From A to Egg: My Trailer Changeover
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- As I start modifications on my newly acquired Outback trailer, I make some comparisons to my old A-frame, as well as review what was recently customized by the manufacturer.
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Dude, your killing me. That ending was the bomb 😂
Yes, and he dropped one for sure. LOL
@@jayjayjay4788 LMAO
I laughed out loud.. Spudhead humor at it's finest!
I like the new trailer better. Factory did an amazing job on repairs.
That ending was an expert level clinic on comical misdirection.
On topic: The new trailer is looking pretty good. The old trailer is also still looking pretty good.
That last scene. That's what I call multitasking.
Last scene was hysterical!
OMG!! Your best video yet! The “romantic” music and the wine pouring did not prepare me for what came next! Hahahahaha you’re something else. Looking forward to more soon. And yes, I do like this one way more than the A frame. This is more like a home, in my opinion. Cheers!
Same thing here. I loved how the romantic music started, liked the picture, but then saw the toilet paper role in it and said in disappointed Whyyyyyyyyyy!
(.....then I realized why)
LOL
Yeah me too that was brilliant
My reaction too, Jean!
That's Slim ... pure and simple, Lol.
I agree with everybody that this is one of Slim's for sure. The only significant difference between Slim's (and maybe your) style of camping is that I have a 75-pound dog that I have to attend to pretty much everywhere I go..
The factory performed an incredible job! This video was a very interesting & informative introduction with great comparisons. Since we own a 15' Escape, we know you made an excellent choice! We look forward to the upcoming modifications but mostly to some grand adventures! Great video my friend, complete with great humor (we thought for a moment we were going to meet Mrs. Potatohead!).
What a great little camper!!
Absolutely one of your best vids Slim. The end was brilliant. Like someone said, "hot sauce, you don't own it you just rent it". In your case you're well positioned for that philosophy!
LOL
Bruce L. I think I heard that line on King of the Hill an old TV series. BTW I discovered your photography website...photography is one of my retirement interests - I’m going to spend some time on your site!
@@samstlm Great, thanks for checking out my site. Feedback is always appreciated, too. Yes, I've been following and enjoying Slim for quite some time, living vicariously through his camping adventures, trying to determine what type of RV I'm going to start with.
I wasn't expecting the ending... made me laugh.
Me too, took me a few minutes to realize what he was sitting on. lol
Right I forgot about the toilet 😂😂
You are such fun. Looking forward to warching as you live in and tinker with the new trailer.
I agree 100% with Jean West she nailed it. I have been seriously thinking about getting a fiberglass camping trailer, so I am glad that I found you again. A lot of great information.
toilet paper rolls are in great demand right now, she would be appreciative!
Come to northern va. Plenty here
Probably rationed to one sheet.
Aussies are having fights in supermarkets over dunny paper, it's really bad at the moment.
@@HotCarTrack America too
Hot Car Track they weren’t Aussies mate.
OMG!! The ending was hysterical! LMAO
awesome call on that trailer. I got out of my pop up and bought a 1978 Trillium 4500. Best decision that I ever made, next to start camping in the first place. You are going to love it.
sweet new trailer, i vote to name it the "sweet potato"!
Awwww Good one.
I'll cast my vote here to. Great name!
Sweet Potato rules!
Perfect ☺️
Obvious, cleaver, hilarious, wish I'd thought of that!
That ending is hilarious. Congrats on your new trailer. Alan
I really like how open and clean your new trailer is. Lovely. The ending - probably more info than I needed. :)
I also enjoy travelling on my own. I meet people from all over the country & world. Love the camping culture. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks especially for the last scene, Slim. I wasn’t ready for it and almost sprayed out my Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - what a waste that would have been. Nevermind, it was a great laugh. Thank you, Sir.
I installed my solar panels on the roof of my Jeep, so I can park my fiberglass trailer in the shade and the Jeep in the sun. I have driven off forgetting to unplug luckily nothing has been damaged.
I did that with my travel trailer once....completely forgot to unplug the power cord, luckily it just ripped the outlet out of the box, simple fix, but a great reminder to do a walk around, and then another one or have someone else do a walk around too before you drive away LOL.
Linda May I saw a guy with a b class that pulled a trailer covered with solar, the batteries and controls were inside the trailer. He plugged his rig into the trailer.
See if you can find magnetic contacts. I know they exist for audio cables and phone chargers for the specific purpose of easy disconnect in case your phone falls off the table or you walk away with your earbuds still plugged in.
The outback is a good choice. I have an archaeology friend who took his to Baja every year for nearly three decades. It worked well and needed little upgrading and repairs. When the weather turned nasty, we in tents were quite jealous. Looking good Slim!
