Watch BEFORE buying! OPUS OP4 camper trailer review & walkthrough.
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2023
- Walkthrough & review of our OPUS OP4 camper trailer.
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"THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID"!!!!!😂
love the deadpan delivery too!
great info, ive got an op4 and love it, did cape york last august ,towed mint through starke track to cape melville, frenchmans, ott and old coach road, super capable camper, even dragged it down gunshot handled it with ease, havent regretted anything buying the opus yet
Everyone questions setting up camper trailers, it’s packing up which is more of a pain, especially when wet, and then having to open to dry outer when you get home
I have wondered about this. does the bedding get wet after having the wet canvas sitting on it?
Great honest advice. Very helpful. Thank you.
Great vid on the Opus mate - seems to be a good entry level camper for sure! Great job Demi, you make it look simple!
Tyler, looking very sharp and professional with that hair and beard cut!! ✅✅✅💕💕💕 Takes a few years off you with the mountain man look !
Good honest review. Also liked Demi's vigil of the kids' safety (in little ways throughout). Love the haircut Tyler. Really liked this video. Thanks.
Thanks 👌
Excellent review on the camper Tyler
Thank you guys
Simply awesome! I’d love to have one
Awesome stuff, really insightful, cheers guys great vid!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yep she’s a beauty and the opus camper is great too❤
I own an opus 2 and love it . 1 person with two border collies it’s the perfect adventure mobile
Nice piece, thanks.
so cool Demi was apart of the setup n walkthrough. also she had her own opinions, good or bad. never had a camper/caravan so have no comment on the opus. all my touring/camping is done with the Mitz n rooftop(James Baroud).
Great review, after owning one for 6 months I totally agree with you, well worth it for the convenience. I like the outdoor kitchen as I dislike cooking odors inside. Setup very easily, pack up always a breeze. This was particularly handy when you had to pack up wet and setup again at home to dry it.
I think everyone forgets, the time consuming part when camping is all the little bits and pieces you bring. Not to mention, unhooking, hooking up, tieing stuff down on the boat rack, connecting water and drain pipe for sink, stablizer legs, leveling, ground matts, chairs, tables. Etc etc.
I have a Jackson FF camper which the basic setup like you guys did can set up in the same time if not less. Just all the bits and bobs take time like mentioned above. Defo need one for a family, makes life easy when youre away with them on the road!
I agree. Also the levelling can take some time especially if the store site isn't level. Also the positioning of the camper to your liking can take some time (and on some occasions becomes a marriage counselling session 😅).
What we learnt after using 2 different style is campers that, it's not the camper that's time consuming, but all the "junk" that we carry to make camping more comfortable that we need to set up, pack up and store that takes time.
I love the kitchen
My opus 4 will be ready for me in 4 weeks cant wait to head on my lap cheers guys
Enjoy!
Thanks for your honest review,how much of the battery % does it take when pumping up?
Certainly some bit of kit for sure 🤙🏴
hahahaha demi the boss with the camper. Tyler you're just like us mate we dont make the beds.. just the bbqs
Awesome review guys. What happens if the van looses power,Can you still get it up….😏?
Keeping the kids safe, big tick Demi.
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where's the TylerThompson discount code 🤣🤣🤣
She’s a bloody ripper,the van is great too😊
I would have liked to see a bit more detail on packing up.
Thanks for this video. I always saw the boys on 4wd24/7 using this camper , but never in detail . How many liters of water does it store 🤔 How many days can you go off the grid 🤔 without power , any solar power 🤔 the bed looks comfortable for camping 🏕 much better than a ground tent ⛺️ Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦
Appreciated. If only...
i like your video thx
one Q for u, how's the size of beds? family of 5 is gonna fit comfortably?
I'm thinking about an Opus lite. But bit concerned about the draw runner's as I looked at a 22 model and the runner's were not in good shape.
We've had our OP4 for a year now. it's a 2019 build and our full annex has ended up with several rips in the roof (also velcro failing), so we're binning it. we're looking into the getting the sun annex. my only issue/worry is that when it rains, what do you do about the fridge slide being open? especially middle of the night, don't want to the air vent fan running while you're sleeping haha
i cant get over how many major design differences your op4 has compared to the american version I have, thank you for the video
Go big fella
Go big fella!
