Review of our Runaway Camper

[@lego65100]

Great little introduction to the Runaway camper! I especially enjoy how well you've utilized the space, and the fact that you are able to take Herky on every vacation because of the camper. I only learned about the Runaway campers yesterday, and I'm glad your video popped up in my recommended list. You and your wife seem like the kind of people I'd enjoy meeting on my travels. :-) Thanks for sharing your setup with us!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Amy Pope thanks for watching our video. Hope it was a help to you. Herky lets us use his camper to take him places :)

[@Hanginwithherky]

And we hope to meet you one day.

[@averysmallcampervan]

Love the ambiance! Everything - from the fire pit to the laundry in the background! I'm amazed at the room inside - I was expecting the usual teardrop layout, with nothing but bed inside. Pleasantly surprised. I'm glad I found your channel - I'll be working my way through the travel videos next.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for subscribing. We love this little camper. Honestly we can afford larger but this thing is so handy we see no need for it at this time. As we get older our needs may change but for now it’s perfect.

[@brianmcdaid3178]

I enjoyed your video. I went with Runaway's Cool Camp XL due to the lousy 1,000 lb towing capacity on my 2016 Chevy Impala and I truly love my little "bed in a box". I'm single, so the smaller size fits me quite comfortably. It is a dream to tow. Straight and stable even in a 35 gusting to 45 mph crosswind. To the other commenters who are considering the Runaway I will say that the Shives family are wonderful people to work with and produce a quality product at a great price. Some tips to newcomers to Runaway camping. Not all campgrounds have a standard 110 household type outlet. Get adapters to go from 50 to 30 amp and 30 amp to 110 household outlet. I also added a 12 volt battery and a 20 watt solar panel. I'm an apartment dweller and store my Runaway in a storage facility that does not have electric hookups in the trailer spots. The solar panel not only charges the battery on the road but also maintains the battery charge while the trailer is in storage. Safe and happy camping to you all.

[@rohtati1020]

Great advice, THANK YOU!! 👍👍🌷

[@stevearndt1120]

I enjoy your video and the more I look at the runaway trailers the more I like them.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Steve Arndt our Runaway has been great for us

[@CGR89]

Saw one of these on the highway driving up from Florida yesterday, made me want to look into them. Great video, really makes me interested in getting one.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching. It’s a great camper and the people who own them are fun to be around. People who enjoy the simple things in life.

[@AlFonso-p6p]

I agree with you. Hands down the best thing to do is to build your own camper in your own way! yes! Though if for some reason you can't; the runaway is definitely the next best way to go. Originally I was looking for a u-haul style utility trailer to do my camper build. The price and space was really ideal for me BUT it was still too heavy for my tiny car to pull down the road :( Unfortunately my car is NOT a tow vehicle... Eventually I came across the runaway and couldn't believe that there was a way to tow a camper with my tiny car!!! Tall enough to stand up in and wide enough to lie down in with doors, electricity, and even a friggin air-conditioner!!!! XD It was an awesome investment!!! :) No regrets!

[@llnrs4ever6023]

Thanks for the laughs, Herkey. That was fun to watch him get into his tote, while y'all filmed and talked.

[@Hanginwithherky]

He had all his treasures in there. :)

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

Great information. I can’t wait until I get mine. You have done a great job decorating.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks we have made a few changes since this video mostly we switched out the bed to a queen.

[@havevanmusttravel]

Very good video! Thanks for sharing your experience with the Runaway camper. Looks like you two have everything well thought out and situated. I did see and enjoy the video you and Charles made comparing the 4x8 and 6x8 models. It was VERY well done and should answer most any ones curiosity as to which camper would suit their needs. I am excited about the Runaway campers. I live a couple of hours away from where they are made and plan to make a trip to see them soon.

[@Hanginwithherky]

We have owned ours for three years and have no regrets.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for the kind words Charles has a new channel Moment by Moman you may want to check out

[@janebray9392]

We bought a 12ft Taylor Coach and then joined Boondockers Welcome..we have a 4 month trip all across northern states then down thru southern states...about 27 altogether...we also get a lot of attention..especially when we tell them we have a queen bed, toilt, shower, kitchen🤣😂🤣we have a hyundai suv 4cyl standard trans. So we are glad our trailer is 1560lbs...(towload:2800)your dog is sooo cute!!! ❤Herky❤

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching

[@VegasHikes]

Great video fellow Hoosier !! I just started looking/researching the Runaways. Thanx..

