I have watched literally thousands of RV reviews...this review is hands down the best I have ever seen heard. Intelligent, thoughtful, practical and well delivered. No screeching, squawking high pitched voices... the best insight as to why a bath sink is necessary when boondocking... you’re delivery appeared for all the world to be unrehearsed and natural, unheard of in the RV review world on UA-cam. Congrats... look forward to more.
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Awesome review! I really appreciate your attention to detail with your pros and cons and your descriptions of how seemingly minor things can have a major impact on the livability of a trailer. For example, at a glance, I would just think “what a beautiful faucet” - not realizing that the fact that it is so close to the sink cover or that it does not swivel would be such a pain! Thank you for providing your real world Nest experience with us.
Glad you liked it and I know what you mean. Once you use it you see it differently. We were surprised how liveable the size was but then there was the faucet. It's so interesting for us and we love sharing it with you. Thanks for watching.
Well that's great to hear. We really thought it was important to do a pro and cons from our perspective after using it. It really was a fun trip and I would love the chance to take them all out for a spin. Which one are you looking at?
Glad you liked the Nest and you are right about the lighting and counter space. With the bright interior and huge windows it just made the space seem bigger. Thanks for watching.
Glad you liked it. We really enjoyed our time in the Nest and every RV has it's pros and cons and its nice to discuss them so folks can decide what is best for themselves. Thanks for watching.
This y one of the best, most comprehensive reviews I have seen! The Nest is no longer in production, and based on this, the Basecamp is still on my dream list!
Thanks we are glad you liked it. Unfortunately it is true they are no longer making the Nest. We can't wait to start filming the new Basecamp. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Superior review! Your pros and con's were perfect, and each of them made 100% sense. I really appreciated your delivery. Thanks for an honest critique and let me add that hands down, the abundant Airstream windows are almost heaven! Even in the small Nest.
Thanks so much. We really do like every rig but none of them are perfect. I can't wait to see what we get to try next. The Nest was so unique and we loved those windows. Did you get to check out our adventure videos in the nest? They were really fun to do and we got some unique perspectives through those windows. Thanks for watching.
I have a tiny bit of experience with an on demand hot water deal on an overland trip and I found that if I just barely turned it on to a tiny trickle, just enough for the water pump to switch on and for the coil to heat up, I could “prime the system” with very little water waste. Might be worth a try the next time you encounter one. Nice video!
We will try to do more of these, it makes a difference after you use it a bit. Stuff we thought would be a big deal, like the size, was not but then we learned about other stuff that did matter. Thanks for watching.
Great to hear, we appreciate it. We love Seattle, can't wait to get the Beaver back over to the West Coast and do some more filming over here but it will be awhile yet. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for spending your time with us.
You are very welcome. If you need any help let us know we are now doing one on one consulting so we can ask you questions and answer your's specifically to your needs. If you are interested in learning more email us at doessizematter99@gmail.com Thanks for watching.
Hello from Alaska!!! I just bought a Nest 16U and I saw your first video and was thrilled to see that you did this follow up video. I'll be traveling in my Nest full time this fall for 6 months. You brought up several items to my attention I hadn't thought about, like the sink faucet. I always like a pull down spray faucet so I will need to look at changing that out. I'm an RV park kinda person so I'm thinking the single holding tank won't be as big an issue for me, because honestly that's just gross. Loved your review and cheers to your happy life!!!
Hey there, so cool you have the Nest and it will be so much fun for you. We are happy to hear we could help you out. Watch out for that screen door too, it can sneak up on you haha The beauty of RVs is you can find ways to make little changes that will suit your wants, needs and priorities and get it working just the way you like. Hopefully we can get back on the road in the fall too. Who knows maybe we will cross paths. Give us a shout if we do. Congrats on your purchase and safe travels to you. Thanks for watching.
I don’t camp, but I enjoy watching reviews of campers… Yours was definitely enjoyable… and it was interesting. ‘Best pro … It was amazing, compared to other small trailers.. Best Con… The lack of a bathroom sink. First time I;ve seen a bath without one. ‘
Lately we feel the same as you. Between weather and inability to travel we feel like we haven't got out near as much as we normally would yet I can't stop watching and filming all of the great RVs out there. Haha The Nest was a really great trailer and we enjoyed it and yep that sink in the bathroom issue we have seen a lot and it bugs us every time. Thanks for hanging out with us.
Glad you liked it. Pros and cons for us could easily be different from others but we think they are worth discussing so folks can decide for themselves what works or doesn’t work for them. Thanks for watching.
Awesome Review! Fixing the bed was huge to know. Has to be Tricky to find Perfection for a shorter couple and the Freezer seemed a problem for anyone... Thanks a lot! Thinking about a Scamp for weekend trips? Any thoughts?
Glad you liked it. We have heard lots of good things about the Scamp but we have not been in one or had a chance to review one. We have just been those folks walking around the campground staring at people's rvs until they come out and tell us about it but shucks we just haven't been invited inside one. People probably think we are creepy haha. Thanks for watching.
Yep these things do happen! I think the key is to not put too much weight in the fridge door and make sure it is latched well so when you go around corners the weight is not shifting and causing the door to open. Lucky for us nothing broke and it was a minor incident. Thanks for watching.
Glad you liked it! We will keep trying out different rigs whenever we get the chance and sharing our thoughts with our viewers. Happy to have you along. Thanks for watching.
Great review, I was interested in downsizing and was thinking about this unit. Now I know I don't want it. What broke the deal was the combined gray/black tank. I also have a tank-less WH and don't like wasting all the water waiting for it to warm up!
Glad the review helped you out. The combined tank is a bit of bugger for us too. There is a right RV out there for everyone so we are sure you will find the right one and if we can help let us know. Thanks for watching.
