I bought a 1965 non cab-over Alaskan used for $850 in 1975, put it on a '72 Ford F250 and used that rig until I sold it in 2005. We had 30 years of fun times from it and it still worked great. It never leaked and was as solid as ever. They are built like nothing else. Back then they were all light birch veneer interiors, very cool. Really wish I still had it!
I bought One of the first cabover campers they built in 1977. I have used in Alaska since then as I lived there from 75 to 2015. Still working great.Not many problems. They were built in my home town of Chehelis Wa.
I just purchased an 8.5' cabover in March 2017. The wife and I drove from Fort Lauderdale Florida to the factory in Winlock, Washington to pick it up. I love it and I'm super happy I bought it.
I purchased mine almost six years ago and we still own it today. They are one if not the most durable pickup camper on the market today. I purchased the larger model at that time and use a 3/4 ton pickup with the extended cab. I honestly feel I could have gotten by with a heavy 1/2 ton but I wanted a pickup with a diesel engine and the heavier duty suspension. What is also nice which was not shown if for some reason your truck's battery is dead you can also crank the camper up manually. My Wife and I have traveled to just about every state in our country and are now starting all over again but taking our time more. The company really has super support if any questions or parts are needed but we have yet to need either. I had a regular pickup camper before this one and each weighed within a few hundred pounds of each other and the wind affected our other camper where as this one there is basically nothing. I can't give you only a rough guest amit on the fuel milage comparing the 2 and I am guessing about 3-4 miles per gallon more at least. I had always wanted one from the time I saw my first one growing up as a kid and now I have one.
Bockscar that's nice to hear. I feel the same way. I wanted one since the first time I saw one. I need to save up some pennies but some day soon I'll have a truck and camper and hit the open road!
Love Alaskan's. Amazing quality. The one "problem" with these, so to speak, is it seems impossible to find one used. People DO NOT let go of these! Nice!
We purchased a 1970's vintage Alaskan camper to restore several years ago. I just wanted to give credit to how helpful Brian was with our project with his time and information. Great guy and great company.
These are REALLY Nice Campers! We have a 2017- 8.5ft. Each camper is hand built from the ground up, specific for the owner. They are well built! Customized to your liking! We chose the Alaskan, because of the hard side pop up feature, and they hold their value. Nice to get into tight spots, and not be top heavy. The Alaskan Camper Crew were friendly to work with, and top notch at explaining EVERYTHING!
Picking up my new 8.5 10/1/19, lots of wonderful extras. installing on a 2019F350 long bed crew cab. planing a trip to AK summer 2020. I LOVE RETIREMENT!! Work hard, save up, have FUN!!!
My dad has one from the 70s or 80s it has never EVER LEAKED warm as hell and I'm 100% sure he'd give me and my brother up B4 he'd sell that camper!! He's gone through 3 trucks camper still BRAND NEW
νικος γιώργος tons of storage just means there's a lot compared to the usual camper that doesn't have much storage. Not literally 4,000 pounds of storage.
I owned an Alaskan camper for about ten years. Very little maintenance and almost no issues. They are the Airstream of pop up truck campers. Very well built.
I have my dads Alaskan 1976, still mint condition, all original minus modern upholstery I had done last year, never leaked a drop a water, although it does not sit outside when not in use, has been garage kept since bought new. We use our Montana 5th wheel 90% of the time, but for short weekend fishing trips that old Alaskan can’t be beat.
these campers make me proud to be an Alaskan lol I absolutely love what they do w/ the toilet, the swivel head and the compartment it's stored in, you could hang a shower curtain around it for more privacy too if one felt so inclined.
my grandpa had an Alaskan way back in the 70's. I remember sleeping in it a few times as a kid MANY years late. it was a bit crusty but still holding up, which is saying something given my experience with newer campers. its funny, the lift struts look the exact same.
The Alaskan would be my first choice of truck camper. Glad to hear that they have a smaller version for a half ton truck. Aluminium Ford F150 and Alaskan truck camper would make a great combination.
I sure appreciate your videos. If it wasn't for you I'd never see half the products available. You're doing more for these companies then they do for themselves.