[@mikemead2315]

Really like the cargo net idea to store pillows etc!

[@Hanginwithherky]

We really like it too. It started out like.......let’s give this a try.....then we really liked it

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Always nice to see people relaxin' in front of a fire ,even in a garage. Nice camper but stuffed with well , stuff. Married life does that to you.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching. The camper is set up for a two week Roadtrek with two people and a dog. We have some decorations also but we like it to feel home like.

[@rubicontraveler4145]

This just sold me. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching. There are lots of jeepers in the Runaway bunch. Safe travels

[@brianmcdaid3178]

Rubicon Traveler , If you are in the market for this type of camper, the Runaway is an excellent choice. They offer a good selection, are wonderful people to work with, and their trailers tow straight and stable. I love my Cool Camp XL. I went with the smaller trailer as my Chevy Impala only has a 1,000 lb towing capacity. Pricing can't be beat. Website is runawaycampers.com. Happy camping.

[@Sig721Tau]

What holds your Ranger back isn't the little 4-cyl engine, its the four speed transmission. My old Ranger had the 4 spd transmission with the 3.0L V6 and it hauled a lot of wood materials for my construction projects.

[@Hanginwithherky]

It’s now at 285k it’s served me well. We may upgrade one day. Thanks for watching!

[@mlangfordoutdoor]

I like your camper the one I just finish building is 5 foot wide teardrop, but my next build will be one like yours 6 feet wide and a raised bed. I can say I dont miss our 27 foot what a night mare to pull-but the space was great. We do love out little camper though, but I will build again.

[@Hanginwithherky]

We like the 6 wide because we can sleep East /West. It tucks in behind the Escape pretty well but a 5 wide would be less wind resistance I think.

[@mlangfordoutdoor]

Nice review love the 6 x 8 so I think my next build will be 66 x 8 our tow vehicle will tow this just fine as it is the 3.5 twin turbo ford. See yall at the camp site

[@rohtati1020]

Very informative, thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@mickeyauthement6898]

Great video. Answered some questions I had about tow vehicles. Thanks mucho!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Mickey Authement thanks for watching

[@michaelconder3488]

Hello , I believe we met in the country near Nashville Tn . We were crossing a beautiful , long bridge . We were taking pictures of ourselfs at the over look as you were crossing With the Runaway camper . Your lady offered to take our photo and did , how sweet of her .

[@sc1212able]

Thank you for sharing your Runaway, nice layout, I'm been thinking about buying one, but I also have been looking at cargo trailers, I like the added head room in the cargo trailer and having that back door I can turn into a storage area, I travel from Florida to north central Indiana often, my son lives in Kokomo and stationed at Grissom Air Base............

[@Hanginwithherky]

sc1212able thanks for watching. We pass through Kokomo often. What ever you end up with as a rig travel safe and enjoy life on the rode.

[@sc1212able]

@@Hanginwithherky I'm only 11 miles from the Runaway headquarters here in florida, going down tomorrow and take a good long look and ask a 1000 questions.

[@nomadicgoddess3648]

@@sc1212able check out Weeroll in Ocala. They are converted cargo trailers and are superior quality compared to runaway. I have visited both companies

[@rohtati1020]

@@Hanginwithherky Road.

[@bobtawilger359]

Nice setup!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Bob Tawilger thanks we really enjoy having it

[@H.pylori]

The little dog stole the show! What is the cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of these trailers? Maintenance issues and intervals? No one seems to mention this. Thanks. Thumbs up!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching. We try to keep it loaded wt under 1500 lbs. I will have to refer you to the company web site. Minimal maintenance on the unit that is why you don’t see much on it. Grease wheel bearing each year. Check lug nuts every so often. Thanks for the comments on Herky he is a big hit every place we go.

[@ladylucy5591]

Very informative. Thank You so much.

[@NMdesertracer]

Thats a nice setup!

[@Hanginwithherky]

NMdesertracer thanks for watching. We love our Set-up

[@tonyalewis9053]

My 4.0 liter v6 Ranger 4 x 4 would tow that little camper and the Escape; it Depends on the motor & Transmission. Looks like you did a good job on the interior. Thanks for the tour.

