From A to Egg: My Trailer Changeover

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As I start modifications on my newly acquired Outback trailer, I make some comparisons to my old A-frame, as well as review what was recently customized by the manufacturer.
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10 мар 2020

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@KeylargoVideo 4 года назад

Last scene was hysterical!

@jaym9529 4 года назад

I like the new trailer better. Factory did an amazing job on repairs.

@evilcam 4 года назад

That ending was an expert level clinic on comical misdirection. On topic: The new trailer is looking pretty good. The old trailer is also still looking pretty good.

@lorismithokon9028 4 года назад

That last scene. That's what I call multitasking.

@slingshot1965 4 года назад

Dude, your killing me. That ending was the bomb 😂

@jayjayjay4788 4 года назад

Yes, and he dropped one for sure. LOL

@TravelingPhotographer 4 года назад

@@jayjayjay4788 LMAO

@gotsteem 3 года назад

I laughed out loud.. Spudhead humor at it's finest!

@jeanwest1058 4 года назад

OMG!! Your best video yet! The “romantic” music and the wine pouring did not prepare me for what came next! Hahahahaha you’re something else. Looking forward to more soon. And yes, I do like this one way more than the A frame. This is more like a home, in my opinion. Cheers!

@jayjayjay4788 4 года назад

Same thing here. I loved how the romantic music started, liked the picture, but then saw the toilet paper role in it and said in disappointed Whyyyyyyyyyy! (.....then I realized why) LOL

@concordep2504 4 года назад

Yeah me too that was brilliant

@TravelingPhotographer 4 года назад

My reaction too, Jean!

@JurgensJourneys 4 года назад

That's Slim ... pure and simple, Lol.

@michaelcolloton6971 4 года назад

I agree with everybody that this is one of Slim's for sure. The only significant difference between Slim's (and maybe your) style of camping is that I have a 75-pound dog that I have to attend to pretty much everywhere I go..

@JC.Journey 4 года назад

The factory performed an incredible job! This video was a very interesting & informative introduction with great comparisons. Since we own a 15' Escape, we know you made an excellent choice! We look forward to the upcoming modifications but mostly to some grand adventures! Great video my friend, complete with great humor (we thought for a moment we were going to meet Mrs. Potatohead!).

@tamiweber9409 4 года назад

Light, bright, comfy, cozy and the kitchen area looks great💖

@samstlm 4 года назад

Absolutely one of your best vids Slim. The end was brilliant. Like someone said, "hot sauce, you don't own it you just rent it". In your case you're well positioned for that philosophy!

@TravelingPhotographer 4 года назад

LOL

@samstlm 4 года назад

Bruce L. I think I heard that line on King of the Hill an old TV series. BTW I discovered your photography website...photography is one of my retirement interests - I’m going to spend some time on your site!

@TravelingPhotographer 4 года назад

@@samstlm Great, thanks for checking out my site. Feedback is always appreciated, too. Yes, I've been following and enjoying Slim for quite some time, living vicariously through his camping adventures, trying to determine what type of RV I'm going to start with.

@agoogleuser4624 4 года назад

I wasn't expecting the ending... made me laugh.

@loisaustin6200 4 года назад

Me too, took me a few minutes to realize what he was sitting on. lol

@johnlong5343 4 года назад

Right I forgot about the toilet 😂😂

@marshaloneagle4646 4 года назад

You are such fun. Looking forward to warching as you live in and tinker with the new trailer.

@tink5488 4 года назад

12:00 thanks for the visual comparison/representation easier to visualize when you can see it! Very happy to see you're enjoying your new abode, and I am excited to see you bring it on your adventures for many years to come.

@thetwilightteacher7007 4 года назад

OMG!! The ending was hysterical! LMAO

@crumble701 4 года назад

toilet paper rolls are in great demand right now, she would be appreciative!

@18564864 4 года назад

Come to northern va. Plenty here

@alant2419 4 года назад

Probably rationed to one sheet.

@HotCarTrack 4 года назад

Aussies are having fights in supermarkets over dunny paper, it's really bad at the moment.

@deanweis6085 4 года назад

@@HotCarTrack America too

@BRETTYZCAR 4 года назад

Hot Car Track they weren’t Aussies mate.

@boutthere3374 4 года назад

I really admire your ability to see the possibilities in something. You have a real gift Slim.

