I owned a Crossroads 29rl for about 10 years and it was a dream to own. Zero defects and very well made. I should have bought another one but the dealer was gone and I would have had to travel 125 miles to another Crossroads dealer. Bought a Jayco…… .I should have traveled the 125 miles. Great quality and VERY well made units.
We love the windshield on our Flagstaff Classic Super Lite. We have comprehensive insurance that would replace the window in case it ever broke or cracked. After one year and lots of road trips, not even a scratch.
You need to show the "walk around room" with the slides in. A lot of RV'ers will stay in Wal-Mart parking lots over night sometimes and don't want to extend slides.
WOW! That bedroom is awesome. I like that the bed slides out on the side on the door. That way it will be in your campsite. Big bathroom. Like the fridge too. The front window is really nice.
I realize this video is a couple of years old but I love the Cameo. I bought the 40' front kitchen cameo back in August of 2020 and have lived in it full time since Sep 1, 2020. I had a true test of the extra insulation during Texas' week long freeze with absolutely no problems. I love this unit. It pulls easy with my 2018 GMC Denali 3500 dually. The only problem I have had is they replaced the TV in the bedroom. Great video.
Friend, I don't think that unit would work for my situation, but your video was outstanding. I especially appreciate your outside overview including the suspension, tires and leveling system. I might suggest a yard stick or something to compare for scale in your well appreciated attempt to describe the size of the bathroom -- my Viking-sized shoulders are a constant challenge with RV wall width -- but I think you did a great job noting that as well. Well done, sir!
I have a 2019 Jayco White hawk 30 RLS and yes the front window and the bench seating underneath the window was a big seller for us. As well as the rest of the trailer.
It's time to sell the house, you've found us our new home. That's one amazing rig. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to your videos and to the wealth of knowledge that you provide us.
Great video. I know you try to keep them relatively short but I and I’m sure others would love it if you could take measurements of thinks like the counter tops, bathrooms, and storage places. That would be awesome Thanks and continue with these videos
That front bedroom with the sitting area would be great for my wife who loves to read. I wouldn’t disturb her coming in or out but I’m a little worried about a window in the front. Driving down the road with the possibility of something striking it. Thank you for such a great information video!
Gorgeous unit and as you mentioned, doesn't seem overly heavy for the size of the unit as you walked through it. I suspect this is at least an $80-90K RV, if not more, so the one downside to units this size is the sleeping options actually are more limited than cheaper models. Obviously the couch converts to a bed, however it would be nice to see bunks or other family sleeping options included in a unit of that size.
Really nice unit...the front window seat and huge bedroom slide was the kicker. The bathroom, kitchen and living area was very nice also. Good Show. Bill in Florida
I'd get a custom cover for the front windshield to protect this investment. Ever been in a hail storm in Kansas or Texas ? Smart money says custom cover
With that large window up front, they could have added a shield similar to what Airstream does. I think these huge units are best used for long term stays at rv parks. If not permanent then at least a month or more at a time I would think. Many families with children are moving into these big fifth wheels.
Doris Shanks I agree! I’m looking for a FT- isn’t going to be moved often at all. So it’s perfect for me. The window wouldn’t be such a concern thankfully
Really nice RV, I noticed that the shot of the suspension they have added a piece of metal too help prevent damage from a blowout, we are looking at a Montana High Country 381TH that has the front window, we think it's a great option. The bedroom was amazing, and the kitchen was nice, but not a big fan of the rear living. Keep those video's coming
really like that the unit has a couch up in the bedroom area which i haven't seen before. The big window is also really cool haven't seen that as well. Would love to see more reviews on different rvs. I also appreciate how knowledgeable you are about everything. keep up the great work!
Nice unit. That's not a convection microwave BTW. I have that exact model of microwave in my house. It's not bad, but my next mic will need to have a backlit keypad!
I really like this unit. I could see full timing in here no problem. The king bed and huge bedroom does it for me. The other amenities are nice but nothing beats a king size bed after a long day. Maybe Hoover can do a dealer trade up to Illinois!
Not crazy about how little room is between the bottom of the jacks and the ground when they are in the up position. The front master br is by far the best feature. Just not crazy about electric fireplaces and putting the stove oven in such a small space.
I have an Open Range Journeyer JT340FLR TT with the massive window in front. It's a 2014 that we got at the end of 2013 and have +30k miles on it and the front window is still going strong. That bedroom is really nice with that giant window (and everything else as well).
You said you were going to post the price in the video description, but I couldn't find it. I really appreciate your reviews despite the overuse of adjectives. This unit left me kind of cold, but it is nice to find that out without spending a pile of time at RV Shows. I usually learn to appreciate the features in our own 12-year old Travel Supreme even more as I get to compare what's new with what we already have. Thanks for all you do.
I got a chuckle out of the huge huge little area as well. Also wondering why you'd put a TV on the small dresser with a swivel mount on the right of the bed, wasn't there a large TV on the closet slide? Just for the hell of it, I watched this video again and counted the double or triple adjectives (12) and massive, tremendous or absolutely's (14). Sounds like we could start a drinking game.
