As for ventilation we are adding the MaxxAir dome vent fan to our options list. We find it to be a great option that is very cost effective and is not mounted in the roof! Not yet on our website but will be in the next week, along with a some dedicated 12Volt options.

We are approaching 3 years of owning our 6x8 Venturist. It has been pulled over some pretty rough terrain in that time with zero issues. We spent a while looking at campers and in the end chose Runaway because of the no wood construction, one piece roof, the price point compared to other options and the fact that it is a family owned and operated business that was within 2 hours of our home. It’s also nice having a blank canvas that you can build out to your own specific needs. Another plus is the Runaway customers themselves. They are a great group of people and we have met some life long friends from attending the rally’s they have throughout the year thanks to the Runaway brand. It’s hard to put a dollar amount on the value of that. No regrets with our decision. We would 100% purchase again.

We have had our Runaway Camper for 7 years. We have logged countless miles including an epic road trip from Key West to the Arctic Circle. That we documented on our UKposts channel. I can say without a doubt it has been a game changer for us. We enjoyed watching this video.

I just outfitted my van, but if I were to buy a trailer, it would definitely be this company. I first learned about them quite a few years ago. I love seeing the company grow and the quality getting better.

This company gets it. Thanks for covering their trailers. The addition of a exhaust fan as a option now is awesome. Hopefully it's not one of those really noisy pop up/out round exhaust fans. Also, the option of arctic tern windows is fantastic. Hopefully they are the awning type that would shed water better while open during rain. I wish the 6x8 options were 6.5x8 so I could gain more interior buildout room by orienting the bed side to side and fit comfortably because of my height. All you need to know about this company is how happy their customers are. They are also a warm, welcoming and supportive community to anyone with questions, concerns and build out help. Runaway builds great trailers, great relationships and it carries over to how their customers treat each other and outsiders. It's rare in this day and age in the buisness world to see a company that makes all this happen. It's no accident. Runaway wants this and as a company, made it happen. Thankyou Runaway and thankyou Drew.

I have a 4x8 Venturist that I bought new in 2020. It's #47. They number the Venturists which is pretty cool. I have towed this in places with my Jeep that 90+% of other trailers simply could not do. It's amazing. I've customized the interior to my exact specs and change it as I feel I need to. I have 0 issues with it. I love it. It's simplicity also means no winterizing. I live in New England and my Venturist lives outdoors year round with no issues at all to day. It's just a great trailer for so many reasons!

For cold weather camping I recommend a great electric blanket, I find it under “Safe and warm technology” electric blanket that uses 12v safe power in the blanket that converts to 110v. It’s so comfy and we’ve used it in super cold weather in a trailer we rented on AirBNB-the trailer ran out of propane and the water froze, but under that blanket we were really comfy.

Boy, that grey one is sharp. They definitely look like they could handle highway conditions with no problem. It really gets my juices flowing, thinking about having a small camper

We had a Rangerunner, and it was great! We ended up selling it since we weren't able to use it as much as we liked, but it was a great camper. Held its value really well too. We sold it for almost as much as we paid for it. Great company to work with too.

Really like the minimalist campers & the price tags on these, makes it much more attainable for a huge amount of people. I think people often get caught up in trying to make camping like living at home as much as possible which I truly don’t understand, and this one seems to not do that.

I’ve had one since 2015 and logged thousands of hours. Love my RangeRunner and the best part it’s exactly how I want it and need it … and nothing I don’t! When I think I am ready for a bigger trailer, I go on a trip with my Runaway and say “nope”.

It would be awesome if during the manufacturing process of the walls and ceiling if insulating foam was put in between the inner and outer walls. This would allow for better insulation for cold weather.

I love that tongue jack. I've had it for a few years and it's been an important upgrade.

This is a great player in this market. It opens up the small camper options to a lot more people. Gotta love that. Also love the use of new materials. For me, not having a galley is a con. I just don’t want to have to load and unload my entire kitchen. Though a few years ago I wouldn’t have cared. The six by eight has the space for pullouts to add a simple galley too.