@danmanx2 4 года назад

Thanks for the video slim! I love your new trailer. I look forward to new videos and new adventures from you.

@cheryllapham6279 4 года назад

I really like how open and clean your new trailer is. Lovely. The ending - probably more info than I needed. :)

@lindamay9218 4 года назад

I installed my solar panels on the roof of my Jeep, so I can park my fiberglass trailer in the shade and the Jeep in the sun. I have driven off forgetting to unplug luckily nothing has been damaged.

@wildbill23c 4 года назад

I did that with my travel trailer once....completely forgot to unplug the power cord, luckily it just ripped the outlet out of the box, simple fix, but a great reminder to do a walk around, and then another one or have someone else do a walk around too before you drive away LOL.

@happycamper608 4 года назад

Linda May I saw a guy with a b class that pulled a trailer covered with solar, the batteries and controls were inside the trailer. He plugged his rig into the trailer.

@CriticalRoleHighlights 4 года назад

See if you can find magnetic contacts. I know they exist for audio cables and phone chargers for the specific purpose of easy disconnect in case your phone falls off the table or you walk away with your earbuds still plugged in.

@jmsteelmets 4 года назад

I love your videos Slim! I bought an A-frame this month partly based on your past videos. Can't wait to get it out on the road. Thanks for all your videos. They are super informative and entertaining. Can't wait to see your mods to the new camper.

@jermsman18 4 года назад

nice work so far, I can appreciate the thought and expertise you are putting into this. I will use your inspiration on my own 20ft travel trailer I have.

@wilfromindiana7852 4 года назад

OMG, takin' care of business...lol 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@flyinggyros9745 4 года назад

That ending is hilarious. Congrats on your new trailer. Alan

@charliethomas59 4 года назад

I love watching your adventures. I wish you very good luck with your new camper and looking forward seeing you working on the camper.

@harryedge1910 3 года назад

Thank you for all your wonderful work/videos! They are the best on RU-vid

@Lucy_Honeychurch 4 года назад

LOL. Watching this quietly at work and ended up bursting into laughter.

@beachysands4036 4 года назад

Lucy Honeychurch me too! 😉

@geraldhenrickson7472 4 года назад

The outback is a good choice. I have an archaeology friend who took his to Baja every year for nearly three decades. It worked well and needed little upgrading and repairs. When the weather turned nasty, we in tents were quite jealous. Looking good Slim!

@randallcunninghamjr.9270 4 года назад

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing future videos of your new adventures in the new trailer great job

@suesokoloski6644 4 года назад

We are enjoying your honesty of campers and can’t wait to see how you modify your egg!

@stevengoldwingnomad5086 4 года назад

Welcome to the fiberglass world! You just brightened our day ! (Again!)

@MrWayout55 4 года назад

I Love the new trail, now you have to name it !!! Great video's, God Bless.

@tinavestal2154 4 года назад

Fantastic and thorough comparison, thank you, I’m in the shopping stage myself and have gravitated towards the smaller , fiberglass trailers.

@rrr_rozell7992 4 года назад

Wow!!!! That is awesome! Congratulations, cant wait to see your adventures

@brucel399 4 года назад

Good morning. Another great video. But as you said, you had 4 years to do all your Mods to Abner. Let's get to camping. The mod videos can wait a bit. Cheers from Colorado

@boufd2008 4 года назад

Great ending ! I like the new rig. I'm looking forward to seeing whats in store.

@slowlane5032 4 года назад

An absolute salute to you and your new Egg. I like the kitchen. I hope you can Get on a good schedule with your videos because so many look forward to them. Welcome back Slim!

@ScubaJoe3 4 года назад

Love the new trailer! You and the factory did an excellent job rebuilding it. Looking forward to many more camping vids!!

@debra-vs 4 года назад

I’m so glad to see a video from you. I need this!

@scottc3029 4 года назад

I thought for a moment, we were going to get to finally meet Mrs. Potatohead @16:00 lol

@scottc3029 4 года назад

Jae Maa I missed that he said that, I just figured that ”Tator Tot” had to come from somewhere! Lol

@ThomasL2R 4 года назад

sweet new trailer, i vote to name it the "sweet potato"!

@faithrada 4 года назад

Awwww Good one.

@mr.different7494 4 года назад

I'll cast my vote here to. Great name!

@constancemiller3753 4 года назад

Sweet Potato rules!

