Scout Camper Tour Kenai | The Mortells

[@TheMortells]

Thanks for watching our tour video! Make sure to check out our tour videos of the Olympic & Yoho models: Olypmic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aovOpaOnrr5nfrc Yoho: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bme7eZ-OgNNjedk

[@Prodigalson0078]

Best review on the Kenai I've been able to find. Thanks!

[@TheMortells]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@chelseab5467]

Finally a review for this camper, thank you! I can't wait to see an update! That is so cool how you made a kitty box! Thank you The Mortells!

[@TheMortells]

You're welcome Chelsea - we are hoping to get some more videos out soon of all of our updates we have made to the camper!

[@chihuahuaCakeBalls]

Sounds like you are experienced with Scout campers, and it is SO helpful to hear your honest comparisons. Also, thank you so much for the tent details, it's the first review that I've found that shows the hatch and the inside of the tent.

[@TheMortells]

We're glad you found the tour helpful! Our opinions are honest, but we don't deny that our love for these campers might bias us some :) they may not be for everyone, but they are perfect for us!

[@mas247]

Thanks for the tour! We're anxiously awaiting ours to be built. Looking forward to more content about your Kenai.

[@TheMortells]

Awesome! You're welcome. When we got our Olympic, there was zero content out there about it, which made the decision to get it a little tougher, haha. The waiting is brutal, but it's worth it in the end!

[@iggYeWest]

Couldn’t stop sneezing just watching the dog and cat inside the camper! Beautiful rig though👍

[@TheMortells]

Oh yikes! Luckily we're not allergic, but we do get fed up with the cat's shedding sometimes. He's worth the hassle though. Thanks for watching!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Can't wait to see this one in the wild!

[@TheMortells]

Perhaps in the northern Idaho wilderness sometime! ;)

[@bfed2831]

Thank you for your great content.!

[@TheMortells]

Our pleasure :)

[@jay_motocombat]

Epic review. Thanks so much! 🙏

[@TheMortells]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jiroh8123]

This is amazing. You guys are amazing. Thank you for making this, I hope you guys channel blows up even more! So wholesome and informative

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Jiroh, we appreciate the comment and support!

[@bobbleheadwil4075]

Super jealous of your Dickerson fireplace, it's just cool.

[@TheMortells]

We love it so much! It's one of our favorite things about the Scout haha!

[@3jhe]

I agree with all the compliments in the comments! Kudos! And I adore the relationship between your dog and your cat!!!!!!!!! Would love a video dedicated to them, how you keep them comfortable and safe, their personalities, the history of their relationship etc. If you have found a good cat harness, please give a link. Blessings and happy travel to you and your adorable pets! 💕💗😻

[@timmartinez9901]

Im like a dog. Lol jkjk

[@DustyCowdog]

I agree... I was thinking the same thing when I saw that cool looking pup... it seemed he just wanted some scritches on his neck... and the kitty, totally looks like a trouble maker... hahaha.. cheers!

[@TheMortells]

Hey Catherine - thanks for the comment! We love having Granger and Walker traveling with us full time - it keeps things interesting! We just use a simple harness that we got at a Petsmart and it has been working pretty good for us!

[@dt719]

Love this camper. Hoping to get one some day.

[@TheMortells]

We love it too! Fingers crossed for you!

[@robertwalker7496]

For a shower system I'd recommend checking out the Geyser system. I tried it at Overland Expo last month and loved it. Bought one there and it's been great. Was cycling last weekend in AZ and it was hot. Used the melted ice from my cooler, instead of dumping it, and the shower was glorious!

[@TheMortells]

We actually just got the Geyser system but haven't tested it out. It looks like it is a good option though!

[@yooperdog]

Been waiting for more videos. Can't wait for our YOHO.

[@TheMortells]

How long until you get the Yoho? The waiting is brutal but worth it! And soon we'll be able to start posting videos more frequently. Thanks for watching!

[@yooperdog]

@@TheMortells we are in Q3 of this year. But hope it will come sooner. Maybe we'll be able to escape from winter next season. Travel safe. I know you guys had plans for Mexico, so please be safe.

[@johnhuff393]

Good afternoon from Godley Texas, glad to see you're back on the road.Looking forward to your future adventures. Stay safe and happy travels 😎 Congratulations on the new camper.