I agree about the lack of bathroom sink. One tip regarding dirty dishes in the sink... use a small(ish) plastic bin to hold all the dirty dishes out of the sink until such time that you decide to wash the dirty dishes. The bin can live on the opposite counter or under the sink or just on the floor. If you find the right bin, it could double as a step for the commode.
Great review. Love common sense practicality. Had to beat Airstream quality, but a touch surprising to me that a few logical details were missed. Nice job illuminating me! Thanks.
We do try to be very practical and share how we would use it. Our points don't necessarily apply to everyone but we hope it gets folks thinking about what is right for them. We love Airstream too they are just so cool. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for reviewing I agree the freezer door should be changed and toilet sits up to high. I am 5'4 and not sure how well I would sit and what about kids . Again thanks you both did great job.
Glad you liked it and we would love to see how they manufacturer suggests putting the bed together. We are sure we must be missing something. Thanks for watching.
Unfortunately, the Nest did not come with a cassette toilet or off road tires but you could make those modifications after your purchase. It would help with the tank space but don't forget you will probably need to do some work on the axle pitch to accommodate the tires. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
We have curtains similar in our big rigs, take an old bar of soap, after it gets real thin. RUB it down the tracks. This will lubricate the tracks and curtains will slide easier. It will flake off the tracks the first couple of times, I just use a hand vacuum. Repeat as needed.
Thanks for the thorough and unbiased review! I don’t advocate for a sink in a wet bath because space is SUCH a premium. I agree that Airstream should remove the soap dispensers... every inch counts in a wet bath. ☺️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We, personally, would give up the space in order to have the sink or we have seen some really cool fold down sinks that would perfect too. Thanks for watching
Excellent review - Question; are all the pots, pans... your personal equipment or did they come with the rental Nest? I have a screen door like that in my home and absolutely love it, I too have walked into it sober, my black lab has blown through it a couple times. It's easy to fix back to its original working condition. Cheers
I am 5' 3" tall so I normally never worry about how high the ceiling is, I was impressed with storage in the nest. I do like a permanent bed. As a solo camper even with the cost this unit is high on my list. But I do own a tow vehicle rated for 8100 lbs tow max so I keep my options open. Good observation on the freezer department. Hope airstream views your video and corrects these areas.
Great review. Love airstream. We would like a smaller one but the no bathroom sink is a deal breaker for us. We really liked the base camp as well but again no bathroom sink...too bad.
I know exactly what you mean. Did you see our review of the Basecamp? We had the same concern on it. I love Airstream too and the Nest was really fun to have. I guess nothing is perfect maybe they will decide to make a change. That would be cool. Thanks for watching.
For the price, Airstream must do a better job designing the product. I hope they honestly reviewed your real-world issues. Fantastic, down-earth review.
Glad you liked the review and we do them from our perspective and get that our opinions are just ours but maybe they will help overall. Thanks for watching
I agree that airstream needs to improve their game in a few areas in both the small and large rv's. Especially the upper kitchen cabinets, faucet and bathroom in the nest. I somehow feel cheated when there's flimsy or "cheap" shortcuts taken. Your reviews are fair and spot on. 😉
A rear bumper is a good idea but there isn't a lot of clearance on this trailer and we would worry about it dragging so it could not be very big and no lower then the current level so it could not be a replacement for the stairs, and for sure the Laguna table would be great. Unfortunately, Airstream has stopped production of the Nest so we won't be seeing any changes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching.
Glad you liked it. We always try to be objective. We know our cup of tea isn't always the same for everyone. Don't tell anyone but that wasn't my first screen door incident 🙄🙃 Thanks for watching.
Nice review. Interesting seeing a review from someone on the opposite spectrum of height issues. I’m 6’4” tall and it’s very hard to find a small camper that I can fit inside off. I also have very wide shoulders so small wet baths are usually impossible to fit into.
Glad you liked it and we hear you. There are unique challenges on either end of the spectrum. Hang in there you will find one that works. Thanks for watching
Could you do more reviews like this? I never would have thought that the lack of sink in the bathroom was such a big deal. Some things can only be noticed with use.
We would loooove to do more pros and cons reviews but first we have to find someone to give us RVs to use for a couple of weeks. We rented this one as we needed one for multiple reasons but we could not afford to rent on a regular basis so if we can find someone to partner with where we can remain completely unbiased in our review we are totally in. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Understood-just a thought-maybe the manufacturers will lend them out to you? The car guys always seem to have whatever car they are reviewing for a week or so. Why wouldn’t an RV manufacturer want their newest RV to be seen on the road and get a real life review? You could put a disclaimer at the beginning of the video-the rv was lent to us by winnebago (ex) but our views are our own.
The toilet is a bummer, haha pun intended, but even though it is too high we would still rather have a toilet then not. Glad you liked our review. Thanks for watching.
Glad you liked it. There were so many pros on this trailer but depending on your travel style and needs I could see where the cons could lead you to something different. Hopefully we have reviewed something else that suits you more. Check them out and let us know what you are thinking next. Thanks for watching.
No no on the kitchen faucet 😮😮😮 should swivel or remove. I saw another channel and this lady makes shelves for that closet. Katie’s closet Thank you for video I’m looking at this and the NuCamp 320 😊
Glad you liked it. We really liked the Nest but there is no perfect RV out there for every situation. The beauty of it is Airstream has just made some others that fit us wonderfully. Check out the Bambi or Caravel we love too. Thanks for watching.
