Thank you very much for this. I'm really glad I happened upon this video. My camper will be ready in a couple months. I've been a little nervous about moving it around by myself; but worries are no more.
I'm so excited for you! Having a tiny camper has doubled the amount of time I've spent outdoors. I'm sure you'll have no trouble readjusting it to customize your camping space. What kind of trailer are you getting? SUBSCRIBE: ruclips.net/user/DIYOutdoorLife
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you, I'm pretty excited. I'm getting a Runaway. Cost effective and not much can go wrong. Pretty much just have to get comfortable towing and setting up, and then I'm off.
My wife and I binge watched all of your videos and both subscribed. Your videos are really well done, informative & you seem like a natural in front of the camera. Really appreciate all of the tips, especially in regards to your teardrop! Thanks and looking forward to the next one!
Thank you, I really appreciate that! I'm still winging it, I will get better at editing, maybe even buy a proper program if I get to 1000 subs. Do you have a tiny camper?
@@DIYOutdoorLife When we first discovered your videos, we honestly thought it was a larger mainstream channel. We were shocked when we saw the sub count and couldn't believe how great your content is. We just took ownership of a 2021 Car-Go Trailers Liberty 2GOXL! Due to the travel restrictions in our area, we've only been able to spend one night in it. We are very pleased with it so far and are really looking forward to exploring with it this summer(we hope!). Thank you for the great trailer maintenance videos. I know i'll be putting that information to good use soon enough. Good luck with the channel! You'll reach 1000 subs in no time with that smile alone! lol
@@R3Minion you're too kind! We're just getting started and really appreciate the subscribers and interaction. I hope it grows, it has been a lot of fun so far. I'm so happy you're pleased with the new rig, I will check it out today. Keep me in the loop, a lot of people ask for help finding campers and I really value the real user experiences. Thank you!
Wow, using the stap really looks to make a difference from trying to grab from up by the coupler. When un-coupling from the tow vehicle I always leave the safety chains connected until I know the trailer is not going anywhere. Saved my butt once and kept my popup from slamming into a tree about 5` back.
Thanks for addressing the tongue weight. Mine's 100# and we took the dolley on our first outing, which was a mistake. I'll change my strategy going forward.
Very good info. I’m planing on getting a teardrop and thought of this last night. I searched on RUclips and you came up. I was considering your Teardrop and saw yours and a few others and am not that handy so passing on it.
I’m glad you found us! There’s plenty of options out there, the Bushwhacker is one of the cheaper. We have a lot of instructional videos on the channel on how to fix it up, I’m sure you could do it. Circle back and let us know how you make out searching for a camper. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes and i can pick one up today less than hour away. The Hiker i’m thinking of having build will take 3 months then i drive from just north of Atlanta to Indiana over 9 hours and then back. Can you say a break in road trip.
@@wessimpson2544 haha… decisions decisions… I am starting a lengthy series on hiker trailer, it’ll be a bit before they start to come out. Really excited about covering what they’re doing.
I bought one of these double wheel casters and was disappointed to find that the jack wouldn't raise up enough for me to tow with it on. So I took it off. Thanks to your video, I will now take it with me.
Great! I’m really happy it helped! They’re quite stable for camping once you put the stabilizers down too. I’ve really enjoyed the flexibility of moving the trailer around at camp 😀
@@DIYOutdoorLife I have the SS also, I havent yet. I wonder if you can tow with the dual wheels on? Also How do you stabilize the dual wheels when camping?
I forgot you were a SS too! You can definitely tow with the wheel on but take it off if the road gets tough, it is a few inches lower than the factory pad. They make some fancy pads that help stabilize the caster wheel for camping but they aren't necessary. If you chock both sides of the wheels tight and press your stabilizers firm, it is extremely stabile when camping with the wheels on. I tested it with 2 adults and a dog several times now and you can not tell the difference. Thanks for bringing these points up, I left a lot out here.
