My all time favorite!!!!!!!love layout and colors....but would switch fridge out not fan dometic....also switch bed for queen size. Also loved what did with table and seat by door...really liked that
One benefit of that sleek front and the long length is that it allows for a good amount of space with a low drag coefficient, so if someone wants to get decent mileage at highway speeds this is a good option.
We've had the Outback 340BH for about a year now, same length and weight specs as the 341RD. Absolutely love it. A couple we travel with has the 341RD, it really reminds me of our old Cougar 32SAB. Our traveling companions love their 341RD as well!
You should check out either a Forest River Ozark or Wildwood. Tremendous value toy haulers that include Schwintek slides, Furrion appliances, power jacks and awnings, backup camera wiring, and more! I grabbed an Ozark 2700TH in the low 20s. Going to live in it full time!
We pull a 2017 jayco eagle ht 324bhts. Comes in at 38.5 ft roughly. It tows great behind our cclb 4x4 f250 6.2 with 4.30 gears. We use an equalizer 4pt 14k hitch with 2.5in shank. Setup is key on a trailer like this. We have towed it down to tennessee from NW ohio with our previous truck a Ram 6.4 hemi. It pulled well tracked straight. We plan on pulling to williamsburg VA this summer. So i guess what I am saying here is a long TT can be done no need to be afraid of them. Our trailer has a gvwr of 10995. I run Carlisle's radial trail hd tires. 15in e rated. Thought about going to 16s but the 15s have worked flawlessly so far for us. F rated tires would require a 16in wheel and frankly not needed. A 16 in e rated would have plenty of weight rating. We have had our trailer going on 4 years now. Safe travels!
The BAL accu-slide (cable driven) is the lightest weight slide-out. The LCI through-frame slide (rack & pinion) is quite heavier then the accu-slide. Keystone uses the accu-slide to help keep RV weight down, and payload capacity up.
There is no pre installed hook-ups for a washer/dryer or a combo unit in the cabinet that had shelving in it, as you suggested one could put one in! It is not an ‘optional’ item either. So a shopper should not assume because you say so. That Is a ‘maybe’ if a buyer can or find someone to install all the plumbing for one, and that means not just the hot and cold piping, but also running it to the grey tank for draining. And electrical wiring too. And like all trailers I’m sure it would be challenging project cheers 🍻
That is a nice floor plan for a TT, very fiver like for those of us with 3/4 ton and below. Another Outback to take a look at is the 335CG, It has some really cool features. Ron Hoover has one in San Antonio if you find yourself up that way.
Wow i love the living room finally the living room is seperate from the kitchen an wherever u sit in the living room u can all see the tv I've watched hours of these vids an this is only the 2nd one i've seen this way
Nice, but space "usage" could have been better. The table could be L shaped, running along where bench is around to back of recliners, and two chairs would be enough. Also could easily turn and use the other part of the counter for a desk/work area. Combo W&D's? Not a fan. Want stackable or side by side. Stove, kind of in LR area more than in Kitchen area. Sorta weird but could deal, just make changes myself. For me tho, the room for W&D is non-negotiable . Think I'll keep looking. Ty
Bathrooms smaller than I thought. The cheaped out on led but put in self levellers. Also imo that length of trailer perhaps should have triple axles. Also agreed about cable slides
2016 freedom express 320bhds is what I have. It’s all but 37’ without the hitch and bumper. It’s super stable to pull which makes it great. Sometimes can be a pain to back in at a tight campground
Thing has cable slides, incandescent lighting and all sorts of cut corners. It’s the camping world special. Camping World backs the manufactures into a corner on the price they will pay for a unit and they cut corners to keep their bottom line margins up.
Very good review. Overall I like the RV. I would replace the odd looking dinette with a free standing table and folding chairs. The table would have folding sides to minimize space when not used.
The one dinette bench has really handy storage underneath. I like the table that you can use for kitchen prep without having the rest of the dinette in the way! And you can have chairs if you need them.
Finally a company that gets it Right day/night roller shades extra large range top and “ vented hood!!!!! above it“ Why the ridiculously expensive fifth wheels don’t have a vents above the gas range I’ll never understand personally I don’t think they care or they’re not smart enough? the other thing I noticed about this model as it has as much storage space as you could build into it everywhere they could they did. Which proves some of these companies are just about profits I am 85% likely to buy this exact model for summer camping just because all the small stuff is done right.
It's good that Keystone is trying new ideas with the floorplan for their long travel trailer. A free-standing table in the dinette space would be better. There's something above the range that looks like an exhaust hood. But, there's no exhaust vent outside. Watching this review, I get the impression this is an interim (read: unfinished) design....like they weren't close to completion and came up against a 'production needs to start NOW!' deadline and went with what they had.