[@TheMortells]

Thank you! Hope all is well in Godley. Thanks for watching :)

[@vin9976]

How's the propane heater doing in sub-freezing temps?? Its a bigger space than the olympic. You did right by not getting the cassette toilet. The money setup is the airhead composting toilet in the small form factor. It's really easy to wire in the fan there as well. It might be our entirely favorite part of the Kenai...and there are four of us (2 kids). That toilet is freaking awesome and fits like a damn glove with zero interference issues and is removeable. You'll love the extra space. We've spent a ton of time in it with 4 of us on mountain bike/fishing trips etc and you can legit be off grid for a long time if you've got water. That's the beauty of the Kenai/Scout, its not fancy stuff...but that fancy stuff (grey water hold, hot water, showers, toilets) is all BS once you are past a few days with 2-4 people. That won't cut it way up in the mountains unless you're just a weekend warrior. OH, the Joolca is a pretty awesome hotwater shower that quick connects to the Kenai's propane line. None of those are perfect and it takes 5-10 minutes to setup, but its awesome if you are doing active stuff every day. Our internal drain doesn't keep up with it super well on highflows tho. Not perfect but each of us can get as many showers as we want assuming water is nearby (nice collapsible 6gal buckets are great and cheap).

[@TheMortells]

So far the heater has been doing great, the main thing is having a fan to help circulate the air down to the dinette bed for Granger to stay warm. We have been liking our foldable toilet set and wag bags but have heard great things about the airhead toilets!

[@edwardboyer7102]

I've never been ah scout camper in person but from the videos I've seen the scout campers appear to be well built campers

[@TheMortells]

We definitely think so too!

[@alandowney4458]

I hope to see you guys at the Mountain West Expo again this year.

[@TheMortells]

Shucks, we're planning to be in Alaska during Mountain West this year. We're planning to be at the West and Pacific Northwest expos though. It was nice seeing you last year though!

[@SEAKAdventures]

Nice looking unit! I Haven’t seen one in person yet but someday hope to. I’m sure you will enjoy the extra floor space, we are currently building our own camper and it should be about the same size. Looking forward to seeing the future of your Kenai.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks so much! The extra floor space is so nice to have. Both of us can be standing and doing stuff at the same time, which wasn't quite the case with the Olympic model. Good luck with your build! We love custom builds.

[@Mason2232]

Great tour! I picked up my Kenai yesterday. I think I got more out of your tour than the dealerships!

[@TheMortells]

Haha glad it was helpful! Yeah, I think a lot of dealers haven't seen too many of these yet :)

[@kellyabercrombie9769]

I hope your channel grows and does well. I subscribed. Thanks for the video. I’m hoping to pick up a Scout soon myself.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Kelly! I hope the wait for your Scout goes quickly!

[@MichelleAiden]

Love your camper! I have a few questions... 1. Can you make a video on how you made the hybrid couch/bed? 2. What made you install the backup camera to the side instead of in the center directly above the door? 3. What are your plans for water storage? I had a 21-gallon water tank in my van, so I'm struggling to understand how the 4.9-gallon jug plus optional 2 x 2-gallon rotopax jerry cans are enough water. 4. Lastly, how is the airflow in the camper while sleeping? I feel like there needs to be a maxxair fan above the bed or in the flat roof area behind the rooftop tent. I would love to know your thoughts and experience :-) Thank you! Please keep sharing your experience with the world through your informative and artistic videos!

[@TheMortells]

Hey Michelle, Thanks and here are our thoughts on your questions! 1. It is pretty straight forward and plan on making a video soon of all the mods/upgrades that we have done to the camper. If you send us a message on instagram (themortells) I can send you some photos of the hybrid set up now. 2. We just did a quick install of the camera on existing black bracket since it didn't require any drilling or modifications to the camper. We might end up shifting it to the middle using some heavy duty tape. 3. We are still looking into some additional water storage options but were waiting for our flatbed to be completed first. Dometic does have some cool water jugs and battery powered faucet that is coming out this summer that we might get. 4. Overall the airflow is decent as long as you have a fan to help push some of the air up to the bed area. The windows in the Scouts are massive so with both of them wide open it does allow for quite a bit of cross breeze. We have a 12v fan that we mounted to help push air into the bed when it is hot out.

[@MichelleAiden]

@@TheMortells Thank you so much! Just messaged you.

[@moontimecollective]

Great tour!

[@TheMortells]

Thank you!!

