YAY for white and gray. YAY for curtain rods (makes it so easy to change curtains). YAY for recliners (hubby with sleep apnea has to sleep in one). Which makes the camp queen ok with us as I am all of 5’2”! You’re right about the table. Change out the legs. Hate to lose frig when traveling but I put up with that now. Love where the pantry is. Not a fan of outdoor kitchens but that would give a place to put lunch type food when traveling so losing frig inside is not so bad. Really like this one in general.
I noticed the sheer curtains right off. I love them. Gives it a homey feel. That pantry tho!! You could hide a 💀 body in there. You know what I like the most is the bright color in the pantry. I need a flash light to see anything in my campers pantry. Drives me crazy.
You are 100% right about the TV location !! Why does it seem that so many trailer manufacturers have never used a TV before ? I would say 70% + of the trailers you show have the TV to high or at the wrong angle to view sitting down . I know people will say but you camp to enjoy the outdoors , yes your right but I also like to watch movies while on vacation ! Anyways as always you put out another wonderful video keep up the great work .
I’d lower the tv to the point where a fireplace could be installed. I have a fireplace now. When I first bought my camper, I thought it was more or less pointless. Now, when I buy again, no fireplace is a deal breaker.
Minor nitpick. I've only recently become aware of this because I have the 'problem' in my 2022 26DJSE. I'll bet money you can't open that fridge door enough to change the position of the shelves. Never thought about it till I discovered I can't in mine. Minor problem, but will annoy you if the shelves aren't in there to your liking. Also, how on earth would you get the fridge out if it needed replaced? Slide has to come out? Yikes.
Yes on the storage over the tv. When you have storage spaces divided, you can then categorize the spaces. Upper for one thing, lower for something else! LOVE the division between living and kitchen.
The saving grace for the refrigerator being blocked in road mode is that the slide is a cable slide so it can be put out partially and then retracted unlike the swintec slides
Very nice Vibe! I think I left a comment on the other Vibe you reviewed some time ago, but I'll leave another one. :) We bought our 2020 28RL Vibe in the Fall of 2019. Have used it 4 camping seasons now....4-5 times per year. Love it! I know there are higher end trailers out there, but for what you get and what you pay, the Vibe's are hard to beat. (We paid 28k in 2019 for a 34' trailer bumper to ball) Everything has held up great, we've had no issues. Well, I did have to do a little repair on a recliner, but that's not a "camper" issue. I have no complaints about the build quality...or anything else for that matter. I'm 6'1" and the camp queen works for me. Yea, my feet hang off. But that's not a deal breaker for me. TONS of storage, awesome kitchen with an island, 12v large fridge that cools super quick. Love it, keeping it! (but will still watch Josh's videos cuz he does great reviews. :)
Where the pantry is by the door put the fridge there. Where the fridge is put the pantry. Take out the dinette and make a LONGGG CUSHY COUCH with a removable table but one that telescopes. Definitely a fireplace cause all the storage would be moved. Televator TV. Needs rain shower n maybe nice stand up bowl sink. EAST WEST BED with chest of drawers n cabinets by bed. More solar. Love graphics. Love the light colors. Love Vibe
i'd move that sink over where the linen is and put a sliding door there. raise the linen up over the sink and you still have room under the sink for more, or should at least then extend that wall where the toilet is and turn the toilet a little more to the front
I say it all the time and maybe I am the only one but get rid of the dinette, shorten the width of the slide, and voila, room to slide into the bath and bedroom.
I love the living area and the window treatments. I like the entertainment area and the extra storage and pantry. Great CPAP area. Good overall. Roadmode kind of sucks, but nothing is perfect.
I must've missed this one. Holy cow. I LOVE THIS!!!! They need to rack and pinion that slide. No way I'd buy it with that cable slide. C'mon maaaan. Give us 2 large cargo doors. If we want to install a sliding tray, it won't be able to go through that smaller door. Also need to make it 50amp with potential for 2nd A/C
We own one! We love it! We do wish we had a fireplace. Our pantry light doesn’t go on motion sensor. I want that! Lol. We also don’t have recliners. We added struts to the bedroom upper cabinets but don’t have struts on the bed storage. We have 50amp service and an extra AC in the bedroom.