[@ritaweygint4038]

Nice review!

[@genecromer3261]

Question about towing your trailer with the HHR. Was the trailer set up as it is now? Did you release any videos towing your trailer with the HHR.. My wife and I will be placing an order for our trailer, but are torn between size and the 1000 lb tow capacity of My 2010 HHR. We've seen Charles videos and was very informative. Thank you. Love the videos the two of ya put out. Give Herky a belly rub..

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching. Back when we were using the HHR we were not on KZbin. In fact we never intended to be on KZbin. We started posting videos for our Grandkids and somehow we ended up with a bunch of subs. We really have not made any changes to our setup. The HHR did just fine we just have to keep a eye on the weights. You will have a blast with your Runaway we look forward to meeting you one day.

[@genecromer3261]

We appreciate the the feedback.

[@edwhite4992]

Very nice setup! If you had it to do over would you add a rear window or door? Trying to decide on that myself.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Door it’s a pain making the bed without it.

[@marcelom3514]

Great camper! Did you ever miss not having a roof vent/fan specially when you are in FL?

[@Hanginwithherky]

We have a clip on fan we place in the window. I don’t want to put a hole in the roof but some people have put fans in them.

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

As a possible future owner, I enjoyed this video. Especially how easy it is to get inside. I also thought you would have to "crawl". Thanks for sharing this.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for the feed back. Please be sure to check out our other videos on you-tube to follow our adventures in our Runaway. We do not normally talk about the camper much but you will be able to get additional information on how we use it.

[@something3441]

I like these campers, however ,,lol Ive been looking at the teardrops also and the one thing missing on theses seem to be a kitchen galley. Seems like a lot more room than a tear drop looks like something in a kitchen could be added

[@Hanginwithherky]

Some folks get a back door and turn back into a kitchen. We prefer the extra space. It’s a matter of personal preference

[@leslieharris2536]

Awesome! Thanks for showing the inside set up too! Is that a full size bed turned sideways? Would a queen fit in there? How do you have it up off the floor?

[@Hanginwithherky]

It’s a full with about 3 inches cut off the length. A queen will fit but we wanted the extra space in the door way. I built a frame of wood for it to set on. Thanks for watching

[@kathybowen708]

Vinny asks , why the extra straps on the air conditioner cover ?

[@Hanginwithherky]

This model year they came with those straps.

[@garygoldsmith9844]

Thank you for the tour! Do you have one or two doors? Thanks!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Gary Goldsmith two doors one on each side. As a option some people also get a back door. We do not have one. Thanks for watching

[@meandyou2469]

I'm thinking of buying one since I'm retired and just me and my dog.it would be great fun.

[@Soulreclaimer65]

The dog around 11 minutes killed me ROFL

[@Hanginwithherky]

Soulreclaimer65 yep, he runs the show. He’s the best little guy he loves that camper. Thanks for watching

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great info Cheers, Patrick

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching.

[@monkeypig8379]

Great set up. I'm jealous. How do you anchor the shelve under the AC. Does that bungie help keep the microwave not falling down. I assume you take down all the stuff while you are driving. Thanks for the great video.

[@Hanginwithherky]

It’s anchored with tiny L brackets. The micro has never fallen down. We never take anything down but the lamp. Drove RT 66 all the way to California everything stayed in place. The nicknacks over the windows have adhesives on them.

[@tomgerth414]

well done as usual - I think I'll buy a Runaway! oh, wait....

[@Hanginwithherky]

Tom Gerth you need a matching set

[@cynthiashaul5336]

Great video! I've been subscribed for a while and enjoy your travels. My husband and I also own a Runaway, and we were wondering what brand of mattress you have in yours. I like your arrangement.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Signature Sleep Memoir 6 Inch Memory Foam Mattress with CertiPUR-US certified foam, Full www.amazon.com/dp/B005A4OPFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_HAhvCbBF4VQ5Y

[@Hanginwithherky]

We recently added a foam topper for a little extra comfort. Thanks for following along

[@chivasmom2024]

Nice setup! I have a couple of questions; first can you cook over that gas campfire? Or is it only for heat? Second, how high is your bed frame? Doesn't look like a lot of room from the bottom of the window to the floor.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching, the campfire is for heat and atmosphere. We do not use it for cooking. The bed frame is 8 inches off the floor.

