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Must haves for my next TT 1). The smallest dual axle rig as possible, so I can get into National Parks or boondock easy 2) solar with an inverter. 3). 4 season or heated tanks. 4). Maxxfan 5). Off-road suspension.
Our biggest requirement was one that you didn't mention... a bed that allows you to enter/exit from either side so you don't have to crawl over your partner to get in/out of bed.
I agree, though I might bend on this if I find a trailer that otherwise works for me. But yes, not having to crawl over (or be crawled over) would be NICE.
We are looking for a new RV too and our last one had the"crawl over" bed. I added a pilot extension so we could sleep with our heads at the front of the trailer and that helped but looking for an better solution.
Sweetie is adorable! I love how she says goodbye. You guys give some great advice. You don’t hide anything from people and you just keep it real. Selling my house in 2 months and buying a trailer and truck. It’s just time for me to move on. Fortunately, have the funds to do so. Always appreciate the time you guys give us and the advice and tips. God bless you and yours and stay safe!
We just bought a 2021 Forest River Vibe 22rb. The kitchen is so nice for a smaller travel trailer. It has quite a bit of counter space, and tons of cabinets and drawers. I’m so excited to take our first trip.
@@Robyrob7771 I love the kitchen and all the storage space. It is so light and bright too. We are finishing up the setup and getting ready to take our first trip! Can’t wait.
You both have done a great job modifying your current trailer. Been a sub since prior to the day you picked up your trailer. It continues to amaze how many places you have gone with a 4x2 and a travel trailer. Says lots about your skills and a trailer that probably wasnt built for where its gone. New isnt always better. Keep up the good work.
I agree with other comment about Outdoors RV. They are super well built with lots of insulation, dual pane windows and large tanks. They are heavy though. The 21KVS has the kitchen that you want. Get a 2 year old model like I did and you save a bunch of money and then can do your custom upgrades like desk instead of dinette, new window treatments, etc. Happy hunting.
I agree with JR, having owned RV's of all types except fifth wheel for 58 years I find my ORV Blackrock the best built RV I've ever had. But he's also right about them being heavy.
Have you considered a toy hauler? You can delete the bed in rear, that whole back wall opens up and you put a screen up there. Most now have the cables so you have a little patio. Yo can make that rear area into office by building another couple desks like you have now. Check out the Northwood Desert Fox series and the Outdoor Trail series. They both are aluminum frame construction (instead of wood) and have enclosed undersides and heated tanks for true 4-season trailers. My freshwater is 72 gallons, Grey 45 gallons, Black 40 gallons.
It’s not so much that’s it “old”, I think that most TT’s are just not made to be used for full time living. Lol. My parents have a TT that they use 10(?) times a year, and it’s almost 15 years old and hasn’t needed a lot of work. But it’s nice to see how these stand up to daily wear and tear.
Just some constructive criticism, your camera picks up your voices really well and makes you very loud. If your trying to compensate for wind I think your camera is dealing with it very well so you don't have to speak so loud. :) Hope this helps for future videos. Not a huge complaint. Love you guys and your videos and hope to see more in depth reviews about RV life. You usually have to figure out on your own and you guys are saving alot of people
Prepped for solar plus solar panels with an inverter a UV water purification system built in instead of the portable we have and we have the Berkey like you do. We do have a Cummins Onan propane generator built in. That allows us to run the air conditioner boondocking. And we do have two 40 pound propane tanks and two 6 volt 200 amp hour batteries next time it would be lifepo which is lithium phosphate batteries.
Almost everyone giving you advice on what is best for you but I think you were asking for people to post what THEIR must haves are. Mine are common to what several people have said so far. 1. A slide out for more walk around room inside. 2. Ability to get to the bathroom and fridge with the slide out in. 3. A grey water tank larger than our current 30 gal. 4. Power tongue jack 5. Solar battery charger (ours came factory installed) 6. 4 seasons "arctic package"
Think about a four season Lance! Double pane windows eliminate the condensation you struggled with in past. Window day/night shades standard. Insulated for any weather. Great support and Lance community. Good luck!
My wife and I have a 32' class C motorhome with a max air fan and day and night shades. I agree those are must have items. Our Jayco Grayhawk have both as standard features, but worth the upgrade if required. We don't have double pain windows which significantly reduce heat loss in cold weather and heat gain in cold.
Since you’re full timers I think a nice 5th wheel, toy hauler would be perfect for you. You could use the garage for your office area and for storing all your pet food and supplies. That frees up the rest of the storage areas, inside and out, for the two of you.
I fully agree! I'm full time in a Cougar 310SRX fifth wheel toyhauler. The living space is nicer than most toyhauler and when the quad is out, I convert the garage to a workout room. Would make a great office too.
Our newsfeed advertises motorhomes with panoramic windows and fireplaces. The idea is ridiculously ostentatious and aggravatingly attractive. Love your show, thanks.
The fore and aft bed alignment was the only real must have. We did the crawl over routine too often in the tent trailers we previously had. Almost all have some kind of bench on the head end of the bed sides now. Which we wanted for CPAP machines. But those can be easily built. (one came with a lifting lid as a "laundry chute.") A few models had a "king-size bed that filled almost out to the walls. Not for us. The walk around space allows for storage and avoids the challenges of putting sheets on when you can't get around. A lot of rigs doubled up on the recliner type chairs and no dinette table. That was almost a deal killer if we had gone for a slide unit. Murphy beds gave more usable floor space at the cost of storage and adding the mechanism weight. Slides add a large amount of weight. Some had windows all around, but Ro will like that most sacrificed one of the side windows for a hang up clothes closet you could actually hang clothes in.
Our 24' No Boundaries travel trailer has a Murphy bed. We really want a dedicated bed. We also want the windows that open out rather than sliders so we can open the windows when it's raining. Things we'll add-composting toilet, more solar (our NoBo came with 100 watts), a second battery or lithium batteries, more propane capacity-we have a single 20 # tank hook up with a spare 20# tank in the bed of our truck.
A slide is an absolute must. Access to bed from both sides is also important. Also, 4-season, even if we don't plan to camp in the snow, snow happens! Also, the 4-season RVs are made a little sturdier.
We stay in a Lance 2375 travel trailer most of the time. All last year. It fortunately has a lot of the things you mentioned in the video. I would say an electric heater/fireplace will be in my next RV. Storage is another option I wish we had more of. The cap on our truck was a huge help. We don’t do a ton of boon docking. No more than a week at a time. I totally agree will all the holding tank storage too
I don't have an RV, don't intend to get on ... ever, but you guys do these videos so well, I really do enjoy watching. Good luck if you decide to pull the trigger on a new RV. :-)
Excellent list. As someone who bought a weekender travel trailer in October, I love that it is possible to buy an "entry level" budget friendly trailer, then add all the customization items we want. Obviously there are some critical things like counter space that are structural and cannot easily be retrofitted into a trailer. But almost everything else can be added later on, and usually cheaper to install yourself rather than paying the premium upgrade prices at a dealership.
