Taxa Mantis Pros VS Cons | Taxa Outdoors | An Honest Review

[@DustTheNation]

Did you find this video to be helpful? What would be your biggest concern and what would you enjoy the most about the Mantis? Timestamps 1:27 Cons 6:04 Pros

[@wittko]

Yes, thanks!

[@thomas_s5492]

Whoa! Everything but the leaks. Did Taxa acknowledge the water problem and offer to fix? That seems an unacceptable compromise. I was ready to buy, but after seeing the rain situation, no thanks. Great video!

[@trail_tracker]

Great review. The leaks are a major factor I am not pulling the trigger. Did they ever go back and fix it?

[@brentchristensen5877]

Wow, I was thinking about the Mantis until I saw the comments (and evidence) of a MASSIVE problem with leaking. That is an absolute deal-killer for me! I camp a lot in inclement weather and there is no way I'd be OK with that amount of water intruding into my living space!

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Thank you for doing the update. The Mantis was on my top 5 list 3 minutes into your video it's not even a consideration. The starting price on the 2021 Mantis is $50,000.00 USD. There is no way for that much money should it leak. Good luck on your adventure and God Bless you both😉

[@DustTheNation]

I'm not sure if that's just MSRP or the actual price people are paying for these days but for $50k, we wouldn't even consider a Mantis. It was already on the higher side 2 years ago. $30-35k is the sweet spot in our opinion.

[@dipasquale1963]

Agree with you Steve. Even at $35k, it cannot leak.

[@evanwaldron3762]

A WEEROLL is lifetime guaranteed not to leak!

[@Steve-yo4ld]

@@evanwaldron3762 Sure but you have to do the build out, I've never seen a completed trailer from the manufacturer.

[@JasonWh]

For that kind of money, look at a Black Series HQ12. I have the Black Series HQ21 and they're both built with the same attention to detail and are the most capable off-road units available in the US. I agree, for $50k anything that leaks is a non starter.

[@dmitry7908]

Starting price for these is $46,000.The issues you described would be understandable for a $15,000 trailer, not a a 50K unit. Good luck with it, hopefully there’ll be no other issues. I was mildly interested in a Cricket as a concept, but the hobo-level milk crates, the lame tiny sink and stove, the absence of ergonomic galley shelving for utensils and spices, all were turn-offs.

[@TedBourke-jv2wg]

You guy’s are incredible, thank you for your very transparent feedback, by just saying it as it is. I love the design concept also, it’s awesome. Am disappointed with the leaks, sink/hob design, door drop, potential head injuries from laser cut aluminium, drafts, lack of insulation and poor AC performance. This product is sold with a sense of engineering excellence, however all the issues you have listed suggest otherwise. It’s encouraging the newer models appear to be addressing these. It might be an idea that you are given one of these newer models for review considering how much you love them. Keep up with your incredible adventures 👍

[@dcd6115]

The new 2023 Taxa Mantis 5.1 is a completely different animal. The new multi-use "flex" shower space is so much better in the new models, and it really gives you a lot of space to work with. I recommend going and seeing one. In the old models, you sort of lost the space that inhabited the shower/bathroom to a big wooden cube that framed out the shower. In the 2023+ you can fold up both the shower frame and the sofa and essentially create a big garage to haul bikes and large items. It's a great design and makes the trailer feel even roomier inside. I've always hated that most camper trailers dedicate so much space to a bathroom and Taxa was right to design it so you can put the toilet outside and fold the shower up and out of the way. My big issue with Taxa trailers right now are the windows. I really wish Taxa would figure out a way to make the accordion window screens seal around the edges. I have a 2022 Tigermoth and bugs can still just walk right around the edges of screens because they don't seal. It's not an issue during the day, or in low-bug areas, but try camping at a lake or a river during the night with the lights on inside your trailer, and you can clearly see what a huge issue it is. I counted 20 mosquitos inside my trailer at one point with the doors closed and all the screens up. It took me forever to figure out how they were getting in and it's the damned window screens. Just horrible. What you gain in convenience with those screens, you lose in effectiveness. I will say, it's more of an industry-wide issue rather than a Taxa issue because it seems like 70% of all the RVs out on the market use those same accordion windows. But Jesus, has no one thought to fix this design or at least find something better? I despise it when stuff doesn't work properly and those accordion screens are a BIG FAIL. For an offroad trailer company, you'd think they'd prioritize keeping bugs out of your habitat. The primary purpose of a window screen is to increase airflow and keep bugs out. It has two purposes and this design fails at one of them. If you buy a Taxa trailer and plan to camp in a place with a lot of bugs, be prepared to either just keep the windows shut (which SUCKS when it's hot) or plan on having to figure out some sort of modification to your windows.

