The Hiker Trailer is the Least Expensive Adventure Trailer You Can Buy! It Starts at Under $3,000

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[@susanjspaulding]

*WOW* !! *GREAT to see affordable small trailers made in the USA* !! #TFLOffRoad

[@z28ninja]

Yeah, until you go to the website and see the true prices.. That base model 5x8 trailer is $5595.00. So they aren't affordable if you're looking for a simple set up.

[@peter2213]

@Emiliano Jedidiah what are you doing, honestly embarrassing you would result to that or even think about doing that just ask her to go on it

[@juketreks2192]

Runaway campers.

[@jroddy1]

Made in USA with Cheap Chinese Parts. lol

[@jarhead6153]

It’s about time you all show an affordable option in the small camper world...thank you.

[@jgrmtnjgrmtn3954]

Get plans online elsewhere and build your own...search diy travel trailer websites.

[@wolverine350r]

By the website the price for the base model is now double, but it is 1 foot wider.

[@alanj7306]

Glad you think $30,000 is affordable for a 13 foot metal tent.

[@surftx11]

Sorry devil-dog but these are not affordable! p.s. Ooh-rah!!

[@bryanhersman4037]

I just went to their webpage and the least expensive option they show is $5595 now! That's even without the box or any solar panels. I guess it was nice while it lasted.

[@breedof1]

Still the best price you will find brian...

[@bryanhersman4037]

@@breedof1 If spending 80% more than billed is no big deal then for 80% more than that you can get a fully equipped Braxton Creek or Sherpa. By the time you add a couple things to the new $5600 base package you are at $10k range those other guys are.

[@breedof1]

@@bryanhersman4037 they have the best bang for your buck by far. The only cheaper ideal option for something similar is building one yourself. I bought my hiker for just over 7k and it has everything you needdddd...

[@bryanhersman4037]

@@breedof1 well I spent $3000 more on a Braxton Creek and it has everything I WANT. Plus I didn't have to drive to Colorado to get it or pay $1000 more to have it delivered.

[@bryanhersman4037]

@Paul Ridgeway look at Sherpa

[@SmoochieMcgoo]

Thank you for taking the time to find a company that most of us can actually afford!

[@ajf5823]

I have this trailer. It's a 4x8 Hiker Basic that is basically a hard sided tent, which is exactly what I wanted. After I added options it came to around $7000. It was built to my specs and took about 10 months to get. It's about 800lbs, so easy for my Jeep to pull. I take it down dirt roads and it's fine. Very high quality. I got tired of setting up camp in the rain and I can camp in winter too.

[@ScoobyFermentation]

I was literally reading Outside Magazine’s review of this trailer when this video was posted. Seems like a great option and Made in America. Win-win!

[@johnmichaels4330]

@Truth Seeker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 your joke is so funny. I love when jealous Aholes can't stop themselves from commenting and showing everyone their ass.

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

Prices have changed dramatically since this was posted. Cheapest model is now $5595.

[@cheeto.1]

I just came to comment same thing. Its disappointing to say the least.

[@thaddaeusmarchlewski6226]

Well they lost a lot of business from that lol

[@chax2004]

Well price of material have gone way up in spring summer of 2021. A sheet of plywood .5 inc thick is pushing 80.00 bucks. So you have to look at all sides.

[@andrewk8636]

@@chax2004 and metal too. I had trailer axles in my ebay cart for over a year and they went up in price by at least $100

[@rattoh]

Thank Biden

[@ProvoDrive]

I bought a 2020 Subaru Ascent just to tow my new to me pop-up trailer. I’m happy that it has a 5000 pound towing capacity

[@mattphillips1910]

Absolutely excellent video! EVERY PERSON IN THE USA WHO HAS A JOB deserves to enjoy the thousands of campgrounds and parks our country has to offer. And trailers like this can put that in reach for people who are not rich. Great job, TFL.....keep it up!

[@1edwood79]

Basically, this basic trailer can be made useable by adding some basic items. Basically the basic price is basically not the true basic price.

