the worry of a potential rain leak makes me want something aluminum more and more. Thanks for sharing.

[@argentumboyle249]

You will love JAPANESE RVs........if you are into tiny space efficient and smart living

[@PlayingwithSticks]

We have run into a few of those Japanese RVs online. They are crazy looking. But, you are right I think we would really enjoy running around in one of those.

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

Horse trailer.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

I think she still calls them horse carriages :)

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

@@PlayingwithSticks I know but I think she meant horse trailer since that's what it looks like. 😊

[@PlayingwithSticks]

@@paintinganimalsonrocks7633 Ha, yes it does. We really love the Airstream Basecamp Trailer here in the States. One day someone pointed out to us that it looks like a horse trailer as well. We never saw it that way before, but now that it has been mentioned we have trouble seeing it how we did before :)

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

@@PlayingwithSticks I'm not saying it's not beautiful. Sometimes it's nice to be kinda stealth too.

[@kalandarkclaw8892]

Wife watches the video for 2 seconds NO its terrible the a few seconds in oh okay its not all about looks. She would drive me insane

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Haha. Keeps me on my toes. Love that lady!

[@jackgoldman1]

I "LOVE" the way you ignore your wife's "chick shit" comments about the "feels" and you forge ahead about functionality and price. Nice.

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Haha. I must admit I love how she is all about the "feels" because it allows me to take out small trailers vs 5th wheels and RVs. She is funny in that she will take "cute" over functional any day. Many of the larger RVs are definitely functional, but they are more maintenance, size, and moneypits in comparison to these smaller trailers. Love that she hasn't considered a larger trailer even once and that is all due to their lack of "cuteness" factor as she calls it.

[@mrshinybald2739]

Opus is a tourer trailer man.... it went to Cape York and back, overlander my anus

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Wait really? It seems marketed very strongly towards the overland crowd. Why do you feel it falls into the touring category? Not saying this in a defensive way. I really want to know your take on this. We are learning new things on here everyday.