I bought one of these campers ten years ago and aside from common maintenance , I have had few issues to worry over. Alaskan campers have been built by hand to the same exacting standards since the 1950s ; and with many older models still being seen on the roads today , these old teak paneled beauties are a true testament to the quality of Alaskans finely crafted camps on the go. The Alaskan pop up top makes for a very low profile giving me much better milage and safety due to the lower center of gravity , and functions with a hydraulic system that comes with a life time full warranty . These campers also boast some of the lightest weight you will find in the industry , again adding to safety and better fuel consumption. The folks at Alaskan are very friendly and extremely helpful from the time you order your camper to the day you may decide to upgrade to your next one , ( which I understand many people do ). If you are looking for a very durable camper that will stand up to years of incredibly rough , rocky roads , this is the camper you want. Torrey , New Orleans
Bought one new around 1974. It`s 'achilles heel' was the faulty (weather seal), which made the camper extremely drafty. And don`t forget to disconnect the power lead before removing camper from the truck.....
I love the fact that it’s a combination of hard side ‘AND’ popup, but, not having a shower was a no-go for me. Also, having the refrigerator so low was another. I’ll be buying the Northstar 850SC instead.
A little spendy but with as good a track record as this company has, and as solid as everyone says these campers are, my guess is that they hold their value very well. What a beautiful design....
Great demo thanks! Beautiful interior, too steep for my price range but beautiful. Reminds me of the daffy duck Acme Future-Antic Push-Button Home of Tomorrow hehehe.
Looks like it's well built, but I'd be a little concerned about the weather seals on the fold down panels deteriorating over time. If I ever purchased a truck camper, it'd definitely be a pop up. I want to be able to do some moderate off-roading and hard side campers are way too top heavy for my comfort.That said, I'd probably go with a Four Wheel before something like this. I wouldn't be camping in the winter, so a soft side would be fine for my use, plus they're a lot less expensive than these.
I'm curious about the seals as well. I guess we should consider they have been in business for 50+ years so they have had plenty of time to perfect their product. As for choosing this over a 4wheelcamper...it probably boils down to personal preference. Choose the right tool for the job. If you do more cold weather camping and less rock crawling then this might be a better fit. I love the shell model of the 4wheelcamper because its lightweight and only $10,000 but it is gutted with no stove sink fridge cabinets or toilet. Big trade off for sure.
To all the people ragging on the price, a Hallmark Camper starts at 30K, and goes up from there. A Four Wheel Camper may start under 18K, but once you start putting in many popular options, you start getting close to 30K. Hell the Woolrich Edition is 37K. Yes, you can get a hard side for way less, but you cannot take a hard side where a pop up can wander. If you have to ask, you don't understand as they say.
Happy to see the Alaskan Camper get some up to date exposure. Actually think the price is relatively cheap compared to the fact that it can be customized directly from the factory; there are plenty other truck campers that far exceed the price. In a market of Sportsmobiles and Earthroamers, I think it's all relative to the customer.
this is cool. I didn't realize they still make campers. We meet a couple in Nicaragua that has an old one. The are doing the Pan American in it. We are looking into a hard sided camper when we get back from our California to Panama and back trip.
Everyone complaining about the price, hasn’t been shopping for a cabover camper. Especially one that is low profile, and obviously built with real quality and care. Or like my buddy says, maybe you’re looking at too much of a house for yourself.
Not what I remember 30 years ago 31,000 for that? it's so unfortunate you used to go camping to rough it and pay the minimal to do so. It's cheaper to stay home and youtube all the places I wanted to go
You can sleep on the ground in a tent for $100. Yes...but you can take the wife and kids to your favorite national park for a week or 2 comfortably even when the weather gets wet or cold in one of these. For some its a great family heirloom with decades of fond memories.
nissanlord technically you can tow something small, but most trucks will be approaching their maximum payload which will lower the towing (since you need 10-20% tongue weight).
