Fantastic video! Love that every detail is so clean and intentional. Campers like yours don’t happen by accident. It takes a lot of vision and planning. Great job!
Thanks for sharing. I was behind one of these on the way home from work today and fell in love with the design and mechanics of it. Think I see one of these in my future after the expedition rig is finished. Yall did a great job outfitting everything and on the video as well. Thanks again and have fun making memories with it
I like it! I also like it when you say Flarda! Like a true Floridian.I’ve lived here for 7 years and people look at me…that’s not how you say Florida! I can always tell the originals.❤️
Glad it was helpful! Everyone’s needs/wants are different so the bare bones option gives you the flexibility to tailor it to your specific needs. We’ve seen them with just a mattress with some storage bins all the way to cabinets and a custom kitchen installed. If you have any specific questions you can email through the link here or reach out on our IG page. Thanks for watching.
I just came across your channel, and I think this video is great! It is going to be one of my 'goto' videos as I continue to shop for my first rv trailer! Thank you! I subscribed immediately! 😊
It’s been about 3 years since we purchased them but I believe the brand was eket and we got them from ikea. We tried to replace one of the drawer inserts a few months back that I damaged but couldn’t find them or the cubby at our local ikea. Not sure if they discontinued them or not. The dimensions on the cubbies were 10 3/4” x 9 7/8” x 10 3/4”.
Hey! Nice concise walkthrough of your Venturist. We had a 2016 4x8 Navigator (Cool Camp) and then the very first composite RangeRunner. We really enjoyed our Runaways and made more than a few videos about all of the Runaways - over 2 million views now. Three years ago, we bought an empty Ford Transit and converted it to a beautiful camper. Steve Shives forgave us! : ) I like the underglow lights - I have done that on several Runaway campers for folks. The wrap is great - what did that cost? Blessings and be safe. We still attend a few rallies and may run into you sometime. Blessings!
Thanks. We really enjoy the Runaway. The wrap was about $1300 back about 2 years ago. I’m sure like everything else, it would be double that nowadays. Thanks for watching.
We really love it. We try and use it at least once or twice a month. It’s really nice because we generally leave most of our camping gear inside and if we decide on a last minute camping trip, we can be headed out in around 30 mins. Thanks for watching 😊
Mine is very much like yours just cost me about $23,000USD with my needs. The important thing for me is you supported a local manufacturer I did that and was willing to pay maybe a little more to get custom.
Thanks for watching. Everyone has different needs and camping styles. It’s nice that there are so many options to choose from these days. Sounds like you got the perfect set up for your needs. Enjoy 😀
Love what you guys did with your Venturist! I have a RangeRunner that I'm starting to customize and I was wondering if you can comment on how you did the wallpaper in yours? Did you end up removing some of the screws/fixtures on that front wall to get a good coverage? If so, did the screws go back in without an issue? Thanks again for the video!
Hi Cathy. Yes, we removed the screws holding the power cord from the a/c and also the ones holding power strip. They went back in no problem, just don’t over tighten them. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video! Thank for the inspiration. I also have a 5th Gen 4Runner and am interested in this trailer. I'm guessing towing is no problem if even noticeable? I'm curious if the width of the stance of the trailer tires closely matches the stance of the 4Runner? Makes it easier to tow on soft sand beaches. thanks!
Thanks. Appreciate you watching. No problem for the 4Runner as far as towing. The trailer is wider than the 4 runner stance. Probably by the fender on each side. It hasn’t been an issue for us so far though. Runaway makes a 4x8 venturist as well that’s within the stance of the 4Runner. Not sure if you need the extra space the 6x provides though.
How has the Runaway held up? Have you gone off-road with it? Does your 4Runner have any issue pulling it? Did you have to add a trailer brake to your 4Runner? Great Video! I love the wrap.
It has held up well. We go off road quite a bit with it, there are a couple of videos on the channel where are off road. No issue with the 4Runner pulling it. If I’m in the mountains I’ll put the transmission over to manual and use 4th or 5th as needed. The venturist came with brakes so I added the redarc tow pro elite brake controller.