Once again nicely done sir!! I have a 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel. Limited on towing capacity. Would love a small 5th wheel but limited to a 1000 pound pin weight. A travel trailer with a weight distribution hitch may be my best option. Not many options for me 5th wheel wise. Thank you again!!
Can you check and see if Ron Hoover RV has an Outback 291ubh in stock that you can review? It's a new floorplan that has a hidden pantry behind the entertainment center. It looks pretty cool but I can't find any good walkthroughs showing it.
Hey JD, the wife and I were just down in TX on vacation. We went and checked out some rv places and found an interesting floorplan. A Volante 370BR, 5th whl, with a full cocktail bar area next to the kitchen. It was at ExploreUSA RV by Alvin,TX.
If towing this camper with a half ton of any make, I think it would be safer to tow with the longest wheel base possible to cut down on swaying on the open highway. Of course, you give up the ability to easily turn corners in town or get into that smaller gas station. I pull a 28' ultra lite fifth wheel with a super cab F-150 4x4. We don't 'long haul' across the country, but like moving around a little closer to home. Some highway, some two lanes into towns, and eventually get to a remote camp area. Just this past summer we saw a camper trailer tipped on her side in the highway median.
"If you can't get along with her in 26 feet, you can't get along with her in 40!" A friend of mine, new to the RV world, ask my Father-in-law, RV'd since the 60's, if u can call an VW bus an RV, about up sizing to a bigger coach! LMAO!" Their RV of choice was a 26-28 class C, they put over 140k miles on two, then had the last one rebuilt stem to stern and did it again! Their last trip was from San Antonio Tx to Alaska , and back, third one, he was 83! This would be a great RV for folks that mite be slightly physically challenged, bad knees, hips or backs. Those big Five'rs r nice, but the step ups and downs can be a problem, I live in a 35' Carri-Lite Emerald F/W and at 71 the steps up and down to bath and bed r sometimes a problem! Most only move a couple of times a year and often have it moved by a transporter. I enjoy ur honest "walk rounds ", I sold RV's for 7-8 years and always was truthful, I used my 20 plus years RV experience , not sales pitches. I never degraded other products, just explained to them why my product was better. The ego'rs polished their plagues on the wall while I went to the bank........
If I was into these land trains the interior is nice. I love the colors. The floor is beautiful. I think it would need a third AC unit and the tv should have came with the master. But I guess if someone is truly getting 20k off this mammoth I would gripe lol. But the trailer I’ll eventually get will be off road able. Already have a trailer in mind. But I sure do love watching these reviews. Great job and you listed even con I would have listed. Those baby tires would need to go!
To me, this is a very nice layout for a couple who will be traveling from RV Park to RV Park. I don’t see this being useful for visiting camp grounds and national or state parks. I would also suggest that it be towed by a 3/4 ton at a minimum, and preferably a dually. I also imagine you’d absolutely need a Hensley hitch to deal with the potential for sway with something this long. Just about any wind at all would be a nightmare with anything lighter than a 3/4 ton dually.
This trailer is sold in my area at an advertised price of $33,995 and I am sure the dealership that sells them will do better on the price. I wonder if this size trailer is more for parking some place for the camping season to be used rather than towing it all over the country? By the time someone with a long wheel base crew cab pickup “hopefully will use” it’s going to be a pain to get in and out of places. My son has a 40 foot long Freightliner Totter home that he tows his 44 foot 4 car stacker with and the only place he can get fuel are truck stops unless he unhitches it. He has 160 gallon fuel capacity at 7-9 mpg so he can go from race track to race track without the need to refuel that often. His trailer is a bumper pull but with his totter home having such a long wheelbase and it’s rear axle being so close to its rear endit handles his trailer very well. I sure did get side tracked but my point was a longer wheel base tow vehicle the better. Thanks
I looked at an Outback before we bought ours. Bit too heavy for my truck, cable slides, no independent suspension and the warranty on the 6 point auto leveling was only a year. Did have a gear in electric stabilizer last season and when I called the Company to order it they actually sent a new one free. I was 2 months past. Lippert Components type
I really like this layout! I also like the colors inside and out. I would do one love seat though, and two sets of rocking theater chairs. The other love seat would be a desk or display center. I would also change the fridge, maybe do an electric fridge instead of a gas fridge. I would probably do a second booth seat, but a shorter one. The combo unit as far as washer and dryer goes is not so bad. So long as clothes get cleaned, right? I would do pocket doors, too. Those regular doors use too much space. I wonder if this brand has another version of this model that is perhaps a bit wider, maybe a mid-bunk feature or a toy hauler feature? I haven't seen your video yet featuring a warning about toy haulers, so I need to check that out. I'm curious about a half bath option or a fifth wheel option too. It would dramatically change some layouts but . . . I don't know, I'm curios what it would look like. Is there a video you have already that is a good mix of those things?
