You could mount your solar on the back of the trailer and then flip it up when you camp. This way you'll have your room for your kayak on the top. Another handy idea over the wheel well a removable table top. Space is a premium but that's the fun of it learning from other people when you're camping. hHappy Camping!
Get yourself a super good hitch lock and run a thick chain through the wheels or remove the wheels while in storage and set it on blocks... There has been a rash of stolen trailers and campers on facebook...
***** I agree with you, these things are too easy to take sadly. While in campsites I get a boot lock, lug nut locks, hitch lock, and coupler lock... sad that we have to go to such great lengths to prevent some dirt bag from stealing them.
Cute trailer....and with the A/C off, it doubles as a sauna. lol Thanks for another great video. Hadn't heard of this brand trailer before but now I want to check them out.
Thanks. It is so nice to see things that are well built and lower in price. I saw a small cabin on here for around $8000.00. Could make a decent home!! Of course you need the land.
Rules For Rebels I wanted a truck camper but I cannot afford the $70 thousand dollar duly or heavy duty truck you have to have!!! If i could afford that I would just go get a class C,,,,
That's the appeal. Fill it up with gear and go. Unpack once you get there and you have a sleeping area, entertainment, camp kitchen and maybe solar power right there.
These things are really the "rave" lately. I like the trailer you have, AC is a must! Those cubby's are real cool. Lots of room for add ons. Your "chuck-wagon" kitchen will be a sweet addition, and relatively simple to build. Very nice bro...
I love the Runaway camper. We just sold our Runaway camper this year and bought a teardrop camper from Tiny Camper Company! Both made in Florida and both super affordable.
I would attach this to a van and just make this my bedroom. It would add so much room to a living van if you didn't have to force a matters in there! Seriously, I don't know if you still read comments on videos this old, but if you do thank you! I'm definetly going to be building one!
Have you thought about getting underneath and spraying it with the foam rubber undercoating? Might save it for rotting out/rusting. You can buy it in spray cans at most parts/hardware stores. Nice little rig, enjoy!
+beaconbus It's supposed to come with the bottom sprayed already, at least that's what I was told when I bought mine. I've been having it for about 2 years now and I use it often. I plan to spray the bottom in about another year, just to be on the safe side. BTW, I average 24 to 26 mpg towing it with my 2006 Chevy Colorado, 4 cylinder. I love this camper!
85 MPH! Most 13" trailer tires are speed rated much lower, rating is labeled on the tire, exceeding rating can cause tire to heat up and break down and fail. Just a safety tip from my own learning experience.
nice camper. if you do end up using a "chuck box" in the rear 2 in. receiver your camper trailor,when pulling, may devolop a left to right "sway". This is caused by to much weight behind the trailers axel. Adjusting trailer to a slight "nose heavy" trailer will fix it. PLEASE REMEMBER, THE FASTER YOU DRIVE THE WORSE THE TRAILOR SWAY.
Instead of a full side bed in there . I'd put 2 cots . That way you would have a little walk down the middle . And just add foam on top of the cots for more comfort . Sweet little rig .
What you need is a fantastic fan on the roof and you can build a bed that flips up during the day and flips down at night to sleep. The only thing is I don't think it would actually work for two persons. Other then that I think it's pretty nifty ! You could also attach a shelf to your extra door that holds a camp stove and small counter and swing it open to cook outside. Just a thought !
Pretty awesome man! You could maybe get one of those mini carport canopy things to set up with it. I was also thinking a small piece of indoor outdoor carpet for the front half by the doors might be good also. So you can just pull it out and shake the majority of the dirt off when needed.
Thanks for the video! I pick mine up this afternoon. I was originally looking at teardrops but the Runaway campers just seems a lot stronger and better made. Mine has the A/C bc I live in Florida. I would also like to get a battery that I can run it on, bc I don't always camp places that have electrical outlets. I like your roof rack, I may look into that for mine as well, to hold the kayak.
great video and great lil camper. fyi...too much weight behind your trailer axel will cause sway. Sway is bad. do a search on videos of trailer sway. its scary...and in some cases, very hard to recover from resulting in an accident. one more thing if i may....13 inch tires are not designed for high speed and a blow out at high speed will scare the hell out you if not worse. ...keep your tires inflated to their max rating and maintain your bearings (keep packed with grease). I build campers as a hobby and have learned some of these things the hard way. God bless, be safe and camp on brother!