Best feature is the large basement. But you'll need it because not so much storage inside. Guess you can put a close bar in the basement for your hanging clothes. Gonna get kinda cold walking outside on cold mornings to get your clothes because closet space is tiny.
I do enjoy seeing the different options you present to us when it comes to Travel trailers and 5th wheels, But i would say the keystone Montana 3820FK is one of the most impressive layouts IMHO.. As i look at this Crossroads i can just see all the corners they cut, like whisper quiet AC, barreled roof design, and something as simple as outlets next to the couch or nightstands by the bed. i would imagine that the price point of this 5er is quite lees than the Montana though.. you get what you pay for i guess... keep the videos coming!!! You Rock Big Truck Big RV!!
Are many of the RV manufactures similar to boat manufactures with axle ratings? Like a boat hull with T-top will have a weight of 2600 lbs without outboard motor and they put it on a alum. trailer with 3500 lb axle. Add motor and trailer weight, axle is at max. Load boat with gear and axle is overloaded eating tires. My wife and I looked at a fifthwheel camper, it had GVW like 12,500. I asked the salesman if the tandem axles were rated at 7,500 and I could have got more info from a rock, the guy looked at me as if I was asking him a question about space travel. I imagine with loading a RV with clothing, kitchen items and groceries that you could add 1k lbs+ to a RV quick. I don't want to spend $100k for a fifthwheel to be setting on the side of the highway with shredded tires or busted wheel bearings due to undersized axles. This is very common in the boat world, they save a couple hundred dollars undersizing the axles to give the consumer years worth of headaches. Last year I ordered a new alum. tandem torsion axle trailer for my boat, boat with motor and no fishing gear is approx. 3k lbs, guy tried is best to sale me a trailer rated at 3,500 lbs. He acted as if I had lost my mind when I told him I insisted on a trailer with tandem 2,500 lb axles. I just don't get it, it cost me only $100 to bump axles up from 1,750 lb to 2,500 lb. to prevent overloading trailer but these guys insist on sizing axles just for the weight it leaves the lot with.
similar. Many RV manufacturers only account for the GVWR minus the hitch weight. Some do overkill. A reason we got our Chaparral is because it has a GVWR of 14k and twin 7k axles. With more than 2100lbs pin, we gave significant overkill
Trailers always used to have a nice big front window, many had a hinged fiberglass or similar cover to protect them. The current style of no big window makes current trailers feel dark and small.
Speaking of folding and unfolding - I was a little disappointed in the panel Just being out on the wall like that. Most of the more residential nice rv’s seem to be putting them into a little shallow cabinet looking area on the wall with a door over them so it is more homey inside and feels less like a camper
Great video! We are looking at upgrading our bumper pull Winnebago to a 5th wheel. We really like the Cameo and it's one of our favorites so far. We had a rv show 2 weeks ago and were able to see alot of nice rigs. We also love the front glass and sitting area!
Looks real nice but more of a "living" unit than a weekend travel unit. Don't think it would make it up the ALCAN Hwy. Love the jobsite dog in the beginning, I have mine with me everyday.
Looks like a nice unit. I could see that the one slide was rack and pinion, was one swintek? I notice that alot of these videos giving camper tours don't specify the mechanism of the slide outs and its important to me. I won't have a camper with cable slides after my Open Range 272RLS. HAHAHAA! I JUST noticed after I posted this that the last comment was 2 years ago! HAHAHA
Big Truck Big RV is there anything mid bunk or bunkhouse that is not brand new that would compare to this one? It’s just me, I’ll be living fulltime- so I’m loving it 100% except for when guests (grandkids) came it would be nice having an extra bedroom area for them all set up at nanny’s house. They don’t come often due to distance - so for the other 340+ days out of the year I’d hate to give up that amazing bedroom too lol
If you're ok with one bathroom (which is really cool, BTW), this is a great floorplan! If a person were to buy an older model and they didn't like the color of the furniture, could they have it exchanged for different colors?
I can't remember... have you done a video on the air dams mounted on top the cab of the truck? About the only way I can think of helping to protect that front glass from rocks.
Marshall Loveday Lol it’s likely just an out of habit thing he says for the dresser area to have a tv- most bedrooms don’t have that entertainment/storage wall. It was funny though
We love your videos but this Cameo is lacking is so many areas: Controls mounted to the wall instead of being hidden in a little cabinet. This unit has the loud A/C units rather than ducted A/C. No kitchen counter top space. I love the opposing slides in the bedroom, but there is No Master bedroom closet space, and even less closet space with another giant TV in the bedroom, and who needs a couch in the bedroom, unless you get in trouble with the wife! LOL and then there's a small A 2-piece shower. But hey! You saved a lot of us the trouble of going out to see this unit in person, so for that I say thank you.
IMO a huge step down from previously built Carriage Cameos starting with the frame which is virtually the same as much cheaper brands of 5ers. Also checked on the specs. Carriage Cameos have a 100 gal freshwater tank capacity permitting almost double comfortable dry camping capability. This one only has 60gal freshwater, enough for maybe 3 days for an average couple.
