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We're Dave & MT. On a whim, we rented an RV for a trip to the Grand Canyon. The joy of that adventure and the discoveries we made along the way brought travel back down to earth for us.
Have you also caught the RV bug and now wonder where to start? Join us (and our dog, Nola!) for motorhome and trailer reviews, camping tips, and money-saving how-tos that'll inspire and motivate your adventures.
Have you also caught the RV bug and now wonder where to start? Join us (and our dog, Nola!) for motorhome and trailer reviews, camping tips, and money-saving how-tos that'll inspire and motivate your adventures.
BUT IS IT ANY GOOD? Hitch-Mount Bike Rack “oops” purchase • RV Approved Swagman XC2 review + install
We all make mistakes. While filming this review, I realized that I'd accidentally ordered THE WRONG BIKE RACK. Oops. In my defense, Swagman sells at least 3 different versions of the budget-priced TRAVELER. I probably chose this one after flipping among the multiple versions while reading Amazon reviews.
That said, if you're looking for a good budget option to carry 2 bikes on the back of an RV or Travel Trailer, the Swagman Traveler XC2 "RV Approved" model might be for you!
And stay tuned for my next video, where I travel over 800 miles to review the Swagman XTC2 TILT Hitch Mount Bike Rack!
NOTE: This video is NOT sponsored by Swagman or any other entity. I purchased this rack with my own money.
Web: odometerdave.com
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Good choice for RVs and Travel Trailers with 4-inch bumpers:
Swagman Bicycle Carrier TRAVELER XC2 RV Approved Hitch Mount Bike Rack on Amazon
(NOT an affiliate link):
a.co/d/1QyLZEF
Better tilting choice for SUVs:
Swagman XTC2 TILT Hitch Mount Bike Rack
(NOT an affiliate link):
a.co/d/eFbXoxk
#bikerack #traveltrailer #foldingbike
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That said, if you're looking for a good budget option to carry 2 bikes on the back of an RV or Travel Trailer, the Swagman Traveler XC2 "RV Approved" model might be for you!
And stay tuned for my next video, where I travel over 800 miles to review the Swagman XTC2 TILT Hitch Mount Bike Rack!
NOTE: This video is NOT sponsored by Swagman or any other entity. I purchased this rack with my own money.
Web: odometerdave.com
____________
LINKS
(These are NOT currently affiliate links. If that changes, I'll update this text.)
Good choice for RVs and Travel Trailers with 4-inch bumpers:
Swagman Bicycle Carrier TRAVELER XC2 RV Approved Hitch Mount Bike Rack on Amazon
(NOT an affiliate link):
a.co/d/1QyLZEF
Better tilting choice for SUVs:
Swagman XTC2 TILT Hitch Mount Bike Rack
(NOT an affiliate link):
a.co/d/eFbXoxk
#bikerack #traveltrailer #foldingbike
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Thanks for watching and safe travels!
LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with your friends.
Leave a COMMENT with your questions and suggestions.
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Great comparaison. We chose and bought a Little Guy Max this year and very happy with it. More space, more storage, bigger queen size bed and huge bathroom for less price made the difference for us. Two real good RV models and quality built.
Azdel to on the Little Guy Max 😊
Excited for you and glad you're enjoying the Little Guy! Thanks for watching and commenting - Dave
Thanks for the helpful video!😊
You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave
SUPER helpful, I'm picking up my new-to-me 2002 Casita next week, and I was happy to see that many of the things you mentioned have already been fixed on mine, plus the price I'm paying is lower. Also I'm 5 foot tall lol :)
@@MeiraV- Congrats on your Casita, I hope you have many wonderful adventures with it! Plus you’re the perfect height :)
We own a Sol Dusk and the Door squeal just needs a little lubricant. No squeal!
That’s great to know! Wonder why they don’t squirt some in at the factory. Thanks for commenting! - Dave
...EVERYTHING BUT........ THE PRICES! ......AMAZING.
