Owner Tour of the Flagstaff E-Pro E20BHS
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2020
- This is a video of our our new travel trailer. It is a Flagstaff E-Pro E20BHS. This is a new floor plan for the 2020 model year for the Flagstaff E-Pro series. As far as I know, this is identical to the Geo Pro G20BHS.
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Hi!! I have been looking so forward to posting this comment - literally for months now. A most sincere thank you to this group.
I am writing this from the bed on my new 2021 20BHS, camping tonight at Calhoun AOK Campground in Calhoun, GA. We picked her up today at Northgate RV Center in Ringgold, GA after a 500+ mile drive from NC.
We started this journey back in august watching YT videos like yours and reading manufacturer websites endlessly. I want you to know that your video series on the 20BHS is the DEFINITIVE training material for owners and should be followed to the letter!!! I bought everything you recommended, right down to the totes from Target for the passthru storage. Forest River should sponsor you to make more of these as they are absolutely the gold standard in my opinion.
My hat is off to you, and your efforts are MUCH appreciated. Hope to see you down the road!!! Will be watching for more!!
Nice rig! I’m lovin it! Just a small tip that will probably prevent a huge headache! When grilling outside, don’t attach it to the trailer! Instead use a separate table or the campsite picnic table. I’ve seen multi trailers with fiberglass damage because of the heat and possible flare ups. I hope you and your family enjoy this beautiful trailer!
Makes sense. Thanks for the tip. I am for anything that helps keep the trailer in tip top shape.
Excellent advice! Many thanks!!!!
I took a shot everytime you said a "Ton" 😂 now I drunk thanks
Thanks for sharing. My family has never been a camping family but I’d love to start! This layout looks nice for a family
That is funny... We just got the Geo-Pro Rockwood version of the exact same camper and love it. Happy camping!
You too! Thanks!
What's the difference?
@@casianosd In my research of the 2 trailers, it's really just outside graphics and maybe interior colors. If you walked in blindfolded you couldn't tell the difference. :-) They're both made in the same building by Forest River.
Great video, thanks for the info...
this helped a ton, thanks
I'm glad that it helped. Thanks for watching.
Just know that Forest River has a 1.3 star rating out of 5 with the Better Business Bureau. They make crappy campers that fall apart and then they refuse to pay for any of the repairs. They are pretty flashy in a video, but once the water starts leaking in it takes all the zeros off your investment. Buyer Beware.
It's Oct. 2020 - I hope you got to go someplace by now ! :-)
Yes, we have! Thanks.
Thanks for this video. We have an E-Pro 20BHS on order for the 2022 season. We spend about 1 month each year in total in our little pop-up camper, so we're looking forward to this upgrade. Like you, we are a family of 4 with bikes. I saw your video showing the loading of two bikes on the tongue mounted bike rack. You mentioned in another video that you were able to get both your kids' bikes in the back storage area with the bunk folded up. I'd love to see a video on that, or just a little more information. We're a biking family and take our bikes everywhere we go. I'm a little concerned that our kids' bikes will not fit in the storage area. They're ages 9 and 11, so their bikes are not little kid sized bikes. Curious if I'll need to mount a hitch receiver on the back (or some other solution) for carrying the other 2 bikes that don't fit on the tongue mount.
I will try to remember to video tape this the next time we load up. My daughter basically rides an adult bike so it is one large bike and one smaller bike that we are able to fit in there. You need to have the bottom bunk locked in the up position. I put the larger bike in first as far to the middle of the trailer as possible and then put the smaller bike in.
for the door being difficult to close, open the door, on the door frame there are two screws on the part that holds the door closed, loosen those screws a little, push that part out slightly, and re-tighten, should fix that problem.
I have this model and the same problem. The door strike is too thick and was installed at the extreme end of the adjustment travel. Had to remove the door strike and use a hand file to get it to fit.
My wife and I have the Murphy bed model (2019) . Two years later- no issues as a couples camper ! Easy to tow - not a big fan of the water miser function but we rarely dry camp . Upgrade tires is a good thing - Single axle so be anal on tire care ! Not cheap but a ton of features for the money ! ENJOY ! 🤗
What size hitch ball is this camper? I have a 2 5/16 weight distribution hitch I use on our current travel trailer but we are buying a GeoPro soon and I would like to be able to use it and not buy another one as they are expensive.
Our hitch ball size is 2 5/16 also. I hope that helps.
Thanks for the walk through video. We have put a deposit down on one, and will pick up in 2 weeks. What size totes do you have under the bottom bunk?