Security wise for your camper or car.....They have stuff you can place in and on campers to locate your stolen camper when they are moved so u can locate them and surprise the idiot stealing them. Beware Idiots......some people who have stole are still missing to this day after recovering stolen items.........
It would be good for road trips too, so you can bypass those high priced motel rooms, I don't think there is any such thing as a cheap motel room anymore. Maybe $100 a night is about the cheapest,I don't call that cheap. It is sort of cool.
I took mine on a trip from New Orleans to Calif several days ago. The only problem I had, the vinyl top flew off in the Mohave Desert during my return trip home. I was low on fuel when I noticed it was gone, so I didn't bother to turn around to look for it, plus I was on a narrow road. Turning around would have been a problem. I got another vinyl cover from Home Depot when I got back home. So, on long hauls, might want to examine it every so often. I don't think they used a sufficient amount of glue on mine, judging from the trail of glue that was on the plywood. Enjoy!
If you want a real tear drop trailer look at Camp Inn trailers . They were in the forefront of the teardrop renaissance. Often immitated. But as the old adage goes,, " you get what you pay for"
Looks great, but it’s missing a kitchenette. You’d think they’d include that in the back outside or inside. I’ve seen other campers that size n smaller that include more of the practical things.
pretty nice ...I have a teardrop and would like to find out how to hook up solar for power . where can I go to find out how to do this ? Can you suggest any videos ?
Debri, tar and other anonymous mucky stuff gets on the trailer at times. squirt the trailer down with water and then squirt the trailer down with Simple Green which is sold at Home Depot for maybe $8. After roughly 10 min of saturation start washing with a soft cloth and water. I squirt my car down with the Simple Green and water especially the lower part and then take it to the car wash. The tar comes off so easily.
The wife and I are thinking about getting the 6x8. I am 74 and need that extra room to move the old bones. I have been told that a Toyota Rav 4 can pull it. The Rav 4 is rated up to 1500lbs. By the time the vehicle is loaded with the necessities I have some doubts. It is our only vehicle and I don't want to tear it up. Any info will help.
My vehicle has a towing rating for 1500lbs and it exploded going uphill. The dealer who sold me my runaway said it depends on your transmission and vehicle torque. My vehicle was really old and without a trailer it struggled to go uphill on its own. It was also very low torque as it was more for racing in the 80s so it was dumb to tow with that car. But a rav 4 might be better suited for towing? Maybe my towing load limited was exceeded??? :/
Hey man if you do go solar on this thing could you please share what kind of set up you used and what products as well bc i am thinking about getting one of these campers and am definitly into a solar panel to run whatever i need to. Thank you
I was wonder what the weight capacity for that receiver on the back is? Had a thought if it would hold one of those receiver racks that could carry a 5000 watt generator, gas and a cooler.
Was thinking the back due to tongue weight. Our Buick lacrosse really sags in the back end when we hook our little 16ft aluminum boat on it. The boat motor and trailer is right around our max tow. So I thought on the back would help with that problem. Our cars towing capacity is only rated at 1000 lbs.
Being at max capacity with your vehicle is the first problem. Weight Distribution Bars is the solution for trucks pulling travel trailers. They fix the droopy middle thing you're talking about.
I know the vehicle could actual tow more. The only problem is the steering gets light. Other then steering the car don't have any problems getting it moving or stopping. I have added a heavy duty trans cooler and oil cooler. Didn't want heat being a problem. I will have to go to my trailer guys and see what we can do about getting a weight distribution hitch for the setup.
You could mount your solar on the back of the trailer and then flip it up when you camp. This way you'll have your room for your kayak on the top. Another handy idea over the wheel well a removable table top. Space is a premium but that's the fun of it learning from other people when you're camping. hHappy Camping!
Get yourself a super good hitch lock and run a thick chain through the wheels or remove the wheels while in storage and set it on blocks... There has been a rash of stolen trailers and campers on facebook...
***** I agree with you, these things are too easy to take sadly. While in campsites I get a boot lock, lug nut locks, hitch lock, and coupler lock... sad that we have to go to such great lengths to prevent some dirt bag from stealing them.
You say they have put carpet on the ceiling. I say you have your camper upside down.
+bloodandwinearered Haha?
bloodandwinearered
bloodandwinearered nah!!!
man, i wished they had these when i was young, they would have been great. everyone wanted to go bigger in my day.
