FYI, the storage bay that you show as "generator prepped" is a normal setup for the placement of the generator it does not make this "generator prepped". When the manufacturer adds the transfer switch and other appropriate wiring including a start button in the panel inside the RV, WITHOUT installing the actual generator, then it is generator prepped. Thanks for the video. Will you be attending the National Rally in June?
Thank you for making this video! We actually purchased the same camper sight unseen. Only online pictures. It’s about an 8 hour drive to pick it up. I know Exactly what to look for now when we do the final walk through. thank you!
I’m interested if you still have your Milestone and still like it? It would be nice to see a new video with all the upgrades you did to it to make it work even better for your family. Thanks for your videos.
We do! Despite its (many) flaws it still fit our family's needs and budget better than anything else. I have a number of repairs to do - the bathroom sink just fell out - but we'll post a follow up once I sort all that out.
Thank you for the review. We are first timers and I've done a lot of homework and shortlisted 5 with this one being the most desired, thank you for ensuring that we won't buy this unit. It was quite funny when you got to the fridge and spoke positively for like 60 seconds. If you wrote a review in text and not recorded a video, I would have thought that you made up everything you said. I can't believe the rusted chassis. I'm from South Africa and we don't have this kind of rubbish workmanship, everything works and if it's in a condition like the above, we are allowed to return it for a full refund, within a 6 month period. I've done so with a travel trailer that leaked within 2 days.
We have the same rule here, but this floor plan is somewhat rare (especially when we bought it). We had to drive 2,000 miles to pick it up so there was no way to go back once we had it. Actually, a lot more has gone wrong since that video - the rear bunk room sliding door fell off, the back bathroom sink bowl detached from its mount, etc. I agree that the quality of this particular product is very low but we're still glad we have it because the layout is a perfect fit for us. YMMV!
@@chadrobinson3504 Thank you for the feedback. So we have 2 left on our shortlist and they both have very nice layouts. We have 3 children, 5, 4 & 3 years old, so the bunks and play area space in their room is critical for us. We literally looked at every single brand/model/layout fifth wheels in the USA and although there were 9 options that could work, the top 2 that are left are: Forest River Salem Hemisphere/Wildwood Heritage 356QB and the Coachmen Chaparral 367BH We will be living in this permanently, so the double room and double full bathroom was critical.
Hey chad! Do you have any updates with any of the modifications you wanted to do? Like lowering the dinning room table or adding the trashcan and Shoe storage?
I've been distracted this winter restoring an old Ford pickup. The camper is in storage right now, and it's a little tricky to work on because they don't always clear the snow very well. But I'll definitely get back to it as the weather warms up. Stay tuned!
We just bought a 2022, used unit. Water is draining out of a little plastic 90° that comes through the side of the frame. About where the steps are fit the main entrance door. There is also another one on the "driver" side of the rv that comes through the frame the same way. I can not find anything online that states what these are for. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Those are your fresh-water tank overflow drains. You have your tank filled too full. This is very common even if you are "nearly full" and parked not totally level. Note that tank level meters are notoriously inaccurate. While filling at a constant rate, ours will show empty for 5 mins, skip 1/3, show 2/3 for a minute and then show full for a long while until it really is. You can't assume that just because it's not showing full that it isn't, and vice versa.
Was considering this model (cheapest I can find it today is $59k), but with the limited storage, lack of living space and lack of toilet space and overall cheapness, I'm gonna pass.
In the past few years RV's have become especially "full of issues" because RV sales increased >33% in the pandemic. I think you'll find most brands have problems. If you're first-timers you might want to consider a used coach where the "bugs" have already been worked out. If you really want to buy new, RIDE YOUR DEALER. Do NOT take delivery until you've been over every inch of the unit and gotten the dealer to agree to fixing any issues. Hopefully my video will give you some things to look for. If there's a button, valve, or system, press it, turn it, or use it to make sure it works!