Good info. I’m enjoying your videos and getting some good ideas. I have a Sunset Park SunRay 109 and enjoy figuring out how to have my comfort in a tiny package.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I went with a Renogy 100 ah Lithium, Renogy 30 A MPPT Controller, All Powers 200 watt portable panel & Victron 15 amp Blue Smart charger. Do I need to be concerned starting with a full battery and running 3 way Dometic fridge on 12 volt with 7 pin charging from alternator? I don’t camp in freezing temperatures. I was trying to avoid running propane for fridge while driving.
@@kjlcycler that’s a great set up! I would not connect it to my tow vehicle w/o isolation. Have you considered finishing out your system with a DCDC? I have seen too many problems, some of them very expensive, to feel comfortable with the alternator charging the lifepo. There’s a couple different ways to go, most are thrilled with the DCDC. One of the biggest concerns is what the camper battery can do to the tow vehicle when it’s topped off.
Take a look at the dolly in the description. For more difficult tasks, that is the best way to move by hand by far. The wheel and strap is best for the campsite.
Great tip. Are there any small camper companies like this that can be used for other purposes? Meaning can the actual camper unit be removed so the trailer it self can be used to haul other stuff?
I have seen people make that. Building a small cabin on skids that can be added and removed to a trailer. It's a pretty cool set up, you think some company would try to offer something like that.
Any tips for moving it backwards? Like when you don't have room to turn it around but you would if you could back it up 10 feet, and the tow vehicle can't get in there.
question for you. i have a Hiker Camper Trailer. just picked it up, it has a swing away jack that is mount to the side of the frame and the base that sits on the ground doesn't come off to put a wheel on it. i have looked aroud but cant seem to find something that i can hook a wheel to. any ideas on what i can do to attach a wheel to the setup? just trying to get ideas. i am too old to be lifting this thing and moving it!
Hey Todd, I have a whole series on Hiker Trailers coming out soon. Can you send a pic of your jack setup and email to diyoutdoorcontent@gmail.com I’ll see what we can find.
I can and have done it. Use caution, don’t do anything that’s going to launch your camper off a cliff and take baby steps. See if you can pull the camper around on pavement, gravel, then grass. My set up is fairly light and I’ve pulled it into some places, including inclines, that I never could have got to with a tow vehicle. Hope this helps!
Thanks! I have a two stall garage ( each stall is pretty small ) that’s on an incline. I really want a teardrop but reversing it into my garage sounds like a nightmare. If I could manually push it in that might just seal the deal for me.
@@chadjamesjohnson I use my riding mower to move my trailer into the backyard. I can adjust the postion as I drive under my 10x10 storage shelter. I think that the towstrap will really help move the trailer around on the blacktop at the campsite. Make it easy on yourself.
I imagine that for your US audience this comes a a great tip, but doesn't it make you wonder though why US trailers are so often sold without a nose wheel? Here in Europe every trailer big or small has a nose wheel, you simple can't buy one without it. Seeing US trailer with tongue jack was really strange for me when I first started looking a teardrop videos (for inspiration for our own trailer).
Thank you! I have noticed that. Most trailers here come standard with a sand pad or a solid tongue jack. A lot of dealerships offer a single caster wheel with the purchase of a trailer, the double caster wheel gives you a lot more capability with light trailers. Thank you for watching and good luck! What trailer did you get (or looking to get)?
@@DIYOutdoorLife I was wondering the same thing. I'm a newbie so was thinking, well, how do I put the sand pad back on?! Could use a jack found in my tow vehicle too I suppose. Thanks for the video!
Nice tip! Thanks Brian! =Cosmo
Thanks Cosmo! I'm going to start putting out videos on the new solar set up!
@@DIYOutdoorLife I look forward to learning more about your solar and batteries! get to it. Ha ha ha. Thanks Brian! =Cosmo
lol ...do you edit out in the woods??? I don't have time to edit with all of the camping!
Excellent vid Bri guy
Thank you Frank! I bet your brother could pull it without any wheels!