I would have a walk through bathroom, and like you guys, kitchen counter space is a luxury , my Bob installed the pops to hold our bed up, Easy and cheaper than buying them already installed, I love looking at new T.T. Take videos of all you look at & (try ) to decide, it’s hard to get exactly everything you want in o e,
I boondock 99% of the time. I'm a widowed astro-imager so my RV satisfies my astronomy need by giving me a place to stay for 30 -45 days at a time. I do this 3 to 4 times per year making the trek from NC to Southern Arizona since 2017. I have a 16 foot RV that meets my needs. However, my next RV would have: -Dual axel. With a single axel if a tire ever blows the underside of the RV is totaled. -Pass-through storage. Mine does not. -Max-fan. I also installed mine -A non-skin/rubberized roof. More solar installing options. -DC outlets and USB/quick charge. Mine had AC plugs only. I installed the dc and USB quick Charging ports -A 3-way power Fridge or better yet --slot to roll a dual-zone compressor fridge/chest such as an Iceco or solar-powered Acopower. Standard RV fridges suck. -Backup camera on the RV. I installed my own -Day/night roller shades - I installed the same as yours per your review :-)
Our must haves include a large window on the camp side. A/C controlled by thermostat. Large shower. Separate bedroom. Couch or chairs to sit comfortably to watch TV - not just dinette for TV viewing. Able to access refrigerator when you make rest stop. This way we can make sandwiches and get our drinks. Power jacks are a new requirement for us. No angled wall at head of bed.
Took us years and went through 4 trailers before we finally found the trailer my wife and I both love. Rockwood. 30’ lite weight trailer under 8000 lbs. We will never own a trailer again without slide outs or aluminum framing. Loaded with extras that are standard in their trailers. Rockwood and Flagstaff are the same trailer. We paid a little more than the budget we started out with but ended up being the best decision we ever made. We got the front kitchen 2608 model that had tons of counter space and cabinets. Bedroom has a full closet and 2 entrances to the bathroom. A perfect couples trailer. A lot of trailer for under 30’.
Another vote for Outdoors RV. Minimum of 80 gal fresh and 40 gal black + 40 gal gray, large dual LP tanks, good storage, good for solar/Li conversions, good insulation, MaxAire fans, full pass through, dual pane windows, independent suspension with shocks, high quality tires, and some floorplans with "rear living" have the large windows in the back. Since you are handy, you could also convert the slide out dinette, which had large windows on 3 sides, into a desk area.
Check out the Keystone Outback 210urs. It lacks the pass through, but more than makes up for it with a double bunk that can be folded up for massive storage and bicycles. It’s 23ft long with a rear slide king bed. Our family loves it. Also has 60G fresh and 30/30 grey/black.
i've been following you guys since the beginning, and I've always been sympathetic that you both live full-time in a fairly small space. And I've always admired how you've made do with what you've got, and all the upgrades that made it as good as it could possibly be. I remember the episode long ago, when you installed the solar/lithium/inverter system in the pass-through - and I remember feeling sad that you had to sacrifice all that space in the pass-through for the equipment. At the time, I was shopping for my own trailer for full-time living, and it made me understand that these upgrades take a lot of space, and a slightly larger trailer would be needed to allow all the upgrades. You both absolutely *deserve* a bigger trailer. I hope you can make it happen.
Sweetie is the greatest! I would recommend you guys have a look at a rear kitchen Keystone Cougar 5th wheel. Around a 28 to 30 feet. You guys have a 2500 series truck that could pull it easily and the trailer would double your closet space, give you a huge pass through storage area along with plenty of up front room for your solar equipment. It would also give all of you (pets included) a little more interior room that you could certainly use. You'll be able to continue boon docking with a Cougar as well.
I have many "MUST HAVE" items for an RV; but the thing that I absolutely "MUST HAVE" is portability in the back country. I need to be able to go off the beaten path, to travel miles and miles down bumpy dirt and rock roads, and to get to places the highway just won't show you. In order to achieve that I have to give up a lot; having said that, I am not a full time RV-er. I weekend warrior my camper. My list therefore is necessarily different; and I am sure that if I were living full time in my RV then my list would more than likely mirror yours.
My must have is an RV! Yep just an RV to get on the road. Still determining what that RV will be, look like or have in it. I am a camper so while I will be traveling I want to be sure I’m camping. Well that’s what I think right now. I’m sure that will change. Hope you get your fan fixed soon. Safe travels.
If you're shopping, check the Grand Design 2500RL. Love ours. Same size as yours, huge openable windows, passthru storage (I have my lithium and charge controller indoors behind the converter), 2 gray 1 black that can be combined, and everything else you wanted. Clothes storage is only minimally more. It has a slideout that I know you're not a fan of, but the trailer is still 99% usable (just inconvenient and one inaccessible cabinet) if the slide were to break.
I would also never have the dealer install solar - what you can install yourself is so much better! I’m jumping up to a kw on the roof, and 200w of portable panels!! I’ve been using the Victron equipment, and once I go to lithium I’ll go with their Multiplus inverter / Charger. Thankfully I have an area in the back I can tuck it into where I won’t take up my pass through.
Great job on must have's for a happy rv life. I love both of y'alls honest opinion's on living the rv life. Honesty is the best policy to have in making and living the rv life. What you both have in the rv works for you both and makes the rv life a little easier to handle. Last but not least ,what a person puts into life is what they get in return. I love how you both get the most yal can out of life and throughly enjoy it. Take care and God Bless You Both and fur babies.
Have think put your solar stuff on the ceiling and free up floor space was hard see in to black hole. I have thinking get a TorkLift PowerArmor Locking Battery Box that fit behind the LPG tanks can store 5 to 6 lithium battery. even you do not putt battery in box that will give you more store space
My must have (which as far as I know no RV manufacturer offers) is heat tape on the fresh water lines. I have been living full time in my 1977 '16 foot camper for nearly 10 years now. I do fairly well when the temperature drops. However, if it drops below 0F (-18C), my plumbing still freezes up. Next week the temps will drop down into that range and so I have water cans filled and ready, but it would be better if I could get some heat on those lines. Unfortunately, by necessity, the plumbing runs through the base of the exterior walls, where they are both the coldest part of the camper as well as the hardest area to access.
Not to add to work load. But maybe make a custom table/shelf to put over solar components to make a tiny bit more storage. Obviously something that can be removed for maintenance.
I own a Jayco and really like it but our next one will be an Outdoor RV. They are made very well & located fairly close to us. They are heavy though; but have good size axles and suspension system. Our camping buddy has one with the same floor plan as ours and dry weight is about 1k heavier.
