Even a year later your videos are helping. Newbie Spyder rider here. The mini mate seems like something I can handle solo. Thank you for making these. 😊
@peppermyntpatti144 Thank you so much for your kind words. And welcome to the Spyder rider community. The Mini Mate camper is very easy to set up, and the Spyder tows it very easily. I love my Mini Mate 😁👍
The camper does allow me to bring everything I need, and a few things I don't need, but so very nice to have. It's not "glamping" but it sure feels like it after motocamping in a tent 😁👍
Yeah the 5 lb tank is cute, so cute it costs twice as much as what the 20 lb regular propane tanks cost, but for anyone who uses those envirmentally unfriendly disposable 1 lb cannisters, they eventually pay for themselves. But why does cute cost so much 😳🤗🤣
You’ve thought of everything Wayne! I really like the power supply and fridge…I’ve been looking at them. I’m sorry I missed this one. It came out about the time my Mom passed and I missed a few days of videos.
I have to chuckle about apologies if someone misses my videos, because I really don't know who does or doesn't watch, except for the handful of folks like you who almost always watch and post comments, which makes my day. We all have lives to live, mine is probably less busy than most these days as I wind down, and my retirement approaches. Always take care of you and family first RJ. Take care my friend 👊😎👍
I am not too happy with this video because is I going to cost me money 💰! You shared lots of awesome gadgets that now I am interested in Wayne. The refrigerator is the main one. I have a 12V cooler (not a fridge) and draws 70W and doesn’t cool things down nor idle so it kills my Jackery 300 in few hours. (Thanks for sharing the Amazon references ) This is definitely a comfy setup buddy. Well done, cheers. Eddie
I had one of those 12v coolers many years ago, made by Coleman, that I used in my van when travelling, it didn't cool the contents worth crap. The technolgy of camping gear has come such a long way, making camping feel more like glamping 🤣🤣. The most awesome feature I love about the fridge is no ice to buy, no water to dump, and no soggy items in the cooler 👊😎👍
Don't laugh Roy, but I forgot one piece of gear on my trip to VAMM that prevented me from making coffee. It was the propane hose, it was attached to my Buddy Heater which I certainly didn't need or bring with me, but lesson learned is to keep that dang propane hose with the campstove and not the propane heater. 😩😢😭
I have similar items. Two folding sinks, 2 same 120 w solar panels, same refrigerator/bag, EcoFlow Delta 2, and French Press. I would get a folding water kettle and heat it with the EcoFlow. Pour the water into the French Press.
I would like have the power of the Delta 2, but it's much too big and heavy for me to stay under the maximum weight that my camper and motorcycle are rated to carry and tow. I do carry a compact mess kit, which includes a kettle and cooking pots. EcoFlow products are amazing 👊😎👍
I'm late to the party on this one Wayne. I very much enjoyed this entire series and again, if someone is in the market for this camper, your well thought out review is gold. You answered just about all the questions I had on your set up. I would keep this series going a bit more, maybe the 5 worst things about moto camping, the 5 best? What food do you take along? MRE's or do you dine on your grilling and cooking? If you could make 1 change, what might that be? How often does the camper trailer need service? Repacking the bearings with grease, recoating the awning and tent to ensure it remains waterproof, etc. Just some fodder to kick around for content. Thank you for the very kind shoutout on your music. I'm speechless.. It was good to see your pups in the video as well. I will drive r ride up to NY when time permits to sit down with you and talk about editing and maybe do some brainstorming if you would like. Excellent series! I loved it.
Thank you so very much Eric, great advice and suggestions, appears a Mini Mate series season 2 is in order. And yes, I am very much looking forward to brainstorming with you 👊😁👍
@@SpyderWayne Hello again Wayne. Yes the 280 lbs is all our gear and trailer combined. Was able to take it out for a test ride yesterday and you are correct, could hardly tell that I was towing anything. I will take your suggestion and do a little shifting of the gear and get that tongue weight a little heaver. Thanks again for all your advice and GREAT video on the Mini Mate.
Wow that’s a very cool set up, solar and a power station, heck you can go anywhere!!! It is great to be fully facilitated when we are on a riding adventure!! That little grill is sweet! I also use collapsible bins for dishes they pack nicely and I don’t mind doing dishes in the sunshine!! Awesome series Wayne! I really enjoyed these and learning about your set up!!
Hmmm you don't mind doing dishes in the sunshine.... hey if I'm ever camping in a site next to your's, if you clean some dirty dishes that don't belong to you, they just might be my dirty dishes that somehow wandered off and I would be wondering where they went... 🤔🙄😳 😁🤣🤣
Fantastic series Wayne! I love that you have all this stuff, and know how to use it, that way I can skip the trial and error stage, and just go to you for what I will need when and I’d I get a Mini Mate!!😂😂😂 I’d also love to see how you pack it all… be well my friend, Patrick
You're making me blush Patrick, thank you so much. As for packing the camper I'm starting to get much better at it. Last year it was like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces haha, but that's a great suggestion to go with a few other suggestions, I think I need to look at a "season 2" mini mate series 👊😎👍
Great video. Love the setup and the accessories. Looks VerY comfortable and accommodating. reallY like the battery backup and the freezer. I've been looking for a 5# propane tank, but haven't come across anY as of Yet. NicelY Done. Thanks for sharing. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲.
So nice to mention Eric and Purple! Cute doggies. Good idea carrying that chair on the spider. I hate it when I get to a festival and there's no place to sit when I eat.
Yes, Purple on Three and KraKen's channels are my favorites. My apologies to you Sir, I just checked out a few videos on your channel and subscribed, and I thoroughly enjoyed your content. Great setup you have Eric to take Tator Tot and Hash Brown riding with you and Becky, and your pups are adorable. And how's your Utility Trailer working out for hauling the bikes? That is something I am very interested in doing within a few years. For now, while my bones can handle it, I'm going to travel all I can on my Spyder while towing my little camper, but a truck and trailer is in my future. Thank you so much for commenting 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne I just spoke yesterday with the guy who is wiring up my 7x14 utility trailer. He also owns a motorcycle dealership and needless to say this year has been very busy in Ohio haha. I told him no worries and no hurry take care of every single motorcycle there before you even look at my trailer as I am still 2 years from retirement. But yes my friend I can't wait to see it done. My goal and it is a lofty one at that but my goal is I want to be able to hold two motorcycles in it but back the motorcycles out and turn it into a little makeshift camper for us to sleep in. I want to add a Harbor Freight electric start generator so when we are boondocking someplace we can kick on that generator and still have electricity. It's funny you would mention that because we were just sitting here talking a few minutes ago saying we see all these content providers go out and travel and we are very good at riding motorcycles but have no idea how to travel haha.
