Cassette toilets are always shown how easy they are to handle when empty. Could you please do a demo when the cassette is completely filled. Just use plain water. This way your viewers could see how they handle in the real world.
That's actually a great idea, let the buying public see how it operates real world, instead of showing it light and empty, then you can decide if the system is appropriate for you.
Option B - buy a used Tahoe, Durango, or Suburban for $30,000. Get a Planet Fitness or Anytime Fitness membership for $20-40 a month to workout and shower and get changed. Fold down the seats and put a mattress in the back. Deck it out. Save the $100,000 for traveling and hotels.
@@Eric-R hipsters with remote jobs who like the idea of living in a jail cell on wheels. I see these being traded in constantly. It’s a fun UA-cam fantasy that isn’t real.
Great performance camper-van for a single person. Transit Trail is engineered for spirited adventure. It features a 3.5L Ford EcoBoost V6 engine that delivers 310 horsepower @ 5,000 RPM, 400 LB.-FT of torque @2500 RPM*, dual batteries and an optional extended fuel range tank that extends your drive. And with a 10-speed transmission with 5 selectable drive modes, almost no road is off limits. This sounds like a great all year around usable class-b van that fits still on a standard size parking space 😁
As long as you can fit Ben & Jerry in the freezer, it's good! I like that you can open the fridge from both sides, but why would I open the fridge from the bathroom???Pros- Toilet paper holder (it's the little things!) The detachable stove- ClassB-er's dont' need a full time stove. Having extra counter space makes it feel more open. Cons- Price is still too high! All the seats look very uncomfortable and no place for a garbage can. Until you said something, I was thinking how similar it was to the Rize, except better placed fridge.
Nice small van. For one person in van life, this is a winer. Love the removable burner. You can use it on the flip out table for outdoor use, or have it tucked away if you are just doing a salad or a microwave meal. Great idea!
Hi Matt and Becky! My dislikes are the shower handle the bed when you go to make it. My likes are the refrigerator for the size of the van, storage, and counter size. Thank you Matt and Becky! Good luck at the Rv show! Love you Matt and Becky!
I like the counter space, the van color, and the color of the interior. Also like how tall this van seems and that it is all wheel drive. The bed/couch situation sucks, even though I would currently be a solo traveler I would not want to sleep on it.
Nomadic Introvert has her pro master with that layout and she just uses the the bed without pulling it out because it’s wide enough without the back cushions.
if Becky's feet are dangling and she is 5'10" most people will be in trouble being comfortable. I value comfort. i, personally would prefer an outdoor, between the rear doors shower hook up. i would be in the hospital within hours with that bike rack kickback. Love the solar power, counter top and storage inside.
OMG!! I am in love with this rig!! ❤❤❤ I would give anything for this!! It's just a dream.wa,wa,wa. I can't even afford a used tent! Year after year, I keep ŵatching these videos and keep dreaming, going to be 69 in July. Maybe one day I'll stop! But then I would miss Matt, Andrea and Becky! Oh Becky hi from Mason, Mi. Just s. of Lansing!!
I have a Class B and use the full amount of Liquify for best effect. It works on TP but there's still a bit of odor. I've never noticed the orange fragrance!
Love this rig, with its big (for a B) fridge, great sales price and off road ability I might be able to put up with that nightmare of a bed. I'd probably throw all those cushions in a dump and replace them with a futon mattress or hammock maybe. It's a good start, maybe the next iteration will grab me.
You have to dump a cassette toilet every day or two instead of a week or two, so that bottle of liquify is going to cost a whole lot more for a cassette toilet😂
@@BrittMFH That’s great👍5 gallons may work for one person that uses the campground toilets during the day and only uses the cassette toilet at night, but if my wife and I only use our camper’s bathroom I have to empty my 30 gallon black tank at least once a week, especially if it’s hot and I’m drinking beer😂
Good comments Matt. Only for single. The tube mounted to driver side should be mounted underneath. The toilet vent is on side (not good for odors). House battery at 400 not much. Awkward on storing induction, and high microwaves are not safe. Love the transit trail but Thor needs to rethink this one more.
