Thank you! I've been debating doing a series of videos about where we've been as I add pins to the map. It seems like they wait for the camera too turn on to drink a few gallons and kill a squeaky toy 😁
That sounds like a great set up! You can’t go wrong with a Toyota and I love those trailers. I imagine it feels like you’re not towing anything at all.
You may already know this, carry an extra set of wheel bearings with all the mileage you put on your trailer, it can happen and being out in the middle of nowhere having those bearings will save you also I carry a small cordless grease gun for my wheel bearings and a small inexpensive torque wrench to torque the wheels properly, also it helps me a lot since I am off roading most of the time is the dust, so before opening my rear kitchen or my side doors I carry a small portable blower that’s cordless and uses the same battery as the grease gun and I blow off the trailer this way when I open the door no dust gets in and I carry that in my tongue box really helps a lot.
I actually hadn't thought to bring replacement bearings and grease gun with me. I'm always worried about a flat tire. Have you had bearings go while out camping? And the blower is a great idea! That fine road dust gets EVERYWHERE no matter how tightly everything is sealed up.
@@adventuredawgs yes I’ve had bearings go out on me and fortunately I have them I just pulled the wheel off I always carry extra tools popped in the new bearings and I was good to go, I don’t know if your axle has a rubber cover on the end if it does pull off the rubber cover put the grease gun on the nipple and pump the grease in and I pretty much do it on every trip most of my trips are over 300 miles round-trip so you can’t go wrong by squirting just a little bit of grease in there.
@@FieldWorxoverlandadventures well it looks like I have something else to dig into. I have bearing buddies installed but I think now I have a bit more shopping to do. Oh darn 😉
I ABSOLUTELY love my td as well.. looks a lot like your's and yes I love people asking me about it.. ask a matter of fact I have tons of pamphlets from the company that made it, if people show a real interest....just found your vids yesterday and love them... you're so down to earth like me and I love your facial expressions... I have a hot red road toad abode from Camp Inn and it's my new BFF...take care
Helloooooo fellow TD owner. Welcome and I’m glad you’ve found us and you’re enjoying the videos. I’m actually shocked that more people don’t have them or they aren’t more popular. That’s so cool that you hand out pamphlets and you better believe I checked out their site. They are almost identical other than the inside shelf! Safe travels 🙌🏻
YES I totally get that. I know that I hate it when I watch a video for info and it's like "oh here comes the sales pitch". If I find something great that I think people would want to know about then sure. Honestly. But I'm a long way from selling my soul. And what did you think of the drink? 😉
so I had a 6foot 7inch neighbor ask me the other day how I liked my td camper.. he was so impressed by it as he's seen it in my garage and front drive... I'm not sure I would be insulted by "tiny camper" ... for once I think guys are speaking the truth actually
@@bikingal4283 you’re absolutely right. A ton of any conversation is the tone and body language. Most guys I’ve met are really cool and just don’t know how to start a conversation. There is that tiny few though that are so condescending… 😑
I get that teardrop campers aren't for everyone and it's been a great piece of gear for my travel situation. Unless you're trying to tell me that I need more sun...😀
I love my small camper. It’s an Aliner Ascape and I can relate to all of these. I’m getting much better with the towing anxiety. We’re supposed to think just not overthinking 😮 For those on the fence about getting a camper, I’d say just do it. It really is so much fun.
I could not agree with you more! Tuck the brain aside a bit and just have fun with it. The trailer I mean. I took a look at your trailer model and it is so cool!
@@adventuredawgs I have the Ascape Grand, no shower, which is fine. I’ve always tented so this is such a step up for us. It’s small but perfect for my needs. Happy Camping!
I used to haul a 2000 lb tent trailer with a Nissan pickup that had a 4 cylinder engine. It struggled on hills, but other than that it got the job done. In retrospect a lttle more power would have been great, but I definitely should have had electric brakes. Towing the trailer noticably increased my stopping distance and I got a bit stressed a few times when someone passed me and slowed down quickly. In 2018 I purchased a new F150 and an 18 ft travel trailer. The trailer had electric brakes and the truck had an electronic brake controller. After adjusting the sensitivity of the brake controller my stopping distance when towing was essentially the same as when I wasn't towing anything at all. I sold my truck and trailer, but if I decided to buy another trailer I would go with a small teardrop that could be hauled with an suv. My 18 foot travel trailer had many creature comforts, but there were some downsides as well. It was awkward to get the trailer backed into tight spots and a lot of my comforts were unavailable to me if I didn't have a fully serviced site. Also, I had to store the trailer outside, which wasn't my first choice. After a while I came to realize that what I basically needed was a good comfortable bed and enough storage for the essentials. I typically stay at campgrounds that have shower and washroom facilities, so I sleep in my SUV using a bed platform and I cook with my Jackery or a butane stove. I don't cook a lot as I eat at restaurants while I'm out during the day. This simple solution seems to work best for my wife and I. Thank you for the video and safe travels!
I know EXACTLY what you mean about stress when you have to brake suddenly when you're pulling a trailer. I've had a few moments of choice language when someone cuts in front of me and then decides to slow down. I think you're onto something sleeping in the SUV. It must be so much easier to just park and be done. If it wasn't for the dogs, I'd have probably gone with something similar. AS much as I like the idea of a bigger trailer, ithe one I have works great for me right now. Thank you for joining the community. Take care and safe travels!
Its clever and all and rah rah, but, for this writer I LIKE indoor plumbing and showers! Ditto, the fact that I do not want to crawl around like a slug. And last, the stern kitchen is all fine and dandy in 'the warm Californian sun" {insert muscik here} but what do you do in a monsoon, or a blizzard, or a hurricane. Nope, on the RARE occasion I go camping, I take a military surplus large tent; add some 'amenities' to it, and sleep like a human being. When I am done, fold it up, stow it and done. No extra $ to make it legal, no extra wear and tear on the tow vehicle and more. Even better, Motel 3.5 makes a lot of sense; cost of trailer & misc vs hotel fees
I totally get where you’re coming from. There is no one size fits all to anything and that includes camping and travelling. For me, the convenience of parking and sleeping far outweighs the set up and take down of tents in the rain (which seems to always be my luck). Not to mention that the trailer has almost paid for itself with the savings that come from not having to spend money on hotels/motels. Those pet fees add up like nobody’s business. But I will say that in the case of cooking in extreme weather, a tent isn’t going to cut it in a monsoon, blizzard, or hurricane either. But then again, neither would I. That’s a perfect time to find a local restaurant 😁
You have no idea how happy that makes me and I super excited for you! I want to hear all about when you go for it. If you have any questions, ask away because I'm someone can answer it if I can't 🙌
That is what I love about it! I used to struggle finding a hotel that would take three dogs and not charge more than the room in pet fees. Now we can pull over almost anywhere and it's so little we can fit almost everywhere. Was there anything about yours that you didn't expect?
@@adventuredawgs Yes, I got one with heat and AC, did a few mods, but could never find data on how often I would need to fill up tank, last year I filled my tank once. Due to the bathroom issue, it's hard to find a person to travel with. Also upgraded the mattress.
Oh the mattress is the best upgrade to make! Only needing to use one tank a year sounds pretty good to be so comfortable. That's something that wouldn't have occurred to me but I'll definitely keep in mind if I upgrade my rig. Thank you!@@sirjaymill