Hey guys, great review. We are in the prosses of ordering a 6x8 Venturist. We would like to know who did your wrapping. We wanted to mash out tow vehicle.
Thanks. We are in NE Florida and had a local guy that came to our house and wrapped it in our garage. Pretty much most Sign/Decal shops could either wrap it or refer you to a place in your area that could.
Do you know off hand which baskets you have on the upper shelf? I'm looking for something to fit on that shelf in our Range Runner. I currently have some up there that don't fit and they're about worn out. I like your lower shelf idea too. We have a front - back queen so the lower cubbys wouldn't work for us. We have "wire" shelving up front going from side to side. I bought 2 "3 shelf" kits that were about 22" wide. On the two outer racks I used 2 shelfs then used one to connect them in the middle. It sits just below the AC and is a good place to put junk... too bad it just falls through 🤣🤣
Funny you ask about the baskets. We are actually in the process of trying to find some that are a better fit. These are not deep enough so we have some stuff propped behind them to keep them from sliding around. If we find something that fits well, I’ll share that info.
@@outdoorobservations Thanks! Thanks. We've been busy getting ready for our first trip of the year and I feel like I wasted the winter and now have to hurry up and do it all in a few weeks.
I’ve been shopping for a while now. I love your camper. I’m from San Diego, California. How can I buy one? I love your off-road camper very much. That’s exactly what I want. Great video!!!
Runaway’s are made in central Florida. They have a dealer out in Green Valley Arizona that would be the closest one to you. Their phone number is 1-520-404-8441 if you want to reach out to them for more info.
Curious why you went with the offroad version when you are in FL? I'm looking (live in South GA) but I'm thinking the offroad is overkill. Maybe I'm missing something. Appreciate any feedback and loved the video!
Hi Jim. We live close to the Georgia border off 95 and our favorite camping is in the backcountry. We mainly camp in north Georgia, Tenn, and Nc. Probably 95% of what we do is dispersed so the off-road made the most sense.
Neither. I’m not sure if it’s because of the axle less independent suspension or what but we’ve never had an issue with them falling. I’ve seen people use the heavy duty Velcro to hold them in place and even the tension rods for shower curtains. We haven’t had to do either so far.
You mightve said and i missed it and if i did please forgive me! But do yall have solar cause i didnt hear you say and with AC and lights and things you have to have power and you was talking bout not seeing a gas station or even paved roads for 3 or 4 days so i would think your not running into campgrounds with electric so im just wondering? Them red lights were a lot brighter than i expected and that wrap job is awesome! Thats the best interior ive ever seen on any teardrop! Cause when you get down to it a tear drop is realy a bedroom on wheels with a kitchen in the back. Sure beats sleeping on the ground laying on hard rocks and sticks in a tent but ive done it many times. Im fixing to start building my off road square drop so thank yall for the tour! Yall be safe! Happy Trails my friends!
Thanks for watching and commenting. We do have some portable solar panels that we use to recharge our ecoflow when the sun cooperates. We also carry an inverter generator in the front box for times when the weather is not suitable for solar. Since this video we have added a max air dome fan to the camper and also a 100ah lithium iron phosphate battery with a solar controller, charger and switch panel. Has really been working well so far. I need to do a quick video update on that.
@@outdoorobservations OK I realy preciate you getting back to me! That's sounds like yall have a great setup and have backup if one is not working you can go to the other one and that's the way to be especially as far as yall go away off road it's always better to be prepared. Thank you so much! I'm still learning on the solar stuff and what's the best way for me to go. Have a great night!
Just found you guys and I love you videos. Just starting my off road life and w am looking for an off road camper. Your setup is in my wheelhouse. If I may be a little bit nosy, how much was your camper that you purchased before your upgrades? Super video I’ve liked and subscribed. Looking forward to maybe meeting you guys someday when I hit the road I’m not too far away. I live in Eastern North Carolina so y’all have a great day and enjoy your summer.
