*QUICK NOTE:* Little editing slip in the bathroom means the footage of me standing in the shower was unintentionally missed. If you'd like to see how I fit into the shower in this RV, then please review the bathroom footage on the Brinkly Z Air 310 th-cam.com/video/2VwBj4sgxtU/w-d-xo.html or 285 th-cam.com/video/3-WkS16JUdU/w-d-xo.html Sorry about that! Never claimed to be perfect obviously lol :)
I've seen similar floor plans, but the accruements and the high quality material puts it over the top. Brinkley is truly setting the bar high for the RV industry.
@@IDman87 Yup, my wife and I are looking for our next unit that we plan on having for a long time. Quality, Brinkley is at the top, floor plans and length definitely not. It's really just the two of us a majority of the time, we don't need anything over 28 feet really... But, Brinkley seem's to not be interested in providing something for us. @JoshtheRVNerd please tell me we are wrong?!?
@@NickLevine-e4s you and me both. It is what most people buy, but manufacturers seem to fixate on the huge stuff. It’s frustrating because smaller travel trailers are almost all very cheaply made and low-end. If Brinkley made their version of some of the short models, it would be a mic-drop moment. I think the industry desperately wants it, but right now it’s just an endless stream of gigantic RVs that make up a very small percentage of the buyers out there.
I would love Brinkley to do a toy hauler travel trailer with a 12.5 ft separate garage and a 1/2 bath. That would be AMAZEBALLS!!!!!! Thank you for getting all this great rv footage.
THIS IS THE ONE!!! I've been looking for best version of this floorplan under 35 feet and this is absolutely it. This just has everything that I've been looking for with only some minor issues. I love that they have a fabric covered couch. I don't know why every other manufacturer went away from them. They're essential if you have dogs. I love the solid surface counters, the multi-function table, the multi-function garbage cabinet, the high quality construction, the extra beefy frame, the cargo carrying capacity and the auto leveling. The only minor issues are road mode accessibility to the frig but at least I can access the frig side by only opening 1 slide. I've never been a fan of the solid steps but these are things I could live with. I do wish there was room for a garbage can under the bathroom sink. I realize it's a new model and prices are only listed at MSRP. I'm hoping that it would actually sell for the normal discounted rate to bring it more in line with what I could afford. Thank you, Josh, for your thorough review!
I think my ONLY complaint about this one is the bed side... "table". I'd much much rather see the style they use in the Z2900. That looks classy, and some flat surface for a tablet / phone, etc. is more useful to me than a drawer and a cubby.
Josh, you are 100% correct about the camera being wonky with the interior colors. I kept showing my wife videos of the 5th wheels, and she hated it!! As soon as my preferred dealer started carrying them, we bought one! Great work again my brother! As your penance for missing the shower in the editing, you must go back to shower yoga! #Nerdherd!
Love it!!!❤ Chill cubes front and rear, fireplaces Front and rear. They made more room over the bed (big improvement) and sway control with ABS. Home run that let's us stay TT instead of going to a 5er.
BRAVO BRINKLEY!!!! My only thought is an East West bed with slide and a nice big closet for hanging clothes. Leave the drawers n w/dryer as is. Y'ALL ARE KILLIN IT and JOSH IS SELLIN IT!!! THKS JOSH❤❤❤❤
We have a 2020 GD Imagine 2910BH which is 1' shorter and it's GVRW is about 10k. As much as I love this trailer I think anyone planning on really traveling is going to have a bad day. We have a F350 SRW with the Roadmaster upgraded suspension on the camper, a Propride hitch, and have towed about 30k miles. We started with a F150 and after 10k miles and the PP hitch decided we needed a bigger truck as the tail just kept wagging the dog. Even with a 1ton truck I can't imagine towing this beast in anything but perfect conditions. With a GVRW of 13.5k I strongly feel it would be the tail wagging the dog all over again especially with the length of it!! IMO Brinkley is the new kid on the block and as such is currently making a stellar product but if you are looking to travel I'd look at their 5ers over this. If you don't go far I'm sure this would be an epic RV!!
Sway control and ABS brakes. If you have decent tires, this will tow easy. If you have standard truck tires, well, that's a mistake you made, not a trailer issue.
I wish more would have a dishwasher and the station where a cooks garbage could go straight to garbage can. Plus a washer and dryer together hookup whether stackable or all in one station
This travel trailer is almost perfect. I really would like the option for a standard dinette that would convert to a bed because my grown children still camp with us several times this summer. But I would figure it out somehow. Thanks for the great review! Josh
Dagnabit Josh! I thought I'd settled on the Z 2900 and now you show me THIS! How am I EVER going to decide if you keep giving me all these great options?!?!?!
@@texaspreppermom what sort of vehicle would allow somebody to pull this and not a fifth wheel? I’m genuinely trying to get better insight why people buy these, so I’m curious what the use case is. There is no SUV in existence that can tow this, only 3/4 ton plus trucks, which can tow fifth wheels, no?
Your videos have been great! We still like the Z-310 and do plan on purchasing it in the near future. This one would be a good second choice option. Our tow vehicle is a 2020 F-450 so weight is not a concern. Keep up the great work!
this is literally my DREAM TRAILER..... however... I have a half ton... well equipped and set up for max towing at around 11,500, hitch weight 1000.... and I would LOVE for Brinkley to come out with something with this same floorpan.... at 30'.... with lightweight options for materials. SERIOUSLY... this floorpan is TO DIE FOR..... take away one of the cinema seats, make more narrow the fireplace opposite and a smaller tv... and BAM... you could come in under 30'. just saying. OH.... THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!