[@gerrygadget]

Great basic trailer, glad they start low then work up instead of only having deluxe models. I'd love to see an option for rear hatch instead of door. Need something to block rain and provide shade, protect you/your stuff or if you have a narrow spot or don't have time to deploy canopy off the side and need a meal or access to gear.

[@lynnjudd6421]

Like that these are customizable and seem to be a lot more affordable than most trailers.

[@harrymills2770]

Even the entry-level model can go pretty much anywhere you'd want to go truck camping. Maybe it's the smart way to go, because you're not so invested in it, you're afraid to put a scratch on it. If there's one "accessory" I wish I had during my semi-annual road-trippin' days, one of these teardrops would've been it. I'd've had to get a stronger pickup, I think, given the roads I traveled. But my camps would've been more plush, and if all I wanted was some shut-eye, hopping into bed instead of sleeping in the cab or pitching a tent would've made those trips more enjoyable. Plus I could take more stuff going and/or coming.

[@torreyance2468]

that 3000 is pretty good even that 4000 one. just to carry a mattress, food and my clothing. i dont spend the entire day inside the trailer nor do i have a lot of company with me when i go camping. just a shelter for the rain. a safe and secure place to store the food instead of carrying everything in the truck bed. I can sleep on truck stops instead of renting a room 👍 ill be looking into it. as long as is road legal, affordable, and great for camping im in.

[@snowmeowoutdoors802]

You guys should look at the taxa tiger moth. It's a really interesting design for a small overland camper.

[@ScoobyFermentation]

Top of my list and around $18k

[@fritty9927]

And way overpriced.

[@0xsergy]

i gotta say that tigermoth looks super overpriced for what it is. it's also fairly heavy, 1400lbs is a lot. i've seen some of these small campers get down to 500-600lbs. In fact these Hikers are like 700lbs so far more reasonable to tow especially for that price point..

[@jaredpmoser]

WOW. I have been looking at these types for a while this is awesome.

[@TheRamGuy]

Best option would be to buy the basic off road version with the tent option on top so you can sleep in the tent and use the camper for storage,electrical and food prep

[@fritty9927]

For the price of the “basic” off roader there are more affordable choices. But still very nice cargo rv

[@vicinvesta8349]

I never get tired of that tent on the ground. Beats hauling about extra 2000lbs. Just to get some sleep.

[@dayman888]

I want something like this to share with my parents. I worry about my mom not wanting to go cause she isn't as adventurous as she use to be. My dad is the one who is looking at hiking across the north pole next year when he turns 60. I kind of want an interior with a kitchen and bathroom.

[@ib516]

Hiker trailers are cool and affordable. I wonder why they don't trim that plastic that covers the screw strips by the name of each trailer? It sticks out on almost every one you filmed....

[@bishopreeve]

it shrinks

[@BennyTygohome]

I like that 2nd trailer for behind a jeep. Then roof top tent on top for even more sleeping space. And because the rooftop tent is on the trailer you wouldn't need an awkward exo skeleton rack on your Jeep.

[@FC-eb6zs]

Loved the trailer until i saw 13 month wait on it. Going to have to go elsewhere, cant wait that long.

[@clintcole5743]

this was on my list (Escapod was another but also a minimum 8 month wait). I found Escapade Camper in MN. Similar to this, with Timbren axleless suspension and an 8 WEEK turnaround. I pick it up in 3 weeks. just in time for some September camping

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Nice! Finally something that's not going to cost an a and a leg. I've been looking around for a while and the prices are outrageous.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thanks for the review, difficult to find offroad campers that are not the Rolls Royce ($20k+). Great for single (especially guys) but even couples a nice weekend getaway. Colorado trailer had toy haulers that looked rugged. Always surprised that trailers don't go wider - think they can go 8' - 8.5', thinking 8.5 x 10 is a good space. You mention a/c but what about those winter campers and heaters (electrical/propane/diesel). Love the swivel hitch that you can disconnect.