I don’t care what anyone says I will never buy another trailer with cable driven slides. I had to lemon law a Heartland North Trail where the slide out broke 3 times and the last time ripped out of the wall completely. This would not be fun to tow my POS Heartland was about 35’ number to hitch and it was a handful with a robust hitch, weight distribution bars, and anti away setup.
I knew one day I would hear you drop an “F” bomb when talking about upgrading tires!!!! Kidding! But, woo-boy, I would be worried about those tires, too, on that big thing.
How you doing brother long-time follower. I watched your inverter install and thought I would share with you and your followers a recent install I did. I am the shop manager at audio video Creations had a customer come in requesting his inverter a 6000 watt to be installed in a Chevy 3500 Express. What we do is called a big 3 upgrade what consists of upgrading the alternator charging wire from a 8 gauge to a 4 gauge and also all the ground wires to 4 gauge this helps out with less resistance which means less Heat then I run both power and ground 4 ga to the reserve battery which is a dry cell battery then 0 gauge to the inverter all positive wire runs have 300 amp fuse breakers on them there is a lot more to this install but just a brief description I will send you the video and some pictures if you like just thought I would share with you brother love the channel always watching. Oh PS can't wait for the Tampa super RV show.
I think it could be done either way but would likely be more stable for multiple inhabitants by blocking it up. The drawback would be the longer time needed for prepping for towing if you had to bug out.
Today's word boys and girls is TRAILER SWAY. Can you say TRAILER SWAY ?? I know you can!! .......I would only be willing to tow this trailer one time at no more than 30 MPH to a permanent site.
Steven Echelberger We are only 7,000 pounds. Our trailer is a bit taller than the average ones, and has the frame skirted in. These things lead to a larger surface to catch the wind. We have a short bed 2015 F150 and it was not fun in cross winds. I’ve discussed with a couple of dealerships and they say the switch to aluminum in 2015 was followed by new owner complaints about sway.
The Tucson anti sway electric break controler works far better than any anti sway hitch...if you talk to someone who's towed all the different trailers and the sizes and lengths he will tell you that big trailers and big fifthwheel are for situations that need to be assessed by the extremely experienced...there is a list of at least 50 factors that needs to be thoroughly evaluated.....a dealer asks what one do you like? OK hitch it up have fun....well not really but if you ask the engineer of your tow vehicle he will tell you the truth you don't want to hear...
After 4 years of nothing but problems with our Keystone we finally got rid of it. We went to Elkhart and talked to the people in customer service. They promised to help us get the repairs we needed. That never happened. We will never buy another Keystone product again!
Can you do a video on the 31bhkwe keystone cougar? I have one but I’ve noticed there are hardly any videos on it. We love ours and we love your videos!
JD, one thing you keep mis-stating . The suspension does have an equalizer just not a cushioned equalizer or enhanced. Maybe its what you mean but newbies will get the wrong impression.
When I bought my first travel trailer I made the mistake of choosing a living room that had nowhere to put a drink down when I was seated. Won't make that mistake again.
Just curious if you have or would you review the 3 top end slide in campers. I saw one video briefly on a Northern Light which is made in Canada. Definitely not like the old style slide in campers. Some now you have to have a dually F350 or F450 to haul them.
Like your videos. Not the first time I heard you say it doesn’t have a equalizer. Yes it DOES. so did the last one you said didn’t. It does have equalizer’s just not upgraded ones. Also the upgraded equalizers do not look like they will last near the time the regular ones will. Not hating on you at all keep on doing what you do.
This isn’t camping! It’s a home for gods sake! Our first mobile home my wife and I had when we were young and broke was a 12’ X 40’! I guess if you can find a place that can handle the length you could “camp” but really with this just buy a piece of property and park it. Most storage places are going to charge a premium.
I have noticed that over the past 10 years that travel trailers and fifth wheels are getting larger and heavier. I wonder at what point or how many accidents later will regulators force these companies to start putting duel wheels on travel trailers and fifth wheels like semi truck trailers have.
Hello again Big Truck! Ok lots of room for the money, but some low quality issues, like the cable actuated slides, that we all know to be problematic with only possible a few good years if not less if service. I wonder, have you ever seen manual slides?
Ger 13 NunYah I have to parrot Nathan L’s response. A dually is necessary for “hauling” capacity, not “towing” capacity. Decent, stiff sidewall SRW tires, stiffer sidewalls on the trailer, and a quality HD sway control system will keep that length in check as long as your tow vehicle isn’t short, allowing that 39ft to wag the dog.
Ok so I have searched all over but cant find the answer to my question. Why must a destination trailer be parked for long periods of time? I realize they arent "aerodynamic", but can't find a reason why you cant travel with them like a regular travel trailer. Thank you!