The battery pack is definitely a winner ! I have a Jackery 300 which holds the Fort for 2 days without charges but then I also use a solar panel . (I feel so good to get “free energy”) You got the Ritz Carlton 5 star rig buddy ! Well done 👍
Jackery power stations are one of the most popular oned and they've been around a long time, but they haven't yet been able to get theirs to charge anywhere near as fast as EcoFlow.... but that EcoFlow fast charging does come with a price tag premium, at least until the competition steps up. 👊😎👍
Wow you are fast Sir! I've watched your motorcycle pickup video with your daughter. That video has really taken off. I'll be checking out more of your videos 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne thanks. Yeah it really has done well. Now she has to go motocamping with us which is even better 😁. Thanks for subbing to our channel. We really appreciate it. I'll be checking out more of your content too. Thanks again and awesome camper
You've kitted yourself out quite nicely. I'm still playing with power needs so the power bank was interesting and I have been toying with getting a 12 volt fridge. Great gear and this was a great series.
I'm still learning how to pack effectively. Forgot a key item on my trip to Virginia in July, the hose for the propane tank, it was at home attached to my buddy heater, did not need that heater in July so I left it at home intentionally, that was a big dumb mistake, but hey, quickest way to learn something is to make mistakes 😁.
It does add some tongue weight, but you can compensate for that with heavier gear towards the back of your camper. It probably would fit inside your cargo bin you have on tongue of your camper if you can find a way to secure it in there.
@@SpyderWayne True ! The main issue I am facing is the fact my bike is under torqued so I can’t handle steep hills or mountain passes. In the “flat land” or prairies i am fine but I under estimated the torque needs as I thought 134 HP and 1200 would suffice. So ….. every pound or two is scrutinized. (Needless to say that I can’t have passenger) I am starting to think about getting an older torquey beater to use as my camping tractor.
So if you had to make a guess, how much do you have invested in mini mate all decked out and accessories in episode 4? Do you have any suggestions on tow hitch for Harley touring bikes?
The trailer with all the accessories that came with the trailer was $4400 ( 3 yrs ago ), and then another $375 to NY State DMV for sales tax, lic plate, and registration. The 3 most expensive camping gear items: $500 for the EcoFlow power station, $175 for the portable solar panel, and $300 for the BougeRV fridge/cooler. So that's $5,750 for that stuff. I can't think of anything else that was over $100 each. So, all my other gear (guessing) might amount to $400 to $500. So, it looks like I have just about $6,200 invested in my trailer and ALL my camping gear. I've never owned a Harley, so I don't know where Harley riders find hitches for their bikes, but I've seen lots of Harley's with hitches.
Very informative videos! This being my first riding season, I try to learn more and more not only about riding safely but also what gear you need and/or always have on you. I am not ready yet for a mini mate camper, but your videos showed me all I need to know about them. Thanks Spyder Wayne!
Hey Wayne: Great video series. I am considering buying a Mini Mate, but curious on how much can be packed in it. Have you or anybody you know, ever done a video showing how the Mini Mate is packed. Thanks.......Rick
Hi Rick - The Mini Mate has 15 cu.ft. of internal storage. I also have a roof top cargo bag I occasionally use and strap to the top of camper that holds another 15 cu.ft. of storage. I haven't yet done a detailed packing video, but the internal storage is pretty good. Below is a link to a video I put out last Octobet, called Trip to PA, Last Camping Trip of 2022. The video is just under 10 min. If you go to 9:08 in the video, I show puctures of what I have to pack up, and what you see, including the white table gets packed into the camper, and there's pictures of the stuff packed in the trailer. I hope this helps or gives some idea. I store my fridge/cooler and 5 lb propane tank on the tongue of the trailer. ruclips.net/video/nv4T2S8R-Pk/видео.html
You do great videos! The way you have your Mini Mate set up is so functional. I don’t have a motorcycle, but a small 4 cylinder car and I think your set up would work for me as well. What brand/model is your fridge?
I love my little fridge. Brand is Bouge RV, and the version I have is 12V 30 Qt (28 Liters), the gray one. They have a more expensive black one out now as well. They have smaller and bigger ones too. Mine is very quiet and efficient, and I've had it for over 2 years now. It's a perfect size for my Mini Mate. Thanks so much for your comments 😁
Yes, it all packs into the trailer. The table is about a 30" by 54" table that folds in half (30" x 27"), and the table sits flat on top of gear packed into the trailer. When needed, I also have a 15 cu ft roof rack bag that I strap to the top of the Mini Mate lid 😁👍👍
I've been using a wireless mic system, almost identical to RODE, but it's a knock off, brand is MAONO (model WM820). For these videos, transmitter was in my pants pocket, rather than just clipping it up on my collar. I plugged in a lavalier mic clipped inside my collar, with wire running down inside my shirt, then out to my pocket to the transmitter. I did the whole 4 part Mini Mate series in one day, and the audio turned out not great at all, had to crank up and play around with audio in editing, and there still were muffled segments, and a fair bit footage where the audio just wasn't usable, I think I should have not used the lavalier mic and just clipped the wireless transmitter to my collar, I've still got a lot to learn.
@@SpyderWayne I remember now. I asked you before but still couldn’t see where you had it. Audio was fine by me. You almost made me think about a camping trailer- almost but not quite. 😉
Very informative videos. I just got my mini mate a few months ago but unfortunately haven’t been able to take it out yet due to work. I am interested in the cooler, solar panel and power station you showed. Can you supply brand names? Thanks! Keep the videos coming.
