Mini-Review | 2019 Cirrus 920 by NuCamp | Everything You Need in an RV for Under $40k!
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Really like that you are branching out into alternatives to the van conversion Neil. After looking at van conversions from every angle, as well as small class C motorhomes, I've come to the conclusion that the truck camper truly offers the most versatility and the least compromises. I've pretty much narrowed it down to an Adventurer 86FB on a 1 ton DRW. For way less than 80K I'll have 4 season capability, generous tank capacities, a permanent bed, lots of storage, an awesome galley, a spare bed when needed, and a wetbath that I can actually get into and use in comfort. And all that in around 21 ft going down the road. Please give us more TC reviews Neil.
I hope to Ronald k ! thanks for the comment. I have noted the Adventurer 86FB.
Is this going to be a new series on your channel? Truck camper reviews and comparisons? Would love to see that happen. I’m torn between a class B and a truck camper. Your videos are so informative and I’m sure I’m not the only one who would enjoy and benefit from some videos.
Niel, please don't tell me it's a 3 way fridge.
Stop it - stop it - stop it
Neil every time I think I know what we want in a B
you bring up something out of nowhere to blow away our pre-conditioned feelings
excellent video - wow
(please don't stop)
lol - i'm soooo sorry! I don't do it on purpose! honestly, I was NOT sold or even thinking about truck campers before I did this video. but some viewers recommended that I give one a try. so I did and in the process of researching and digging in and looking more closely at it I've actually become a convert and a fan of truck campers.. not to say that my love for camper vans has diminished in the least - it hasn't but my channel is about being ultra-mobile and truck campers tick off so many boxes to allow that to happen for people - not the least of which is practicality and price. I mean you can get the exact chassis that you want: want a RAM? Ford? GM? Toyota? Want a 4x4? 4WD? 2 door? 4 Door? rears seats with properly crash and safety tested 3-pt seat belts? want to travel around with everyone in the cab? it's just so practical. then you can get all kinds of different truck campers: some with slides, some without, some with enough beds for everyone, some with bunks, some with dry baths. and you can get so many more that are 4 season capable. and then to top it all off you can get it for what, under $40k if you already own a truck? or maybe $80k for brand new everything? plus the brand new truck will depreciate less on its own? Yes there are definite down sides like all RVs and I'll cover those more fully in the full review but I am so happy to hear that this video and my channel is actually helping you sort through what you actually want and need BEFORE you make a very big purchase decision. thank you so much for letting me know. makes my day.
well I'm so glad and appreciative of your very generous patronage. Thank you very much.
lol - THAT is a keeper! thanks for sharing!
After looking at class B's for a long time, a few weeks ago started looking at Truck Campers. It just seems to be more bang for the buck. Plus there is no Registration Fee with the Camper, it is Cargo. And the Cirrus has ducted heat that blows under the bed. Like many RV"s there are tradeoffs, but I sure do like the Cirrus.
excellent point about the registration fee. that heated air below the bed is a big deal for truck campers with beds above the cab since air tends to cool rapidly due to the overhang and moisture can collect. so the heating under there plus the Froli sleep system which allows air circulation tells me that the designers at NuCamp have done their homework. I've watched videos of other truck camper owners who have problems with moisture condensation under the mattress dues to the cab overhang.
Best bloopers yet, the truck passing by made me laugh out loud! If I wasn’t looking for something stealthy I’d absolutely consider this truck camper it’s super nice.
you should love that kitchen ben!
Ultramobility oh I know it’s fantastic and I’d lose the microwave and get the optional propane oven. The kitchens in truck campers and travel trailers are fantastic . One of my top choices is the 19 foot Airtsteam Travel Trailer. It has a massive kitchen. And I’ve seen a lot of videos on how to upgrade these trailers with Lithium and extra solar for boondocking. I could easily see myself full timing in an Airstream Trailer. Also one of the benefits of a truck camper or travel trailer is if the tow vehicle needs maintenance your not homeless while it’s being worked on.
Neil, I really appreciate you branching into truck campers. I see them as the only real alternative to camper vans. Since I have a family, the camper vans were just too small, and hence, I started looking into truck campers. I, like you, was pleasantly surprised with what I found. I hope you eventually find time to look at the large triple slides by Host and Eagle Cap. With three slides these are truly apartments on wheels.
it is amazing the size of some of these truck campers! with 1,2 even 3 slides they are as large as some smaller class A rigs! If everyone wants me to continue to review truck campers I will certainly do so. I love'd this rig!
Please DO continue pickup truck slide-in reviews. For the last year my wife and I have been discussing a downsize from our Prevost Marathon bus conversion to a nicely equipped class-B van conversion. So now ... there is something else in the discussion. Not that we are unfamiliar with truck campers, but this new model changes our opinion from “rough and uncomfortable” to “uniquely designed”. A couple of things that I need to think over ... (1) the nearly 13’ height, and (2) the lack of an inverter. I can probably do my own inverter and even lithium battery install, but not a lot can be done about the rig being a tall crosswind catcher. Our bus is 13.5’ but immensely heavier. A stiff crosswind will make me slow down to more easily control tracking. I’m concerned about how a much lighter truck camper would handle in a crosswind. Of course I’d want a truck with “dual” rears, and husky suspension. I will have to look into what handling features are available for Ford, Chevy, and Ram.