Price point should be $20k max, don't know what they're thinking. I'd pay a little extra if it had AC and shower. They could have easily designed that toilet cabinet into a wet bath with sit down shower. Missed opportunity
mrouterrim these were built for workers who had to construct the Alaskan highway 50 years ago. They are time tested and respected in the industry. A uhaul trailer is cheap and uninsulated and will fall apart in one or two years of being dragged over washboard road and boulder fields and downed trees. You pay a lot for this but you get a time tested multigenerational product that holds its value.
Sure, if you have the skills, the time, and the know how, but your warranty will be zero, and you'll be towing a piece of crap whose axles were loaded to way beyond their limit by idiots who cheaped out on their move and tried to get everything they've ever owned in a too-small trailer.
I see a lot of comments about the $31,000 price. Honestly, most slide in campers are pricey. I don't know why. You can purchase a pull behind trailer (with wheels and larger living space) for less. Then don't get me started on conversation vans that sell for over $100,000. But, I do like this one, small but made with quality. These are made for sportsmen, for hunting. I cannot see camping with this. Set up camp for the night, then break camp for sightseeing, then set camp up again, repeat ....
I think alot of it has to do with mobility? A 4x4 truck with a pop top camper can access roads trails and paths that a pull behind travel trailer or 5th wheel or class B or class C or even most vans cannot go. Toughness costs money.
They make these down the road from my parents house. They are extremely well built and last long. Also they hold their value as well or better than an airstream. My only reason for not purchasing one is none are available with an inside shower and I travel a lot for work and need to be able to shower. The materials inside are better quality than you'll find in pretty much any camper as well.
I'm sure this is a quality product, but, $31K for the entry level, and, doesn't come with items that should be standard for a camper (a/c, shower, etc)? You'd have to add about $6K in options for it to be outfitted properly for use as a camper. I guess it may depend on what part of the country you're in, but, I'm flabbergasted anyone would even consider paying $31K for such a small camper that fits in the truck bed. Before I saw pricing, I was guessing $10K for the entry level. Boy, did I ever miss that.
All campers have skyrocketed in price. The American worker insists on a good wage. I love the Alaskan. It is warmer and safer, and you have to pay for the engineering and labor. That’s why I don’t have a camper. Cost of a truck and camper is more than I can afford, but if I had money...
I paid 39500 for my brick 3 bed with 3 acres in 1975. First of all this isn't 1974 or 1975. What are you saying? What was the price of this company's camper in 1974? Have you priced a current year pick up?
REMEMBER when campground prices and RVs was AFFORDABLE and you didnt have to sign your life away to buy one?? HELL its CHEAPER to stay in a decent hotel in most cases nowadays .
31k and UP ...Damn shame everything in the RV world is so freaking expensive. They talk like 31k &up is pocket change.I grew up when camping was AFFORDABLE to a blue collar working family..not only was it primarily blue collar folks that camped, it was them the RV industry price structure was aimed out. Who the hell are these working class families that can drop that kind of money and where do they work at??? Most RV parks have exponentially raised their rates faster than inflation.
Holy hell...31k?...just bought a 2017 Forest River Salem trailer 27 footer fully loaded for 27,900...sorry but this camper should be going for about 16 k max ...btw that 27,900 I just paid is Canadian...about 22-23k American.
Bozo. You can fold it down. save a lot of gas. Better CG. With a Lance, it's super top heavy and you're driving around the corners very slowly praying you don't tip over. With a trailer, you're just not getting anywhere fast and have this beast behind you. Ugh. Go Alaskan.
I see that 4 wheel makes one that's about 700 lbs. but even that ends up being close to 1000 lbs or more , wet and loaded. I've got a 1/2 ton and I'd like see something closer to 500 lbs. I may try to make it myself from a fiberglass shell.
31k for that? what has happened to camping being the cheap way of vacationing? I can stay in hotels anywhere for 6 months cheaper. I can buy large Camping trailers with slide outs, shower, toilet, multiple sleeping only a few years old for 7k. They are robbing people.