Starting at 12:12 of the video, I show pictures of everything, and at the top of the pictures is the brand name and where I bought it (just pause the video on the picture), below are the items you asked about. Cooler is BOUGE RV (30 qt) and I bought mine on the Bouge RV website. Power Station is an ECOFLOW RIVER PRO (720 Wh) and portable solar panel is a TWELSEAVAN (120w), and I bought both the power station and solar panel on Amazon. 😁👍👍
Hidy Wayne... Really enjoyed the videos! They're very informative with lots of good ideas and advice. I'm about to order a Mini Mate and I was wondering If I could ask you a couple questions? When you are fully kitted out how much does your whole rig weigh? I have a 21 RTL that I'm going to be pulling it with. I've got tons of experience pulling a Bushtec Turbo behind Harley touring bikes over the years, but I don't think I ever was over 375# GVW. With your load what kind of tongue weight do you typically shoot for? I really like the BougeRV fridge and will be getting one of those as well... Anyway, thanks in advance for the info and keep up the good work on your videos... All the best
Well hello Hawg Ryder. Fully loaded with my roof rack cargo bag on top of the camper, and that cargo bag was about half full, weight was about 450 lbs, tongue weight was 52 lbs, how you pack the trailer as you know affects tongue weight. My target tongue weight is to try to get under 50 lbs, and because I have the propane tank in front of the fridge, that adds tongue weight If you don't have a propane tank, it should be easy to be down to, or under 40 lbs tongue weight. BRP towing specs for the Spyder is 400 lbs gross weight and 40 lbs tongue weight. The Spyder easily handles more than that, but those are the targets from BRP. I doubt I'll ever hit 500 lbs gross weight, so I'll never worry about total gross weight, but keeping tongue wieght down for me is the challenge. Final note, except for steep hills or heavy braking, the Spyder doesn't feel like it's towing anything. It's a beast and tows the Mini Mate easily. 😁👍
@Spyder Wayne Thanks 4 the info! Apparently, great minds think alike! I had the trailer @ 310# (including tongue, and add a room) and figured a max of 150# cargo for a total of 460#. I'll keep the tongue wt down to 45# and see how she tows. Again, thanks for your input!🤠👍
Thanks Wayne. Good information. Does your cooler plug into the cigarette lighter on your spyder snd run or is it too much draw? May have missed that in the vid!
I have not yet considered adding any power wiring from the Spyder to the camper (only have the trailer plug for trailer lights as rquired). I fill my fridge/cooler with frozen foods, and cold foods, couple ice packs, and one 32 oz bottle of frozen water. Travelling all day in the heat, and everything is still half frozen. I may one day try and rig up a plug that safely reaches the Spyder from the cooler, not sure yet, the Spyder already handles 12V power output supply, but I would have to figure the best way without interfering with any of the Spyder electronic systems.
@catacomber8 It"s a folding table, 30" x 54" when open, and 30"x 27" when folded, about 3" thick. It gets packed in the camper with my gear, I love that table, It's about 20 years old. I tow my Mini Camper with my motorcycle. It can be towed by a car, but it's small as it was designed to be towed by a motorcycle.
@bamadad53 It's a "Bose Soundlink Mini", and I bought it about 10 years ago, and I still use it, and I love it. I've seen the Soundlink Mini II (Mini 2) on Amazon which has a Type C plug. Mine has the old Micro USB plug and a charging cradle. The Mini 2 doesn't have the charging cradle but it looks the same as the original Soundlink Mini.
@bamadad53 You should also check the latest little speaker from Bose that just came out about a month ago. Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd generation, it is probably better than my 10 yr old Mini.
Enjoyed this series and thinking of getting a camper trailer but my country has restrictions. How wide is it? My country dont allow the trailer to be wider than the bike, and no wider than 2000mm. What the weight loaded unloaded? We cant be more than 150Kg or 330,7 Lbs Are you located in Niagara falls?
Great video buddy. I pull a minimate with my Honda ST1300 and I love it. I also have the Bougerv cooler, but the dual zone 37 quart, and I have the same portable BBQ from my motocamping days. I will be picking up a MR buddy heater soon for winter camping, and a 5-pound propane like yours. I am curous about your tongue weight though. With only the cooler and spare tire, I am currently around 60lbs, and will be higher with the propane. I am considering extending the hitch. Did you do the same? What's your weight? BTW, did you build that mounting plate for the propane tank? Looks great. Thanks, Mike
I built the L-shaped propane tank platform with 2 small pieces of 1/2 inch plywood, spray painted it with black Rustoleum paint-and-primer-in-one spray paint. Bought a bunch of hardware, nuts, bolts, washers, square u-bolts, etc., to put the platform together and to mount it on the tongue. On Amazon, I bought a "Vestil VB-E-S Wall-Mounted Steel Cylinder Bracket" which is the perfect size to secure the 5-lb propane tank. This homemade assembly has held up very well, for 3 years now. I don't have an extended tongue. It's the original tongue. First test, I was almost 70 lbs tongue weight, but after adjusting how I pack, my tongue weight is usually low to mid 50s. I put the heaviest gear behind the axel in the back lower part of the Mini Mate, power station, coleman stove, cast iron pans, etc., and that helped to reduce tongue weight. I would have to guess that since you have a ST1300 and a Mini Mate, you must also know of Old Guy on a Bike channel, Jim is a Mini Mate Master, and Mini Mate Mod King 😁👍👍
@@SpyderWayne You did a great job, it looks great. I have played with the packing and still can get it under 60 lbs. I'll have to go back to the drawing board and rethink my packing arrangement. Of course I know Jim. Great guy. We chatted several times. A wizard with the upgrades he's done. If you ever make it to South Florida, give me a shout if you want to link up. Thanks for the info and ride safe.
@MRMRS2wheeler My BougeRV 30 qt is 23 lbs, which is the main reason I didn't go with a larger one. I'm guessing yours is 35 to 40 lbs, maybe more if it has the battery. But after watching Jim''s videos, his tongue weight was more than 60 lbs, which tells me the ST is a towing beast 😁
@@SpyderWayne you're correct about the extra weight of the bigger cooler. I think it was around 35 lbs. But we ride 2up and need more space. I do leave it mostly empty and buy groceries when we get to camp to keep the weight down. And yes, the ST is a beast, but I am looking to upgrade to a goldwing. Age it's kicking in and the wing will be much more comfortable on our long rides.
Hidy Wayne, I rode up to Myerstown and picked up my MM first week of May... I really love how well it tows. I'm in the process of rigging it out for the road... I've got a couple of questions if you don't mind... I bought the BougeRV like you have and have been very happy with it so far.(been using it for Sam's Club runs) My question is do you power it while you're running down the road, and how. I'm looking to purchase the River Pro 2 power station (LifePo4 version of your Ecoflow), and was planning on running power from it to the Fridge while in transit, then switching to 120ac when I hit the campground... Any thoughts? Thanks in advance...