By the way I like the convenience of setting the camper beside my garage at home and using the pickup truck for hauling “stuff” for home projects. Maybe I can be one of those jerks that parks a monster pickup truck in a shopping center parking space to piss people off. 🤣
OMG, WOW. THIS IS GOING ONTO MY "SUPER" FAVORITE CAMPER VAN RUclips FOLDERS. Thanks Neil!
you're more than welcome Tony! thanks for watching!
Very nice set up. I think this may be better than a van! Thanks for the review.
right? amazing use of space. and no slideout! big as a class b+ but for 1/3 the price!
Neil, I definitely enjoyed this review. It hit close to home. We are looking at downsizing from an Arctic Fox 30’ travel trailer. I’ve been watching your reviews of class B RVs with great interest. I’m 6’4” and not skinny. A full length bed in a class B is hard to find and some of the driver seats are a tight fit as well. A 1 ton or 3/4 ton truck is super comfy and roomy. Most pickup campers come with a full size queen bed. The big pivot point for truck campers is slide or no slide. The truck campers with slides usually require a 1 ton long bed dually. That then becomes a substantial size rig. Arctic Fox makes a non-slide model that can be hauled by a single rear wheel 1 ton truck (which we own). I love to explore in our 4wd truck. It is a short bed which also makes it easier to park at crowded scenic overlooks in places like Yellowstone. Please do a full review of this Cirrus truck camper and consider doing one on the Arctic Fox model 865 or 990 truck campers.
really glad to hear that viewers like you are finding value in me branching out to other alternatives. there are many advantages to the truck camper and another one is that they are generally wider on the inside. i'm not sure about slides myself. I have to research them more. I normally don't like them on class B rigs because of maintenance. You should check out Taylor Dzaman's channel if you haven't already. He has an Artic Fox with a slide and says that if he had to do it over again he wouldn't get the slide. Interesting guy.
Looks awesome, can’t wait for the full review!
I can't wait to see one in person either! I hope it gets lots of votes because I'll be doing full reviews starting in about may/june for the rest of the year and only the top RVs will get one!
Wow, I would have never guessed.
Thanks Neil. Loved the bloopers. It allows you to display your humor which I appreciate without turning off the serious folks. lol. We have a PU I need to find out what weight. Silly I don't know I suppose. I really liked that unit. The tanks were a surprise. And love that's it four season.
i'm glad that my loyal viewers like this video! I was worried that hard core class b viewers would be turned off but I see that people see that it's all about the ultramobile lifestyle. thanks for letting me know and glad that you like the bloopers! I think you're right: it's a great way to show a different side of me without turning off more serious viewers.
Well, if you're a Doctor Who fan, there's absolutely NO mystery re: how big it is inside vs. how small it looks from the outside: It must be a TARDIS. ALL truck-campers are. ;-)
However, another negative (besides 13' height this one has) re: truck-campers is they're way HEAVIER than they look also, the biggest ones approach 4000lbs fully loaded. Oops! I actually just saw one that's way OVER that: Eagle Cap Luxury Truck Camper Model 1165, with 2 slides! THAT one is almost 5000lbs DRY WEIGHT (NOT loaded)! Outrageous! Few trucks can carry anything that heavy! And many people you see out there with truck campers are over-loading their trucks big-time, as they try to get by using a smaller capacity truck. Not good wear & tear-wise for the truck -- or safe for the passengers or other drivers on the road...
Finally, the trucks needed to carry these larger/largest truck-campers FOR SURE have large engines (V8 minimum), so MPG will be as poor as it gets (expect single-digit MPG). TMK, no NA (Naturally Aspirated) V6 truck can handle that kind of weight so there's no way around high fuel costs -- except there's a bit of relief if the engine is a diesel (but then going diesel has its own negatives).
Still, if someone doesn't care about MPG (even when driving the big truck around town while leaving the camper itself parked @ home), doesn't mind the height (high-profile vehicle when camper is aboard), and needing to use more caution while doing any off-roading (higher center of gravity poses a tipping-over possibility on inclines), this combo RV (truck & camper) is a nice, compact and capable package...not to mention it's even BETTER if the truck is 4x4!
BTW, since the Cirrus brand is from NuCamp, it's a RV maker that has (at least) two things going for it: (1) a reputation for using better materials/fit & finish (Amish workers) and (2) Customer Care/Support AFTER the sale. They also make the T@B Teardrop travel-trailers (one model is geared for off-road/boon-docking), and they also are known for being better-quality products. They still have some QC issues (as ALSO "top-quality" Airstream does, so BOTH makers need to up their QC efforts!) but still, definitely not your average-built RV.
