5 Reasons To Buy A Hiker Trailer  

Take a look at my first video where I put a down payment on a Hiker Trailer and Jordan gives me a factory tour!

It’s on my list of trailers to look at!

Glad you went with a Hiker Trailer !! See ya down the road!!

You're gonna LOVE this thing. Such outstanding build quality...and very light.

I bought my Hiker HD for the low weight, and ability to store in my garage vs storage. For a solo female camper it is perfect for me and my adventure pug!

Been watching a lot of Hiker a trailer videos. We ordered our EOR about 3 weeks ago. Hopefully will be picking it up in May. We just live north of Columbus IN about 30 minutes away. Main reason we bought HT is the cost for what we get and the fact we are so close to their plant.

I second your reasons, and add to it the fit & finish of the Hiker. Their builds are quality custom builds, not some typical mass produced rv/camper off of an assembly line. I checked into a few “off-road” campers, and didn’t see the quality I found in Hiker. Can’t wait to see everything you’ve done to it at MOORE! Love the videos!

I recently bought a used Hiker from a big box rv dealer and they knew nothing about the trailer and its accessories. I decided to call Hiker and see if they could give me the original specs if I gave them the VIN. They said they should be able to and would get back with me. Less than two hours later, the owner contacted me and spent over an hour of his time to tell me about the trailer and its upgrades. That to me is way above and beyond for something he is not making a dime on the second time around. Btw, I’m commenting on this as I lay in the trailer on my first trip. Couldn’t be happier with my setup (5x9 2020 MR that would now be an XL). Got 17.5 mpg from North Alabama to the Florida Gulf Coast in my Jeep Wrangler.

Great video! The cost and that buffet menu of add-ons that you can build as you go, it’s really hard to beat that business model

The Hiker was on my short list when I was researching trailers. Saw one last year at the campout Micheal KB9VBR orginized. Very nice trailers. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours, Kyle.

Bought MR Deluxe. Main reading was that could pick and choose from options. Felt I could deck it out myself, which I have done. Light enough to pull be my Toyota Highlander.

I also got a 5x10 XL. Hoping to take delivery of it in the next week or two. My reasons basically mirror yours.

I went with the Hiker (picked up my 5x10 MRXL in December) for cost and capability. I wanted an EOR but the wife wanted the 10’ (EOR only goes to 9’) so we compromised meaning she got her way. I enjoy doing the BDR routes out West and the Hiker is a great platform for the price. The MRXL may not be rated for some parts of these but I’ll be doing them anyway.

I bought a Hiker because of low weight, close proximity to the company, and ability to customize. I was never going to buy a big expensive camper. It was going to be a tear/square drop for me. I had it narrowed down to 3 last summer, which was no easy task, there are so many options, but It ended up being a choice if Hiker, Runaway, or Camp Inn's Road Toad. After I ordered my Hiker (HWD) last Winter, Bean put out a scaled down, lighter version that I really liked. Anyway, I believe I will be very happy in my Hiker this season 😊

Hikers are great campers. I went with the InTech Flyer Persue. Same size as the Hiker with a comparable price. Good luck! Might want to check on the tow capacity of your Taco. 8K is a bit much.

Welcome to Hiker ownership 👍. Picked up our Mid Range XL 5x9, in Columbus back in Sept. 2022. My reasons were size and cost, and the ability to add things as I want. I prefer the wood over the sheetmetal choices out there, mainly due to I spent a career in the Navy, served aboard 5 ships, and have no desire to ever sleep in a metal enclosure again, lol. I've kept the interior of the trailer very basic. Just a trifold Twin-sized mattress (just me and my pup). Nothing fancy at all, I'm just sleeping in it. I did add curtains :) .I haven't weighed our rig, and I take a lot of stuff, even though my normal "campout" is never more than 3 nights, and all at established campgrounds. Pull it with a 2018 F150 SuperCrew, 5.0 engine, and get roughly 14-15 mpg, not only because of the gear hauled, plus the hills here in western/central Kentucky don't help. Having a rtt on top of the Hiker doesn't help with aerodynamics either. Customer service is always quick to return a phone call or email when I have a question. Oh. I did order the cover, as mine is outside 24/7. Won't fit in the garage due to the rtt.

I've been looking for a camping trailer to go along with my new Toyota 4Runner ham radio adventure rig. There are so many brands! The square drop looks like a much more efficient use of space. I am looking at the InTech Flyer Pursue. Did you look at those? The Hikers look cool, too, but I live in Washington state. Lots of boutique builders here in the PNW, too.

Curious if you considered/compared TCTEARDROPS trailers before purchasing your Hiker? If so, what was your deciding factor(s) to sway you to the hiker - I find myself in that situation currently is why I ask. They both seem to have advantages.

Good info.,like so much about the trailer and community.still undecided with all the wood tho.

First great decision: Not buying an RV.

I’ve got the 5x9 midrange in that midnight blue with the AC on top and the fridge box . My trailer is fairly heavy , I’m guessing it’s 2200 lbs loaded . My Jeep gets 14mpg pulling it at 65 mph top speed (because it’s a Jeep) I also have a 3500 ram truck with the Cummins that you can’t tell any difference when pulling the Hiker, maybe drops back to 18-20 mpg . I really love my trailer , we have had so much fun with it. We’ve been all over the place with it , logged aprox. 3000 miles since we picked it up in August of 23. I was camping in FL the other day next to a guy with a Boreas off-road square drop pulling with a newer Toyota 4Runner , he said his trailer was 2100lbs and he was getting 14mpg . I am very curious how your Toyota Tacoma pulls your trailer in the mountains and how you like it after a few long trips. I am entertaining getting a new Tacoma but the guy with the Boreas said the 4Runner was underpowered and not a good pulling vehicle. He also had been EVERYWHERE and logged many miles . Thanks for the video and I will subscribe.

“Next video Columbus OH”? I know you probably reviewed 100 times.

No. Not now. Not ever. Camping is supposed to be “roughing” it. Not like pulling a VRBO along with you. Plus on a really difficult trail there is a good chance it’s going to roll. I’ll stick to a cap on my Gladiator.