[@acedia4453]

Top of the line roof top tent (way from critters and high ground in defense) is under $3K

[@businesstrooper8460]

Must have gone up drastically in price seeing as the base model is just under 6k now....

[@ryanfoster2437]

Was going to order one, don’t think I’m going to now. :/

[@NATIVES1N]

@@ryanfoster2437 check out outbound trailers out of Nebraska

[@Charsept]

This seems right up my alley.

[@johni6138]

Lowest price for base model December 2021 $5595.00. How much of that $2600 increase is material costs and how much is profit margin in a pandemic? 🤔

[@rotorwind177]

Lower price models seem cool. But 30k and no bathroom? No thanks!

[@0xsergy]

these are not units you'd want to drop a deuce in, lol. bring a roll of toilet paper and dig a hole, ain't nothin fancy needed.

[@jspears2320]

Keep a honey pot with you and a pop up privacy tent to use as a privy.

[@hunt16]

You can buy a small 5x8 cargo trailer around $1800 and deck it out any way you want, these don't seem so affordable to me

[@bwdenman]

Bare bones is coming in at $3,795. I guess the price is going up $200 per month.

[@81eagle]

I'm not surprised. Their material costs have to be going through the roof when a 2x4 now costs $9

[@EJPinter]

Damn, these have gone up! Even the base one is $6k now :(

[@PeterJames143]

great review thanks. Thanks for including price ranges.

[@jmango5370]

Y’all are here in Denver? That’s cool I’ll have to visit this place. 👍

[@derek6947]

Nice to see TFL highlighting Colorado companies!

[@fritty9927]

It also has plant in Indianapolis

[@DM-tf6mk]

Very nice affordable small camping trailer at the lower price point. The fully outfitted one is awesome but still a lot in my opinion at 30k with no bathroom and limited space. I guess without the rooftop tent it would be a little cheaper.The price of campers in general have gotten absolutely ridiculous in my opinion!

[@georgedreher2322]

Have patience. Used RV's will be on sale this winter.

[@renemedina5811]

I don't see a trailer under $3000 on the website?

[@plank3000]

I understand the dimensions for sleeping but unless you’re a vampire, no one sleeps perfectly straight on their back

[@dustinpollard6237]

Plenty of people with sleep apnea sleep on their back just like that.

[@moeadeeb2862]

Looked pretty seriously at these but went with something else. The ordering process was convoluted, and by the time you got one of decent size with any options, you were up to 10k pretty quick. Also, at the Indy location, it’s more of a side job as most of the employees have other full time jobs as firemen, and one of the wives does all the ordering/paperwork, and when we were there, it was pretty apparent she wasn’t too invested in the whole thing. We were left with kind of a “meh” about them. I did think that the trailers were pretty decent quality though, and some of the problems in the older videos about them has been worked out.

[@patrickio8084]

What brand and model did you end up buying?

[@moeadeeb2862]

@@patrickio8084 we ended up with a NuCamp T@G Boondock edition. A little more money but impeccable quality and customer service. Just got back today from a few days camping!

[@patrickio8084]

@@moeadeeb2862 Did you get the standard or XL? Did you have to order and wait or was there inventory to choose from? Were they negotiable on price?

[@moeadeeb2862]

@@patrickio8084 we got the standard because I use my attached garage as a shop and it took up less space, plus we really wouldn’t use the microwave. We’ve had ours over a year and have been very happy. Very capable boondocker btw. We ordered ours from a small dealer and paid about ten percent under msrp. Wait time then was 3 months, but it may be longer now due to covid and low inventory on dealer lots.

[@russelltheone6969]

I hit the link and its just a bunch of vids. Where's the sale page?

[@robertclymer6948]

Very Impressive! Quality products at excellent pricing! Thanks for the video gentlemen. I got some thinnin to do.

[@brianaustin1328]

It would be nice of most RV manufacturers offered an "empty" version of their popular models. Imagine a 15' GeoPro with an Empty Package that customers can outfit as they like an to their budget. I would have a retail of less than $8,000.