Another great job Josh!! My husband and I are looking to move from a Class A to travel trailer and it will definitely be a Brinkley. We have been torn between the Z Air 295 and 285, 310 was to long for our needs, but this one is perfect. Please tell Brinkley stop designing new TT...lol Thank you again for your great videos!!!
Love it! Note in case Brinkley is reading these. What's the possibility of making that bathroom vanity shelf removable from the factory? Some use both shelves, Some like putting a garbage can in there. Other than that, top notch design as expected from them.
Hey Josh, one of your mate's from downunder here. Keep up the great work! Even though most of the RV's you feature aren't suitable for the Aussie market, I love seeing all the options you guys have. I have a 17 ft single axle travel trailer (we call them caravans here) and it suits us as retired weekend occasional users. I know you often remark about the USB plugs in the side of the couch units being a pain as they are prone to breaking if you knock the cords getting in and out of the seat, however there are little right angled USB adaptor's that you can get for a couple of bucks that minimize that risk, still not ideal but it's an improvement if you have to make use of the side mounted USB ports in the side of the armrests. Keep up the great content.
Remove the stove/oven and just put a 2/3 burner cooktop and a convection micro or an air fryer/oven in the micro spot. Dexter Torflex axles, slide toppers and a leather/pleather couch for the pet owners. That material couch wouldn't remain stain free with our pups. I'd also prefer a darker...maybe black marbled countertop. White can stain, yellow or leave a burn mark from the wifes curling iron. Would put multiple dog/security frame hooks and a bed slide so a king bed could be used. Other than those changes, Brinkley nailed it! We are in the market and those changes would all but solidify this model for us! Until then...the Airstream 33FBQ is our leading candidate!
Love the Brinkley travel trailers but would really like to see Brinkley get rid of the hanging storage next to the bed … since there should have hanging storage in the closet or W/D. Need somewhere to set things down at night and the tiny cubbies aren’t it. Otherwise this is absolutely spectacular.
Great review Josh. I so love what Brinkley is doing from a quality perspective. And the fact that I’m looking at this and seeing it factory equipped with basically every upgrade I’ve made or wanted to make to my personal trailer. The one change I’d like to see at least as an option is to lose those unnerved drawers and have a more conventional under-bed storage. Especially if your not installing a washer and dryer you have sooo much drawer storage already in that bedroom the traditional under-bed would be more valuable to me.
FINALLY!!! Another company performing quality at the construction level very comparable to Outdoor RV's comparing the ORV Blackstone's. We might of found our next new Trailer! Now...where do i go to get one ordered??!! Josh, how does Brinkley address additional solar panels as well as moving to full off grid solar components do they have pass thru pipe similar to grand design to get from roof to storage area and main service panel? noticed on the side panel of the storage it has a sticker for inverter prep is that all behind that storage wall area?
@@JoshtheRVNerd I feel that OutdoorRV manufacture really sets a standard for quality and solid construction. What RV company would you compare to them? I feel Brinkley is getting there but still seeing some methods of construction that can be improved that buyers would be willing to pay for. Thoughts?
If only this was available in one of their Fifth Wheels. It's ideal. The second fireplace is exactly what we'd want. We're waffling between the 2900 and the 3110 for the grandkids but this design would be perfect. Oh well. Brinkley is doing some pretty great things.
Josh, this is great. Quick question... will you be posting something about Brinkley's even SMALLER model i? Saw the Layzee Acres video about it... we're waiting for yours. (Yes, you're our favorite!)
Yep. Already have a date set with the factory. I'll have the first full look at the 2nd run model. I opt'd to wait until we had a better look at it for everyone
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks so much for that information! I just watched that video! I Appreciate you taking the time to send that link to me! Keep your Great Content coming! Take Care! L
They didn't listen when we asked for a cuddle compliant theater seat, unfortunately. The other half is also afraid that spills from the stove will leak down into the televator. Seeing a floor vent in the bedroom was also somewhat shocking. Still, it's a very nice unit that we'd certainly be happy to have if we got one. Thanks for the tour, Uncle Josh!
I’m shopping for our first Brinkley and I’m one of the folks that hates the dine/desk as shown. I’m 6’2 200lbs and that tiny desk makes me think I’m looking at an elementary school table/chair set up. It’s impractical to me and no matter what position it sit is, it’s too cramped looking to be at the front door. I would likely rip it all out, and replace it with a beautiful raw edge wood tabletop with a standing desk base that elevates and lowers. That way it can be a counter height bar, or a desk, or standing desk, without blocking the walkway. Also, “dishwasher prepped” should be standard on all Brinkleys. As you said “this is not the least expensive RV”, and I agree, so it should have standard options that concur with that.
I love this floorplan, but there are a few things I’m not a fan of. -televater needs to go -not a fan of the dining desk. A regular table that can rotate is my preferred. - shared bathroom storage closet with bedroom. Thanks Josh for all your hard work.
This is exactly what I was hoping they would produce. A little more 5th wheel like than the 285, but not quite as long as the 310; staying at or below that 35' mark keeps your campground options much larger. Well done Brinkley!
Loving this one, do they have a comparable floor plan in 5th wheel? Quick question, how close do the window operators get to your head when fully reclined and snoozing? Hotel traveling tip, get a waterproof roll-up stuff sack for your dirty clothes. Should you ever have to travel to a second city before getting home, your dirty clothes don't mingle with your clean. As a benefit, your luggage won't start smelling like dirty clothes.
