Thanks for stopping by Cosmo! Such a pleasure to meet you and enjoyed our discussion. Our team is standing by if anyone has questions or would like to learn more! ~Robbie
Hi Robbie, Hikers complete transparency, quality control and willingness to meet the customers needs speaks for itself. Thanks for providing a small glimpse into Hikers philosophy, support, and quality control. I had no idea of the volume of RVs at all levels Hiker is able to produce in a time of global shortages. What you see is what you get! Many Thanks =Cosmo
Great video Cosmo . Robby and his team at Hiker Trailers in Indiana are the best. We have had our Hiker Trailer ( which is fully loaded ) since the end of February 2022 and we love it.
I was impressed with the place and the willingness to be flexible to the buyers needs. They listen and aim to please. Nice people too! Robbie dove in to help me in every way possible. I really appreciated his help. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Hiker Trailers is one of my favorites...if I was going this route I'd go with just a base unit and skip bells and whistles keep the cost way down. More or less perfect for the person who'd like to build his own from scratch but doesn't have the space or resources to do it....get this instead and then DIY all the customization to make it yours. Thanks for sharing Cosmo!
We ordered one of the basic ones. We have owned an 30' RV and it was a PIA to tow, store, and maintain and the kids wanted to spend camping time watching the TV. Our goal was to have all the camping gear stored in the Hiker and we could easily hook-up and go on a whim.
Hi Kevin. I hear it all the time now. People are downsizing! Fuel prices and a desire for simplicity have accelerated that migration. I agree pry the kids away from the screen! Randomness of nature is priceless. Enjoy. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
What a coincidence. Hi Cosmo, I watched many of your videos learning about teardrops, heaters, solar charging and whatever else, up dating myself to this kind of camping. I am a long-time tent camper. This morning I am taking an online tour of Hiker and seeing my new build for the first time. So, thank you for this post and many of your other productions; it’s helped me out. This is my first comment here. I had to share my surprise seeing you at Hiker.
Good Morning Jeffrey! Thanks so much for dropping in and sharing. I camp a lot and I see what is popular in the field and this was a natural. I saw several Hikers when I was in the Main North Woods. Hikers were very popular there with the rough dirt road crowd. I am not for hire and I only feature companies I feel are well run and turn out a good value/quality trailer. Looking forward to hearing from you more often! I started this channel to help fill gaps I had when I was diving into teardropping so your comment is music to my ears! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 and contributing to the conversation! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Wow really nice trailer. Great options and very affordable. Some thing I will keep in mind for sure. I see you’re listening to Santana at the end. I still always think of you when I hear Jango. Lol I miss you my friend I hope you come this way soon.
@@CosmoWeems let’s definitely dance around the fire and sing. I remember your stories of working at the concert venue. Our taste in music is very similar. Your choice of Santana reminded me of driving through the upper peninsula . I hope you’re loving that new trailer.
After watching the video with the Camp Inn guys I thought you might be going with them for your next rig. But understand why you went with another vistabule. Looking forward to your journeys in it
Hi Tinadawg You are correct. I had it to do over and I chose Vistabule again. However to get a good understanding of trailers its a good idea to look are several brands. So I feature ones I like and trailers I bump into. I have no affiliation with any company and I do not accept money for my tours! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I enjoy seeing all the different types of tear drop trailers and other type of small trailer campers. And they all have different functions for different folks. But for pure artistry and esthetics I don’ t think any compare with the Vistabule. The Vistabule is just so pleasing to look at.
I could not agree more! I LOVE my Vistabule but truly enjoy seeing how other companies are approaching the RV offerings. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Yes we are fortunate to have so many great choices at all price levels. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
We love our Hiker! Have mid range and the 270 awning is best! Two doors with windows in doors. Slide out galley tray. No heat or AC but living in Colorado it’s fine and max fan is great. Solar prep and we bought portable panels. Makes it feel like you have tripled your space. We paid $about 14k. But fyi Colorado plant was like 18 month wait!