@@herb7877 we just got a 2021 24RLS with the Titanium package...... The self leveling system alone is 🤯 good! So far we are very happy with our purchase. We had a Lance 1685 which we also loved but we wanted to go a bit bigger and we like what Outdoor had to offer in terms of floor plans as well as how they are built.
I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos! We have a Springdale SG220RD that is very similar to yours. So far we installed the lift kit for our bed and a Maxx Air Fan. I hope you got the credit from Amazon. Next We will install the Micro-Air Easy Start in case we ever need to use a generator. Thanks for all your research and sharing what you have learned. BTW, we love Sweetie
My Eclipse Attitude 19FB-LE Toyhauler has two 50gal fresh tanks, and a 50 gal black and 50gal grey tank. Oh, and also a 40gal fuel tank. All in a 19ft model. Options are out there...
For us, having opposing slide outs is our dream - We have a single slide-out right now. We have a 26 footer - don't really need more in the length, but more width in the living area would be totally awesome. With an island counter/sink.
You could put everything you want listed here, in a cargo trailer conversion, and you can arrange it how you want. The backbone of the trailer would be a lot sturdier, and the niceness of it would be determined by how much work you put into it.
You also need good construction, we wanted a smaller trailer, i had a hrc next level toy hauler. I sold it an started looking. Im going to tell you that Rockwood or flagstaf is a good buy. They are ruged made withe alumium frame on 6 sides come with things standard that you have to pay extra for in a lot of trailers. We were going to by a 29 ft tt. But i started looking on the net on rvtraders I found a 32 ft 5 wheel i paid 22000 for it. We really like it. If i were wyou i would look and go through the factory. They come standard with a lot of things, max air, wifi router goodyear endurance tires, tire presure mot. Sys, water filter, tv, heated tans,now they are light weight two with good ground clearance. Our 5wheel dry is 7600 lbs or so max weight is 9600lbs, now i have a 1996 f350 power stroke stroke dualy. The pin weight on the trsiler is 1500 lbs. Im telling you i cant tell its back there. It also came with trosion axles. You owe it to yourselves to really look at the product. Ours is a 2016 and doesnt have all the up grades but we are 74 and would not get the full use out of new. Ours has an outdoor kitchen too.
You two seen supper nice and I enjoy your videos. I had to chuckle at this one... because... it seems ALL of your must have items would be solved if you had a larger camper from a better quality manufacturer. Not picking on you at all... I realize why you go smaller and cheaper. (Still chuckeling) But you now see the reasons some of us go larger and more expensive. I hope you continue to enjoy your full timing. We hope to start in a couple years...
I would suggest a 26 foot toyhauler for the way you go. Make sure that you have 4 season package with full glass rear doors. This would give you a full patio to enjoy and your traveling friends(pets) would enjoy the safe outside area as well. You would have more flexibility in set up actions.
With all of the RVs purchased during Covid, if you bide your time, you will no doubt find a good buy on a slightly used RV within the next year. Be sure and check out the Outdoors RV travel trailers. They are built for Boondocking!
Check out the trailer maker Black Series and specifically the HQ21 model. They also have an HQ15, HQ17, and HQ19, but the HQ21 is the only current layout with the panoramic rear windows.
It sounds like what you want is a bigger trailer. That's the only way I can think of for you to get the additional storage and counter space over what you already have. You already have done a good job figuring out how to tweak the trailer you have to max those out. I'm about a year out from buying a travel trailer, doing homework now. Thank you for your channel and videos -- they are part of my homework. I'm looking for a trailer that I might end up living in 3-6 months out of the year while working seasonal work, sometimes by myself and sometimes with my spouse and two teens along. I want to stay under 26 feet in length, NO SLIDES, TWO AXLES, realistically will sleep 4 full grown adults that need elbow room (a 60"-wide queen plus two other beds at least 72" long and 32" wide each) without stepping on anyone to get to the toilet in the middle of the night, ample fresh water tank (preferably NOT the smallest of the 3 water tanks) as I will boondock whenever possible, bumper-pull. I am actually looking at smaller toy-haulers as well as travel trailers, since toy haulers have some very versatile and reconfigurable space. If I go the toy-hauler route the teens might get air mattresses for their bed bases. Any actual beds must be able to take mattresses 8" thick without stuffing our faces into a slope or ceiling. Windows near the beds should be high enough to accommodate this, plus I don't want my pillows against a window -- I need a wall there to act as headboard. (I am quite surprised by how many trailers now are on the market with thin mattresses, windows whose bottom edges touch the thin mattress, and windows at the head of the bed so pillows will smash blinds or bug screens.) I would also appreciate a square or rectangular sink instead of a round one, as round sinks are much more difficult to wash up pots and pans in. (Round sinks are apparently quite in vogue now. Yes, they give corners of counterspace back, but I'd rather have those corners in the sink. I can make a cover to gain back some counter space.) There are other features or things I would like, but those are mostly things that can be added later if need be. Like a whiteboard option that can be stowed out of the way... (in addition to writing on my windows with dry erase markers).
First time I am watching Fate Unbound video that’s posted less than 1hr ago! ...if you are changing the RV, I believe you need to find out what Sweetie likes! ...it’s amazing how your videos really get me hopeful and eager to get out and start boondocking: planning to start late coming spring when I get my work done on my old 17ft trailer!
I would get two recliners with a drop in table instead of the dinette table ,.. I'd look for storage for solar batteries , larger water supply 35 gal doesn't go far . Microwave convection oven and most important , more insulation ...it gets hot and cold in there
Great video (as usual!). Thank you for all your work. Near the end, David listed TT, 5th wheel, motorhome, as possible "new units." It quickly brought to my mind an earlier video where you shared how you pack your pickup. We just purchased a tow truck (8 ft bed) for our future RV. If I had a top, it would be a HUGE storage garage. However, we're going with a 5th wheel, so most of that would be lost. I think your best choice would be a slightly larger TT to keep the truck storage. Just MHO!
Consider a small fifth wheel, 30ft or less, some of the brands have light weight 5th wheels that are even shorter. They are usually less than 12ft tall. Your 3/4 ton truck can pull one since you have a diesel. Dealers may tell you a half ton pickup can pull one but I would be very suspicious of those claims. You'll gain a lot of storage space, counter space, and desk space area (remove the sofa for work space). Your pets would enjoy the larger space as well. You would be able to leave your large fresh water tank in the front of your pickup bed just like it is now. You could also do like I did and mount a propane bottle rack right behind your water tank. I carry four 20lb bottles for my propane powered generator and as spare bottles for my 5th wheel, if needed. You can still carry your small generator in the storage bay too. Your e bikes can be put on a rack on the back of the 5th wheel like I would do if I were you. BTW I boondock pretty much exclusively in a 35ft 5th wheel with Battleborn batteries and solar with a small generator as a backup to the solar. I already had a large diesel pickup (F350 single rear wheel 4x4) when I bought this 5th wheel. I bought mine with full timing and exclusively boondocking in mind and knew solar and battery bank would be critical to my plans along with large tanks. Also wanted a floor plan that would allow me full access to restroom and bed, and at least some access to refrigerator without putting any slides out. I spent over 6 months researching because I only wanted to buy an RV once, set it up for boondocking (BLM and NFS) and use it for many many years to come. Send me a message if you would like to discuss this in much greater detail over the phone. I would love to share what I have learned with you. I love your videos and have seen them all. Keep up the great work as you are helping others out here achieve their goals.