Light, bright, comfy, cozy and the kitchen area looks great💖
Wow that was fast. As a retired fiberglass tech I'll say - 2:40 That's why you pay a professional glass man to do the work, so you don't end up with a patch that looks like rough painted canvas or a cratered Moonscape. Now, as someone who lives on a boat I have a feeling you will find the non-insulated interior of the sink enclosure will be a condensation trap when camping in the winter. It *will* create a temperature barrier between the interior and outside shell, but any warm moist air that gets into the enclosure will end up condensing on the cold surface of the outer shell. I have a hanging closet on my boat. It has a teak door, and clothing hanging inside that all act effectively as a barrier to the cold, non insulated back wall, which is the exterior skin of the boat. Mostly during Jan, Feb and into March, that back wall looks like the inside of a shower stall. It is always dripping wet, constantly running water into the bottom of the closet. It drains into the bilge so standing water is not the problem for me, but it becomes a problem with mold and mildew if I don't periodically wipe the back wall down with chlorine water. A simple layer of regular home construction type (like R3) fiberglass insulation has corrected the problem for me this winter. I don't notice any savings on heating expense, but there has been no condensation to deal with. If you begin to small a moldy, musty smell, the sink enclosure is probably the culprit.
LOL. Watching this quietly at work and ended up bursting into laughter.
Lucy Honeychurch me too! 😉
I thought for a moment, we were going to get to finally meet Mrs. Potatohead @16:00 lol
Jae Maa I missed that he said that, I just figured that ”Tator Tot” had to come from somewhere! Lol
WOW! What a great way you redid your new trailer.
Trailer is like a pair of shoes its how it feels to you & how it works for you im glad for you may it bring many yrs of adventures & fun times 👍👍👍.
OMG, takin' care of business...lol
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I Love the new trail, now you have to name it !!! Great video's, God Bless.
We are enjoying your honesty of campers and can’t wait to see how you modify your egg!
12:00 thanks for the visual comparison/representation easier to visualize when you can see it!
Very happy to see you're enjoying your new abode, and I am excited to see you bring it on your adventures for many years to come.
Love the trailer changes, and what an ending🤪🤪😁😁. Looking forward to all your changes and adventures.
Welcome to the fiberglass world! You just brightened our day ! (Again!)
Thoroughly enjoyed this one slim! New stove and "factory" patch/paint certainly looks great. The surprise ending was a great treat!
We recently bought an Aliner. You were our Aliner guru, and your videos helped us purchase one. We have been out 3x to a local park near our home (20 min away) for dry runs. First night, at 4:30a, left the Aliner, went home and returned that afternoon. Just too uncomfortable. We are slowing making it our own. Our tow vehicle is an all wheel drive Ford Edge V6 with a 3500 lb max (realistic tow is 2800 lbs all in). Aliner is perfect for us now. MidAtlantic east coast US, we could not find a camper until we found your videos on the Aliner. We are devoted fans and you will continue to be our travel/camp guru because we truly enjoy your videos and learn something from every one you post. If I live long enough (mid 70s now), we may change our vehicle and move to an Egg. I have always like them, just too heavy for us now. We wiil "cut our teeth" with the Aliner and your videos. Happy travels!
Good morning. Another great video. But as you said, you had 4 years to do all your Mods to Abner. Let's get to camping. The mod videos can wait a bit.
Cheers from Colorado
Great video... I appreciate your unstated skills like using a measuring tape properly, the excellent volume analysis and emphasizing benchmarking before you insulate. I would suggest you do your temperature comparison on a windless night to avoid bias! Looking forward to the results but I am thinking the egg will outperform the triangle.
Proving time and time again that staying to the end of the video is always worth it.
My wife walked in asking what I was watching... I said wouldn't it be neat to have a little trailer like that....just then you started pouring the wine. Looks cozy she said. I almost had her convinced until the potty clip LOL!!
Great ending !
I like the new rig.
I'm looking forward to seeing whats in store.
I’m so glad to see a video from you. I need this!
LOL!!! Enjoy the new trailer. Looking forward to seeing you out and about. Gonna miss your wood stove though...
Truth is that whilst the wine is something we could live without, the same cannot be said for the toilet paper!
That apart, your travel cabin is really lovely.
Very interesting.....and the end was funny...I hope you have a good time with your new trailer.
Congrats on the new digs, Slim. Still not sure why you took out the sink instead of covering it with a cutting board. But, you made it like you want/need and the work done looks great! Happy trails.