That would be the i am going to retire and full time RV. Also in case you did not notice it looked like the TV was just above the fireplace so not sure why they would have an extra connection on that dresser.
I'm not a fan of slide outs. This one looks like it has the same problem as others in that you MUST operate them in order to get around inside. So if you just want to take a break or have lunch, it would be inconvenient and likely impossible to just go inside without that step. The other potential issue is that if slide mechanism ever fails, you may not be able to get on the road with the section extended. The issue might be mitigated if there was an emergency manual method to get the unit back in with a motor failure. I've never heard of that actually happening, but on the other hand I've never heard of one with the manual capability either. I'm a retired designer, so these are the kinds of things I think about when I look at how things are made and used. YMMV, JMHO, FWIW, etc.
Nice unit, but most of the nice, large windows are looking out over your neighbor's campsite with virtually no windows looking out on your campsite. The living area needs to be reversed.
It depends on where you park your 5th wheel on your campsite.. How can you say it's looking over your neighbor's site... That's literally dependent on how it's parked in each and every individual site.
Crossroads rv use to be Carriage corporation. I have a 06 carriage Carrilite these rigs by crossroads are your higher end models or as I call them retirement homes on wheels. Great vid and great channel.
The best feature on this fifth wheel is the bedroom. It is gorgeous. However, there is not enough room in the kitchen to really make it functional. No room for pots and pans, dishes, and groceries. It really wouldn't work to be able to spend any length of time at either an RV park or boon docking.
dodgeguyz I so agree- sticks out like a sore thumb! If I end up with this one, I’ll have to devise a way to build something or put a canvas artwork over it. It’s not pretty to look at. Not homey at all
Nice looking unit, i noticed it doesnt have the lippert Z frame in the front because i see a step up in the basement floor and i dont know why they didnt use frame less windows, but other than that nice coach. thanks for sharing.
Nice video again ! Love that huge bedroom but not crazy about that front window seen more broken at the camp ground then I care to no about I guess it would be fine if you never moved it!👍
Here is my question. In the Master bathroom, you have a deep storage space that is beside the shower. Why not extend the shower stall to where the storage cabinet and all that extra space below it? I prefer a large bathroom. I like space when grooming.
Chris Harrison I’m Confused....put the storage space below the shower? I do agree with you about that awkward deep bathroom storage. I’d Prefer multiple shelves that are more Shallow for storing towels and all the extra bathroom toiletries. Not sure how you’d organize one big deep square box for all your bathroom stuff
You asked for it so here goes, maybe you can spread this around to the manufacturers. I don't like having a furnace register in a traffic area like this does right in front of the door. I had one in my motorhome and It gets bent and then you want to avoid it in bare feet. I don't understand why they still put in two separate systems for heating and cooling. It should be combined so you can have one filter centrally located. These units need to be redesigned and rethought now they have a pretty standard feature list. I also don't think an electric slide out step with a small porch should be that hard to design and manufacture. Instead of going straight out they can come out with a landing and the steps come our along the side of the rig. Then you could have the railing attached to the side of the unit. The bathroom had no towel bars in it. I also like to have a feature with the mirrors where you can see the back of your head for people that cut their own hair. The medicine cabinet should be in the bedroom. Why would you want a camp ground visitor going through your medicine cabinet behind a locked door. when you brush your teeth you don't want to hit your head on a medicine cabinet while spitting out the toothpaste. The toilets should be large and ceramic and all faucets should be residential style with manabloc easy drain lines. The tub shower should have a usable seat for us old people to soak your feet. Look at the popularity of sit down tubs for the home. All toilet rooms should have an led that you can leave on as a night light. Sewer vents under each sink should be taken out or sealed. I find they are cheap and unnecessary for the small amounts of water people use. People should not have a smell problem in a properly vented black or gray tank system. They should not have to put chemicals or deodorants in or worry about the tanks. Mine never stink until the level gets up to the point where the tank vent gets blocked with the water in the tank.. It tells me it's time to empty them and I use a macerator. Very simple and clean job. With the hot water heaters set at 140 degrees and other problems it might be best to install an instant use hot water heater or a couple of them. If you are boon-docking it is a shame to waste the water waiting to get some hot or warm water especially in cold climates. I like the front window but an outside cover for protection while driving and used as a sun rain shade while parked. It needs to be sturdy for the wind but these windows get useless when it rains and collects dust. The beds need a place to set a drink, book and reading glasses etc. The bedrooms should have two smaller TV's so each person can watch what they want and have Bluetooth headphones. They need to be positioned high so your feet don't get in the way and you don't get a crick in your neck. All units should have electric refrigerators and with the flat roofs they can hold 15 solar panels. This also helps keep the roof cool if they are an inch or so off the roof. You would need a Midnight Solar type of charge controller with up to 8 or 12 golf cart 6 volt flooded batteries set up for 24 volts and a 2000 watt minimum pure sine wave inverter. You would never need to plug in if parked in the sun and everything except