MsBacarra they will be taller than a normal trailer also which may restrict access to lower clearance locations. But they’re no taller than a typical 5th wheel so it may not be as big of an issue as the length and aero.
Even though my truck could tow it. Just flat out too long. More than half the places I go, it would not fit. And towing in any real weather, just would not be wise.
This camper has a lot of awesome attributes, but what is with the obsession on windows? Most people insulate over windows in cold or hot environments, these are major energy drain's, it would be nice to see more campers with less window's!
I’m in the pipeline industry and looking into getting one of these this year. What kind of setup would you recommend for me? I have a 2020 GMC Sierra (6.6 duramax) 3500 dually with about 3500-4000 pounds of payload (welding machine, flatbed, tools etc).
dedalliance1 yeah unfortunately I can’t purchase a 5th wheel due to my bed clearance. That’s why I’m looking for the biggest and best bumper pull I can get.
@@Chuy00quiles Yeah, your truck is going to pull just about anything just fine. Guess the thing is deciding if you want a park model or a traditional trailer. I've never had a park model before but from what I've heard you really wouldn't want to move it more than maybe a couple times a year, preferably never really moving it though, at least very far. Other than that the only limitations and decisions is what brand and layout do you want, and what you want to spend on one. Not sure there's any real full time rated travel trailers other than the park models but they're built more like a cabin than a trailer so from what I've heard they tend to fall apart more when towing. But if you're in Texas I'd look into models with 2 or 3 ac units because they're really not that efficient and if you only had 1 ac and it broke you might have a miserable life for a couple weeks lol. Don't really have to worry about freezing pipes though so that's good.
@@Chuy00quiles Not sure why I thought you said you were in Texas. Either way, buy one that has the appropriate insulation and features you need for your climate.
Not a fan of the kitchen layout. I like the stove near the sink for pouring or straining, don't want to check for traffic when cooking. Like the big social area to hang out and chat. Not sure what to do it the family wants to play a board game on a rainy day. Thank you for more options.
Btbrv have you seen a sundowner krawler hauler it seems nobody has done very good reviews on them ? If you ever see one I would love to watch your opinion
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I really like this one. I could definitely full time in this one!!!!!!
The colors on the inside and weird half dinning tble is a no go
I agree sully i just worry alot about security at night other then that its awesome
As a 'loner,' something like this would be good for me. Love that kitchen.
Philip Muth WØRHP that’s a lotta house for a lone wolf brother!
My all time favorite!!!!!!!love layout and colors....but would switch fridge out not fan dometic....also switch bed for queen size. Also loved what did with table and seat by door...really liked that
One benefit of that sleek front and the long length is that it allows for a good amount of space with a low drag coefficient, so if someone wants to get decent mileage at highway speeds this is a good option.
We've had the Outback 340BH for about a year now, same length and weight specs as the 341RD. Absolutely love it. A couple we travel with has the 341RD, it really reminds me of our old Cougar 32SAB. Our traveling companions love their 341RD as well!
You should check out either a Forest River Ozark or Wildwood. Tremendous value toy haulers that include Schwintek slides, Furrion appliances, power jacks and awnings, backup camera wiring, and more! I grabbed an Ozark 2700TH in the low 20s. Going to live in it full time!
We pull a 2017 jayco eagle ht 324bhts. Comes in at 38.5 ft roughly. It tows great behind our cclb 4x4 f250 6.2 with 4.30 gears. We use an equalizer 4pt 14k hitch with 2.5in shank. Setup is key on a trailer like this. We have towed it down to tennessee from NW ohio with our previous truck a Ram 6.4 hemi. It pulled well tracked straight. We plan on pulling to williamsburg VA this summer. So i guess what I am saying here is a long TT can be done no need to be afraid of them. Our trailer has a gvwr of 10995. I run Carlisle's radial trail hd tires. 15in e rated. Thought about going to 16s but the 15s have worked flawlessly so far for us. F rated tires would require a 16in wheel and frankly not needed. A 16 in e rated would have plenty of weight rating. We have had our trailer going on 4 years now. Safe travels!
The BAL accu-slide (cable driven) is the lightest weight slide-out. The LCI through-frame slide (rack & pinion) is quite heavier then the accu-slide. Keystone uses the accu-slide to help keep RV weight down, and payload capacity up.
There is no pre installed hook-ups for a washer/dryer or a combo unit in the cabinet that had shelving in it, as you suggested one could put one in! It is not an ‘optional’ item either. So a shopper should not assume because you say so. That Is a ‘maybe’ if a buyer can or find someone to install all the plumbing for one, and that means not just the hot and cold piping, but also running it to the grey tank for draining. And electrical wiring too. And like all trailers I’m sure it would be challenging project cheers 🍻
i like this rv floor plan maybe some minor tweeks to suit my needs
MSRP: $54k but can probably get up to $20k off that
Length: 39’
My favorite part is that swapping the 50" TV for a 75" would be a piece of cake.
