Happier Camper with LEGO modular interior furnishings

[John E Davies]

Has anyone seen this cutie? It appears to have a really great build quality but it is not equal to the Olivers. Base price is $14K and the removable and optional modules are sure to add up very fast.

 

http://inhabitat.com/solar-powered-retro-modern-happier-camper-hc1-features-a-lego-like-interior/

 

Check out the pictures in their brochures:

 

https://happiercamper.com/wp-content/themes/Happier%20Camper/pdfs/happier-camper-brochure.pdf

 

https://happiercamper.com/wp-content/themes/Happier%20Camper/pdfs/happier-camper-adaptiv.pdf

 

All this, yet it can't go off road, despite the pictures, and it only has a one year warranty.... I wonder what MSRP on a loaded version would be?

 

I am not sure why it has both a gaping cargo hatch AND a side door. That seems too much in a trailer this size. How about a combination cargo/ man door in back only...?

 

The contoured solar panel is neat, but it is a poor choice for warm climates since the panel will overheat and can even cause structural roof damage. Solar panels get really hot and need air circulation.

 

I do think that having the option to carry large cargo is a fantastic feature. You would have to be really careful to not scratch up the gelcoat inside.

 

Comments?

 

John Davies

 

Spokane WA

[SeaDawg]

Base price now is 18900. Plus modules.

 

I've seen it online a number of times in various news feeds. Trying to figure out how they reconnect gas and water, etc, and revert from cargo mode. If it even has water and gas tanks.

 

My guess is, it's a very basic trailer, with outdoor shower? Though I haven't dug that far into it. As I already have a trailer I love, and a truck bed for the ATV...

 

The rear door is a bit of a mystery, and possibly problematic in the long run. They rent them in LA and Windsor.. if anyone wants a closer look.

 

Absolutely love the fender flares, though. And the mid mod  protruding tail lights.  It would , honestly, look great with my stepside Silverado... cute. Love the mooncaps, too. Don't love 14" tires, and probably primitive interior, and no gas? Or am I missing something?

 

Wish them luck. The egg camper did ok with all electric. There's a German camper with a Lego type interior, too. I've seen it several times, as well. I'll see if I can find the name. I love a lot of the German and Australian campers. Tiny, every inch used, sleek.

 

Oh. Maybe that's my description of my own trailer? Yeah.

 

Sherry

[Mike and Carol]

I checked these out when they first came out.  Cute and innovative.  Not for me, but I hope they are successful.  Mike

[Galileo]

I just saw one for the first time yesterday at Glacial Lake SP - had to look it up. 
 

Apparently, they don’t get much bigger than this one. 
 

Web site says they ARE double-wall fiberglass - but weigh way less. 

I haven’t talked to the owners yet, but curious how they like it. 

[srthomsen]

While in Seligman Arizona for a Rt 66 event we saw one of these (blue & white) in the parade of vehicles headed to Kingman.

[Mountainman198]

They used to make a larger model called the traveler.  I came real close to buying one seven yrs ago from a dealer in Denver (same dealer that used to sell Olivers).  Price on this particular new HC traveler was less than $30k but there were several issues with fit and finish that I was not comfortable with (e.g. big gaps around door when closed, modular cubes were warped). Nice little trailer and I hope the quality issues have been resolved. 

Edited 45 minutes ago by Mountainman198

[Todd B]

We looked at these for a while as well. I like them, but for us, they were too utilitarian.

[Galileo]

1 hour ago, Mountainman198 said:

They used to make a larger model called the traveller.  I came real close to buying one seven yrs ago from a dealer in Denver (same dealer that used to sell Olivers).  Price on this particular new HC traveller was less than $30k but there were several issues with fit and finish that I was not comfortable with (e.g. big gaps around door when closed, modular cubes were warped). Nice little trailer and I hope the quality issues have been resolved. 

According to their web site, they do still make a “Traveller” model. 
 

Funny thing - if you enter “Happier Camper” into the Google search page - first hit that comes up is “www.OliverTravelTrailers.com”. Apparently, someone at OTT marketing has some web savvy! 😂