[@mikebast]

Have you found the Leaking to be something that everyone is expierncing? thats kinda a huge thing to have so much leaking form so many locations. Great review!! thanks!

[@dianas.1361]

You did a great job on your video. I have a 2018 Mantis. I absolutely love it! Like you everywhere I camp people ask for a peek inside. I also experienced minor leaks. I contacted Taxa and they covered the repairs. I found a RV shop in my area. Taxa sent info to them on how to make the repairs. (as there were no Taxa dealers in my area). So far no leaks. Before the repairs I tarped the top when it rained. I’m not full time, but I do get out often. Keep loving life in your Mantis. ( And contact Taxa about your leaks).

[@DustTheNation]

That's awesome to hear about your repairs! Could you tell us more about your experience? Approximately how long did it take for them to fix the leaks? It gives us a glimmer of hope.

[@dianas.1361]

The most time consuming part was finding someone near me willing to take the project. Taxa had to authorize the work and agree to the payment. Taxa shipped them all of the replacement parts and instructions, so there was some back and forth and lots of phone calls/emails, but in the end Taxa stood by their product. I advise you to contact them. Establish one adviser, so that you don’t have to repeat your problem to numerous people. Also write the dates and names of who you’re speaking to. It was a slow process, with a good outcome. Hope this is helpful.

[@wittko]

I've been looking at this trailer for awhile. I got to the part about the leaks near the beginning of the video and just stopped watching because I was like "with leaks like this I'll never buy this trailer so what's the point of even watching the rest of it?" I'm so glad I came across this video. Thanks for the honest review! My search for a boondocking trailer continues lol :)

[@darrenmiller5419]

We have a the same model and the exact same problems. It's a fun unit for our family, but definitely shouldn't have these problems with a price tag like we paid, I would be more lenient if it was a $15-20K sticker price. I've re-sealed canvas corners and rivets and added insulation strips to help with leaks. The biggest issue we have is the a/c keeping up with Texas heat. You would think being designed in Texas they could have figured this out and made it a priority in the design, but this is a great unit for elevation/cooler season camping. We just have to use additional fans and a portable ac unit to even consider using in Texas 50% of the year. I'm thinking about trying to figure out a way to insulate the walls/windows, a big hassle for the sticker price.

[@johnowens8530]

It’s so strange it has no insulation. I can only imagine how the sun on a wall would be unpleasant to be on the other side of.

[@karlnash7105]

Thank you for the review. The tent/pop-up needs to be sprayed with "camp dry". Also keep the seals very clean. I hope that you resolve these issues. "Props" to you for having a Cattle dog. I love this breed ♡ Things like the door adjustment suck. All trailers have quality issues. Any off road is especially hard on RV's. If you want more bungee straps just drill a couple of holes in the face of the cabinet. I'm kinda disappointed that these things cost so much. Hope that you guys have many wonderful adventures 💖

[@aspietoo]

Great real world authentic video. I looked at a new Mantis when there was still snow around and played with the pop up but noticed water inside on the counter! Should have been a red flag! We do alot of bush camping so I wonder if parking it adjacent a tree or two would help in stringing an overhead tarp (like a tent fly) to redirect rainwater away from the Mantis and keep things dry when it is cloudy. I wonder about the bathroom you didn't mention - and the Mantis is the only Taxa trailer with one. Was it private enough for you to use with/without the shower curtain? I too really like the design and the weight. Presently we have a 5500 pound airstream which is like hauling around a hotel room. I miss the ability to crash into the bush over mountainous rocky roads and park it anywhere. And storing the 8.5 foot wide airstream in the garage is an exercise in geometry and steady nerves every time since I have one inch clearance on either side of the garage door.