Runaway doesn’t offer a 5 foot wide trailer which is a problem. When l was shopping for an off road trailer to tow behind my 2 door Jeep Wrangler l was looking at the Venturist. The 4x8 is too small and the 6x8 would have been wider than my Jeep and too wide for many trails l drive on. I got a Tiny Camper 5x8 Kong which has the Timbren suspension and they matched the tires on my trailer to my Jeep’s tires, negating the need for a spare for the trailer. After taking my Jeep and trailer down trails in the desert and the woods l am SO glad l didn’t get a 6 foot wide trailer! I can’t tell you how many times l have been on a narrow trail and had to pull over to let an oncoming vehicle pass and that extra foot would have been a real problem!

I love the video content, and always take the guess work out by asking the detailed questions and listing pros & cons of each camper. Which is much appreciated, and the price points as thats always a factor too. Keep up the good work and stay safe! 💙

Great video! I have seen Runaway Campers online but great to have a walk through and review. Always enjoy your pros / cons segment to your videos.

We bought our highway RangeRunner in 2021 and have been very happy with it. Kept it simple with a 3 window setup. We use a tri-fold north-south queen bed. I'm 6,2 and needed all the leg room. I am planning to cut a hole in the sidewall and add a bathroom style push-out fan because I've found that simply cracking the windows doesn't always provide enough air circulation. We have the one piece roof and Runaway cautions you against cutting any hole in it and I didn't really want to do that anyway. I also built a battery setup so that I don't always have to be plugged in (runs everything but AC) and put a toolbox on the front. There's so much you can do with these and the customizing has been one of my favorite aspects of it.

My husband and i bought a Runaway Rouser in Nov of 2023 from a distributor in PA XYZ Camping. The Rouser is the stand up model. We are currently building it out this winter to be used for this year's camping season. Because Runaway does not have kitchens in their trailers we will most likely be building a pull out kitchen in the back of our Nissan Frontier. Also we wanted to be able to build it indoors in our barn where we had heat for the winter because we live in Western NY, so we put some 8 inch tire rims on the trailer and it lowered it enough to get it inside a regular height garage door. We plan on running our trailer this season at NY Campgrounds and making any changes to things so we can take it out West next year.

their mission statement makes me happy. God bless Drew

I remember now, as I searched my picks, saw one of these this last summer in Brown County State Park. BCSP is one of Indiana's most used state parks and is mostly filled with RV's! The owners said they use to own a RV, but now, kids gone have this exact model and LOVE it!!! I think they were pulling it with Chevy Equinox. It was funny because they were surrounded by big RV's.. It was cool to see....

We bought Our Little Runaway from Jack and his family in Arizona, and they were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. Living in California, they were the closest dealer to us, and they helped us with our Runaway dream! The reasons we went with Runaway were for their affordability, lightweight to size ratio and the blank slate they offer which is very appealing to a lot of people who don't need or want all the bells and whistles that add on to the cost. We've built ours to our liking with solar for offgrid capabilities and an outdoor shower option, to name a few. Shoutout to Jack and Katie!

Nice that they put that black cover over the AC…looks much better.