These are an awesome set up. I have am zempire TL Pro air tent which always blows other campers away how easy it is to set up, ie not poles or swearing trying to work out where each pole goes lol. When I upgrade to a new set up it will be one of these trailers, seen them at many camping shows and definitely worth the price. Another great vlog mate
What about the risk of your you blow up tent break downs or piercing? Interested in buying one
Just signed the papers for mine last night! Your earlier videos helped me make a decision. We have a young kid and 3 nephews so this seems perfect for us! Great videos 👍🏻
Now just to decide whether to get the annex or canopy..
Yeah awesome mate!
Just the sun awning for me. If the weather is that bad you need to wall yourself in you should probably be at home.
@@ericrochester8835 Yeah but you have an opus, wake up and its pissing down with rain, but you and yours are all comfy, then by lunchtime its all dry again.
Hey Tyler, is your Patrol petrol or diesel swapped?
If petrol, what eco omy do you get? How many kms per tank?
We have the op2
Would love to know your fuel economy towing it
Four burner stove Tyler 😂
Guys, thanks for posting a good practical vid. What are dislikes or what would you modify on the camper to better suit your needs?
Did you find the 100A/Hr lithium battery had enough capacity or would you change to 200A/Hr? Were you charging with solar?
Was it an option to have the full annex as well?
What was the additional cost for the Diesel Heater? How does this go for water crossings, Any leakage or do you have block-off valves for the the exhaust and air intake?
lol honest review of Opus, proudly sponsored by Opus 😂
I wouldn't do a review if I didn't like it, I only endorse products I use and am proud to stand by.
Excellent info, especially about the comparison of daily move to setting up for a week. For such a high price model I would be concerned about the wear of the canvas and those air tubes over time. The air tubes seem to be proprietary and trying to debug & fix a leak would require help from Opus, which would mean paying proprietary replacement prices. I noticed nothing bad was said about the air tubes, if those are susceptible to slow leaking and if the air pump does an auto refresh once in a while or if owner has to watch it and refresh it occasionally. One minus is, for road tripping and stopping off at a rest stop you can't jump into it and take a sleep break without setting it up, which would not be stealth camping. Every one would know you are "camping." It would also be a camping fail if you got on site and the air pump was broke or broke down while on site or if a major pole developed a significant leak. If one air pole leaks will all the structure collapse? I did not hear if the pump was required to deflate it rapidly or not. Also did not hear anything about what would be reasonable lowest temperatures to use this model in. Would be interesting if Opus were to make one similar that is same low profile shape but all pop up structure that could be hand cranked. With all the outside showers for these type of models, I am not sure why the manufacturers don't provide a custom add on shower canvas space. On your demo site, it looks like you are in Australia, I though man that is right on the water there and here comes a croc running out of the water to grab a leg. The Opus brand seems pretty good, I recently became aware of them. Thanks for putting out a video and sharing your experience.
Great review guys and great to see Demi more chilled and relaxed talking Infront of the camera. My only question is it all Australian made or Chinese and built here?
We hired one for a week and they are great for what they are. Pretty much do everything they advertise (fast, easy, high tech) although they do have some compromises. We found that for a pretty expensive camper the componentry was cheap and cheerful (Chinese). All the carpentry was laminated plywood and falling apart from vibrations. The fridge and draw slides were jamming up and little things like draw buttons, hinges and locks didn't work very well or were broken. My 2c. Apart from the little things it was convenient, comfortable and quick.
Assume it comes standard with a DC-DC charger so you can keep the lithium battery charged while driving?
Yeah correct
How well does the AC work, also if this raining how do you pack it down and avoid mold
We don't have AC in ours, if we pack down when wet we need to open it back up and dry it out back at home
Nah i can’t stand all these types of campers. I want the cooker & sink inside the van like the jayco swift or similar. Out pig chasen around Bourke & up to Qld the amount flies at summer is insanity & cook’n outside flies are everywhere & then when it’s raining ya gotta cook outside, yeh ya gotta annex but Whatta hassle if ya just pulled up overnight somewhere. Nothin better than being able to sit inside & cook inside in those situations. These vans are basically a roof top tent on a trailer & mad crazy expensive.
What about the air filled chambers can they fail pump and piercing wise?
They have Kevlar covers and are easy to patch. The camper comes with patches. Then you just reinflate.
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Has the air pump failed on you yet ??
Noice...
Wish they were only $34999 in NZ😢
Where are you keeping your clothes
hi mate, just a heads up, DO NOT TAKE A OPUS TO THE CAPE, or any decent 4wd tracks. base on my experience, the camper burst 2 air beams, bent the chasis, twisted the box part of the trailer. all on the firt day of the frenchmans track. couldnt attempt the OTT. also busted 2 rims like you did on fraiser island and i didnt hit anything with them.