Well congrats 😁👍👍 I am not a power supply expert whatsoever, so no, I haven't rigged up power to the fridge while towing. I'm thinking about it, though. After I retire (later this yr) , I'll be traveling way more and way longer. My trips have mainly been weekends and a few trips for several days. I have a couple of ice packs, and I freeze 1 bottle of water, the bottle being an empty "Simply Orange" juice bottle. That usually works all day for a 1 day travel. When I do rig up power, I'll prob use a curly phone type cord, and jury rig a connection to the Spyder, maybe from the trunk. The EcoFliow Pro 2 is AWESOME. My power station is packed inside my camper, so myself I wouldn't connect to it. It needs air for the fans to keep it cool if it heats up. That would be a problem the way I pack my power station. If you figure out a good way to use your power station while towing, I'd be interested in how you do it. Happy towing & camping !!! 😎
@@SpyderWayne Thanks, I should be receiving it by the end of the week and can start checking it out... I'm wanting to see if the cooling fans operate when you're using DC power only. I'll probably rig up a thermocouple in the trailer and take some readings with the power station in the trailer buttoned up... I'll pass on any info that's relevant when I get a chance... All the best!
My 12v fridge is made by BougeRV, model CR28 (28 liters or 30 qt). The lid has a rubber gasket that prevents air and moisture from getting in when the lid is closed. I also put the fridge inside a BougeRV insulated cover, and strap it to a cooler rack on the tongue of my camper. With the rubber gasket, closed lid, insulated cover, bungee net and straps, no water or moisture can get into it 👊😎👍
Thanks for all the information within your 4-part video series Wayne. Planning on purchasing one for next season and your video really helped with my decision. I have a couple of questions, 1) Do you know what your total Pulling and Tongue weight is when you are fully loaded for a trip. Thanks in advance and hope to see you on the road sometime.
On a longer trip where I bring more gear and use the roof top cargo bag, total towing weight was about 460 to 475 lbs and tongue weight was about 55 lbs. You need to have a tongue weight that's between 10% and 15% of your towing weight. I'm lucky that my Spyder has automatic self leveling rear suspension, and it tows the camper very well. You always need to be aware that you need to allow for more braking distance though. Weekend camping trips I'm usually around 400 to 425 towing lbs and about 50 lbs tongue weight. If you dont put a propane tank in the tongue, the tongue weight will be about 10 to 12 lbs less. Hope this helps. 😎👍
Thanks Wayne, for the additional information. Just purchased a 22 Spyder RT Limited and planning on a trip to CA in a couple of weeks. Currently have a used trailer which I completed rewiring and in fact taking it out today to test it out with all our gear in it. We are at 280 lbs total with a tongue weight of about 26 lbs. Next year's trips will be in a Mini Mate. Was just worried about the total weight and how the hitch/bike handled it. Hope to see you at a rally. Thank you
@@deanaldrich534 At 280 lbs total and 26 lbs tongue weight, you won't even be able to feel you're towing anything. I'm assuming the 280 lbs includes the trailer weight and all the cargo/gear. Watch your tongue weight, don't let it get too light, it should be at least 10% of your total towing weight. But at 280 lbs, I doubt that a couple lbs under will impact your ride. 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne Hello again Wayne. Yes the 280 lbs is all our gear and trailer combined. Was able to take it out for a test ride yesterday and you are correct, could hardly tell that I was towing anything. I will take your suggestion and do a little shifting of the gear and get that tongue weight a little heaver. Thanks again for all your advice and GREAT video on the Mini Mate.
@@deanaldrich534 Thank you for your inquiries. One last little bit of advice if you decide to order a Mini Mate. Keep an eye on Kompact Kamp's website. I just looked and the current lead time is about 2 months, from order to delivery. I've seen it as high as 4 to 5 months, and as low as less than 1 month ( in winter ). It's a small family business and they usually start getting busy in February and all through spring and summer. If you wait until spring to order, you may be in for a long wait. I ordered mine late Feb 2021 and picked up my camper in early May, which worked out perfect for me. Congratulations on your RT purchase, ride safe, and take care 👊😎👍
About 50 to 52 lbs, with the fridge and propane tank on the tongue, it's challenging to get the tongue weight down any further, I have to load the camper with heaviest items towards the back of the camper to help keep the tongue weight from going higher. The Spyder handles it just fine.
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Even a year later your videos are helping. Newbie Spyder rider here. The mini mate seems like something I can handle solo. Thank you for making these. 😊
@peppermyntpatti144 Thank you so much for your kind words. And welcome to the Spyder rider community. The Mini Mate camper is very easy to set up, and the Spyder tows it very easily. I love my Mini Mate 😁👍
Awesome your're not over loaded. but yet it seems you have everything you need to keep you comfortable nice and tidy.
The camper does allow me to bring everything I need, and a few things I don't need, but so very nice to have. It's not "glamping" but it sure feels like it after motocamping in a tent 😁👍
Excellent 4 part series. Thank you for spending the time to create them :)
Thank you 😁👍
Okay that is the cutest lil propane tank!!!!
Yeah the 5 lb tank is cute, so cute it costs twice as much as what the 20 lb regular propane tanks cost, but for anyone who uses those envirmentally unfriendly disposable 1 lb cannisters, they eventually pay for themselves. But why does cute cost so much 😳🤗🤣
Yeah, the 5 pounder is cute but Wayne still wins !!!
Can't believe that fridge.... It's amazing!
Great job on this video! I love the product pics at the end.
That power station is fast!!
I tell ya... That Bailey is so helpful!
He's become an Uncle Joe... movin kinda slow..
You’ve thought of everything Wayne! I really like the power supply and fridge…I’ve been looking at them. I’m sorry I missed this one. It came out about the time my Mom passed and I missed a few days of videos.
I have to chuckle about apologies if someone misses my videos, because I really don't know who does or doesn't watch, except for the handful of folks like you who almost always watch and post comments, which makes my day. We all have lives to live, mine is probably less busy than most these days as I wind down, and my retirement approaches. Always take care of you and family first RJ. Take care my friend 👊😎👍
Very cool gear and great to use.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👊😎👍
I am not too happy with this video because is I going to cost me money 💰! You shared lots of awesome gadgets that now I am interested in Wayne.