I would take the little guy Max. For sure
Thanks Laura! - Dave
I like pinks as well but I catch way nicer in the salt water in front of creek way better fish
The nice thing about that creek in Hope is it's literally one or two hundred yards from the saltwater of Turnagain Arm, so these pinks have probably been in the fresh water for less than 6-12 hours. But agree: if you can pull them out of the saltwater, they're going to taste better and have better texture. Thanks for the comment! - Dave
I owned an '88. Be glad you didn't buy it. Even that one was made better than the one I owned. All the window openings were cut a tad too big and I didn't notice it until moved across country. It leaked everywhere. No place to get warranty work done. Axle was very under rated and broke on me. IMO, anything over $5k would have been too much for that thing. In '89, mine was $7700 out the door.
Haha! Thanks for that perspective, much appreciated. I'm glad we didn't end up buying the Casita because we just recently bought a trailer that fits us a lot better. It still needs a ton of work, but not as much as that little Casita needed (in my opinion, anyway). Thanks again for watching and commenting! - Dave
I used these on gravel and couldn't get the chock out afterwards. I think I sank in the gravel. Maybe I put chock in too far. I had to drive over the 4" to get out. Any suggestions?
Some people first put a rubber mat under the leveler. Also useful for pavement if the levelers are slipping. Thanks for watching! - Dave
If you're still in the market. Take a look at Bigfoot travel trailers. Similar to the Casita, but larger.
We just bought a Vista Cruiser, but I'm hoping to check out the Bigfoots one day. They're rare in the Chicago area. Thank you for the suggestion, they look really good. - Dave
To me, more importantly than the "features" would be the overall quality of the build. Glitz and glamour means nothing if the thing starts falling apart shortly after you get on the road.
Not just to you! I agree: the quality of the materials and the way in which they're put together is the most important thing. Too many of the trailers I've looked at lately are basically "disposable" and not built to last more than a few years... if that. Thanks for your comment, it's much appreciated! - Dave
Thank you!!! The directions were useless! 😂
Glad I could help and thanks for commenting! - Dave
My choice is tab or rockwood. They have wash basin.
Yeah, that would be great for rinsing off the dog's feet (or mine, for that matter).
Thanks for the great video! Very informative. I have 2 I need to replace.
Thanks for watching!
Meant to also ask whether you've had these loosen up on you? Do you check every few hundred miles? Thanks again helped me much with installation.
I haven't had issues with them loosening, but I also remove them when we arrive at a campsite, and then re-install before we set out again. So they're probably not on the mirrors long enough to loosen noticeably. They perform much better than I expected them to! - Dave
Very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome! - Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave
David, enjoyed your video of Alaska and the Callista RV story!
Awesome, thank you!
I've never understood why they made them with only a 5'10 or so headroom
Yeah, if Casita's were just 2 inches larger in every direction, it would make them much more appealing to me.
The video helped a lot. Thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! - Dave
If your over 6', get a bigfoot. You can stand, and sleep without touching anything.
I haven't run into a Bigfoot in our area, but would love to check them out, thanks for the tip! - Dave
ANY fiberglass trailer has things that usually need doing. Resealing windows with Butyl, fiberglass repairs, etc.
Love the music😉
Thank you for your comparison. Seriously considering a signifant downsizing from a 30’ tow trailer with slide out to perhaps, one of these two models. Like the floor plan! Both have some pros and cons, but lean towards the 400 for aesthetics, quality, more modern features like Aldi heating. I’m curious if the Max has dual pane acrylic windows like the 400. Seems like the 400 is ready for 3 - 4 seasons but I didn’t get that same sense with the Max.
Hi James, the specs on the Little Guy site say “7 Euro-style, insulated, dual paned acrylic windows with integrated shades and screens.” Their new Eco-1 trim removes the front window, though. The quiet Alde heat in the 400 would probably be more pleasant during cold snaps versus the frequent cycling of the blower in the LG. Sorry for the delayed reply, and hope the downsizing is successful! - Dave
Keep the drains clean in your windows, and no leaks!
I really enjoyed watching your video. 🤗
IMHO, the RV & Boat Industries are in a Free Fall! The Economy and the after affects of Covid are the causes! Bargains are starting to appear.
