Trash or Treasure? What Survived My Toughest Road Trip Yet! 

After so many people repeating the same comment, here's the answer: I will not put the rear camera inside the window, as the window gets just as dirty as the camera does. Thanks! SP

Who would give a thumbs down for slim. Some people must just be miserable. I enjoy the videos thanks.

Shower shoes....then you dont have to heat up the trailer before your shower. Thanks for the videos SP !

I enjoy watching Slim improve his camper in ways I would never think of doing. All are excellent ideas, although some take more tweaking than others. All are fascinating. Imagine traveling 5,000 miles with only one major failure: the rear-view camera. That took some careful planning and execution. Job well done, Slim!

Geez! I'm at that point when I see a new Slim video, I immediately click the thumbs up even before I view it. Guess that means I'm addicted. Thanks and keep 'em coming.

Slim, regarding the rust on the trailer frame. Since you have to sand it down anyway to repaint it, consider using some sort of bedliner compound on it. You might be able to get it done at a Line-X or other commercial shop, or you can get cans of the stuff and apply it yourself. It seems like it should be tougher than paint, and last longer. Keep on camping....

I highly recommend Bf Goodrich All Terrains K02 tires. I have had 2 complete sets over the past few years and they are GREAT all season tires. 3-Peak snow tire rating, quiet on the highway, long tread life, great puncture resistance, good traction in the rain, and great off road traction.

Hey Slim great to see you back, but your front is much better. Hahahahaha. You make camping more real. Coming up with problems and solving them for us. Everything is realistic with you not this beautiful girls having a wonderful time on the road. You are down to earth and we learn so much more. Stay warm. Cheers!!!

Hi Slim. A few improvements for you. 1 I was going to suggest the damp bags but you beet me to it. However old socks filled with rice works quite well. 2 use cling film, or sandwich type plastic wrap around your awning supports to keep muck and dirt off while on the road. 3 use an underbody sealant paint on the tongue, it's a tough rubbery paint. 4 I use a dash came from "peztio" that I got on amazon for my van. It records both front and rear camera constantly and displays both simultaneously. 5 use a ceramic coat polish on the trailer to prevent dirt from sticking. Keep up the good work, happy travelling.

Bf Goodrich All Terrains K02s , great for on , off, snow , mud . Good tread life and not too loud when driving , also a winter rated tire . Worked great for my veh in B.C Vancouver winter snow and ice . Those 2 days were terrible 😉👍 P.s they perform excellent when stopping in rain .

I'm glad that I found your channel. You are one cool dude who is seriously living your best life. Thanks for taking us along.

The rubber bathmats sold for the bath tub to stop you slipping also act as cold barriers. Some made by Rubbermaid and other cheaper companies, but they help. If you've had a metal tub as we did for many years until we did a reno and put in an acrylic tub, you'll know that the mats designed to avoid slipping also work as insulation. 😊

love your vids , find them so relaxing and entertaining unlike a lot of van / camper youtubers. hi from the u.k. take care in these mad times buddy

Since I've been watching you in this trailer i have noticed that type here in southern Virginia. What had thrown me off is they all have AC units mounted on top. They seem to be popular here also. Have you considered a small (3kw) diesel heater, it is dry heat so would help with moisture indoors. Safe travels.

I'm presently in the southwest of Arizona where it's nice and warm. I feel for you Canadians this year. So many of you guys are usually down here at this time. I hope you manage to escape the cold to some degree up there over then next few months. I often enjoy your vids. Well put together, informative at times, and usually soothing with the scenery you showcase so well.

Just a quick comment to thank you slim for the fantastic vlogs. I've travelled occasionally in the American West and your sweet, insightful and personal videos take me back. Kerp travelling and keep posting.

Hey Slim! Thanks for another great video. You are in many ways a pioneer in camping and equipment. If you break the code with the humidity problem, I'm sure you'll get a camper or a forest named after you. Some in Norway camp all year round and struggle with humidity. We sit and wait in excitement.

"There was no fall it went from summer to winter" Ain't that the truth lol

I always hit the thumbs up before the video starts, because I know that I am going to love it.

Those mud flaps might reduce MPG because it's like driving with sails on top of the car. That new rear camera sadly looks like it will not last any longer, had one of them in back garden, it's dead after less than a year.

I upgraded my trailer's 14" wheels to 15" wheels and Carlisle Trail HD Load Range E tires in 225/75R15. I also upgraded my trailer brakes to a disc brake set up. All overkill for your set up, but the peace mind with the tough tires on the trailer is immense.

Hi! Re rust,from Ontario. Cleaned my trailer frame,used ctc rust converter..used acid to make iron phosphate. Then used two coats of ctc spray liner,undercoat. Easy to do worked well. Converter is key.