@DianeSturlinXX 4 года назад

Perfect ☺️

@vivienne6004 4 года назад

Obvious, cleaver, hilarious, wish I'd thought of that!

@teamplanetaudioben 4 года назад

I wholeheartedly support the change. I absolutely love the new rig. Glad I found this channel. Me and the wife are looking for a camper just like yours. Great video

@mfsolutions 4 года назад

Great video... I appreciate your unstated skills like using a measuring tape properly, the excellent volume analysis and emphasizing benchmarking before you insulate. I would suggest you do your temperature comparison on a windless night to avoid bias! Looking forward to the results but I am thinking the egg will outperform the triangle.

@kormoranneu5715 4 года назад

Very interesting.....and the end was funny...I hope you have a good time with your new trailer.

@anitamitchell3452 4 года назад

I'm so excited for you Slim ... Love the work you had done so far. It's like you're in your own little bubble! Love it!!!!!! Can't wait to see what's next.

@waytoson 4 года назад

I ❤ how thorough you always are. Thank you for such great info...its much appreciated. TFS

@dennis78382 4 года назад

Good luck with the new rig and customizations! It’s a learn as you go process and it should work out excellent for you with your experience.

@gloria5873 4 года назад

HAHAHA!!!! You are toooo funny. I couldn't stop laughing at your ending. Made my day!

@1robertmkelly 4 года назад

The factory really did a great job on their modifications. Looks like it’s going to be a great camper for you !

@JW-xn3gk 4 года назад

Love it Slim! So happy for you....Great Adventures ahead for sure! Thanks for showin me the new rig, and letting me tag along..... God Bless!

@JackieL7474 4 года назад

Oh I am so glad I waited till the end to comment! Usually I say something great about your videos before I even watch them all the way through. But this time I waited and was in tears at the end laughing and you just made my day! You are so funny, talented, lucky, and I could go on and on! Your videos are not only the best, but always getting better! I also love your new trailer! Thank you for all your hard work of making these great movies for our viewing. :)

@thomasbordelon4149 4 года назад

EPIC! Too you Slim, too you. Love it.

@gloriagodfrey3899 4 года назад

I agree 100% with Jean West she nailed it. I have been seriously thinking about getting a fiberglass camping trailer, so I am glad that I found you again. A lot of great information.

@PiggyDash 4 года назад

Yay! DIY videos of yours are my favorite on youtube. I can't wait to watch them. As always, thank you for the great videos and please stay safe!

@phyllisullery9963 4 года назад

Love the trailer changes, and what an ending🤪🤪😁😁. Looking forward to all your changes and adventures.

@ShalimarPerfume 4 года назад

That's a really nice deluxe outhouse on wheels you got Slim. LOL.

@TimMcArdle 4 года назад

Looks good Slim. Your guys did an awesome job modifying your cabinet/ stove area and patching up the body. Look forward to following your future trips!

@robertvandenbrink5884 4 года назад

WOW! What a great way you redid your new trailer.

@Tuckerclan 4 года назад

How did you pour 2 perfectly even glasses of wine without really looking at it? Great video, keep 'em coming. I'll miss Abner, but welcome Eggder.

@helenmallazzo7094 4 года назад

I said the same thing once I saw the level of wine in the second glass.

@brettb8825 4 года назад

Congrats on the new digs, Slim. Still not sure why you took out the sink instead of covering it with a cutting board. But, you made it like you want/need and the work done looks great! Happy trails.

@Cecilia-fc3sg 4 года назад

Great video!! what an ending. So creative. And the new trailer is perfect! You made sense when you compared the two. Much more than if I would have tried to figure it out. Looking forward to seeing the videos to come! Thanks Slim.

@AnGhaeilge 4 года назад

Will be so much warmer for you and store heat better. Lovely little trailer Slim!

@jss27560 4 года назад

It's 4 seasons as such as there are no water lines to freeze. What would also be interesting would be a comparison of gas mileage.

@RealFableFox 4 года назад

This. Some also means there are air conditioner, and heater. In short, you can use it in any season. You might want to be connected (like at RV park) to seriously use the air conditioner (or at least as beefy generator). In short, it means the waterline is in the inside, warmed with the heater. It might cost you a lot in diesel generator fuel or rv campground fee - but for some this is required (those that do winter sport for example). So yeah, 4 season rated is actually a thing.

@Jeh110 4 года назад

OMG! Love this as many have said🤪. The ending made me laugh out loud.