Ripple making a cameo appearance!♥️🐾 very informative video Brian!💪🏼👍
Thanks for the handy camera work!
Also helps to lift the tongue to connect and disconnect. Great illustration video. Thanks for sharing,
Pat
Nice little add on for sure!
Thank you! I am single and I used your method to get my teardrop into my carport all by myself. luckily my driveway is pretty level.
Great job!!! in tight spots, it's much easier than trying to back it in. I'm really glad you got the job done 💪
Just ordered a bushwhacker camper and getting ideas from you and got the casters coming in time when I get to pick it up, thanks again
That’s great! Did you get the 10HD?
DIY Outdoor Life the 10FB
I bought the tow strap and used it last weekend. Saved my back!
Nice! It also saves your toes when in sandles
Thank you very much for this. I'm really glad I happened upon this video. My camper will be ready in a couple months. I've been a little nervous about moving it around by myself; but worries are no more.
I'm so excited for you! Having a tiny camper has doubled the amount of time I've spent outdoors. I'm sure you'll have no trouble readjusting it to customize your camping space. What kind of trailer are you getting?
SUBSCRIBE: ruclips.net/user/DIYOutdoorLife
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you, I'm pretty excited. I'm getting a Runaway. Cost effective and not much can go wrong. Pretty much just have to get comfortable towing and setting up, and then I'm off.
@@zkat13 You're going to love it! Sky is the limit for modifications and add-ons for the future if you want. Excited for you!
My wife and I binge watched all of your videos and both subscribed. Your videos are really well done, informative & you seem like a natural in front of the camera. Really appreciate all of the tips, especially in regards to your teardrop! Thanks and looking forward to the next one!
Thank you, I really appreciate that! I'm still winging it, I will get better at editing, maybe even buy a proper program if I get to 1000 subs.
Do you have a tiny camper?
@@DIYOutdoorLife When we first discovered your videos, we honestly thought it was a larger mainstream channel. We were shocked when we saw the sub count and couldn't believe how great your content is.
We just took ownership of a 2021 Car-Go Trailers Liberty 2GOXL! Due to the travel restrictions in our area, we've only been able to spend one night in it. We are very pleased with it so far and are really looking forward to exploring with it this summer(we hope!).
Thank you for the great trailer maintenance videos. I know i'll be putting that information to good use soon enough.
Good luck with the channel! You'll reach 1000 subs in no time with that smile alone! lol
@@R3Minion you're too kind! We're just getting started and really appreciate the subscribers and interaction. I hope it grows, it has been a lot of fun so far.
I'm so happy you're pleased
with the new rig, I will check it out today. Keep me in the loop, a lot of people ask for help finding campers and I really value the real user experiences.
Thank you!
I am going to try that.
The double caster wheel is the game changer! Have fun 😎
Excellent!
Many thanks!
Brilliant! Wish I had thought of this when I used to drag my 3K pop-up into a tight spot
Thanks for watching! Happy you liked it!
Another good tip, thank you!
Hey David, thanks for tuning in.
Simple but genius! Thanks!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Simple is best!
Wow, using the stap really looks to make a difference from trying to grab from up by the coupler. When un-coupling from the tow vehicle I always leave the safety chains connected until I know the trailer is not going anywhere. Saved my butt once and kept my popup from slamming into a tree about 5` back.
Very good tip with the chains, could save from a serious mishap.
Great advise, gonna grab the gear from Amazon before the season starts.
Awesome! It’s pretty handy.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks, it is now part of my tool kit. Wow, what a game changer!🌻
"grabbing greasy components and straining your back" sounds like wing night at my local bar!
JK LOL Great tips!
you win, I spit my drink out! ...hahaha Thanks for swinging by!
Great system. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, I hope it helps!
Good job. Great info
Thank you for watching!
Been looking for a beefy castor wheel.. thanks for the link, its in my cart.
It's the best for the size and price. They make ones that work better but they're huge and heavy. Thanks for watching!