That is a nice floor plan for a TT, very fiver like for those of us with 3/4 ton and below. Another Outback to take a look at is the 335CG, It has some really cool features. Ron Hoover has one in San Antonio if you find yourself up that way.
Also I think I'd prefer a queen bed with more standing room on either side
Wow i love the living room finally the living room is seperate from the kitchen an wherever u sit in the living room u can all see the tv I've watched hours of these vids an this is only the 2nd one i've seen this way
Nice, but space "usage" could have been better. The table could be L shaped, running along where bench is around to back of recliners, and two chairs would be enough. Also could easily turn and use the other part of the counter for a desk/work area. Combo W&D's? Not a fan. Want stackable or side by side. Stove, kind of in LR area more than in Kitchen area. Sorta weird but could deal, just make changes myself. For me tho, the room for W&D is non-negotiable . Think I'll keep looking. Ty
That is 1 long TT. The floor plan is very nice. I also like all the head room. Thanks for sharing JD great review.
Great show! .... With something like this, I LOVE being able to say.... "Feeds 9, sleeps 2!" awesome!
Bathrooms smaller than I thought. The cheaped out on led but put in self levellers. Also imo that length of trailer perhaps should have triple axles. Also agreed about cable slides
2016 freedom express 320bhds is what I have. It’s all but 37’ without the hitch and bumper. It’s super stable to pull which makes it great. Sometimes can be a pain to back in at a tight campground
Thing has cable slides, incandescent lighting and all sorts of cut corners. It’s the camping world special. Camping World backs the manufactures into a corner on the price they will pay for a unit and they cut corners to keep their bottom line margins up.
Have you noticed that led lights will ultimately get your eyes aching and give you a headache. Good old incandescent lights for the win
richlinlaw yeah if you’re a weakling haha
Long as a train huh. Congrats on getting me to roll my eyes
I realy like the livingroom and kitchen. Very nice
Love this layout and colors. One of the best TT I have seen. Needs cover on the front window. It will get chipped.
Very good review. Overall I like the RV. I would replace the odd looking dinette with a free standing table and folding chairs. The table would have folding sides to minimize space when not used.
The one dinette bench has really handy storage underneath. I like the table that you can use for kitchen prep without having the rest of the dinette in the way! And you can have chairs if you need them.
Very nice travel trailer.
Finally a company that gets it Right day/night roller shades extra large range top and “ vented hood!!!!! above it“ Why the ridiculously expensive fifth wheels don’t have a vents above the gas range I’ll never understand personally I don’t think they care or they’re not smart enough? the other thing I noticed about this model as it has as much storage space as you could build into it everywhere they could they did. Which proves some of these companies are just about profits I am 85% likely to buy this exact model for summer camping just because all the small stuff is done right.
It's good that Keystone is trying new ideas with the floorplan for their long travel trailer. A free-standing table in the dinette space would be better. There's something above the range that looks like an exhaust hood. But, there's no exhaust vent outside. Watching this review, I get the impression this is an interim (read: unfinished) design....like they weren't close to completion and came up against a 'production needs to start NOW!' deadline and went with what they had.
Once again nicely done sir!! I have a 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel. Limited on towing capacity. Would love a small 5th wheel but limited to a 1000 pound pin weight. A travel trailer with a weight distribution hitch may be my best option. Not many options for me 5th wheel wise. Thank you again!!
Can you check and see if Ron Hoover RV has an Outback 291ubh in stock that you can review? It's a new floorplan that has a hidden pantry behind the entertainment center. It looks pretty cool but I can't find any good walkthroughs showing it.
Hey JD, the wife and I were just down in TX on vacation. We went and checked out some rv places and found an interesting floorplan. A Volante 370BR, 5th whl, with a full cocktail bar area next to the kitchen. It was at ExploreUSA RV by Alvin,TX.
I feel like a dually would probably be a must for this trailer
Richie Voss Yep
Dive Bar Casanova for 10k pounds? You could f250 this yacht or even the f150 could tow I think 12k lol
I have this trailer and tow it with a 2019 GMC 3500, single rear wheel with absolutely no problems.
If towing this camper with a half ton of any make, I think it would be safer to tow with the longest wheel base possible to cut down on swaying on the open highway. Of course, you give up the ability to easily turn corners in town or get into that smaller gas station. I pull a 28' ultra lite fifth wheel with a super cab F-150 4x4. We don't 'long haul' across the country, but like moving around a little closer to home. Some highway, some two lanes into towns, and eventually get to a remote camp area. Just this past summer we saw a camper trailer tipped on her side in the highway median.