Thanks Linnea! We bought the totes from Target. I will include the details below from their website. I am not sure if the URL will work. When putting these under the buck bed from the inside, we need to tip the top one at an angle to get past the door latch just under the opening. Other than that, these have been working great.
Name: IRIS 10 Gal. Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Bin
Dimensions: 24.88" L x 17.63" W x 9.38" H
URL: www.target.com/p/iris-10-gal-heavy-duty-plastic-storage-bin-2pk/-/A-52358750?preselect=52006928#lnk=sametab
Thank for all your information and experience. I am picking up my 20bhs tommorow, my first TT. Your videos have helped me prepare immensely. Could I ask you to email me your unloading and loading checklists?
Thanks Aaron. We have put our checklists online for hitching/unhitching. You can find them here: www.thedroesslers.com/Camper
@@thedroesslers Fantastic! Thank you guys!
You mentioned it measured 21ft, does it include tow hitch (tongue)? Great video by the way!!
Yes, but after remeasuring I realized I didn't include the ladder in the back which sticks out a bit. I'd say this is just under 22 feet from the latter to the tongue.
Thanks for all the videos. I'm interested in your towing experience with the 5,000 lbs max capacity and tongue weight. How has it been with your tow vehicle?
It has gone pretty well. I try very hard not to pack any more than we need and take it easy when driving. This is the first time I have towed a trailer and safety is my top priority. The width of the trailer (7 feet) allows me to still see around it with my side mirrors while driving and the length (20 feet) makes it easier to maneuver than longer trailers. I did a video on our specific tow vehicle that you can check out here: ua-cam.com/video/XaAwXDFOsfo/v-deo.html
How many bikes can the hitch rack hold? We haven't gotten our camper yet, but they included that. Thanks!
Amy, it holds 2 bikes.
Very cool thanks for the thorough tour! Looks like a little land yacht. What does something like that cost?
Here is the response I gave to a similar question. We bought during the Madison RV Show and received their "Show Price" which was in the lower 20s. We didn't negotiate because they included the weight distribution hitch and the price was similar to other sellers in our area. I hope that helps.
Is air conditioning and heater standard?
I believe so. On the Flagstaff website, those are both listed under the Standard Package section.
This is exactly the RV I want. I know it has some space issues, but I don't want to pull a mini-arena to the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. I'd rather have a u-dinette or two chairs or small sofa.
So I see you have the stabilizer jacks down...any recommendation on to operate those? :-)
We are still just using the tool (manual process) that came with the camper. I show this in our unhitching video around 6 minutes and 30 seconds: ua-cam.com/video/jQwRJFiSbP8/v-deo.html
@@thedroesslers Thanks so much! I did actually find that clip and use it to get our jacks down. Love the channel, it's been super helpful.
Great Video, just now looking into small lightweight travel trailers. What is the hitch weight of this model? We have a 350LB max hitch weight on our 19Volvo XC40. - Also, I've noticed they have other floor plans. Just wondering why the bathroom in this doesn't have a sink. Thanks again for the great walkthrough. I've watched many RV video reviews of sales people doing their tour, and your's is one of the best ones I've seen.
Thanks Alan. I really appreciate it. I had to look this up because I didn't remember. The hitch weight is advertised as 455 lbs. This model (E20BHS) is one of their largest. The bathroom not having a sink is one of the downsides. We almost went with the E16BH which does have a sink. Also, I heard the 2021s do have a sink (but I cannot confirm that).
@@thedroesslers Yes, the 2021 has a sink. It's part of the bathtub/shower unit.
Agreed - best walk through video!
We have never been camping but I’ve been shopping for a small travel trailer for over a year now and when I saw the geo pro I thought that will do , it’s just my wife and myself , but everytime I talk to the sales person they try to sell me what I don’t want and it’s getting frustrating, now I saw your trailer the e pro and now I’m getting confused again
The Rockwood Geo Pro and the Flagstaff E-Pro are identical aside from make and model badges. Both are made by Forest River. Chances are you'll have one or the other in your area.
Great overview. I just ordered the same one, arriving in a few weeks. I hear that stuff tends to break after you first use an RV... have you had anything need adjustment yet?
Thanks Ben. We have been using it almost every weekend for the last 2 months. The only problem we had was that once, the slide out would not go in. We think we lost shore power right when we started putting it in and it got confused. The batteries are enough to open/close it so it should have been fine. We needed to unplug the two motors (left/right) and push the slide out in manually. When we got home, we plugged the motors back and it open/closed just fine. We have had no problems since.
thedroesslers thanks for the reply! Great to hear things are holding up ok, except for that issue, but sounds like you were able to troubleshoot on your own. I can’t wait to get ours soon.