P.S. If I do not end up getting a Class B (in 1.5 years or so, something like the Winnebago Revel 4x4 44E) then I'm looking to get a mid-size truck (Ford Ranger with tow & FX4 packages)...but no mid-size truck can even think about handling these larger truck-campers, so they'd STILL be out of the question for me. Only a towable (small TT or 5er) would be my choice then -- or just go "minimalist" and get a truck-bed rack with a rooftop tent!
-- BR
such a great and helpful comment. thank you bill! totally agree with your assessment. if I end up doing a full review you can be sure that I'll be speaking to many if not all of these points.
Also the Cirrus 670 looks very interesting. under 1,500lbs I believe and fits onto a 1/2 ton truck!
Big campers demand a one-ton with upgraded suspension. If I go that route, I'm going to plop an AF 865 (not very heavy) on an F-350 dually with factory suspension. A little erring on the side of overkill, for sure, but that should enhance stability in transit and in camp.
@@Ultramobility Since I'd be looking at a mid-size truck (V6/Turbo 4), 1500lbs would be pushing the limit, even for the "segment leader in towing and payload capacities" -- the 2019 Ford Ranger I noted earlier. At best, should be able to carry a 1500lbs camper but only its DRY (empty) weight, not with anything in it (fully-loaded) -- it'd look nice out there in the sticks...but with nothing aboard (water, propane, food, clothes!), that's all I COULD do with it: Look at it. Not quite my ideal camping experience, if I may say so. ;-)
I'd have to move up to a full-size truck, like the F150, which has something like 3200lbs payload capacity...now THAT would give me that extra capacity for a loaded 1500lbs camper. As mentioned earlier, I like to be a good deal UNDER the maximum payload (or towing) capacities of whatever vehicle I have.
But the Good News is the 150's engine is still a V6 -- an Eco-Boost -- and not a V8 (or diesel) as I'm trying to avoid.
As I said though, these truck-campers are heavier than they look...or is it most trucks aren't built with most truck-campers in mind? Except the really huge trucks (dually chassis preferred of course), which I'd have to pass on.
Clearly though, $80K (new prices) for truck+camper (maybe $60K for a 4x4 truck though, and $40K for a large camper, like Lance, for example, or perhaps one of the other quality 4-Season campers made by Bigfoot and Northwood/Arctic Fox, for 2 examples) vs. just over $100K for a 4x4 Class B is noteworthy. Still, a big 4x4 dually truck and large camper (both new) would be about $100K also...so that'd be the almost the same cost as the Class B (also new) I mentioned. Kind of like two sides of the same coin: Tossing it and choosing Heads or Tails may be the BEST way to decide, as too often the more research we do it seems the less progress we make toward a clear/easy decision! ;-)
Happy Travels -- and continued reviews!
-- BR
Thanks for reviewing this very cool truck camper. Would love to see more of them. One note on the fridge in the 920. Nucamp's website says it's a Thetford N3141 model. Thetford's literature on this model says that the separate compartment at the bottom is a bottle drawer, not a separate freezer. The freezer is inside the main compartment. Love your channel!
wow!! Some serious food for thought. Never considered a truck w/camper. Looks like a really cute set up. LOVED the outtakes... lol.
I would have never considered a truck camper either but nuCamp is well known for its quality build and no slideouts. just so much to love about this camper esp for the price! you can get a new 2018 model for maybe $28k?!
This unit is the real game changer! Excellent review sir Neil!
Once again my friend you did a very good job of reviewing this truck camper. I went to the RV show in Houston Texas and saw a truck camper. The young people get in and around and jump up and down but if you’re over 60 it may not be the one you want. Stay thirsty my friend.
thank you!
I have a NuCamp TT and love it! They are a great company and stand behind their product. If I get another camper it will be a truck camper and it will only be a NuCamp truck camper!
Yay! Truck campers! You forgot one little issue and one HUGE advantage: You can't just slap one on any old pickup truck. You have to install tie-downs and turnbuckles on the truck (you might also have to beef up the suspension, depending on the weight of the camper, and -- if you drive a dually -- you'll need to option swing-out brackets for the camper's jacks). You CAN tow a boat, cargo trailer, or other stuff with a camper loaded by using a hitch extender. I've long been a fan of the Arctic Fox 865: No slides, onboard genny (short bed only), massive tank and propane capacity, four-season (ish), plus gobs of storage. You should review one! Also, people speak highly of Lance and Northern Lite rigs. Regarding the lack of a standard inverter on most (if not all) truck campers, I checked with a local dealer, and aftermarket whole-coach inverters are available (installation is extra, naturally). Another solution is to buy some 12V automotive style inverters for your gadgets. You shouldn't need one for the TV since most TCs now come with 12V LED TVs (standard or optional). One other major advantage to this assemble-your-own RV approach is that, if you decide you don't like the truck or the camper, you just have to trade one of them in for something better. Try THAT with a Class A, B, or C!
all excellent points you make! you're right about the swing-out jacks luckily the cirrus line has them. Taylor Dzaman has an Arctic Fox and loves his! Check out his channel!