The refrigerator is the main one. I have a 12V cooler (not a fridge) and draws 70W and doesn’t cool things down nor idle so it kills my Jackery 300 in few hours. (Thanks for sharing the Amazon references ) This is definitely a comfy setup buddy. Well done, cheers. Eddie
I had one of those 12v coolers many years ago, made by Coleman, that I used in my van when travelling, it didn't cool the contents worth crap. The technolgy of camping gear has come such a long way, making camping feel more like glamping 🤣🤣. The most awesome feature I love about the fridge is no ice to buy, no water to dump, and no soggy items in the cooler 👊😎👍
You got the whole set up. Really nice. 👍
Don't laugh Roy, but I forgot one piece of gear on my trip to VAMM that prevented me from making coffee. It was the propane hose, it was attached to my Buddy Heater which I certainly didn't need or bring with me, but lesson learned is to keep that dang propane hose with the campstove and not the propane heater. 😩😢😭
@@SpyderWayne Lol. Oh I would be mad at myself. Gotta have my coffee in the morning.
Good series. Ride safe.
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Really enjoyed this with my toast and tea debs xx
Let's get Kraken! 🤗 🐙Awhhh and Purple On Three 💜💜💜🤗
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Like home away from home!
Hard to believe you get all of that from the camper. Very cool setup Wayne and a great series too!
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Thank you so much Greg !! 👊😁👍
I have similar items. Two folding sinks, 2 same 120 w solar panels, same refrigerator/bag, EcoFlow Delta 2, and French Press.
I would get a folding water kettle and heat it with the EcoFlow. Pour the water into the French Press.
I would like have the power of the Delta 2, but it's much too big and heavy for me to stay under the maximum weight that my camper and motorcycle are rated to carry and tow. I do carry a compact mess kit, which includes a kettle and cooking pots. EcoFlow products are amazing 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne , I meant an Electric water kettle.
I'm late to the party on this one Wayne. I very much enjoyed this entire series and again, if someone is in the market for this camper, your well thought out review is gold. You answered just about all the questions I had on your set up. I would keep this series going a bit more, maybe the 5 worst things about moto camping, the 5 best? What food do you take along? MRE's or do you dine on your grilling and cooking? If you could make 1 change, what might that be? How often does the camper trailer need service? Repacking the bearings with grease, recoating the awning and tent to ensure it remains waterproof, etc. Just some fodder to kick around for content.
Thank you for the very kind shoutout on your music. I'm speechless.. It was good to see your pups in the video as well. I will drive r ride up to NY when time permits to sit down with you and talk about editing and maybe do some brainstorming if you would like.
Excellent series! I loved it.
Thank you so very much Eric, great advice and suggestions, appears a Mini Mate series season 2 is in order. And yes, I am very much looking forward to brainstorming with you 👊😁👍
@@SpyderWayne Hello again Wayne. Yes the 280 lbs is all our gear and trailer combined. Was able to take it out for a test ride yesterday and you are correct, could hardly tell that I was towing anything. I will take your suggestion and do a little shifting of the gear and get that tongue weight a little heaver. Thanks again for all your advice and GREAT video on the Mini Mate.
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I would definitely need that fan at night!
It reallly works !!!
Wow that’s a very cool set up, solar and a power station, heck you can go anywhere!!!
It is great to be fully facilitated when we are on a riding adventure!!
That little grill is sweet! I also use collapsible bins for dishes they pack nicely and I don’t mind doing dishes in the sunshine!!
Awesome series Wayne! I really enjoyed these and learning about your set up!!
Hmmm you don't mind doing dishes in the sunshine.... hey if I'm ever camping in a site next to your's, if you clean some dirty dishes that don't belong to you, they just might be my dirty dishes that somehow wandered off and I would be wondering where they went... 🤔🙄😳 😁🤣🤣
@@SpyderWayne and if you are ever camping by me!! You cook breakfast and make coffee and I will do dishes!!! Unless it’s cloudy haha
Enjoyed your videos I watched all four of them I really like to set up that you have thank you very much might see on the rogue one of these days
Everything AND the kitchen sink! Love those chairs!! 🤗💜 Awesome series and I'm sure this will help so many others!
Thank you so much Jody 👊😎👍🖤🤍🖤
Nice series. It is very helpful. As a newer bike camper I appreciate your help 🙏
Very kind of you Eric, thank you so much 👊😁👍
Fantastic series Wayne! I love that you have all this stuff, and know how to use it, that way I can skip the trial and error stage, and just go to you for what I will need when and I’d I get a Mini Mate!!😂😂😂 I’d also love to see how you pack it all… be well my friend, Patrick
You're making me blush Patrick, thank you so much. As for packing the camper I'm starting to get much better at it. Last year it was like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces haha, but that's a great suggestion to go with a few other suggestions, I think I need to look at a "season 2" mini mate series 👊😎👍
I watched all four videos. Excellent.
It will be my summer home when I retire. Thank you kindly for watching 👊😎👍
Excellent review/demonstration.
Impressive, looks like a lot of fun!
It is fun, and you meet the nicest folks who come around asking to see the liittle camper, it invites fun conversations in campgrounds
Great video. Love the setup and the accessories. Looks VerY comfortable and accommodating. reallY like the battery backup and the freezer. I've been looking for a 5# propane tank, but haven't come across anY as of Yet. NicelY Done. Thanks for sharing. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲.
If your looking at 5 lb propane tanks, Flame King is one of the more popular brands. It was so nice that you got to meet Tom & Jody 😁👍👍
@@SpyderWayne Thanks. It reallY was a special daY for me, as well as mY son. We had a great time.😃💜💙.
So nice to mention Eric and Purple!
Cute doggies.
Good idea carrying that chair on the spider. I hate it when I get to a festival and there's no place to sit when I eat.
Yes, Purple on Three and KraKen's channels are my favorites. My apologies to you Sir, I just checked out a few videos on your channel and subscribed, and I thoroughly enjoyed your content. Great setup you have Eric to take Tator Tot and Hash Brown riding with you and Becky, and your pups are adorable. And how's your Utility Trailer working out for hauling the bikes? That is something I am very interested in doing within a few years. For now, while my bones can handle it, I'm going to travel all I can on my Spyder while towing my little camper, but a truck and trailer is in my future. Thank you so much for commenting 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne I just spoke yesterday with the guy who is wiring up my 7x14 utility trailer. He also owns a motorcycle dealership and needless to say this year has been very busy in Ohio haha. I told him no worries and no hurry take care of every single motorcycle there before you even look at my trailer as I am still 2 years from retirement. But yes my friend I can't wait to see it done. My goal and it is a lofty one at that but my goal is I want to be able to hold two motorcycles in it but back the motorcycles out and turn it into a little makeshift camper for us to sleep in. I want to add a Harbor Freight electric start generator so when we are boondocking someplace we can kick on that generator and still have electricity. It's funny you would mention that because we were just sitting here talking a few minutes ago saying we see all these content providers go out and travel and we are very good at riding motorcycles but have no idea how to travel haha.