Thanks for the other videos too, like the dewinterization one. Keep them coming!
@@thedroesslers what style hitch lock is that? Looking for one as I'm getting the same trailer next week...
@@Riddick00001 I included a link to it from our accessories video: ua-cam.com/video/1xbGZa2cctc/v-deo.html I reached out to that company to make sure I got the correct one. Here is the amazon link: amzn.com/B07YMZBCZC
Does the bed lift up to access the front storage? Do the dinette seats lift to access storage?
The full size bed doesn't lift up to access the front storage. One side of the dinette lifts up for more storage. Stay tuned. We will be videoing a newer video of the camper to include everyone's questions and more details.
Will your batteries charge when it’s plug into a regular 110v outlet?
I believe so. The battery indicator light is always full when we are plugged in at home. Also, the manual has this: The auxiliary batteries are recharged by the power converter when the recreational vehicle is attached to an outside 120 volt power source.
Just curious why the big white box? What were you trying to blur out down the street?
Street signs, address numbers and license plates.
Yep, it is a pain. Thanks for watching.
Sura-Quay Arbon beat me to it. See their reply.
Got ya.
Can you send me a link to the tow hitch lock you have please?
Hitch Lock: amzn.to/3kuhJOY
Is the awning making all that noise?
Yeah, it does make a bit of noise. That hasn't changed with use. I don't know if other campers do too since this is our first. Thanks for watching.
What’s the gross vehicle weight on this nice rig?
Based on the specs on their website: 3,547 lbs (unloaded vehicle weight) + 948 lbs (cargo carrying capacity) = 4,495 lbs (GVWR). For reference: forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/flagstaff-e-pro/E20BHS/5228
This trailer is amazingly light but with these weight savings, what am I giving up?
Since this is our first camper, I don't really have anything to compare with. We were limited in our options due to our tow vehicle. That said, we have been very happy with this camper. If you are interested, checkout our 1st year review video: ua-cam.com/video/1-2BZ0DXlpw/v-deo.html
Winnebago Micro Minnie is also worth a good look. Very well made. Same price point.
What’s the difference between geo pro and e pro
My understanding is that they are identical other than outside graphics. I read online that they are made in the same factory and assembly line.
How to you wash your camper?
We have only ever lightly sprayed it off with water when dirty/muddy.
could we know the price？
E-Pros range from 20 to 30k, I believe. We bought during the Madison RV Show and received their "Show Price" which was in the lower 20s. We didn't negotiate because they included the weight distribution hitch and the price was similar to other sellers in our area.
thank you
What are you pulling this with?
Chevy Traverse
What’s the towing capacity of your traverse?
Jon, 5200lbs is the towing capacity. We have the towing package.
thedroesslers does it tow it ok? I’m looking into 20ft campers and I’ll be using a 4.0 Tacoma so I’m hoping it will tow it ok.
Good question. I also have a Tacoma and just ordered the E-Pro 19FBS. Hope it'll do the job.
What is the price tag on this one?
Josue, here is the response I gave to a similar question. E-Pros range from 20 to 30k, I believe. We bought during the Madison RV Show and received their "Show Price" which was in the lower 20s. We didn't negotiate because they included the weight distribution hitch and the price was similar to other sellers in our area. I hope that helps.
@@thedroesslers how much?
no bathroom sink for 26 k??
You are correct. The 2021 model has a sink.
This is shot in 2020…I guess no stedi shot is available in your parts of the woods…bound to be a Fred’s or Wal Mart near you! 🥴
How much
Here is the response I gave to a similar question. We bought during the Madison RV Show in 2020 and received their "Show Price" which was in the lower 20s. We didn't negotiate because they included the weight distribution hitch and the price was similar to other sellers in our area. I hope that helps.
Price!
Here is the response I gave to a similar question. We bought during the Madison RV Show and received their "Show Price" which was in the lower 20s. We didn't negotiate because they included the weight distribution hitch and the price was similar to other sellers in our area. I hope that helps.
The only down fall on that camper is the bathroom, where’s the sink to brush your teeth, wash face and hands. I guess you brush your teeth in the shower or toilet.
Yep. We keep a bar of soap in the shower to wash our hands. We also keep hand sanitizer out on the shelf. We brush our teeth, etc. in the kitchen sink which I thought was going to be real gross but after all it is "camping." I clean it REALLY good after everyone is done brushing. Also, the newer modals (2021+) have a sink built into the shower.
nice camper, are u a spy or criminal, why are u hiding so much? lol kinda hurt the video..
Yeah, this is a video I should probably re-do. It was one of the first camper videos I did. I have gotten a lot better at shooting and editing videos since then.