FYI, the storage bay that you show as "generator prepped" is a normal setup for the placement of the generator it does not make this "generator prepped". When the manufacturer adds the transfer switch and other appropriate wiring including a start button in the panel inside the RV, WITHOUT installing the actual generator, then it is generator prepped. Thanks for the video. Will you be attending the National Rally in June?
Thank you for making this video! We actually purchased the same camper sight unseen. Only online pictures. It’s about an 8 hour drive to pick it up. I know
Exactly what to look for now when we do the final walk through. thank you!
Thanks for the review. Looking at getting a 5th wheel myself!
Thank you. This helped me decide not to purchase a milestone fifth wheel
Same.
I’m interested if you still have your Milestone and still like it? It would be nice to see a new video with all the upgrades you did to it to make it work even better for your family. Thanks for your videos.
We do! Despite its (many) flaws it still fit our family's needs and budget better than anything else. I have a number of repairs to do - the bathroom sink just fell out - but we'll post a follow up once I sort all that out.
Thank you for the review. We are first timers and I've done a lot of homework and shortlisted 5 with this one being the most desired, thank you for ensuring that we won't buy this unit. It was quite funny when you got to the fridge and spoke positively for like 60 seconds. If you wrote a review in text and not recorded a video, I would have thought that you made up everything you said. I can't believe the rusted chassis. I'm from South Africa and we don't have this kind of rubbish workmanship, everything works and if it's in a condition like the above, we are allowed to return it for a full refund, within a 6 month period. I've done so with a travel trailer that leaked within 2 days.
We have the same rule here, but this floor plan is somewhat rare (especially when we bought it). We had to drive 2,000 miles to pick it up so there was no way to go back once we had it. Actually, a lot more has gone wrong since that video - the rear bunk room sliding door fell off, the back bathroom sink bowl detached from its mount, etc. I agree that the quality of this particular product is very low but we're still glad we have it because the layout is a perfect fit for us. YMMV!
@@chadrobinson3504 Thank you for the feedback. So we have 2 left on our shortlist and they both have very nice layouts. We have 3 children, 5, 4 & 3 years old, so the bunks and play area space in their room is critical for us.
We literally looked at every single brand/model/layout fifth wheels in the USA and although there were 9 options that could work, the top 2 that are left are: Forest River Salem Hemisphere/Wildwood Heritage 356QB and the Coachmen Chaparral 367BH
We will be living in this permanently, so the double room and double full bathroom was critical.
Hey chad! Do you have any updates with any of the modifications you wanted to do? Like lowering the dinning room table or adding the trashcan and Shoe storage?
I've been distracted this winter restoring an old Ford pickup. The camper is in storage right now, and it's a little tricky to work on because they don't always clear the snow very well. But I'll definitely get back to it as the weather warms up. Stay tuned!
We just bought a 2022, used unit. Water is draining out of a little plastic 90° that comes through the side of the frame. About where the steps are fit the main entrance door. There is also another one on the "driver" side of the rv that comes through the frame the same way. I can not find anything online that states what these are for.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Those are your fresh-water tank overflow drains. You have your tank filled too full. This is very common even if you are "nearly full" and parked not totally level. Note that tank level meters are notoriously inaccurate. While filling at a constant rate, ours will show empty for 5 mins, skip 1/3, show 2/3 for a minute and then show full for a long while until it really is. You can't assume that just because it's not showing full that it isn't, and vice versa.
Was considering this model (cheapest I can find it today is $59k), but with the limited storage, lack of living space and lack of toilet space and overall cheapness, I'm gonna pass.
We just looked at this unit. Seems to be a lot of issues. We are first timers.
In the past few years RV's have become especially "full of issues" because RV sales increased >33% in the pandemic. I think you'll find most brands have problems. If you're first-timers you might want to consider a used coach where the "bugs" have already been worked out. If you really want to buy new, RIDE YOUR DEALER. Do NOT take delivery until you've been over every inch of the unit and gotten the dealer to agree to fixing any issues. Hopefully my video will give you some things to look for. If there's a button, valve, or system, press it, turn it, or use it to make sure it works!
@@chadrobinson3504 ty so much. We truly appreciate your feedback and advice