I'm in travel practising mode, so that I'll be ready to travel when I retire next year, and Im really looking forward to it 😁
@@SpyderWayne one year out! Nice. Congratulations. I hope it goes fast.
The battery pack is definitely a winner ! I have a Jackery 300 which holds the Fort for 2 days without charges but then I also use a solar panel . (I feel so good to get “free energy”) You got the Ritz Carlton 5 star rig buddy ! Well done 👍
Jackery power stations are one of the most popular oned and they've been around a long time, but they haven't yet been able to get theirs to charge anywhere near as fast as EcoFlow.... but that EcoFlow fast charging does come with a price tag premium, at least until the competition steps up. 👊😎👍
Very cool setup. I really dig it 👊
Wow you are fast Sir! I've watched your motorcycle pickup video with your daughter. That video has really taken off. I'll be checking out more of your videos 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne thanks. Yeah it really has done well. Now she has to go motocamping with us which is even better 😁. Thanks for subbing to our channel. We really appreciate it. I'll be checking out more of your content too. Thanks again and awesome camper
@@TheBeardedGrump And thank you for your support BG 😁👍
@@SpyderWayne no problem. Happy to do it 👊
You've kitted yourself out quite nicely. I'm still playing with power needs so the power bank was interesting and I have been toying with getting a 12 volt fridge. Great gear and this was a great series.
I'm still learning how to pack effectively. Forgot a key item on my trip to Virginia in July, the hose for the propane tank, it was at home attached to my buddy heater, did not need that heater in July so I left it at home intentionally, that was a big dumb mistake, but hey, quickest way to learn something is to make mistakes 😁.
One more …… the 5 pounder is a nice tank size ! I may need to rig something up to carry it
It does add some tongue weight, but you can compensate for that with heavier gear towards the back of your camper. It probably would fit inside your cargo bin you have on tongue of your camper if you can find a way to secure it in there.
@@SpyderWayne True ! The main issue I am facing is the fact my bike is under torqued so I can’t handle steep hills or mountain passes. In the “flat land” or prairies i am fine but I under estimated the torque needs as I thought 134 HP and 1200 would suffice. So ….. every pound or two is scrutinized. (Needless to say that I can’t have passenger) I am starting to think about getting an older torquey beater to use as my camping tractor.
@@WindyTherapy ... hmmm... or a 🕷
So if you had to make a guess, how much do you have invested in mini mate all decked out and accessories in episode 4? Do you have any suggestions on tow hitch for Harley touring bikes?
The trailer with all the accessories that came with the trailer was $4400 ( 3 yrs ago ), and then another $375 to NY State DMV for sales tax, lic plate, and registration. The 3 most expensive camping gear items: $500 for the EcoFlow power station, $175 for the portable solar panel, and $300 for the BougeRV fridge/cooler. So that's $5,750 for that stuff. I can't think of anything else that was over $100 each. So, all my other gear (guessing) might amount to $400 to $500. So, it looks like I have just about $6,200 invested in my trailer and ALL my camping gear.
I've never owned a Harley, so I don't know where Harley riders find hitches for their bikes, but I've seen lots of Harley's with hitches.
Very informative videos! This being my first riding season, I try to learn more and more not only about riding safely but also what gear you need and/or always have on you. I am not ready yet for a mini mate camper, but your videos showed me all I need to know about them. Thanks Spyder Wayne!
Thank you for your thoughtful comment Richard, ride safe & happy Spydering 👊😎👍
Hey Wayne: Great video series. I am considering buying a Mini Mate, but curious on how much can be packed in it. Have you or anybody you know, ever done a video showing how the Mini Mate is packed. Thanks.......Rick
Hi Rick - The Mini Mate has 15 cu.ft. of internal storage. I also have a roof top cargo bag I occasionally use and strap to the top of camper that holds another 15 cu.ft. of storage. I haven't yet done a detailed packing video, but the internal storage is pretty good. Below is a link to a video I put out last Octobet, called Trip to PA, Last Camping Trip of 2022. The video is just under 10 min. If you go to 9:08 in the video, I show puctures of what I have to pack up, and what you see, including the white table gets packed into the camper, and there's pictures of the stuff packed in the trailer. I hope this helps or gives some idea. I store my fridge/cooler and 5 lb propane tank on the tongue of the trailer.
ruclips.net/video/nv4T2S8R-Pk/видео.html
You do great videos! The way you have your Mini Mate set up is so functional. I don’t have a motorcycle, but a small 4 cylinder car and I think your set up would work for me as well. What brand/model is your fridge?
I love my little fridge. Brand is Bouge RV, and the version I have is 12V 30 Qt (28 Liters), the gray one. They have a more expensive black one out now as well. They have smaller and bigger ones too. Mine is very quiet and efficient, and I've had it for over 2 years now. It's a perfect size for my Mini Mate. Thanks so much for your comments 😁
What was the table Wayne. I take you can pack all that into the trailer
Yes, it all packs into the trailer. The table is about a 30" by 54" table that folds in half (30" x 27"), and the table sits flat on top of gear packed into the trailer. When needed, I also have a 15 cu ft roof rack bag that I strap to the top of the Mini Mate lid 😁👍👍
I meant to ask. How are capturing your audio?
Love your transition- when are you going to work with Ridley Scott to assist him on his films. 👍👍👍👍
I've been using a wireless mic system, almost identical to RODE, but it's a knock off, brand is MAONO (model WM820). For these videos, transmitter was in my pants pocket, rather than just clipping it up on my collar. I plugged in a lavalier mic clipped inside my collar, with wire running down inside my shirt, then out to my pocket to the transmitter. I did the whole 4 part Mini Mate series in one day, and the audio turned out not great at all, had to crank up and play around with audio in editing, and there still were muffled segments, and a fair bit footage where the audio just wasn't usable, I think I should have not used the lavalier mic and just clipped the wireless transmitter to my collar, I've still got a lot to learn.