I have an Aliner Ascape, and compared to it, this Airstream Nest is HUGE! The Ascape is 13 ft by 5-1/2 ft. But for me, it's perfect. But, it's not for everyone. Listening to the pros and cons you have with this one, you probably wouldn't like the Ascape. There is very little storage, very little counter top space, and no bathroom - It does have a toilet, but it's inside a cabinet that the counter top flips open and the doors open to provide access to. Basically, the entire camper becomes your bathroom. I'm not saying this camper is fit for everyone. Everyone has their wants and needs in a camper, some wanting a big motorhome, some wanting a larger trailer, some a small "micro" camper, and some are perfectly happy in a tent. It's why I like to say, "Camping is a state of mind". It doesn't matter how you do it - If you call it camping, it's camping, whether it's pitching a tent in the backyard, towing your camper behind you, or hiking several miles into the woods carrying everything on your back.
We agree totally with your thoughts about camping and we always say there is an RV out there for everyone. You are right your trailer would probably be too small for us but hey we are willing to try anything for a little while. The point is if it gets you the kind of experience you are looking for then it's the perfect one for you. Thanks for watching.
I traded from an Aliner Ranger (1300 lbs) to an Aliner Ascape Plus. (1700 lbs) After a weekend road test, the Ascape proved too cramped for me. The bathroom was a plus, but I never used it. I then reconsidered looking at Airstream travel trailers. The price point, size, and weight were my concerns. All elegant looking trailers. The efficiency of space is a critical factor in this video. Like the Nest, the Ascape rear door was lovely. The bed situations are similar as well. The bed situation and the cabinets over the bed were the deal crushers for the Ascape. A month later, I did trade the Ascape for a fiberglass trailer, a Parkliner by Liberty Outdoors (2300 lbs) with a better bed option. The toilet floor was of particular interest to me as well, because I wanted to replace the flush toilet to a compost toilet. No trailer is perfect, the needs of the purchaser are the priority.
@@peggyboyd4215 So glad to hear you have found the right one for you that really is the thing we are trying to help people with. We will take the opportunity when it arises to get a closer look at these trailers you guys are talking about, very interesting.
We rented this one in Canada from RVezy, here is the information in video ua-cam.com/video/5hpyM5tHoGU/v-deo.html If you are in the US there is a similar rental company called RV Share, check them out too. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Thank you! Loved your review! I am between a Basecamp X and the Nest. The Nest’s interior does appear to be warmer and cozier than the Basecamp. The off-road capabilities of the Basecamp X aside, which one would you choose? Thank you!
Glad you liked it. If we are taking off road capability out of it, hands down the Nest. We like the decor and function better in the Nest. We also like that it is fiberglass. It suits are style and the way we use an RV better BUT that is a really simplified answer. Each of us has different wants, needs and priorities that have to come into account when determining priorities and what we are willing to give to get. We have some decision making tools coming out soon that could help you out more so stay tuned for those. The other thing to take into account is that AS is no longer building the Nest so if that is the one you want and you find one keep that detail in mind. Good luck, thanks for watching and let us know if we can help any more and for sure let us know if you make a decision. We love hearing how it all goes.
Good suggestion and we did try that but found that they sort of hung there loosely and we were afraid they would drop out. If we left them in enough to not worry about them falling we worried they would scratch on each other when we moved the door back and forth. Really, it is a minor detail but one that Airstream could easily improve upon and has in other models. Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas.
Glad you liked it. As we understand it, the Nest is no longer in production just due to it's high cost of production which translates to high cost to sell and the sales weren't as high as they had projected. We believe that is probably due to the fact that the Nest is so different from the usual Airstream product that people have come to know and love and it was really expensive. So it's not that you would be getting a poor product you might just be paying a lot for it and now that there will be a limited number of them out there you may even pay more. As for parts and repairs, most of the parts Airstream will have around as they are used in their products generally. Fibreglass repairs are always a tough thing and no matter what you would have to go to someone who know fibreglass well. Chassis types of repairs and maintenance will be the same as any RV. So it will all depend on your budget and what you are willing to pay for an intriguing, light, limited trailer. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.
Have you tried only unscrewing the cabinet slide lock as little as needed to open it? It seems it would unlock the cabinet long before the screw completely came out since the threads are in the outermost slide.
Good suggestion and we did try it but it left the screw too loose and kind of hanging there so we were afraid it would just drop out and we would lose it anyhow so unfortunately that was not the answer either but thanks for offering the idea and for watching
Good video, thanks for your time. I wanted to add to what you said about the fact that it is a fiberglass (FG) body and if anything more than a scratch is a big deal and can get very pricey. That is all subjective and I would ask, in comparison to what. Even most high end RV's are made of FG, so the only likely alternative one would be fixing is mesa siding or aluminum paneling (Airstream). Depending on the location of panel damage and/or how much of the paneling is damage, metal paneling has to be replaced, cannot be repaired and can be quite expensive, due everything that has to be removed to replace this panels. FG is very repairable and like any RV repair could be expensive, but it also could be much cheaper compared to damage on one of the other systems, depending on extend and location of the damage. I would say the FG is a pro or a wash, not a con.
Fair enough and we see your point. You are for sure right that any crack in any RV would be an expensive repair. In this particular RV it would mean an entire half or end is damaged due to the fact that it is a 3 piece unit when in others it may be possible to repair just the panel/section/side. No matter what still a costly repair. In our research we found that any serious body damage to the Nest was most often considered unfixable (meaning more costly to fix then it would be worth not that it couldn't be done). We are not FG specialists this is just what we found in our research. Thanks for sharing your opinions and for watching.
@@DoesSizeMatter I would be very surprised if an entire FG piece would have to be replaced. According to Airstream it is molded fiberglass, which is like a boat hull and very repairable. I'm an insurance claims adjuster and unless a panel is absolutely destroyed or missing pieces, most molded fiberglass is very repairable, RV shops seldom replace molded FG panels.
Great video, thank you! I absolutely love the storage - but at 5’1” I doubt I’m reaching those upper cabinets! Lol. You mentioned you rented this. How do I rent an Airstream to “test it out”? Other than the combined black/gray tank - doesn’t seem bad - but I think I like the 16’ Bambi a tad better.