I live about 20 miles from their Summerfield location. Stopped there to look at them once and it happened to be the weekend of their rally so drove through to look at the various setups(until security told us we couldn't be there lol). I really don't want to tow but if I decide to go the trailer route the Range Runner would be the one for me. What I like more than anything is the blank slate inside that allows you to set it up as you like. What it comes down to is I want a Toyota hybrid vehicle for the fuel economy and the reliability. Will either be this or a Moonlander topper on a small hybrid pickup(my preference). The Moonlander turns a truck bed into the best aspects of a small trailer without the towing, the setup, maintenance, tags, insurance. If I can't find the right hybrid pickup(Ford F-150 too expensive) will settle for a good used Honda Ridgeline. It's wide enough to give an 82" sleeping platform width wise and it's hard to beat its in bed floor trunk space. Can get an Ecoflow portable air conditioner that runs on a battery that can be charged with solar. The a/c in the Runaway needs shore power or a generator and that's problematic. What I'm hoping for is a hybrid pickup with a midgate that'll allow the climate control to come back into the Moonlander topper. There's also these hoses called noggles that you can get that attach to a/c vents to run cool air to the back of the cab. You can get them up to 10' long so could run a couple through a rear cab pass through window and through Moonlander passthrough into the bed area. The Moonlander is 31" high inside plus the height of the truck bed sidewalls so a bit more interior height to work with. It's super strong and you won't be dealing with the forces that wear on a trailer with regular towing. But if I end up buying a Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid then the Runaway, or very possibly the Road Toad, is the way to go. I like very much the electrical package you can get with the Road Toad.

Woohoo, you finally did a Runaway video! Thank you! We absolutely love our Rangerunner! We’re going into our third season with it, we have the composite. The lightweight construction means I lose no mpg on my v6 Frontier pulling it, yet the axle can be loaded up to 3500#. I’m always having to add weight in fact do it won’t bounce, it’s so light. But we really enjoy the bed space. Oriented north to south, we have a traditional queen size bed with space left over on the sides. That and the storage space in front cannot be beat in any other tear or square out there. As well as the price! Can’t say I’ve been missing the vent fan we had in our previous camper though, but some may consider this a con. With three windows and two doors, moisture doesn’t hang out long. We typically don’t boondock however, and have two rechargeable fans if we do and those have proven to work pretty well in combo with open windows. I just look at it like tent camping in a hard sided tent lol. All the perks and none of the setup. Just park and camp 😊 Thanks again for the review! Take care, hopefully your family is doing well!

Another great informative video. Loved the "do what I want to do" attitude. If you are only a fair weather camper like myself, these are fantastic.

what a great platform to build off.

I’ve had my Runaway Coolcamp for almost three years. I purchased it from Runaway campers Arizona. I camp once a month, over 10000 miles and 5 states. And I tow it with a 2016 KIA Soul. I love it! Only issues I’ve had with it is the license plate placement and set up and the keys for the doors. Each door has a separate key. Other than that, I love my little trailer and I’ll be going to my third rally in May.

Love the composite walls! Just need a cargo conversion of this with a forward half shower and cartridge style toilet.

Lynn's camper tour was phenomenal. These are nice, too.

Good to hear plug for Runaway Camper

I just bought another trailer and I'm regretting it now that I'm seeing this product. Looks great guys! Wish your company all the best! 🙏

A “through spine” hitch to allow the trailer to be self recovered!!! I think I’m in love 💕♥️💕! These designers are my kind of people.

This is something i can finally afford. It fits in my 1 car garage, its material I want, its not over 10k, this is what rvs this size should be priced but the prices ran away since 2020. Definitely picking up shifts to buy this baby down the road, appreciate the video!!!

I love the ”Blank Canvas”, build it how you want to build it capability to this camper, the price is pretty darn good as well ! Thanks Drew !

That is SUCH a great trailer. I love the XS

Nice trailer!! Those pics of different owners interior design were amazing and really made it look cozy! I’d love to see Aegis Adventure Tops products (roof top campers) in this kind of trailers - I believe it will be the great match in terms of principles and materials. Great video as usual, amigo!