OMG, they are STILL putting the gravity fill on the INSIDE. When will they learn? Every time you fill your fresh water tank, from the inside or outside, water will come shooting out of that and flood your van. This is almost a Scope/Rize 18M on a Ford Chassis. Still one of the best floorplans ever (Hymer Axion).
@@Becky_Milarch Typical of Thor attention to detail, look where they placed the grab cutout @6:20 and the laminate they've chosen is already showing signs of fray on a vehicle that's still new. That Jenga-mess of a bed is ridiculous.
Really liked this Ford Transit Trail chassis. Solo shorter person---didn't like the couch/bed at all...needs to be shorter or plan to sit in the revolving passenger seat, which, likely, is best idea. Colors are super. Short size vehicle for visiting museum parking lots, etc. I would like this van if I won it. 😎😎😎
I would like to know what Matt thinks about the Wingman Wisdom clips that are also on UA-cam. Wingman Wisdom seems to be against people that are buying RV's without any or proper knowledge of what they are getting into.
Public is apprehensive about Thor as a whole, but it's mostly contained to their customer service i.e. how well you are treated after your purchase? This is not a bad build for the money, it's great for one person, you don't even have to open the bed, the cabinets have rough wood and yes will dissolve after a few months of getting wet. Simple fix with a bottle of nail polish which is enamel, dab it along the tops/bottoms a few times--waterproofing issue solved ! Not a fan of $30 1 burner Amazon induction ? $130 get you a nice gas dometic DS1 problem 2 solved. Then you can make spaghetti with sauce without eliminating one of the two ingredients.Move the cut out of that little door thats hard to open to the right-magnet to the left,problem solved. As a business owner I found that employees can give a company a bad name such as customer service, they're human and make mistakes but if they continue making the same one over and over again then one must remove them and hit the refresh button.If Thor wants to get back in the ring and be a contender it may take time,and this Tampa show will tell by their sales orders. I personally like Thor products, I always have and I am in the market to buy and might consider them, if they're trying to fix they're issues. I love Matt and Becky because they're nothing but 100% honest and upfront with everyone and everything. 🙂
When you are making a presentation, I respectfully suggest that you have the camera directed at the item of interest instead of the presenter. Standing in front of the camera blocks the view of the item that you are talking about. We cannot see the item in PERSPECTIVE (in relation to other items around it) because the camera is being moved around so fast and back and forth between the item and the presenter.
Matt, you've upgraded cameras several times but you've not addressed the greatest need - the audio. It's very hard to hear Becky - or you when she has the camera. I like the chassis, the counter, the storage - but hate the sofa/bed. Becky's not able to put her feet on the floor which means it's a poor design.
Sorry, but $130,000 for a tiny Class B with an impossible to make, unmake and store your bedding on a daily basis bed😳combined with a one burner cooktop and a tiny wet bath that you can’t shower in along with a cheap plastic cassette toilet is a total dealbreaker😩
I love this layout but Thor always misses the mark. No Max air fan on the ceiling. First time I’ve not seen one in a class B. You need the ceiling fan to draw all the hot air out of these metal boxes. Thor did the same thing on the Rise which has the same layout. But this time, no window that opens on the driver side. So unable to get Cross ventilation. Dealbreaker for me.
I don’t know why they did the bed like they did. No reason to move the big cushion. Just pull the bed frame, move flat little cushions to the space you just created and angled cushions are pillows. Takes 20sec solo.
That puzzle bed is awful. I think the Transit Trail chassis would be awesome with a Solis PX layout. The Palladium has lots of storage, but it's all drawers and cabinets...basically no room for gear. On a 4x4 B van, that's kind of dumb.
Love the Truma, but overall I’m disappointed. The bed is kinda a gong show, and nothing seems innovative in there. The Transit platform is interesting, but I don’t see anything new or clever n the design. Too bad. And 400 amp hours with AC? Is there solar?
For 129 grand you could buy a small home in my area WTF. I have 5 acres with a manufactured home for 100k good god. And that supposedly with a discount?
