We love our Frontier, in our 60's now and it is the sort of camping we enjoy. Did 20 weeks and 23k km this year, including Great Central Road, Savannah Way, Cape York and K'gari. The Frontier never missed a beat, except the water pump problem you mentioned (we are now on our 4th since 2020).
Thanks again for another camper video. You hit the nail on the head when you talk about cheaper imports, you always get what you pay for. Australian made for me also means Australian jobs.
Camper Great review. We have a Chinese made camper (like the majority of ones out there) and it’s amazing how much more thought has gone into the Cub. Love the proper plumbed in HWS and the fact that you don’t need to put up internal poles. The only thing the import campers have as standard that the cub doesnt was the tropical cover. Great work as usual. Can’t wait for the next cooking video.
Nice review Harry, we have a 2018 model and still love it, we are now empty nesters and find it very easy to use and towing as you noted is a breeze. At some point, I think there will be a H16 in our driveway but for now, the Frontier does everything we want.
Thanks .... I have often wondered about your setup with this camper - looks fantastic and has so many excellent features. Definitely something to consider in the future. 👍
Thx for a decent honest review. Good to see how someone really uses it. PS all those pumps in fine print recommend to put a pre screen type filter before the inlet to the pump to catch gritty things before they destroy the pump. All brands pumps are grit sensitive. Even a cheap screen filter from bunnings will save it. Narva make a $40 dollar 12v car truck fan, decent for the price.
When it comes to fans we have always used Caframo Cabin Fans. Same company as Sirocco but about half the price and in our experience (and we have had them for many many years) they are totally reliable and put out a ton of air. They look a bit scary as they are bare blades but the blades are big and soft so putting your hand into one when they are on full power does no damage at all. We have moved them from one rig to another over the years and currently run 4 of them in the Coaster.
Love the camper review Harry. I have considered a camper but always thought they would limit how far I could go. I might have to rethink that in the future. Great video work Jess, I hope the Director wasn’t too hard on you!😂
Bought a Cub Drifter 'Camper' last year and a hot tip for pantry dividers is those collapsible fabric storage 'cubes' they basically don't take away any space and we're a 1 second install and now I have dividers! See you in WA we are moving over.
We had an old Cub Camper Drover it was absolutely fantastic it tooks us up on all the shocking gnarly roads around Australia I absolutely love that pop out strut business so easy compared to the old Drover we had.
Yeah, well explained. With a lot of campers on the market, it's what suits your personal preference. The Frontier suit's all your and many requirements. Thanks Harry.
Nice Walk through Harry. Hopefully I can make it to WA (from Europe) this year for tracking around for 3 months. Looking for options .. and a camper trailer might be just what my wife and I could use.
I'll be picking up my own 'Camper' hopefully in a week or so. There was no way I could justify the expense to get into the Cub's (Although I would have loved to pick up a Scout) but if it finally lets me take the kids away more so grow up loving the bush like my siblings and i were lucky enough to, then I'll be more than satisfied. Loved the video Harry and I'll be pinching quite a few of your ideas.
Currently trying to decide between a camper trailer, caravan or upgrading our tent setup for two adults, a teen and an 8 year old. This is good info. Thanks!
A hot water system is incredible when you're camping! Anyone who has camped at high altitude in the cold and tried to wash dishes, or yourself in cold water 😊, knows how great it is . I will never go without it.
Great little CAMPER! I have a soft floor which is awesome, this one seems just a little better, though the price difference to my softie is a big difference. Too many choices! 😊
I've tried so many times to win your cookbook but to no avail, so I went to BCF and bought one. I've read it cover to cover and can't wait for fire ban season to finish to give it a whirl. I'm not even going to mention your codeword CAMPER, oh bugger I just did, oh well. Love your work Harry, keep it real mate.
Thanks for your videos. First time I went camping with hot water on tap also for showers blew my mind, hot water was generally time consuming putting the billy on the fire. My wife won't go camping though, as advised the walls are too thin.
first time I went camping and had a hot shower (boiled 8ltrs mixed with cold water), changed everything. Amazing how fresh you feel after a 5-7min shower in 1 degree temp. Yes shower head power was by running car battery and a 10ltr bucket for the water. Still found myself naked standing beside my ute showering with such warmth but was already clean. Just using the remainder of the water. Just loved it but was so surprised. But then again I only have 5 min showers at home, once water temp is right...lmao.