[@janinebraider5361]

Awesome!!!! Best wishes. Questions: 1) Why didn't you choose the awning this time? 2) Where are you putting the skis? 3) How do you manage the rooftop tent with mattress and hatch? Can you go up through the hatch if there is a mattress there, or do you have to use the ladder always?

[@TheMortells]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching! (1) we didn't get the awning with our Olympic either because we already owned a batwing awning and planned on installing it to the Olympic. But once we got the camper, we felt the awning would sit too high and we wouldn't use it too frequently. (2) Some folks put skis and snowboards between the truck and camper, or mount them on the rooftop tent. We haven't traveled with our snowboards yet, but are planning to store them in our flatbed that we'll be installing soon! (3) The mattress is cut out and glued to the top of the hatch door, so you're able to open it to climb up, and then can put it back into place. We use the hatch 99% of the time instead of the ladder.

[@arnoapeldoorn3953]

Congrats on your new Kenai! …we're a couple months away from getting ours. Thanks for the tour or your set up. I'm particularly interested in knowing more about about your wireless backup camera. Can you use it while driving for a rear-view at all?

[@TheMortells]

Oh exciting! This is the one we've been using: amzn.to/32JKVgy (affiliate link). You can set it up to stay on longer, but we have it set up for 60 seconds and we can turn it on anytime while driving.

[@pnwaloha]

Great video! We currently have an adventurer camper but are looking for something with a smaller footprint and this feels pretty perfect. Now to try to figure out if we can fit 2 adults, 2 kids and a full size dog in there. 😂

[@TheMortells]

Yowza! Sounds like you have a full crew haha. You wouldn't be the first ones to fit 4+ creatures in a Scout. Try reaching out to @the_wildest_bunch on instagram if you want to talk to a family that has done it with SIX people and a dog.

[@KingpinKumar]

Looks nice

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@adventureswithouraltocampe2941]

Thanks for your great walk through of you camper. What truck do you have. What is the payload capacity and what is the weight of the Kenai? Thanks again 😊

[@TheMortells]

Hey there - we have a 2022 RAM 3500 and they payload capacity is roughly 4400lbs. The stock camper weighs roughly 1400lbs. Our camper is quite a bit heavier with the battery, AC, and other upgrades that we have added.

[@paulas_lens]

I would add flexible solar panels to the top of that rooftop tent, for sure.

[@TheMortells]

We actually installed three 200w solar panels on the RTT. You can check it out in our video "Scout interior remodel and power upgrade" video 👍🏻

[@claycheyney881]

Thank you for the videos. Can you tell me how you are creating hot water for a shower?

[@TheMortells]

Hey Clay! We currently don't have a shower set up in our Kenai but it is something we are going to look into over the next couple of months. Once we have something figured out we will make a quick video about it!

[@dhonnellbeltran4588]

Hi Mike, new subscriber here. Wish you the best of luck, we will miss you in GFF but would love to see you more on these videos.

[@TheMortells]

Hey Dhonnell, thanks for subscribing and I hope all is well!

[@lifeaspat]

Great review ... what is the height from the top of the mattress to the roof? Is it comfortable for an adult to sit up there or is it too short?

[@TheMortells]

It is approximately 26", which isn't enough to sit up straight but it is comfortable to lounge up there with a couple of pillows.

[@jimbreen7009]

Can you close the tailgate when the camper is loaded on it? We want to tow our boat as well.

[@TheMortells]

Yes you can!

[@brianguyer4869]

Thank you so much for the video. Very informative. What size bed is that on your truck? How long does the propane supply typically last if you're using the fireplace? Is it possible to remove the rooftop tent?

[@TheMortells]

No problem, glad you found it useful 👍🏼 Our truck has an 8' bed. We haven't camped enough to use an entire propane bottle yet but will make sure to make a video later about propane use once we get some more use out of the camper. It isn't possible to remove the tent but you can order it from the factory without one.

[@modavaux]

I have a question, I have a Ram2500 and I have the ramboxes. What is the width of the lower part of the camper? and also how high up are the ratchet straps from the bottom? I'm hoping there is a way to access these once the camper is slid in.

[@TheMortells]

Hey, not sure if ramboxes would work or not with the camper. You could reach out to Scout directly to see if they have any experience with them.

[@plants4thewin]

What do you guys do about your pets in hot weather when you are off doing activities. That’s my big concern for me and my dog.