The only thing I don't like about is all the cutlouts and stuff on the driver side it looks really ugly. They should hide those on panels or put them in the back esp the water fill points.
Wonder what latest status is on Recall per KBB on 23-24 transit trail dated 4/2/2024... "Ford tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that those all-terrain tires may not have sufficient clearance from the scratch-resistant wheel arch liners. Ford’s filing says, “Due to insufficient packaging allowance, the front tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange under certain vehicle loading, steering angle, and braking conditions.” A tire can wear quickly when repeatedly rubbed against a wheel liner. “Repeated contact of a front tire with the wheel arch liner and body flange may lead to rapid air loss and tread-belt separation, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash,” Ford notes. Ford says it knows of no accidents but has received five warranty reports, ten field reports, and one owner report related to the problem. Ford is still working on a remedy. When it comes, it will be free. By law, dealers never charge for recall repairs." Gearjunkie said on 4/26/24: "Tire rubbing on the fenders, fender well, and frame can lead to tire failure. Any rapid loss of tire pressure is, of course, a massive safety hazard. Ford's remedy for this issue is to replace the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT Tires (LT245/75R16E 120/116S) with a tire with a size designation of 235/65R16C."
Cassette toilets are always shown how easy they are to handle when empty. Could you please do a demo when the cassette is completely filled. Just use plain water. This way your viewers could see how they handle in the real world.
That's actually a great idea, let the buying public see how it operates real world, instead of showing it light and empty, then you can decide if the system is appropriate for you.
FYI there are numerous UA-cam videos showing how to empty and care for cassette toilets. Just search for cassette toilet and they will pop up.
Or you could just empty it when it's just half full... So you don't have to struggle so much...
This.
Use chocolate milk…
Option B - buy a used Tahoe, Durango, or Suburban for $30,000. Get a Planet Fitness or Anytime Fitness membership for $20-40 a month to workout and shower and get changed. Fold down the seats and put a mattress in the back. Deck it out. Save the $100,000 for traveling and hotels.
you'd save more like $150,000. That sucker STARTS at $178,500! Who is paying these sky-high prices?
@@Eric-R hipsters with remote jobs who like the idea of living in a jail cell on wheels. I see these being traded in constantly. It’s a fun UA-cam fantasy that isn’t real.
@@Eric-Ryou Obviously didn’t pay Attention, factory price 129000😂😂
Great performance camper-van for a single person. Transit Trail is engineered for spirited adventure. It features a 3.5L Ford EcoBoost V6 engine that delivers 310 horsepower @ 5,000 RPM, 400 LB.-FT of torque @2500 RPM*, dual batteries and an optional extended fuel range tank that extends your drive. And with a 10-speed transmission with 5 selectable drive modes, almost no road is off limits. This sounds like a great all year around usable class-b van that fits still on a standard size parking space 😁
As long as you can fit Ben & Jerry in the freezer, it's good! I like that you can open the fridge from both sides, but why would I open the fridge from the bathroom???Pros- Toilet paper holder (it's the little things!) The detachable stove- ClassB-er's dont' need a full time stove. Having extra counter space makes it feel more open. Cons- Price is still too high! All the seats look very uncomfortable and no place for a garbage can. Until you said something, I was thinking how similar it was to the Rize, except better placed fridge.
Nice small van. For one person in van life, this is a winer. Love the removable burner. You can use it on the flip out table for outdoor use, or have it tucked away if you are just doing a salad or a microwave meal. Great idea!
Can you do a video on the 1920 floorplan?
Hi Matt and Becky! My dislikes are the shower handle the bed when you go to make it. My likes are the refrigerator for the size of the van, storage, and counter size. Thank you Matt and Becky! Good luck at the Rv show! Love you Matt and Becky!
You’re the best! ❤
@@Becky_Milarch
You are the best too! You are great at showing the B Vans.
I like the counter space, the van color, and the color of the interior. Also like how tall this van seems and that it is all wheel drive. The bed/couch situation sucks, even though I would currently be a solo traveler I would not want to sleep on it.