I have and he's the one who made me view TCs as a viable option. YOU, sir, are the one who made me consider camper vans as a viable option! I'm currently considering the 2019 Crossfit 22C, Travato 59G/GL, and the Arctic Fox 865+F350DRW. Hopefully, I'll make my decision before the 2022 model year!
@UltraMobility... Thanks for the shout out!
you are more than welcome! thank you so much for allowing me to use portions of your video!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Cirrus 920. I agree with you that it would be near perfect if it had an inverter.
I have to admit that after reviewing this camper I've seriously considered getting one!
Love your videos - long time lurker. Growing us as an only child we had HUGE trailer in a campground, one of gee biggest. Needless to say my parents may not have been the smartest with their money. I'm currently looking at something smaller' which is tough as I am 6'4. Also need a decent bathroom but keep it up! Much love
many thanks lurker lol! i'm trying hard to bring a variety of ultra mobile solutions to the channel, especially affordable, well built ones. I have to admit that prior to doing this video I didn't even think about truck campers but in the process of doing the research for this video, watching a ton of videos of actual owners talking about why they love their truck campers I've started to turn around on truck campers. they are really innovative, versatile and best of all affordable if you already own a truck.
Ultramobility absolutely. Being able to sit and drive four comfortably in front with a lift over top, kind of cool even for off roaring. I'm only in my 30s so unfortunately I don't think I'll be owning one soon. Also, Canadian so my loonies and twoonies I'll have to save. Greetings and cheers from New Brunswick Canada!
yeah I love that aspect as well: having a 4 door extended cab where you can travel around with friends or family comfortably as well as getting a 4wd or 4x4 option just makes so much sense. then the coach piece or camper is self-contained and can be left on the truck or fairly easily lifted off and placed down on the ground giving you full use of your truck to get about site seeing or making a run to the grocery while the rest of the family stays back at the camper. it's just so versatile and practical. glad to have my fellow Canadians following and watching me! Thank you!
TCs often boast more headroom than a Class B. The Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek models by Northwood have 6'4" headroom in the back (but not in the cab-over, obviously). They also have head-clearance skylights in the bathroom. Go check out a few rigs, you might be pleasantly surprised.
@@colormedubious4747 hey! thanks, will do.
Do a full review of this one. I wanna know more, man!
Hmm.. definitely food for thought! It has some serious advantages and I really love that bed with all the windows. Being based on a truck means better winter and rough terrain driving, too.
that's right. you can choose your own chassis to suite your needs: 4wd, 4x4, extended cab, 2-door, 4-door. it gives you a lot of flexibility. or just buy a nice used 1 ton truck for a lot less money. so many ways to go.
First off I love this camper! Next, I love the bloopers at the end! You are a wonderful host! Thank you.
Neil your channel surpases many others on you tube in that you showcase smaller more practical campers. The monoliths should be a thing of the past , like the V8 . Thank you .
No inverter would be annoying, but great mini review
The height you mentioned as a drawback is also a benefit, TCs usually have more headroom than B's or small C's and coupled with house sized mattresses make them perfect for the 6 foot plus users.
Good Job Neil! Full review is a must now haha!
I hope so - vote!
I love that you're reviewing a truck camper!
I have to say that I loved doing it and if viewers want I will do more of them!
Yayyy truck campers! So happy you are reviewing them now! Do you think you could get your hands on a HOST camper? They seem like the Pleasure-way of truck campers and with a 63 fresh water tank and dry bath available on some models, a dream.
Clara - I will certainly research the HOST camper. I'm a bit of a convert now on truck campers! If viewers want me to do more of them then I'll gladly do them! I really enjoyed doing this review. It was a true surprise how much I learned and ended up liking about this truck camper and truck campers in general. I watched a lot of Taylor Dzaman's videos: ruclips.net/channel/UCYzxEJsvn0S_JVYkZx5UAFQ
@@Ultramobility , Neil, great review on the Cirrus. Your enthusiasm for a different platform/ option
to the B-Van was really evident!! you had the Kid in the Candy store look ;)
Another person who has good experience with truck campers and does very good presentation
of info is Julie from K&J Adventures. I actually saw her vids for the first time today.
So i thought I'd drop her page on you since your looking at the truck camper scene.
ruclips.net/channel/UCxn56Daki7XFimeAiuDjaKQfeatured
Very well done mini, the quality in the NuCamp product is on par with PleasureWay and the Cirrus is no exception....we love the T@B 400 but don't have one as of yet....
I agree. can't wait to review one in person! vote please!
Ultramobility oh we did! running 85% when we voted. You know what the next step is! Ohio here you come!
Great vid Neil. Would definitely like to see a full review on this camper.
thank you for letting me know that. go vote on the community tab too!
Lots to like about this camper and the smaller 820 and soon to be released 670. Especially like the windows and how one can truly open them wide. Puzzling to me that other RVs don't use similar windows.