Hi Jonelle. Nice I am using portable solar panels to. I love them and on my setup I can stay off grid in any weather as long as i want! Longest trip was a month off grid. Loved my energy independence. I was impressed with the huge range Hiker offers and their willingness to work with the customers needs. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
really enjoyed the video Cosmo , when it comes to the small micro trailers I'd have to say these overland style trailers are my favorite , and as far as integrating the plug&play power stations weather it's ecoflow or any other reputable brand is a slick idea.
Hi Duane! Yes many RV companies are on to the simple idea of integrating a portable power station now. It costs almost nothing and provides great flexibility! I seem to love all small trailers! Regards =Cosmo
Thanks Wade! I am enjoying the nomad/teardrop culture end to end! Its a lot of fun. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Congratulations! Nature awaits you (lots of adventures too). My channel is all about getting into teardrop trailer'ing. I hope you will subscribe (or at least drop in now and then and let me know how its going. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Thanks Danny, I think I would simply get a larger RV depending on a lot of things. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Robbie is "what you see is what you get". Very happy to feature Hiker on my videos. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
I dont see why not. Solar is a 12V circuit. The generator would connect to the AC input on the trailer. v 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
They offer an A/C but I cant remember where they put it. Robbie is very helpful and like to chat so if you need more info give him a call. They showed a roof mounted RV AC in the video but a traditional plug and pay 5000 BTU is a more economical/standard option. Any thing with the letters RV on it is shorthand for bend over. Sorry I let you down James! I will try harder next time. Happy Camping =Cosmo
Regarding higher speed baja style leaf spring suspension..what speeds does hiker recommend for baja style teardrop off roadin? If its Baja Speeds...thats one helluva teardrop..
Sorry I do not have any hard data. But it probably depends on the condition of what you are driving over! I look in the rear vide mirror. If there is bounce I slow down. Hiker has a nice setup with the proven shock and leaf spring suspension. You can do a lot of firming up on a leaf spring with spring helpers easily. Shock is to keep the tire in the road in bumps. Enjoy 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Many happy campers in these rigs. I saw more than one in the Maine North woods which is all wilderness trails. They seem to have a model for every need! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
No condensation with a Propex. It has a heat exchange box. Combustion fumes and moisture never enter the trailer! I love my Propex and dont want to an additional fuel. Get what works for you! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Been watching your videos for a while, I also follow this company, and unless I'm mistaken they have raised their prices to a base of $6000 for the entry model ?
Hi Tony. Nice to share our outdoor interests. Of course I have no intent to mislead. Lumber prices have risen 100% at time. Raw material prices are anything but stable on a global scale! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
For an accurate reading you should contact Hiker Trailer. They are very helpful. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Ha ha ha. ya and they run on bananas not oil! I am an avid bicyclist but I never met a bicycle trailer that I like. I am a panniers man. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E_LMFakfJjQ.html 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
@@CosmoWeems, my EBike charges off my solar generator and solar panels. There are many German bike trailer videos, but they don't have accelerator only EBikes like here.
E bikes are growing in popularity her in USA. RV can take them rather than a car and use them as a second vehicle for travel. I interviewed a shop owner but have not been able to fit it into my videos. My audience is very focused on what they want to see. I bicycle a lot. I use traditional human banana powered bicycle (road, mountain and folding). =Cosmo
I hear ya! I am in New Jersey its been in the high 90s for a week topping out at 97. I was camping off grid and would have caught fire without a 12V fan. I agree - get what you need for sure! 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Ya 85% of Hiker trailer buyers do not finance however Hiker offers financing at a reasonable rate! I could not fit it into the video but Robert senior spoke about this in detail. If you desire financing contact Hiker for more information (before interest rates go higher). 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Bob was serious on the prices. I suggest you call him and see what $5.5k buys. Luxury accommodations will cost you more. But we all know this. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅
Thanks Kevin The video conveyed 42 min of usable information. Including bone headed decisions I comment on like getting one door and no windows. But of course hard core livability pointers like these are wasted on some. Your shooting videos are nice. Matt Dewitt has a lot of good videos on Hiker maybe he is more your style. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘! ✅ Check my other videos ru-vid.comvideos SUBSCRIBE ru-vid.com =𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓶𝓸 ✅