[@TheMortells]

Good question! We have the same concern, which is actually why we overhauled our power system to enable us to run AC. (See video: Scout Interior Remodel & Power Upgrade).

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Awesome

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Bobby!

[@paularmbrust2134]

Nice review. Can you use the camper while just on the jacks?

[@TheMortells]

We have never used the camper while it is off the truck but I know some people do.

[@StephenFry-yc8er]

Thanks for all the info. I have a Kenai on order. A 2023 so some differences but a lot of the same. Question, is your spare tire swing arm a Rgid, Westcott, or another and how do you like it?

[@TheMortells]

Hey Stephen, congrats on the Kenai on order! Our tire swing is a Rgid and we have been very happy with it. Ours is 2+ years old with 60K+ miles and it is still rock solid!

[@ricorichmond8214]

Question for you guys, we have the Olympic and would like to know about the back up camera you installed?

[@TheMortells]

Hey Rico - we are using the Auto-vox TW1 camera as our back up camera. It has been working great so far and is super easy to install. Here is the link: amzn.to/3s7g2fE (affiliate link)

[@1984bmartin]

Which wireless camera system did you install? How are you powering the remote camera? Thanks.

[@TheMortells]

we are using the Auto-vox TW1 camera as our back up camera. It has been working great so far and is super easy to install. The camera has a built in battery that is rechargeable via a micro usb cable. Here is the link: amzn.to/3s7g2fE (affiliate link)

[@vin9976]

Hey how are you guys dealing with the condensation in cold temps? We are getting it around the front of the bed area (it gets colder up there), under the sink area and a bit in the wardrobe area. It collects on the metal joints. Wondering how best to stay up on that? Its nothing like the FWC stuff (lots of metal) but its there when ski camping.

[@TheMortells]

Hey Vin - we have been playing around with different ways to try to mitigate the condensation. As long as it is above 20 degrees we vent the window above the goal zero and turn on the exhaust fan, then run the fire on high. That keeps us pretty comfortable and condensation free. If it is colder than 20 degrees then we just deal with the condensation in the morning because having the exhaust fan on keeps the camper too cold.

[@chizzydd560]

Hello, I am between purchasing this or a kimbo. Could you tell me how you all deal with not having AC?

[@TheMortells]

We actually do have AC now. We added a bigger battery bank and a 12V ac. It has been great for full time life but it also wasn't a cheap upgrade.

[@chizzydd560]

@@TheMortells yes I later saw ur upgrade vid thx

[@sad754yt]

How are you liking the camper one year in.

[@TheMortells]

We love it! You can see in some of our other videos though that we have heavily modified the interior of our Kenai to support full-time living in it, which we've been doing for a year and a half.

[@MrRoygbiv1969]

How long is your bed? Do you close the tailgate ever? How is the spare tire mounted on the swing arm?

[@TheMortells]

The stock bed was 8' and we were able to close the tailgate. Our spare tire is mounted on a RIGd Ultraswing that attaches to the hitch.

[@jimburwell8405]

Are ur exterior storage compartments lockable?

[@TheMortells]

Yes they are!

[@thorlayne4257]

So, can you guys close your tailgate now? I know that was an issue with the old ram.

[@TheMortells]

Yup, we have the 8ft bed now and it closes easily with the Kenai.

[@crbvegas]

I appreciate the review. Thanks. I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me your thoughts on a few things: 1. Is setting up the tent a pain in the butt? 2. What is the shower experience like, and what sort of solutions are you looking at? Is there an option on the market for hot water, etc. 3. What kind of potty option are you guys opting for instead of having one of the included options? I'm looking at this and the Cirrus 620 (made for half ton trucks) but I would be putting it on my newer GMC 2500... Mainly because I just don't want to deal with removing my tailgate, preferring to just shut it and have a really easy time going out camping on BLM land on the weekends. Just wondering your thoughts.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks! Glad the video was useful. 1. Setting up the tent is much easier than the previous rooftop tent model that Scout was using. However, closing it can be a bit tricky because you have to get all the fabric tucked inside while closing it to keep it from letting water in. Overall, it's not too difficult. It just takes some getting used to and getting a system nailed down. 2. The RinseKit that you can get from Scout as an add on does have a heating element but also we've heard mixed reviews on the water pressure. We have no idea what we're planning to do yet, though we've heard good things about the Joocla shower system and are considering that. 3. We use a CleanWaste portable toilet seat with a combination of wag bags or cat holes, depending on the situation. We also make a point to use public restrooms when accessible. We do really like having our tailgate to use as a front porch for getting in and out of the camper.