the A?C could be powered. Even in the dead of winter up north this set up would probably keep everything powered. Going 24 volts is the key. I agree with your comment on the couches and love seats lack of side tables. That is terrible in this day and age. I like having my laptop next to my chair which is a recliner. I like having all the controls of the motorhome right next to my chair, furnace and A/C control, light dimming, solar panel monitor control, tank level monitor, hot water power switch, electric awning control, electric shade controls and phone or tablet holders and power for them.. They could put some sort of attachment in front of the love seat for a removable coffee table / ottoman. Finally as I said in the bedroom there should be two smaller TV's so each person can watch what they want even if they have to read the story. I like to switch between two different programs because of the amount, length and obnoxious repeating commercials. After getting the 55' flat screen you come to realize if you just bring it closer to your eyes the perspective is the same so the TV should be hung on swivel wall mounts. In fact with phones and tablets able to project the video onto larger TV displays the unit should have multiple 32" screens positioned so people don't have to strain their necks to watch it. There should be a consideration for whole unit wi-fi now that phones are giving unlimited data. That is a changing scene but having a place for a wireless printer and an a whole house hard drive are options. Using propane for heat in a poorly insulated unit with such high ceilings can keep you constantly going to fill those tanks. All of the vents and skylights they install in the ceilings don't help. Maybe they should line the whole interior of the unit in foam board before wall coverings and all windows should be double pane. I like the idea of all windows being fire escape that swing out from the bottom. It's a cleaner look and you can do away with the drain holes and the screens that all windows seem to come with. If you want fresh air have a central intake and for the bathrooms and the gas range maybe a central exhaust. With so many goings on in campgrounds like noise and smells it may be better for indoor quiet.and comfort.
Can you do a review of the Crossroads Las Vegas Toy hauler? I am thinking about downsizing from my diesel pusher to the Las Vegas the only 5th wheel that I’ve seen with 4 slides.
You would think with a master bed room that nice they would include the second tv on a swivel mount just incase the one above the fireplace is to far away 😁
I'm in the market for a 3 seasons type fifth wheel to live in while I am building a home on some property i own. Do you have any that you would recommend? build time will be approximately 2 years, and i would like to keep it afterwards to travel in. Thank you, Jack
I owned a Crossroads 29rl for about 10 years and it was a dream to own. Zero defects and very well made. I should have bought another one but the dealer was gone and I would have had to travel 125 miles to another Crossroads dealer. Bought a Jayco…… .I should have traveled the 125 miles. Great quality and VERY well made units.
We love the windshield on our Flagstaff Classic Super Lite. We have comprehensive insurance that would replace the window in case it ever broke or cracked. After one year and lots of road trips, not even a scratch.
You need to show the "walk around room" with the slides in. A lot of RV'ers will stay in Wal-Mart parking lots over night sometimes and don't want to extend slides.
WOW! That bedroom is awesome. I like that the bed slides out on the side on the door. That way it will be in your campsite. Big bathroom. Like the fridge too. The front window is really nice.
I realize this video is a couple of years old but I love the Cameo. I bought the 40' front kitchen cameo back in August of 2020 and have lived in it full time since Sep 1, 2020. I had a true test of the extra insulation during Texas' week long freeze with absolutely no problems. I love this unit. It pulls easy with my 2018 GMC Denali 3500 dually. The only problem I have had is they replaced the TV in the bedroom. Great video.
That bedroom is incredible
Friend, I don't think that unit would work for my situation, but your video was outstanding. I especially appreciate your outside overview including the suspension, tires and leveling system. I might suggest a yard stick or something to compare for scale in your well appreciated attempt to describe the size of the bathroom -- my Viking-sized shoulders are a constant challenge with RV wall width -- but I think you did a great job noting that as well. Well done, sir!
With 5th wheel (or any campers for that matter) there always seem to be trade offs. This one has few that i can see. Love it!
I have a 2019 Jayco White hawk 30 RLS and yes the front window and the bench seating underneath the window was a big seller for us. As well as the rest of the trailer.
It's time to sell the house, you've found us our new home. That's one amazing rig. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to your videos and to the wealth of knowledge that you provide us.
Great video. I know you try to keep them relatively short but I and I’m sure others would love it if you could take measurements of thinks like the counter tops, bathrooms, and storage places. That would be awesome
Thanks and continue with these videos
I was just flipping through TH-cam tonight and got surprised by this, I’m the guy that installs the AC units. Thanks for showing our product!!
That front bedroom with the sitting area would be great for my wife who loves to read. I wouldn’t disturb her coming in or out but I’m a little worried about a window in the front. Driving down the road with the possibility of something striking it.
Thank you for such a great information video!
What might have been nice is a fold up cover for that window that would act as a shade and to protect the glass.....say made out of 1/8" fiberglass???
The bedroom is amazing. We could make that work as an office area which is sorely lacking in RVs without a bunk room.
Thank you for sharing this is exactly the floor plan we love but that bedroom is awesome.
i did like this unit in that it had duel fireplace and a very comfortable bedroom with that seating area!