What do you mean 'your day'? I just turned 67 & just ordered one!
Looks liike you made out OK at the Battle of Gettysburg.
+audrey copenhagen maybe he wants to have it when he was younger
Cute trailer....and with the A/C off, it doubles as a sauna. lol Thanks for another great video. Hadn't heard of this brand trailer before but now I want to check them out.
They're cool, well-made & the owners are very accommodating
You have me seriously thinking of getting on of these to hook up to my Transit Connect cargo van. Very nice.
Thanks. It is so nice to see things that are well built and lower in price. I saw a small cabin on here for around $8000.00. Could make a decent home!! Of course you need the land.
I was thinking i wanted a truck bed camper but this thing is oretty cool and the price is right
Rules For Rebels They make them to fit into truck beds too! I've seen others get them.
Rules For Rebels I wanted a truck camper but I cannot afford the $70 thousand dollar duly or heavy duty truck you have to have!!! If i could afford that I would just go get a class C,,,,
Pretty cool little camper. I'm planning on building a teardrop from plans next year
The Immortal Awesome! These little campers are awesome since you just hitch up and go.
That's the appeal. Fill it up with gear and go. Unpack once you get there and you have a sleeping area, entertainment, camp kitchen and maybe solar power right there.
These things are really the "rave" lately. I like the trailer you have, AC is a must! Those cubby's are real cool. Lots of room for add ons. Your "chuck-wagon" kitchen will be a sweet addition, and relatively simple to build. Very nice bro...
I love the Runaway camper. We just sold our Runaway camper this year and bought a teardrop camper from Tiny Camper Company! Both made in Florida and both super affordable.
I would attach this to a van and just make this my bedroom.
It would add so much room to a living van if you didn't have to force a matters in there!
Seriously, I don't know if you still read comments on videos this old, but if you do thank you! I'm definetly going to be building one!
cool, and thanks for the tour... and it's called diamond plate .
It's called "diamond plate."
Checker plate here in Australia...
Ahhh gee you beat me by 3 years.
Checker-plate mate!
Have you thought about getting underneath and spraying it with the foam rubber undercoating? Might save it for rotting out/rusting. You can buy it in spray cans at most parts/hardware stores. Nice little rig, enjoy!
+beaconbus It's supposed to come with the bottom sprayed already, at least that's what I was told when I bought mine. I've been having it for about 2 years now and I use it often. I plan to spray the bottom in about another year, just to be on the safe side. BTW, I average 24 to 26 mpg towing it with my 2006 Chevy Colorado, 4 cylinder. I love this camper!
85 MPH! Most 13" trailer tires are speed rated much lower, rating is labeled on the tire, exceeding rating can cause tire to heat up and break down and fail. Just a safety tip from my own learning experience.
Dude. Awesome review. Best review of this type of trailer RV. You rock.
nice camper. if you do end up using a "chuck box" in the rear 2 in. receiver your camper trailor,when pulling, may devolop a left to right "sway". This is caused by to much weight behind the trailers axel. Adjusting trailer to a slight "nose heavy" trailer will fix it. PLEASE REMEMBER, THE FASTER YOU DRIVE THE WORSE THE TRAILOR SWAY.
thanks for posting! I have been dreaming of buying a Runaway Camper, just broke ;(
Instead of a full side bed in there . I'd put 2 cots . That way you would have a little walk down the middle . And just add foam on top of the cots for more comfort . Sweet little rig .
the potato spinning about is the funniest thing I saw so far in youtube.😂😂😂😂😂
What you need is a fantastic fan on the roof and you can build a bed that flips up during the day and flips down at night to sleep. The only thing is I don't think it would actually work for two persons. Other then that I think it's pretty nifty ! You could also attach a shelf to your extra door that holds a camp stove and small counter and swing it open to cook outside. Just a thought !
Very nice video. You’re a natural !
Thank you
thats great for all the homeless wish I could get those for them
they would sell it dummy
Dummy is u
Well buy me one
I would have loved to have one of these when i was homeless. I'm going to build a teardrop just as an emergency shelter.
Screw them! Let them work for one!
So cool! Love our Runaway camper!
love it.. been tryin to save for one they r the cheapest out and back ordered...nice unit
Great video Tq. I love runaway campers and this size is what I want. I want to kit one out as well to be fully off grid.