[@vin9976]

We've been running a custom Kenai for the last year with family of 4. I'll do you one better. The Airhead (small size with 2gal liquid bucket) is freaking so damn awesome in this thing. Zero, zero issues cleaning it out and zero smell. The solids bin is magic. I have video of the install and wiring the small fan (there's a 12v line there already). Its almost custom made to fit and is removable. I'd never run anything else. We use it at sports events, driving around town (kids), skiing, and in the backwoods. If just using it on the weekends you hardly even have to clean out the solids. Its strange and awesome. Yeah the tent is a bit of a pain but it gets better as you get used to it. You'll have to crawl around up there to unlock and open it. You get fast at it. The kids love it and its sizeable and really well done with nice features. Just get a cover for it and cutout the hatch part. Shower stuff is interesting. RinseKit is lame. Nice for surfing rise off after being in the ocean (designed for this) but not a proper shower. We have a Joolca that we like because we need frequent showers on longer mountain bike trips etc. If you are close to water its very very cool to have a hot water rinse and its super efficient while plugging directly into the Kenai's external propane fitting. Our drain was undersized (I think they fixed this) so it doesn't drain super well inside but outside with a fold out privacy tent works well. Set up is like 5-10 mins and hose quick connects. Pump connects into stock Kenai 12v outlet above the toilet area. Not super simple/quick like a dedicated internal shower BUT...those things would never work for us. My buddy has one in big camper and uses all his water and fills all his grey tank in like 2 days. If you actually use it, you need something like the Joolca anyways. Plus it means we haven't wasted a huge internal area on just a shower that we don't always use. Those other features look good on paper but when you figure out that they flatout don't work for more than a 2-3 day trip unless you are at RV park...well then they aren't features. Joolca is a nice balance but a bit of a pain...but I'd not go without on certain trips. Its great and we use 6gal collapsible buckets for the intake and drain water. Works great and the fold down to nothing. These upgrades over the stock Kenai are really killer. We also went with the National Luna 72L Legacy fridge that's a hell of a lot nicer than the Dometic CFX3 offering. Its cheap electronics and thin gauged wiring and they've had all kinds of internal issues that Dometic didn't do much to fix. There was a recall after it burned up a guys camper in their initial release too. They just put a sticker on it to say "don't plug it into shore power AND 12v at the same time". That's lame for a 1200$ you are bouncing around for 5-10yrs on. National Luna fits great and is more compact providing proper ventilation for the compressor too. You do have to put your own D-ring mounts in. ARB, Engel etc are other nicer options that will last. Note that the 1500X battery does have a spare APP connection too that you should use for any fridge. Its under the lid and way better than a cigarrete lighter. More efficient too and leave you with one extra port. Equip1 can sell you the NL as they import from South Africa.

[@abennett]

@@vin9976 My gosh you have a ton of info. Do you have a youtube or social media you document your journies?

[@mjl9702]

I have an identical truck! can you close the tailgate with the camper on it?

[@TheMortells]

Sorry for the delayed response, yep you can close the tailgate with the 8' bed and Kenai camper!

[@timothystone5785]

How do you get in and out of the camper.

[@TheMortells]

We now have a small metal hitch step that we can use to climb in or we set up our accordion style stairs from Torklift International.

[@lamarwilliams185]

If you do an update or put in these comments the mpg you are getting. I’m sure it’s around 10 mpg or less. Also; the mpg before you added the camper. I can not tell what truck that is. I would have googled it. Thanks

[@TheMortells]

Hey Lamar - we are getting on average 10 or 11 mpg so you are correct. Honestly we didn't do much driving with out the camper so we aren't sure what the mileage is for that. We have a 2022 RAM 3500.

[@AustinHellersionnix]

One of the only reservations I have with this camper is the height/weight. Every time I see a truck with a solid body camper going down the trail they just look so unwieldy compared to a pop-top. What is your experience in that regard? The second is that heater, I have never seen one before I started looking at these campers, are they comparable to say a Truma unit? It certainly looks much cooler. Thank you for putting information out there for prospective camper buyers. With my 8ft bed truck I am finding myself very torn between something like a Four Wheel Camper and a composite solid body like yours.