Seriously doubt you can buy a slide out camper for 7k. A new top of the line Lance with 2 slides is 50k, but this is a different beast. MSRP is different than actual sales, at 20k he can probably sell more. I do agree EVERYTHNG at the EXPO is ridiculously over priced especially camper vans for over 150k sprinter
You should see the prices on the campers that aren't pop-ups. Some of them go for over $50k. If you want cheap camping, you'd better stick to a tent. RVs aren't cheap. And they require maintenance. This is a very nice camper at a reasonable price point.
this camper really does have it's perks especially for some off the trail type of style, just wish it had a shower. though that counter space is a lot more than most.
900,000 views!!!!!!!!
I bought a 1965 non cab-over Alaskan used for $850 in 1975, put it on a '72 Ford F250 and used that rig until I sold it in 2005. We had 30 years of fun times from it and it still worked great. It never leaked and was as solid as ever. They are built like nothing else. Back then they were all light birch veneer interiors, very cool. Really wish I still had it!
$850? I wonder how much it would sell for today?
I bought One of the first cabover campers they built in 1977. I have used in Alaska since then as I lived there from 75 to 2015. Still working great.Not many problems. They were built in my home town of Chehelis Wa.
I just purchased an 8.5' cabover in March 2017. The wife and I drove from Fort Lauderdale Florida to the factory in Winlock, Washington to pick it up. I love it and I'm super happy I bought it.
Steven Darrell that's awesome. I can't wait to do the same thing some day.
Steven how much did it cost, ???
I purchased mine almost six years ago and we still own it today. They are one if not the most durable pickup camper on the market today. I purchased the larger model at that time and use a 3/4 ton pickup with the extended cab. I honestly feel I could have gotten by with a heavy 1/2 ton but I wanted a pickup with a diesel engine and the heavier duty suspension. What is also nice which was not shown if for some reason your truck's battery is dead you can also crank the camper up manually. My Wife and I have traveled to just about every state in our country and are now starting all over again but taking our time more. The company really has super support if any questions or parts are needed but we have yet to need either. I had a regular pickup camper before this one and each weighed within a few hundred pounds of each other and the wind affected our other camper where as this one there is basically nothing. I can't give you only a rough guest amit on the fuel milage comparing the 2 and I am guessing about 3-4 miles per gallon more at least. I had always wanted one from the time I saw my first one growing up as a kid and now I have one.
Bockscar that's nice to hear. I feel the same way. I wanted one since the first time I saw one. I need to save up some pennies but some day soon I'll have a truck and camper and hit the open road!
How.much $for a big one.?
If Alaskan Campers can add curtain to the toilet area for a wet bath, I'm sold.
Love Alaskan's. Amazing quality. The one "problem" with these, so to speak, is it seems impossible to find one used. People DO NOT let go of these! Nice!
Guy H. Cause of price to buy.
😁
We purchased a 1970's vintage Alaskan camper to restore several years ago. I just wanted to give credit to how helpful Brian was with our project with his time and information.
Great guy and great company.
These are REALLY Nice Campers! We have a 2017- 8.5ft. Each camper is hand built from the ground up, specific for the owner. They are well built! Customized to your liking! We chose the Alaskan, because of the hard side pop up feature, and they hold their value. Nice to get into tight spots, and not be top heavy. The Alaskan Camper Crew were friendly to work with, and top notch at explaining EVERYTHING!
Picking up my new 8.5 10/1/19, lots of wonderful extras. installing on a 2019F350 long bed crew cab. planing a trip to AK summer 2020. I LOVE RETIREMENT!! Work hard, save up, have FUN!!!
How do you like it after 4 years?@@jonfisher4756
My dad has one from the 70s or 80s it has never EVER LEAKED warm as hell and I'm 100% sure he'd give me and my brother up B4 he'd sell that camper!! He's gone through 3 trucks camper still BRAND NEW
The guy from Alaskan Campers projected total integrity. Very cool camper!
Every single time in a video like this, it's like "tons of storage".
Not just storage, but tons of it!
Every single time!
νικος γιώργος tons of storage just means there's a lot compared to the usual camper that doesn't have much storage. Not literally 4,000 pounds of storage.
mixflip
Yup,the say that about the "usual campet" too!
I owned an Alaskan camper for about ten years. Very little maintenance and almost no issues. They are the Airstream of pop up truck campers. Very well built.