@robertliburdi7375 4 года назад

I love your new camper! Looking forward to seeing more of your travels!!

@paulgw101 4 года назад

Love it! 😂 I appreciate the extra effort you put in to the visuals and explanations! 👍🏻

@paramonayala1224 4 года назад

As always a great video and hilarious skit at the end lol

@loisaustin6200 4 года назад

I think it might be called "in one end, and out the other."

@booniebuster4193 4 года назад

Slim, you are amazing! How about your wood stove? Where is that going to go? I think the new trailer will retain the heat much better that the A-frame. I can't wait to see what else you do to this trailer to make it "home".

@jayjayjay4788 4 года назад

It's actually the "wood stove" that brought me to his channel (" A Wood Stove for Camping: Part 1 " video) and got me hocked to it! It would sadden me if we're not going to see that wood stove again :(

@corneliusaustin 4 года назад

The wood stove probably isn't a good idea. I've been watching Elsa Rae and she has a wood stove. You can see after a year of 2 people, a dog and a wood stove how the soot starts to appear on the walls. It doesn't matter how sealed up that wood stove is. It does put it a bit of soot.

@mariebernier3076 4 года назад

@@corneliusaustin Yes, but wipe it down. Like you said, it's been a year of 2 people and a dog livin real close. I truly enjoy the feeling of wiping down my whole kitchen!

@racheleng6533 4 года назад

Proving time and time again that staying to the end of the video is always worth it.

@jaygrenham 4 года назад

looking good Slim. I think you're going to enjoy your new camper

@BackroadHankerin 4 года назад

Good video but it kind of went to sh%* at the end! Looking forward to the DYI's coming up. Bottoms up.

@kc3503 4 года назад

Hey Slim! Before you get rid of the throne, now is the perfect time to do more rehydrated food reviews. 😉

@oldgeekster1 4 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyed this one slim! New stove and "factory" patch/paint certainly looks great. The surprise ending was a great treat!

@LiLBitsDK 4 года назад

they did a SuperB job there! very impressed!

@robmellor2960 4 года назад

16:17 You charming devil you! Who could resist?

@raulsanchez1713 4 года назад

Omfg xD that last bit, this video got way funnier lol can't wait to see how business concludes

@bedjoints 4 года назад

Love the new trailer slim. Stay safe and healthy out there. Keep it up! Love the new galley. Sinks and water heaters in campers ..... Gives me conniptions

@patricklee780 4 года назад

Excellent video. I think that trailer will serve you well and I appreciate the classic levity.

@dt-tv4fs 4 года назад

"the elephant in the room" next scene: wine for 2?? is there a connection there?? lol. thanks again.

@williamkoch9977 4 года назад

When camping in cold weather in my Aliner I can always feel it's quite a bit warmer near the peak where it doesn't do much good.

@wildbill23c 4 года назад

Install a fan to circulate the air...heat always rises.

@faithrada 4 года назад

@@wildbill23c yup... hot air rises.

@brainclerk4431 4 года назад

Slim your posts are always entertaining , amusing and they never fail to fill me with cheer and smiles but this one literally had me burst into roars of laughter! love the new tourer , it's much more homely . can't wait to see it evolve into your perfect creation.

@barrygilson7907 4 года назад

Love the new camper, can’t wait to see you out and about, I have a smaller A frame and a mini pop top but haven’t ventured to the snow yet but here in Australia probably warmer climate. Enjoy!

@bhclark16 4 года назад

I must dispute the 4 SEASON trailer analogy. I have a Northwood Nash 4 season camper. This is much thicker insulation and walls than most campers. I had done fulltime in snow, heat etc. They live in these campers year round in Montana, Wyoming etc. The floor was vented and heated, a/c kept the heat out and a/c did not run constantly. Northwood Artic Fox/Nash with dual pane windows for the 4 season. Just saying....many of my friends live all year long in a Artic Fox in Montana.

@SlimPotatohead 4 года назад

What does the warranty list as the minimum temperature? SP

@dooleyfussle8634 4 года назад

Another thing offered in 4 season rv's is all the plumbing is inside the heated space. I've had to drain my system and waste tanks several times to prevent damage while on trips when the temperature fell well below freezing. Either that or start driving toward warmer areas...