[@TheMortells]

We actually haven't had any issues with height, except for fast food drive throughs haha. The Scout body is so lightweight that it doesn't cause much issues. We recently saw a fellow Scout owner doing donuts in the snow with his Scout Yoho on the back. In our RAM 3500, we feel very minimal swaying when turning corners, and in high winds we feel the gusts but nothing too bad. We love the hard sided camper because there's no set up required and it's great for winter camping, which brings us to the heater. We LOVE that thing, but can't speak to how they compare to a Truma unit, since we don't have experience with those. The heater keeps us plenty warm and we love the ambiance it creates. Good luck with your decision!

[@DarkHorse08]

Great content. The production is awesome. Darken the image behind the titles on your thumbnails a bit.

[@TheMortells]

Thank you! And great tip!

[@SHADOW848DUCATI]

What length is the bed on your Ram? We have a 2021 3500 Dually with the 8' bed and was curious how much of the bed it would take up

[@TheMortells]

We have the 8' bed truck and with the tailgate closed there was roughly 2-3 inches of spare room between the tailgate and the Kenai.

[@SHADOW848DUCATI]

@@TheMortells Appreciate the response.

[@johnnyledbetter2119]

Did you ever consider the Kimbo?

[@TheMortells]

We didn't since we had a full sized truck and wanted a slightly larger camper. They are interesting looking campers but I do like the look of Scout campers a lot more.

[@georgefunes4535]

Are the exterior compartments lockable???

[@TheMortells]

They sure are!

[@christopher6487]

how has it been driving dirt roads and back roads with the 8' bed?

[@TheMortells]

Hey Chris! So far it hasn't been a problem at all. We now have our custom flatbed with storage boxes installed (which didn't increase the overall length) and have done quite a bit of forest service/back roads. The only thing is turning radius is decreased so we do sometimes have to 3-point turn it around sharper corners, but that isn't too often.

[@christopher6487]

@@TheMortells Good to know! thank you for your reply. I appreciate your videos!

[@manuelgonzalez1652]

What is the fuel mileage on the Ram with the camper? That thing is awesome by the way?

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Manuel! Our 3500 is a Hemi and we got about 14mpg before we made all of the upgrades to our truck/bed/camper and now we get roughly 10-12mpg.

[@janettetaylor3683]

Where in the world do you go to the bathroom?

[@TheMortells]

We have a Cleanwaste GO portable toilet!

[@baldzilla1baldzilla126]

Does your truck have a 8’ bed?

[@TheMortells]

Yes, our old truck (the 2500 Cummins) didn't, but this one does.

[@biehpham8323]

Does Scout sell the roof tent separately?

[@TheMortells]

It's an option you can add on to your Scout, but I don't believe they sell it on its own.

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Cost of this unit and do you recommend a dealer? I live in MS. My wife was called to heaven in March this year. I am going to go to places we intended to do together. Looking for help finding a good quality camper. I have small funds and a nice 2018 chevy to carry it.

[@TheMortells]

Hey Bobby - we are sorry to hear about your wife. Scout does post all the prices and options on their website (scoutcampers.com) and I suggest checking it out there. Also you can reach out to them to see where the closest dealer might be.

[@jeannettebrewer3007]

You opted out of a toilet? So if your out in the woods you dig a hole?

[@TheMortells]

We have a variety of bathroom solutions: bottles for #1, collapsable plastic toilet seat w/ wag bags for #2, going outdoors sometimes (responsibly), and public/campground restrooms.

[@DustyCowdog]

Curious... how many miles do you have on your RAM truck and do you recommend the RAM as a platform for this as opposed to a Ford or Chevy? Cheers and new sub here!

[@TheMortells]

We have roughly 18K miles on our 3500 and put about 26K miles on our 2500 before selling it. Personally I think the 5th Gen Rams are the best looking truck out there and we are very happy with our decision to switch from GMC to RAM.

[@DustyCowdog]

@@TheMortells -- Right on... thanks for the information! Have a good one.

[@seselapaz]

Can a F250 handle this model or is better a Olympic version?

[@TheMortells]

Pretty sure we already chatted on Instagram but wanted to respond here as well. The main thing to look at is what your Payload is for your F250 and if it can handle the Kenai. I know a couple people have Kenais on F250s or 2500.

[@seselapaz]

@@TheMortells thank you 🙏

[@kevinwiebe4825]

Can you confirm that it's the 75L fridge/freezer that you have? I'd like to get the 95L but I'm not sure if it will fit. The one in your video looks pretty big which is why I'm questioning if it's the 75L or 95L.