@Red Nexican That is the best part 😃
"If you can't get along with her in 26 feet, you can't get along with her in 40!" A friend of mine, new to the RV world, ask my Father-in-law, RV'd since the 60's, if u can call an VW bus an RV, about up sizing to a bigger coach! LMAO!" Their RV of choice was a 26-28 class C, they put over 140k miles on two, then had the last one rebuilt stem to stern and did it again! Their last trip was from San Antonio Tx to Alaska , and back, third one, he was 83!
This would be a great RV for folks that mite be slightly physically challenged, bad knees, hips or backs. Those big Five'rs r nice, but the step ups and downs can be a problem, I live in a 35' Carri-Lite Emerald F/W and at 71 the steps up and down to bath and bed r sometimes a problem! Most only move a couple of times a year and often have it moved by a transporter.
I enjoy ur honest "walk rounds ", I sold RV's for 7-8 years and always was truthful, I used my 20 plus years RV experience , not sales pitches. I never degraded other products, just explained to them why my product was better. The ego'rs polished their plagues on the wall while I went to the bank........
If I was into these land trains the interior is nice. I love the colors. The floor is beautiful. I think it would need a third AC unit and the tv should have came with the master. But I guess if someone is truly getting 20k off this mammoth I would gripe lol. But the trailer I’ll eventually get will be off road able. Already have a trailer in mind. But I sure do love watching these reviews. Great job and you listed even con I would have listed. Those baby tires would need to go!
To me, this is a very nice layout for a couple who will be traveling from RV Park to RV Park. I don’t see this being useful for visiting camp grounds and national or state parks.
I would also suggest that it be towed by a 3/4 ton at a minimum, and preferably a dually. I also imagine you’d absolutely need a Hensley hitch to deal with the potential for sway with something this long. Just about any wind at all would be a nightmare with anything lighter than a 3/4 ton dually.
great floor plan - more and more it seems 5er floor plans are coming to the TT designs.
This trailer is sold in my area at an advertised price of $33,995 and I am sure the dealership that sells them will do better on the price. I wonder if this size trailer is more for parking some place for the camping season to be used rather than towing it all over the country? By the time someone with a long wheel base crew cab pickup “hopefully will use” it’s going to be a pain to get in and out of places.
My son has a 40 foot long Freightliner Totter home that he tows his 44 foot 4 car stacker with and the only place he can get fuel are truck stops unless he unhitches it. He has 160 gallon fuel capacity at 7-9 mpg so he can go from race track to race track without the need to refuel that often. His trailer is a bumper pull but with his totter home having such a long wheelbase and it’s rear axle being so close to its rear endit handles his trailer very well. I sure did get side tracked but my point was a longer wheel base tow vehicle the better. Thanks
I looked at an Outback before we bought ours. Bit too heavy for my truck, cable slides, no independent suspension and the warranty on the 6 point auto leveling was only a year. Did have a gear in electric stabilizer last season and when I called the Company to order it they actually sent a new one free. I was 2 months past. Lippert Components type
That seems like a not bad price.
are these models available without the front window?
I really like this layout! I also like the colors inside and out. I would do one love seat though, and two sets of rocking theater chairs. The other love seat would be a desk or display center. I would also change the fridge, maybe do an electric fridge instead of a gas fridge. I would probably do a second booth seat, but a shorter one. The combo unit as far as washer and dryer goes is not so bad. So long as clothes get cleaned, right? I would do pocket doors, too. Those regular doors use too much space.
I wonder if this brand has another version of this model that is perhaps a bit wider, maybe a mid-bunk feature or a toy hauler feature? I haven't seen your video yet featuring a warning about toy haulers, so I need to check that out. I'm curious about a half bath option or a fifth wheel option too. It would dramatically change some layouts but . . . I don't know, I'm curios what it would look like. Is there a video you have already that is a good mix of those things?
Reminds me of the movie "The Long, Long Trailer" Love the cadaver tray.
That's a great movie
The movie The Long Long Trailer with Lucille Ball & Ricky Ricardo was hilarious .
I'm so happy you made this comment! I had forgotten about this movie!
I don’t care what anyone says I will never buy another trailer with cable driven slides. I had to lemon law a Heartland North Trail where the slide out broke 3 times and the last time ripped out of the wall completely. This would not be fun to tow my POS Heartland was about 35’ number to hitch and it was a handful with a robust hitch, weight distribution bars, and anti away setup.
At nearly 40 feet long, I was expecting a bunk room.
Ain’t you the expectant one...
@@stevenotes3996 Ok... "surprised" there isn't a bunk room. :-p
that would be the Outback 340BH.
Nope a mobile studio apartment with a shitty floor plan dinette behind the couch
I knew one day I would hear you drop an “F” bomb when talking about upgrading tires!!!! Kidding! But, woo-boy, I would be worried about those tires, too, on that big thing.
Its amazing how much more inexpensive and lighter this is compared to a fifth wheel.