I have one of the other brand "CAMPER" (see what I did there?!) trailers in the UK. And while I do love it, putting up the canvas is a real effort. Mostly because the poles are now about 8 years old and gritty so they don't go up and down easily. And the canvas is HEAVY. I'm in my early 60's and in pretty good shape and setting it up wears me out. Not something I want to do every day, that's for sure. I've been thinking that maybe forward folds are a younger man's game but seeing how easy yours went up changes my mind. My canvas is nearing its sell-by date so I might look at changing it somehow to fold and erect with the main hoop at full height. That would make it so much easier. Great review and thanks for the insights! Ps. My wife and I are planning on using the camper trailer behind our Defender for a year long expedition around southern Africa, hopefully in 2026. (and setting up the awning is a complete nightmare!!)
"Camper" Great review! We have a Chinese made forward fold which is great but has its annoyances and set up is much more fiddly than your Frontier. Still, having a forward fold means all of the in-camper living space is off the ground and we don't have the nightmare set up issues of the average soft floor. Btw, congrats on being right on the cusp of hitting 100k subscribers 👍
Every camper I've hired in the last 8yrs (since having kid) I always grade them based on the difficulty setting up (number of poles). Some are just ridiculous and yet wildly popular. I guess the price is a bigger factor to some than the continuation of their relationships/stress levels.
I’ve just bought a hybrid camper and taken it out for a week for the first time. Absolute game changer with a baby the only down side is they’re just heavy. I got a 15ft with bunks and has an ATM of 3T which even with a stock hilux it makes it work. Concept of indoor outdoor cooking on it and being able to bath the little one in the bottom of the shower was the seller.
@@matthewjames682 we went with the Ezytrail Parkes 15 Quad Mk3. Most of the hybrids are Chinese built and pretty much have the same floor plan and stuff in them but found for $60k you can’t get much more value for it. I’d had an order on a Jayco Swan Outback but they changed the colour so I cancelled. Glad I did because the Ezytrail has everything ready to go.
@@jamieo1993 Thanks for the info, sounds very much like the research path I have been on. Was really hoping to find some more Australian options for hybrids. How have you gone with your Ezytrail and beach destinations? Im currently quoted up for a Signature Iridium 15 Hybrid that is very similar to yours, but I have reservations about pulling it on sand.
CAMPER My partner has a CUB and we have taken it on some pretty rough tracks (we have taken it into Hickman Crater, north of Newman). Can't take a caravan on the Heartbreak trail. It's fine in rainy and bad weather. Doesn't leak thank to the quality canvas. Takes us about 5 minutes to unwind. Can't beat CUB I reckon.
I want a camper as my current car is bang on gvm when camping (I can't even spare the ball weight of a camper so a new car is needed regardless) but I like having the freedom to go down random tracks and knowing I can turn around easy if I'm not towing. I'm tempted to use my budget and buy a troopy instead. Cons are I'm obviously spending way too much money on a car that's always going to be heavy but I think the pros tip the scales for me. Just waiting to see how the 2.8 70's handle the weight and 33 inch tyres before I commit
Congratulation mate on your 100K subscribers. your'e a big player now. I have learnt so much how to bull shit my way on the camp fire in front of my friends all because of you. Seriously well done mate hope to see you soon.😁
Jess doing great job as a cameraman. I've watched lots of videos where the person with camera points on person talking not the object they're talking about which if you do a review is totally wrong.
What is your view of the Front Fold (Frontier & Drifter) vs the Cub hard floor options? We have a nearly 10yo Drover and pretty happy with it, very capable, maybe bit less storage than you have.
Hi there we are just looking to do the same, as we now have a 3 year old and a six month old. I have 2 reservations about going hybrid, none are really Australian made and then the weight being 200kgs +. Have you been limited at all buy the weight of your hybrid? Have you pulled it much on sand or beaches? Any advice would be awesome
@@matthewjames682 I have towed a 2t hybrid on Fraser Island without any issues. I since upgraded to a 2.6t unit. The Prado still tows it well enough, but I have been hesitant to take it on the beach as I feel it would struggle a bit. The tow ball weight was another concern and I have put air bags in to help carry that load.