Josh, I like how they planned this travel trailer. Some of it reminds me of the 2003 Alpenlite 28RK model that I still have. But by combining the couch and table together, it opens up so much more. The solar needs to be more than 200 for those that dry camp out here in the desert. I’m sure more can be added. Now for a 1/2 ton, I had one at first because I was told it would pull my 28 foot RV. But I ended up replacing my rear end twice because of the weight of my RV. Ended up buying a 3/4 ton and it wasn’t a knuckle breaker when towing it. Great find, Josh!!!!
I think if you need Solar to charge your batteries, you need more than 200 watts and you likely need to go with Lithium batteries, not lead-acid or AGM. Of course, habits and other variables such as how you use the trailer, absorption or compressor fridge, use of Inverter all come into play. In my limited time with our new solar set-up, I think 100Ah Lithium battery and 300 Watt solar would be the ideal starting point.
I don't like big windows that overlook your neighbour's patio. Would rather windows on my patio. Love this kitchen! Love the colour scheme! Don't need the fireplace but do need storage.
I definitely like the light curtains rather than the boxy valances on most units,the storage totes under the dinette, and the cuddle compliant theater seats
Hey Josh, Tex here. Nice camper. I like the graphics, living room closet, and the behind bedroom closet storage looks like it would work for CPAP machines. Road mode does sorta suck, not Cracker Barrel stay over friendly without opening up you are correct on that. What kind of slide system was it? Glad to hear my 2003 Silverado 1500 HD potentially will pull it.
I'd LOVE a shorter version of this. I don't need theatre seating and a dinette. I'd remove one and remove the pantry to shorten this, and it's the perfect layout for my wife and I. Most smaller RVs require you to walk through the bathroom to get in and out of the bedroom. That's always been a complaint of mine. I like how this one is addresses that so no one is held captive in the bedroom if someone else is in the bathroom.
You can see the slide when I cruise around the outside and I have provided videos helping you understand how to identify them and learn their differences. I have to cover a lot and can’t give every detail in every video
I actually like this floor plan. Our trips are day trips to campsites, so the slide is not an issue for us. Thanks for doing this video. Lots to ponder...
Yes! that's true! Your Right! I actually worked with someone a long time ago that had that happen. He had burn scars on his hands and face. It happened when he was a kid with his family camping.@@robertwhite9898
I totally agree with you Michelle! They went to all that work putting in windows that don't open for what? Decorations? 😣😠😤 Windows are suppose to open and let air in, I don't understand a company that does this! 😠
It was very nice to see an abundance of quality standard features in this RV👍but I always shake my head and say “WHY would any manufacturer do that” whenever you tell us that there is a camp queen mattress but there is room for a true queen, or we are ladder prepped but no ladder😩
Hitch seems heavy. Decent cargo. Like the colors. Shade in door please. Curtains over lambrequins!!! Death to gravity hold doors Boo on the road mode. I like the layout.
Really love the kitchen and storage closet, although it needs spots to hang coats! The storage bins under the bed are nice, as is the show cubby. Love the curtains and color scheme but the knee knocker dinette being light fabric is no bueno for our dogs! Bathroom storage is functional and adequate. Sofa is great and tv is huge. Needs an electric fireplace to be perfect! Love the length. Needs a clip to store the stabilizer tool, electric stabilizers would be better. Griddle for outdoor kitchen would be better than induction cooktop. Attached ladder would be better. One slide is a definite plus, less things that can go wrong!
Love this one. Road mode is what it is. You have the little fridge in the outdoor kitchen. I love the induction cooktop. I’d like to see more of those. Like these lighter color schemes What type is slide mechanism is used? I wish this information was more available.
I dont typically mention it as the slide is in plain view as I go around the exterior If you don’t see cables or Schwintek bars, then it’s a rack and pinion 99% of the time And if you see the others.. we’ll there ya go
The interior design is really nice. The dinette cushions are so unique, and I like the way they really go with the couch. Comfortable kitchen too. Nothing to dislike on this one. Can you get your hands on a Riverstone Signature 41RL? I saw a quick walkthru on TH-cam shorts, and it looks impressive and it has a small office in the front.
I like the window treatments way more than the box things. I think I would like the electric fireplace over the storage in this particular model. If it's a family bunk model, please give me more storage. I'd like big doors on both sides. I don't profess to be the smartest guy, but for the outdoor kitchen, if they make the door open upwards then the stove top can slide the other direction staying under the awning. Delete them speakers!