[@chivasmom2024]

@@Hanginwithherky Campfire is pretty neat. I hope to one day have a Runaway and travel like y'all do. Such fun and Herky is awesome :)

[@patrickio8084]

@@Hanginwithherky Does your head touch the ceiling if you sit upright (no slouching or leaning forward or backward) on the bed for either or both of you? How tall are each of you?

[@Hanginwithherky]

Patrick O'Flaherty I am 5’9” I have the bed 8” off the floor and my head clears the roof.

[@rockford2523]

How tall are you guys? We have the Range Runner as well but at 6’3” for me and 5’4” for my wife, we have to sleep lengthwise. We love our Range Runner and so do our dogs! Happy camping.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Amtrak 2523 5’9” and 4”11 so we have no issues sleeping cross ways. Safe travels and thanks for watching.

[@rockford2523]

Thanks and maybe we’ll see you on the road. My family is from Fort Wayne.

[@beths9232]

My husband and I are 5ft 5in and 5ft 1in. Id like to add the back door and have Runaway partition off a small section for a kitchen area. Have you seen anyone do this? How does it look/work?

[@rockford2523]

beth S They make a Range Runner with a back area that opens. I would not do it to my unit. I’d screw it up!

[@Hanginwithherky]

beth S I have seen this done but you may have to ask runaway about this option

[@venuscruz6075]

Do you know if they make a cover to go over this while parked, I do not have a garage for storage.

[@Hanginwithherky]

We have a garage but others have used pop up covers I think.

[@tonyalewis9053]

You said you averaged 18 mpg pulling with your Escape; do you mind saying what you average without pulling? Thanks!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Tonya Lewis we get around 28 mpg. I have got as high as 19 to 20 towing. It mostly depends on head wind.

[@mikeerickson2412]

Do you find it difficult to see who’s coming up behind you when you’re using your escape to pull it being a 6 foot?

[@Hanginwithherky]

It can be an issue but I really don't notice. The benefit of the space makes up for it.

[@mikeerickson2412]

@@Hanginwithherky thanks for the reply

[@marcelom3514]

Do you find difficult to boondock at Walmart or other known locations that allowed overnight parking, since your Runaway it's not a self-contained/traditional travel trailer?

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for the comment. Our Runaway really is self contained. Everything we need is in there. It’s not your ordinary camper but we have and no issues parking it anyplace.

[@darthbullett]

What do you use to monitor camper temp when you leave Herky?

[@Hanginwithherky]

darthbullett Motorola Multi Sensor we pay a subscription of $5 per month for it.

[@RandisAdventures]

Princess says HI to Herky!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Randi's Adventures hello from Herky :)

[@PistachioFilmsLLC]

good tour thanks, Herky getting that toy out there, lol, we took our dog on our camping trip in august, and her toy fell out of the car before we left home, and she was mad the whole trip (kicking up the rug in our camping video), it was still in the driveway days later when we got back, lol.

[@markrogers6681]

Great Video! Is Herky a Havanses?

[@Hanginwithherky]

Mark Rogers Thanks for watching our video. Herky is a 2 year old Lhasa Apso. He is the second one we have owned. He is a great traveler and is well behaved. He never meets a stranger. He loves the runaway.

[@venuscruz6075]

What did you use to built your bed frame?

[@Hanginwithherky]

We used 1x2s to make a frame and then put 1/2 plywood over the top. I really don’t have a video of that. Sorry....

[@johnwoodruff5784]

Do you have a download for your Natchez trace?

[@Hanginwithherky]

John Woodruff I do not wish I could help. I did get a PDF off you the NPS site but I no longer have it saved. At each terminus they have visitors centers where you can pick up paper copies. It’s a great trip watch your speed as it’s enforced strictly.

[@vldarden]

Please explain the climate control set up you use for your dog. I have that same issue and have been searching for a solution.

[@Hanginwithherky]

We run the generator we have that runs the AC. The generator is locked to the trailer with a security cable. We have a sensor in the camper that monitors the temp and the power via cell signal. This is sent to a app on our phone. We can keep a eye on things at all times. MOTOROLA LTE/3G/4G Cellular-Connected MultiSensor Reports Temperature, Humidity, Water leaks, Acceleration/Earthquakes, Light Level, Power Loss, Model MC4000 www.amazon.com/dp/B07LB7Z49D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_bXB9EbR60TQAG Hope this helps

[@vldarden]

Hangin with Herky thank you.