I had never heard of Cub until watching your channel. Now I'm looking at the Drifter and Frontier. struggling to decide. I have 3 dogs so I'm not sure if the drifter is worth the extra set up time. This may be silly, but are the screens strong enough for dogs? Is there a point where the canvas will soak through in the rain? Say a week of rain, like we have just had?
Hey Mate, Great vid as usual, yes thumbs up from me. I have questions about your practical experience with the camper as I am looking to purchase a camper in the next 12 months. Would DM you but I have no idea how... (old fart syndrome)...lmoa...Sadly you are catching me quickly in this aspect..lol. Would be great to communicate with you direct, if we can find a way. Dazza
Thanks Harry, a very informative review! Perhaps you should change jobs and become a full time reviewer of outdoor gear! And, only 200 followers to go!!
Are you thinking hybrid for your kids because of the portacot? So basically once they're in their own bed this would be ok? We've got 2 and 4yo looking at maybe upgrading our Camper
Tech illiterate 64 year old here, no Facebook etc. How do i get to chat with you - email and phone only here. Thinking of doing various laps, 30K on the Troopy thus far and it needs decking out too, as well as buying a camper. Can you help? Understand if you are too busy. Off to outback Qld for 2-3 months!
We love our Frontier, in our 60's now and it is the sort of camping we enjoy. Did 20 weeks and 23k km this year, including Great Central Road, Savannah Way, Cape York and K'gari. The Frontier never missed a beat, except the water pump problem you mentioned (we are now on our 4th since 2020).
Did you take It through the olt tele track?
@@daniel-ll5zrnope, chicken route all the way, corrugations shook a driving light loose, but Frontier was fine.
Thanks again for another camper video. You hit the nail on the head when you talk about cheaper imports, you always get what you pay for. Australian made for me also means Australian jobs.
Great to see your honest thoughts on this camper, definitely opened my eyes!
Camper
Great review. We have a Chinese made camper (like the majority of ones out there) and it’s amazing how much more thought has gone into the Cub. Love the proper plumbed in HWS and the fact that you don’t need to put up internal poles. The only thing the import campers have as standard that the cub doesnt was the tropical cover. Great work as usual. Can’t wait for the next cooking video.
Awesome video Harry. I’m looking to upgrade our Camper this year to a Drifter and your 1 + 2 year reviews are so helpful. Thank you.
Nice review Harry, we have a 2018 model and still love it, we are now empty nesters and find it very easy to use and towing as you noted is a breeze. At some point, I think there will be a H16 in our driveway but for now, the Frontier does everything we want.
Thanks .... I have often wondered about your setup with this camper - looks fantastic and has so many excellent features. Definitely something to consider in the future. 👍
Thanks mate, great video. I'm convinced, I want one! Love the easy set up and the quality specs.
Good video! Cool to see how this camper compares as a step up from my compact military trailer
Great video on your CAMPER! We started with a small Cub Weekender which was great!
Thx for a decent honest review. Good to see how someone really uses it. PS all those pumps in fine print recommend to put a pre screen type filter before the inlet to the pump to catch gritty things before they destroy the pump. All brands pumps are grit sensitive. Even a cheap screen filter from bunnings will save it. Narva make a $40 dollar 12v car truck fan, decent for the price.
When it comes to fans we have always used Caframo Cabin Fans. Same company as Sirocco but about half the price and in our experience (and we have had them for many many years) they are totally reliable and put out a ton of air. They look a bit scary as they are bare blades but the blades are big and soft so putting your hand into one when they are on full power does no damage at all. We have moved them from one rig to another over the years and currently run 4 of them in the Coaster.
Awesome Camper review Harry 👌 love the content you produce! Keep up the good work! 🔥2🍴
Love the camper review Harry. I have considered a camper but always thought they would limit how far I could go. I might have to rethink that in the future.
Great video work Jess, I hope the Director wasn’t too hard on you!😂
Bought a Cub Drifter 'Camper' last year and a hot tip for pantry dividers is those collapsible fabric storage 'cubes' they basically don't take away any space and we're a 1 second install and now I have dividers! See you in WA we are moving over.