[@maf202]

I see Taxa updated the 2021 Mantis with separate sink and stove so you were not the only ones. And they changed the AC config and capacity. The leaking is really terrible. I sounds like taxa has fixed that issue for other owners. Have you tried any repairs to address the leaks? Thanks for the video. Really helpful!

[@DustTheNation]

We've noticed the changes which is a step in the right direction. The leaks to us are diy fixable so we don't want to go through the headache of reaching out to Taxa and a local dealer. It is our home and it'll cause some major inconvenience especially during a pandemic.

[@1dharma11]

Thank you for your candid evaluation. I was thinking of getting one (2021 or 2022). I'll make sure to ask a lot of questions first. Sorry for your problems.

[@DustTheNation]

Yes, always ask lots of questions before purchasing. Thanks so much for watching! 🙂

[@johnowens8530]

Thank you for letting everyone know of your problems. I have looked at taxa’s and I have been interested and wary at the same time. I must say after seeing the designs they look very questionable in ways. It’s so hard to understand how so many companies can make such poorly designed products and not redesign their own correct them.

[@kimbyrd1105]

Great job, very thorough and unbiased. Thank you

[@kevinhoule6547]

Looks like the 2021 comes w/ the separate sink & stove now - and the AC seems different - (but not sure i'm a fan of the new open kitchen with just the brackets and shelves) - great job guys

[@DustTheNation]

Yeah, the 2021 is really incorporating impactful changes. It looks good when decorated but it doesn't look like something I would be attracted to at a dealership when it's in its stock form. We shall see...

[@JasonWh]

One thing to consider is if you have leaks where you can see them, you likely have them where you cannot and water quickly does major damage to any type of wood.

[@joepalmer2101]

Loved your review! I just got a 2020 Mantis. I had a 2017 Cricket and like the Mantis much better for what I use it for. I only use it for no longer then a week at a time. Thank you for your review. Look forward to seeing more of you!

[@DustTheNation]

The Cricket looks great. If it was just us with no dogs, we definitely would've considered a Cricket. Thanks for the support.

[@scottrandall2019]

Just curious, does your Mantis leak as well?

[@silgofak]

I just found y’all and I’m hooked! I’m considering buying a Mantis 5.1

[@davemasbutter266]

Great review & this will definitely be on the do not purchase list

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you! Our intent is to help you make a decision in deciding whether or not this camper is the right choice for you.

[@YmodelY]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm just watching the Mantis and hoping to get one in the future and your videos are the best to get the realistic sense of it than the other promotional advertisement review. Keep sharing!

[@DustTheNation]

We're trying our best to produce quality content for everyone. Thanks for the support!

[@LealJake]

Thank you for your VERY important review!

[@kennethkilpatrick4660]

Y'all are great but I think you may have talked me out of a Mantis.

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks and no worries! We wanted to be very transparent with our thoughts in order to help others out.

[@rddhuria]

Curious what changed your mind?

[@nyak63RUS]

You two are great. You're helping me convince my wife to buy some kind of overland trailer 😂 Thanks, as always.

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks so much and best of luck with convincing the wife! 😁

[@safarjohn]

Thanks for the informative video. My wife and I are looking at the Mantis and the Opus OP4. We’ve not decided as of yet but this video leans me towards the Opus.

[@f1sk8mm]

Awesome vid. Thanks for taking the time to post it. Have been debating a woolly bear and mantis. Was surprised to hear about the leaks. Has taxa offered to fix it? My tow vehicle is also an FJ, 2007 six speed. Previous camper was light but basically a giant wind sail.