Nomadic Introvert has her pro master with that layout and she just uses the the bed without pulling it out because it’s wide enough without the back cushions.
Yep,take my little house out to the woods. Maybe go fishing or something. Maybe just ride and look 😊
if Becky's feet are dangling and she is 5'10" most people will be in trouble being comfortable. I value comfort. i, personally would prefer an outdoor, between the rear doors shower hook up. i would be in the hospital within hours with that bike rack kickback. Love the solar power, counter top and storage inside.
OMG!! I am in love with this rig!! ❤❤❤ I would give anything for this!! It's just a dream.wa,wa,wa. I can't even afford a used tent! Year after year, I keep ŵatching these videos and keep dreaming, going to be 69 in July. Maybe one day I'll stop! But then I would miss Matt, Andrea and Becky! Oh Becky hi from Mason, Mi. Just s. of Lansing!!
I'm in the same boat.
Hello back from MI!!! Thanks for watching!
I have a Class B and use the full amount of Liquify for best effect. It works on TP but there's still a bit of odor. I've never noticed the orange fragrance!
Love this rig, with its big (for a B) fridge, great sales price and off road ability I might be able to put up with that nightmare of a bed. I'd probably throw all those cushions in a dump and replace them with a futon mattress or hammock maybe. It's a good start, maybe the next iteration will grab me.
I like that the frig is off the floor. I hate that cassette toilet and all the exposed attachments on the side. Wish I could be there.
One bottle of Liquify will last you 30 DUMPS 9:25. Matt is still my hero!
You have to dump a cassette toilet every day or two instead of a week or two, so that bottle of liquify is going to cost a whole lot more for a cassette toilet😂
@@stevez340I dump mine every week. It's not even full then.
@@BrittMFH That’s great👍5 gallons may work for one person that uses the campground toilets during the day and only uses the cassette toilet at night, but if my wife and I only use our camper’s bathroom I have to empty my 30 gallon black tank at least once a week, especially if it’s hot and I’m drinking beer😂
Good comments Matt. Only for single. The tube mounted to driver side should be mounted underneath. The toilet vent is on side (not good for odors). House battery at 400 not much. Awkward on storing induction, and high microwaves are not safe. Love the transit trail but Thor needs to rethink this one more.
Agree with "high microwaves are not safe." Absolutely.
OMG, they are STILL putting the gravity fill on the INSIDE. When will they learn? Every time you fill your fresh water tank, from the inside or outside, water will come shooting out of that and flood your van.
This is almost a Scope/Rize 18M on a Ford Chassis. Still one of the best floorplans ever (Hymer Axion).
Has Thor improved their quality?
Yes!!!!!! 🙌
@@Becky_Milarch Typical of Thor attention to detail, look where they placed the grab cutout @6:20 and the laminate they've chosen is already showing signs of fray on a vehicle that's still new. That Jenga-mess of a bed is ridiculous.
“Lock it like it’s hot”. Matt, you never fail to make me laugh, sir.
Unless you're 6 and 1/2 ft tall that high sofa is a complete deal-breaker.
Thanks , I'll take it. #tallpeoplerule
It's the 18m floorplan on a Ford. My new favorite. Love b vans. Mine is a homemade lol. Bed Jenga lol.
It’s almost an exact clone of the Rize / Scope. Are there any ventilation fans in the van?
Coachmen crosstrail 20XG review please
Mat!!! You’re looking slim n trim! Good Job!
I love the way bakie’s fakest smile 😂😂😂😂 because boss will see this so need to act nice 😂
Put a pop top on it and I think it would be pretty great. 👍
That bed building was pure comedy
The only thing that kinda bugs me is all those drawer handles sicking out in the already narrow walkway.
I didn't think about that at first, but you're absolutely right.
Well, that’s a chaotic couple. 😂😂😂😂
Really liked this Ford Transit Trail chassis. Solo shorter person---didn't like the couch/bed at all...needs to be shorter or plan to sit in the revolving passenger seat, which, likely, is best idea. Colors are super. Short size vehicle for visiting museum parking lots, etc. I would like this van if I won it. 😎😎😎
Love you two together! Have fun this weekend! I'll be thinking of you from NorCal!