[@marcuse.9522]

$3000 for a box with wheels.. good deal.. what else they have on sale?.. the Brooklyn bridge?

[@0xsergy]

yeah, i mean most camper trailers like this start at around 5-6k so 2800 is super reasonable

[@walkingman9171]

I know, right. LOL Stupid people will buy anything.

[@camtwan1]

Why would they take 2 feet away for shelves long ways on the bigger trailer. Doesn’t make any sense.

[@GreerSaechao]

Just looked this up on their website and the base price as of May 2021 is $5,595...

[@rlessmeier]

Sounds like a winner... Affordable and even my Kia could tow it. Get the lower end one and add a rooftop tent... It would easily work for family of four.

[@charleshoagland8023]

WOW and affordable everyone builds for the rich I'm a veteran and we need options like this I'm one step of being homeless what's cheaper and better cargo campers or campers really like the off road thumbs up hiker

[@canuk688]

Nice you all went and reviewed more reasonably priced options!

[@liesejunh]

I'm wondering if those roof rails on the trailers are attached to the base. If they are just bolted onto the wood of the trailer, I would not trust a roof top tent being on it.

[@27kemira]

Great 👍 and build in the USA 🇺🇸

[@leighbloom]

So for these trailers every options is shit unless select the next available option so why not just offer the next option?

[@riptidethe1nonly866]

Nice trailers but runaway trailers makes some comparable trailers for less to all u enthusiasts check out the venturist by runaway trailers in Florida they make a 4x8 off road version that fits the small trails better like I said not bashing just throwing out options the venturist runs around 8,500

[@goblin3810]

WOW With a single solar panel and battery! that will go far lol

[@maxkluver9697]

Why reinvent the wheel w/ that hitch? Is there something inherently bad with pintle hitches?

[@jimmorrison3715]

As soon as my bronco gets to me I'll be getting one of these.

[@grandemage]

The price and quality is fine, but honestly I'd feel claustrophobic. If I need something light for a small vehicle, would rather get a tent trailer or a ultralite rv (12-16') that could be stood in. Plenty of cozy sub 4000lb options, they just cost more. Still these rv's have their place, good for off-road trails where space maneuvering is tight.

[@outpowspo]

Is it bad that I tow a 4700lb boat / trailer with my wife’s 4Runner limited? It seems to do it just fine.

[@joshfehr9768]

I am wondering how hard it is to insulate and heat one of these trailers for minus 30 or minus 40 winter...

[@lukegrachek]

Loving this new camper video's that you are all doing. thanks so much always great info.

[@Azntrutek2012]

$3k sound much better than $30k for a tiny Colorado tear drop trailer

[@vinuezaer]

Loving the camper channel....love all of them really.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Great job. Excellent video and great prices. Thanks for sharing.......

[@reinaldostrobel81]

Can someone send a link where we can buy one of those trailers?

[@2005GMK]

Nice.

[@calemccallum9736]

So much for these prices

[@christophertadeo6120]

Colorado?!😳... By the time it gets to the pH, it would cost triple of that...moving on....

[@herefishyfishy6907]

I got tired of trying to put on multiple layers of clothing laying down. I put a pop up truck camper on my truck. Way more convenient and I can go anywhere.

[@JBLynch]

Can you recommend a dealer in Florida?

[@samuelbellamy4218]

What would something like this do to gas mileage?

[@andreasm2882]

I am not sure how my wife would feel sleeping in one of these versus a tent. In the end we would have to perform a fart test. If it lingers for more than 2 minutes that would be 🤔

[@aprilmerritt4813]

If you opt for the MaxxFan, she wont ever notice it! It will suck that fart right out before she catches even a wiff! I shall quote my source: me... my husband tried it 2 days ago!

[@dm.2023]

Replace that Interstate battery immediately with a proper deep cycle battery. The Interstate battery will fail on your first trip.

[@omegaforce1262]

What type of A/C can you use for that air port?

[@dexskywalker7209]

starting at $3000 goes on website.. starting at $5595

[@yahshamayim]

can I order and have it shipped to Sweden and how much extra then pls?