Good point. Airstream of truck campers
I have my dads Alaskan 1976, still mint condition, all original minus modern upholstery I had done last year, never leaked a drop a water, although it does not sit outside when not in use, has been garage kept since bought new. We use our Montana 5th wheel 90% of the time, but for short weekend fishing trips that old Alaskan can’t be beat.
Whenever I start up one of these cool cottage industry camper videos I just know it's going to be a kick in the wallet.
I think these guys must have found their niche because they have been in business since the 1950's. Kinda like an Airstream.
Yeah good for them, make a good product and it does the work.
I had one--a 10 footer but no cabover bed--still awesome--and they do hold their value.
these campers make me proud to be an Alaskan lol I absolutely love what they do w/ the toilet, the swivel head and the compartment it's stored in, you could hang a shower curtain around it for more privacy too if one felt so inclined.
Good point. I need to explore Alaska one of these days.
Alaskan campers gets it, so many are just kids into a fad then go home. these are real lifetime campers
my grandpa had an Alaskan way back in the 70's. I remember sleeping in it a few times as a kid MANY years late. it was a bit crusty but still holding up, which is saying something given my experience with newer campers. its funny, the lift struts look the exact same.
I guess its a tried and true design.
You get what you pay for and this oozes with class. Thanks Bryan!
I agree....If I could get 10 summer and 10 winters of fun in one of these with my wife and kids....it would be money well spent for me personally.
The Alaskan would be my first choice of truck camper. Glad to hear that they have a smaller version for a half ton truck. Aluminium Ford F150 and Alaskan truck camper would make a great combination.
I sure appreciate your videos. If it wasn't for you I'd never see half the products available. You're doing more for these companies then they do for themselves.
Thanks for watching. Now if I could just get a loaner for a month!!! Lol
@@mixflip Id say you've earned at least that my friend.
I bought one of these campers ten years ago and aside from common maintenance , I have had few issues to worry over. Alaskan campers have been built by hand to the same exacting standards since the 1950s ; and with many older models still being seen on the roads today , these old teak paneled beauties are a true testament to the quality of Alaskans finely crafted camps on the go.
The Alaskan pop up top makes for a very low profile giving me much better milage and safety due to the lower center of gravity , and functions with a hydraulic system that comes with a life time full warranty .
These campers also boast some of the lightest weight you will find in the industry , again adding to safety and better fuel consumption.
The folks at Alaskan are very friendly and extremely helpful from the time you order your camper to the day you may decide to upgrade to your next one , ( which I understand many people do ).
If you are looking for a very durable camper that will stand up to years of incredibly rough , rocky roads , this is the camper you want.
Torrey , New Orleans
How long have you been selling these?
Yes BUT STILL WAY OVERPRICED
I still want one after all these years.
I've seen a lot of campers but not one quite like this one. Very unique.
Bought one new around 1974. It`s 'achilles heel' was the faulty (weather seal), which made the camper extremely drafty. And don`t forget to disconnect the power lead before removing camper from the truck.....
This is much better than those soft pop-up campers.. nice set toilet set up too BUT no shower inside?
I like that you can put this on a Regular Cab pickup without obscuring the view forward. Most modern truck campers are made for extended or crew cabs.
I love the fact that it’s a combination of hard side ‘AND’ popup, but, not having a shower was a no-go for me. Also, having the refrigerator so low was another. I’ll be buying the Northstar 850SC instead.
I was soooo excited about this camper for the first 5 min.. Oh well! So much for that camper.
Thanks for watching
A little spendy but with as good a track record as this company has, and as solid as everyone says these campers are, my guess is that they hold their value very well. What a beautiful design....
Probably one of the rare times when a recreational toy holds its value after being used for years.
Hard sided campers are a big comfort at night in the wilderness.
Amen!
This would help with those windy days in West Texas and New Mexico when the full sized campers are laying by the side of the road
Very cool. Great overlanding option👍🏻
The best for pick up trucks.
Now I can take a crap and grab a beer with no problem. I want 1. I really like the size of the tear drop looks rugged
So lovely.. Would always love to have one
It's beautiful and the price is proof.