Hey Josh!!! Long time viewer and occasional commenter. I"m really diggin' the Brinkley's lately. However, I was never fan of brass/gold. I wished they changed it all to silver with grey furniture. Call it the "Silver Edition." I think that would be a deal breaker for me with the Brinkley's. Anyway, take care and thanks for taking your time to do the best videos. Thanks!!!
These are beautiful!! I am hoping they will make slide covers an option. It just simplifies everything. I have no idea how to do it,and it’s already set up for it from what I hear. I Enjoy your reviews!
I'm clumsy too Josh so anything sticking that will hurt (or break)if I bump into it, I'll find it! I really like Brinkley, but did I see vents in the floor in the bedroom? I actually really like the way the under bed storage is set out, if I have a big space I'll fill it with junk, I'll just be a bit tidier if it's set out that way.
1) Definitely your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even 5th camper bought the first time around 👍 2) L❤️VE these. Brinkley is Glamping and not camping. I think that I could handle that 😂 3) I’m surprised of the price. Guess this nerdy student has a lot more to learn from you professor 🧑🏫 because I was surmising that this camper was gonna be in the six figures. So glad it’s not. My wallet says that it is glad too as I don’t have a 3/4 ton to pull it. Now if you wanted out of your good heartedness were to throw in a brand new 3/4 ton or larger HD. Chevy with the purchase of this one…..😂😂😂 4) You don’t eat the shrimp tails 🍤? You devain??? Not me. I eat tails, shells, shrimp and all. My late brother had told me that I must have a cast iron stomach. 😂. We were eating the shrimp and I didn’t know that they had shells. He asked me what I was doing; I said eating my shrimp, why? He said that you were supposed to shell them. I attempted several times to shell and devain them, had troubles doing it and found that it was just easier to just eat them 😂 5) Nice editing Mr. Editor ✍️ 6) “B” rinkley LOL. I have an idea for another model. Paint it yellow with black trim and call it the Model B (Bee) as in Bumble bee 🐝 7) Wish the ladder had the ladder of the 2025 Jayco Jay Feather 26FK. Better stability it appears for the rear to roof or roof to rear transition. Can’t be too safe. 8-37) Another Great Video…. Thanks Nerd! 🤓 😂
Can they add the mini split hvac with the ceiling cartridges? Eliminate the skylights, add more solar, add water generator, with an incinerator toilet? Kill the fake fireplaces and use it for more storage. Thoughts on a sleep number bed?
I was planning on a 285 for our next trailer, but... but... how is this trailer only one foot longer?!? This is it. See a Brinkley in person if you haven't already folks. Yes, if they could add a dishwasher that would be fabulous. And I hope we can get the new full paint packages on these as well.
Just 3 months too late for me. I couldn't stand the waiting and got the 285, though this is exactly what I was originally looking for! I'm happy with my choice now, and don't have any urge to try and get this one. I'm not sure about the dinesk, and like having a conventional dinette and a desk.
This is the leader in the clubhouse for our next RV. It's between this and the Cougar 29RLP. Cougar is a little shorter and much lighter. I just wish Brinkley had solar systems like keystone does. I can get the 660i-L system, dual pane windows and auto level for about 20 grand less than the Brinkley when comparing MSRP to MSRP. It's gonna be a tough decision. Also hope that alliance launches something similar in the new Avenue TT lineup. But Brinkley just looks SHARP and we have been impressed with their fit and finish. I guess time will tell.
Hey Josh, if you were going to full time in a travel trailer, would you go with Brinkley or Jayco Eagle? I know Brinkley is more expensive but seems like spending a little extra for quality on a rig you're going to full time in is probably worth it but I've always liked the Jayco Eagle product and their 5th wheel quality.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Seems like our final four brands when we're looking to buy our retirement trailer in 5 years will be Brinkley, Jayco Eagle, Alliance Avenue, and maybe Grand Design Reflection . . . or perhaps GD will offer a higher end trailer by that time? We're super happy with our GD 2500RL, so I'll always keep them on our list. Anyway, I know you're a super busy guy, so thank you so much for taking the time to respond Josh. You put a ton of work into your content, it shows, and I know you've heard it thousands of times but we really appreciate everything you do to help us fellow RVers!
Crazy to see they still don’t: Double duct AC’s Convection microwave (that vents stove steam/fumes outside). If the dealer can get off their butt I’m picking up a 285 before month end.
I felt weird about non-ducted A/C units as well until I learned more about them and _why_ they're doing what they're doing. If I had a choice I'd prefer an RV have this A/C setup for my own household
@@JoshtheRVNerd I was able to listen to the chill cubes on these yesterday, while they are much more quiet than a brisk air 2 they’re still not silent. The advantage of double ducting for me is I could run a front unit while in the living area and vice versa while the bathroom gets air either way plus the sound is further away. The fan part blowing on you in bed might be nice at night but it will probably irritate some (me).
Yeah they asked me to wait until prototype 2 was done to give a better look at what it will _actually_ look like I am scheduled to capture that this coming tuesday with footage releasing shortly after
Thank you for the information. I will be looking for your video. I love everything you do in your videos and will be looking for our next camper. Thanks Joel
Appreciate the travel access with the fridge, but that would need to change in our family or my wife would not move forward with the purchase. Brinkley may want to make that an option in my humble opinion.
hey Josh! Now that the I Series 265 has been shown by Layzeedays RV here on TH-cam, can you please show us all a REAL IN DEPTH REVIEW?? Patiently waiting ……..😮
Wish Brinkley would have told me at the Hershey RV show / Open house that this was coming out , we spoke about not being happy about the rear fridge in the 285 and this wasn't mentioned. I would have bought this one instead .