@@MrJay27804 Hi there. Thanks for watching. We have had our camper a little very 3 years. When I bought it I had the roof bars, side mount propane, rotopax fuel carrier and the road shower added as options from the factory. It was like $11,500 according to my memory. I would imagine that it would probably be mid to upper $12k if I had to guess today. Runaway has pricing on their website so you could go there and get an idea based upon what you’re looking for. Runawaycampers.com
I’m a huge fan and love your guy’s runaway !!! By chance would you know what the measurements to your bed is? Loving the setup and curious if we can manage to sleep our family of 4 on a bed setup like this
Appreciate you watching. After cutting the bed down to give Ellen the floor space she wanted at the front, the mattress is about 68” side to side and 61” front to back. You obviously could leave yourself more front to back length if so desired. That’s one of the things we liked about having an empty box / blank canvas if you will. You can build it out to fit your families specific needs.
You could always put a pad and sleeping bag or two on the floor for onr maybe 2. If you have 2 boys you throw them outside with a tent and sleeping bags and tell them wr will see you on the morning Good Night!
@@Tommy-rr7ez Lol ! My oldest isn’t even 5 yet lol 🤣 but I do get what you’re saying. I’ve been toying with the idea if we don’t all fit Vertically I can make a small bunk Horizontally and they would easily both fit being kids
@@559YoChristian I'm sure you know your a Blessed man! Your precious children will have a time of their life's! By the way the tear drop in video it looked like you could put a sleeping bag or like you said a cot in between bed and shelve. You may put your shelves on hinges that way you could fold it up and have a little more room. I don't know but I guarantee you will figure it out! Make sure you lock them doors so curious minds can't go out and play after yall go to sleep. I pray yall have a safe and a whole lot of fun buddy!!!!
Love the color and what you guys did on the inside. I know you’re in Florida but in the colder weather is there a condensation issue and how do you deal with that.?
Thanks it has worked out great for our needs. As far as the condensation, yes it can be an issue in any of these tiny campers. We keep our windows cracked at night to try and help with air circulation. We also use an electric blanket instead of a heater and that helps as well. We have a small heater that we can run in the morning just to take the chill off before we get up. I think one of our next modifications will be a maxxair fan install. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
We sleep with our heads at the back of the camper. We fit wheel to wheel but if my feet touch the wall it wakes me up so we changed to sleeping back to front. Works well for us.
@@outdoorobservations thanks for the helpful information. I just placed my runaway trailer order and we are trying to make sure we have the important things for when it’s ready
The box is slid forward enough that I can get an inverter generator in it. It makes contact with the A/C cage at about 3/4 open. At the time I bought the box, it was the only one I could find in black. If I had to do it again today, I’d buy a different box.
Yes. We keep it in our garage at home. I remove the Thule but it just squeezes in with the awning and road shower. I disconnect the garage door opener so I can use a paint roller extension to prop the door up just a bit more to clear the road shower.
It would be hard to give an exact number as we bought the camper and added things over a period of about 3 years. I’d guess probably around 14-15k. You may want to join some of the Runaway Facebook groups and you may come across some used ones at a good price that could work with your budget.
We paid about 11,500 back in early 2021 but like everything else, I’m sure they’ve gone up. We’ve seen roof top tents these days that are around 5k. So many of these small campers have gotten up of 30k.
@@outdoorobservationsWOW that's amazing up to 30k$! I'm glad I'm building mine cause if I couldn't I'd be in that tent on the hard ground laying on a rock again. Ive never built one before but I believe with a little guidance i can build one a whole lot cheaper at least I hope! I bought a little used trailer that somebody built and I don't know what they built it for but it's built like a tank. I'm going put axle under leaf springs and then go from there so when I get full blast into it I will let you know and you can come help or build it for me and your wife can cook and when you get done then I will drfonetly be a HAPPY CAMPER!!! Happy Trails my friends!