Love it.. It'd be nice in a slate grey color, blend with my truck.. Need one
Great demo thanks! Beautiful interior, too steep for my price range but beautiful. Reminds me of the daffy duck Acme Future-Antic Push-Button Home of Tomorrow hehehe.
Looks like it's well built, but I'd be a little concerned about the weather seals on the fold down panels deteriorating over time. If I ever purchased a truck camper, it'd definitely be a pop up. I want to be able to do some moderate off-roading and hard side campers are way too top heavy for my comfort.That said, I'd probably go with a Four Wheel before something like this. I wouldn't be camping in the winter, so a soft side would be fine for my use, plus they're a lot less expensive than these.
I'm curious about the seals as well. I guess we should consider they have been in business for 50+ years so they have had plenty of time to perfect their product.
As for choosing this over a 4wheelcamper...it probably boils down to personal preference. Choose the right tool for the job. If you do more cold weather camping and less rock crawling then this might be a better fit.
I love the shell model of the 4wheelcamper because its lightweight and only $10,000 but it is gutted with no stove sink fridge cabinets or toilet. Big trade off for sure.
I would absolutely love one but 31K is just too steep for me.
I built my own
For around $3,500.00
Great Designedcamper just like the old Hi Lows from the 70s
To all the people ragging on the price, a Hallmark Camper starts at 30K, and goes up from there. A Four Wheel Camper may start under 18K, but once you start putting in many popular options, you start getting close to 30K. Hell the Woolrich Edition is 37K. Yes, you can get a hard side for way less, but you cannot take a hard side where a pop up can wander. If you have to ask, you don't understand as they say.
+1. Excellant details... Subscribed .. Vail, Colorado
I liked everything except those 1970s handles on the drawers and cabinets
Happy to see the Alaskan Camper get some up to date exposure. Actually think the price is relatively cheap compared to the fact that it can be customized directly from the factory; there are plenty other truck campers that far exceed the price. In a market of Sportsmobiles and Earthroamers, I think it's all relative to the customer.
weltallid123 I agree. A Lance camper sells for $60k
my favorite camper.
this is cool. I didn't realize they still make campers. We meet a couple in Nicaragua that has an old one. The are doing the Pan American in it. We are looking into a hard sided camper when we get back from our California to Panama and back trip.
is English your second language?? Stop travelling and writing, and take a comm coll class or two ..
Scott Whitehill As long as you promise to take an elementary level grammar course. Big dummy.
Scott rude dude!
Yessenia Minton whizupuproblem?
Nice! I like the table stored on the ceiling out of the way. Older video but first time I've seen it.
That is an Awesome Truck Camper! Thanks for the post.
Thanks for watching.
This is what I'm getting! They are located just north of me up I-5 in winlock WA!
E. Simons one of the best truck campers I have ever seen.
I want a cargo trailer with a wood burner and an a.c. unit .
I like this vs a tow behind. Two friend's had tow behinds and when they left to explore in their truck, whoever was watching, burglarized the trailer.
Grew up with one of these in my family. They are very heavy. Don't try putting one on a fluffy half ton pick up. They are very durable.
now this is a cool camper
Everyone complaining about the price, hasn’t been shopping for a cabover camper. Especially one that is low profile, and obviously built with real quality and care. Or like my buddy says, maybe you’re looking at too much of a house for yourself.
great design, but they should have designed a fold down shower
I would love to live in that pretty cool
Me too
I really like this! Great tour and questions. Thanks!
would love one without the cabover. mom needs her alone time once in awhile. lol. would be ideal. bed n kitchen area. perfect.
I like the low profile of it when moving I just don’t the high price I don’t see where I could justify that much. 🤔
Not what I remember 30 years ago 31,000 for that? it's so unfortunate you used to go camping to rough it and pay the minimal to do so. It's cheaper to stay home and youtube all the places I wanted to go
You can sleep on the ground in a tent for $100. Yes...but you can take the wife and kids to your favorite national park for a week or 2 comfortably even when the weather gets wet or cold in one of these. For some its a great family heirloom with decades of fond memories.