What are your thoughts about the Front A/C units? I am looking at one of these now , its very dirty! The owner thinks it is a 2005. BTW, we have previously owned, in descending order, 2018 Pleasureway Ascent, 2016 Oliver Trailer, 1989 Airstream 25, 1996 Jayco Pop Up, 199? Starcraft. As you can see we are not Rookies. Our driving reasons for looking at a Casita are DownSizing in both terms of SIZE and COST.
What did you think of the Oliver?! Unfortunately I don’t have enough experience with Casitas to have an opinion about the A/C units. Other than that it was pretty loud in the 2021 unit we rented. But it worked great! Thanks for watching and commenting and let me know how your quest pans out! -Dave
I like my front a/c, never used it yet, but way less expensive to replace, and no huge hole in the roof. May not be super efficient in a hot climate, but I'm not going camping if it's above 80 degrees.. 😂
Think long think wrong. The last Casita I flipped I cleared $5500.
That’s fantastic! What year/model, etc.?
@@OdometerDave 2017 sprit deluxe. It had been setting several years. I got all system working properly and buffed out exterior. And cleaned EVERYTHING! Remember to put it back like the factory did it. NO hacks and things you want. If it needs, new axel and brakes too. Don't sell it until its right. There's enough ebay rip off people out there flipping.
That is excellent advice! We looked at used trailers where the owners had made very "personal" changes/mods and it really turned us off knowing we'd need to undo them.
Casita are built solid, I think that they are all easy fixes. $12K is a little steep. Not smart on not picking it up. I am a total fan of the Boler style. My mom & dad had a 13 ft Ecco and it was SOLID
I definitely don’t regret the decision to pass on this one, but only because I’m too tall to be comfortable in it! Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave
Probably for the best to be honest. I kinda feel that is too narrow a margin still. That 9K ish price would have been perfect. 11K is just a tad steep for a flip. good price, just not enough you make for the work you'd have to do on it. I just got done with a reno on one. mine was a 16 Scamp. I even have videos of me working on it on you tube. They take a lot of time and money seems to be more than expected for sure. Also for anyone who does buy one, remember that some states there is a register fee too. Colorado will bake another 1K or so out of you depending what you bought it for. anyhow, ace review.
Thanks for the kind words, I'll check out your Scamp videos! Good reminder about registration fees and taxes, too... and insurance... there's definitely a cost of ownership to consider with any RV. - Dave
Im sooo loving the little guymax
Great little camper!
I was in a rush and ordered this bike rack by mistake. But I reviewed it anyway in the hope it's useful to you. It's a good budget choice for RVs and Travel Trailers with 4-inch bumpers: Swagman Bicycle Carrier TRAVELER XC2 RV Approved Hitch Mount Bike Rack on Amazon (NOT an affiliate link): a.co/d/1QyLZEF
My biggest fear would be rotted floors
Mine, too, absolutely! Casitas are mostly immune to that, but I've learned that it's still possible. Thanks for watching and commenting, Stuart! - Dave
Casita have a solid fiberglass floor but the osb floor in my 93 was in bad shape. A 1/2 piece of plywood, and laminate lock together floor and 1/4 round made it like new.
* The osb sits on top of the fiberglass bottom, but mine got weak right down the middle where it was always walked on.
@@johnnymoran180 It got weak because of moisture or repeated foot traffic?
Dave this is great! So helpful! You’re so smart and articulate and talented!!
Thanks so much, Lori!!!
Have you ever thought of renovating an older RV? If so, why? What was your experience like? Thanks for watching! - Dave
No. My wife and I have done three and we are done. The market is going down, people are broke and the prices are going way down.
Interesting in camper, what asking for this camper?
The seller sold it a couple years ago. Not sure for how much. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Dave
Looks cheap compared to the 400
I love to watch RV reviews and would never own one, but my vote is for the Tab 400.
Haha, thanks Mark!