When I saw the headline that said an RV for under $40K USD I said no way! No new RV is that affordable. And as soon I saw it was a truck camper I knew why. It didn't include the truck.
hope you didn't think I was click -baiting! not my intention.
@@Ultramobility , No worries. I've watched enough of your videos to know you are not like that.
Yes yes yes. Please more truck camper reviews.
You got a mention from Technomadia. Congrats. 😊👍🏻
wow! thanks for letting me know! I'm stunned and honored that they even thought of using me! very thoughtful of you to share.
Would not even think of carrying 1 of them unless you have a dually 1 ton. Would be terrifying driving that on a windy day on the highway.
The Cirrus 820 looks good too...will fit on a Ford F350 SRW 4WD gas or diesel and can go a lot of places that would be difficult or impossible for most class B van campers...
truck campers to review,Lance 650-850,Northernlite,Bigfoot 1500 series,Alaskan telescopic campers(since the 50's)Capri camper and Fourwheel campers,,a broad good sweep,,,
i forgot Wolf Creek 840 too
I have recently started looking at truck campers mainly because I started thinking about living in my camper full time and I don't want to get stuck without my home if my vehicle needs repairs. This camper is one of my favs. My other is the hard-sided foldable truck campers made by Alaskan campers. They are not quite as beautiful design-wise but they have the advantages of being much lighter and not having the height problems. Please consider reviewing the Alaskan truck campers. They even have one that can be used with a small half ton truck. Thanks for the great reviews. They are getting more thorough and more useful.
thank you so much for letting me know that you find my channel and videos helpful! I've noted Alaskan truck campers in my notebook. if viewers would like me to continue doing truck camper reviews as well as camper vans then i'm all in!
Not sure but I thought [AIRFORCE GUY] SAID IT had a inverter inside the step going to the bed. I could be wrong.
hmmm are you sure it's the 920? I don't show one on my spec sheet. maybe the 2020 model year has added it...
A Truck Camper is a little to much West Virginia for me. And $40,000 for the Camper and more like $ 55,000 to $65,000 for the Chevy 2500 4x4 crew cab and ford goes up to $75,000 for the same options then Two loans.
Great RV!
Do a mini review of the Host Mammoth!!!
You'll freak out!
Lol.
Funny outtakes!
noted!
I like your including the truck campers, I have looked at both and ended up with a boat.
Great review, thanks for posting.
Very nice review and interesting truck camper. Please do a deep review!
vote! vote! vote! I only have time to do a certain number of full reviews this year - they'll all be done toward the latter half of the year. so only the mini-reviews that get the highest number of votes will get a full review. something like half of all the mini-reviews won't be able to get full reviews!
If thaïs can be fit on the upcomming Ford or GM electric thaïs would make a great combo
Love your reviews. You should also consider reviewing the 670 model. It has a neat bathroom design and it’s for a smaller truck. Nucamp also makes some nice looking teardrop travel trailers as well. If you’d be interested in checking those out they’re called T@BS.
I would love for you to explore truckbed rv's! Yes, please!
noted!
Good review dude. Like the heating system.
Thanks!
Hey Neil really would love for you to do a northern lite truck camper!
And others too! I've been looking at them. But I would like to see a way to get from cab into the cabin with out getting out of the cab.
Thanks Neil :)
noted Vickie!
The Cirrus is amazing. I have been looking for several months and never checked out truck campers. This one really fits my needs. Now I need to research 3/4 and one ton trucks. I would very much like for you to do a full review of it. You might think about giving me a direction to go with trucks if you have the time. Thank you.
When it comes to trucks for this camper, be sure you check the payload capacity of the truck. This Truck Camper is too heavy for a 3/4 ton truck. Almost 3,900 lbs. dry weight. Payload includes all people, cargo & camper. Good Luck & Happy Camping!
@@TheAirForceGuy Do you have any truck suggestions?
@@TheAirForceGuy Also does this truck have to be a dually?
If you are getting a Regular Cab 1 ton truck that may work depending on the truck. However, the best truck for this if you want a Crew Cab would be a 1 ton dually in the Chevy or Ford. I'm sure the Dodge would work as well. Now, with that said the 2020 Chevy trucks are increasing their towing capacities, this may also increase their payloads as well. You may want to check those weights out once they are available. Good Luck!
@@TheAirForceGuy Are all Crew Cabs Dually's? Do you sell the Cirrus? I am a New England resident so within driving distance. By the way, thank you for all the info.
If a person doesnt own a truck what would be better a truck and camper or a coachmen van. i am undecided on what would be best for me, i do know it has to be four season. i would like to drive to alaska and stay in the back country for about two weeks. i still would tow a cargo trailer with extra supplies and water.
Awesome truck camper for one that doesn't have slides
We agree!
good review Thanks for the price😁
No problem 👍
I would eliminate the convection oven, stove, and use a Ninja Foodie as a replacement. now, the possibilities are endless with the added space.
Truck campers are a welcome addition!
glad to hear that! if the majority of viewers want me to continue to do truck camper reviews then I'm in!