4-wheel popup tent campers have become so overpriced that 31K is a great price for a pop-up slide in camper. The alaskan is beautiful.
That ridiculous thing at 0:07 looks like a vampire hauling it's coffin around.
He needed sunglasses in order to not make eye contact muttering out the words $31,000 out like that.
Yup its like he thought it was too much also!! :-)
Thanks miss for showing this one is a bit step.
cool but costs too much
DaveDaveydo maybe....maybe not. too much is relative to your needs and financial situation.
That's why the sales dude is embarrassed and has to wear dark glasses and a hat.
@@mixflip 31 grand can get you an amazing teuck camper
What no shower and it costs too much. I'm out. Next!!!!
It's great but they need a scaled down version for 20k
Only flaw. Need the fridge door opening towards the exit. Never know if a guy needs a drink while on the toilet. 😁
Otherwise great camper.
I grew up in one of these.
nice
l really like that! you can still tow something too!
nissanlord good point
nissanlord technically you can tow something small, but most trucks will be approaching their maximum payload which will lower the towing (since you need 10-20% tongue weight).
I came home with a pop-up, but the wife wanted a slide-in.
I see what you did there
Brilliant!....love it..great Idea........real quality
Price point should be $20k max, don't know what they're thinking. I'd pay a little extra if it had AC and shower. They could have easily designed that toilet cabinet into a wet bath with sit down shower. Missed opportunity
You can turn a u haul into a great camper for a whole lot less
mrouterrim agreed, or a box van
mrouterrim these were built for workers who had to construct the Alaskan highway 50 years ago. They are time tested and respected in the industry. A uhaul trailer is cheap and uninsulated and will fall apart in one or two years of being dragged over washboard road and boulder fields and downed trees. You pay a lot for this but you get a time tested multigenerational product that holds its value.
You can also sleep in a 300 tent. I did it for 9 months on the Appalachian Trail. I would still do it but my age has caught up with me.
Sure, if you have the skills, the time, and the know how, but your warranty will be zero, and you'll be towing a piece of crap whose axles were loaded to way beyond their limit by idiots who cheaped out on their move and tried to get everything they've ever owned in a too-small trailer.
Mr Sunshines priceless
dam paying for a name brand on this thing.
Works similarly to a Hi-Lo trailer. Difference is I never crapped in my kitchen before...
Getting older and not sure I want to be crawling around to set up my bed.
I see a lot of comments about the $31,000 price. Honestly, most slide in campers are pricey. I don't know why. You can purchase a pull behind trailer (with wheels and larger living space) for less. Then don't get me started on conversation vans that sell for over $100,000.
But, I do like this one, small but made with quality. These are made for sportsmen, for hunting. I cannot see camping with this. Set up camp for the night, then break camp for sightseeing, then set camp up again, repeat ....
I think alot of it has to do with mobility? A 4x4 truck with a pop top camper can access roads trails and paths that a pull behind travel trailer or 5th wheel or class B or class C or even most vans cannot go.
Toughness costs money.
They make these down the road from my parents house. They are extremely well built and last long. Also they hold their value as well or better than an airstream. My only reason for not purchasing one is none are available with an inside shower and I travel a lot for work and need to be able to shower. The materials inside are better quality than you'll find in pretty much any camper as well.
I'm sure this is a quality product, but, $31K for the entry level, and, doesn't come with items that should be standard for a camper (a/c, shower, etc)? You'd have to add about $6K in options for it to be outfitted properly for use as a camper. I guess it may depend on what part of the country you're in, but, I'm flabbergasted anyone would even consider paying $31K for such a small camper that fits in the truck bed. Before I saw pricing, I was guessing $10K for the entry level. Boy, did I ever miss that.
All campers have skyrocketed in price. The American worker insists on a good wage. I love the Alaskan. It is warmer and safer, and you have to pay for the engineering and labor. That’s why I don’t have a camper. Cost of a truck and camper is more than I can afford, but if I had money...
I paid $ 29, 500 for my house in 1974 which has a double lot and in a decent neighborhood.