Great presentation, as usual, Josh. Thank you for showing Road Mode. Unfortunately, this one loses bathroom & fridge-what were they thinking?! Also, window treatments are okay, but white? Perhaps gray would be better. Because of Road Mode losses, I'm not feeling the Vibe. 😅
Roadmode not the greatest, but the rest of this unit looks great. And being 5'9" definitely has its advantages. ... that RV queen works fine :) We kind of laughed when our trailer came with the electric fireplace, but we have gotten so used to it taking the chill off in some early mornings, that I think I would miss not having one now.... the thing seems to have spoiled me. Great review as always.
I like this one. Pantry would be better with adjustable/collapsible shelves with a closet rod and add an electrical outlet. I agree splitting the cabinets and moving the TV down would be nice. A walk through bathroom might help road mode so it would be usable for Walmart nights on the trip. I think they did the best they could with the camp kitchen. I don't think giving up garbage can storage under the sink in the kitchen would be worth expanding the outdoor kitchen. I true queen would be nice if they could squeeze a couple of inches somewhere. Love the way they did the bedside storage. Under the bed some drawers would be nice instead of the storage boxes. I wish the bumper had a hitch to put on a bike carrier/storage rack.
Love the rear kitchen and nice couples TT with Big TV and solar included, very nice. And a cable slides system usually used for large heavy slides is a plus.
Not sure how many are really made/in stock but would love to see a video/compilation on 7' tall campers, garagable campers are a life saver for suburban families, seems like the trailmanor steals most of the spotlight for hardsides. Keep up the great work Josh, hope to get down to the new store soon!
@JoshtheRVNerd average garage door is 7' and most HOAs don't allow outside RVs plus who doesn't like a good challenge. I know you can find some Josh, that's why you're the RV Nerd!
Josh, I would like to see some under 3500 lbs and lighter models ... I know not everyone is interested, but I have an F150 XLT supercab 6.5 bed 3.5L NO ECOBOOST, so I'm limited to 5k, and I don't want to max it there. Thanks for listening, and I'm sorry, everyone, for the request! I love this and all those you show i just have a limit for weight ....😊
This is different enough that I'm intrigued. I love the sofa...I'd just add a wide storage ottaman for a foot stool...now if it has a trailer hitch I can add a widget motorcycle trailer/platform I'd be very interested.
Take the storage below the TV and remove it. Put a fireplace there, lower the TV and then putt storage above the TV. The dinette really looks cheap, is there a table and chair swap? It is also a big miss on the short awning, there is plenty of room to extend forward. There should be very little gray water from the kitchen so they should have extended the linds to drain from one outlet. Even if they had to reduce the pipe size. Nice unit, has amny good features but needs a few litttle adjustments.
These are really great comments less is more when it comes to weight saving and functionality I'm 6 foot 6 and 250 pounds I'll opt for that but scoot full size Queen interesting Arvie
The 26RK has a much better kitchen, but it's also 4 feet longer. Like that walk-in closet\pantry, but it needs at least one more shelf and they need to be adjustable.
We have a 2022 25RK. Workmanship not that great, and the cabinets above the bed need to be replaced with something that allows you to get in and out of the bed without hitting your head. No 12V outlet near the bed for my CPAP, but rather 110V and USB (adapter and transformer do not power it from our lithium batteries because our RV came with a converter but not an inverter). We replaced the cheap dangerous Chinese tires with Goodyear Endurance tires. We love the kitchen space, living area and bathroom.
I actually really like this. Love the grey with the cream color scheme. Question though, instead of the theatre seats do they have an option for a sleeper sofa?
Sure glad they didn't put struts on the doors above bed. That probably knocked $5 off the price. And huge windows that don't open? Pass Greg in Michigan
I notice when you click on Vibe on the Forest River site, you are essentially asked to choose, East Coast or West Coast. I really like the Vibe 27fk but it seems it's only a West Coast travel trailer. What specifically do you get on that model that makes it West Coast? I know It's comparable to the other under 30' Front kitchen models, like Surveyor, Salem and Freedom Express, etc. but I like the cabinets over the windshield, the pivot door, the bed slide and several other minor differences (but as cool as I find the Vibe 27fk, it definitely needs a king bed).