Love your review, Harry... A camper that has been used... and a decent honest review.
We had an old Cub Camper Drover it was absolutely fantastic it tooks us up on all the shocking gnarly roads around Australia I absolutely love that pop out strut business so easy compared to the old Drover we had.
Thanks for the Cub camper tour Harry.
Great review, very good points covered thank you 🙏
Yeah, well explained. With a lot of campers on the market, it's what suits your personal preference. The Frontier suit's all your and many requirements. Thanks Harry.
Camper 🎉 fantastic review love all the information as we are looking at purchasing a new Camper, thanks .
Nice Walk through Harry. Hopefully I can make it to WA (from Europe) this year for tracking around for 3 months. Looking for options .. and a camper trailer might be just what my wife and I could use.
Wish I could have seen this video 5 years ago. Hybrid next for me. Happy New Year to you and your family 👍🏻🇦🇺
What a “Camper” trailer I’m pleased to see that the honest comment and not just saying something good because it was given to you Thank You
Nice Aussie made camper there Harry, I saw you towing it just after Xmas as you overtook me, can confirm it tows well as you flew past 🤣
Great review. This CAMPER is on my short list. Like the comments on the My Coolman fridge. Currently using a 40L Waeco.
Great review of the camper, thanks.
They are a great camper fella. Great little honest review 🇦🇺🔥🍻
I have the same camper mate for 3 years, its as you said the best 4x4 aussie made camper.
I'll be picking up my own 'Camper' hopefully in a week or so. There was no way I could justify the expense to get into the Cub's (Although I would have loved to pick up a Scout) but if it finally lets me take the kids away more so grow up loving the bush like my siblings and i were lucky enough to, then I'll be more than satisfied. Loved the video Harry and I'll be pinching quite a few of your ideas.
Currently trying to decide between a camper trailer, caravan or upgrading our tent setup for two adults, a teen and an 8 year old. This is good info. Thanks!
A hot water system is incredible when you're camping! Anyone who has camped at high altitude in the cold and tried to wash dishes, or yourself in cold water 😊, knows how great it is . I will never go without it.
Great little CAMPER! I have a soft floor which is awesome, this one seems just a little better, though the price difference to my softie is a big difference. Too many choices! 😊
Excellent layman's review Harry - thanks.
looks like a great camper trailer, I also looked at their van and hybrid. great units.
I've tried so many times to win your cookbook but to no avail, so I went to BCF and bought one.
I've read it cover to cover and can't wait for fire ban season to finish to give it a whirl.
I'm not even going to mention your codeword CAMPER, oh bugger I just did, oh well.
Love your work Harry, keep it real mate.
We love our cub camper and Prado set up. As you mentioned, the camper has to go anywhere the Prado goes.
My partner has the same (Prado and Cub). setup and we have towed it everywhere on some very rough tracks.
Good “camper” review. Have an old Pioneer rear fold, definitely understand the Aussie build quality.
Thanks for your videos. First time I went camping with hot water on tap also for showers blew my mind, hot water was generally time consuming putting the billy on the fire. My wife won't go camping though, as advised the walls are too thin.
first time I went camping and had a hot shower (boiled 8ltrs mixed with cold water), changed everything. Amazing how fresh you feel after a 5-7min shower in 1 degree temp. Yes shower head power was by running car battery and a 10ltr bucket for the water. Still found myself naked standing beside my ute showering with such warmth but was already clean. Just using the remainder of the water. Just loved it but was so surprised. But then again I only have 5 min showers at home, once water temp is right...lmao.
99.9K subscribers mate, I will keep checking back when you hit 100,000. We all should celebrate with a camping party. I'll bring the beers mate.
Thanks mate!! Hope you had a ripper Chrissy and New Year. We will definitely be celebrating with a big camp out!!
I have one of the other brand "CAMPER" (see what I did there?!) trailers in the UK. And while I do love it, putting up the canvas is a real effort. Mostly because the poles are now about 8 years old and gritty so they don't go up and down easily. And the canvas is HEAVY. I'm in my early 60's and in pretty good shape and setting it up wears me out. Not something I want to do every day, that's for sure. I've been thinking that maybe forward folds are a younger man's game but seeing how easy yours went up changes my mind. My canvas is nearing its sell-by date so I might look at changing it somehow to fold and erect with the main hoop at full height. That would make it so much easier. Great review and thanks for the insights! Ps. My wife and I are planning on using the camper trailer behind our Defender for a year long expedition around southern Africa, hopefully in 2026. (and setting up the awning is a complete nightmare!!)