Depends on how cold. Lot of people will just say "yes" but I want you to get the REAL info This is tested to zero degrees. But nobody can promise anything beyond that since it hasn't been proven
Josh my $18k new 2013 Keystone I still have today has the same fit and finish where the wall meets the ceiling. When did RV manufactures stop making them that way? And why is this new rig 5x the cost only 11 years later??? What really makes it worth that much more ? A RV consumer who would love to know exactly why...
Love it. Can Britney make a travel trailer that has a back living room like this but add a mind bunck with a slid. And a front bedroom slid. One thing I would change is not a plastic sink in the bathroom. Will you ask Britney about my idea? Thank you josh!
The trick of floorplans like that is when you try to put them into a travel trailer, they end up something like 45 feet which becomes unreasonable and sometimes literally unbuildable There’s a reason nobody does it and those that have tried have met failure
20:41 I thought you said "welcome back" which was next level "Woah!" because I'd just come back to the tab playing the video. Vertigo's owning me since Sept. 2nd, so all video's are in background tabs. 🙄
Love this but hate the coffin feel of the bed set up. Wish there were openings next to the bed, not a fan of the full closets next to the bed, too claustrophobic for me in that tiny space and the king 310 model is a bit too heavy.
I would recommend seeing one in person. The tall ceiling doesn't give it an enclosed feeling to me personally BUT everyone will feel that space out a little differently
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*QUICK NOTE:* Little editing slip in the bathroom means the footage of me standing in the shower was unintentionally missed. If you'd like to see how I fit into the shower in this RV, then please review the bathroom footage on the Brinkly Z Air 310 th-cam.com/video/2VwBj4sgxtU/w-d-xo.html or 285 th-cam.com/video/3-WkS16JUdU/w-d-xo.html
Sorry about that! Never claimed to be perfect obviously lol :)
Josh also the paper holder in the bathroom is a toilet paper holder not a paper towel holder...lol
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken! Works for me.
Cant wait for a 30 ft size under 11k GVWR, then im ready to buy! This one looks great too.
@@zs8953 agree 100%, and sales numbers prove that so do most people.
I’ve seen their first one. Just wait. It’s worth it 😊
Waiting for this Brinkley floor plan under 30’… seems I’m not the only one!
It’s perfect, just too big for me!
I’ve seen their first. It’s excellent. Stay tuned
@@JoshtheRVNerd Can’t Wait!
265 I. Supposed be out in spring of 2025. There is a prototype touring around. 7000 lb dry wait. Right at 30’ long. Single slide
I've seen similar floor plans, but the accruements and the high quality material puts it over the top. Brinkley is truly setting the bar high for the RV industry.
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Thanks Nerd, and props to your new video editor, he is doing a great job!
Glad you think so! I’ll be sure to let him know when
Another job well done Brinkley!!
Still hoping to see Brinkley do more travel trailers under 30 feet, is that coming soon?
Agreed! Would be awesome to see their version of something like a 22MLS. A nice floor plan, but with a premium Brinkley spin.
@@IDman87 Yup, my wife and I are looking for our next unit that we plan on having for a long time. Quality, Brinkley is at the top, floor plans and length definitely not. It's really just the two of us a majority of the time, we don't need anything over 28 feet really... But, Brinkley seem's to not be interested in providing something for us. @JoshtheRVNerd please tell me we are wrong?!?
@@NickLevine-e4s you and me both. It is what most people buy, but manufacturers seem to fixate on the huge stuff. It’s frustrating because smaller travel trailers are almost all very cheaply made and low-end. If Brinkley made their version of some of the short models, it would be a mic-drop moment. I think the industry desperately wants it, but right now it’s just an endless stream of gigantic RVs that make up a very small percentage of the buyers out there.
I’ve already seen the first 30ft Brinkley prototype in the model I series. So.. just stay tuned. Awesome things coming 😊
@@JoshtheRVNerd I hope it's not 29 11 and really under 30 ft! Looking forward to it!
I would love Brinkley to do a toy hauler travel trailer with a 12.5 ft separate garage and a 1/2 bath. That would be AMAZEBALLS!!!!!! Thank you for getting all this great rv footage.
That would be cool!
That's a great unit! Still keeping my fingers crossed for a 36' ToyHauler!!
THIS IS THE ONE!!! I've been looking for best version of this floorplan under 35 feet and this is absolutely it. This just has everything that I've been looking for with only some minor issues. I love that they have a fabric covered couch. I don't know why every other manufacturer went away from them. They're essential if you have dogs. I love the solid surface counters, the multi-function table, the multi-function garbage cabinet, the high quality construction, the extra beefy frame, the cargo carrying capacity and the auto leveling. The only minor issues are road mode accessibility to the frig but at least I can access the frig side by only opening 1 slide. I've never been a fan of the solid steps but these are things I could live with. I do wish there was room for a garbage can under the bathroom sink. I realize it's a new model and prices are only listed at MSRP. I'm hoping that it would actually sell for the normal discounted rate to bring it more in line with what I could afford. Thank you, Josh, for your thorough review!
Ditto!
You bet! Glad to help
We never sell for MSRP at our stores by the way. You should always expect a good discount off of that.
i wish brinkley would make some 20ish foot trailers.
I think my ONLY complaint about this one is the bed side... "table". I'd much much rather see the style they use in the Z2900. That looks classy, and some flat surface for a tablet / phone, etc. is more useful to me than a drawer and a cubby.