Man I’ve been wanting one of these for a long time and if anyine is going to convince me to do it it’s you haha great and informative videos man!
Haha… thank you, happy camping!
Great idea thank you
It's been very handy, thanks for watching!
Thanks for addressing the tongue weight. Mine's 100# and we took the dolley on our first outing, which was a mistake. I'll change my strategy going forward.
The surface matters a lot too. My camper is over 100# on the tongue, sometimes its easy as can be, other times I break a sweat!
Very good info. I’m planing on getting a teardrop and thought of this last night. I searched on RUclips and you came up. I was considering your Teardrop and saw yours and a few others and am not that handy so passing on it.
I’m glad you found us! There’s plenty of options out there, the Bushwhacker is one of the cheaper. We have a lot of instructional videos on the channel on how to fix it up, I’m sure you could do it.
Circle back and let us know how you make out searching for a camper. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes and i can pick one up today less than hour away. The Hiker i’m thinking of having build will take 3 months then i drive from just north of Atlanta to Indiana over 9 hours and then back. Can you say a break in road trip.
@@wessimpson2544 haha… decisions decisions…
I am starting a lengthy series on hiker trailer, it’ll be a bit before they start to come out. Really excited about covering what they’re doing.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Hikers seem to be a great value for the quality. I think I’m going with them.
I bought one of these double wheel casters and was disappointed to find that the jack wouldn't raise up enough for me to tow with it on. So I took it off. Thanks to your video, I will now take it with me.
Great! I’m really happy it helped! They’re quite stable for camping once you put the stabilizers down too. I’ve really enjoyed the flexibility of moving the trailer around at camp 😀
Your tow hitch may need more of a “rise”. Go to a local trailer dealer and they will assist.
Great tip!
Thanks John. Have you done something like this with your FB?
@@DIYOutdoorLife I have the SS also, I havent yet. I wonder if you can tow with the dual wheels on? Also How do you stabilize the dual wheels when camping?
I forgot you were a SS too! You can definitely tow with the wheel on but take it off if the road gets tough, it is a few inches lower than the factory pad. They make some fancy pads that help stabilize the caster wheel for camping but they aren't necessary. If you chock both sides of the wheels tight and press your stabilizers firm, it is extremely stabile when camping with the wheels on. I tested it with 2 adults and a dog several times now and you can not tell the difference. Thanks for bringing these points up, I left a lot out here.
Good info. I’m enjoying your videos and getting some good ideas. I have a Sunset Park SunRay 109 and enjoy figuring out how to have my comfort in a tiny package.
That’s a really nice camper. I appreciate that you’re tuning in. Keep me in the loop w/ how you make out with the SunRay.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I went with a Renogy 100 ah Lithium, Renogy 30 A MPPT Controller, All Powers 200 watt portable panel & Victron 15 amp Blue Smart charger. Do I need to be concerned starting with a full battery and running 3 way Dometic fridge on 12 volt with 7 pin charging from alternator? I don’t camp in freezing temperatures. I was trying to avoid running propane for fridge while driving.
@@kjlcycler that’s a great set up! I would not connect it to my tow vehicle w/o isolation. Have you considered finishing out your system with a DCDC?
I have seen too many problems, some of them very expensive, to feel comfortable with the alternator charging the lifepo.
There’s a couple different ways to go, most are thrilled with the DCDC.
One of the biggest concerns is what the camper battery can do to the tow vehicle when it’s topped off.
@@DIYOutdoorLife ruclips.net/video/Gxypk8J-0Mg/видео.html. I don’t plan on running anything but fridge while driving.
Thank you, I am going to buy what you recommended. How should we move the trailer safely by hands on slopped driveway?
Take a look at the dolly in the description. For more difficult tasks, that is the best way to move by hand by far. The wheel and strap is best for the campsite.
Great tip. Are there any small camper companies like this that can be used for other purposes? Meaning can the actual camper unit be removed so the trailer it self can be used to haul other stuff?