Josh i appreciate all you do and all the info you give us god bless you got some sun burn put some aloe gel to heal your and protect your skin it will also keep your tan longer
Apologies without having a chance to better get to know you and speak with you I can’t begin to offer a personalized suggestion. That’s where we have local team members that can assist for ya.
Question. There are so many grand names of RV’s out there. You have Living Vehicle (best quality and most expensive ever made), Vibe, Imagine, Brinkley, Brookstone, Jayco, etc just for starters. How many brand names are there, and what market share percentage does each one have? How can they all stay in business? I realize that there are primarily 4 big companies that own the vast majority of brand names, but it amazes me how they have enough sales to justify them being made. Are the junkyards full of old campers? I know they can last awhile, but cars get recycled, but do RV’s get recycled like vehicles? I’m thinking not???
Josh and RV community- advice requested…. I snore like an 1800# drunken bear, and my wife has a dream of spending our first 5 yrs of retirement in an RV, we can’t sleep in the same room in our house hardly any more. The best design I’ve found is a class C with south bed and walkthrough bath with double door to separate us. Methods to reduce snoring doesn’t work. Any Rv models out there that might be better than this idea? Thanks everyone!!!
YAY for white and gray. YAY for curtain rods (makes it so easy to change curtains). YAY for recliners (hubby with sleep apnea has to sleep in one). Which makes the camp queen ok with us as I am all of 5’2”! You’re right about the table. Change out the legs. Hate to lose frig when traveling but I put up with that now. Love where the pantry is. Not a fan of outdoor kitchens but that would give a place to put lunch type food when traveling so losing frig inside is not so bad. Really like this one in general.
I noticed the sheer curtains right off. I love them. Gives it a homey feel.
That pantry tho!! You could hide a 💀 body in there. You know what I like the most is the bright color in the pantry. I need a flash light to see anything in my campers pantry. Drives me crazy.
Yeah I like when they include a light strip in there
FINALLY!!! A company that REMOVED the 50s window valance box!!! Love it! Colors are fantastic, and great storage.
Right?!
You are 100% right about the TV location !! Why does it seem that so many trailer manufacturers have never used a TV before ? I would say 70% + of the trailers you show have the TV to high or at the wrong angle to view sitting down . I know people will say but you camp to enjoy the outdoors , yes your right but I also like to watch movies while on vacation ! Anyways as always you put out another wonderful video keep up the great work .
I’d lower the tv to the point where a fireplace could be installed. I have a fireplace now. When I first bought my camper, I thought it was more or less pointless. Now, when I buy again, no fireplace is a deal breaker.
Minor nitpick. I've only recently become aware of this because I have the 'problem' in my 2022 26DJSE. I'll bet money you can't open that fridge door enough to change the position of the shelves. Never thought about it till I discovered I can't in mine. Minor problem, but will annoy you if the shelves aren't in there to your liking.
Also, how on earth would you get the fridge out if it needed replaced? Slide has to come out? Yikes.
Yes on the storage over the tv. When you have storage spaces divided, you can then categorize the spaces. Upper for one thing, lower for something else! LOVE the division between living and kitchen.
Ty
The saving grace for the refrigerator being blocked in road mode is that the slide is a cable slide so it can be put out partially and then retracted unlike the swintec slides
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Very nice Vibe! I think I left a comment on the other Vibe you reviewed some time ago, but I'll leave another one. :) We bought our 2020 28RL Vibe in the Fall of 2019. Have used it 4 camping seasons now....4-5 times per year. Love it! I know there are higher end trailers out there, but for what you get and what you pay, the Vibe's are hard to beat. (We paid 28k in 2019 for a 34' trailer bumper to ball) Everything has held up great, we've had no issues. Well, I did have to do a little repair on a recliner, but that's not a "camper" issue. I have no complaints about the build quality...or anything else for that matter. I'm 6'1" and the camp queen works for me. Yea, my feet hang off. But that's not a deal breaker for me. TONS of storage, awesome kitchen with an island, 12v large fridge that cools super quick. Love it, keeping it! (but will still watch Josh's videos cuz he does great reviews. :)
Where the pantry is by the door put the fridge there. Where the fridge is put the pantry. Take out the dinette and make a LONGGG CUSHY COUCH with a removable table but one that telescopes. Definitely a fireplace cause all the storage would be moved. Televator TV. Needs rain shower n maybe nice stand up bowl sink. EAST WEST BED with chest of drawers n cabinets by bed. More solar. Love graphics.