Glad you liked it and we know all about the reaching thing and we barely used those upper cabinets. It's a smart idea to rent one to try it out. We were in Canada so we rented from a platform called RVezy ua-cam.com/video/5hpyM5tHoGU/v-deo.html check this out to see how it went. In the US there are a few rentals that I have heard lots of good things about RVShare and Outdoorsy. These are all platforms where you are renting from owners, kinda like Airbnb. There are also companies that do rentals but you don't often find Airstreams on those sites. These ones, that I have mentioned, are a good place to find the most unique and variety of RVs. We have not reviewed the 16' Bambi but we have done the 16' Caravel and they are very similar. ua-cam.com/video/2EPuCx1azHk/v-deo.html I don't think the Bambi will have a sink in the bathroom and it will still have a combined tank. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching .
@@DoesSizeMatter It’s funny because I also like truck campers (Lance & Arctic Fox), their wet baths are exactly what you describe - everyone has a small sink!!!! If they can put that in the bed of a truck, why can’t Airstream put it in a travel trailer???? I Would totally be sold if Airstreams 16 ft campers had those wet baths, as well as a convection microwave. 😊 I absolutely LOVE the 16ft Caravel - but am torn over those issues. Also please put an outlet beside the HEAD of the bed for CPAP machines and misc plug accessories. Airstream is an Heirloom and it should put that feel in every camper! Just my opinion! Thanks so much for your reviews! God bless you!
"Walking through a kindergarten field trip..." Delayed laughter here. Great dead-pan comic timing! LOL! Gotta disagree about the sink in the bathroom...it'd be in the way for someone my size and make an already small bathroom uncomfortably tiny. I'd just put some water in a coffee mug to brush my teeth if the sink was full of dishes. LOL!
Haha, glad we could make you laugh, that's our life. The sink really is a personal choice and people can for sure make it work for themselves as you have mentioned. Thanks for watching
We have done the original Basecamp and we are working hard on finding the new one. Sounds like it will be around here in January sometime. We can't wait to see it. Thanks for watching.
I have watched literally thousands of RV reviews...this review is hands down the best I have ever seen heard. Intelligent, thoughtful, practical and well delivered. No screeching, squawking high pitched voices... the best insight as to why a bath sink is necessary when boondocking... you’re delivery appeared for all the world to be unrehearsed and natural, unheard of in the RV review world on UA-cam. Congrats... look forward to more.
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....especially the music track
They were very detailed.
Agreed, awesome detailed review with a ton of practical info.
I agree!
You guys put out an expert review! Really informative. Thanks so much.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Without a doubt one of the best reviews I’ve seen yet, I am not a tall person and I find high toilets uncomfortable. Great job. Thanks
Thanks so much. Glad we could help you out. Those darn toilets, eh! Thanks for watching.
Does Size Matter eh? You’re definitely Canadian😊
Great review !!! Totally relate-able.
Thank you for not having an irritating loud music track.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
I really appreciate the honest review. Great pro and con list. Thanks guys, entertaining and educational as always
Thanks. It seemed like an important list to make.
One of the best, most honest reviews I've watched. Thank you!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Awesome review! I really appreciate your attention to detail with your pros and cons and your descriptions of how seemingly minor things can have a major impact on the livability of a trailer. For example, at a glance, I would just think “what a beautiful faucet” - not realizing that the fact that it is so close to the sink cover or that it does not swivel would be such a pain! Thank you for providing your real world Nest experience with us.
Glad you liked it and I know what you mean. Once you use it you see it differently. We were surprised how liveable the size was but then there was the faucet. It's so interesting for us and we love sharing it with you. Thanks for watching.
This is the best real world review of the Nest on UA-cam. Thanks
Thank you so much. We are glad you appreciate it. Thanks for watching
Just great to see you two. I’ve been looking at Airstream and your review has been really helpful.
Well that's great to hear. We really thought it was important to do a pro and cons from our perspective after using it. It really was a fun trip and I would love the chance to take them all out for a spin. Which one are you looking at?
What an awesome trailer!!!! Thanks for reviewing it and being honest. The lighting and counter space is so nice!
Glad you liked the Nest and you are right about the lighting and counter space. With the bright interior and huge windows it just made the space seem bigger. Thanks for watching.
Very well-done, unbiased review showing all the things we wouldn't think of when purchasing. Beautifully done, thanks!
Glad you liked it, hope we helped you out. Thanks for watching.
Very,very good review guys! Very useful to hear the comments of people who have actually lived in a trailer…
Glad you liked it. We really enjoyed our time in the Nest and every RV has it's pros and cons and its nice to discuss them so folks can decide what is best for themselves. Thanks for watching.
This y one of the best, most comprehensive reviews I have seen! The Nest is no longer in production, and based on this, the Basecamp is still on my dream list!
Thanks we are glad you liked it. Unfortunately it is true they are no longer making the Nest. We can't wait to start filming the new Basecamp. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Nice review! You brought up many good points that I would not have thought of.
Glad you liked it and we hope it was helpful to you. thanks for watching
Great Review - tons of great info and very nicely presented - thanks :)
Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.
Superior review! Your pros and con's were perfect, and each of them made 100% sense. I really appreciated your delivery. Thanks for an honest critique and let me add that hands down, the abundant Airstream windows are almost heaven! Even in the small Nest.
Thanks so much. We really do like every rig but none of them are perfect. I can't wait to see what we get to try next. The Nest was so unique and we loved those windows. Did you get to check out our adventure videos in the nest? They were really fun to do and we got some unique perspectives through those windows. Thanks for watching.
Thanks you guys. You pointed out some good coins that are important to know prior to purchasing.
Happy to help.