[@TheMortells]

Yes, we can confirm it's the 75L!

[@kevinwiebe4825]

@@TheMortells Perfect thanks! I guess I'll stick with the 75L. I'm pretty sure the 95L is too wide to fit on that shelf area.

[@vin9976]

Get a National Luna 72L and cut the end, crimp on an APP port. It fits as well as the Dometic you just have to put in your own D-rings. It's efficient, quiet and looks beautiful but more importantly is bullet proof. The OG CFX line was good, the CFX3 line from Dometic is not up to par. You can jump on ExpeditionPortal and see all of the correspondence with Dometic support. Get the NL from Equipt1 and if it ever breaks down Morgan there will overnight you parts and tell you have to fix it too. ARB or Engel would be sweet too I'm sure for durability but don't look nearly as nice as the NL.

[@WarrantZeus1]

You know I live out of the back of my 4Runner my dog that thing is huge I guess if that's the type of room you need to be happy camping is not about how much room you got or being comfortable it's about doing it and living it one thing I know about having a big camper you can't bring that thing out in the woods like I can bring my 4Runner but cool setup though

[@TheMortells]

It's definitely bigger than a 4runner, but you might be surprised by how well we can get into the backcountry and down trails. It's not for everyone, but it's what will enable us to live full-time on the road with our two pets. Happy trails!

[@WarrantZeus1]

I believe you can get down some back countries but I live up here in New Hampshire that thing would get destroyed if you going to live full time stuff happens and you got a lot of money invested there but cool setup though if I was going to retire someday that's the way I would do it nice and easy

[@RAMtrails]

clumsy design on the fridge. What is the interior width?

[@TheMortells]

Interior width is roughly 77"

[@KingpinKumar]

Which truck do you drive

[@TheMortells]

It is a RAM3500!

[@rockye3444]

Hi! New subscribers here... awesome rig, what is the weight of ur unit with all the gears?

[@TheMortells]

Hey Rocky, thanks! Since we are getting the flatbed installed now, we haven't actually weighed the rig fully loaded yet. Once all the work is done and we are on the road full time with all of our gear we will get a weight and let ya know.

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Do you still own this unit?

[@TheMortells]

Yes we do and we live in it full time now!

[@dhawkr.3678]

New sub here. Nice camper! How's that drive on the highway? I wonder if that would be a good fit for an 8ft bed F150 v6 ecoboost?

[@TheMortells]

It drives great on the highway even in fairly strong wind. You would just need to be mindful of the payload capacity in an F150, they are light weight campers but the gear/food/beer weight adds up quickly. 😂

[@nealamesbury1480]

I have a f 150 longbed with v8- the payload capacity is just over 2200- I don’t see a problem,I’ll bet yours is more than the typical f 150….I just read mine,nice surprise !

[@dhawkr.3678]

@@nealamesbury1480 did you have to modify your suspension at all? Thanks

[@jadensandlin746]

Realistically do you think you could live full time in one of these ?

[@TheMortells]

Hey Jaden - we actually are living full time in our Kenai now and have been sine February!

[@ZachMacKayak]

Tight

[@TheMortells]

We think so! :) Thanks for watching!

[@dow1334]

Please let some fresh air into your camper when using the fireplace to avoid carbon monoxide build-up. It can be very dangerous.

[@TheMortells]

Hey Do - we typically do have a vent open in our camper to help reduce condensation build up. But the Newport Dickenson is fully sealed and all the fumes go out the exhaust so there shouldn't be any build up if used properly.

[@telcobilly]

My formers neighbor's brother passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning in a camper..

[@jamiehurtt3530]

That's great ..but shouldn't be called the kenai ..especially when you can't charge batteries once it gets cold

[@TheMortells]

The standard battery pack (Goal Zero) does stop accepting a charge once the batteries themselves get below freezing, but that is the same as all lithium ion batteries. The only times we had issues with charging our battery was when we left the camper sitting unused in the winter for a couple of days, but as long as we were using the camper and keeping the heat on at night we always were able to keep the battery charging.

[@djkenny1202]

Any difference in MPG with the bigger truck and Scout?

[@TheMortells]

Not only did we switch from a 2500 to a 3500 and to the larger camper, but we also went from diesel to gas. So we're seeing an expected decrease. Our avg mpg with the 2500 was around 14, now we're somewhere around 10mpg.