We are in the planning stages. 2-3 years out. My definite requirement is a separate bedroom with a real door. Next is the kitchen counter space! Thanks for the day/night shades too, I made a note.
Hi guys! Been watching your stuff for awhile. Wanted to share that we just upgraded our trailer as well and we went with an Outdoors 24rls Titanium package. Outdoors make there RVs specifically targeting boon docking. Suspension,frame, very large tanks (80 gallons of fresh), solar. All of the things you talked about in this video they have in their Rvs. I think their Rvs might be a very good fit for your life style. Just a thought, check them out. We love ours!
My must have is a toy hauler with porch package. Nothing I want to haul, just like the outdoor living space off the ground and the additional air flow.
Panoramic windows are a must! Seeing your setup has inspired me to try to find the same model as you have or close to it. In searching...However there aren't many models with large rear windows. At all. I came across and i think you mentioned it in a previous video...a sprinter..limited model with a large rear window setup that's absolutely AMAZING!! An amazing pricetag as well..:(
Omg wouldn’t you know you featured it again in this current video but remembered to put the bed lift in your amazon list this time. I’m ordering it right now!!! I guess I should have watched this video before contacting you about the info on the bed lift. What a coincidence!!!
Good video! I installed a bed lift kit and a maxxair fan after watching your install videos. They have made a huge difference, along with the 600w of solar I installed. I'm going to take a look at the Irvine shades now :-)
Our Gulf Stream "Innsbruck " simular floor plan 20QBG has the side windows open up found out other manufacturers use floor plans and almost identical setups as there competitors.
Hi David and Roe. It kinda sounds like you guys would benefit from upgrading to a fifth wheel. You’d lose some space in your pickup bed but you would gain a ton of storage on the trailer. And you would also get bigger holding tanks as well.
They like stay in 26 feet to 24 feet range in fifth wheel do for get they do A LOT BLM land area and road are not great and drive though wash area RV are find in that for fifth wheel I'm look for. There are 95% State and nation parks only that big RV 23 - 26 max side. bigger you drop down about 58%
Enjoy your videos. Great considerations for any perspective RV buyer. Well done! I'm impressed with your boondocking skills and advice. Keep it up. It works and is needed info space. Take care.
David and "Roe," I have a tiny house on wheels that'd only 19.5 ft. long and it's got you covered, or me anyway. Pretty much everything you said is a must, I built into my tiny house. So if your thinking of upgrading, you may want to build a tiny house on wheels and lose the traditional RV. On a side note: I remember in the beginning when you lived on the ground, you two were massive ESO fan/players. So I wonder now what games you play, and if they're all stand alone games. Also, I was wondering if Roe did any voice work for Bethesda since every time I'm in the Dagger fall bank I see and hear you Roe. It's weird.
When we bought ours we thought we had everything we wanted. Huge counter space, centrally located vent fan, good size 3-way fridge, large dinette, bathroom and bed access with the slide in. But quickly learned what we didn’t have and couldn’t fix. I’m not a big guy, WET BATHS SUCK! The A/C is to powerful and LOUD for the space it cools. The last one could be fixed if it weren’t for the first two. Uncomfortable dinette. Thin cushions uncomfortable position. I think all RVers want more storage lol
Good video. Seems like a cautionary tale about getting too small a trailer. Most of your wishes could be fixed with just a little more space...maybe a 28 footer.
Hay you guy hello from Oregon. I just have to say I absolutely love you guys. I have been quietly following you two for awhile and I got to say this here 61 year old has learned a lot from you. Not totally full time yet I am looking at solar and see you have kept adding panels. Could you tell me what the reason might be. Lack of sun time? Battery bank? If you did it different what would it be? Maybe a follow up on you video? Hay good luck on your travels be safe.
You guys should get Ford f250 or f350 6.7 2017 or higher and 5th wheel or toy hauler you guys will get a lot of storage and it's easier to move around and park the 5th wheel
Great ideas to think about. However, I find that most RV's have too many windows. With the addition of a roof window, you don't need as many wall windows for light. Especially the sleeping area, that's where I don't want any windows. I'm lucky I found a camper that has no windows in the front or rear, and 1 window on each side plus a roof window. Seems like all campers have a window on the door.
You have more counter space than I do in my sticks but no bricks home. Go to your home improvement store and buy damaged cupboards to hang above your windows on each side of the bed. Don't forget, what you buy could be worse than what you have.
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Must haves for my next TT
1). The smallest dual axle rig as possible, so I can get into National Parks or boondock easy
2) solar with an inverter.
3). 4 season or heated tanks.
4). Maxxfan
5). Off-road suspension.
Our biggest requirement was one that you didn't mention... a bed that allows you to enter/exit from either side so you don't have to crawl over your partner to get in/out of bed.
I agree, though I might bend on this if I find a trailer that otherwise works for me. But yes, not having to crawl over (or be crawled over) would be NICE.
We are looking for a new RV too and our last one had the"crawl over" bed. I added a pilot extension so we could sleep with our heads at the front of the trailer and that helped but looking for an better solution.
I found my pass through fits milk crates stacked on top of each other perfectly. Made organization and probably doubled my use of the space
Sweetie is adorable! I love how she says goodbye. You guys give some great advice. You don’t hide anything from people and you just keep it real. Selling my house in 2 months and buying a trailer and truck. It’s just time for me to move on. Fortunately, have the funds to do so. Always appreciate the time you guys give us and the advice and tips. God bless you and yours and stay safe!
Hmm, I'm guessing that if you had more counter space, you'd just fill it up with more cats. :)
Cats are so gross. So nasty seeing one on a counter.
@@alanj7306 they’re only as gross as you live.
We just bought a 2021 Forest River Vibe 22rb.
The kitchen is so nice for a smaller travel trailer. It has quite a bit of counter space, and tons of cabinets and drawers. I’m so excited to take our first trip.
Just watched the video. Nice unit, almost exactly what we want👍🏻
@@Robyrob7771 I love the kitchen and all the storage space. It is so light and bright too. We are finishing up the setup and getting ready to take our first trip! Can’t wait.