That is a really nice travel trailer! I could definitely see myself in it, but would need a bigger truck.
Very nice!
How you doing brother long-time follower. I watched your inverter install and thought I would share with you and your followers a recent install I did.
I am the shop manager at audio video Creations had a customer come in requesting his inverter a 6000 watt to be installed in a Chevy 3500 Express.
What we do is called a big 3 upgrade what consists of upgrading the alternator charging wire from a 8 gauge to a 4 gauge and also all the ground wires to 4 gauge this helps out with less resistance which means less Heat then I run both power and ground 4 ga to the reserve battery which is a dry cell battery then 0 gauge to the inverter all positive wire runs have 300 amp fuse breakers on them there is a lot more to this install but just a brief description I will send you the video and some pictures if you like just thought I would share with you brother love the channel always watching. Oh PS can't wait for the Tampa super RV show.
I always hear you talking about the A/C units but not heaters. Are these suitable for cold weather?
I’m digging that interior layout. I’d be worried about the build quality though
Good looking trailer. I like the three areas of family, kitchen and bedroom.
Is there a model like this but with a second bath?
Closing on ours Saturday the 13th.
Nice rear living room, but the gdrv reflection 315rlts puts it to shame close Weight division but the living room is much larger
Much nicer than the dark brown cabinets! You lost me with the walk through bathroom. Great bedroom.
Can an RV be set up long term on its auto-leveling system or should it be blocked up?
With over thirty years years in RVing I would say yes!
I think it could be done either way but would likely be more stable for multiple inhabitants by blocking it up. The drawback would be the longer time needed for prepping for towing if you had to bug out.
Today's word boys and girls is TRAILER SWAY. Can you say TRAILER SWAY ?? I know you can!! .......I would only be willing to tow this trailer one time at no more than 30 MPH to a permanent site.
I’d be looking for a seriously robust anti-sway hitch setup for this unit. It will catch a lot of side wind on the highway. What do you think?
Agreed. Something like a Hensley or Propride would be best, followed by the Equalizer or Reese Dual Cam
Big Truck Big RV Thanks. I upgraded to a Reese Dual Cam last summer for our 30 foot TT, it was a night and day difference compared to just WD.
Steven Echelberger We are only 7,000 pounds. Our trailer is a bit taller than the average ones, and has the frame skirted in. These things lead to a larger surface to catch the wind. We have a short bed 2015 F150 and it was not fun in cross winds. I’ve discussed with a couple of dealerships and they say the switch to aluminum in 2015 was followed by new owner complaints about sway.
The Tucson anti sway electric break controler works far better than any anti sway hitch...if you talk to someone who's towed all the different trailers and the sizes and lengths he will tell you that big trailers and big fifthwheel are for situations that need to be assessed by the extremely experienced...there is a list of at least 50 factors that needs to be thoroughly evaluated.....a dealer asks what one do you like? OK hitch it up have fun....well not really but if you ask the engineer of your tow vehicle he will tell you the truth you don't want to hear...
@@LifeonOURtime Short bed half ton should only be towing around 5500 Lbs
Need to look at the Dutchmen voltage 4205 I think you’ll like that floor plan
Rockwood 8298 has a similar setup with a rear living room and a dinette set up like this one.
But it is a 5th wheel right? Not apples to apples...
After 4 years of nothing but problems with our Keystone we finally got rid of it. We went to Elkhart and talked to the people in customer service. They promised to help us get the repairs we needed. That never happened. We will never buy another Keystone product again!
Can you do a video on the 31bhkwe keystone cougar? I have one but I’ve noticed there are hardly any videos on it. We love ours and we love your videos!
Can I tow it with a mid-size truck?
JD, one thing you keep mis-stating . The suspension does have an equalizer just not a cushioned equalizer or enhanced. Maybe its what you mean but newbies will get the wrong impression.
When I bought my first travel trailer I made the mistake of choosing a living room that had nowhere to put a drink down when I was seated. Won't make that mistake again.
Just curious if you have or would you review the 3 top end slide in campers. I saw one video briefly on a Northern Light which is made in Canada. Definitely not like the old style slide in campers. Some now you have to have a dually F350 or F450 to haul them.
Super nice
40 foot but no bunkhouse? Rather bring more people with me.
What would be a realistic or ideal tow vehicle for this? Is a dually a requirement?
My family has a old outback
Like your videos. Not the first time I heard you say it doesn’t have a equalizer. Yes it DOES. so did the last one you said didn’t. It does have equalizer’s just not upgraded ones. Also the upgraded equalizers do not look like they will last near the time the regular ones will. Not hating on you at all keep on doing what you do.
Max tow baby !!!!!!
This isn’t camping! It’s a home for gods sake! Our first mobile home my wife and I had when we were young and broke was a 12’ X 40’! I guess if you can find a place that can handle the length you could “camp” but really with this just buy a piece of property and park it. Most storage places are going to charge a premium.