Josh, you are 100% correct about the camera being wonky with the interior colors. I kept showing my wife videos of the 5th wheels, and she hated it!! As soon as my preferred dealer started carrying them, we bought one! Great work again my brother!
As your penance for missing the shower in the editing, you must go back to shower yoga! #Nerdherd!
Hahaha roger
Love it!!!❤ Chill cubes front and rear, fireplaces Front and rear. They made more room over the bed (big improvement) and sway control with ABS. Home run that let's us stay TT instead of going to a 5er.
Yeah they’re really nailing it
This is exactly what I was looking for. I feel like they did listen to my suggestions!
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Love it. Personally I’d like to see smaller length units
They’re coming
Love the fireplace in the bedroom. Wish the 310 had that.
BRAVO BRINKLEY!!!!
My only thought is an East West bed with slide and a nice big closet for hanging clothes. Leave the drawers n w/dryer as is. Y'ALL ARE KILLIN IT and JOSH IS SELLIN IT!!!
THKS JOSH❤❤❤❤
They already build EXACTLY what you described! See here now th-cam.com/video/2VwBj4sgxtU/w-d-xo.html
@@JoshtheRVNerd THATS WHY YOU'RE A HERO!!!
THK U.....
That's what the Z Air 310 is.....
Thanks for all the stuff you do! Your info is helping me decide!!!
Glad to help!
We have a 2020 GD Imagine 2910BH which is 1' shorter and it's GVRW is about 10k. As much as I love this trailer I think anyone planning on really traveling is going to have a bad day. We have a F350 SRW with the Roadmaster upgraded suspension on the camper, a Propride hitch, and have towed about 30k miles. We started with a F150 and after 10k miles and the PP hitch decided we needed a bigger truck as the tail just kept wagging the dog. Even with a 1ton truck I can't imagine towing this beast in anything but perfect conditions. With a GVRW of 13.5k I strongly feel it would be the tail wagging the dog all over again especially with the length of it!! IMO Brinkley is the new kid on the block and as such is currently making a stellar product but if you are looking to travel I'd look at their 5ers over this. If you don't go far I'm sure this would be an epic RV!!
Love the feedback Ty
Sway control and ABS brakes. If you have decent tires, this will tow easy. If you have standard truck tires, well, that's a mistake you made, not a trailer issue.
I wish more would have a dishwasher and the station where a cooks garbage could go straight to garbage can. Plus a washer and dryer together hookup whether stackable or all in one station
Seems to be a more common request
Hi Josh,
I think this is the nicest of this Floorplan on the market. Congrats to Brinkley.
Hey, thanks!
Absolutely killer. Brinkley brings it, always
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This travel trailer is almost perfect. I really would like the option for a standard dinette that would convert to a bed because my grown children still camp with us several times this summer. But I would figure it out somehow. Thanks for the great review! Josh
Thanks for watching! We appreciate your feedback!
My pleasure!
Dagnabit Josh! I thought I'd settled on the Z 2900 and now you show me THIS! How am I EVER going to decide if you keep giving me all these great options?!?!?!
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@@stephenadams8541 IKR?
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Wow! That may literally be THE perfect travel trailer! It looks like a fifth wheel inside!
@@texaspreppermom fifth wheels also look like fifth wheels inside.
@@jordancook1668 ok. Not sure what your point is. Some folks don’t have the ability to pull a fifth wheel so this might be a good option.
I think so too!
@@texaspreppermom what sort of vehicle would allow somebody to pull this and not a fifth wheel? I’m genuinely trying to get better insight why people buy these, so I’m curious what the use case is. There is no SUV in existence that can tow this, only 3/4 ton plus trucks, which can tow fifth wheels, no?
@@jordancook1668 I think this hits the spot for a 3/4 ton that can't do larger 5th wheels due to low CCC.
Your videos have been great! We still like the Z-310 and do plan on purchasing it in the near future. This one would be a good second choice option. Our tow vehicle is a 2020 F-450 so weight is not a concern. Keep up the great work!
Yeah the only thing you can tow with your truck
Is whatever you want 😆
this is literally my DREAM TRAILER..... however... I have a half ton... well equipped and set up for max towing at around 11,500, hitch weight 1000.... and I would LOVE for Brinkley to come out with something with this same floorpan.... at 30'.... with lightweight options for materials. SERIOUSLY... this floorpan is TO DIE FOR..... take away one of the cinema seats, make more narrow the fireplace opposite and a smaller tv... and BAM... you could come in under 30'. just saying. OH.... THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!
The trick with this floorplan is that it’s literally not possible at 30 feet. You’d have to make some kind of sacrifice to reduce the length.
Another great job Josh!! My husband and I are looking to move from a Class A to travel trailer and it will definitely be a Brinkley. We have been torn between the Z Air 295 and 285, 310 was to long for our needs, but this one is perfect. Please tell Brinkley stop designing new TT...lol Thank you again for your great videos!!!
These really are about as close to class as level as I’ve seen a towable
Actually higher end than some A’s I’ve been in
Love it! Note in case Brinkley is reading these. What's the possibility of making that bathroom vanity shelf removable from the factory? Some use both shelves, Some like putting a garbage can in there. Other than that, top notch design as expected from them.
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Thanks Josh, nice TT.
You bet!
I love that trailer. Awesome!!!!
Really nice!
Hey Josh, one of your mate's from downunder here. Keep up the great work! Even though most of the RV's you feature aren't suitable for the Aussie market, I love seeing all the options you guys have. I have a 17 ft single axle travel trailer (we call them caravans here) and it suits us as retired weekend occasional users. I know you often remark about the USB plugs in the side of the couch units being a pain as they are prone to breaking if you knock the cords getting in and out of the seat, however there are little right angled USB adaptor's that you can get for a couple of bucks that minimize that risk, still not ideal but it's an improvement if you have to make use of the side mounted USB ports in the side of the armrests. Keep up the great content.