I did a lot of reasearch and based on the advise from the sales team at opus, their words "this is what this camper is deisgned for: they assured me it would handle the cape and that people dont use them to their full protential. When they show the video of the opus team on the cape ask how many campers they actully destroyed in the filming of thoes videos
the warranty is no worth the paper is written on. they just claimed misuse and they get out of it. my brother has a mdc and handled all the tracks even gun shot and didnt miss a beat. his camper is a 2016 we brought a brand new opus and i can tell you, with my experience careful what you believe about this camper lucky we had good insurance from club 4x4 couldnt recommend them highly enough if you buy an op4 you will need it
Mdc is also made in china
@hi9580 I know it is, but it didn't break like the opus in my opinion they are crap
My type of guy, let's his chick do all the work. Probably holding a beer while filming too!
Great video on the camper trailer!
Looks fairly simple to setup and pack away.
It seems to be a well thought out and constructed unit.
My main concern is the longevity of all that canvas so my question is, what is the maintenance, cleaning and protection of the canvas advice?
Cheers mate. Not 100% sure to be honest, I'll have to look into it!
Do you paid full price for yours?
My wife and I are considering one of these however are concerned about air leaks…what are folks experience with the air parts of the trailer holding up over time; does it hold up?
I was observing a father and son set up their Opus 2 camper in a parking lot, on a beautiful day in Southern California. So I watched a few videos ( their presently deflating / after 2 hours ). I saw yours last. Thanks. ...Here is something very helpful: Ezekiel 2:1-3:27; 13:1-23; 14:1-23; !!18:1-32; 20:1-22:31; and 33:1-33!! ( King James Bible ONLY! ) ...WHY? ...Matt. 24:1-25:46; II Thess. 2:1-12; I Tim. 6:3-10; Rev. 13:1-18; ...17:1-18:24; and 20:11-15!! ...that's why? ...Amen.
We came close to getting one of these.
Issue we found with this:
1. Not a lot internal storage for clothing and other personal effects.
2. The bedding is uncomfortable, the mattress is too firm and the length too short on the Opus. If you are a tall person and prefer to sleep in a north-south orientation, your feet will be hanging off the edge.
She can set up a tent do she know how to drive
Woops I bought and setup a jayco for less than 10k stupid me
The wheels are rubbish...had one on aa Arnhem Land trip last year....broke both rims !!
Who's this bloke with the short hair and beard? 😂
By the time she finishes unlatching all these clips to open the tent, the SYLVAN GO tent has been 80% setup already. This is a waste of money. To flimsy. Has to wait for the dang air to inflate. And worst they say it deflates throughout the day. If OPUS is serious about a tent trailer, why don't they create a mechanical tent that pop-ups using some sort of Japanese origami mechanical style tent. Otherwise this is to bulky and heavy. It's a nice design but the process is too much.
I doubt the Sylvan suspension would handle the outback
kidnapped? from like a dingo? ;)
34k? Good christ, I bought and did up my rig for touring for less than that. But after watching the video, much more indepth than 4wd 247 go, they made it seem like a 2 minute set up and disregarded every other thung in setting it up. 34k seems steep, but at least it comes with all the gear
Mate bought a new Pioneer camper in 2005, and I bought a tired but strong CampoMatic, for our Cape trip. He paid $28,500, I paid $15,000, and spent about $1,000 for new bearings and brakes. They had a lot less in them than current ones, but they also didn't weigh 1.6 tons empty, more like 750kg. Good quality camper trailers have always been pricey, the cheap imports break on corrugated roads.
@@einfelder8262 oh i have no doubt on the quality, i just couldn't justify the cost personally. Would you say it's worthwhile?
@@sethparkinson1023 Depends - if you earn $200k and love camping out, then yes. If you're living off the bank of mum and dad, then no :) If you're the guy who has a $250k+ 79 series, this is chump change.
@@einfelder8262 Haha the dream, owning a coil converted 79 would be awrsome if the price was achievable
@@sethparkinson1023 If I had that sort of coin to spare, a 79 would not be the dream. All the money they spend on them doesn't make the cab comfortable or even slightly modern :) They are also a nightmare if you like High Country tracks - the turning circle is like a road train. They also fall apart - check out Rocket Rod's 79 after some hard trips.
As soon as you said, sponsored by Opus, i obviously turned off. 🙄
Had one and found it average at best, was always little niggly problems and rust is a common problem with them.
And warranty support is non existent, they always blame wear and tear and user error and never take responsibility for it.
I think it's a bit hard to honestly review something you get at a discounted rate.