I paid 39500 for my brick 3 bed with 3 acres in 1975. First of all this isn't 1974 or 1975. What are you saying? What was the price of this company's camper in 1974? Have you priced a current year pick up?
Yeah Anton, and you made $11,000 a year.
Yeah- compare to a four wheel camper,scout , others.
REMEMBER when campground prices and RVs was AFFORDABLE and you didnt have to sign your life away to buy one?? HELL its CHEAPER to stay in a decent hotel in most cases nowadays .
Maybe that was back when campers where made out of plywood and Elmer's glue.
@@mixflip you'll justify any travesty
after you've killed all the mosquitos you let in
nice camper. thx for tte video
Thank-you for sharing..
$31,000?!?!?!?! screw that!!!
Dan Martin a new Lance slide in camper is $50k
A nice used corvette or F-150 costs $30,000. The average price of a new car is $32,000.
An acre of land on the Big Island of Hawaii costs $30,000.
Fits into a planned retiree's budget and 401k, don't expect the same in the future.
@@RedRider1600 15000 Twinkies also cost $30,000, but that makes as much sense as your comment.
@@wasichuwacanta7010
Maybe to you . . . lol
You're a moron.
I would like to see you review the 10' non cabover Alaskan camper.
me too
31k and UP ...Damn shame everything in the RV world is so freaking expensive. They talk like 31k &up is pocket change.I grew up when camping was AFFORDABLE to a blue collar working family..not only was it primarily blue collar folks that camped, it was them the RV industry price structure was aimed out. Who the hell are these working class families that can drop that kind of money and where do they work at??? Most RV parks have exponentially raised their rates faster than inflation.
I agree. Pricing is crazy but comparatively many slide in campers are 60K and more. I'm looking for a good used one !
That sink is straight out of my grandmas house. What the hell guys
love this camper!
Maybe ask a question or two such as what occurs should you lose electricity? Can the camper still be raised and lowered mechanically?
0.43 sec: "Low center of gravity ...."
4.10 sec: "you can put a rack up here > 300 punds"
Makes totally sense for me!
:-)
oh man cool design wow
Kin go poopy on a swivel! Yoo hooooooo! Spin me 'round, Ma!
Yeah sort out in front of everybody...eeeek
Holy hell...31k?...just bought a 2017 Forest River Salem trailer 27 footer fully loaded for 27,900...sorry but this camper should be going for about 16 k max ...btw that 27,900 I just paid is Canadian...about 22-23k American.
good luck taking it where these alaskans can go
Bozo. You can fold it down. save a lot of gas. Better CG. With a Lance, it's super top heavy and you're driving around the corners very slowly praying you don't tip over. With a trailer, you're just not getting anywhere fast and have this beast behind you. Ugh. Go Alaskan.
hard sides are nice
Swivel toilet. Awesome.
I see that 4 wheel makes one that's about 700 lbs. but even that ends up being close to 1000 lbs or more , wet and loaded. I've got a 1/2 ton and I'd like see something closer to 500 lbs. I may try to make it myself from a fiberglass shell.
31k for that? what has happened to camping being the cheap way of vacationing? I can stay in hotels anywhere for 6 months cheaper. I can buy large Camping trailers with slide outs, shower, toilet, multiple sleeping only a few years old for 7k. They are robbing people.
Seriously doubt you can buy a slide out camper for 7k. A new top of the line Lance with 2 slides is 50k, but this is a different beast. MSRP is different than actual sales, at 20k he can probably sell more. I do agree EVERYTHNG at the EXPO is ridiculously over priced especially camper vans for over 150k sprinter
Brad Sloop , depends on what people want. It's personal preference.
Hotels have bed bugs, fuck that.
You should see the prices on the campers that aren't pop-ups. Some of them go for over $50k.
If you want cheap camping, you'd better stick to a tent.
RVs aren't cheap. And they require maintenance.
This is a very nice camper at a reasonable price point.
this camper really does have it's perks especially for some off the trail type of style, just wish it had a shower. though that counter space is a lot more than most.
@@timschutte8310 truck campers have smellie arsses...
nice demo
I had one and it was fantastic. Regret selling it.
I would get one of these if they added 4 inches of height.