Very nice! 👍🤘Thank you! Thank you! 🧡🍊🧡
Thank you for watching!
I love this unit. I don't understand if there's propane on board. Why isn't there a propane cook top.
I would like to know what Matt thinks about the Wingman Wisdom clips that are also on UA-cam. Wingman Wisdom seems to be against people that are buying RV's without any or proper knowledge of what they are getting into.
Public is apprehensive about Thor as a whole, but it's mostly contained to their customer service i.e. how well you are treated after your purchase? This is not a bad build for the money, it's great for one person, you don't even have to open the bed, the cabinets have rough wood and yes will dissolve after a few months of getting wet. Simple fix with a bottle of nail polish which is enamel, dab it along the tops/bottoms a few times--waterproofing issue solved ! Not a fan of $30 1 burner Amazon induction ? $130 get you a nice gas dometic DS1 problem 2 solved. Then you can make spaghetti with sauce without eliminating one of the two ingredients.Move the cut out of that little door thats hard to open to the right-magnet to the left,problem solved. As a business owner I found that employees can give a company a bad name such as customer service, they're human and make mistakes but if they continue making the same one over and over again then one must remove them and hit the refresh button.If Thor wants to get back in the ring and be a contender it may take time,and this Tampa show will tell by their sales orders. I personally like Thor products, I always have and I am in the market to buy and might consider them, if they're trying to fix they're issues. I love Matt and Becky because they're nothing but 100% honest and upfront with everyone and everything. 🙂
When you are making a presentation, I respectfully suggest that you have the camera directed at the item of interest instead of the presenter. Standing in front of the camera blocks the view of the item that you are talking about. We cannot see the item in PERSPECTIVE (in relation to other items around it) because the camera is being moved around so fast and back and forth between the item and the presenter.
Battery vent next to the water connections BTW.
I have a MB 19L Class B. Believe me, they are all for solo travelers other than maybe a 20 year old couple.
Matt, you've upgraded cameras several times but you've not addressed the greatest need - the audio. It's very hard to hear Becky - or you when she has the camera. I like the chassis, the counter, the storage - but hate the sofa/bed. Becky's not able to put her feet on the floor which means it's a poor design.
Love these videos. By chance are you all going to appear at the Louisville Boat & RV Show next week at all?
No table top? Good for one. Like the sofa/bed.
The layout showed a table in the beginning.
I love it but it would be even better if it has pop up tent also 😊
Just curious. Why do you like about the pop ups. They seem a bit fragile to me.
How do I open my door without a key for myself and stop anyone else to open it ? How to security my vehicle so only I may open and lock it up?
I love this unit!
It’s a scope 18m on a ford chassis. Big whoop
The refrigerator is great!
Where is the plug-in for the induction?
I like this van a lot except for one thing: no work table.
Love that plug matt😂😂😂😂❤
HEY MATT, IS WINGAMM RV THERE? DID ANY USA BUYERS GET THEIR WINGAMM RVS YET?
Amazing ❤
That sofa looks so uncomfortable
Front looks like a Bronco
Is liquefy safe for septic systems..m
where is the propane fill ??
Why don't you show any on the Ram chassis
Becky is 5' 10" and her feet were swinging.😢 counter top is nice. Fix the bed couch and I would like it
This is thor scope 18M. But I like the scope better.
Is that a 2500 or 3500 chassis.
Hey Matt, you forgot to tell us if it’s all wheel drive
Yes, the Ford and new Mercedes are AWD.❤
Class A video can be 20 minutes. Trailers are 15ish. CLASS Bs are 40 minutes.
Two things, one that bed sucks and two it's a Thor.
I would buy one from Becky but the bed is way to small.
