DRV FACTORY TOUR! // DRV Toy Hauler // Full Time RV Living
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2020
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As most of you know we decided to purchase a new DRV MX450 toy hauler. Kyle Adams from DRV showed us around the factory and explained the process of how the DRV 5th wheels are made.
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I love it, when the host knows everything about their product. Undeniable, the best representation.
Kyle is very knowledgeable about his product. He was a great tour guide and answered all the questions we had. Really appreciate you coming along Jeff. Have a great weekend!
the chassis and suspension is what sold me on DRV
There's a BIG difference in manufacturers and that's one of the main reasons we choose ours. Thanks for coming along Nertz and have a great weekend!
An exceptional presentation from Kyle. Thank you!
We're sad that we missed the tour but so glad you captured it for us. We love DRV and their build processes go along way in explaining why :) Safe Travels
Thanks Aaron and Tina....another trip to Indiana is in order I think 😉
Wow, my heads going to be spinning for an hour :-) that's a lot of information to absorb in 22 minutes. Thanks guys, stay safe!
😂 Thanks Kit...we didn't want to make it too long and boring. Really appreciate you coming along.
@Alonso Bentley Yea, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself =)
Wow that was a really cool tour of the plant. Thanks for sharing and can't wait for the new products. Stay safe.
Thanks Bruce. They build a very nice coach and we had a great time. Thanks for coming along and enjoy the weekend.
Thanks for the tour. The DRV factory has been very good to us. They have taken care of warranty issues for us and also maintenance issues. We feel very proud and lucky to have a DRV fifth wheel.
That's awesome Mark! We were treated very well when we visited and the maintenance facility is great! So glad you enjoy your coach. Thanks for coming along - have a great weekend!
What an awesome tour guide and yes very knowledgeable can't wait to see your new DRV
Thanks Michael. It was a very good tour and super informative! Thanks for coming along and have a great week.
Mobile Suite just the name makes a powerful statement of quality. Our Mobile Suite is a a 2008 and still a great unit. We love it and enjoy our family time in it. Our rv was a great investment into our family.
Amen Kevin. They build a great unit. How did your trip up north go? We sure had an amazing time and we'd like to come back. Hopefully we can get together.
Great Job Kyle!
Cant wait to see your new one when its finished 😀💕
Us too April 😍. Thanks for coming along!
Awesome tour. Wow! Very solid build quality.
Thanks Michael. Hope all is well with you guys. Hope to cross paths soon.
Thank you for making this video, a lot of good information.
Thank you Eric, we enjoyed the tour and really wanted to share. We appreciate you coming along.
Great presentation. One of the best I've seen
Thanks Eric! Glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to our community!
That dude takes his job serious.
That was really nice seeing that video how a you hauler is built. So glad you had filmed that. I want to see the up coming video on it too! Can’t wait! I love looking at Fifth wheels and toy haulers. That’s my kind of living there. I’m excited for you both. Sherri Weber
We're excited too Sherri! Thanks for coming along.
very eye opening to see how these are built especially compared to all the other units out there. That frame is incredible.
Very Impressive!
It’s always nice to see how different manufacturers go about making there 5th wheels from the frame up. However, there is another manufacturer I prefer. Thanks for the video.
Excellent thanks for the walk thru
Thank you Scot....have a wonderful weekend!
In my opinion, the best in the business.💕
We obviously feel the same way...but everyone has their own opinions! Thanks for coming along.
Thank you so much for putting this tour on your channel. I’ve been looking at another high end coach builder and there are 3 things, that are important, that DRV does in their construction process that the other one doesn’t. I’m visiting my daughter (she’s in the Army) in Germany and as soon as I get back home to Florida I will be calling DRV to talk about exactly what I’m looking for. My new HDT is dying to pull something. Haha!! Thanks again.
That's so awesome Lori. Please tell your daughter thank you for her service. Let us know how your search goes....hoping to cross paths on the road! Have a safe trip home.