Gorgeous unit and as you mentioned, doesn't seem overly heavy for the size of the unit as you walked through it. I suspect this is at least an $80-90K RV, if not more, so the one downside to units this size is the sleeping options actually are more limited than cheaper models. Obviously the couch converts to a bed, however it would be nice to see bunks or other family sleeping options included in a unit of that size.
Really nice unit...the front window seat and huge bedroom slide was the kicker. The bathroom, kitchen and living area was very nice also. Good Show. Bill in Florida
Wait,wait theres a TV in the bed room already why would you need a 2nd one?
Security camera connection possibly
I thought that as well... Maybe a spot for a laptop or computer?
Your wife is watching the Hallmark channel while you watch the Monster Truck Jam; you both have individual headsets, of course.
Yup! I rewatched that portion 4 times trying to get why you need another TV. There's nothing good to watch anyhow.😴
i was thinking the same,thats a computer table not a tv table i dont know why he said that when he is standing right in front of a big tv?
very nice couples unit.....master bed is massive. i really like all of the windows, natural light, and air flow...
Very nice. Like the open living area and you can't beat that bedroom! Didn't know Lippert owned Thomas Payne though, thanks for sharing.
I'd get a custom cover for the front windshield to protect this investment.
Ever been in a hail storm in Kansas or Texas ? Smart money says custom cover
Smitty Smitty agree 100%
With that large window up front, they could have added a shield similar to what Airstream does.
I think these huge units are best used for long term stays at rv parks. If not permanent then at least a month or more at a time I would think. Many families with children are moving into these big fifth wheels.
Doris Shanks I agree! I’m looking for a FT- isn’t going to be moved often at all. So it’s perfect for me. The window wouldn’t be such a concern thankfully
Wow, this is really nice. I would have to upgrade my truck that I don't have yet.
Really nice RV, I noticed that the shot of the suspension they have added a piece of metal too help prevent damage from a blowout, we are looking at a Montana High Country 381TH that has the front window, we think it's a great option. The bedroom was amazing, and the kitchen was nice, but not a big fan of the rear living. Keep those video's coming
Spectacular! Love the bedroom windows with bench seat.
The storage below the bedroom would be a great place to "stow" that brother in law who had to much to drink! LOL
The fridge is better then the one in my home, seriously.
Its very nice for the home away from home or full time RVer who really needs a big home feel or entertains. Excellent video review.
No fan in the shower. A few things I would change but I love the layout.
Beautiful! The bedroom alone would sell me!!
The "real" oven and that bedroom might just be what I need to convince wife to full time!
Love it!! I just wish it had a bunk room for my family
The roof line doesnt seem to slope down as most 5ers do. Im jealouse of the cooktop and oven. I wish it was available 2 years sooner!
really like that the unit has a couch up in the bedroom area which i haven't seen before. The big window is also really cool haven't seen that as well. Would love to see more reviews on different rvs. I also appreciate how knowledgeable you are about everything. keep up the great work!
Nice unit. That's not a convection microwave BTW. I have that exact model of microwave in my house. It's not bad, but my next mic will need to have a backlit keypad!
I really like this unit. I could see full timing in here no problem. The king bed and huge bedroom does it for me. The other amenities are nice but nothing beats a king size bed after a long day. Maybe Hoover can do a dealer trade up to Illinois!
Love it, especially that front window!
No bunks for my kids, but they could sleep in that massive pass-through storage.😆
Pass-through is heated so it doesn't count as child abuse. :D
Leave them with the neighbors fk that
So why would you want 2 TVs in the bedroom ?
The sofa in the living room is also a bed
Love love love that bedroom seating area
Love to see the day when handles are inverted, save an inch of space and no bruises bumping into handles inconveniently sticking out :)
Cover the windshield with 3M clear coat plastic to protect it.
I love it, probably would break front glass but beautiful none the less
Not crazy about how little room is between the bottom of the jacks and the ground when they are in the up position. The front master br is by far the best feature. Just not crazy about electric fireplaces and putting the stove oven in such a small space.
This is absolutely perfect. Alfa was the first one I know that had the bedroom window. I wish they had a cover for it! This one great unit!
I approve of front windshield for sure ! Needs an exterior pull-up, protect visor of sorts for front window. NICE !
I have an Open Range Journeyer JT340FLR TT with the massive window in front. It's a 2014 that we got at the end of 2013 and have +30k miles on it and the front window is still going strong. That bedroom is really nice with that giant window (and everything else as well).
You said you were going to post the price in the video description, but I couldn't find it. I really appreciate your reviews despite the overuse of adjectives. This unit left me kind of cold, but it is nice to find that out without spending a pile of time at RV Shows. I usually learn to appreciate the features in our own 12-year old Travel Supreme even more as I get to compare what's new with what we already have. Thanks for all you do.
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I got a chuckle out of the huge huge little area as well. Also wondering why you'd put a TV on the small dresser with a swivel mount on the right of the bed, wasn't there a large TV on the closet slide? Just for the hell of it, I watched this video again and counted the double or triple adjectives (12) and massive, tremendous or absolutely's (14). Sounds like we could start a drinking game.