Hey SPH! Lol, we’ve really been enjoying your adventures and you sharing your experiences. Cheers to you 🙏✨🕊
Will be so much warmer for you and store heat better. Lovely little trailer Slim!
Good luck with the new rig and customizations! It’s a learn as you go process and it should work out excellent for you with your experience.
I must dispute the 4 SEASON trailer analogy. I have a Northwood Nash 4 season camper. This is much thicker insulation and walls than most campers. I had done fulltime in snow, heat etc. They live in these campers year round in Montana, Wyoming etc. The floor was vented and heated, a/c kept the heat out and a/c did not run constantly. Northwood Artic Fox/Nash with dual pane windows for the 4 season. Just saying....many of my friends live all year long in a Artic Fox in Montana.
What does the warranty list as the minimum temperature? SP
Another thing offered in 4 season rv's is all the plumbing is inside the heated space. I've had to drain my system and waste tanks several times to prevent damage while on trips when the temperature fell well below freezing. Either that or start driving toward warmer areas...
Ok. I called Northwood Manufacturing and they said these campers are rated to ZERO DEGREES. with 2" thick insulated walls. Also, many customers stay in negative degree weather through the winter. Friends live in Kalispel MT and close to Eureeka MT.
@@bhclark16 Those are top quality campers for sure and do come at a price ; $$$$$ and weigh enough to justify a dually for road safety.
@@marcpikas2859 yes I agree. They are built very well and stand up to the elements. We traded our brand new Jayco for this model after viewing. Very pricey, but worth the $$$$. We were full timing for 1 1/2 years traveling the USA. Thank you.
I'm glad you were not obsessed with an A-liner!! You will love the hassle free approach to this setup. Having a toilet and hard sided - fixed trailer, you are going to say, why didn't you do this earlier? I always thought your show was an A-Liner trailer show....but you have evolved. CONGRATS!
Jack Jack, it was never my intention to be associated with any trailer. I bought what I could afford and what suited me. It was time for an upgrade. BTW, Abner did have a toilet. It was my very first video! SP
That is hilarious!!! Puppet Guy would have a heyday with this one!! Lol. Love the new camper Slim, congratulations!
HAHAHA!!!! You are toooo funny. I couldn't stop laughing at your ending. Made my day!
How did you pour 2 perfectly even glasses of wine without really looking at it? Great video, keep 'em coming. I'll miss Abner, but welcome Eggder.
I said the same thing once I saw the level of wine in the second glass.
I love watching your adventures. I wish you very good luck with your new camper and looking forward seeing you working on the camper.
I really like your new home. One other big advantage is you don't have to continuously put the roof up and down. Just walk in your new home and it's ready, no fuss at all. Remember that the only person you have to please is your self Slim. Thank you for the reveal of the modifications.
EPIC! Too you Slim, too you. Love it.
Slim, you are amazing! How about your wood stove? Where is that going to go? I think the new trailer will retain the heat much better that the A-frame. I can't wait to see what else you do to this trailer to make it "home".
It's actually the "wood stove" that brought me to his channel (" A Wood Stove for Camping: Part 1
" video)
and got me hocked to it!
It would sadden me if we're not going to see that wood stove again :(
The wood stove probably isn't a good idea. I've been watching Elsa Rae and she has a wood stove. You can see after a year of 2 people, a dog and a wood stove how the soot starts to appear on the walls. It doesn't matter how sealed up that wood stove is. It does put it a bit of soot.
@@corneliusaustin Yes, but wipe it down. Like you said, it's been a year of 2 people and a dog livin real close. I truly enjoy the feeling of wiping down my whole kitchen!
Perfect wine pour, not a drop difference. Outback looks smart in and out.
looking good Slim. I think you're going to enjoy your new camper
As always a great video and hilarious skit at the end lol
I think it might be called "in one end, and out the other."
That's a really nice deluxe outhouse on wheels you got Slim. LOL.
they did a SuperB job there! very impressed!
Oh my the ending.. Lol. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
Oh I am so glad I waited till the end to comment! Usually I say something great about your videos before I even watch them all the way through. But this time I waited and was in tears at the end laughing and you just made my day! You are so funny, talented, lucky, and I could go on and on! Your videos are not only the best, but always getting better! I also love your new trailer! Thank you for all your hard work of making these great movies for our viewing. :)
Hey Slim! Before you get rid of the throne, now is the perfect time to do more rehydrated food reviews. 😉
Wow!!!! That is awesome! Congratulations, cant wait to see your adventures
In one end and out the other. Wishing you smooth moves Slim.
16:17 You charming devil you! Who could resist?
"the elephant in the room" next scene: wine for 2?? is there a connection there?? lol. thanks again.