Love the light colors. Love Vibe
Interesting idea!
Love your vids !
Well thank you 😊
i'd move that sink over where the linen is and put a sliding door there. raise the linen up over the sink and you still have room under the sink for more, or should at least then extend that wall where the toilet is and turn the toilet a little more to the front
I say it all the time and maybe I am the only one but get rid of the dinette, shorten the width of the slide, and voila, room to slide into the bath and bedroom.
I love the living area and the window treatments. I like the entertainment area and the extra storage and pantry. Great CPAP area. Good overall. Roadmode kind of sucks, but nothing is perfect.
If the freezer was on the bottom, you would still have access to the fridge in road mode. Agreed, TV should be centered with storage above and below
I must've missed this one. Holy cow. I LOVE THIS!!!! They need to rack and pinion that slide. No way I'd buy it with that cable slide. C'mon maaaan. Give us 2 large cargo doors. If we want to install a sliding tray, it won't be able to go through that smaller door. Also need to make it 50amp with potential for 2nd A/C
Yeah this was a fun one
Nice trailer. It should make the list for many.
We own one! We love it! We do wish we had a fireplace. Our pantry light doesn’t go on motion sensor. I want that! Lol. We also don’t have recliners. We added struts to the bedroom upper cabinets but don’t have struts on the bed storage. We have 50amp service and an extra AC in the bedroom.
Ty for sharing
Like the layout. Fit n finish as well as quality most important to me
Josh, I like how they planned this travel trailer. Some of it reminds me of the 2003 Alpenlite 28RK model that I still have. But by combining the couch and table together, it opens up so much more. The solar needs to be more than 200 for those that dry camp out here in the desert. I’m sure more can be added. Now for a 1/2 ton, I had one at first because I was told it would pull my 28 foot RV. But I ended up replacing my rear end twice because of the weight of my RV. Ended up buying a 3/4 ton and it wasn’t a knuckle breaker when towing it. Great find, Josh!!!!
Thank you for watching!
I think if you need Solar to charge your batteries, you need more than 200 watts and you likely need to go with Lithium batteries, not lead-acid or AGM. Of course, habits and other variables such as how you use the trailer, absorption or compressor fridge, use of Inverter all come into play. In my limited time with our new solar set-up, I think 100Ah Lithium battery and 300 Watt solar would be the ideal starting point.
I don't like big windows that overlook your neighbour's patio. Would rather windows on my patio. Love this kitchen! Love the colour scheme! Don't need the fireplace but do need storage.
I definitely like the light curtains rather than the boxy valances on most units,the storage totes under the dinette, and the cuddle compliant theater seats
Ty
Their window treatments are really home touch!
I like them
This is my second favorite floor plan not to the 26RB. I really like our Vibe. The only thing I'd change is a sofa bed, but that's just me.
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Hey Josh, Tex here. Nice camper. I like the graphics, living room closet, and the behind bedroom closet storage looks like it would work for CPAP machines. Road mode does sorta suck, not Cracker Barrel stay over friendly without opening up you are correct on that. What kind of slide system was it? Glad to hear my 2003 Silverado 1500 HD potentially will pull it.
I'd LOVE a shorter version of this. I don't need theatre seating and a dinette. I'd remove one and remove the pantry to shorten this, and it's the perfect layout for my wife and I. Most smaller RVs require you to walk through the bathroom to get in and out of the bedroom. That's always been a complaint of mine. I like how this one is addresses that so no one is held captive in the bedroom if someone else is in the bathroom.
Awesome ty
For a rear kitchen floor plan, it doesn’t have a lot of countertop space. I could do without the dinette and replace with wrap around counters.
Fair
Josh I would like especially if the have big slide out if you could show what kind of slide system it has.
You can see the slide when I cruise around the outside and I have provided videos helping you understand how to identify them and learn their differences. I have to cover a lot and can’t give every detail in every video
I use a cut off broom handle to prop open the bed...genius! ; - )
Great idea!
Yep love these window treatments they are lovely
Glad you like them!
I actually like this floor plan. Our trips are day trips to campsites, so the slide is not an issue for us. Thanks for doing this video. Lots to ponder...
Our pleasure!