Neil, you have to check out the Mitsubishi D5 terrain camper van 4X4! It absolutely blows away the Recon. I was seriously considering putting my order in on the Recon until I came across the Mitsubishi. It is phenomenal!
Very nice. Something to consider.
Hi Neil, these truck campers are well organized for the size. Class B's should take note. You lived in Quebec before right? I was wondering if you have ever checked out the Safari Condos made there? Specifically the Promaster Chassis XL '21 Flex. They are comparable in price and layout to the Hymer Aktiv (though different), and was wondering what you thought of them.
hi there Sharon. I did indeed check them out while in Quebec. they made it onto my shortlist with the Pleasure-way Ascent and SS AGile by Roadtrek. Those were my final three. When I went to see the Safari condo I wasn't happy with the finishes and some design decisions that they made (like residential style shelves that just laid down on pegs and would rattle going down the road versus being screwed down. that wasn't a huge deal in itself but it made me question other design decision that may be happening behind the scenes. however that was years ago and they are a good company that is always improving. also at the time they had a 12 month wait time and I didn't want to wait.
@@Ultramobility They look so well designed now. Love the electric bed that raises and lowers. safaricondo.com/en/motorises-serie-promaster-xl21-xl-flex/
you are doing truck campers!!!,,next the lance 650!!,,,GREAT!!!I KNEW YOU WOULD,,THX!!
I think you were one of the viewers who turned me on to truck campers and recommended that I do a review of one right?
indeed,,i could help,,keep going
indeed,,i could help,,keep going
So how hard can it be to install a convertor (notice I didn't say inverter)?
Excellent branch out.
I'm loving it!!! 😊😊😊💓
Why doesn’t it have an alde on demand water heater or even the plus for the heat. Also why not an option for a xantrex lithium system? Is there not enough room? Or any other good reason? Could it be modified easily? How hard is it to put in the truck bed or take it out? How stable is it when it is just free standing without the truck? Will it work in a small truck like a Chevy Colorado? I hope you do a full review of this unit since really seems very appealing, but until I read your full review, I am cautious but like you excited at the thought
yep bob all great questions that I will try to address in a full review. I'm pretty certain the alde system is a combined heater/boiler but need to verify. pretty sure too that it's propane. they really should offer a Xantrex system as it's so out of the box ready and would greatly benefit from it. would need to speak with xantrex and see if they could/do upgrade truck campers like this. my understanding is that it's pretty straight forward once you learn how to raise and lower the camper on/off the bed of the truck. getting it off is faster.
Ultramobility This might help explain. Maybe.
ruclips.net/video/mRMzTGOGyFE/видео.html
I was thinking about a combo setup and boom, there it was. I thought it be less than a class b and yeah pretty good setup plus it has 4x4 which is even a better deal.
the Ultramobility community is a hive mind!
Please do a full review on this...!
Man.. I know this is weird to say, but it seems like I've been reading the signs of the universe and you brought all of them up and I'm sitting here, homeless, on the verge of checking out of life, wondering why the hell the "universe" is showing me this when I have absolutely zero way of attaining this in any realistic timeline or alternate universe.
i hope you don't decide to check out of life and instead try to figure out what the universe is trying to tell you.
Can I assume that you can't tow with this camper due to the overhang?
Great review! I’ll be following your channel and I’ll be looking at the Nücamp site to see if a Volta System could be fitted. That would give me full electric with not generator. The roof seems to have room for plenty of solar. Thanks again!
Have done an review on the cirus 920 full net.
I wish you would do more videos that are actual video of the item and not a stock slide show from the manufacturer’s website. Travel to RV dealers and get hands on!
I do that Defender Tom if you watch my full reviews. I'm trying out something different right now doing Mini-Reviews to gauge and allow viewers to vote on which models they want me to do full reviews on. Otherwise, there's only so much time and I end up doing full reviews on rigs that a lot of people may not be interested in. My plan is to dedicate the latter half of this year to doing the full reviews on the rigs that received the highest votes for earlier in the year. I'm open to a different plan and viewers are welcome to chime in with their thoughts and opinions! and for what it's worth these mini-reviews take me just as much time to research and pull information together from various places including calling and interviewing the manufacturer as the full reviews. they're a great way to get just the essentials without investing a lot of time. but I hear ya.
Could you please list the trucks that can carry this camper?
Hi Neil, just found this review, hope you are alerted, I have a question for you.
There are a number of good or “just OK” portable battery/inverter/charger systems available to add to smaller Class B campers or truck campers like this one. They cost about $2K and are very easy to install. They are around 440Wh, 122400mah using Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. Have you done a review on any of them? And would you recommend using them?
Wow.. Looks HUGE inside but that could be just from the camera angles.. still very impressive. This can be a compelling choice especially for those who already have a PU truck. Thanks Neil!
that's what I think too. it is compelling because you can either buy the truck separately in which case you have a truck, separate from the truck camper and if you ever need to sell the truck you'll get less depreciation likely from selling it and still have your camper.
Can you compare all TC for which are the best for winter?