Sorry, but $130,000 for a tiny Class B with an impossible to make, unmake and store your bedding on a daily basis bed😳combined with a one burner cooktop and a tiny wet bath that you can’t shower in along with a cheap plastic cassette toilet is a total dealbreaker😩
Thor still hasn’t come up with a better bed system for these units, without fighting with 14 cushions? Fail.
Lots of bad quality reviews on Thor products...
If Thor are involved stay away…
Sadly yes.
I love this layout but Thor always misses the mark. No Max air fan on the ceiling. First time I’ve not seen one in a class B. You need the ceiling fan to draw all the hot air out of these metal boxes. Thor did the same thing on the Rise which has the same layout. But this time, no window that opens on the driver side. So unable to get Cross ventilation. Dealbreaker for me.
Need an update.....and one more person to sleep on the couch with the swivel seat....
It nice. Needs a bigger tv.
This would be fantastic if the bed was just a little bit smarter.
I don’t know why they did the bed like they did. No reason to move the big cushion. Just pull the bed frame, move flat little cushions to the space you just created and angled cushions are pillows. Takes 20sec solo.
How much?
Yeah no. That bed setup was nuts!! I have a Hymer Activ that COMFORTABLY lays two.
Car seat tether??
I want a B van with a dry bath and a regular toilet.
Hi Becky 😊
keyless touch pad
You need a table surface to dine on, don't you?
That puzzle bed is awful. I think the Transit Trail chassis would be awesome with a Solis PX layout. The Palladium has lots of storage, but it's all drawers and cabinets...basically no room for gear. On a 4x4 B van, that's kind of dumb.
Lap only belts are dangerous
No TV?
It's above the sink
Love the Truma, but overall I’m disappointed. The bed is kinda a gong show, and nothing seems innovative in there. The Transit platform is interesting, but I don’t see anything new or clever n the design. Too bad. And 400 amp hours with AC? Is there solar?
For 129 grand you could buy a small home in my area WTF. I have 5 acres with a manufactured home for 100k good god. And that supposedly with a discount?
tripping on the price.
The only thing I don't like about is all the cutlouts and stuff on the driver side it looks really ugly. They should hide those on panels or put them in the back esp the water fill points.
It looks really cheaply made.
A swing and a miss. Too expensive for one person. Cassette toilet 👎 Can weigh 40 lbs when full.
Price is great for what it offers but then its the Thor reputation that's going make you stop....
Why couldn't they make the bed a jacknife bed? Is less work. Geez😮
$129k those days are over😅😅😅😅
Wonder what latest status is on Recall per KBB on 23-24 transit trail dated 4/2/2024...
"Ford tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that those all-terrain tires may not have sufficient clearance from the scratch-resistant wheel arch liners. Ford’s filing says, “Due to insufficient packaging allowance, the front tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange under certain vehicle loading, steering angle, and braking conditions.”
A tire can wear quickly when repeatedly rubbed against a wheel liner. “Repeated contact of a front tire with the wheel arch liner and body flange may lead to rapid air loss and tread-belt separation, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash,” Ford notes.
Ford says it knows of no accidents but has received five warranty reports, ten field reports, and one owner report related to the problem.
Ford is still working on a remedy. When it comes, it will be free. By law, dealers never charge for recall repairs."
Gearjunkie said on 4/26/24:
"Tire rubbing on the fenders, fender well, and frame can lead to tire failure. Any rapid loss of tire pressure is, of course, a massive safety hazard. Ford's remedy for this issue is to replace the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT Tires (LT245/75R16E 120/116S) with a tire with a size designation of 235/65R16C."
Way too small. We have a2023 Sequence that’s somewhat bigger.
Making the bed looked like a big headache. This van is not for me.
130.000 😏😏I guess if you rich enough y could buy it
That bed is awful there is zero chance it is comfortable
That bed is awful. I’m thinking a jackknife style would be better. This needs a small slide on bed side. Seems too narrow to cook comfortably.
Oh my a TWO WAY fridge= FAIL, we are NOT in 1820's ANYMORE!
Please get a mic. Makes for a horrible video trying to hear
Like it
Horrible bed setup and overall a bad b-van.
2nd
I could disappear in this one!