Best feature is the large basement. But you'll need it because not so much storage inside. Guess you can put a close bar in the basement for your hanging clothes. Gonna get kinda cold walking outside on cold mornings to get your clothes because closet space is tiny.
Looks like something I might look into getting as a place to live in. While I'm building my house.
I do enjoy seeing the different options you present to us when it comes to Travel trailers and 5th wheels, But i would say the keystone Montana 3820FK is one of the most impressive layouts IMHO.. As i look at this Crossroads i can just see all the corners they cut, like whisper quiet AC, barreled roof design, and something as simple as outlets next to the couch or nightstands by the bed. i would imagine that the price point of this 5er is quite lees than the Montana though.. you get what you pay for i guess... keep the videos coming!!! You Rock Big Truck Big RV!!
Beautiful unit, think my favorite is still the front kitchen models.
TShull Love our Montana 3820fk
Yeah, my wife and I wouldn't mind retiring in that one! The (nest) over the hitch is awesome!!
WOW! That's one of the best campers I have ever seen!
Are many of the RV manufactures similar to boat manufactures with axle ratings? Like a boat hull with T-top will have a weight of 2600 lbs without outboard motor and they put it on a alum. trailer with 3500 lb axle. Add motor and trailer weight, axle is at max. Load boat with gear and axle is overloaded eating tires. My wife and I looked at a fifthwheel camper, it had GVW like 12,500. I asked the salesman if the tandem axles were rated at 7,500 and I could have got more info from a rock, the guy looked at me as if I was asking him a question about space travel. I imagine with loading a RV with clothing, kitchen items and groceries that you could add 1k lbs+ to a RV quick. I don't want to spend $100k for a fifthwheel to be setting on the side of the highway with shredded tires or busted wheel bearings due to undersized axles. This is very common in the boat world, they save a couple hundred dollars undersizing the axles to give the consumer years worth of headaches. Last year I ordered a new alum. tandem torsion axle trailer for my boat, boat with motor and no fishing gear is approx. 3k lbs, guy tried is best to sale me a trailer rated at 3,500 lbs. He acted as if I had lost my mind when I told him I insisted on a trailer with tandem 2,500 lb axles. I just don't get it, it cost me only $100 to bump axles up from 1,750 lb to 2,500 lb. to prevent overloading trailer but these guys insist on sizing axles just for the weight it leaves the lot with.
similar. Many RV manufacturers only account for the GVWR minus the hitch weight. Some do overkill. A reason we got our Chaparral is because it has a GVWR of 14k and twin 7k axles. With more than 2100lbs pin, we gave significant overkill
Love the bedroom design. I don't like the air conditioner/heater units in the ceiling and floors.
Trailers always used to have a nice big front window, many had a hinged fiberglass or similar cover to protect them. The current style of no big window makes current trailers feel dark and small.
Huge huge little area lol 😂 I love your reviews keep it up please I want yours after a stressful day at work
Random request; could you show how a unit like this is "folded" and "unfolded"?
Watching the features would really make for a great video.
Speaking of folding and unfolding - I was a little disappointed in the panel
Just being out on the wall like that. Most of the more residential nice rv’s seem to be putting them into a little shallow cabinet looking area on the wall with a door over them so it is more homey inside and feels less like a camper
Wow!!!!!! That's all $$$$$$$$. What a deal. Love the huge windows... Not loving the dark leather and wood. Great walk-thru.
Great video! We are looking at upgrading our bumper pull Winnebago to a 5th wheel. We really like the Cameo and it's one of our favorites so far. We had a rv show 2 weeks ago and were able to see alot of nice rigs. We also love the front glass and sitting area!
nice unit..can you review a Redwood fifthwheel. Purchasing in about 5 to 6 months and Redwood is on our final list.
Looks real nice but more of a "living" unit than a weekend travel unit. Don't think it would make it up the ALCAN Hwy. Love the jobsite dog in the beginning, I have mine with me everyday.
Looks like a nice unit. I could see that the one slide was rack and pinion, was one swintek? I notice that alot of these videos giving camper tours don't specify the mechanism of the slide outs and its important to me. I won't have a camper with cable slides after my Open Range 272RLS. HAHAHAA! I JUST noticed after I posted this that the last comment was 2 years ago! HAHAHA
I think this would be a great new camper for you to trade your old one in for!!! Are you considering getting this one??
need a mid bunk
Big Truck Big RV is there anything mid bunk or bunkhouse that is not brand new that would compare to this one? It’s just me, I’ll be living fulltime- so I’m loving it 100% except for when guests (grandkids) came it would be nice having an extra bedroom area for them all set up at nanny’s house. They don’t come often due to distance - so for the other 340+ days out of the year I’d hate to give up that amazing bedroom too lol
If you're ok with one bathroom (which is really cool, BTW), this is a great floorplan!
If a person were to buy an older model and they didn't like the color of the furniture, could they have it exchanged for different colors?