Storage yes, no to a fireplace, when you are port A here in Texas you don’t need a heater you need ac
Love the window treatments
Ty for sharing
Sad that they put in windows that don't open. Strange!
Would if there was a fire couldn’t escape . Campers burn fast .
Yes! that's true! Your Right! I actually worked with someone a long time ago that had that happen. He had burn scars on his hands and face. It happened when he was a kid with his family camping.@@robertwhite9898
I totally agree with you Michelle! They went to all that work putting in windows that don't open for what? Decorations? 😣😠😤
Windows are suppose to open and let air in, I don't understand a company that does this! 😠
Yeah S ppl lit that s5orage half above the TV and half below the TV, Great idea Josh😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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@@JoshtheRVNerd you're welcome Josh 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
It was very nice to see an abundance of quality standard features in this RV👍but I always shake my head and say “WHY would any manufacturer do that” whenever you tell us that there is a camp queen mattress but there is room for a true queen, or we are ladder prepped but no ladder😩
Hitch seems heavy.
Decent cargo.
Like the colors.
Shade in door please.
Curtains over lambrequins!!!
Death to gravity hold doors
Boo on the road mode.
I like the layout.
Really love the kitchen and storage closet, although it needs spots to hang coats! The storage bins under the bed are nice, as is the show cubby. Love the curtains and color scheme but the knee knocker dinette being light fabric is no bueno for our dogs! Bathroom storage is functional and adequate. Sofa is great and tv is huge. Needs an electric fireplace to be perfect! Love the length. Needs a clip to store the stabilizer tool, electric stabilizers would be better. Griddle for outdoor kitchen would be better than induction cooktop. Attached ladder would be better. One slide is a definite plus, less things that can go wrong!
Ty
please more on toyhaulers
Love this one. Road mode is what it is. You have the little fridge in the outdoor kitchen. I love the induction cooktop. I’d like to see more of those.
Like these lighter color schemes
What type is slide mechanism is used? I wish this information was more available.
I dont typically mention it as the slide is in plain view as I go around the exterior
If you don’t see cables or Schwintek bars, then it’s a rack and pinion 99% of the time
And if you see the others.. we’ll there ya go
The interior design is really nice. The dinette cushions are so unique, and I like the way they really go with the couch. Comfortable kitchen too. Nothing to dislike on this one.
Can you get your hands on a Riverstone Signature 41RL? I saw a quick walkthru on TH-cam shorts, and it looks impressive and it has a small office in the front.
I’ll see what I can do
Tv definitely needs to be lower, storage above it, and fire place below the Tv. Like the under bed storage, I really like this one.
Ty
Like the layout for sure.
I like the window treatments way more than the box things. I think I would like the electric fireplace over the storage in this particular model. If it's a family bunk model, please give me more storage. I'd like big doors on both sides.
I don't profess to be the smartest guy, but for the outdoor kitchen, if they make the door open upwards then the stove top can slide the other direction staying under the awning.
Delete them speakers!
#deletethespeakers
@@JoshtheRVNerd 🤟
We love our Vibe but yes the Solar controller is in a bad location on all the Vibes. Probably saving on wiring.
I suspect you’re right
Perfect for single guy tooling around the country!
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Great presentation, as usual, Josh. Thank you for showing Road Mode. Unfortunately, this one loses bathroom & fridge-what were they thinking?! Also, window treatments are okay, but white? Perhaps gray would be better. Because of Road Mode losses, I'm not feeling the Vibe. 😅
not feeling the vibe lol
Roadmode not the greatest, but the rest of this unit looks great. And being 5'9" definitely has its advantages. ... that RV queen works fine :) We kind of laughed when our trailer came with the electric fireplace, but we have gotten so used to it taking the chill off in some early mornings, that I think I would miss not having one now.... the thing seems to have spoiled me. Great review as always.
Ty Shawn
I like this one. Pantry would be better with adjustable/collapsible shelves with a closet rod and add an electrical outlet. I agree splitting the cabinets and moving the TV down would be nice. A walk through bathroom might help road mode so it would be usable for Walmart nights on the trip. I think they did the best they could with the camp kitchen. I don't think giving up garbage can storage under the sink in the kitchen would be worth expanding the outdoor kitchen. I true queen would be nice if they could squeeze a couple of inches somewhere. Love the way they did the bedside storage. Under the bed some drawers would be nice instead of the storage boxes. I wish the bumper had a hitch to put on a bike carrier/storage rack.