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Too bad the price has almost doubled in a year. Website isn't very user friendly either.

[@jasonprince8655]

I like the simple construction. Expecially the axle, just keep it simple. Keep it simple, stupid. Awesome trailer. Going to be researching this company.

[@georgedreher2322]

Hmmm... steel frame with a wood box set on top with aluminum siding which appears to be glued to the wood. Water is the enemy of wood. Bouncing down the road, wonder how they really hold up over time.

[@davehobby6421]

as of 2023 the price of the most basic highway delux 5x8 is $9999😁

[@brainofjjj]

Yeah crazy how much prices rose.

[@davidkendall589]

looks even cheaper than it really is.

[@Armalite75]

Yeah.....there's not one on their website for $2800, looks like they ended up hiking their prices like everyone else now :(

[@josephchavez5283]

NOT ONE SINGLE TRAILER ON WEBSITE AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE

[@randy007]

Wow this is awesome

[@billgo4th]

Love these! keep it simple!

[@rejectthetyrannyofprecedent]

4x8 does not appear to be available anymore.

[@Robert8455]

I like that loaded off-roader extreme .. got any coupon codes?

[@johnnyhall4856]

Thank You I LOVE this its perfect ❤

[@yogavnture1]

outbound trailers in hastings nebr. are cheaper price by far

[@donaldwright4742]

This is what Interstellar Orchard uses.

[@markdoran3114]

Good review - please look at Taxa Products, Overkill, and Anti-Shanty ranges

[@fritty9927]

All overpriced gimmicks

[@0xsergy]

that taxa costs 18k and it weighs like 2x what these hikers do man, idk.

[@sholland42]

They want over 20 grand for teardrops now, beyond crazy.

[@JDLeeArt]

Don't those batteries off gas? Should you be sleeping with them?

[@michaelwilliams7301]

30k for a 5x10 pull behind when you can get a 29ft 2 bedroom, living room, dining, kitchen, shower etc etc etc for same price dang

[@daviddehass6877]

A year later, the least expensive Hiker is $5595 and the lead time is between 8 & 15 months.

[@agentfrankvideos]

Not sure where you see them listed for $3K, I cannot find them for less than $5K. Maybe someone can send me a link or website address ?

[@NickSiekierski]

material costs have gone up dramatically in the year since this video was posted, the price went up obviously

[@alejandrom1261]

I'll take the basic,if i could add an A/C.

[@lukasmarten6660]

Can someone help me? :D what is the point on offroad tires on a camper?

[@chasehaugh6761]

They double as a spare for the tow rig. Notice the personal rig was also 6lug rims and 33in tires. Most likely towed by a Toyota of some sort.

[@stevej6824]

Lukas Marten Because some people actually like camping out in the true wilderness not in campgrounds. And you’ll need an off-road tire and extra frame height to clear obstacles and get to where you’re going.

[@patrickio8084]

Even though there's not steering or power to the camper tires, it aids in poor traction situations especially with sideways sloped terrain with puddles, shallow streams, flash floods, sand, lose dirt, mud, ice and snow that would help minimize or even eliminate the trailer sliding sideways in and might end up getting stuck due to the tow vehicle pointing in a direction 45 degrees different than the trailer.

[@RetSol61]

yeah, nice trailer but there is a 12-13 month backlog. I just got my quote today. 1 year? Really?

[@judemock2699]

Can a roof air conditioner be added to these units ?

[@tjellis1479]

yep...but...way too noisey tho...just add in standard room type perhaps

[@bobbyjj5080]

4:18 looks like it's rusting indoors?!?

[@jusbenme1]

The first couple of trailers ok decent pricing but when you said 29k or more that does not make sense at all

[@jonschmitz7189]

13,000 starting for the off road. 29k was loaded

[@georgedreher2322]

@@jonschmitz7189 Look at Bean & Escopod - $$$

[@321southtube]

Outstanding homeless shelter!

[@craighall1452]

Do you sell these in Washington state?