Neil - If you had to choose between the Cirrus and your Pleasure-Way which one would you choose and why
Since you're venturing into truck campers, do you have any plans to do reviews on the smaller and/or independent class B custom van companies like Sportsmobile, Outsidevan, and RB Components, just to name a few?
Good morning, love your videos.
so glad to hear that Paula! Thank you so much for watching!
Double thumbs for the bloopers😀
glad you enjoyed them Dee!
How about some reviews of camper vans with no toilets or showers.
Thanks Niel...good work.
noted!
Hi, I didn't know how to contact you directly. I am wondering if I could hire you as a consultant to help me find a camper van. I know what features I want but am getting confused with all the different makers and models.
hi, dixiedalimama. Yes I do offer consulting services. Please feel free to email me at neil.balthaser@live.com Looking forward to hearing from you.
I’d like to know how these hold up as a camper. Most of the campers you buy nowadays have cheap stretched rubber roofs and seams that are always leaking within the first year or two. Especially ones with slide outs. That’s why we’ve been looking at the class B camper vans, they are a vehicle and will hold up. Thank you have been trying to decide what to buy this summer been watching numerous RUclips’s.
i'll have to research and keep an eye out on long term usage and quality. nucamp has a good reputation and Paul the Air Force Guy's channel has some great video showing the entire build process at their factory. you should check him out.
Yep you did it to me too. I had my mind set on a class B or at least I thought I did until I saw this! Thank you Neil! Are you sure that's an extended bed on that Chevy? It looks like a 6 footer?
oh dear, the class b manufacturers REALLY aren't going to like me now... i'm not sure about the truck's bed size. the bed size for the 920 needs to be 10ft I believe. cirrus has a new truck camper the 670 coming out that fits onto a 6 ft. bed I believe and a 1/2 truck.
You have been enormously helpful to me. Thank you. Could you please list the Class B RV's that are winter ready. Also do you have any information or do you plan to do a video on purchasing an RV?
i'm so happy to hear that Gail. thank you for saying that. the only class B's that are kind of 4 season are the Galleria and CrossFit with the Polar Package upgrades from Coachmen, The Travato (kind of) by Winnebago. The Travato does put heating elements behind walls or heat tape around pipes. and there may be one or two others that I'm forgetting at the moment. but most class B camper vans are not 4 season ready. Oh the Tofino by Pleasureway is also kinda, half-way 4 season. the pipes and tanks are inside but again no heat tape on pipes and no heating vents or elements behind walls and floors. you really need either heat tape or heating vents/radiators behind walls and floors in order to keep those areas above freezing temperatures. just having pipes and tanks inside isn't enough.
@: Gail:
And the Winnebago is 4-Season and 4x4 also. TMK, it's the ONLY "mass-produced" (meaning not by a after-market specialty/niche van-conversion shop) Class B presently that is BOTH (which some of us want, not just 4x4 OR 4-Season, but BOTH.
-- BR
Love the older design not 2021.
Looking Goid!
thanks so much Paul! Thanks for being a sport and allowing me to use some of your excellent video. I hope that lots of my subscribers subscribe to your channel!
Neil We are looking for a Class B that will sleep 3 adults (not 2 adults and 1 kid). Any ideas?
Travato 59G, Regency Nation Traveler Explore with the electric bunk bed, Fleetwood IROK with the drop down loft bed, hymer aktiv loft edition, pleasureway Tofino, all pleasureway models have the new front bed system but that may not be long enough for an adult, winnebago boldt when it comes out (maybe - need to see what the front bed dimensions are).
@@Ultramobility Thanks you very much for the info. I love your reviews.
I love truck campers but I bought the wrong truck to haul one around.well maybe a 19” class C will be better anyway🤠👍
you have a 1/2 ton? if so the cirrus 670 (new) would work!
The one year warranty says a lot to me
You lost me when you started showing the galley. I thought the 920 had an oven, it is the 820 that does not.
920 oven is optional. Some do, some don't..
Camper's are so bohemian.
Swerving and swaying down the road....get a 550 truck to handle the load.
The real problem I see with truck campers is that you have to climb stairs to get into them. As we age, our knees get worse and I think the demographic age group for this would be younger than 65. But they will only hold two people, so I don't see them useful for families. If you continue with looking at truck campers, it might be good to visit their sales numbers and who usually buys these.
yep - I've noticed that they tend to be used by younger folks and that's great. I wonder if there's a market for an older buyer if they could figure out a solution for climbing up into the rig...
Please review the Kimbo truck Camper
Hi Neil. Thanks for all your videos/reviews. I am retired and looking to hit the road with my German Shepherd. I plan on traveling across the US and Canada, probably no more than 3 weeks at a time. I will primarily stay in RV campgrounds, but will likely have to dry camp occasionally. I’m looking for a Class B or C that will fit my needs. Ability to dry camp for 2-3 days. Ability to keep the cabin comfortable (AC) for my dog if I have to leave him for a few hours. I love an open (lots of windows), spacious feel. I’m torn between lithium vs traditional AGM batteries. I’m skeptical of diesel, but not completely closed mind. This may not be the right forum to ask you,,,,but it’s the only one I have, and I know you have reviewed a lot of smaller sized vehicles. Any help or direction is appreciated. Keep up the great videos,,,thx.