You both have done a great job modifying your current trailer. Been a sub since prior to the day you picked up your trailer. It continues to amaze how many places you have gone with a 4x2 and a travel trailer. Says lots about your skills and a trailer that probably wasnt built for where its gone. New isnt always better. Keep up the good work.
I agree with other comment about Outdoors RV. They are super well built with lots of insulation, dual pane windows and large tanks. They are heavy though. The 21KVS has the kitchen that you want. Get a 2 year old model like I did and you save a bunch of money and then can do your custom upgrades like desk instead of dinette, new window treatments, etc. Happy hunting.
I agree with JR, having owned RV's of all types except fifth wheel for 58 years I find my ORV Blackrock the best built RV I've ever had. But he's also right about them being heavy.
Have you considered a toy hauler? You can delete the bed in rear, that whole back wall opens up and you put a screen up there. Most now have the cables so you have a little patio. Yo can make that rear area into office by building another couple desks like you have now. Check out the Northwood Desert Fox series and the Outdoor Trail series. They both are aluminum frame construction (instead of wood) and have enclosed undersides and heated tanks for true 4-season trailers. My freshwater is 72 gallons, Grey 45 gallons, Black 40 gallons.
It’s not so much that’s it “old”, I think that most TT’s are just not made to be used for full time living. Lol. My parents have a TT that they use 10(?) times a year, and it’s almost 15 years old and hasn’t needed a lot of work. But it’s nice to see how these stand up to daily wear and tear.
Just some constructive criticism, your camera picks up your voices really well and makes you very loud. If your trying to compensate for wind I think your camera is dealing with it very well so you don't have to speak so loud. :) Hope this helps for future videos. Not a huge complaint. Love you guys and your videos and hope to see more in depth reviews about RV life. You usually have to figure out on your own and you guys are saving alot of people
Prepped for solar plus solar panels with an inverter a UV water purification system built in instead of the portable we have and we have the Berkey like you do. We do have a Cummins Onan propane generator built in. That allows us to run the air conditioner boondocking. And we do have two 40 pound propane tanks and two 6 volt 200 amp hour batteries next time it would be lifepo which is lithium phosphate batteries.
Almost everyone giving you advice on what is best for you but I think you were asking for people to post what THEIR must haves are. Mine are common to what several people have said so far. 1. A slide out for more walk around room inside. 2. Ability to get to the bathroom and fridge with the slide out in. 3. A grey water tank larger than our current 30 gal. 4. Power tongue jack 5. Solar battery charger (ours came factory installed) 6. 4 seasons "arctic package"
Think about a four season Lance! Double pane windows eliminate the condensation you struggled with in past. Window day/night shades standard. Insulated for any weather. Great support and Lance community. Good luck!
My wife and I have a 32' class C motorhome with a max air fan and day and night shades. I agree those are must have items. Our Jayco Grayhawk have both as standard features, but worth the upgrade if required. We don't have double pain windows which significantly reduce heat loss in cold weather and heat gain in cold.
Since you’re full timers I think a nice 5th wheel, toy hauler would be perfect for you. You could use the garage for your office area and for storing all your pet food and supplies. That frees up the rest of the storage areas, inside and out, for the two of you.
I fully agree! I'm full time in a Cougar 310SRX fifth wheel toyhauler. The living space is nicer than most toyhauler and when the quad is out, I convert the garage to a workout room. Would make a great office too.
Our newsfeed advertises motorhomes with panoramic windows and fireplaces. The idea is ridiculously
ostentatious and aggravatingly attractive. Love your show, thanks.
A slide room even if small makes a massive difference!
My TT is only 20’ but has the dinette on a slide, and it really opens it up inside a ton.
The fore and aft bed alignment was the only real must have. We did the crawl over routine too often in the tent trailers we previously had. Almost all have some kind of bench on the head end of the bed sides now. Which we wanted for CPAP machines. But those can be easily built. (one came with a lifting lid as a "laundry chute.") A few models had a "king-size bed that filled almost out to the walls. Not for us. The walk around space allows for storage and avoids the challenges of putting sheets on when you can't get around.
A lot of rigs doubled up on the recliner type chairs and no dinette table. That was almost a deal killer if we had gone for a slide unit.
Murphy beds gave more usable floor space at the cost of storage and adding the mechanism weight. Slides add a large amount of weight. Some had windows all around, but Ro will like that most sacrificed one of the side windows for a hang up clothes closet you could actually hang clothes in.
Great list! I would also include the ability to stay in freezing climates without worry of frozen waterlines and tanks.
Our 24' No Boundaries travel trailer has a Murphy bed. We really want a dedicated bed. We also want the windows that open out rather than sliders so we can open the windows when it's raining. Things we'll add-composting toilet, more solar (our NoBo came with 100 watts), a second battery or lithium batteries, more propane capacity-we have a single 20 # tank hook up with a spare 20# tank in the bed of our truck.
A slide is an absolute must. Access to bed from both sides is also important. Also, 4-season, even if we don't plan to camp in the snow, snow happens! Also, the 4-season RVs are made a little sturdier.
We stay in a Lance 2375 travel trailer most of the time. All last year. It fortunately has a lot of the things you mentioned in the video. I would say an electric heater/fireplace will be in my next RV. Storage is another option I wish we had more of. The cap on our truck was a huge help. We don’t do a ton of boon docking. No more than a week at a time. I totally agree will all the holding tank storage too
I don't have an RV, don't intend to get on ... ever, but you guys do these videos so well, I really do enjoy watching. Good luck if you decide to pull the trigger on a new RV. :-)
Excellent list. As someone who bought a weekender travel trailer in October, I love that it is possible to buy an "entry level" budget friendly trailer, then add all the customization items we want. Obviously there are some critical things like counter space that are structural and cannot easily be retrofitted into a trailer. But almost everything else can be added later on, and usually cheaper to install yourself rather than paying the premium upgrade prices at a dealership.
Love that dog! What a great travel companion.
I would have a walk through bathroom, and like you guys, kitchen counter space is a luxury , my Bob installed the pops to hold our bed up,
Easy and cheaper than buying them already installed, I love looking at new T.T. Take videos of all you look at & (try ) to decide, it’s hard
to get exactly everything you want in o e,
I boondock 99% of the time. I'm a widowed astro-imager so my RV satisfies my astronomy need by giving me a place to stay for 30 -45 days at a time. I do this 3 to 4 times per year making the trek from NC to Southern Arizona since 2017. I have a 16 foot RV that meets my needs. However, my next RV would have:
-Dual axel. With a single axel if a tire ever blows the underside of the RV is totaled.
-Pass-through storage. Mine does not.
-Max-fan. I also installed mine
-A non-skin/rubberized roof. More solar installing options.
-DC outlets and USB/quick charge. Mine had AC plugs only. I installed the dc and USB quick Charging ports
-A 3-way power Fridge or better yet --slot to roll a dual-zone compressor fridge/chest such as an Iceco or solar-powered Acopower. Standard RV fridges suck.