Wow thank you! Stay safe! Cheers mate
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Remove the stove/oven and just put a 2/3 burner cooktop and a convection micro or an air fryer/oven in the micro spot. Dexter Torflex axles, slide toppers and a leather/pleather couch for the pet owners. That material couch wouldn't remain stain free with our pups. I'd also prefer a darker...maybe black marbled countertop. White can stain, yellow or leave a burn mark from the wifes curling iron. Would put multiple dog/security frame hooks and a bed slide so a king bed could be used. Other than those changes, Brinkley nailed it! We are in the market and those changes would all but solidify this model for us! Until then...the Airstream 33FBQ is our leading candidate!
Love love love this!!!
Love the Brinkley travel trailers but would really like to see Brinkley get rid of the hanging storage next to the bed … since there should have hanging storage in the closet or W/D. Need somewhere to set things down at night and the tiny cubbies aren’t it. Otherwise this is absolutely spectacular.
Great review Josh. I so love what Brinkley is doing from a quality perspective. And the fact that I’m looking at this and seeing it factory equipped with basically every upgrade I’ve made or wanted to make to my personal trailer.
The one change I’d like to see at least as an option is to lose those unnerved drawers and have a more conventional under-bed storage. Especially if your not installing a washer and dryer you have sooo much drawer storage already in that bedroom the traditional under-bed would be more valuable to me.
Yeah that's a cool thing they do - upgrades come standard really
FINALLY!!! Another company performing quality at the construction level very comparable to Outdoor RV's comparing the ORV Blackstone's. We might of found our next new Trailer! Now...where do i go to get one ordered??!!
Josh, how does Brinkley address additional solar panels as well as moving to full off grid solar components do they have pass thru pipe similar to grand design to get from roof to storage area and main service panel? noticed on the side panel of the storage it has a sticker for inverter prep is that all behind that storage wall area?
Basically “our store” is the answer to both questions
@@JoshtheRVNerd I feel that OutdoorRV manufacture really sets a standard for quality and solid construction. What RV company would you compare to them? I feel Brinkley is getting there but still seeing some methods of construction that can be improved that buyers would be willing to pay for. Thoughts?
If only this was available in one of their Fifth Wheels. It's ideal. The second fireplace is exactly what we'd want. We're waffling between the 2900 and the 3110 for the grandkids but this design would be perfect. Oh well. Brinkley is doing some pretty great things.
The 2900 basically is this in a FW
Agree. We have been waffling between a Z2900 and a GD Influence. The 297 is now in first place.
great job Josh on the updated graphics.
Glad you like them! Thats Garrett’s work - the new editor here
Josh, this is great. Quick question... will you be posting something about Brinkley's even SMALLER model i? Saw the Layzee Acres video about it... we're waiting for yours. (Yes, you're our favorite!)
Yep. Already have a date set with the factory. I'll have the first full look at the 2nd run model. I opt'd to wait until we had a better look at it for everyone
LOVE THIS !!😊
Is this warranted for Full Time living? Thanks for Sharing! I really appreciate all your Educational and Entertaining Videos!!👍
RVs don’t have full time _living_ warranties
The words here are very important
Watch this for clarity m.th-cam.com/video/rCwg6QfTy-E/w-d-xo.html
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks so much for that information! I just watched that video! I Appreciate you taking the time to send that link to me! Keep your Great Content coming! Take Care! L
They didn't listen when we asked for a cuddle compliant theater seat, unfortunately. The other half is also afraid that spills from the stove will leak down into the televator.
Seeing a floor vent in the bedroom was also somewhat shocking.
Still, it's a very nice unit that we'd certainly be happy to have if we got one.
Thanks for the tour, Uncle Josh!
Yeah, that is an update. I would like to see.
Looking forward to Brinkley make a Sprinter van.
We are GO for Road-Mode.
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I’m shopping for our first Brinkley and I’m one of the folks that hates the dine/desk as shown. I’m 6’2 200lbs and that tiny desk makes me think I’m looking at an elementary school table/chair set up. It’s impractical to me and no matter what position it sit is, it’s too cramped looking to be at the front door.
I would likely rip it all out, and replace it with a beautiful raw edge wood tabletop with a standing desk base that elevates and lowers. That way it can be a counter height bar, or a desk, or standing desk, without blocking the walkway.
Also, “dishwasher prepped” should be standard on all Brinkleys. As you said “this is not the least expensive RV”, and I agree, so it should have standard options that concur with that.
@@dak_alwaystravels9213 I'm not a fan of the Dinesk, either!
Looks cool, but TOO Crowded, especially for Four people! 😝
Wow!!
Right?
I love this floorplan, but there are a few things I’m not a fan of.
-televater needs to go
-not a fan of the dining desk. A regular table that can rotate is my preferred.
- shared bathroom storage closet with bedroom.
Thanks Josh for all your hard work.
My pleasure!
This is exactly what I was hoping they would produce. A little more 5th wheel like than the 285, but not quite as long as the 310; staying at or below that 35' mark keeps your campground options much larger. Well done Brinkley!
Love it.
Loving this one, do they have a comparable floor plan in 5th wheel?
Quick question, how close do the window operators get to your head when fully reclined and snoozing?
Hotel traveling tip, get a waterproof roll-up stuff sack for your dirty clothes.