Hi, Mark. First decide how important being able to park is to you. that's a consideration that many do not consider. I know I didn't on my first class b and ended up getting a 24 foot class b only to discover that for my intended use it was to long. I want to be able to use my van as a true second vehicle. that meant nothing over 20 feet in length. that narrowed down things considerably. if that's not important to you then you have more choice. since you're going to be living out of it for up to 3 weeks at a time then space will be important. I've lived out of mine with my dog for up to a week. I could do 3 weeks but that would be it. then decide what layout works for you. what's most important? a comfortable bed? a large kitchen? a nice bathroom? work space? that will determine layout options. gas versus diesel I don't think should be too much of a consideration. get the basics down first.
Thanks Neil. @@Ultramobility
to figure out if parking is important to you do this: for a week, use your normal car and consider it over 20 feet I length. Do not park in any normal street or parking lot parking space. Take up 2 spaces on the street or in parking lots. See if you're okay with that. Some people are. I wasn't. If you're not okay with that then you need to get an RV that's under 20 feet in length. For me I just got tired of trying to find parking. When I did I was constantly worried that I was going to upset someone and come back to a nasty note or worse. I just didn't want to deal with the hassle. But like I said some people have no problem taking up two spaces in a parking lot or two spaces on street parking. If you're not going to be parking a lot in towns or cities then maybe a longer camper van works for you. Just a thought. I really recommend this exercise to everyone considering a camper van because many of use don't think about the effects that the length has on our usage. I know I didn't and then ended up with a $140k coach that I knew almost immediately after owning it for a few months that I made the wrong decision.
Ultramobility Thanks Neil, the parking test is a good exercise. My primary focus was on Class B’s, for the very reason of having flexibility with parking and access to most areas, (campgrounds, national parks, etc...). As I did a little more research, I was concerned about living space for me and the dog. I am also concerned about controlling the temperature inside the vehicle for those times I need to leave the dog alone. My initial feeling was lithium batteries for the coach, with VoltStart or some other manufacturer equivalent. So much to consider. LOL. Thanks again.
Nice to see but I thought your channel was strictly Class B's which is why I follow you. Are you running out of Class B's to review?
hi there Cynthia - oh gosh no. I could do a different model and floor plan of a class B each week for 52 weeks and would not run out of class bs. no that's not a problem. instead i'm listening to viewers. some viewers simply recommended that I take a look at truck campers - so I did and I liked what I saw and I thought "geez, these my channel is all about being ultra-mobile and these truck campers give you that at a price point that is frankly a hundred thousand dollars under many class B's" So I thought a video about a truck camper might be interesting to see how viewers react. if viewers don't like it then I won't do any more. but I hope that you all see the value in it. also as my channel grows I could conceivable do both a truck camper and a class b review each week. but i'd need to significantly grow the channel to be able to afford that. I hope you stick with me Cynthia!
Can I get a link to your community tab?
Your reviews are the best. Could you do a review on an equivalent Lance? NuCamps teardrops and new TT are the best I’ve seen out there including this truck camper.
ruclips.net/channel/UCHhAzHWdJpyWNHd1JuuofWwcommunity
Please do a full review.
, nice but I can buy a 21 foot full queen bed, dry bath, couch, dinette, full kitchen, outside shower, 13 foot awning, Winnebago. for $19,900.
brand new
Certainly! There’s an RV for everyone out there!
Interesting. When I started looking at truck campers I always fear when they are not in the truck they will fall over, do you know if this is true?
nope. it's not true. they are very stable and designed to be lived in when they are off the truck. I will research further and perhaps some manufacturers have better designs than others but my current understanding is that leaving them off the truck and living in them is by design.
here's what the NuCamp manual says about the Cirrus 920 and habitability when it's freestanding on its jacks. Bottom line: it's fine: *Your camper is designed to be used while standing on the jacks in a lowered position without damage to the camper. When lowering camper, do not allow camper bumper to touch the ground. Damage may occur. Allow two inches of clearance to the ground. *
@@Ultramobility Ok cool! Personally hope you can review the host truck camper they look very nice!
That is awesome!and Paul the Air Force guy is my friend!thanks for this!
he's a great guy. he was nice to let me use some of his excellent video from behind the scenes.
He is seriously A nice guy. He drove in a crazy snowstorm last year to pick us up in Washington DC and drive us to Thurmont Maryland. He also talk to me for a year before I bought my first new camp teardrop trailer and was so nice even though I didn’t buy it from him that when I got ready to buy my next RV I went up there and bought it from him. He does what he says and I like that in a person.
I hope that I can collaborate one day on a video with him. your testimonial on him goes a long way. thanks for sharing that! I hope other viewers go and check out his channel and his videos! would like to throw some Ultramobility love his way!
Full review plz