@bhclark16 4 года назад

Ok. I called Northwood Manufacturing and they said these campers are rated to ZERO DEGREES. with 2" thick insulated walls. Also, many customers stay in negative degree weather through the winter. Friends live in Kalispel MT and close to Eureeka MT.

@marcpikas2859 4 года назад

@@bhclark16 Those are top quality campers for sure and do come at a price ; $$$$$ and weigh enough to justify a dually for road safety.

@bhclark16 4 года назад

@@marcpikas2859 yes I agree. They are built very well and stand up to the elements. We traded our brand new Jayco for this model after viewing. Very pricey, but worth the $$$$. We were full timing for 1 1/2 years traveling the USA. Thank you.

@carycoombe3380 4 года назад

You always leave 'em wanting more... Or rolling on the floor gasping for air! It took me awhile to realize that you meant the toilet was the elephant in the room, not a significant other.

@SOFISINTOWN 4 года назад

Cheers, Slim! Happy travels!

@anastasiahopkinson5676 4 года назад

Terrific video! Interesting volume comparisons of the two camper's interiors. And hilarious ending. Thank you for your sense of humor.

@grzegorzlecki3139 4 года назад

Slim, it would be great if you could do towing test to check MPG drop for each trailer. BTW - great video, as always!

@TheBigExclusive 4 года назад

Are you going to mount solar panels on the roof? What kind of battery do you plan to use?

@stoneyrunva 4 года назад

Been following your vids for a while but just had to sub now. Congrats on your new egg. I can tell you're happy and excited to have a new home. You mods are always creative, well thought out, and useful. Thanks for sharing this part of your traveling lifestyle. Happy trails Slim!

@christyburch6149 3 года назад

I also enjoy travelling on my own. I meet people from all over the country & world. Love the camping culture. Really enjoy your videos.

@amywalker3267 4 года назад

I’m still laughing! 😂

@jimwortham8634 4 года назад

Just personally always like to A frame for pulling better fuel mileage excetera to each his own

@secondact7151 4 года назад

It will be interesting when he does the mileage test?

@gsp49 4 года назад

@@secondact7151 It seems to me you could feel the extra drag in the first 5 miles. No mileage test necessary.

@kapegede 4 года назад

The Egg looks very lightweight. Despite of the worse aerodynamics it could be even a fuel saver. Slim is not in a hurry.

@gsp49 4 года назад

@@kapegede yes, the rounded corners may be better than the flat squared off A-liner. I learned a lot about aerodynamics trying to carry a big cardboard box on my bicycle, it's not the weight, it's the wind resistance.

@RS-jr7jd 4 года назад

Our A-frame does not change mileage. Tundra gets 14 with or without trailer.

@augustus5003 4 года назад

Good comparison. Happy trips with your new trailer!

@bertandyvonne.campers6157 4 года назад

Great job multitasking Slim. I'm sure there is that special someone out there that can appreciate the efficiency of your setup.

@marilynrenaud1892 4 года назад

Lol!! Taking care of business! Left me laughing!😂

@DB-pr4pz 4 года назад

The ending is fantastic! Throne.... taking care of business...... thank you for the laugh! Well done! Question... will you be considering installing the pellet stove you designed into the new trailer? Glad to hear everything is going so well with the modifications.

@kippbachurski4766 4 года назад

Great video Slim , new trailer looks great, many happy travels.

@markreynolds3850 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing your video., enjoying your upgrades. Keep up the good work.

@c0mpu73rguy 4 года назад

You need to find a nickname for the Outback too, now.

@paulreed1142 4 года назад

How about "Eggbert" for a new name?

@sharonanspach2734 4 года назад

love it!!!

@charlesatwell9976 4 года назад

I got that name too.

@SlimPotatohead 4 года назад

Yes, naming "it" will be a challenge. Chances are the "Outback" logo on the front will be covered by a solar panel so don't need to change what exists (although "Ootback" came to mind). Abner was a guy for sure, but is the new one male or female? Seems I am reducing the feminine qualities of the trailer. A little conversion therapy! "Eggner"? "Eggatha Christie? Eggsplicit, Eggsplorer, Eggshell Rose (reference to Axl Rose)?. Open to suggestions. Thanks! SP

@ftkinsella 4 года назад

Hahahahaha, Slim you’re the best. I love the ending and I do like the new home on wheels. Looking forward to seeing you make this one just perfect for you. That toilet paper is worth more than the wine now. Use it sparingly. Cheers!!!