@@SpyderWayne I remember now. I asked you before but still couldn’t see where you had it. Audio was fine by me. You almost made me think about a camping trailer- almost but not quite. 😉
@@DFWMoose "...Almost but not quite..." works well for horse shoes and hand grenades 😳🤣🤣
Very informative videos. I just got my mini mate a few months ago but unfortunately haven’t been able to take it out yet due to work. I am interested in the cooler, solar panel and power station you showed. Can you supply brand names? Thanks! Keep the videos coming.
Starting at 12:12 of the video, I show pictures of everything, and at the top of the pictures is the brand name and where I bought it (just pause the video on the picture), below are the items you asked about.
Cooler is BOUGE RV (30 qt) and I bought mine on the Bouge RV website.
Power Station is an ECOFLOW RIVER PRO (720 Wh) and portable solar panel is a TWELSEAVAN (120w), and I bought both the power station and solar panel on Amazon. 😁👍👍
Hidy Wayne... Really enjoyed the videos! They're very informative with lots of good ideas and advice. I'm about to order a Mini Mate and I was wondering If I could ask you a couple questions? When you are fully kitted out how much does your whole rig weigh? I have a 21 RTL that I'm going to be pulling it with. I've got tons of experience pulling a Bushtec Turbo behind Harley touring bikes over the years, but I don't think I ever was over 375# GVW. With your load what kind of tongue weight do you typically shoot for? I really like the BougeRV fridge and will be getting one of those as well... Anyway, thanks in advance for the info and keep up the good work on your videos... All the best
Well hello Hawg Ryder. Fully loaded with my roof rack cargo bag on top of the camper, and that cargo bag was about half full, weight was about 450 lbs, tongue weight was 52 lbs, how you pack the trailer as you know affects tongue weight. My target tongue weight is to try to get under 50 lbs, and because I have the propane tank in front of the fridge, that adds tongue weight If you don't have a propane tank, it should be easy to be down to, or under 40 lbs tongue weight. BRP towing specs for the Spyder is 400 lbs gross weight and 40 lbs tongue weight. The Spyder easily handles more than that, but those are the targets from BRP. I doubt I'll ever hit 500 lbs gross weight, so I'll never worry about total gross weight, but keeping tongue wieght down for me is the challenge. Final note, except for steep hills or heavy braking, the Spyder doesn't feel like it's towing anything. It's a beast and tows the Mini Mate easily. 😁👍
@Spyder Wayne Thanks 4 the info! Apparently, great minds think alike! I had the trailer @ 310# (including tongue, and add a room) and figured a max of 150# cargo for a total of 460#. I'll keep the tongue wt down to 45# and see how she tows. Again, thanks for your input!🤠👍
I was looking your thumb nail and thinking ….. where’s episode 5 ?
In season 2 😁
He’s got music and RUclips as well lol 😂
Oops I let a little RUclips snippet slip through the 'Krak' 😳🤣
@@SpyderWayne 😂😂
Thanks Wayne. Good information. Does your cooler plug into the cigarette lighter on your spyder snd run or is it too much draw?
May have missed that in the vid!
I have not yet considered adding any power wiring from the Spyder to the camper (only have the trailer plug for trailer lights as rquired). I fill my fridge/cooler with frozen foods, and cold foods, couple ice packs, and one 32 oz bottle of frozen water. Travelling all day in the heat, and everything is still half frozen. I may one day try and rig up a plug that safely reaches the Spyder from the cooler, not sure yet, the Spyder already handles 12V power output supply, but I would have to figure the best way without interfering with any of the Spyder electronic systems.
What about the table holding everything up? What type is it?
How do you store it in the car, or the minimate?
@catacomber8 It"s a folding table, 30" x 54" when open, and 30"x 27" when folded, about 3" thick. It gets packed in the camper with my gear, I love that table, It's about 20 years old.
I tow my Mini Camper with my motorcycle. It can be towed by a car, but it's small as it was designed to be towed by a motorcycle.
Really nice video. Would you mind providing me the model and price of the Bose speaker? I’d love to have one of those.
@bamadad53 It's a "Bose Soundlink Mini", and I bought it about 10 years ago, and I still use it, and I love it. I've seen the Soundlink Mini II (Mini 2) on Amazon which has a Type C plug. Mine has the old Micro USB plug and a charging cradle. The Mini 2 doesn't have the charging cradle but it looks the same as the original Soundlink Mini.
@@SpyderWayne thank you I appreciate that and I will definitely check it out.
@bamadad53 You should also check the latest little speaker from Bose that just came out about a month ago. Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd generation, it is probably better than my 10 yr old Mini.
Enjoyed this series and thinking of getting a camper trailer but my country has restrictions.
How wide is it? My country dont allow the trailer to be wider than the bike, and no wider than 2000mm.
What the weight loaded unloaded? We cant be more than 150Kg or 330,7 Lbs
Are you located in Niagara falls?
I don't remember the exact width, but it's approx 40 inches wide. My Spyder is wider than the camper.
Empty weight is 260 lbs. With my gear, propane tank and fridge, fully loaded I'm 450 lbs.
@@SpyderWayne ok, good, I believe that the requirements are met. Cheers
Great video buddy. I pull a minimate with my Honda ST1300 and I love it. I also have the Bougerv cooler, but the dual zone 37 quart, and I have the same portable BBQ from my motocamping days.
I will be picking up a MR buddy heater soon for winter camping, and a 5-pound propane like yours.
I am curous about your tongue weight though. With only the cooler and spare tire, I am currently around 60lbs, and will be higher with the propane. I am considering extending the hitch.
Did you do the same? What's your weight?
BTW, did you build that mounting plate for the propane tank? Looks great.
Thanks,
Mike
I built the L-shaped propane tank platform with 2 small pieces of 1/2 inch plywood, spray painted it with black Rustoleum paint-and-primer-in-one spray paint. Bought a bunch of hardware, nuts, bolts, washers, square u-bolts, etc., to put the platform together and to mount it on the tongue. On Amazon, I bought a "Vestil VB-E-S Wall-Mounted Steel Cylinder Bracket" which is the perfect size to secure the 5-lb propane tank. This homemade assembly has held up very well, for 3 years now. I don't have an extended tongue. It's the original tongue. First test, I was almost 70 lbs tongue weight, but after adjusting how I pack, my tongue weight is usually low to mid 50s. I put the heaviest gear behind the axel in the back lower part of the Mini Mate, power station, coleman stove, cast iron pans, etc., and that helped to reduce tongue weight.