-Backup camera on the RV. I installed my own
-Day/night roller shades - I installed the same as yours per your review :-)
Our must haves include a large window on the camp side. A/C controlled by thermostat. Large shower. Separate bedroom. Couch or chairs to sit comfortably to watch TV - not just dinette for TV viewing. Able to access refrigerator when you make rest stop. This way we can make sandwiches and get our drinks. Power jacks are a new requirement for us. No angled wall at head of bed.
Took us years and went through 4 trailers before we finally found the trailer my wife and I both love. Rockwood. 30’ lite weight trailer under 8000 lbs. We will never own a trailer again without slide outs or aluminum framing. Loaded with extras that are standard in their trailers. Rockwood and Flagstaff are the same trailer. We paid a little more than the budget we started out with but ended up being the best decision we ever made. We got the front kitchen 2608 model that had tons of counter space and cabinets. Bedroom has a full closet and 2 entrances to the bathroom. A perfect couples trailer. A lot of trailer for under 30’.
Another vote for Outdoors RV. Minimum of 80 gal fresh and 40 gal black + 40 gal gray, large dual LP tanks, good storage, good for solar/Li conversions, good insulation, MaxAire fans, full pass through, dual pane windows, independent suspension with shocks, high quality tires, and some floorplans with "rear living" have the large windows in the back. Since you are handy, you could also convert the slide out dinette, which had large windows on 3 sides, into a desk area.
Check out the Keystone Outback 210urs. It lacks the pass through, but more than makes up for it with a double bunk that can be folded up for massive storage and bicycles. It’s 23ft long with a rear slide king bed. Our family loves it. Also has 60G fresh and 30/30 grey/black.
i've been following you guys since the beginning, and I've always been sympathetic that you both live full-time in a fairly small space. And I've always admired how you've made do with what you've got, and all the upgrades that made it as good as it could possibly be.
I remember the episode long ago, when you installed the solar/lithium/inverter system in the pass-through - and I remember feeling sad that you had to sacrifice all that space in the pass-through for the equipment. At the time, I was shopping for my own trailer for full-time living, and it made me understand that these upgrades take a lot of space, and a slightly larger trailer would be needed to allow all the upgrades.
You both absolutely *deserve* a bigger trailer. I hope you can make it happen.
Sweetie is the greatest! I would recommend you guys have a look at a rear kitchen Keystone Cougar 5th wheel. Around a 28 to 30 feet. You guys have a 2500 series truck that could pull it easily and the trailer would double your closet space, give you a huge pass through storage area along with plenty of up front room for your solar equipment. It would also give all of you (pets included) a little more interior room that you could certainly use. You'll be able to continue boon docking with a Cougar as well.
I have many "MUST HAVE" items for an RV; but the thing that I absolutely "MUST HAVE" is portability in the back country. I need to be able to go off the beaten path, to travel miles and miles down bumpy dirt and rock roads, and to get to places the highway just won't show you. In order to achieve that I have to give up a lot; having said that, I am not a full time RV-er. I weekend warrior my camper. My list therefore is necessarily different; and I am sure that if I were living full time in my RV then my list would more than likely mirror yours.
My must have is an RV! Yep just an RV to get on the road. Still determining what that RV will be, look like or have in it. I am a camper so while I will be traveling I want to be sure I’m camping. Well that’s what I think right now. I’m sure that will change. Hope you get your fan fixed soon. Safe travels.
If you're shopping, check the Grand Design 2500RL. Love ours. Same size as yours, huge openable windows, passthru storage (I have my lithium and charge controller indoors behind the converter), 2 gray 1 black that can be combined, and everything else you wanted. Clothes storage is only minimally more. It has a slideout that I know you're not a fan of, but the trailer is still 99% usable (just inconvenient and one inaccessible cabinet) if the slide were to break.
I would also never have the dealer install solar - what you can install yourself is so much better!
I’m jumping up to a kw on the roof, and 200w of portable panels!!
I’ve been using the Victron equipment, and once I go to lithium I’ll go with their Multiplus inverter / Charger. Thankfully I have an area in the back I can tuck it into where I won’t take up my pass through.
Great job on must have's for a happy rv life. I love both of y'alls honest opinion's on living the rv life. Honesty is the best policy to have in making and living the rv life. What you both have in the rv works for you both and makes the rv life a little easier to handle. Last but not least ,what a person puts into life is what they get in return. I love how you both get the most yal can out of life and throughly enjoy it. Take care and God Bless You Both and fur babies.
Thank you so much for all the kind words Franklin! And we absolutely agree with your philosophy!
-David
You need to look at ones with a slide out it makes a world of difference.
You should get a small class c and tow a Jeep like your friends I'm not lost I'm RVing. Love our class c and Jeep 💜
Have think put your solar stuff on the ceiling and free up floor space was hard see in to black hole. I have thinking get a TorkLift PowerArmor Locking Battery Box that fit behind the LPG tanks can store 5 to 6 lithium battery. even you do not putt battery in box that will give you more store space
My must have (which as far as I know no RV manufacturer offers) is heat tape on the fresh water lines. I have been living full time in my 1977 '16 foot camper for nearly 10 years now. I do fairly well when the temperature drops. However, if it drops below 0F (-18C), my plumbing still freezes up. Next week the temps will drop down into that range and so I have water cans filled and ready, but it would be better if I could get some heat on those lines. Unfortunately, by necessity, the plumbing runs through the base of the exterior walls, where they are both the coldest part of the camper as well as the hardest area to access.
Highly recommend Rockwood and Grand Design. Both companies make a solid RV.
Not to add to work load. But maybe make a custom table/shelf to put over solar components to make a tiny bit more storage. Obviously something that can be removed for maintenance.
You should check out Outdoors RV. Made for off-road and boondocking with large tanks.
I own a Jayco and really like it but our next one will be an Outdoor RV. They are made very well & located fairly close to us. They are heavy though; but have good size axles and suspension system. Our camping buddy has one with the same floor plan as ours and dry weight is about 1k heavier.
We just got our Outdoor RV ..... love it!!!
@@alwaysathomewhereverweroam7955 which model?. We’re looking at getting the 26rkv Blackstone
@@herb7877 we just got a 2021 24RLS with the Titanium package...... The self leveling system alone is 🤯 good! So far we are very happy with our purchase. We had a Lance 1685 which we also loved but we wanted to go a bit bigger and we like what Outdoor had to offer in terms of floor plans as well as how they are built.