Should you ever have to travel to a second city before getting home, your dirty clothes don't mingle with your clean. As a benefit, your luggage won't start smelling like dirty clothes.
Hey Josh!!! Long time viewer and occasional commenter. I"m really diggin' the Brinkley's lately. However, I was never fan of brass/gold. I wished they changed it all to silver with grey furniture. Call it the "Silver Edition." I think that would be a deal breaker for me with the Brinkley's. Anyway, take care and thanks for taking your time to do the best videos. Thanks!!!
curious if you been inside one? I know he keeps mentioning the color shift on his camera, is it gold/brass or is it a satin brass?
Thanks for sharing!
These are beautiful!! I am hoping they will make slide covers an option. It just simplifies everything. I have no idea how to do it,and it’s already set up for it from what I hear. I Enjoy your reviews!
We can slap them in at the store
@@JoshtheRVNerd Perfect! I will be coming out to your store.😊
I like the window trim
I do as well
14:12 😂😂😂
Bed storage is amazing. First time I see this . Does it exist in an other one?
Coschmen rvs kind of originated that bed lift concept and now several brands have their own versions
The manufacturer real needs to put a drop down counter between the stove and the TV, more counter/prep counter space
Cool idea
I'm clumsy too Josh so anything sticking that will hurt (or break)if I bump into it, I'll find it!
I really like Brinkley, but did I see vents in the floor in the bedroom?
I actually really like the way the under bed storage is set out, if I have a big space I'll fill it with junk, I'll just be a bit tidier if it's set out that way.
I think they had to put one vent there because there wasn't a wall thru which they could duct
@@JoshtheRVNerd I forgive them 😜
1) Definitely your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even 5th camper bought the first time around 👍
2) L❤️VE these. Brinkley is Glamping and not camping. I think that I could handle that 😂
3) I’m surprised of the price. Guess this nerdy student has a lot more to learn from you professor 🧑🏫 because I was surmising that this camper was gonna be in the six figures. So glad it’s not. My wallet says that it is glad too as I don’t have a 3/4 ton to pull it. Now if you wanted out of your good heartedness were to throw in a brand new 3/4 ton or larger HD. Chevy with the purchase of this one…..😂😂😂
4) You don’t eat the shrimp tails 🍤? You devain??? Not me. I eat tails, shells, shrimp and all. My late brother had told me that I must have a cast iron stomach. 😂. We were eating the shrimp and I didn’t know that they had shells. He asked me what I was doing; I said eating my shrimp, why? He said that you were supposed to shell them. I attempted several times to shell and devain them, had troubles doing it and found that it was just easier to just eat them 😂
5) Nice editing Mr. Editor ✍️
6) “B” rinkley LOL. I have an idea for another model. Paint it yellow with black trim and call it the Model B (Bee) as in Bumble bee 🐝
7) Wish the ladder had the ladder of the 2025 Jayco Jay Feather 26FK. Better stability it appears for the rear to roof or roof to rear transition. Can’t be too safe.
8-37) Another Great Video…. Thanks Nerd! 🤓 😂
B wrinkley lol
Can they add the mini split hvac with the ceiling cartridges? Eliminate the skylights, add more solar, add water generator, with an incinerator toilet? Kill the fake fireplaces and use it for more storage. Thoughts on a sleep number bed?
#RVNerdHerd 😊 🎉 😊
I was planning on a 285 for our next trailer, but... but... how is this trailer only one foot longer?!? This is it. See a Brinkley in person if you haven't already folks. Yes, if they could add a dishwasher that would be fabulous. And I hope we can get the new full paint packages on these as well.
Paint not available on trailers YET but ... maybe in time?
Just 3 months too late for me. I couldn't stand the waiting and got the 285, though this is exactly what I was originally looking for! I'm happy with my choice now, and don't have any urge to try and get this one. I'm not sure about the dinesk, and like having a conventional dinette and a desk.
Man that 285 is great though
Would really consider this over a 5th wheel with certain options
Like what?
This is the leader in the clubhouse for our next RV. It's between this and the Cougar 29RLP. Cougar is a little shorter and much lighter. I just wish Brinkley had solar systems like keystone does. I can get the 660i-L system, dual pane windows and auto level for about 20 grand less than the Brinkley when comparing MSRP to MSRP. It's gonna be a tough decision. Also hope that alliance launches something similar in the new Avenue TT lineup. But Brinkley just looks SHARP and we have been impressed with their fit and finish. I guess time will tell.
I’m a big cougar trailer fan myself
Their recent updates are looking great
@@JoshtheRVNerd can't wait to see if you drop a video on that 29RLP I mentioned.
How about dishwasher hookup under the kitchen sink area 😉
They’re starting to include that in more models where they can but haven’t seen it in these yet
good video Josh
Thanks!
Hey Josh, if you were going to full time in a travel trailer, would you go with Brinkley or Jayco Eagle? I know Brinkley is more expensive but seems like spending a little extra for quality on a rig you're going to full time in is probably worth it but I've always liked the Jayco Eagle product and their 5th wheel quality.
If money were no issue then it’s hard to beat a Brinkley
But with money factored in eagle or maybe the new avenues are a fair value proposition
@@JoshtheRVNerd Seems like our final four brands when we're looking to buy our retirement trailer in 5 years will be Brinkley, Jayco Eagle, Alliance Avenue, and maybe Grand Design Reflection . . . or perhaps GD will offer a higher end trailer by that time? We're super happy with our GD 2500RL, so I'll always keep them on our list. Anyway, I know you're a super busy guy, so thank you so much for taking the time to respond Josh. You put a ton of work into your content, it shows, and I know you've heard it thousands of times but we really appreciate everything you do to help us fellow RVers!