I have a tiny bit of experience with an on demand hot water deal on an overland trip and I found that if I just barely turned it on to a tiny trickle, just enough for the water pump to switch on and for the coil to heat up, I could “prime the system” with very little water waste.
Might be worth a try the next time you encounter one. Nice video!
This sounds like an idea that could work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching
Excellent review! Gave us some things to think about before we make our Nest purchase!
Ooooo, that sounds exciting. Hope we helped you out. Let us know what you decide. Thanks for watching.
Love the dinette and the wrap around windows.
That was our favourite part too, and the storage. Thanks for watching
Another great video! Thanks for sharing. That's a pretty neat trailer.
Thanks for watching.
Great review guys!!! I like your suggestions.
Glad they were helpful. Thanks for watching.
Hang something on the screen to remind you it is there!
If it were ours we would have to do that. Damn I've done it a few times haha Thanks for the advice and for watching.
I love your reviews. I've watched others and yours are more informative and fun
Your bathroom review is Perfect! I agreed totally
Thank you so much. We try to share it like we see it and make you smile some too. Bathrooms matter! Thanks for watching and commenting.
You guys did such a great review. So detailed. Thanks
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for posting! There are so few actual user experiences of rv's.
We will try to do more of these, it makes a difference after you use it a bit. Stuff we thought would be a big deal, like the size, was not but then we learned about other stuff that did matter. Thanks for watching.
Wow amazing job reviewing!! Subscribed! P.s. also love your comforter so much 💕
Awesome, we are so happy to have you along and glad you liked it. thanks for watching
You guys were great and I like the commonsense practicality of your presentation!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Excellent Video! Thank you! You two are great! Greetings from Seattle!
Great to hear, we appreciate it. We love Seattle, can't wait to get the Beaver back over to the West Coast and do some more filming over here but it will be awhile yet. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for spending your time with us.
GREAT review. To the point and very informative.
Glad you liked it, hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching
great review. all real world, practical comments that are very helpful and informative.
Awesome! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Great review guys, A+
Glad you liked it thanks for watching
Great, informative and down to earth review. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thank you soooo much for this. I'm still looking for the right RV.
You are very welcome. If you need any help let us know we are now doing one on one consulting so we can ask you questions and answer your's specifically to your needs. If you are interested in learning more email us at doessizematter99@gmail.com Thanks for watching.
I'm a new...FAN!! This review was FUN!! You DID present positive AND negative qualities: GOOD WORK!! 🙃😃👣
Thank you so much. We are thrilled to have you along with us. Glad you liked our perspective. Thanks for watching.
Hello from Alaska!!! I just bought a Nest 16U and I saw your first video and was thrilled to see that you did this follow up video. I'll be traveling in my Nest full time this fall for 6 months. You brought up several items to my attention I hadn't thought about, like the sink faucet. I always like a pull down spray faucet so I will need to look at changing that out. I'm an RV park kinda person so I'm thinking the single holding tank won't be as big an issue for me, because honestly that's just gross. Loved your review and cheers to your happy life!!!
Hey there, so cool you have the Nest and it will be so much fun for you. We are happy to hear we could help you out. Watch out for that screen door too, it can sneak up on you haha The beauty of RVs is you can find ways to make little changes that will suit your wants, needs and priorities and get it working just the way you like. Hopefully we can get back on the road in the fall too. Who knows maybe we will cross paths. Give us a shout if we do. Congrats on your purchase and safe travels to you. Thanks for watching.
I don’t camp, but I enjoy watching reviews of campers…
Yours was definitely enjoyable… and it was interesting.
‘Best pro … It was amazing, compared to other small trailers..
Best Con… The lack of a bathroom sink. First time I;ve seen a bath without one.
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Lately we feel the same as you. Between weather and inability to travel we feel like we haven't got out near as much as we normally would yet I can't stop watching and filming all of the great RVs out there. Haha The Nest was a really great trailer and we enjoyed it and yep that sink in the bathroom issue we have seen a lot and it bugs us every time. Thanks for hanging out with us.
Great review very specific on pros & cons 👍👍
Glad you liked it. Pros and cons for us could easily be different from others but we think they are worth discussing so folks can decide for themselves what works or doesn’t work for them. Thanks for watching.
Awesome Review! Fixing the bed was huge to know. Has to be Tricky to find Perfection for a shorter couple and the Freezer seemed a problem for anyone... Thanks a lot! Thinking about a Scamp for weekend trips? Any thoughts?
Glad you liked it. We have heard lots of good things about the Scamp but we have not been in one or had a chance to review one. We have just been those folks walking around the campground staring at people's rvs until they come out and tell us about it but shucks we just haven't been invited inside one. People probably think we are creepy haha. Thanks for watching.
OMG I never gave beer or soda in the fridge a thought. Sorry you had that mess, TY for telling us!
Yep these things do happen! I think the key is to not put too much weight in the fridge door and make sure it is latched well so when you go around corners the weight is not shifting and causing the door to open. Lucky for us nothing broke and it was a minor incident. Thanks for watching.
LOVE them before the video even starts
Good to hear, thanks for watching
Good job you two!
Thorough! Informative.!Objective!A new Subscriber!!Thanks!
Oh, so wonderful to have you along and thank you that is the way we hoped to share the info. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Awesome review! Thank you, keep it up! Subscribed.
Glad you liked it! We will keep trying out different rigs whenever we get the chance and sharing our thoughts with our viewers. Happy to have you along. Thanks for watching.
Great honest usefull review!
Glad you liked it. Honest and unbiased is what we aim for. Hopefully it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching.
Great review, I was interested in downsizing and was thinking about this unit. Now I know I don't want it. What broke the deal was the combined gray/black tank. I also have a tank-less WH and don't like wasting all the water waiting for it to warm up!