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🚐 *Introduction to Runaway Campers* - Runaway Campers transitioned from traditional wood construction to aluminum and composite materials. - Despite affordability, Runaway maintains quality in their camper construction. - Preview of the key features that set Runaway Campers apart. 01:18 🔧 *Features of Arc Jack* - Arc Jack's unique features, including multiple adjustments for positioning and height. - The significance of having brakes in smaller campers for better control in challenging weather. - Runaway's commitment to providing practical features like the diamond front plate and air conditioner. 02:51 🏞️ *Off-Road Versions and Hitch Details* - Explanation of off-road versions with a focus on brakes and weather adaptability. - Runaway's design choices, including the through-spot rear hitch and rugged stand-on fenders. - The versatility of the camper with features like the power port and compatibility with various accessories. 04:01 🚧 *Construction and Material Upgrade* - Transition from traditional wood construction to fiberglass PVC corrugation for durability. - Details on the one-piece solid fiberglass roof and the importance of using polyurethane spacers. - Insight into the material choices that contribute to Runaway's camper strength and longevity. 05:23 🚪 *Interior Design and Space Utilization* - Exploration of the interior layout and benefits of a wide camper design. - Runaway's focus on customizable bed placement for walk-around space. - Emphasis on features like the power port, power strips, and window design for improved comfort. 06:26 🛌 *6ft Wide vs. 5ft Wide Models* - Advantages of the 6ft wide model, including additional space for customization. - Discussion on how bed placement affects the overall interior space. - Considerations for choosing the width based on individual preferences and needs. 08:55 🌐 *Runaway's Business Approach and Value Proposition* - Insight into Runaway's business philosophy, being debt-free, and cutting unnecessary costs. - Runaway's commitment to affordability, quality, and standing behind their products. - Comparison with other camper companies and the current economic landscape. 12:06 🌟 *Advantages and Unique Features of Runaway Campers* - Runaway Campers' position in the top camper choices for simplicity, low maintenance, and longevity. - Highlighting standout features like electric brakes, Arc Jacks, and dual doors in the off-road version. - Emphasis on individuality, customization potential, and transforming the blank canvas into a personalized space. 13:29 🤔 *Identified Cons and Considerations* - Discussion on perceived cons, including insulation, fiberglass shell, and ventilation. - Acknowledgment that cons might be trade-offs for weight or cost savings. - Encouragement to consider other campers if specific features like insulation are crucial. 15:07 🚀 *Closing Thoughts and Alternatives* - Mention of another camper, the Road Toad, and its customization potential. - Introduction to Hiker Trailers as a direct competitor to Runaway Campers. - Final message focusing on safety and anticipation for the next episode. Made with HARPA AI

This is cool. Weight, you can outfit to what you like. Carry my lightweight Honda dirt bike on the back of the trailer. !!!!😊 And I really like the rooftop tent

Wow..I'm shocked at the value proposition + standard A/C 👏😳👌

Definitely an awesome product! We have a competitors trailer and are totally happy. I'm not sure why I hear so many negatives on wood construction. We beat the crap out of our trailer and in two years have had no issues. I'll give a little room there for criticism as we do live in the southwest and rarely deal with the elements like some of the rest of the country. My main con for these are how sterile the interior feels, I love the feel of our little off road cabin. We also camp exclusively off grid so the lack of a MaxFan is a huge deal for us. Great video as always!

I was waiting to see if you were going to mention my teardrop, the road toad abode and you did... had mine 18 months now and absolutely love the build and add ons... the composite sides keep it really light and I have not noticed any discernible heat or coolness loss ..trailers have really come a long way and as I think people are downsizing more, there may be more choices available every year... safe travels, Drew and fam

Thank you for your video, the trailer called rouser still cost $9220, from its spec I found it is just a 6x8 boxy container with doors. - Interior: 70.5"W x 94.5"L x 5'6"-5,10"H - Overall Dimensions 11'4"L x 7'3"H x 94" that's like $CAD 12000, or just say USD$9000, still quite a bit of money for what it is. And with $CAD 12000, or just say USD$9000 I can get some 3 year old popup tent camper quite decent. I still don't get hard-body panel make it so expensive, given the size of this small trailer, the popup camper maybe have more hard-side wall than this, LOL. and btw I never seen used tear drop for sale in volume like popop camper, they are all like $20k start new ..... .

Now this is refreshing a affordable worthwhile trainer. Ive got to get one.