[@vldarden]

Hangin with Herky if you don’t mind me asking, what generator do you use?

[@Hanginwithherky]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fou2e2aqhZmHo80 This will tell you all about our generator

[@erinsmith7285]

What brand of cassette toilet is that? Thanks!

[@Hanginwithherky]

Erin Smith it’s a Dometic, thanks for watching

[@James33160]

Where did you stay nights on the Trace?

[@Hanginwithherky]

James Montgomery there are free Campgrounds along the trace and we made use of them. They are first come first served so keep that in mind.

[@James33160]

@@Hanginwithherky Is there a site that tells where they are?

[@Hanginwithherky]

www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/maps.htm You can download the map from the web site. There is also Boondocking available on the parking lot of the visitors center in Natchez MS. As you drive the trace you can’t miss the camping it is well marked. It’s free but you are going to want to pull in before 3 in the afternoon because it fills up in the evening. Watch your speed as they enforce the 45 mph with no exceptions.

[@Hanginwithherky]

www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/camping.htm

[@picture10271982]

How did you get the bed inside? What size and what brand. Thanks!

[@Hanginwithherky]

You roll it up and take it through the door. Signature Sleep 6-Inch Memory Foam Mattress, Full. Thanks for watching

[@picture10271982]

Hangin with Herky, Thanks for getting back with me

[@carybarron5821]

@@Hanginwithherky How did you elevate the bed in the range runner? I know you had to shave some of the foam from mattress off.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Cary Barron I built a platform with 1x2s from Lowe’s it’s a common question I get. I wish I would have made a video but that is back before we were YouTubing search the runaway Facebook club page there are lots of good ideas on there.

[@carybarron5821]

Hangin with Herky I ask because I want to know how you keep it from sliding around in transport.../tyvm in advance

[@Vabasseroutdoors1]

Very nice video, new to your channel 👍

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for the comment. We try to post a new 6 to 8 min video each Sunday. The video released this afternoon we will be at Lake Itaska SP thanks for watching.

[@Vabasseroutdoors1]

Thanks 👍

[@jcole22370]

Love herkys trailer

[@Hanginwithherky]

It’s nice that he lets us use it. :)

[@wv9195]

can a hybrid car tow it? like camry or corolla

[@Hanginwithherky]

I have a friend that pulls his 4x8 with a Prius. He has been doing this for about 4 years.

[@craigpoppe8436]

What s that cool fire pit thing you had in the garage during the video?

[@Hanginwithherky]

Craig Poppe thanks we have moved to this fire pit as most parks have banned wood from outside the park. We have found it more convenient. The day we did this video it was -4. The fire was cozy but we only lit it during this video. Thanks for watching.

[@jmstew642]

What is the model and brand of the fire pit?

[@Mangler316]

Cool concept for a "winter camping" video. But the poor audio made it hard to hear and understand the conversation.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Michael Miller thanks for the feedback. We use a RODE mic it’s a good mic. The garage was empty causing echo. It was -4 outside so we had to make due. We are not professionals just trying to help some people out. Hope you were able to get something out of our video. Thanks for watching

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Is this the 4x8 or the 6x8?

[@Hanginwithherky]

It is a 6x8

[@yancytrostle9438]

Try inflatable kayaks

[@Hanginwithherky]

Good idea

[@lawmandod233]

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[@charlesmoman]

Sweet intro! : )

[@Hanginwithherky]

Charles Moman thanks for your help on that!

[@rhondalyn100]

Oh! My Goodness! This is SO CUTE inside! I want one...I want one! :-)

[@Hanginwithherky]

Thanks for watching. We love ours it fits our needs perfectly.

[@rohtati1020]

Very odd interview, "camping", fire inside of a garage... 😓

[@Hanginwithherky]

Roh Tati it was supposed to be a fun twist on things. Sorry you thought the interview was odd. We have had almost 25k views on it with 500 thumbs up and over 100 positive comments. I suppose it was not your type of video. Thanks for watching sorry it did not measure up.

[@rohtati1020]

@@Hanginwithherky Got it. It is a new concept to me but I have to say, it's creatve and unique. Thanks for sharing such creativity. 👍👍🌹