I stumbled onto your chanel looking up information on A frame style trailers. I must say, great stuff. I did a binge watch on some of your older stuff. And now I am subscribed to watch the new stuff.

This trip required you to be a road warrior but you were up to the challenges. We learned a number of good things from your efforts. Thanks for sharing it was a good learning experience. Rugged country you were in on this trip, to say the least, but beautiful. My wife & I just purchased our first 23’ L (inc. tongue) travel trailer at age 68. We love it as you do. My wife is Canadian (from Quebec) and I’m an American. For our 40th wedding anniversary we did an Alaskan inner passage and got to see some of BC. When the kids were young we did a road trip thru NB, NS and PEI. We’d love to do some of the central & western provinces after the pandemic is over so have been watching your blog for some ideas. We prefer boondocking, too. Stay safe, Slim. Thanks, E2A

I so much adore that you once more shared the really amusing clip of the violently jostling trailer. I had to rewatch that segment an embarrassing number of times, giggling like a fool each time. Thanks for that. :)

Can't wait, Slim!

Brilliant as always

Great to see another video slim - keep em coming !!!

Try LINE X bed liner spray for the frame. Just the areas you showed. It’s super durable and the can pretty much apply it anywhere

Another great video keep them coming we love them

Great as always, my friend. Thanks for sharing.

That was a good update on what works and what needs work. Thank you!

I love your vids!! Thank you for doing them.

Great review Slim !!! 👍👍

Thanks for all the content recently. Some of your best stuff IMO .

Thanks for sharing, very interesting!

Great video. Always enjoy them.

Yay Slim!!!!!!! Loved your trip and your rig and even the preparation to travel!!! Great videos!!!

Good video, Slim. Thank you~

Thanks Slim such awesome reviews! 👍👍👍💯💯💯

Suggestion for tires: Change out the trailer wheels to match the tow vehicle and use the same size tires. Two spares, or one depending on how you want to roll.

I so loved your trip and so happy your trailer worked out so well.

And like clockwork my main man slim. Great vid. And im sure slim that with your ingenuity that anything you tiuch can be gold. And you my friend is the real treasure. Long as youre safe thats all that matters.

thanks again Slim I really enjoy your videos 😊

Thanks slim.....great info!!! Keep Exploring!! 👍🏾✌🏾

I'm so glad the new-to-you camper worked out for you! I look forward to seeing your newest improvements!

Very intriguing, I can’t wait to see what you do.

Very much enjoyed this and other videos.Stay safe out there!

Always informative and an enjoyable video. Thanks Slim.

Great video. Good ideas. Hope your updates to the trail are successful. Happy travels.

Thanks for the information! It will help in my search for a small adventure camper.

Can’t wait to watch this tonight !

Excellent adventure, thanks for taking us along! Really like seeing your camper mods.

thanks for all the info and the nature

Great video looking forward to more!

Great retrospective on the mechanical aspect of your trip. Take care Slim!

Glad you made it back in one piece!

Always great to see your updates, Slim. Safe travels!

You had a big adventure and you did good, right-on!

Hi SP: I always enjoy your reviews and creative improvements!

Thanks for posting. I enjoy watching your adventures and travels and look forward to your improvements.

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

I enjoyed that as usual, thanks

Can,t wait till those diy videos come..thanks slim..

Hi Slim, good to see you again... love your videos and your narrations... thank you

Oh goodie! It’s DIY time for Slim!

I enjoyed all the videos. Please continue to enjoy your life and share with us

thank you so much for your videos all of them

It is always cool to see your modifications. Clever solutions, creative comfort enhancements & pretty places.

Another great video thank you

Excellent video as usual !....

Hate to say it, but I've enjoyed this Yukon series more than any other you've done. New sights, huge adventure. So well done!

Entertaining vid. Nice work

I just love your videos. I just saw that one with the Delta Blues. You are truly an inspiration to me

Slim, I love your life style. I love your videos but this is one of your best. A lot of good info, thanks.

Great video. I am glad both trailer and you survived that journey

Thanks so much for the tips👍

Great video Slim

Love the videos Slim. I’ve taken a deep dive into RV videos and camping videos and how to videos and yours are among the best so thank you!

Love your videos x

I've got a 2005 jeep liberty. Love it.

Good practical information. I am looking forward to your solutions. Namaste Jay

Very well done

The best camper choice ever. Dream camper for sure.

Always learning

Slim! Your the best!