I can't remember... have you done a video on the air dams mounted on top the cab of the truck? About the only way I can think of helping to protect that front glass from rocks.
7:49 - "Here's your TV counter right here..." What's that big black screen thing opposite the bed, then?
Marshall Loveday Lol it’s likely just an out of habit thing he says for the dresser area to have a tv- most bedrooms don’t have that entertainment/storage wall. It was funny though
You can buy special windscreen covers for when you’re travelling.
We love your videos but this Cameo is lacking is so many areas: Controls mounted to the wall instead of being hidden in a little cabinet. This unit has the loud A/C units rather than ducted A/C. No kitchen counter top space. I love the opposing slides in the bedroom, but there is No Master bedroom closet space, and even less closet space with another giant TV in the bedroom, and who needs a couch in the bedroom, unless you get in trouble with the wife! LOL and then there's a small A 2-piece shower. But hey! You saved a lot of us the trouble of going out to see this unit in person, so for that I say thank you.
Nice Camper.Was anticipating a bath tub similiar to the Montana.
IMO a huge step down from previously built Carriage Cameos starting with the frame which is virtually the same as much cheaper brands of 5ers. Also checked on the specs. Carriage Cameos have a 100 gal freshwater tank capacity permitting almost double comfortable dry camping capability. This one only has 60gal freshwater, enough for maybe 3 days for an average couple.
I dig that front window area
Better viewing and a perfect place for the dog beds!
That front window is going to be peppered with bugs after you are done moving your unit to your new location.
That would be the i am going to retire and full time RV. Also in case you did not notice it looked like the TV was just above the fireplace so not sure why they would have an extra connection on that dresser.
That has a better interior than most of these big RVs in the USA, but it still looks like something from the 70s.
Just wha' I was thinking. Valances?!
brighton dude I think it's just the insistent use of Darkwood wood!!
I'm not a fan of slide outs. This one looks like it has the same problem as others in that you MUST operate them in order to get around inside. So if you just want to take a break or have lunch, it would be inconvenient and likely impossible to just go inside without that step.
The other potential issue is that if slide mechanism ever fails, you may not be able to get on the road with the section extended. The issue might be mitigated if there was an emergency manual method to get the unit back in with a motor failure. I've never heard of that actually happening, but on the other hand I've never heard of one with the manual capability either.
I'm a retired designer, so these are the kinds of things I think about when I look at how things are made and used. YMMV, JMHO, FWIW, etc.
Nice unit, but most of the nice, large windows are looking out over your neighbor's campsite with virtually no windows looking out on your campsite. The living area needs to be reversed.
Agree on reversed living area
wow that is such a great insight, about looking out. it never dawned on me until you mentioned it, and what a huge mistake in designing that rig.
Joes Wishful extremely good point that I hadn’t even considered!!! You should write the company. Seriously that should be swapped around.
It depends on where you park your 5th wheel on your campsite.. How can you say it's looking over your neighbor's site... That's literally dependent on how it's parked in each and every individual site.
Great RV. Think it needs a little bit more storage inside.
I want this one! Love it! It’s the perfect RV! ❤️
Crossroads rv use to be Carriage corporation. I have a 06 carriage Carrilite these rigs by crossroads are your higher end models or as I call them retirement homes on wheels. Great vid and great channel.
Wow, that thing is gorgeous!
The best feature on this fifth wheel is the bedroom. It is gorgeous. However, there is not enough room in the kitchen to really make it functional. No room for pots and pans, dishes, and groceries. It really wouldn't work to be able to spend any length of time at either an RV park or boon docking.
Awesome fifthwheel best one I've seen on this channel. P.S. this is the only rv/truck channel I watch .
Wow! That bedroom is huge!
All that and they couldn’t put the control center in a small cabinet to clean up the wall?
dodgeguyz I so agree- sticks out like a sore thumb! If I end up with this one, I’ll have to devise a way to build something or put a canvas artwork over it. It’s not pretty to look at. Not homey at all
Nice looking unit, i noticed it doesnt have the lippert Z frame in the front because i see a step up in the basement floor and i dont know why they didnt use frame less windows, but other than that nice coach. thanks for sharing.
I have a video suggest. Class-A toy hauler ?
It is beautiful and different, I love it
Nice video again ! Love that huge bedroom but not crazy about that front window seen more broken at the camp ground then I care to no about I guess it would be fine if you never moved it!👍
I would like to see how much room is left when slides are in. Sometimes we stop at a rest area to eat lunch. Can you still open fridge?
That's a great looking 5th Wheel and it's got plenty of space throughout the whole thing
Here is my question. In the Master bathroom, you have a deep storage space that is beside the shower. Why not extend the shower stall to where the storage cabinet and all that extra space below it? I prefer a large bathroom. I like space when grooming.
Chris Harrison I’m
Confused....put the storage space below the shower?
I do agree with you about that awkward deep bathroom storage. I’d
Prefer multiple shelves that are more
Shallow for storing towels and all the extra bathroom toiletries. Not sure how you’d organize one big deep square box for all your bathroom stuff
Love the interior, et al.