I have seen people make that. Building a small cabin on skids that can be added and removed to a trailer. It's a pretty cool set up, you think some company would try to offer something like that.
Any tips for moving it backwards? Like when you don't have room to turn it around but you would if you could back it up 10 feet, and the tow vehicle can't get in there.
I push on the corners of the front with two people. I can usually get it to roll backwards pretty well, just be careful if you’re not on level ground.
Hi Bryan! Is it safe to leave the caster wheels on all the time while storing the trailer in my driveway of course with wheel chocks? thanks
Yes, that’s fine. It is a good idea to take off when driving bc it hangs low.
Once you move the trailer at your camp site using the wheels, Do you put the Sand Pad back for the stay?
We’ve done it both ways. Most of the time we just leave the wheel on.
question for you. i have a Hiker Camper Trailer. just picked it up, it has a swing away jack that is mount to the side of the frame and the base that sits on the ground doesn't come off to put a wheel on it. i have looked aroud but cant seem to find something that i can hook a wheel to. any ideas on what i can do to attach a wheel to the setup? just trying to get ideas. i am too old to be lifting this thing and moving it!
Hey Todd, I have a whole series on Hiker Trailers coming out soon.
Can you send a pic of your jack setup and email to diyoutdoorcontent@gmail.com
I’ll see what we can find.
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes i will. i will send you photos tomorrow (sunday), thank you.
Think this would work with a Tab 400 - about 3200lbs?
It would, but not like it does on this camper thats half the weight. It would still work on harder surfaces but might get tough on soft ground.
Hey all...can you tell me if this wheel will fit the 2022 BW?
The one in the video description does! Good luck and feel free to shoot any questions if they come up!
What is the weight of your trailer? Have you considered a pneumatic wheel or even double pneumatic wheel setup? Thanks!
1300 lbs dry… probably 1500-1600 loaded. The pneumatic is nice, little harder to pack, trade offs to both
How heavy is the trailer loaded?
1400-1600 depending on gear and water- 1300 dry weight
Potentially silly question here…. What are the chances a trailer this size could be pushed up a non-steep incline?
I can and have done it. Use caution, don’t do anything that’s going to launch your camper off a cliff and take baby steps. See if you can pull the camper around on pavement, gravel, then grass. My set up is fairly light and I’ve pulled it into some places, including inclines, that I never could have got to with a tow vehicle.
Hope this helps!
Thanks! I have a two stall garage ( each stall is pretty small ) that’s on an incline. I really want a teardrop but reversing it into my garage sounds like a nightmare. If I could manually push it in that might just seal the deal for me.
@@chadjamesjohnson check out the dolly in the description… much easier to do by yourself!!
@@chadjamesjohnson I use my riding mower to move my trailer into the backyard. I can adjust the postion as I drive under my 10x10 storage shelter. I think that the towstrap will really help move the trailer around on the blacktop at the campsite. Make it easy on yourself.
I imagine that for your US audience this comes a a great tip, but doesn't it make you wonder though why US trailers are so often sold without a nose wheel? Here in Europe every trailer big or small has a nose wheel, you simple can't buy one without it. Seeing US trailer with tongue jack was really strange for me when I first started looking a teardrop videos (for inspiration for our own trailer).
Thank you! I have noticed that. Most trailers here come standard with a sand pad or a solid tongue jack. A lot of dealerships offer a single caster wheel with the purchase of a trailer, the double caster wheel gives you a lot more capability with light trailers.
Thank you for watching and good luck! What trailer did you get (or looking to get)?
Just about all European campers are better than USA
Can you just leave on all of the time?
Sure… it might give you better clearance to take it off if you’re in a rough spot or off-roading, but otherwise it should be fine
@@DIYOutdoorLife I was wondering the same thing. I'm a newbie so was thinking, well, how do I put the sand pad back on?! Could use a jack found in my tow vehicle too I suppose. Thanks for the video!
@@denak1441 99% of the time I use my toe vehicle to swap the wheel and sand pad. Just attach it to your tow vehicle, crank it up and swap