Great video, as always! I really benefit a lot from your videos, especially your reviews & also your lessons learned. I just wanted to mention to you, one consideration you may want to think about is that fabricated aluminum is much more susceptible to structural fatigue, especially in the welds & mechanical connections. While it is much lighter in weight & more corrosion resistant than steel, the reduction in fatigue strength & durability may offset that advantage, especially if your trailer will be subjected to vibration through rough roads, etc. Painting the underside of the trailer frame is definitely no fun, but good maintenance always pays off!

I agree a rear camera is a must. I have a 72 trillium that I have put through hell due to c19. I’ve towed it through more bush roads and logging trails to get to many isolated fishing lakes and the trillium stood up to it all. Back to the camera...... I gave up on mounting on the back. I now have it mounted inside looking out the back window. If you do a triple treatment of rain x the water and mud will not build up and block the view. Just get a camera that doesn’t have the night lights. The reflection on the glass at night will block the view completely. If you must have night IR lights buy stand alone lights and mount them on the exterior. I get my trailer under coated with crown, (my dealer gives me a great price) it stops the rust and all the fittings don’t get seized up. Don’t forget the inside of the frame. If you put magnets over the key way of the locks it really helps keep the junk out. I get the round silver magnets from Princess Auto, they just cover the key opening.

Very good very helpful thanks

It just occurred to me that Slim's camper looks like a Tater Tot™ on wheels! It's a miracle!

Spotted the upgraded wheels and tyres. Looking forward to your improvements/experiments in future vlogs. Regards from U.K. AJ

thanks for the video

I always like when you give a review on the trailer and Jeep after a long trip to let us know you thoughts wear and tare

Slim, thanks for the great videos. I have really enjoyed watching your channel for the past year and your trip north over the past several months has been really enjoyable. Having been forced into early retirement due to the economic slowdown caused by Covid19 I am considering taking a few pages from your book and getting a small trailer so that I can travel and have adventures of my own. Your videos have inspired me and I look forward to every new one you release. Thanks very much.

Thanks for sharing, A friend of mine replaced her Scamp trailer frame with a boat aluminium frame.

Goodyear "Endurance" tires for your trailer. Love them on ours.

Good update review on how eggshell camper living is like during the summer and winter time. I agree, many improvements are going to be needed here. When you talked about other heating options you've done in the past, your camping stove made out of an ammo box came to mind. I think it was funny at the end where you get back inside the camper cause its too cold, then we hear a clicking sound, as if lighter igniting lol.

Its been a great series Slim, thanks. Don't forget to buy a new spare wheel, one that fits! Downunda - Class C owner Melbourne Australia.

Glad to see your trip went well! I downsized my camper this year and I'm very happy with my choice! Yes dirt road are horrible... many thing get damage from rocks I've experience it as well. Looking forward to your next video and trips! Cheers

Slim, been watching your videos for a.long time now. Love seeing some of your "experiments" (wood heater is my favorite so far), My wife and I full-timed for years, so I thought I'd offer a little advice on one thing--your awning. IF you know you are going to be somewhere for a couple of days and the weather is going to be nice or atleast not blowing a gale you can make your camper feel MUCH larger. Look at the bottom of the mounts on the side of the trailer. There should be a quick latch that will allow you to actually detach the bottom of the leg from the bracket. The bottom of the leg is fact a footpad! I recommend you get a couple of steel screw in ground anchors used for tethering dogs outside. and a couple lengths of rope (~20' each). Extend your awning as far out as possible in your normal fashion. Lock the extension braces (the ones that go from the top of the trailer out to the spool to hold it out). Then unlatch one leg at a time from the side of the trailer and walk it out until its vertical under the spool at the end of the awning. Repeat with other end. Screw ground anchors in just inside the feet at the bottoms of the legs. Tie a loop around each end of the "spool".with your rope. There should be a release handle on the side of the leg, pull that, stand on the foot and telescope the leg to the height you want then secure rope to ground anchor. This probably sounds WAY more complicated than it is and after you've done it once it literally only takes a couple of minutes to set-up/takedown this arrangement. If there is a breeze you can lower the end leading into the wind to help eliminate buffeting and they make clamps to go around the braces and fasten to the awning called "Flapper-Stoppers". Guess what they do! Keep on Keeping on! PS Though a little more expensive I cannot recommend GoodYear DuraTracs strongly enough especially for an all-terrain tow rig. Do your own research about their wet/sloppy, icy, snowy traction and I'll say I got over 65000 miles out of a set on ly diesel Ford Excursion and it made many trips towing a 14' enclosed work trailer, 26' inboard cabin boat, 20' inboard boat etc. Those tires wore like iron yet had excellent road manners, very little road noise (quiet with windows up), and amazed me on snow. Being from the south I didn't know you could get traction on snow with anything short of a snowmobile!