"Camper" Great review! We have a Chinese made forward fold which is great but has its annoyances and set up is much more fiddly than your Frontier. Still, having a forward fold means all of the in-camper living space is off the ground and we don't have the nightmare set up issues of the average soft floor. Btw, congrats on being right on the cusp of hitting 100k subscribers 👍
Every camper I've hired in the last 8yrs (since having kid) I always grade them based on the difficulty setting up (number of poles). Some are just ridiculous and yet wildly popular. I guess the price is a bigger factor to some than the continuation of their relationships/stress levels.
The Frontier is a great camper - love mine!
I’ve just bought a hybrid camper and taken it out for a week for the first time. Absolute game changer with a baby the only down side is they’re just heavy. I got a 15ft with bunks and has an ATM of 3T which even with a stock hilux it makes it work. Concept of indoor outdoor cooking on it and being able to bath the little one in the bottom of the shower was the seller.
What hybrid did you buy? I’m trying to pull the trigger on one now, and thinking hybrid because I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old
@@matthewjames682 we went with the Ezytrail Parkes 15 Quad Mk3. Most of the hybrids are Chinese built and pretty much have the same floor plan and stuff in them but found for $60k you can’t get much more value for it. I’d had an order on a Jayco Swan Outback but they changed the colour so I cancelled. Glad I did because the Ezytrail has everything ready to go.
@@jamieo1993 Thanks for the info, sounds very much like the research path I have been on. Was really hoping to find some more Australian options for hybrids. How have you gone with your Ezytrail and beach destinations? Im currently quoted up for a Signature Iridium 15 Hybrid that is very similar to yours, but I have reservations about pulling it on sand.
Have not had a camper for many years but might have to go back in the future
Camper. I really want one of these. Looks bloody great.
CAMPER
My partner has a CUB and we have taken it on some pretty rough tracks (we have taken it into Hickman Crater, north of Newman). Can't take a caravan on the Heartbreak trail. It's fine in rainy and bad weather. Doesn't leak thank to the quality canvas. Takes us about 5 minutes to unwind. Can't beat CUB I reckon.
Biggest sell that Cub is quality is that you keep your socket set out of the way. Anytime I go near my vehicle or camper I need my socket set 😅
LETS GOOO ALMOST 100K!!!
I want a camper as my current car is bang on gvm when camping (I can't even spare the ball weight of a camper so a new car is needed regardless) but I like having the freedom to go down random tracks and knowing I can turn around easy if I'm not towing. I'm tempted to use my budget and buy a troopy instead. Cons are I'm obviously spending way too much money on a car that's always going to be heavy but I think the pros tip the scales for me. Just waiting to see how the 2.8 70's handle the weight and 33 inch tyres before I commit
Thanks for another great vid. Am looking for a quality 'camper' 😊
We have the safety Dave fans in our caravan - can recommend them!
Thanks for the rundown on the “camper”
Great video. Camper!
This looks like the “Camper” we need. Nice one. MikeE
Curious if you could show how you set up the external diesel heater? Plug, position of the unit/exhaust and pluming the inlet pipe into the camper?
Thanks
Camper.
Great video Harry, keep it up👍
Congratulation mate on your 100K subscribers. your'e a big player now.
I have learnt so much how to bull shit my way on the camp fire in front of my friends
all because of you. Seriously well done mate hope to see you soon.😁
Cheers mate!!! Can’t wait for a celebratory beer! Thanks so much for all the support
Great video, thank you. Camper
This is exactly what I want for my family (prado and all). Do cub ever do discounts/sales on the frontier?
Oh, and CAMPER!
Harry, what brand is the light strip under the awning?
We have a Cub, they are a great Camper
Still loving the camper
Nice Camper!
Great camera work Jess! If you ever get sick of accounting you might have a second career as Harry's camera op.