The factory really did a great job on their modifications. Looks like it’s going to be a great camper for you !
OMG Tator, the ending was crazy & I almost pee'd myself! Your new galley is nice, but I think the original was so much more practical. Enjoy your new camper!
Good video but it kind of went to sh%* at the end! Looking forward to the DYI's coming up. Bottoms up.
It's 4 seasons as such as there are no water lines to freeze.
What would also be interesting would be a comparison of gas mileage.
This. Some also means there are air conditioner, and heater. In short, you can use it in any season. You might want to be connected (like at RV park) to seriously use the air conditioner (or at least as beefy generator). In short, it means the waterline is in the inside, warmed with the heater.
It might cost you a lot in diesel generator fuel or rv campground fee - but for some this is required (those that do winter sport for example). So yeah, 4 season rated is actually a thing.
Love the new camper, can’t wait to see you out and about, I have a smaller A frame and a mini pop top but haven’t ventured to the snow yet but here in Australia probably warmer climate. Enjoy!
NICE upgrade slim you will have more time to enjoy your camping trips now .
Omfg xD that last bit, this video got way funnier lol can't wait to see how business concludes
When camping in cold weather in my Aliner I can always feel it's quite a bit warmer near the peak where it doesn't do much good.
Install a fan to circulate the air...heat always rises.
@@wildbill23c yup... hot air rises.
Yay ! Abner peeping over the fence !
Love it Slim! So happy for you....Great Adventures ahead for sure! Thanks for showin me the new rig, and letting me tag along..... God Bless!
Slim, it would be great if you could do towing test to check MPG drop for each trailer. BTW - great video, as always!
How about "Eggbert" for a new name?
love it!!!
I got that name too.
Yes, naming "it" will be a challenge. Chances are the "Outback" logo on the front will be covered by a solar panel so don't need to change what exists (although "Ootback" came to mind). Abner was a guy for sure, but is the new one male or female? Seems I am reducing the feminine qualities of the trailer. A little conversion therapy! "Eggner"? "Eggatha Christie? Eggsplicit, Eggsplorer, Eggshell Rose (reference to Axl Rose)?. Open to suggestions. Thanks! SP
I really admire your ability to see the possibilities in something. You have a real gift Slim.
Nice to see some humor in this one, well done.
You always leave 'em wanting more... Or rolling on the floor gasping for air! It took me awhile to realize that you meant the toilet was the elephant in the room, not a significant other.
I’m still laughing! 😂
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing future videos of your new adventures in the new trailer great job
I am glad that you are getting your trailer the way you want it.
OMG! Love this as many have said🤪. The ending made me laugh out loud.
You need to find a nickname for the Outback too, now.
Love the new trailer slim. Stay safe and healthy out there. Keep it up! Love the new galley. Sinks and water heaters in campers ..... Gives me conniptions
First time you set up in the rain you’ll be so much happier! Much better trailer Slim, we’re sure you’ll love it. Btw.....the toilet scene was too funny! Lol
Are you going to mount solar panels on the roof? What kind of battery do you plan to use?
Just personally always like to A frame for pulling better fuel mileage excetera to each his own
It will be interesting when he does the mileage test?
@@secondact7151 It seems to me you could feel the extra drag in the first 5 miles. No mileage test necessary.
The Egg looks very lightweight. Despite of the worse aerodynamics it could be even a fuel saver. Slim is not in a hurry.
@@kapegede yes, the rounded corners may be better than the flat squared off A-liner. I learned a lot about aerodynamics trying to carry a big cardboard box on my bicycle, it's not the weight, it's the wind resistance.
Our A-frame does not change mileage. Tundra gets 14 with or without trailer.
Wow, it is amazing how they repaired the holes that you had. I like what you did with the interior. I'm looking forward to see how you use it. You will get lost in your bed, it is much bigger. Your ending was funny, I got a good laugh from that. I think this trailer will suit you well.
Very nice remodel. Enjoy your new home on wheels!!
Lol!! Taking care of business! Left me laughing!😂
I thought with the Corona virus going around you were going to try to sell me your toilet paper😂😂
That was my though... comes equipped with wine and toilet paper. The new "quarentina".
But seriously .. a pretty safe way to travel if one had to. It's a brave new world.
Be careful out there guys.
Last report I heard, gastrointestinal distress does not seem to be a component of Covid-19. Just respiratory distress.
I love your videos Slim! I bought an A-frame this month partly based on your past videos. Can't wait to get it out on the road. Thanks for all your videos. They are super informative and entertaining. Can't wait to see your mods to the new camper.
Definitely was not expecting that ending. Good laugh.