The trailer my grandparents have is 41 ft
I have noticed that over the past 10 years that travel trailers and fifth wheels are getting larger and heavier. I wonder at what point or how many accidents later will regulators force these companies to start putting duel wheels on travel trailers and fifth wheels like semi truck trailers have.
Some large carriers are going to super singles
JAYCO STILL MAKE THE NICEST FOR THE LOWER END PRICE POINTS.
Hello again Big Truck! Ok lots of room for the money, but some low quality issues, like the cable actuated slides, that we all know to be problematic with only possible a few good years if not less if service. I wonder, have you ever seen manual slides?
No LED lights? Strange BEAUTIFUL but reaaaaally big tho!
Where was the Hugh window? Not in the bedroom and not in living room?
DAMN THATS NICE!!
Oof! That booth/dinette should be where the rest of the kitchen is. Why would you put half of your kitchen in a slide out?!
What is wrong with cable driven slides?
You need a dually for that!
Negative
Do u have any good idea?
Yeah I tow a trailer very similar to this with a properly equipped gas F250. A dually is surely not needed. I commented above on our setup. Cheers!
Ger 13 NunYah I have to parrot Nathan L’s response. A dually is necessary for “hauling” capacity, not “towing” capacity. Decent, stiff sidewall SRW tires, stiffer sidewalls on the trailer, and a quality HD sway control system will keep that length in check as long as your tow vehicle isn’t short, allowing that 39ft to wag the dog.
I can say I don’t like this one until I heard the price. If they’d put a washer and dryer stackable, we would look into this one.
Ok so I have searched all over but cant find the answer to my question. Why must a destination trailer be parked for long periods of time? I realize they arent "aerodynamic", but can't find a reason why you cant travel with them like a regular travel trailer. Thank you!
MsBacarra they will be taller than a normal trailer also which may restrict access to lower clearance locations. But they’re no taller than a typical 5th wheel so it may not be as big of an issue as the length and aero.
Even though my truck could tow it. Just flat out too long. More than half the places I go, it would not fit. And towing in any real weather, just would not be wise.
I tow a 38’ it’s not that bad... it’s all about the experience... not to mention my truck is 22’... 60’ is fine if you have been doing it for a while
I feel that with almost 40 feet they dropped the ball on the floor plan there’s so much dead space
This camper has a lot of awesome attributes, but what is with the obsession on windows? Most people insulate over windows in cold or hot environments, these are major energy drain's, it would be nice to see more campers with less window's!
I’m in the pipeline industry and looking into getting one of these this year. What kind of setup would you recommend for me? I have a 2020 GMC Sierra (6.6 duramax) 3500 dually with about 3500-4000 pounds of payload (welding machine, flatbed, tools etc).
Sounds like you can buy whatever you want, other than a fifth wheel if you have too many tools in the bed, may not be enough clearance.
dedalliance1 yeah unfortunately I can’t purchase a 5th wheel due to my bed clearance. That’s why I’m looking for the biggest and best bumper pull I can get.
How does one get into the pipeline jobs?
@@Chuy00quiles Yeah, your truck is going to pull just about anything just fine. Guess the thing is deciding if you want a park model or a traditional trailer. I've never had a park model before but from what I've heard you really wouldn't want to move it more than maybe a couple times a year, preferably never really moving it though, at least very far.
Other than that the only limitations and decisions is what brand and layout do you want, and what you want to spend on one.
Not sure there's any real full time rated travel trailers other than the park models but they're built more like a cabin than a trailer so from what I've heard they tend to fall apart more when towing.
But if you're in Texas I'd look into models with 2 or 3 ac units because they're really not that efficient and if you only had 1 ac and it broke you might have a miserable life for a couple weeks lol. Don't really have to worry about freezing pipes though so that's good.
@@Chuy00quiles Not sure why I thought you said you were in Texas. Either way, buy one that has the appropriate insulation and features you need for your climate.
Looks dangerous!lol. New rv'er UA-cam videos. "Oops I think I hit something ".
So you can't see out the front window?
Cute
I do like having access to the refrigerator without having any slides out.
Yes, a very good point, been a problem since the first slid-outs!
Can the table or the love seats be turned into other places for people to sleep.
I guess the “window in the front isn’t a window?
Not a fan of the kitchen layout. I like the stove near the sink for pouring or straining, don't want to check for traffic when cooking. Like the big social area to hang out and chat. Not sure what to do it the family wants to play a board game on a rainy day.
Thank you for more options.
Love it
Btbrv have you seen a sundowner krawler hauler it seems nobody has done very good reviews on them ? If you ever see one I would love to watch your opinion
that's what she said
I would have liked pocket doors and not crazy about the dinette