I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos! We have a Springdale SG220RD that is very similar to yours. So far we installed the lift kit for our bed and a Maxx Air Fan. I hope you got the credit from Amazon. Next We will install the Micro-Air Easy Start in case we ever need to use a generator. Thanks for all your research and sharing what you have learned. BTW, we love Sweetie
My Eclipse Attitude 19FB-LE Toyhauler has two 50gal fresh tanks, and a 50 gal black and 50gal grey tank. Oh, and also a 40gal fuel tank. All in a 19ft model. Options are out there...
For us, having opposing slide outs is our dream - We have a single slide-out right now.
We have a 26 footer - don't really need more in the length, but more width in the living area would be totally awesome.
With an island counter/sink.
My advise.... GET A LANCE. It has everything you want and much more. We totally love ours.
You could put everything you want listed here, in a cargo trailer conversion, and you can arrange it how you want. The backbone of the trailer would be a lot sturdier, and the niceness of it would be determined by how much work you put into it.
Would like to see you guy's get some kind of motor home, pulling a jeep so you can explore and/or use it to pull your own rv out if you get stuck.
You also need good construction, we wanted a smaller trailer, i had a hrc next level toy hauler. I sold it an started looking. Im going to tell you that Rockwood or flagstaf is a good buy. They are ruged made withe alumium frame on 6 sides come with things standard that you have to pay extra for in a lot of trailers. We were going to by a 29 ft tt. But i started looking on the net on rvtraders
I found a 32 ft 5 wheel i paid 22000 for it. We really like it. If i were wyou i would look and go through the factory. They come standard with a lot of things, max air, wifi router goodyear endurance tires, tire presure mot. Sys, water filter, tv, heated tans,now they are light weight two with good ground clearance. Our 5wheel dry is 7600 lbs or so max weight is 9600lbs, now i have a 1996 f350 power stroke stroke dualy. The pin weight on the trsiler is 1500 lbs. Im telling you i cant tell its back there. It also came with trosion axles. You owe it to yourselves to really look at the product. Ours is a 2016 and doesnt have all the up grades but we are 74 and would not get the full use out of new. Ours has an outdoor kitchen too.
You two seen supper nice and I enjoy your videos. I had to chuckle at this one... because... it seems ALL of your must have items would be solved if you had a larger camper from a better quality manufacturer. Not picking on you at all... I realize why you go smaller and cheaper. (Still chuckeling) But you now see the reasons some of us go larger and more expensive. I hope you continue to enjoy your full timing. We hope to start in a couple years...
You guys would love Outdoors RV. It's like they are made for you amd your kind of full time rv'ing. Please check them out!
I would suggest a 26 foot toyhauler for the way you go. Make sure that you have 4 season package with full glass rear doors. This would give you a full patio to enjoy and your traveling friends(pets) would enjoy the safe outside area as well. You would have more flexibility in set up actions.
With all of the RVs purchased during Covid, if you bide your time, you will no doubt find a good buy on a slightly used RV within the next year. Be sure and check out the Outdoors RV travel trailers. They are built for Boondocking!
Must have is good TV viewing and a couch.
Check out the trailer maker Black Series and specifically the HQ21 model. They also have an HQ15, HQ17, and HQ19, but the HQ21 is the only current layout with the panoramic rear windows.
one of the fav things on my new 21 foot travel trailer is the Magnetic Baggage Door Catch but you have a good list too. LOL
It sounds like what you want is a bigger trailer. That's the only way I can think of for you to get the additional storage and counter space over what you already have. You already have done a good job figuring out how to tweak the trailer you have to max those out.
I'm about a year out from buying a travel trailer, doing homework now. Thank you for your channel and videos -- they are part of my homework. I'm looking for a trailer that I might end up living in 3-6 months out of the year while working seasonal work, sometimes by myself and sometimes with my spouse and two teens along. I want to stay under 26 feet in length, NO SLIDES, TWO AXLES, realistically will sleep 4 full grown adults that need elbow room (a 60"-wide queen plus two other beds at least 72" long and 32" wide each) without stepping on anyone to get to the toilet in the middle of the night, ample fresh water tank (preferably NOT the smallest of the 3 water tanks) as I will boondock whenever possible, bumper-pull. I am actually looking at smaller toy-haulers as well as travel trailers, since toy haulers have some very versatile and reconfigurable space. If I go the toy-hauler route the teens might get air mattresses for their bed bases. Any actual beds must be able to take mattresses 8" thick without stuffing our faces into a slope or ceiling. Windows near the beds should be high enough to accommodate this, plus I don't want my pillows against a window -- I need a wall there to act as headboard. (I am quite surprised by how many trailers now are on the market with thin mattresses, windows whose bottom edges touch the thin mattress, and windows at the head of the bed so pillows will smash blinds or bug screens.) I would also appreciate a square or rectangular sink instead of a round one, as round sinks are much more difficult to wash up pots and pans in. (Round sinks are apparently quite in vogue now. Yes, they give corners of counterspace back, but I'd rather have those corners in the sink. I can make a cover to gain back some counter space.)
There are other features or things I would like, but those are mostly things that can be added later if need be. Like a whiteboard option that can be stowed out of the way... (in addition to writing on my windows with dry erase markers).
Oh, and hard-sided. No hybrids, no fold-outs, no pop-ups.
First time I am watching Fate Unbound video that’s posted less than 1hr ago!
...if you are changing the RV, I believe you need to find out what Sweetie likes!
...it’s amazing how your videos really get me hopeful and eager to get out and start boondocking: planning to start late coming spring when I get my work done on my old 17ft trailer!
Guys, check out Black Series RVs! They made for full time off road camping! I love them.
Just ordered my HQ12. Just for extended weekends around beautiful Colorado. Which do you have? For how long?
Yall are great and I love you both, but please upgrade your truck before you you upgrade the rv. Stay safe and stay secure
Good point
I would get two recliners with a drop in table instead of the dinette table ,.. I'd look for storage for solar batteries , larger water supply 35 gal doesn't go far . Microwave convection oven and most important , more insulation ...it gets hot and cold in there
The funniest ad with Alexa/Michael B Jordan in it.. played. Has it been four years? Good lord! Time flies. 🥰
Great video (as usual!). Thank you for all your work. Near the end, David listed TT, 5th wheel, motorhome, as possible "new units." It quickly brought to my mind an earlier video where you shared how you pack your pickup. We just purchased a tow truck (8 ft bed) for our future RV. If I had a top, it would be a HUGE storage garage. However, we're going with a 5th wheel, so most of that would be lost. I think your best choice would be a slightly larger TT to keep the truck storage. Just MHO!