I’m trying to decide on my next RV and I want a teardrop with toilet & shower. I read many comments on the owner forums for both trailers. The quality of the LGM is simply not there. This will be my 6th RV and I’ve learned the hard way that paying more for quality is well worth it. It easily translates into more camping time as having to take an RV to a dealer and wait for service, parts etc is so disheartening. Higher quality means less maintenance too. Also considering a number of purpose built off road boutique manufacturers as they are coming out with some nice rigs using highest grade marine parts. But… I keep coming back to the Tab 400 boondock with the upgraded lithium package. It checks almost all of my boxes and has the long lasting quality that will let me pass it down to the next generation.
Yup, I can't disagree with anything you say! And I'm guessing you're talking about the new Cortes fiberglass campers that look exactly like Casitas? I'd love to see one in person, but think it still might be too tight for my 6'1" height. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave
The 400 , is on my radar due to the complete quality package. It is the 50k price tag Canadian
Sometimes quality costs more!
I went with the Nucamp ultimately. Just the fit and finish, plus the resale value sold me.
Yes! Resale value is something RV buyers don’t often think about, especially since most RVs are essentially disposable given their construction-constrained lifetime. Great point and thanks for commenting! - Dave
Bought a T@B400 2023 in the Fall and are anxious to get out in it. We are dramatically downszing from a Rockwood Roo 23' hybrid now that it will be the two of us and maybe a grandkid or two. Aside from the obviously nice fit and finish of the NuCamp is that it is so well enclosed all around. The Roo is a mouse magnet and requires attention over the winter. I have had a mouse bait station in the T@B over the winter and not a nibble. Any comments about how well sealed the LGM is? Any mouse motel stories from others?
Ha! I haven’t heard about rodent issues with the LGM, but that’s a great point as it relates to design and construction. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Dave
I’m sorry but I want to be able to wash my hands after I use the bathroom and I don’t want to imagine doing all those things in the kitchen sink. It grosses me out, camping or not!!
Haha, I completely agree. Don't want to touch a door handle after using the toilet.
Fold down sink over the toilet, brilliant idea!! inTech, if you’re listening!! They probably aren’t because it has been like this since the beginning. I get that they don’t want to compromise the size of the wet bath. After all this is one feature that makes them stand out from the rest but they could manage that idea without taking away from the spacious space. This is my only gripe with this camper.
The fold-down sink does seem great, though I wonder why NüCamp removed them with the 2023 models. Could be supply chain. I've not heard of any issues with them. There's plenty of space in both the inTech and Little Guy Max bathrooms for a sink. Thanks for watching and commenting, Monica! - Dave
@@OdometerDave It could be supply chain issues. That wouldn’t be unheard of today. I’m not sure if you ever heard of “Ultimate Camper” by Ultimate Toys. It looks like a spitting image of the nuCamp 320 models, only with a retro design. In fact, I think they are the same manufacturer. This camper has an outdoor and indoor kitchen plus an additional TV outside. The outdoor kitchen had a grill outside but was replaced with another 2 burner stovetop because the manufacturer stopped making the grill, go figure. 🤷🏻♀️ BTW, did you guys make a purchase yet? If so, which did you go with? I wish the Airstreams weren’t so expensive! 🤦♀️
Yeah, I'm curious about the relationship between Ultimate Toys and nüCamp. You're right that it appears to be a T@B CS-S, they even have the T@B logo on the inside of the door. We checked out a nüCamp T@B S (320) in this video, but it's just too small for me! czcams.com/video/rMdfNKplchk/video.html And we still haven't purchased our own RV yet! We've been happy with renting/borrowing, but eventually will settle on something. It's been nice to actually try out different options without making a huge commitment.
like both but i think we are gonig nucamp 400 becuase the 2023 comes standard with bunk and the finishes are much much nicer
Let us know how it goes with the bunk system! - Dave
Terrific video! I'd heard of trust properties in the UK, but didn't know there were any elsewhere. Definitely something to consider for future trips (and this looks GORGEOUS!).
I can’t say enough good things about it. Only wish we’d stayed there for longer. Thanks for watching and commenting, Amy! - Dave
This video is magnificent. I loved it. Thank you so much for giving us the inside scoop on how to make a vacation like this happen. Great job! 😍
Thank you Lisa!
