1 Year Owners Review - Hiker Highway Basic

Been very happy with this little camper and thought I'd make a video since there aren't too many reviews of the basic models.
This is a simple, but well-made, bed on wheels.

[@Groovingforwardatx]

Nice aphex twin sticker 👍
Thanks for the review!

[@videozar_]

Good catch! He's been a hero of mine since the early 90s.

[@2150dalek]

Think I just found my mini camper...Looks like an affordable version of the Mission Overland. 😎👌

[@naldovaz9157]

all l need is a basic, keep it simple, very nice

[@sandyschneider6792]

Thank you for the info.

[@gomcse]

Thank you for showing the basic model!

[@trynsurviven2440]

Hard to go wrong with the bare minimum. Not much to need repair which is key for those of us on a budget.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

I'm pricing a Hiker out...bare bones BUT
..I liked the comments, questions and replies! Really appreciate your video! And it's apparently Puppy Approved!

[@traceytakeuchi3080]

I have been looking at this basic model. I do not want to tent camp any more! I know this was a price thing for you, but, would you have included the back galley if you could or are you satisfied with not having that? Where/how do you cook? Also, I found your 'bare-bones' video very helpful.

[@videozar_]

Thanks Tracey. The galley would have added like $1500 to the price. I absolutely would have liked to have it. Partially for cooking but also to have access to stuff I stored inside without climbing over the bedding. Without it, I cooked on a folding propane grill that I set up each time.

[@robbyphillips6618]

On your trips from east to west how was your mpg affected on the Crosstrek? Thanks for sharing.

[@videozar_]

I had the 6MT so normally averaged 30-32 MPG. When towing the Hiker it was more like 18-20. Not too bad really.

[@ranger275th9]

Very cool! I have the Extreme Off-road from Hiker. Thanks for the video.

[@triciaharrod7582]

We have a HD 5x8 to pick-up soon in CO. Good to hear a positive 1 year review. Looks like Ricky approves and enjoyed listening to the review as well. Enjoy those adventures.

[@videozar_]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it Tricia!

[@christiclampitt5804]

I like it!

[@susanbruce8974]

Thanks.

[@mps9608]

Anything you wish you had added to the build? I am looking at the Hiker mid range . I need a 5 x 10, and want the 3500lb axle.

[@videozar_]

I could barely afford the basic here at the time. But if I had more money to spend, definitely would have liked a battery, roof rack, and awning.

[@BrawndoCorporation]

​@@videozar_How much was the out the door price? Thanks.

[@twoweary]

It looks like you have no solar. So you pack a generator or have to stay at places with shore power ? My Hiker( I bought it used a few weeks ago ) is wired for solar and I still have to pick up some panels,but I can charge the small battery before I leave home to have lights and heat ( in the morning only) anywhere I go. I love it. These are nicely built little units.

[@bchin324]

What size is it?

[@videozar_]

This one was 5'x8'.

[@oldmanmtb1443]

Let me get this right from the day you order it, it took a year to get it

[@videozar_]

Yes. At the time, that's how backed up Hiker was. It was the start of covid and they were a quickly growing company.

[@oldmanmtb1443]

@@videozar_ thanks for the reply. I'm thinking about getting one in a year or so.