I like the pantry idea
Love the rear kitchen and nice couples TT with Big TV and solar included, very nice. And a cable slides system usually used for large heavy slides is a plus.
Glad you like it 😊
Josh, Darn you. Always presenting so many different rv's with layouts and options I like.... How am I supposed to choose my 2nd 1st RV?
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Not sure how many are really made/in stock but would love to see a video/compilation on 7' tall campers, garagable campers are a life saver for suburban families, seems like the trailmanor steals most of the spotlight for hardsides. Keep up the great work Josh, hope to get down to the new store soon!
Seven foot total height? Very specialized list but I like the idea
@JoshtheRVNerd average garage door is 7' and most HOAs don't allow outside RVs plus who doesn't like a good challenge. I know you can find some Josh, that's why you're the RV Nerd!
B+ looks very nice
Love the Train horn blowing! Adds a cool element to the video. You should do it every other video!
Lol there are tracks near the store there
Floor plan reminds me of the Sunset Trail 251rk, a very short lived model for them. 2018 and 19 maybe??
Funny how that happens
@@JoshtheRVNerd I think you may have mentioned that once or twice, or was that Uncle Gary?
Josh, I would like to see some under 3500 lbs and lighter models ... I know not everyone is interested, but I have an F150 XLT supercab 6.5 bed 3.5L NO ECOBOOST, so I'm limited to 5k, and I don't want to max it there. Thanks for listening, and I'm sorry, everyone, for the request!
I love this and all those you show i just have a limit for weight ....😊
I’ll try to find a few
This is different enough that I'm intrigued. I love the sofa...I'd just add a wide storage ottaman for a foot stool...now if it has a trailer hitch I can add a widget motorcycle trailer/platform I'd be very interested.
Don’t believe they do
REALLY like this one. Can use outdoor fridge when traveling...
It’s not powered in transit
A little bigger window in the bedroom instead of the thin tooth pick window be nice. And yes they had the room for a bigger awning why not put one on.
Take the storage below the TV and remove it. Put a fireplace there, lower the TV and then putt storage above the TV. The dinette really looks cheap, is there a table and chair swap? It is also a big miss on the short awning, there is plenty of room to extend forward. There should be very little gray water from the kitchen so they should have extended the linds to drain from one outlet. Even if they had to reduce the pipe size. Nice unit, has amny good features but needs a few litttle adjustments.
Nice trailer but we use the frig when traveling so I hate when they block the frig with slide out.
These are really great comments less is more when it comes to weight saving and functionality I'm 6 foot 6 and 250 pounds I'll opt for that but scoot full size Queen interesting Arvie
The 26RK has a much better kitchen, but it's also 4 feet longer. Like that walk-in closet\pantry, but it needs at least one more shelf and they need to be adjustable.
Yeah 4ft makes a huge difference
We have a 2022 25RK. Workmanship not that great, and the cabinets above the bed need to be replaced with something that allows you to get in and out of the bed without hitting your head. No 12V outlet near the bed for my CPAP, but rather 110V and USB (adapter and transformer do not power it from our lithium batteries because our RV came with a converter but not an inverter). We replaced the cheap dangerous Chinese tires with Goodyear Endurance tires. We love the kitchen space, living area and bathroom.
Sorry to hear but Ty for sharing
I loved this floor plan so much that I bought one to live in & in Canada
That’s awesome! Let me know how it goes.
@@JoshtheRVNerd I will indeed
I actually really like this. Love the grey with the cream color scheme. Question though, instead of the theatre seats do they have an option for a sleeper sofa?
Pretty sure they do
@@JoshtheRVNerd ok thanks 😊
Sure glad they didn't put struts on the doors above bed. That probably knocked $5 off the price.
And huge windows that don't open?
Pass
Greg in Michigan
Hahahaha
Are there emergency windows in the bedroom?
Uncle Josh, we need some RV nerd preferred merch 👍
As required by fire code yeah
Needs to be a walk threw bathroom. bigger shower is a must. That toilet looks tight.