To celebrate her birthday, MT wanted to stay in an Italian villa. We knew that would probably be too expensive for us, but then she remembered the Landmark Trust, a British foundation that gives you access to this historically important Renaissance villa. We recommend the apartment we stayed in, “Mansarda del Vigneto,” on the north side of the building. You can book it here: www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/villa-vescovi-vigneto-20644/ NOTE: we have no connection to the Trust or the villa, but we enjoyed staying there and wanted to share it with you!
I’m debating between this and the nuCamp TAB 400. This seems so much roomier and soo.. much storage which the 400 lacks. I also love the standard queen size mattress and being able to replace it with a more comfortable queen size mattress if necessary. I don’t understand about the heating in this unit and the AC only runs if it is connected at a camping site? I’d love to know which you preferred between the two. Your wife mentions many good points. I don’t care to much about the bathroom frosted door. I think something can be figured out for privacy but I would like a sink. This is heavier I believe. I have a 2023 Honda Passport, V6 engine, 5000 lbs towing capacity. I’m hoping it’ll do the job. 🤷🏻♀️
Yes, the LGM is larger with more storage, which is great if you actually need the storage but will add weight. Great point about mattress size! (The T@B does come with the Froli bed support system, which I’ve never slept on, but folks seem to like it.) The LGM has a traditional RV propane furnace which is somewhat loud. The T@B has a hot water radiator system that is basically silent and I believe more efficient. Correct, the AC requires AC 120 shore power. I also wish there were a bathroom sink! We actually considered a Honda Passport before we got our Jeep and it was the tow capacity that made the decision. Personally, I would not pull the LGM with the Honda. Technically, you’re right at the sweet spot, weight-wise, for towing it, but I’d want a heftier vehicle (our Jeep has a factory tow package and a 6,200 lb capacity).
You might search FB user groups for other LGM users who tow with a Passport to learn their experiences. The nüCamp site offers a user forum with info on tow vehicles for the T@B 400. Thanks for watching and commenting Monica! - Dave
@@OdometerDave This is my first camper purchase so I’m unfamiliar with these things. I’m concerned about my vehicle’s towing capacity with the Max. I really don’t want to go smaller though or have to convert tables to a sleeping area. The 400 is a little lighter. Do you think the 400 would be a better choice? I do like the 400 and actually think the 400 has a better quality built but there were things on the LGM that I like more. Ultimately if the 400 is better fit to tow, I’d go with that. I was looking at the R-pod but I find there quality isn’t the greatest. Which camper did you go with? Unfortunately, I don’t like FB, IG, or social media in general so I don’t have accounts to be able to follow them or join their forums. 🤷🏻♀️
Hi Monica, the 400 would be a great choice, especially if it's only for one or two people. The LGM isn't that much heavier, but it's definitely bigger, and that means the wind can push it around more easily on the road, and you'd feel it more when being passed by trucks. I still recommend the nüCamp forum, it's a great community and you'll probably find info there about towing with the Passport; and it's not tied to a social media platform. tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com (I share your feelings about all the social media!!!) We actually have not yet purchased an RV! Through Outdoorsy, we've rented a 20-foot Airstream and a 17-foot Casita (another great option unless you're over 6 feet). We may purchase later this year, but there are many advantages to renting unless you plan to RV frequently. Depending on where you live, you might be able to rent a 400 or an LGM to test them out! Good luck, and let me know how it goes! - Dave
The Little guy max is much larger. You can’t really compare a Tab 400 to it. In an earlier comment I wondered if the front dinette bed is wide enough. It is I have know been inside one. The cabinets are way way better quality than ANY box trailer at any price.
Yes, here are some actual bed specs: LGM Dinette converts to a 32" x 76" bed 60" x 80" Queen master bed T@B 400 55" x 79" Queen-size Sleeping Area (nüCamp's term) They don't provide dimensions for the converted dinette, but starting with the 2023 models, the dinette converts into two bunkbeds, which might be good for families. nucamprv.com/blog/2023-tab-400-features-a-hidden-bunk-redesigned-dinette/