Glad the review helped you out. The combined tank is a bit of bugger for us too. There is a right RV out there for everyone so we are sure you will find the right one and if we can help let us know. Thanks for watching.
I agree about the lack of bathroom sink. One tip regarding dirty dishes in the sink... use a small(ish) plastic bin to hold all the dirty dishes out of the sink until such time that you decide to wash the dirty dishes. The bin can live on the opposite counter or under the sink or just on the floor. If you find the right bin, it could double as a step for the commode.
Those are some good ideas and would for sure help the sink situation. Thanks for sharing them and watching.
This is a really helpful review. Thanks!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Great review. Love common sense practicality. Had to beat Airstream quality, but a touch surprising to me that a few logical details were missed. Nice job illuminating me! Thanks.
We do try to be very practical and share how we would use it. Our points don't necessarily apply to everyone but we hope it gets folks thinking about what is right for them. We love Airstream too they are just so cool. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for reviewing I agree the freezer door should be changed and toilet sits up to high. I am 5'4 and not sure how well I would sit and what about kids . Again thanks you both did great job.
Glad you liked it. Nothing is perfect but you know sometimes it is the little things that bug you later. Thanks for watching.
great info guys...thank you!!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Great review!!! So helpful!😀👍
Glad to hear it. Thanks
Crazy valuable information... now we know why the sales demos never include putting the bed together😁. Thank you!
Glad you liked it and we would love to see how they manufacturer suggests putting the bed together. We are sure we must be missing something. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your great review.
We are glad you liked it. Thanks for hanging out with us and watching.
Toilet cassette big plus for this camp and off road tires is the best 👌
Unfortunately, the Nest did not come with a cassette toilet or off road tires but you could make those modifications after your purchase. It would help with the tank space but don't forget you will probably need to do some work on the axle pitch to accommodate the tires. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
We have curtains similar in our big rigs, take an old bar of soap, after it gets real thin. RUB it down the tracks. This will lubricate the tracks and curtains will slide easier. It will flake off the tracks the first couple of times, I just use a hand vacuum. Repeat as needed.
Well there's an idea, thanks for sharing and watching.
Thanks for the thorough and unbiased review! I don’t advocate for a sink in a wet bath because space is SUCH a premium. I agree that Airstream should remove the soap dispensers... every inch counts in a wet bath. ☺️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We, personally, would give up the space in order to have the sink or we have seen some really cool fold down sinks that would perfect too. Thanks for watching
Great review. Thanks
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Fantastic walk-thru of the pros and cons. One of the best videos I've watched that really goes into perfect detail. Thank you!!
That's so nice to hear. We appreciate your kind words and are so happy you got so much out of it. Thanks for watching.
Excellent review - Question; are all the pots, pans... your personal equipment or did they come with the rental Nest?
I have a screen door like that in my home and absolutely love it, I too have walked into it sober, my black lab has blown through it a couple times. It's easy to fix back to its original working condition. Cheers
Looks really nice, the problem in the toilets for the kids too, too bad they didn't think of it, looks lovely, enjoy
It was nice and we guess it's just tough to find places to put tanks on these small trailers, but it was a problem for us. Thanks for watching.
this is the best review. i hope the engineers were watching
We are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
I am 5' 3" tall so I normally never worry about how high the ceiling is, I was impressed with storage in the nest. I do like a permanent bed. As a solo camper even with the cost this unit is high on my list. But I do own a tow vehicle rated for 8100 lbs tow max so I keep my options open. Good observation on the freezer department. Hope airstream views your video and corrects these areas.
Wow, your options are very open. I'd love to go shopping with you, oh the things we could look at 😊 Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Great information!! Thank U.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
I love that table!!!🤯💝👍
Great review. Love airstream. We would like a smaller one but the no bathroom sink is a deal breaker for us. We really liked the base camp as well but again no bathroom sink...too bad.
I know exactly what you mean. Did you see our review of the Basecamp? We had the same concern on it. I love Airstream too and the Nest was really fun to have. I guess nothing is perfect maybe they will decide to make a change. That would be cool. Thanks for watching.
For the price, Airstream must do a better job designing the product. I hope they honestly reviewed your real-world issues. Fantastic, down-earth review.
Glad you liked the review and we do them from our perspective and get that our opinions are just ours but maybe they will help overall. Thanks for watching
I agree that airstream needs to improve their game in a few areas in both the small and large rv's. Especially the upper kitchen cabinets, faucet and bathroom in the nest. I somehow feel cheated when there's flimsy or "cheap" shortcuts taken. Your reviews are fair and spot on. 😉
Needs a REAR LARGE BUMPER and LAGUNA tables are the NORM now in 2020! Overall very very nice.
A rear bumper is a good idea but there isn't a lot of clearance on this trailer and we would worry about it dragging so it could not be very big and no lower then the current level so it could not be a replacement for the stairs, and for sure the Laguna table would be great. Unfortunately, Airstream has stopped production of the Nest so we won't be seeing any changes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching.
Great review. You guys are very objective. The wine/screen door...there, but for the grace of God, go I. 👍👍😎🇺🇸
Glad you liked it. We always try to be objective. We know our cup of tea isn't always the same for everyone. Don't tell anyone but that wasn't my first screen door incident 🙄🙃 Thanks for watching.
@@DoesSizeMatter lol! Me too...and I was drinking. Cheers!
Glad Airstream has invested enough R&D in liquor and beer storage. That's good enough for me!
It's always good to have a place for those things. Thanks for watching
Nice review. Interesting seeing a review from someone on the opposite spectrum of height issues. I’m 6’4” tall and it’s very hard to find a small camper that I can fit inside off. I also have very wide shoulders so small wet baths are usually impossible to fit into.