Diamond plate I think is what it's called. Cool camper bro
Just got into camping, this looks good.
cute little camper!
It ' s called diamond plate . Nice little trailer
Pretty awesome man! You could maybe get one of those mini carport canopy things to set up with it. I was also thinking a small piece of indoor outdoor carpet for the front half by the doors might be good also. So you can just pull it out and shake the majority of the dirt off when needed.
Thanks for the video! I pick mine up this afternoon. I was originally looking at teardrops but the Runaway campers just seems a lot stronger and better made. Mine has the A/C bc I live in Florida. I would also like to get a battery that I can run it on, bc I don't always camp places that have electrical outlets. I like your roof rack, I may look into that for mine as well, to hold the kayak.
great video and great lil camper. fyi...too much weight behind your trailer axel will cause sway. Sway is bad. do a search on videos of trailer sway. its scary...and in some cases, very hard to recover from resulting in an accident.
one more thing if i may....13 inch tires are not designed for high speed and a blow out at high speed will scare the hell out you if not worse. ...keep your tires inflated to their max rating and maintain your bearings (keep packed with grease). I build campers as a hobby and have learned some of these things the hard way.
God bless, be safe and camp on brother!
I also made a comment about tire speed rating and keeping as much weight on the front of the trailer as possible.
Security wise for your camper or car.....They have stuff you can place in and on campers to locate your stolen camper when they are moved so u can locate them and surprise the idiot stealing them. Beware Idiots......some people who have stole are still missing to this day after recovering stolen items.........
make some blocks that fit under the jacks ,then crank them up so you have more room under the awning.
what id do on that receiver hitch on rear of camper is get a gas grill that mounts to hitch. that way you can cook while out in the wild
Nice..the second door you will seriously appreciate in the future in hot climates...you need screens and tou could just leave them open
You should invest in a Camper Battery, It is 12"X24" about $250.00 and would last a long time
Dude that hat should keep the bird 💩 of your flip flops 😂🤣👍🏻
I see Christmas comin early for the kiddies! Here ya go kid! Have a good life! Lol!
Thanks for sharing...I'm thinking of maybe getting on in the future to pull behind my Fiat 500 :)
Did you ever get one and pulled it with your fiat?
@@BearWoodz83 I think the trailer pulled his Fiat away.
It would be good for road trips too, so you can bypass those high priced motel rooms, I don't think there is any such thing as a cheap motel room anymore. Maybe $100 a night is about the cheapest,I don't call that cheap. It is sort of cool.
A) You’re hilarious and B) Can’t wait to get a Runaway.
Dude, that potato!! cracks me up every time.
Love your camper! Just think it would drive me crazy not being able to stand in it.
i think a Japanese futon may fit better because you can fold it up or one of those form chair/couch that can be unfold into a bed
I took mine on a trip from New Orleans to Calif several days ago. The only problem I had, the vinyl top flew off in the Mohave Desert during my return trip home. I was low on fuel when I noticed it was gone, so I didn't bother to turn around to look for it, plus I was on a narrow road. Turning around would have been a problem. I got another vinyl cover from Home Depot when I got back home. So, on long hauls, might want to examine it every so often. I don't think they used a sufficient amount of glue on mine, judging from the trail of glue that was on the plywood. Enjoy!
pretty awesome I want one
I like your camper bro!
how much total for what you have?
we do not mind your sweat
If you want a real tear drop trailer look at Camp Inn trailers . They were in the forefront of the teardrop renaissance. Often immitated. But as the old adage goes,, " you get what you pay for"
Thanks gorgeous!
Would love to see how you would outfit it with the solar panel
By the way you look a lot like Matt Damon!
I'm man crushing on this guy big time
Awesome awesome. So happy i just found this
Wow $2500 is dirt cheap. The same thing over here would cost double that easily.
Sweet ! Congrats. ...
this is a fantastic set up...
Right up my ALLEY..Iam there....
Love your little camper but some of the comments here are uncalled for. Keep it simple my friend and travel America.
love it! I want one!
Get it! I just ordered....excited to try out....just what I need....no frills, just basics
Looks great, but it’s missing a kitchenette. You’d think they’d include that in the back outside or inside. I’ve seen other campers that size n smaller that include more of the practical things.