Well jim Kelly....that's what sold us on our drv...glad you chose a drv...cost a little more...but it's worth it 👌..looking forward to seeing you guys...stay safe...thanks for the video...take care..J &A
Thanks for coming along J&A. Hope you guys are traveling safe. See you this winter....hopefully!
Great video!!!!!
This info is extremely helpful.
Thank you!!!!!
Thanks Teresa! Glad it was helpful.
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Great video thank you safe travels and God bless
Thanks Thomas, glad you enjoyed it. We sure appreciate your feedback and kind words. Have a great weekend.
This video convinced me that I want a DRV instead of a Vanleigh Beacon. We went to the Vanleigh plant in Mississippi in Feb ‘20 on our way to Biltmore in NC and decided that’s what we wanted to full time in but this really has me wanting to go to Rolling Retreats in OK! I’ve already been on the RR website. I’ve watched the other DRV tours on TH-cam. I have a chance to purchase a DRV 36 RSS3B from a friend, but I’m rethinking the floor plan.
That's awesome Teri! It doesn't hurt to give Alicia a call and at least talk about the floor plan you're interested in. Good luck in your search and Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Jim & Kellie! Great tour of the DRV factory! I’ve always heard that you DON’T wanna go to an automobile factory and see how your selected future car/truck is built…as, you wouldn’t buy it. After watching Kyle’s tour I don’t think that holds true with THEIR products at DRV imo! Can’t wait to see the ‘surprise’ y’all mentioned towards the end of the video! As always, stay safe and God Bless!
Thanks Jim. We wanted to see how they put them together and we weren't disappointed! We are excited to show off the new features. Be blessed and in good spirits....hope we can get together down the road.
Very nice presentation !!
We're so glad you enjoyed it Leslie. We appreciate you coming along. Have a great weekend!
Very informative Thank You
Thanks for coming along! Glad you enjoyed it.
Very nice tour, and they look very well built. I really like the fact that they use brake pads and rotors that can be gotten at an automotive part store !! I know you can’t wait to see yours and I can’t either,Congratulation.
It looked like they just offer the Kodiak on the 9K. Will they offer it on the 8K also. Kodiak is the way to go in my opinion. Easier to service the bearings as well.
Thanks Don....now the waiting game begins! Thanks for coming along and enjoy your week.
I thought they offered the Kodiak on all...but now I'm not sure.
@@SuiteTravels and they may. I just noticed he jumped over to the 9k and started talking Kodiak and never pointed to it referenced the 8k again. I do know that the Kidiak are offered BY MORRYDE on the 8k, we have them on our current rig.
Great video
Thank you Matt - we appreciate you coming along and the kind words.
Wow I am impressed....order one for us.
😂 Call Alicia and I'm sure she can help you with that! Hope all is well with you guys. Stay safe and enjoy the weekend.
This guy knows everything thing about the RVs he sells
Woo-Hoo, waiting to see the "special requests". Can you/did you option for the fiberglass roof? Do they use Azdel wallboard?
We didn't option for the fiberglass roof - mainly because we're going to be close to max GVWR without the extra weight 😯. I'm not sure what the wall board is called, I'll have to make a phone call. Have a great weekend.
Great video. My wife and I are spending a lot of time looking at trailers. At this point it amazing how much junk is on the market. I expect our next move will be to a used DRV. The only real issue with the DRV coaches is the weight. So now were looking a replacing the truck as well as a trailer.... OUCH. We want to go to a HDT but here in Ontario Canada.... Insurance is a big issue. So far I have not been able to find a company to insure it. I can buy one and register it in the USA. But when I return to Ontario the law says I need to plate it here even though I can't get insurance here. Also getting full time trailer insurance does not fit in the mold of normal so the price goes through the roof here. Welcome to Canada eh !
Interesting!
We thought so too!
Good information on how DRV’s are made great video. I have a question on your HDT do you regret not singling it and does the tandem axle cause any problems? Thanks
Thanks Randy. DRV makes a great product. We don't regret not singling. It's rather expensive to do so and we don't have any issues with the tandems. Thanks for coming along and have a great weekend!
thank's be safe have fun
Thanks Vincent...have a great weekend.