[@arkos55]

Really helpful review. Been looking at the Mantis for travel with a family of three, but the curtain bath/shower is a real turnoff. If they'd just offer a hard sided bath compartment, might consider it. That's where the basecamp 20x starts to win us over, as well as some new alternatives with better off road capabilities. Lack of an overland version probably takes this off the list as we plan to camp mainly on back country forest service roads out west. Thanks again for the review. Helps us avoid spending on something that won't meet our needs.

[@DustTheNation]

We were really looking at the Basecamp X as well before purchasing the Mantis but ultimately decided it wouldn't be practical for us to live in full time with our dogs. Airstreams however are absolutely classic. Thanks so much for watching and safe travels!

[@scotthowison2700]

Can provide a bid more detail about the A/C not working when the ambient is over 85F? With the top up what is your approximate temp inside when the ambient is 100F? Have you found anything that helps, like reflectix in the windows? If so, how much would that help? Thanks in advance and best of luck with your journey.

[@DustTheNation]

We should've clarified but our Mantis was in complete shade in that 85-90 degree weather. It was really humid too so that probably played a big role. We just don't believe the A/C unit is effective enough in hot temps although we haven't tested in dry heat. If we had to put a estimated number on it, it was probably only a few degrees cooler. 85 to 83 maybe? lol

[@nightryder21]

Those Leaks are an instant no go. For a new rv that should never be an issue. Have you guys followed up with taxa about then? If so how have their customer service been;

[@DustTheNation]

We haven't contacted them regarding any of these issues. We live in it and travel full time so the hassle isn't worth it for us. We can manage with these little leaks. Not rocket science... just a bit disappointing. :(

[@scottrandall2019]

Thank you guys for this video! You guys are awesome and I hope you keep on posting with all your travels. The leaking would be my biggest issue. Have you contacted TAXA regarding this? I would really like to see a follow up video that addresses this. This is a major problem. I didn't understand what you were saying regarding the AC unit. Are you saying that it can only be operated when the temp is above 85 degrees? Surely that can't be right. The sink / stove combo issue would be my problem too. I have already thought about asking TAXA (If I go with the Mantis) if they could custom that out of the rig. Or change it. Thank you again. Love watching you guys.

[@DustTheNation]

We originally bought our Mantis in NC and there were no dealerships selling Taxas in MN at the time. It hasn't been until recently that MN dealerships are now selling Taxas so we might consider going in for an inspection (although Choua insists on fixing it ourselves). We'll see how that all plays out. Regarding the AC unit, it really isn't very functional at temperatures above 85 degrees as it's not powerful enough and struggles. As for the sink, newer models have been updated with a separate sink and stove so way less counter space. You have to sacrifice some to win some. Hope this clarifies any confusion!

[@408SPLKINGS]

Thanks great simple to the point video, clarity, visuals, examples & editing...hope all your travels are blessed with health, happiness & ea. other.

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@theoutdoordad7395]

I was thinking about buying a cricket after watching this I’m out. Thank you for your honest review!!

[@kelleyfarm]

Solid review for something sooooo pricy the leaks would drive me nuts. I hear they have good customer service though did u contact them for door and leaks

[@DustTheNation]

We completely agree that leaks shouldn't happen out of the box at this price point but it is what it is. We consider them minor and diy fixable so we didn't want to go through the hassle of taking it to a local dealer especially when it is our full-time home.

[@solarpoweredrainbow7591]

@@DustTheNation those leaks didn’t look minor to us. I think the word for your leaks is MAJOR. Did you call customer service?????

[@roger80303]

Great info! This is the kind of valuable info you can't get from their website. Thank you. I'm considering the Cricket and several of your observations apply to that as well.

[@DustTheNation]

We believe all trailers come with their own problems. We had realistic expectations going in so nothing in this video stopped us from adventuring and enjoying our portable home.