Nice! Now I need to win the lottery and/or retire and this will be mine. 😊
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No doubt Brinkley makes nice looking campers. I just think there are a lot of nice campers that cost quite a bit less.
what happened to cup holder in couch and couple compliant theater seats.... can the swap couch's and chairs?
Not sure what you mean by what happened
Same theater seat they’ve been using
Just wishful thinking..
These are great. Do they make a tt without a table?
Only their 295 bunk model
Josh I noticed that the dinette/desk didn’t have the bench/ottoman (seating for four). Is that something that they’ve eliminated?
Dinesk does not include the ottoman that's correct. Usually it includes a pair of extra seats you can pull out when needed
Can you get Brinkley to double the solar?
Crazy to see they still don’t:
Double duct AC’s
Convection microwave (that vents stove steam/fumes outside).
If the dealer can get off their butt I’m picking up a 285 before month end.
I felt weird about non-ducted A/C units as well until I learned more about them and _why_ they're doing what they're doing. If I had a choice I'd prefer an RV have this A/C setup for my own household
@@JoshtheRVNerd I was able to listen to the chill cubes on these yesterday, while they are much more quiet than a brisk air 2 they’re still not silent. The advantage of double ducting for me is I could run a front unit while in the living area and vice versa while the bathroom gets air either way plus the sound is further away.
The fan part blowing on you in bed might be nice at night but it will probably irritate some (me).
Josh, are you going to show a video on the new Brinkley I 265?
Yeah they asked me to wait until prototype 2 was done to give a better look at what it will _actually_ look like
I am scheduled to capture that this coming tuesday with footage releasing shortly after
Thank you for the information. I will be looking for your video. I love everything you do in your videos and will be looking for our next camper. Thanks Joel
The world debut of exactly the same thing as usual lol! Sorry I couldn’t help myself Josh😂!!😊
Appreciate the travel access with the fridge, but that would need to change in our family or my wife would not move forward with the purchase. Brinkley may want to make that an option in my humble opinion.
It's a big one for a lot of people
My husband and I are thinking between this one and the new 2025 Travel Trailer Avenue
Good picks!
hey Josh! Now that the I Series 265 has been shown by Layzeedays RV here on TH-cam, can you please show us all a REAL IN DEPTH REVIEW?? Patiently waiting ……..😮
How fantastic to have a paper towel holder in the bathroom for those seriously heavy duty jobs.
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Beautiful rig otherwise.
lol
Wish Brinkley would have told me at the Hershey RV show / Open house that this was coming out , we spoke about not being happy about the rear fridge in the 285 and this wasn't mentioned. I would have bought this one instead .
Kinda surprised they didn’t
Move kitchen sink over and prep for a dish washer
Torsion axles on board?
They are not. This is a leaf spring system with an enhanced shock dampener
Josh do you get four chairs
265 also available
I'm not sure I'd like this. It's the dual slide outs. This is going to live in 24/7 year round. Thus will be in cold weather. Is this feasible.
Depends on how cold. Lot of people will just say "yes" but I want you to get the REAL info
This is tested to zero degrees. But nobody can promise anything beyond that since it hasn't been proven
Really enjoy your Videos. But sadly those Trailers are not available in Germany.
Josh my $18k new 2013 Keystone I still have today has the same fit and finish where the wall meets the ceiling. When did RV manufactures stop making them that way? And why is this new rig 5x the cost only 11 years later??? What really makes it worth that much more ? A RV consumer who would love to know exactly why...
I would direct you to my last two years worth of rv industry update videos. I can’t really give you a cliff notes version in a quick reply
When is Brinkley going to come out with a Travel Trailer Toy Hauler???
Love it. Can Britney make a travel trailer that has a back living room like this but add a mind bunck with a slid. And a front bedroom slid. One thing I would change is not a plastic sink in the bathroom. Will you ask Britney about my idea? Thank you josh!
The trick of floorplans like that is when you try to put them into a travel trailer, they end up something like 45 feet which becomes unreasonable and sometimes literally unbuildable
There’s a reason nobody does it and those that have tried have met failure
Any chance Brinkley offers factory ABS in the near future? That is the one thing we think they are still missing-out on.
In the Model Z Air line, anti-sway mitigation and ABS now comes standard!
@@BrinkleyRV What VIN did you start this at?
Nice try! It would be nicer if they put the front bed on a slide out and make the bed a king size as well as increased the storage JS
They already do that. It’s called the 310.
Perhaps you missed it: m.th-cam.com/video/2VwBj4sgxtU/w-d-xo.html
20:41 I thought you said "welcome back" which was next level "Woah!" because I'd just come back to the tab playing the video. Vertigo's owning me since Sept. 2nd, so all video's are in background tabs. 🙄
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Love this but hate the coffin feel of the bed set up. Wish there were openings next to the bed, not a fan of the full closets next to the bed, too claustrophobic for me in that tiny space and the king 310 model is a bit too heavy.
I would recommend seeing one in person. The tall ceiling doesn't give it an enclosed feeling to me personally BUT everyone will feel that space out a little differently
Need a king bed.
How about a bed room slide
They already have one like that m.th-cam.com/video/2VwBj4sgxtU/w-d-xo.html
So this was purposely made differently
Please show us the model l lite weight 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I already have a date set with Brinkey to do just that! :)
is it me or did those smoke detectors are right in front & inches from the top of the slides?
thankfully they clear!