Would Love to own one. Great Video
Thanks for coming along and have a great weekend!
IMPORTANT!!! You need to go back to Shipshewana and partake of the Blue Gate Restaurant. More amish crack😍. Then sit in a rocker on the front porch and watch life go by. After that embark on a carriage tour.
We WILL be back Duane! There's so much to see and do. Thanks for the tip.
Once they went inside the RV, the description says MX450 but I believe they where in a JX450 which has the only usable kitchen ,in my opinion...
As a Aviation Structural Engineer for the Military, I can tell you DRV does it right!!!! I'm surprised DRV doesnt ise Rockwool insulation!
Trying to decide between this and Luxe - just returned from a tour at Luxe factory last week. Thanks for the video. All feedback is welcome from Luxe/DRV owners. Have a great weekend!
There are definitely manufacturing differences between the two manufacturers. It's all going to be personal choice on some of them and we decided on the DRV for a number of reasons. Hopefully someone else will chime in here, but we've been VERY happy with our current DRV and we're really looking forward to the new floorplan and changes they have coming. Maybe give Alicia a call and speak to her regarding DRVs and what she can do for you.
@@SuiteTravels Thanks for the reply. Assuming the world doesn't implode over the next few months - I'll be sure to give them a call and discuss options. Thanks again for the video as well.
Darn, now I want one! 🥴🥴🥴
They are a nice unit and come with everything you'd want/need right from the factory...that's why we chose the MX 😉
I need the tool to get the spare tire released. So far no luck from factory?
Hi Sr.! In one of your video , that you were doing question and answer, a HDT With a Jeep on the back pass by and you mentioned them. Do they have a Chanel or page where I can take a look at their HDT? Thanks very much !
Hi Juan...the only HDT channels that we're aware of are ours, Tipsy Marlin Travels, Watts On Wheels and JonesN2Travel. I'm not sure which video your describing, but I don't think any of these channels have a Jeep...
Suite Travels thanks very much for getting back to me ! I have to see their channel again , i am fallowing yours and them also. Maybe I saw it on one of their video. I trying to collect all the info as much I can.
Yah.. I’m sold on the DRVs!! I still have a few years before retirement.. if I didn’t .. in would go buy a certain 2017 used DRV I see available and move in :-) but alas. . I still have a bit more time to slave
LOL....thanks Darisan. We really appreciate you coming along!
@@SuiteTravels it’s a fun ride! You are helping me dream!
Just my suggestion when and if you guys buy another RV buy one with a residential Fridge. The gas/Eletric fridges are junk. Just removed a five year old dometic fridge for a friends RV and it destroyed all of the wood because the Fridge was sweating. Had to rebuild the floor and part of a wall.
We really like our Dometic, but the new coach will have the residential fridge and a couple more lithium batteries to handle the extra power draw.
Do they use Azdel for the side walls???
What kind of insulation do they use? I saw the eco stuff, but what is on the walls or was that it. If so won't that just vibrate down the wall as you travel? I may have miss seeing it through the wall through.
It's the EcoBoost that they use in the walls. It's thicker than the stud thickness and gets sandwiched between the two sides as well as glued between the studs. We've never heard of anyone having issues with the wall insulation sliding.
@@SuiteTravels cool thank you
That's how many one badass coach when you get it
We certainly hope so Don....we're very excited!
I wish the DRV would come out with a front or back kitchen!
Like the 41RKSB4 they make?
We have 2 rear kitchen floor plans and 1 front kitchen floor plan
I will look them up, thank you!
Looks like everyone beat us to the answer Nina! Love this about our community....have a great weekend.
