X2 Camper Trailer Review 13 month testing, HOW GOOD IS IT ?

X2 Camper Trailer Review 13 month testing, HOW GOOD IS IT?

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[Simon_R]

Great review. We have an X1 but they are great to tow and work really well if you want to camp and live outside (rather than spend your time inside a caravan). As you said, they are a brilliant hub for camping and touring.

[bobmcnamara]

I just brought my new X2 home to Minnesota this week. I've had a AT Horizon for 10 years. The X2 has surprising amount of storage for its size. Wish the top would open like my Horizon to give complete access to inside but you can't get everything you want. I spend 4 months / year living in (around) my trailer in Death Valley National Park. Can't wait to get this new X2 sorted and headed west for the winter! Agree with the post that calls out the water delivery system (worst part of the trailer).. I'll have to rethink that and start wrenching! Also, mine came with the new HUGE 270 degree awning. Might be too much awning for the wind in DVNP...

[TerraAvstralis]

Great trailer, I always wanted one since they first comes out.

But really, for the price it is (40-50k as i remember), as an average person who makes 50-60k/yr, I would rather spend money on ultralight camping gears to lighten up my vehicle, and use the rest of the money to ship my car to africa or south america and explore the world more, 40K would last a long time. But that's just me and my thoughts.


I think the debate of the price of X2 comes down to how often you gonna use the trailer, if I'm on the road 200 day a year like Ronny. I would say buying the X2 is money bloody very well spend, without any doubt. But if I only have limited time to travel each year, which is the most of us, I probably will spend less on a trailer that I only use twice a year, and more for other things, maybe upgrade my car or buy a new camera or drone.

[simonschulz]

I like the fact it’s been through the ultimate test and hasn’t broken but that’s a hell of a lot of coin

[cmoreoverland]

Doubled headed axe to spit lobster!! Very good!

[woolengrappler]

I’ve never used one, but a few improvements I can think of are: move the sliding pantry to the top as you pointed out, add a cargo slide to the left side of the rear cargo area to help access items,

[Dorko]

This is a great camper and quality is brilliant. It’s fit for purpose without doubt.

The issue I found with this design was the access to storage was painful, setup was long and limited to go off grid for more than a week. Water being the main restriction.

Got a Lifestyle Camper - Reconn 2; now that’s next level compare to this and also 100% Aussie made

[kylegrozelle]

My main gripe was the jockey wheel, tho you can ignore the rings on it and mount forward enough to open the man cave, most trips I don’t end up dropping the trailer anyways.

The cables for the hatches are a pain when they don’t line up they can eat at the rubber seal, switched to small chains and it’s been working great !

[BruceschultzAU]

The cooker should slide out to the right through the rear panel keeping same height and angle allowing you to use its recess as more bench space while cooking. I know boat's.
Cheers Bruce

[deanriley]

Love the no bullshit review, to the point on everything. Nice work mate.

[darthvader]

Just been up to Cape York from sw WA via Adelaide, Birdsville and Tasmania. Towing a Drifta WUHT trailer behind the GU. Love the camper, it cost a bit more at just over 50k, it's heavier but it is better equipped.
Once you get "your system" of living out of a camper sorted out they are great. Been away for 4 months today. A much better idea than stuffing swags plus everything else into your car.
Big tip: don't bring EVERYTHING. You just don't need it!

[stevebaker]

Alternative cooker to consider would be the Coleman Dual Fuel rather than LPG gas cooker - is storm proof cooking, dont have to carry LPG gas (which must be stored on outside of vehicle and can quietly leak and leave an empty bottle) but instead using shellite (which I can store in several 1L containers inside vehicle).

[renedeboer]

no you hit the pro and cons right from this trailer Ronny, ,good review, , thnx for sharing

[billroach]

Thanks for doing such a comprehensive and unbiased review mate... I was a bit surprised as to the fuel economy of your Landscruisers though. ...I drive a 5, 000kg Chev Silverado and tow a 3, 500kg Bushtracker...and I used around 22L/100 crossing the Nullabor doing 100k/h constantly into a headwind. You've made me feel much better now; so thanks for that too. hahaha

[shangyu]

Got me into researching more about Justin's Trailer after watching your videos. I even subscribed his channel, looks great and well designed, really well done at PC. Now just have to design the price a little better....

[spydude]

Excellent review of the X2! I as an owner of an X2 I would agree that the awning is likely the worst part and that is easily remedied with a different one. Its a purposely overbuilt camper and that is why it gets the awards and positive reviews. Its also why other companies are making other similar variants, to keep up.

[jnxius]

On the Main Cargo compartment, they could just add a cargo slide on the left. That would make packing/reaching your stowed gear really easy and still use the back door as a dinner table or whatever. This might change how people prioritize what they store there since it would be just as easy (almost) to get items as anywhere else on the trailer.

[henrikm]

Wish I could afford one of the Patriot trailers. I’ve built an off road camper trailer myself, because I couldn’t afford an X1. It’s pretty awesome and extremely useful, but no way near as sophisticated as the Patriot ones. There is so much work involved in the process. And metal is NOT cheap these days! Ronny, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said you get what you pay for. I wish Patriot Campers would come out with a cheaper bare bones model that could be added to as needed. I guess the closest thing to that is the X1-n, but it’s still $30K USD. Here in the US you can buy a nice Turtleback trailer for a lot less, but they seem a bit heavier and not quite as off road capable.

[forexcryptoute]

“To all the U.S. viewers your thongs are for your feet, not your booty cheeks.” 😂😂 classic. Love this channel!

[TheSkskitey]

It's certainly a light compact camper trailer with plenty of storage and rugged enough for off-road use . With the top tent also it's a winner for me but i think the price is a bit much but like you said your getting what you pay for . Starting around $30, 000 and you could end up at $40, 000+ with a few extras is a bit pricey for me :-)