Glad you liked it and we hear you. There are unique challenges on either end of the spectrum. Hang in there you will find one that works. Thanks for watching
Could you do more reviews like this? I never would have thought that the lack of sink in the bathroom was such a big deal. Some things can only be noticed with use.
We would loooove to do more pros and cons reviews but first we have to find someone to give us RVs to use for a couple of weeks. We rented this one as we needed one for multiple reasons but we could not afford to rent on a regular basis so if we can find someone to partner with where we can remain completely unbiased in our review we are totally in. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Understood-just a thought-maybe the manufacturers will lend them out to you? The car guys always seem to have whatever car they are reviewing for a week or so. Why wouldn’t an RV manufacturer want their newest RV to be seen on the road and get a real life review? You could put a disclaimer at the beginning of the video-the rv was lent to us by winnebago (ex) but our views are our own.
Excellent review! I agree, the toilet is too high and I'm 175cm tall.
The toilet is a bummer, haha pun intended, but even though it is too high we would still rather have a toilet then not. Glad you liked our review. Thanks for watching.
Excellent review.
That dinette is spectacular, however, the rest of the "cons" have sealed this one's fate for us.
Happy Camping
Glad you liked it. There were so many pros on this trailer but depending on your travel style and needs I could see where the cons could lead you to something different. Hopefully we have reviewed something else that suits you more. Check them out and let us know what you are thinking next. Thanks for watching.
Very helpful review, insightful and specific. Thank you very much.👍
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Great information thanks!
Glad you liked it, hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching
Hi guys love your videos an I see they could put a fold down sink don’t like the tolete on the wheel well not good but all eles is better
Hey there, glad you liked it. It is a pretty good one but you know nothing is perfect right? Pro and Cons we always say. thanks for watching.
I;m on my journey to find the right RV and this was a very informative video. Thanks.
Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching
Interesting review. Good work.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
No no on the kitchen faucet 😮😮😮 should swivel or remove. I saw another channel and this lady makes shelves for that closet. Katie’s closet
Thank you for video I’m looking at this and the NuCamp 320
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Fantastic video.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
@@DoesSizeMatter Would you do a review on the HC1 camper? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
@@ricardol1913 We have added it to the list. Thanks for the request.
Like the sink hate the faucet!
Thanks for the realistic review of the NEST - Some pros & cons I didn't know of! :) I hope Airstream sees it so they can improve on the Cons. ;)
Glad you liked it. We really liked the Nest but there is no perfect RV out there for every situation. The beauty of it is Airstream has just made some others that fit us wonderfully. Check out the Bambi or Caravel we love too. Thanks for watching.
I have an Aliner Ascape, and compared to it, this Airstream Nest is HUGE! The Ascape is 13 ft by 5-1/2 ft. But for me, it's perfect. But, it's not for everyone. Listening to the pros and cons you have with this one, you probably wouldn't like the Ascape. There is very little storage, very little counter top space, and no bathroom - It does have a toilet, but it's inside a cabinet that the counter top flips open and the doors open to provide access to. Basically, the entire camper becomes your bathroom.
I'm not saying this camper is fit for everyone. Everyone has their wants and needs in a camper, some wanting a big motorhome, some wanting a larger trailer, some a small "micro" camper, and some are perfectly happy in a tent. It's why I like to say, "Camping is a state of mind". It doesn't matter how you do it - If you call it camping, it's camping, whether it's pitching a tent in the backyard, towing your camper behind you, or hiking several miles into the woods carrying everything on your back.
We agree totally with your thoughts about camping and we always say there is an RV out there for everyone. You are right your trailer would probably be too small for us but hey we are willing to try anything for a little while. The point is if it gets you the kind of experience you are looking for then it's the perfect one for you. Thanks for watching.
I traded from an Aliner Ranger (1300 lbs) to an Aliner Ascape Plus. (1700 lbs) After a weekend road test, the Ascape proved too cramped for me. The bathroom was a plus, but I never used it. I then reconsidered looking at Airstream travel trailers. The price point, size, and weight were my concerns. All elegant looking trailers. The efficiency of space is a critical factor in this video. Like the Nest, the Ascape rear door was lovely. The bed situations are similar as well. The bed situation and the cabinets over the bed were the deal crushers for the Ascape. A month later, I did trade the Ascape for a fiberglass trailer, a Parkliner by Liberty Outdoors (2300 lbs) with a better bed option. The toilet floor was of particular interest to me as well, because I wanted to replace the flush toilet to a compost toilet. No trailer is perfect, the needs of the purchaser are the priority.
@@peggyboyd4215 So glad to hear you have found the right one for you that really is the thing we are trying to help people with. We will take the opportunity when it arises to get a closer look at these trailers you guys are talking about, very interesting.
Great review! Where Are Airstreams available to rent?
We rented this one in Canada from RVezy, here is the information in video ua-cam.com/video/5hpyM5tHoGU/v-deo.html If you are in the US there is a similar rental company called RV Share, check them out too. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.
Haven’t heard the word Tap for Faucet in years !
Thank you! Loved your review! I am between a Basecamp X and the Nest. The Nest’s interior does appear to be warmer and cozier than the Basecamp. The off-road capabilities of the Basecamp X aside, which one would you choose? Thank you!
Glad you liked it. If we are taking off road capability out of it, hands down the Nest. We like the decor and function better in the Nest. We also like that it is fiberglass. It suits are style and the way we use an RV better BUT that is a really simplified answer. Each of us has different wants, needs and priorities that have to come into account when determining priorities and what we are willing to give to get. We have some decision making tools coming out soon that could help you out more so stay tuned for those. The other thing to take into account is that AS is no longer building the Nest so if that is the one you want and you find one keep that detail in mind. Good luck, thanks for watching and let us know if we can help any more and for sure let us know if you make a decision. We love hearing how it all goes.