I would have to guess that since you have a ST1300 and a Mini Mate, you must also know of Old Guy on a Bike channel, Jim is a Mini Mate Master, and Mini Mate Mod King 😁👍👍
@@SpyderWayne You did a great job, it looks great.
I have played with the packing and still can get it under 60 lbs. I'll have to go back to the drawing board and rethink my packing arrangement.
Of course I know Jim. Great guy. We chatted several times. A wizard with the upgrades he's done.
If you ever make it to South Florida, give me a shout if you want to link up.
Thanks for the info and ride safe.
@MRMRS2wheeler My BougeRV 30 qt is 23 lbs, which is the main reason I didn't go with a larger one. I'm guessing yours is 35 to 40 lbs, maybe more if it has the battery. But after watching Jim''s videos, his tongue weight was more than 60 lbs, which tells me the ST is a towing beast 😁
@@MRMRS2wheeler BTW, I just sub'd your channel. I can't believe I've never found or come across your channel before 😁👍👍
@@SpyderWayne you're correct about the extra weight of the bigger cooler. I think it was around 35 lbs. But we ride 2up and need more space. I do leave it mostly empty and buy groceries when we get to camp to keep the weight down.
And yes, the ST is a beast, but I am looking to upgrade to a goldwing. Age it's kicking in and the wing will be much more comfortable on our long rides.
Hidy Wayne, I rode up to Myerstown and picked up my MM first week of May... I really love how well it tows. I'm in the process of rigging it out for the road... I've got a couple of questions if you don't mind... I bought the BougeRV like you have and have been very happy with it so far.(been using it for Sam's Club runs) My question is do you power it while you're running down the road, and how. I'm looking to purchase the River Pro 2 power station (LifePo4 version of your Ecoflow), and was planning on running power from it to the Fridge while in transit, then switching to 120ac when I hit the campground... Any thoughts? Thanks in advance...
Well congrats 😁👍👍 I am not a power supply expert whatsoever, so no, I haven't rigged up power to the fridge while towing. I'm thinking about it, though. After I retire (later this yr) , I'll be traveling way more and way longer. My trips have mainly been weekends and a few trips for several days. I have a couple of ice packs, and I freeze 1 bottle of water, the bottle being an empty "Simply Orange" juice bottle. That usually works all day for a 1 day travel. When I do rig up power, I'll prob use a curly phone type cord, and jury rig a connection to the Spyder, maybe from the trunk. The EcoFliow Pro 2 is AWESOME. My power station is packed inside my camper, so myself I wouldn't connect to it. It needs air for the fans to keep it cool if it heats up. That would be a problem the way I pack my power station. If you figure out a good way to use your power station while towing, I'd be interested in how you do it. Happy towing & camping !!! 😎
@@SpyderWayne Thanks, I should be receiving it by the end of the week and can start checking it out... I'm wanting to see if the cooling fans operate when you're using DC power only. I'll probably rig up a thermocouple in the trailer and take some readings with the power station in the trailer buttoned up... I'll pass on any info that's relevant when I get a chance... All the best!
How do you keep the water and moisture out of your refrigerator when you're traveling
My 12v fridge is made by BougeRV, model CR28 (28 liters or 30 qt). The lid has a rubber gasket that prevents air and moisture from getting in when the lid is closed. I also put the fridge inside a BougeRV insulated cover, and strap it to a cooler rack on the tongue of my camper. With the rubber gasket, closed lid, insulated cover, bungee net and straps, no water or moisture can get into it 👊😎👍
Thanks for all the information within your 4-part video series Wayne. Planning on purchasing one for next season and your video really helped with my decision. I have a couple of questions, 1) Do you know what your total Pulling and Tongue weight is when you are fully loaded for a trip. Thanks in advance and hope to see you on the road sometime.
On a longer trip where I bring more gear and use the roof top cargo bag, total towing weight was about 460 to 475 lbs and tongue weight was about 55 lbs. You need to have a tongue weight that's between 10% and 15% of your towing weight. I'm lucky that my Spyder has automatic self leveling rear suspension, and it tows the camper very well. You always need to be aware that you need to allow for more braking distance though. Weekend camping trips I'm usually around 400 to 425 towing lbs and about 50 lbs tongue weight. If you dont put a propane tank in the tongue, the tongue weight will be about 10 to 12 lbs less. Hope this helps. 😎👍
Thanks Wayne, for the additional information. Just purchased a 22 Spyder RT Limited and planning on a trip to CA in a couple of weeks. Currently have a used trailer which I completed rewiring and in fact taking it out today to test it out with all our gear in it. We are at 280 lbs total with a tongue weight of about 26 lbs. Next year's trips will be in a Mini Mate. Was just worried about the total weight and how the hitch/bike handled it. Hope to see you at a rally. Thank you
@@deanaldrich534 At 280 lbs total and 26 lbs tongue weight, you won't even be able to feel you're towing anything. I'm assuming the 280 lbs includes the trailer weight and all the cargo/gear. Watch your tongue weight, don't let it get too light, it should be at least 10% of your total towing weight. But at 280 lbs, I doubt that a couple lbs under will impact your ride. 👊😎👍
@@SpyderWayne Hello again Wayne. Yes the 280 lbs is all our gear and trailer combined. Was able to take it out for a test ride yesterday and you are correct, could hardly tell that I was towing anything. I will take your suggestion and do a little shifting of the gear and get that tongue weight a little heaver. Thanks again for all your advice and GREAT video on the Mini Mate.
@@deanaldrich534 Thank you for your inquiries. One last little bit of advice if you decide to order a Mini Mate. Keep an eye on Kompact Kamp's website. I just looked and the current lead time is about 2 months, from order to delivery. I've seen it as high as 4 to 5 months, and as low as less than 1 month ( in winter ). It's a small family business and they usually start getting busy in February and all through spring and summer. If you wait until spring to order, you may be in for a long wait. I ordered mine late Feb 2021 and picked up my camper in early May, which worked out perfect for me. Congratulations on your RT purchase, ride safe, and take care 👊😎👍
You do not drink too much coffee 🤣☕
Mmmmmm ☕️☕️☕️
How much is your trailer tongue weigh?
About 50 to 52 lbs, with the fridge and propane tank on the tongue, it's challenging to get the tongue weight down any further, I have to load the camper with heaviest items towards the back of the camper to help keep the tongue weight from going higher. The Spyder handles it just fine.
Thank you very much, Wayne. I have a Mini mate also. I really enjoy mine.
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