Now thats my kind, I can put my own stuff in my trailer. I may not like the AC unit but I can see this is the lightweight trailer i been wanting. I might go and see them if they have a floor model. 73

It looks to me like there would be a significant amount of insulation value just from the construction and materials of the walls. Having two layers of honeycomb, not just one, should go a long way toward keeping it comfortable inside. The other thing is that I often don't like the location of factory roof vents, and being able to install one (or more) where I want it is a plus.

My Mom an Dad live right behind them an a high school friend has owned one for Years

Good to see you again, Drew 😊

Awesome. Would love to display one at camp. I'm at buckeye reservoir in Colorado about an hour outside Moab. Rimrocker trail

We first had the Runaway 4x8 Navigator - wood and aluminum build. We loved it and then moved to the fiberglass RangeRunner model. Actually, we had the very first fiberglass Runaway and it was great having the extra room. I installed a MaxxAir 5100k fan and MaxxAir passive vent in our RangeRunner. You can see how we did it on my channel (Non-monetized btw). Greta little sleeping boxes on wheels. And the owners are great too!

Good review 👍 Looks like reasonable quality for the price in today's market. I dont see myself getting a small camper like this as they dont tick all the boxes but I would recommend it. We have a Canadian company "The Teardrop Trailer" in New Brunswick" and they are not barely competing in this price range for a wood camper in CDN$ What we need is a manufacturer to step up and produce a one piece insulated for this price, I dont see it happening as I dont think the market demand is there, or is it one of those situations "build it and they will come,,,,buy" 🤣 Cheers

I have a 2019 T@B 320. I had a 2018 and traded it for a Class C which I hated. I had seller remorse so I got a year newer. Which is basically the same. I realize I should have gotten a 2021 or newer with a cassette toilet and an expandable bed. And I watch your videos to see what else is out there. I can stand up in the T@B which is important to me as I keep getting older. ( who doesn’t do that ?)

This is more in line with what we're talking about. Great value. Great versatility. Fiberglass even. Very cool. My main concern, after owning the SunRay, is I do like a little more height on the interior. Turns out I'm a little more claustrophobic than I thought. But, I think I would actually buy one of these. I like the materials and accessories a lot. You can get just about anything and everything on this at Home Depot, not Camping World. Very, very cool.

I've had three different Runaway models as I love the company and the product. I went from the Rangerunner to the Cool Camp to the Rouser. My favorite is the Rangerunner and I'd give about anything to have my RR back...we made it so comfy and cute. I am very tempted to buy another RR....they are so well made and very affordable. Thanks for the vid! 🙂

I was surprised that you claimed that this camper has no insulation. With these double panels with sealed in air pockets, it should have a decent R- value!

Great video of a great product made by some great people!

Very cool. I just wish more companies would give options for a few more inches taller interiors.

nice and beefy and should last for a long time. love quality products.

Absolutely love my Runaway Rangerunner.

You do such a good job hon. Cheers.

I really like these! Now I have to figure out if a Nissan NV 200 van could pull one of these. Thanks!

What would it take to make the stabilizers levelers? Is it a frame issue and/or limited by the strength of the levelers?

I follow your channel becausse I have a Suburu crosstrek and will be wanting a trailer like this that doesn't weigh a ton.

ARGH.... drew... look up the Tribe Trailers Expedition 500 - out door kitchen but you have pass through access to the fridge if you need it... have a 2nd small kitchen and prep area inside, so if you need to make a quick coffee or cook in bad weather, you can. it fits into a garage... has a huge battery pack and electrical system thats easy to access maintain, upgrade or repair. Has a large propane storage area. Has... diesel heater!. I swear its like everything we've talked about.