You asked for it so here goes, maybe you can spread this around to the manufacturers.
I don't like having a furnace register in a traffic area like this does right in front of the door. I had one in my motorhome and It gets bent and then you want to avoid it in bare feet. I don't understand why they still put in two separate systems for heating and cooling. It should be combined so you can have one filter centrally located. These units need to be redesigned and rethought now they have a pretty standard feature list. I also don't think an electric slide out step with a small porch should be that hard to design and manufacture. Instead of going straight out they can come out with a landing and the steps come our along the side of the rig. Then you could have the railing attached to the side of the unit.
The bathroom had no towel bars in it. I also like to have a feature with the mirrors where you can see the back of your head for people that cut their own hair. The medicine cabinet should be in the bedroom. Why would you want a camp ground visitor going through your medicine cabinet behind a locked door. when you brush your teeth you don't want to hit your head on a medicine cabinet while spitting out the toothpaste. The toilets should be large and ceramic and all faucets should be residential style with manabloc easy drain lines. The tub shower should have a usable seat for us old people to soak your feet. Look at the popularity of sit down tubs for the home. All toilet rooms should have an led that you can leave on as a night light.
Sewer vents under each sink should be taken out or sealed. I find they are cheap and unnecessary for the small amounts of water people use. People should not have a smell problem in a properly vented black or gray tank system. They should not have to put chemicals or deodorants in or worry about the tanks. Mine never stink until the level gets up to the point where the tank vent gets blocked with the water in the tank.. It tells me it's time to empty them and I use a macerator. Very simple and clean job.
With the hot water heaters set at 140 degrees and other problems it might be best to install an instant use hot water heater or a couple of them. If you are boon-docking it is a shame to waste the water waiting to get some hot or warm water especially in cold climates.
I like the front window but an outside cover for protection while driving and used as a sun rain shade while parked. It needs to be sturdy for the wind but these windows get useless when it rains and collects dust. The beds need a place to set a drink, book and reading glasses etc. The bedrooms should have two smaller TV's so each person can watch what they want and have Bluetooth headphones. They need to be positioned high so your feet don't get in the way and you don't get a crick in your neck.
All units should have electric refrigerators and with the flat roofs they can hold 15 solar panels. This also helps keep the roof cool if they are an inch or so off the roof. You would need a Midnight Solar type of charge controller with up to 8 or 12 golf cart 6 volt flooded batteries set up for 24 volts and a 2000 watt minimum pure sine wave inverter. You would never need to plug in if parked in the sun and everything except the A?C could be powered. Even in the dead of winter up north this set up would probably keep everything powered. Going 24 volts is the key.
I agree with your comment on the couches and love seats lack of side tables. That is terrible in this day and age. I like having my laptop next to my chair which is a recliner. I like having all the controls of the motorhome right next to my chair, furnace and A/C control, light dimming, solar panel monitor control, tank level monitor, hot water power switch, electric awning control, electric shade controls and phone or tablet holders and power for them.. They could put some sort of attachment in front of the love seat for a removable coffee table / ottoman. Finally as I said in the bedroom there should be two smaller TV's so each person can watch what they want even if they have to read the story. I like to switch between two different programs because of the amount, length and obnoxious repeating commercials. After getting the 55' flat screen you come to realize if you just bring it closer to your eyes the perspective is the same so the TV should be hung on swivel wall mounts. In fact with phones and tablets able to project the video onto larger TV displays the unit should have multiple 32" screens positioned so people don't have to strain their necks to watch it. There should be a consideration for whole unit wi-fi now that phones are giving unlimited data. That is a changing scene but having a place for a wireless printer and an a whole house hard drive are options.
Using propane for heat in a poorly insulated unit with such high ceilings can keep you constantly going to fill those tanks. All of the vents and skylights they install in the ceilings don't help. Maybe they should line the whole interior of the unit in foam board before wall coverings and all windows should be double pane. I like the idea of all windows being fire escape that swing out from the bottom. It's a cleaner look and you can do away with the drain holes and the screens that all windows seem to come with. If you want fresh air have a central intake and for the bathrooms and the gas range maybe a central exhaust. With so many goings on in campgrounds like noise and smells it may be better for indoor quiet.and comfort.
wow that was nice i want one an i was not a 5th wheel guy but i like that one!!!!!
Don't like leaving the bedroom to get to a bathroom in the hall. Cheap tires. Like the ceiling fan, like the shower, like the storage.
In the future would you be able to find and do a review on the 2021 CAMEO CE4031FL. Thanks
Can you do a review of the Crossroads Las Vegas Toy hauler? I am thinking about downsizing from my diesel pusher to the Las Vegas the only 5th wheel that I’ve seen with 4 slides.
You would think with a master bed room that nice they would include the second tv on a swivel mount just incase the one above the fireplace is to far away 😁
I'm in the market for a 3 seasons type fifth wheel to live in while I am building a home on some property i own. Do you have any that you would recommend? build time will be approximately 2 years, and i would like to keep it afterwards to travel in. Thank you, Jack