[@aneisinger]

I have a worry about the leaks and wood in the trailer being in the Pacific Northwest. Was really considering this trailer, though have seen others with the same leaking problems. Has Taxa addressed this with you?

[@bradvoogel]

Thank you for this review. You’re doing everyone a solid who has been considering this camper.

[@DustTheNation]

Not a problem! Glad you found it to be helpful.

[@carpenc1]

Thank you for your honesty! I love the rig but hope they have corrected the leak issues you’ve had.

[@DustTheNation]

We haven't personally reached out to them yet, but perhaps it might be time to since we are finally stationary again.

[@carpenc1]

@@DustTheNation I just looked at the 2021 Mantis & asked the salesman about the leak issue. He didn’t know anything about it but said that putting wax or scotch guard type stuff over all of the seams/stitch should make a big difference. Let me know if you try that and how it works. I really like the Mantis but no way would I be able to tolerate the leaking . Hope this helps

[@sarahn6503]

Wondering about your tow vehicle -- What are you driving?

[@kenbell5841]

After the owner's video presentation I was concerned right after you mentioned some quality control issues. Not sure how confident one can be if it leaks and the door is not shutting properly after little use. The rest can be dealt with, it would seem in the ordering process, or they may have already rectified. I'm going to subscribe to see if you have made updates. Leaks? That's a biggie but I agree it looks great, it's designed well, and if I can stay dry... Houston, we've solved my problem!

[@sammy50001]

It's been a year now -- wondering were the leaks taken care of?

[@dingdongdaddy589]

Oh look you pull it with an FJ. Very cool. I tow a 4,100 lb travel trailer with mine.

[@robertcheung7399]

Found you from ur Facebook post. I m curious did u ever contact Taxa bout the leaks that seem to be a quality issues. I mean 40k to get rain on? Unacceptable!!! Thanks for the review

[@pjcd7016]

Finally, a honest to good review, Thanks

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@currentlyhd7649]

Thanks for pointing these things out!

[@DustTheNation]

Hope you found it to be helpful!

[@iTrove]

Good video, I am interested in this product but the leaking would be a non-starter. Any idea of the 2021 version has addressed this? On a personal level, Water in my house, car or trailer are the worst issues for me to solve. I hate them.

[@DustTheNation]

I'm not sure if the 2021 has leaking issues, but I'm pretty sure they would do something to improve on the latter models. We believe all RVs have their own little kinks so don't entirely put it off unless you see one for yourself. Despite the problems, we still love ours.

[@joekkl]

Hi, DustTheNation, do you know if Taxa has fixed the water leaking issue with their 2020/2021 Mantis model? Thanks for any insight you can provide!

[@DustTheNation]

They supposedly fixed/tweaked it, but we still notice complaints on Facebook Taxa groups.

[@bropocalypse2065]

Disappointed that such an expensive camper has these issues. For a premium priced product I’m surprised the manufacturer hasn’t chimed in the comments section with advice or request to contact them for resolution. This was the ideal rig for me but I’m questioning it now.

[@Authenticallyher1]

im looking at campers but did the water issue get resolved I dont want a camper that leaks like that. seems like a huge issue

[@toonjie]

Opus 15 for sure!!! So much better!

[@siqi-北美驴吉普]

Good info, thanks! Just got a 2018. Will pay more attention on those things u mention!

[@DustTheNation]

Not a problem! Hopefully you won't have any issues with your 2018. 🤞

[@chelseab5467]

Thank you this was so helpful!!!

[@robhoyer]

Thanks - we’ve been thinking about a 2021 mantis. Do you know if the leaks are an issue with the newer models?

[@DustTheNation]

No idea. It was a widespread problem in the Taxa community so I'm sure Taxa did things to improve on them. We're going to try to see if we can review/compare one when dealers have them in stock.

[@Desertpear]

Thanks guys :) love it

[@RnBergman]

Can you make a video detailing where the water leaks come from?