I notice when you click on Vibe on the Forest River site, you are essentially asked to choose, East Coast or West Coast. I really like the Vibe 27fk but it seems it's only a West Coast travel trailer. What specifically do you get on that model that makes it West Coast? I know It's comparable to the other under 30' Front kitchen models, like Surveyor, Salem and Freedom Express, etc. but I like the cabinets over the windshield, the pivot door, the bed slide and several other minor differences (but as cool as I find the Vibe 27fk, it definitely needs a king bed).
Yeah East west stuff annoys me but there are some times sone production or scheduling reasons for it
@@JoshtheRVNerd So probably not getting any additional insulation or anything?
@@Michael-tq4ss that’s not a normal easybeest thing now
Josh i appreciate all you do and all the info you give us god bless you got some sun burn put some aloe gel to heal your and protect your skin it will also keep your tan longer
I’ve had some Sun but no real burn thankfully!
Nice unit but the 26RK in nicer
Is there an option for table and chairs instead of a dinette for this unit? Love the videos. Thanks.
I don’t believe so but I could be wrong
Josh, if I may, for first time ever in rv what do you recommend for me.. I'd like to use it every day for vacations
Apologies without having a chance to better get to know you and speak with you I can’t begin to offer a personalized suggestion. That’s where we have local team members that can assist for ya.
I love this one
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200 watt solar should be basic im going to live full time in mine for a year or so , so i would actually like a double solar the more the better
I agree personally ty
Question. There are so many grand names of RV’s out there. You have Living Vehicle (best quality and most expensive ever made), Vibe, Imagine, Brinkley, Brookstone, Jayco, etc just for starters. How many brand names are there, and what market share percentage does each one have? How can they all stay in business? I realize that there are primarily 4 big companies that own the vast majority of brand names, but it amazes me how they have enough sales to justify them being made. Are the junkyards full of old campers? I know they can last awhile, but cars get recycled, but do RV’s get recycled like vehicles? I’m thinking not???
No idea where they go to die actually
Lose the bedroom and the fridge while towing. Today, this should have all access. Bummer. My 28 RLS cougar has it all and that’s 2017.
I am trying to buy this exact trailer to use year round. Can you recommend a good brand & or model of heated waste water hoses ?
Apologies I'm not well versed in those but our parts teams could likely assist you.
This model would have done better with a secondary entrance in the bedroom I believe. Certainly would have helped road mode
I like them as well
Hello ember??? This would awsome w/ my usual comments
lol TY Ron :)
Thanks Nerd😊
No problem 😊
Is there sn option for a table/chair's instead of booth? Like the rest of it!!!!
Can’t recall.. I don’t think there is. Local team can check on that for you
I would get a mantle mount so you bring down from neck wrecker position.
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🎉#NerdHerd.. I like it but the road mode is not for me.
I love mind it was 2022 but My husband complain because it was so small for extra sleep. So I trade it for Jayco jay flight 2024.
does the fridge not hit the dinette?
Do the windows have night shades behind those curtains?
I think I saw night shades. I asked too soon. Is the slide the type you can only open a little? That would help the road mode problem.
This model where I live is completely different floor plan? I live Oregon?
Lot of brands have East vs west variances
love this one!
Glad you like it!
I like this unit. It would work well for the Chihuahua and me. Gotta find a truck first then look out world!
What’s the dog’s name?
@@JoshtheRVNerd Pooh Bug. She's an 8-lb black and white Chi.
Love the Randy Savage audio!
OOOH YEAUH
I like it
I do too!
Can these have a fireplace added or is that not an option
Factory doesn’t offer that but I’ve seen people add face mounted units
That glass kitchen cabinet door should be dry erase or similar.
Great idea!
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Josh and RV community- advice requested…. I snore like an 1800# drunken bear, and my wife has a dream of spending our first 5 yrs of retirement in an RV, we can’t sleep in the same room in our house hardly any more. The best design I’ve found is a class C with south bed and walkthrough bath with double door to separate us. Methods to reduce snoring doesn’t work. Any Rv models out there that might be better than this idea? Thanks everyone!!!
Try this m.th-cam.com/video/OkItxl6IRBM/w-d-xo.html
Lots of pluses, but road mode is important to us, so, this won't do it. Thanks for the information.
You bet
No back splash at stove?
I've got duel solular duel batteries hou still can't run air conditioning with solular
Solar doesn’t run anything
It only charges batteries
Solar makes 12v power
Not the big 110 power large appliances need
@@JoshtheRVNerd your absolutely right