Consider a small fifth wheel, 30ft or less, some of the brands have light weight 5th wheels that are even shorter. They are usually less than 12ft tall. Your 3/4 ton truck can pull one since you have a diesel. Dealers may tell you a half ton pickup can pull one but I would be very suspicious of those claims. You'll gain a lot of storage space, counter space, and desk space area (remove the sofa for work space). Your pets would enjoy the larger space as well. You would be able to leave your large fresh water tank in the front of your pickup bed just like it is now. You could also do like I did and mount a propane bottle rack right behind your water tank. I carry four 20lb bottles for my propane powered generator and as spare bottles for my 5th wheel, if needed. You can still carry your small generator in the storage bay too. Your e bikes can be put on a rack on the back of the 5th wheel like I would do if I were you. BTW I boondock pretty much exclusively in a 35ft 5th wheel with Battleborn batteries and solar with a small generator as a backup to the solar. I already had a large diesel pickup (F350 single rear wheel 4x4) when I bought this 5th wheel. I bought mine with full timing and exclusively boondocking in mind and knew solar and battery bank would be critical to my plans along with large tanks. Also wanted a floor plan that would allow me full access to restroom and bed, and at least some access to refrigerator without putting any slides out. I spent over 6 months researching because I only wanted to buy an RV once, set it up for boondocking (BLM and NFS) and use it for many many years to come. Send me a message if you would like to discuss this in much greater detail over the phone. I would love to share what I have learned with you. I love your videos and have seen them all. Keep up the great work as you are helping others out here achieve their goals.
We are in the planning stages. 2-3 years out. My definite requirement is a separate bedroom with a real door. Next is the kitchen counter space! Thanks for the day/night shades too, I made a note.
Saw this and thought of you two; Rockwood 2899KS. 36-6' so a large jump to a 5'er. Otherwise, Outdoors RV for off-road. Good luck. Good Vids!
Hi guys! Been watching your stuff for awhile. Wanted to share that we just upgraded our trailer as well and we went with an Outdoors 24rls Titanium package. Outdoors make there RVs specifically targeting boon docking. Suspension,frame, very large tanks (80 gallons of fresh), solar. All of the things you talked about in this video they have in their Rvs. I think their Rvs might be a very good fit for your life style. Just a thought, check them out. We love ours!
My must have is a toy hauler with porch package. Nothing I want to haul, just like the outdoor living space off the ground and the additional air flow.
If you get another one you should look in to a rear living small fifth wheel. I think it would have everything you just mentioned
Panoramic windows are a must! Seeing your setup has inspired me to try to find the same model as you have or close to it. In searching...However there aren't many models with large rear windows. At all. I came across and i think you mentioned it in a previous video...a sprinter..limited model with a large rear window setup that's absolutely AMAZING!! An amazing pricetag as well..:(
Omg wouldn’t you know you featured it again in this current video but remembered to put the bed lift in your amazon list this time. I’m ordering it right now!!! I guess I should have watched this video before contacting you about the info on the bed lift. What a coincidence!!!
Good video! I installed a bed lift kit and a maxxair fan after watching your install videos. They have made a huge difference, along with the 600w of solar I installed. I'm going to take a look at the Irvine shades now :-)
Our Gulf Stream "Innsbruck " simular floor plan 20QBG has the side windows open up found out other manufacturers use floor plans and almost identical setups as there competitors.
Hi David and Roe. It kinda sounds like you guys would benefit from upgrading to a fifth wheel. You’d lose some space in your pickup bed but you would gain a ton of storage on the trailer. And you would also get bigger holding tanks as well.
They like stay in 26 feet to 24 feet range in fifth wheel do for get they do A LOT BLM land area and road are not great and drive though wash area RV are find in that for fifth wheel I'm look for. There are 95% State and nation parks only that big RV 23 - 26 max side. bigger you drop down about 58%
Enjoy your videos. Great considerations for any perspective RV buyer. Well done! I'm impressed with your boondocking skills and advice. Keep it up. It works and is needed info space. Take care.
Great video but I laughed so hard when I saw your cat doing his own pod cast 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would love to see you guys get a new RV
Make a charging shelf and a shelf for the huge water filter.
No rv has enough closet space for my wife. She would need the entire rv. Great videos.
David and "Roe," I have a tiny house on wheels that'd only 19.5 ft. long and it's got you covered, or me anyway. Pretty much everything you said is a must, I built into my tiny house. So if your thinking of upgrading, you may want to build a tiny house on wheels and lose the traditional RV. On a side note: I remember in the beginning when you lived on the ground, you two were massive ESO fan/players. So I wonder now what games you play, and if they're all stand alone games. Also, I was wondering if Roe did any voice work for Bethesda since every time I'm in the Dagger fall bank I see and hear you Roe. It's weird.
Great ideas and love your pup!
When we bought ours we thought we had everything we wanted. Huge counter space, centrally located vent fan, good size 3-way fridge, large dinette, bathroom and bed access with the slide in. But quickly learned what we didn’t have and couldn’t fix. I’m not a big guy, WET BATHS SUCK! The A/C is to powerful and LOUD for the space it cools. The last one could be fixed if it weren’t for the first two. Uncomfortable dinette. Thin cushions uncomfortable position. I think all RVers want more storage lol
Good video. Seems like a cautionary tale about getting too small a trailer. Most of your wishes could be fixed with just a little more space...maybe a 28 footer.
It just like houses. The longer you own it the more space you need.
Yes you put as your system in the back your truck laid on the bed a it's got 3 drawers in it
Hay you guy hello from Oregon. I just have to say I absolutely love you guys. I have been quietly following you two for awhile and I got to say this here 61 year old has learned a lot from you. Not totally full time yet I am looking at solar and see you have kept adding panels. Could you tell me what the reason might be. Lack of sun time? Battery bank? If you did it different what would it be? Maybe a follow up on you video? Hay good luck on your travels be safe.
Ok my bad. I found your update videos. Thanks again for all your info.
My must have option would be to have a "Sweetie" when I buy my next RV, lol! She is one precious pup!
You guys should get Ford f250 or f350 6.7 2017 or higher and 5th wheel or toy hauler you guys will get a lot of storage and it's easier to move around and park the 5th wheel
Who is gonna pay for all that?! 😅
Great ideas to think about. However, I find that most RV's have too many windows. With the addition of a roof window, you don't need as many wall windows for light. Especially the sleeping area, that's where I don't want any windows. I'm lucky I found a camper that has no windows in the front or rear, and 1 window on each side plus a roof window. Seems like all campers have a window on the door.
I feel like there is another Grand Design couple growing!
What are your feelings on a Murphy bed? Gain room in the day, lose under bed storage?
You should look at the Rockwood TT . I know you didn’t mention it but I think you would love the independent suspension
What I think a lot of new people would want is advise on a layout plan of a rv and explain why .
That is difficult to do because when it comes to layouts and floorplans everyone wants something different.
You have more counter space than I do in my sticks but no bricks home. Go to your home improvement store and buy damaged cupboards to hang above your windows on each side of the bed. Don't forget, what you buy could be worse than what you have.
If you can swing it, seems like Airstream is the way to go.
Airstreams are pretty awesome but they're soooo expensive!
Solar ready would be helpful