[@DustTheNation]

Sure, we'll be posting a video about taking off the canvas sides and cleaning them so it'll probably be in that same video that we'll show the leaking points. However, it'll be a few weeks still until that video comes out so hang tight until then! 🙂

[@jeffmurray1016]

How’s the bug situation with this type of trailer? Do you get critters frequenting the inside? If so any insights how they get in? Curious if they make their way in where the top roof tent attaches to the hard walls?

[@DustTheNation]

The most frequent critters are flying insects but that's because of the windows or door being open. Small gnats seem to be able to get through the screen and sometimes mosquitoes too. Guessing they're able to get in from the sides of the window screens. We just started getting a few ants this year but not too many to be alarmed about and we get the occasional spider. Don't really believe they come in through the tent top unless there's a hole in the corner of the canvas connection which we tried covering with tape lol.

[@jeffmurray1016]

Ok great. Yeah it’s hard to keep them all out. Good to know with the screens. I think you also mention the screens don’t stay in place which is a problem. Have you shared that with Taxa? I’m sure they might create a design fix. Thanks again. Love the videos. Have been testing the idea of a Mantis purchase for a couple years.

[@DustTheNation]

We haven't mentioned to Taxa about the screens but we also haven't really paid attention to how the newer model window screens compare to the older versions. There are several Mantis owners renting out to the public so you could probably find someone nearby to test drive it before buying. That's what we'd recommend. 🙂

[@MelodicTours]

my best wishes for your channel ✅

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks for the support!

[@ashtangapilot]

Great video! Did you get rid of the mice?:)

[@DustTheNation]

Thank you and yes, we did finally! 🙏

[@thezpack5850]

Some of the issues that you have I think has been fixed in the new 2021 models

[@DanielSimrak]

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@DustTheNation]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@hbrhodes1s]

You did not mention it, but have you had any problems with the rivets popping out?

[@DustTheNation]

Ahh.. yes. We've had rivets pop out but nothing too concerning. There are many things we missed in hindsight but these were the main issues we wanted to address.

[@hbrhodes1s]

@@DustTheNation the CEO of twxa said the trailers are put together with an industrial adhesive that is extremely strong. The rivets mainly hold it together while the adhesive bonds. So it's not a big deal he said. But I've heard a few people mention it in KZbin videos of different taxa products. But those people I believe we're doing more off-roading than most people.

[@carlosmartoral6268]

Have you guys been able to repair the leaks?

[@DustTheNation]

Just temporary sealants on the top for now. We'll have to draw up a master plan for a more permanent solution. It does the job so far.

[@factsoverfeelingspam2220]

Just curious why you didn’t get an Airstream base camp instead? That Mantis is cool but crazy overpriced.

[@DustTheNation]

It was on our short list of to buy trailers at one point but it was simply too small with not enough storage space for us to full-time in. If the new 20ft was available back then, it might've won us over.

[@yupcatch22]

I’m thinking of getting a 2021 mantis and they seem to address some of the cons (minus the leaks, not sure if that’s better). Thoughts on the new model?

[@PLEmurphy]

One month in with a 2021. We havent camped in the rain, but have stored it in a extremely rainy month. No leaks yet. Still bumping heads. Storage is so much better!

[@DustTheNation]

We like the hatch on the 2021 Mantis and obviously, the separate stove/sink area. The chest fridge is most likely more efficient and convenient BUT it takes away the ample counterspace that we absolutely love in the 2019. We're not very fond of the floating shelves above the sink since it could make traveling with items in there difficult but they sure do look cool. The standing crate storage looks very neat and organized, although having crates on the ground would probably mean items stored there would get covered in debris easily. The trash can incorporated in the design would have been a big game changer for us since we live in our Mantis. We're still currently switching up where we put trash in the 2019 because there's simply not a good designated area. The wider ladder steps on the back of the Mantis are a nice upgrade for safer climbing and storing water jugs too. Oh, and how could we forget that the newer Mantis models don't have the metal, popup bar! Wish ours didn't have one because it's always in the way when the top is down. Lots of head bumping still to this day. 😆

[@ohno9720]

Taxa give em a 2021 model. This has been an 8 month commercial for your company.