We just brought a rear fold camper. It's great, but doesn't have as much storage as a forward fold does
I have a scout which I got secondhand and the kitchen has the extra bench space, I assume it was an optional extra
Jess doing great job as a cameraman. I've watched lots of videos where the person with camera points on person talking not the object they're talking about which if you do a review is totally wrong.
Harry you talked a bit about heating the camper, is air conditioning/cooling a mainstream thing for campers too?
Your Camper looks like it suits your needs
Where is that camp site dude? I'm driving from Melbourne to Fremantle in April and would love to camp there.
What is your view of the Front Fold (Frontier & Drifter) vs the Cub hard floor options? We have a nearly 10yo Drover and pretty happy with it, very capable, maybe bit less storage than you have.
I'm getting old ... sold our camper and got a pop top van, just easier with two littlies!! Still doing 100km/h though!!!!!!!
Why did you get rid of the arb zero I’ve had mine going on my 3rd year still love it still gets insanely cold
We went from a camper to a hybrid for the little kids. The hybrid is a lot bigger but the Prado still tows it easily enoigh
Hi there we are just looking to do the same, as we now have a 3 year old and a six month old. I have 2 reservations about going hybrid, none are really Australian made and then the weight being 200kgs +. Have you been limited at all buy the weight of your hybrid? Have you pulled it much on sand or beaches? Any advice would be awesome
@@matthewjames682 I have towed a 2t hybrid on Fraser Island without any issues. I since upgraded to a 2.6t unit. The Prado still tows it well enough, but I have been hesitant to take it on the beach as I feel it would struggle a bit.
The tow ball weight was another concern and I have put air bags in to help carry that load.
Nice camper but I am a little lazy and prefer my pop-top hybrid for an even quicker set-up.
Thats a pretty cool 'camper'
CAMPER looks soooo much better than my parents "imported" camper we borrowed to head to Nhulunbuy
I noticed the stabilizer legs were not being used. Is the camper trailer stable enough to be confidently used without them?
I have almost never used them and it’s really stable
I had never heard of Cub until watching your channel. Now I'm looking at the Drifter and Frontier. struggling to decide. I have 3 dogs so I'm not sure if the drifter is worth the extra set up time. This may be silly, but are the screens strong enough for dogs? Is there a point where the canvas will soak through in the rain? Say a week of rain, like we have just had?
Absolutely no issues with a week of rain. It kind of depends on the size of the dogs, but if they are small/medium then the frontier should be plenty!
Hey Mate,
Great vid as usual, yes thumbs up from me.
I have questions about your practical experience with the camper as I am looking to purchase a camper in the next 12 months. Would DM you but I have no idea how... (old fart syndrome)...lmoa...Sadly you are catching me quickly in this aspect..lol.
Would be great to communicate with you direct, if we can find a way.
Dazza
Just shoot me an email mate contact@firetofork.net
"Is it even camping?" LOL, yes it is, just much more comfortable.
"camper" Love the videos mate!!
What aircon unit are you using?
Wish I had the means to get Australian made gear.
Just can't justify the price and second hand market is just out of control
Camper and yes I love that camper.
Makes you wonder why all camper trailers don't have built in thermal blankets.
And why they don't all pop up like Cub campers?
One thing I've always wondered... How do you store your clothing in the CAMPER?
good question
i think my next CAMPER will be a cub brand CAMPER or a hybrid setup
Im currently looking at the same. Have you found a preferred hybrid?
Thanks Harry, a very informative review! Perhaps you should change jobs and become a full time reviewer of outdoor gear! And, only 200 followers to go!!
Where is this camping spot?
Are you thinking hybrid for your kids because of the portacot? So basically once they're in their own bed this would be ok?
We've got 2 and 4yo looking at maybe upgrading our Camper
No bullshit review. I would have one tomorrow. Of course someone needs to take pity on me and donate it. If I had the coin. 1st choice.
Campers are the go 👍
Tech illiterate 64 year old here, no Facebook etc. How do i get to chat with you - email and phone only here. Thinking of doing various laps, 30K on the Troopy thus far and it needs decking out too, as well as buying a camper. Can you help? Understand if you are too busy. Off to outback Qld for 2-3 months!
So the camper is great for camping
One hell of a camper
Did I miss the most important bit ..batteries power??