At 18:47 minutes in, you don't unscrew the knobs all the way, just enough to allow for sliding. This way you don't lose them. ;-)
Good suggestion and we did try that but found that they sort of hung there loosely and we were afraid they would drop out. If we left them in enough to not worry about them falling we worried they would scratch on each other when we moved the door back and forth. Really, it is a minor detail but one that Airstream could easily improve upon and has in other models. Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas.
Awwwwe cool. I’m your lastest subscriber. 🤗
Great review! The Nest is high on my list however, should I be concerned production stopped after only 3 years?
Glad you liked it. As we understand it, the Nest is no longer in production just due to it's high cost of production which translates to high cost to sell and the sales weren't as high as they had projected. We believe that is probably due to the fact that the Nest is so different from the usual Airstream product that people have come to know and love and it was really expensive. So it's not that you would be getting a poor product you might just be paying a lot for it and now that there will be a limited number of them out there you may even pay more. As for parts and repairs, most of the parts Airstream will have around as they are used in their products generally. Fibreglass repairs are always a tough thing and no matter what you would have to go to someone who know fibreglass well. Chassis types of repairs and maintenance will be the same as any RV. So it will all depend on your budget and what you are willing to pay for an intriguing, light, limited trailer. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.
Does Size Matter thank you for your time!
The fridge and curtains need redesign for sure.
Have you tried only unscrewing the cabinet slide lock as little as needed to open it? It seems it would unlock the cabinet long before the screw completely came out since the threads are in the outermost slide.
Good suggestion and we did try it but it left the screw too loose and kind of hanging there so we were afraid it would just drop out and we would lose it anyhow so unfortunately that was not the answer either but thanks for offering the idea and for watching
Good video, thanks for your time. I wanted to add to what you said about the fact that it is a fiberglass (FG) body and if anything more than a scratch is a big deal and can get very pricey. That is all subjective and I would ask, in comparison to what. Even most high end RV's are made of FG, so the only likely alternative one would be fixing is mesa siding or aluminum paneling (Airstream). Depending on the location of panel damage and/or how much of the paneling is damage, metal paneling has to be replaced, cannot be repaired and can be quite expensive, due everything that has to be removed to replace this panels. FG is very repairable and like any RV repair could be expensive, but it also could be much cheaper compared to damage on one of the other systems, depending on extend and location of the damage. I would say the FG is a pro or a wash, not a con.
Fair enough and we see your point. You are for sure right that any crack in any RV would be an expensive repair. In this particular RV it would mean an entire half or end is damaged due to the fact that it is a 3 piece unit when in others it may be possible to repair just the panel/section/side. No matter what still a costly repair. In our research we found that any serious body damage to the Nest was most often considered unfixable (meaning more costly to fix then it would be worth not that it couldn't be done). We are not FG specialists this is just what we found in our research. Thanks for sharing your opinions and for watching.
@@DoesSizeMatter I would be very surprised if an entire FG piece would have to be replaced. According to Airstream it is molded fiberglass, which is like a boat hull and very repairable. I'm an insurance claims adjuster and unless a panel is absolutely destroyed or missing pieces, most molded fiberglass is very repairable, RV shops seldom replace molded FG panels.
Great video, thank you! I absolutely love the storage - but at 5’1” I doubt I’m reaching those upper cabinets! Lol. You mentioned you rented this. How do I rent an Airstream to “test it out”? Other than the combined black/gray tank - doesn’t seem bad - but I think I like the 16’ Bambi a tad better.
Glad you liked it and we know all about the reaching thing and we barely used those upper cabinets. It's a smart idea to rent one to try it out. We were in Canada so we rented from a platform called RVezy ua-cam.com/video/5hpyM5tHoGU/v-deo.html check this out to see how it went. In the US there are a few rentals that I have heard lots of good things about RVShare and Outdoorsy. These are all platforms where you are renting from owners, kinda like Airbnb. There are also companies that do rentals but you don't often find Airstreams on those sites. These ones, that I have mentioned, are a good place to find the most unique and variety of RVs. We have not reviewed the 16' Bambi but we have done the 16' Caravel and they are very similar. ua-cam.com/video/2EPuCx1azHk/v-deo.html I don't think the Bambi will have a sink in the bathroom and it will still have a combined tank. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching .
@@DoesSizeMatter It’s funny because I also like truck campers (Lance & Arctic Fox), their wet baths are exactly what you describe - everyone has a small sink!!!! If they can put that in the bed of a truck, why can’t Airstream put it in a travel trailer???? I Would totally be sold if Airstreams 16 ft campers had those wet baths, as well as a convection microwave. 😊 I absolutely LOVE the 16ft Caravel - but am torn over those issues. Also please put an outlet beside the HEAD of the bed for CPAP machines and misc plug accessories. Airstream is an Heirloom and it should put that feel in every camper! Just my opinion! Thanks so much for your reviews! God bless you!
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Great review. Ty. No sink in bathroom!!?? 😱
Glad you liked it. The bathroom sink was a problem for us, for others maybe not. It all depends on your preferences. Thanks for watching
"Walking through a kindergarten field trip..." Delayed laughter here. Great dead-pan comic timing! LOL! Gotta disagree about the sink in the bathroom...it'd be in the way for someone my size and make an already small bathroom uncomfortably tiny. I'd just put some water in a coffee mug to brush my teeth if the sink was full of dishes. LOL!
Haha, glad we could make you laugh, that's our life. The sink really is a personal choice and people can for sure make it work for themselves as you have mentioned. Thanks for watching
Well done, thank you.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.
Are y'all planning to review the Basecamp?
We have done the original Basecamp and we are working hard on finding the new one. Sounds like it will be around here in January sometime. We can't wait to see it. Thanks for watching.
Great review!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.