If You're Sick of $40,000 Small Camper Trailers!

Just a heads up. I shot this video about 9 months ago. The small price increases that I noted in the video with text is to reflect the most current prices

Im personally sick of seeing 40k price tags for trailers that don’t EARN that price. Too many trailers that are just following the price jumps. I think something that expensive clearly has a market of hungry buyers, take escapod and bean for example as they sell hundreds of trailers a year at 40k. But I think a lot of these manufacturers will be surprised soon when nobody can justify 40K for a wooden teardrop cough cough oregon trailer, areo teardrops, and many many more…… and don’t get me started on the low base price and HIGH add on prices gimmick seen everywhere in this industry.…..

What a refreshing business model! I really wish them much success. After seeing this, it seems like it's hip to go square.

Instantly got my respect hearing you give your buyers the option to DIY their own trailers instead of fishing for money

This really resonated with me. The ability to start modestly, and ramp up with options that’s are made for the platform is a great way to go. This is especially true when you’re not omniscient starting out. 😁

It's great to see the market this brand growing. They check all my boxes: squaredrop, customizable, well-built, affordable, and lightweight. I like my Intech Flyer Pursue, but I really like the rear galley better than my slide out kitchen.

So many opinions and preferences abound, it seems. I think it’s important for us all to keep in mind that what’s right and wrong or good and bad can depend on so much. For me and my family, our Hiker 5x8 mid-range is about as bare as could be. We only added a Maxx air fan and front spare tire mount. It’s good and right for us. It has allowed us to follow our dream of traveling mostly full time. It was affordable, quality, easy to tow, hard sided for bear territory and requirements. For the next person, it could be misery. It’s not a good fit for everyone. No trailer is. No lifestyle is. I appreciate the exposure you give us to all of the various options, Drew. They all have value. Thanks for your content and sweet spirit, Drew. Keep doing what you do because it’s a bright spot in the world.

It's been neat to watch this company evolve over the last 3-4 years. They have really stepped up their game.

The number one thing that drew me to Hiker was the quality of the build at such an affordable price. Towing with a Crosstrek the Highway model is perfect. Also the galley design is great because you not stuck with a prefabricated design. You make it how your going to use it. You make it your own.

I like what this company does & how they’re focused on giving customers best value for their money.

Been following you a long time and really glad to see you highlight hiker. We shopped for a long time and almost gave up buying a camper because we couldn’t find what we wanted for less than 20k until we found hiker. We have a 5X10 midrange with bunk beds for our kids (4 and 6). Camper has the same clearance as my F150 and can go where we go. We love it and hope the company continues to do well.

I purchased my Hiker Mid-Range in Marco for all the reasons you outlined in the video. Cost. Storage. Simplicity. Quality. Weight. I’m ready to start the first time camper journey and I’m very happy with the decision. Matt and his wife are an amazing source of insight. Thanks for doing this video!

So as Drew mentioned at the end of this video the road toad abode is a good option. I drove to Wisconsin last June and got my road toad and absolutely love it. I have the solar panels and Maxx fan and crossbars... I use jackery to help with power. Could not be happier with the seven trips I've already taken... Dry weight 460 lb. And pull it with a 2017 subi...4 cylinder... And push her into my garage by hand to keep her purty....

I am sick of looking at small trailers and seeing $40k price tags. I'm definitely interested in these. I thought I was just going to get a smittybilt overland trailer - i keep coming back to more of the enclosed styles like this. Thanks for sharing.

These look so awesome. This is what I've been looking for to camp with my family in our Honda CRV. I truly appreciate how Hiker Trailer truly wants to provide their customers the most value for their dollar.

Those is so nice to see yall. Thank you for caring about customers budgets!

Another good video Drew. I have had a Hiker for several years and have been happy with it. They didn't offer all these options when I got mine which turned out to be a good thing. I built out a complete electrical system, propane connections, way too many lights and enough USB chargers to take care of an entire campground. I have since redone everything twice as I learned what works for my family and the way we camp. Now I know exactly what we want in a trailer and even found that perfect trailer at the recent expo in Flagstaff. I will be selling my Hiker next year as we move on to the next one but feel like it was the perfect choice for our first trailer. These trailers are priced fairly for the quality and finish work. It's not high end, but solid, tows well and the company seems to be well run and not going anywhere which is no small accomplishment.

We love our Hiker. Reasons 1.price 2. size -we have a Mid Range Xl 5x10 and that extra foot is awesome. 3. We can DIY the interior to want we want it to be. I love being able to build out our galley to fit what I want.

I love their approach to manufacturing their trailers. Total buffet style.

I absolutely love the various clip on rail options for the outside. Collapsible sink is genius. A lower rail with proper wall protection could greatly extend further with ability to put propane burner with a few charcoal rocks as OnDemand campfire. Maybe a lower rail would accomodate some clip on laptop desk arms that make it easy to work in a camping chair.