Patriot Camper X1 - What were we thinking?!

Well we just had to take 1 last look at the camp trailer option before deciding for sure we need a caravan for touring. This adventure sees us review the infamous Patriot Camper X1 across a week of touring and 4 wheel drive adventure. This thing goes anywhere.... but, is it for us? Let's find out.

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[jamesdhardy]

Really appreciate this video. Writing this in march of 2025 and found a used one just like this for $28k. Checking it out tomorrow. Been very interested in owning one of these for the past 7 years

[guidon.]

Nice video. We used to own an X1 for a while here in the US. It's a total pain in the butt to set up, but when set up, it's awesome. Doing the same in high wind – near impossible. Unfortunately, we get a LOT of wind here in the US West. Then just the pain of having a trailer behind the truck on tight trails (try to turn around when the track is blocked and there is NO way to turn around for about 10 miles back ... absolute nightmare. We are on a truck with a Canopy Camper now. 10 second tent setup, 30 second awning setup. A lot less space and always on the truck, but hell is it sooo much better for what we do. It's a great rig to set up a basecamp for a few days, but every day in a different spot? Forget it. And people who claim "it takes just five minutes" have never tried to set this thing up in 30 mph (or more) wind.

[gregjones]

Another option is an Ultimate Camper. Made in Moruya on the South Coast of NSW. They are available for rent as well.

[slogue]

Great vid to see your thoughts and how it all works... Misso and I are in our late 40's, we so would love the X1. We always go deep Vic High Country to get away from everyone. We use RV5 set up, that can be a bit of a set up when you have all the walls to zip on, well prob takes 20min. ... X1 would be like the Hilton Hotel for us .. Each to your own and what you love, but we don't want a caravan until were 70, we love deep bush to much ...

[Mosesk]

Defo the worlds most expensive box trailer with a roof top tent. Cant deny the quality of it but. Its well made and will go anywhere tow vehicle goes. I guess it comes down to price/how you camp/whats needed and whats not. Were happy with our 20min setup with our ff camper as much as some my mates are not keen coz theyd argue with thier misso 🤣.

[Corey-pdmi]

Packing up that tent looks like a pain in the ass, especially for one person, and in foul weather even worse. I’d reckon they would make a racket in windy conditions, nothing seems very tought

[darrindouglas]

Where was the camp site. Sorry I missed it if you mentioned you might need to hire another zone to really put things into off to Greenmans over
Cheers

Daz

[ladysusanjane]

I went actual camping as a girl guide. I was 11. Now over 50 and I really need solid walls. No shade on others who love it but it’s not for me. After I set this up, I’d crack a drink then fall asleep in the loft style bed 🥴so much hard work 😂

[danielhsubr]

Love the chairs, seems so comfy, where can I get it in US?

[JoshSinnott]

You should look into the x1n model. You can install any roof top tent you want on that. That's would be awesome to have but it's 50 grand. Very hard to justify when you're entering the pop top/hybrid price point

If it was 30k it might be a different conversation

[YehShano]

X3 is probably a better option for 2 people with an easier set up without an annex and still has indoor seating/eating option..would have to experiment with both to really know I guess though

[TC-smrc]

Would someone thats 6ft4 tall comfortably move around under the awning or inside the tent area without hitting ones head?

[waynesturley]

Hu Guys.
Looking at testing a few vans before buying. What electrics would you recommend installing, have a 12 pin tow setup currently ... Keep up the good work love the vids

[Patriotalliance]

There is not a camper or RV made that doesn't have issues.

[TheDudeminator]

Yeah, nah...way too much work. We had a wind up Jayco years ago and even that was too much...🤣🤣🤣

[MewzikMonsta]

You have voice pitch + speaking style like Mel Gibson!! Have you considered on-air audio work??

[Pleaseonemoreday]

you must not know what your doing if it takes you a hour to set up it takes me 5 minutes to fully set awning kids extension every thing

[nzmarkb]

The world’s most expensive rooftop tent
Not for me sorry
It’s just a tradies trailer with a rooftop tent👎

[craigfreeman]

Craig can you stop talking over the top of Tracey so i can listen to her point of view pls ...