I have a Nissan rogue 4:58 4:58 tow capacity 1300 lb what unit do you recommend 4x8 ? Not going to go off-road

I have a Taxa Outdoors Mantis that I pull with my Ram 3500 and 2022 Wagoneer Series III, but I have been looking at these trailers to pull with my Jeep Wrangler 392. Technically I can barely pull the Taxa with my Wrangler, but its right at the limit so If you have anything in it your over the rated towing capacity of the 392. These guys seem to have a good balance of features and utility without the stupid price tags. I think the market is starting to cool off a bit in terms of the mega over priced trailers like the Nuthouse industries trailer and others. Thanks for showcasing this trailer, you do an amazing job of creating content and conversation among the community!

I want one 6’ wide 6’ height and 12 feet long and the prices

Gotta check this out for myself.

In our area it’s the law that we have to have a camping trailer with solid sides. No Canvas or material which can be penetrated by Bears

First Like! Thank you for all you do for the travel trailer industry and let us know the best!

Really good review, my motto is "Less is more", I was lucky to find a similar type of camper weighing 500 lbs and I wanna discover the world with it if that make sense...

I’ve thought about getting a pop up camper for my truck and getting a basic Runaway to haul bicycles and kayaks and other gear.

Ok, this seems more up my alley. I just want something cheap enough, that I can handle wout my sons or husband, that can fit in the garage for occasional use.👍👍👍

Totally works if your plan is to have an outdoor kitchen and small bathroom tent. Just need a safe comfortable place to sleep and to store things. Why buy and tow more than what you need?

I need one 6’ x12’ can you guys do special build and how much?

I am looking at options for a trailer to tow behind my Jeep to Tuktoyuktuk and every one has requirements for 120v "goodies". I would like something like this with a "massive" watertank (and sink, hand-pump), a built-in fueling station, a port for a diesel-heater, built-in communications capabilities (HAM radio antenna and mounting for a radio of the users choice) and fitted for sleeping in a hammock instead of on an air-mattress on a "hard floor". Don't need (nor want) microwave, air-conditioning, generators (but solar-ready would be nice), three battery setups (each battery running isolated circuits). Is this something that RunAway Campers would build, or, should I just make it up myself?

Look into encore rog trailers. No complaints on mine and it's ts used full-time

I'd really like to find one of these pull behind campers that are disability friendly. An easy step in and height is so important to those if us who need that type of accommodation. I'd appreciate a video for those who are disabled. Thank you.

What kind of ac unit, whos it made by?

* Maxx Air Dome Fan - $150 * 1356Wh 12V Battery System - $942 * 1000W inverter - $220 * Suitcase style solar panels - $220 - w/ adapter $238

I had heard they had changed their building materials. I considered these when I bought our square drop. When I looked they were “classic” wood construction which deterred me. I like the little gear hauler trailer. That could be a a decent addition.

Wow! I am amazed at the price! It gets so discouraging out there

Can you do a video on the epik scout?

Drew, have you heard or seen any reviews of ROC trailers? They make seamless fiberglass teardrops outside of Atlanta. I’m trying to find some info about them and was wondering if you knew anything.

I’d like one with a pull up or fixed Loft to sleep two more. Family of 4.

I love my Range Runner! ❤

Kool❤❤❤

Love it.

Awesome

This thing cost $ 20,000 GRAND BUT YOU’ll NEED ANOTHER twenty TO GIVE YOUR PSYCHIATRIST TO FIND OUT WAY YOU PURCHASED THIS THING !😂😂😂😂😂

I can't find info on whether the Rouser has brakes.

For "get the shell, build the rest" Road Toad still wins for me (it helps that Necedah is a 75 min drive), but Runaway does have beefier suspension -- though I don't think I would do much off-roading.

@ 2:16 Is that rust I see at the top middle part of the screen?

It would be nice if I could stand up in it!

HOW MUCH DO THEY RUN

I wish someone would make the composite wall materials available to purchase so that those of us “DIY” guys could try it out 😊

I think of this as a nicer version of a cargo conversion project. The surfaces are nicer, and I am sure they weigh less, but it's is also twice the price of a similar sized cargo trailer.

The 6 foot wide one can you sleep side ways

Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽 🇺🇸

If only Hiker Trailers would do composite.