[@DustTheNation]

😄🤔 That would be awesome...

[@waltershutt34]

Thanks so much for this review. Gonna check one out up close at a local dealer.

[@DustTheNation]

Not a problem! Have you gotten around to checking one out in person yet?

[@waltershutt34]

@@DustTheNation Yeah. We looked at one at a local dealer. Lots of head room and nice storage.

[@DustTheNation]

2021 model? We'd love to see one in person too and compare to our 2019.

[@garethmoore9992]

Hmm interesting I sell Mantis and kind of want one myself but probably a 2022

[@ShrekSwag]

Did you fix the leaks yet :( your trailer will decay from the water over time

[@DustTheNation]

We've added some temporary sealant until we can figure out the best permanent solution. It's been fine. :)

[@DougWeaver1998]

First thing I saw this rig I thought, 'I wonder how bad it leaks?'. I was in the RV business for several years, and worked for someone that's LITERALLY been in the business since he was 14! He NEVER said, 'do you have any leaks?'. He ALWAYS said, 'where's it been wet(?)' and 'where did it leak?' That didn't give them much time to craft their LIE or just say 'NO'. I stopped watching when this AWESOME review team got to the terrible sink idea!

[@joeyoung3319]

The horrendously excessive water leaks will end up causing severe interior damage as well as ceiling and wall structural damage, potentially also floor damage in the underlayment if it's made of wood. The company owes you a sealed, dry unit.

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

I wonder if the former NASA engineer that designed this was fired from NASA lol

[@glarusboi]

Thank you. I want something attractive and in the ballpark of the cost of a Winnebago but the ROI is just not comparable. Ugly Winnebago it is.

[@vinnyoutside8936]

The leaking problem is completely unacceptable, as is the door issue and a couple of other things, but the stove / sink combo and switch locations were there when you purchased it, as were many other complaints. You probably should have done some research and / or looked at it more before purchasing it.

[@DustTheNation]

We did extensive research before purchasing and still felt the Mantis was the right choice for us. Our "complaints" stated in this video are simply small changes that we wish to be different after living in it full time for over a year now and seeing what would work better for our lifestyle. Don't get us wrong. We still love our Mantis. Just putting things into a different perspective. Thanks for watching!

[@richardlowe7962]

dOSE THE 2021 LEAK

[@DustTheNation]

According to the Taxa group we are in, some have reported minor problems. I wouldn't be too worried about it though.

[@christopherreeves8513]

Yeah, ever since I first saw these Taxa trailers they just seem very cheaply made to me. Everything you guys are describing, the milk crates, carabeaners everywhere and the "kids beds" which are some very cheap looking hammocks in the cricket is crazy to me for the price they are asking. Like $30k for a Cricket is ridiculous and it doesn't even have a fridge.

[@wittko]

Seriously the leaks are inexcusable. I can run a 30 year old $200 Toyota Tercel through a car wash 100 times and never get even the tiniest of leaks, and I'm supposed to spend $46,000 on a leaky trailer? Sheesh.

[@johnmaurer3670]

Hmm...very well done, for almost $50,000 I think I will pass (with all that leaking?).

[@sidekickadventures1569]

You guys just hated the entire time?! Where were the pros??? 😂😂

[@kyleholt3093]

That leaking looks awful.

[@DustTheNation]

It really is! 😪

[@georgevenckus]

Three minutes into this vid , I’ll tell you I won’t be buying a trailer that leaks

[@eddiemunster74galindo46]

For $50k no way is this worth it!

[@bdubb5390]

Eesh. What a piece of junk. This company should refund a significant portion of money.

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Mantis should give every penny that you spent,,back to you! That entire thing is a total piece of sh*t. Sue ,sue,sue,, no excuse for that shoddy junk

[@6122-e1y]

This Taxa thing is straight trash... lol

[@MonkeySpecs301]

american rvs are low quality, industry needs an overhaul.