What is the name of trlr and manufacture that's awesome build only thing y not use marine 1 inch or 3/4 inch plywood and me personally would get the 9k lb or 10k lb axles with easy lube hubs / rotors even on tri axle coach and really love the hydro system 4 leveling don't have to worry with the block system under tires but I think I would still use block system under tires too 4 stability cus remove the tires from a ground surface more pressure on leveling system more likely to wrap the jacks if it happens to roll or shift well u know what I mean lol however love this build an aluminum wall system less rot also not laminated sides really cool while ur coach is at the manufacturer I would invest if u can in full solar system to run everything even the a/c's with no less than 15k btu a/c's each and with lithium batteries know it's costly but it more than pays 4 it's self in long run and the frame is a powder coated really cool maybe ask them y can't the frames be rhino or linex bed liner coatings don't know if that would wrk however less rust in the long run from off road or on road hazards such as road salt mud gravel sand and etc / ect would invest on the 9k / 10k lb rims and axles even if tri axles I would also put a 10k lb receiver hitch under the ramp on the rear never know when u may use it or need it just incase of those road trips u or someone may want a boat too ok I'm rambling now and dreaming lol however sending up prayers 4 yall and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy camping yall gonna love the new coach so enjoy yall's channel and vids love how yall take us along with the travels and the riding along on the trips from each place to place makes me feel as traveling with yall question y not travel and do more vids in bama and southeast ohhhh have yall ever been to the i80 truck stop in iowa it's supposed to be the largest truck stop in the world oh I think yall would love it nothing like hvy trucks really love ur set up ok rambling again lol many blessings keep walking tall bless travels
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Thanks for the suggestions....all very good ideas! This was the DRV Luxury Suites tour and we are happy to share!
Would DRV consider building a coach (Full House) using spray foam for insulation?
No. They are very particular with their hung wall and residential insulation.
очень интересно!но как по мне,класс А рулит!45 футов-супер!
Roy says Kyle could sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo
Kyle is very knowledgeable about his product and is very passionate when he shares information. We were so blessed to have him show us the factory and explain everything to us. Have a fun weekend with your visitors guys...see you soon.
So these are but in Indiana?
Who sells these?
Nice
Yes they're built in Howe, IN Freda. There are a number of dealers throughout the country and we purchased ours from Rolling Retreats RV in Elk City, OK.
@@SuiteTravels Thanks They are Super nice.. little pricey but Nice..
Are the front caps insulated?
Yes they are William.
@@SuiteTravels. Oh, good to know. I’m in a 2010 MS and don’t think there’s any in my front.
Are all their coaches RVIA rated?
No they're not Chip. Apparently RVIA won't allow a sticker if it's more than....hmmm - the size escapes me right now. But there is a maximum square footage that RVIA will sticker and if the coach is more than that they won't allow it on any manufacturer.
But even though our larger units can not have the RVIA sticker, we still follow RVIA rules (except square footage)
I hope Thor doesn't destroy DRV and just make it into a fancy Heartland.
Kyle could sell ice to an Eskimo
At the 21: mark end, Why won’t you pan over to what he’s showing on the side of the RV? You keep the camera glued on him speaking and not at what he’s pointing out?
Every time I watch the intro I always wonder what would happen if whoever is driving the smart car onto the truck sneezed at the wrong moment 🤔
😂 That would be a problem! So far so good though....thanks for coming along.
@@SuiteTravels 😃
Just a thought.?. Try not to use the word "my", use our or we. Just thoughts. Impressive!!!
Man do us a favor and cut the commercials off you have way too many commercials in your video thank you
Sorry Scott. We THOUGHT we had deleted them for all new videos but apparently not. It's a new thing with TH-cam and we have to physically go in and make the changes. Hopefully we've got it set now. Thanks for coming along and be blessed.
Thank you watch your videos all the time like them but not the commercials thanks again
Jim and Kelly love you two and your video's but Kyle is a little too much used car salesman.
Hahaha....everyone has their own style. He is very knowledgeable about his product though....which we really appreciate. Thanks for coming along.
Great video but you might mention to your tour guide the mask doesn't work unless he covers his nose with it also.
Yep....we thought we could get through the video without one, but were told they were required. Thanks for watching.
Why is his nose sticking out of that face mask? No sense in even wearing it if he isn’t going to wear it correctly.
JonathanH Goatee
You try talking and breathing your own exhaust. Funny thing we need fresh air to breath.
I can't get over how sloppy that is built.
Are you speaking of grand design, keystone, heartland, and others?