Like the features. Have to be wider.
you can buy light weight flex. solar sheets now
Cute!
At 6:39 left of the tail light ( rust ) At 6:47 sags in the paint WOW !
Do They Offer Electric Brakes & Sway-Bar? Look'n Great 7 years later since this was posted. Hope it is still work'n for ya. Always, Tommy :-)
1:15 "it comes on a sturdy 2" "
So does my wife
2 inch 😂
Favourite RUclips comment of the year so far, thought I'd let you know.
i dont get it :(
My penis is 2" and my wife comes on it. Get it?
aguyandhiscomputer nobody cares
Checker plate, yes awesome trailer, my cargo trailer is a 5x8 so I know whatcha mean by small.
cool, enjoy it.
I'm confused..... So it's basically an air conditioned box?
You are adorable:) and I love your runaway!
Diamond plate is the shiny metal on the front..
I would like to see how someone sets it up.
pretty nice ...I have a teardrop and would like to find out how to hook up solar for power . where can I go to find out how to do this ? Can you suggest any videos ?
Debri, tar and other anonymous mucky stuff gets on the trailer at times. squirt the trailer down with water and then squirt the trailer down with Simple Green which is sold at Home Depot for maybe $8. After roughly 10 min of saturation start washing with a soft cloth and water. I squirt my car down with the Simple Green and water especially the lower part and then take it to the car wash. The tar comes off so easily.
The wife and I are thinking about getting the 6x8. I am 74 and need that extra room to move the old bones. I have been told that a Toyota Rav 4 can pull it. The Rav 4 is rated up to 1500lbs. By the time the vehicle is loaded with the necessities I have some doubts. It is our only vehicle and I don't want to tear it up. Any info will help.
My vehicle has a towing rating for 1500lbs and it exploded going uphill. The dealer who sold me my runaway said it depends on your transmission and vehicle torque. My vehicle was really old and without a trailer it struggled to go uphill on its own. It was also very low torque as it was more for racing in the 80s so it was dumb to tow with that car. But a rav 4 might be better suited for towing? Maybe my towing load limited was exceeded??? :/
Very cool.
Ooooo you signposting for your demonstration - somebody went to college 😜
It's a box with ac, but it does have potential.
Awesome size"
Is it possible, at all, to build a toilet and shower system?
How has it handle since you've had it? Seems really light weight and would blow around a lot on windy days.
do you travel for your job is that why you got the camper?
Very nice, I need one of those. Did you know if they have little bit more big?
,🐾Thank you.
Potato thing was really funny
hitch mounted umbrella
You in Ocean Cityfor this vid? If not, I highly suggest it!
anddd all the ladies squeal when you lift your shirt to wipe the sweat away :') haha
If you add the back door then you can use it simply as a trailer for moving...
two folding chairs and table for when it rains
Hey man if you do go solar on this thing could you please share what kind of set up you used and what products as well bc i am thinking about getting one of these campers and am definitly into a solar panel to run whatever i need to. Thank you
At 6:45, playback at 1/2 speed--looks like a poor paint job and an iffy weld. I would like to think not. Other than that, it looks great.
+Steve Bollmeyer I was thinking the same thing... outch. That left the factory like that? :o
+Steve Bollmeyer I'm pretty sure that's just a plastic cap and not a welded cap.
good job
I was wonder what the weight capacity for that receiver on the back is? Had a thought if it would hold one of those receiver racks that could carry a 5000 watt generator, gas and a cooler.
You'd want to mount a heavy object on the front, not the back.
Was thinking the back due to tongue weight. Our Buick lacrosse really sags in the back end when we hook our little 16ft aluminum boat on it. The boat motor and trailer is right around our max tow. So I thought on the back would help with that problem. Our cars towing capacity is only rated at 1000 lbs.
Being at max capacity with your vehicle is the first problem. Weight Distribution Bars is the solution for trucks pulling travel trailers. They fix the droopy middle thing you're talking about.
I know the vehicle could actual tow more. The only problem is the steering gets light. Other then steering the car don't have any problems getting it moving or stopping. I have added a heavy duty trans cooler and oil cooler. Didn't want heat being a problem. I will have to go to my trailer guys and see what we can do about getting a weight distribution hitch for the setup.
I Would definitely buy it, if you came with it ;)
Awesome..
I have that exact same a/c window unit and it and it freezes my 350 sq ft room at my lake house.