Dimmer lights in the bedrooms and push buttons for black and gray tanks instead of old school pull handles would also be good (with backup pull handles in case buttons fail). The 44dbl valve handle, especially for the rear bathroom, is in an awkward spot. It's difficult to get access with the slides out. This is especially true for older persons to get down underneath the slide.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! Dimmer lights and upgraded push-button controls for the black and gray tanks are excellent suggestions, especially with a backup system for reliability. Regarding the placement of the 44DBL valve handle, particularly for the rear bathroom, you’re absolutely right that accessibility can be a challenge. Improving ease of access, especially for older users, is an important consideration. Riverstone does consider feedback from these videos when making enhancements to their line, so your input is incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your insights!
I have another suggestion. I have seen the 2025 44dbl in person three times now and I think the pull-out pantry next to the refrigerator should be changed a bit. Instead of having 1 giant pull-out door perhaps it would be better to have a regular cabinet door with individual pull-out drawers. I can imagine the current pantry configuration would be really heavy to pull-out when it's loaded down with contents. Also I could see it opening in transit when it's full and things shift so it would be nice to have individual pull-out drawers behind 1-2 cabinet doors. It would distribute the weight better so it wouldn't come open in transit.
Thank you for the suggestion! Switching to individual pull-out drawers behind cabinet doors is a great idea. It would improve weight distribution, make it easier to use, and help prevent it from opening during transit. Riverstone values feedback like this, so your input is much appreciated!
As a very soon prospective buyer this model is now OFF my list with the new “cheaper” upgrades and loss of the classic items that WAS riverstone, all with a HUGE price increase…. Thanks for the video it saved me time and now can move to the next on the list 🤠
I could be reading too much into it. But it looks like Brinkley is driving changes throughout the industry, and I like it. Fabric on furniture Dovetail Joints Cooper Tires Angles and lights on front cap Waterfall solid surface counter top Flooring on slides One piece fiberglass shower Now if only the copper plumbing would be copied by more companies. They’re upping the ante too with azdel instead of luan, made in USA furniture, and heated water bay. Just an observation, good to see quality improvements in the industry regardless of reason.
I agree on the tires, watched the series JD from BTBRV did and I’m sold on buying a 39RKFB just waiting on the 25 model. Would be great to also offer a grey base and blue and white stripes, less white is always better.
We did purchase a 2024 39rfkb, and we are so glad we did. It seems as though the quality of 2025 models are going down due to cost savings. Paint scheme, tires, furniture, and shower are all cost savings. Just my opinion. But thank you for sharing. im sure a lot of customers will like the 2025.
Do you make a 38 foot or smaller I would love to buy one but they are to large for me.i love everything you are doing and the quality shows. Love,love,love. Please consider making one under 38 feet. Thank you
The one-piece fiberglass shower with integrated seat is a deal-killer for us. We loved Riverstone’s unique showers with folding seat in 2024 and earlier. Sadly this is a horrible change for 2025. Also not crazy about getting rid of the maple honey cabinets (a beautiful color) and only 1 choice for flooring. These changes seem like several steps backward.
Definitely not as aesthetically pleasing as their current offering but it is more bulletproof with less opportunity to have any leaks in a key area of your trailer.
Love riverstones rv , you are at the top of my list to buy. Please would you consider making a riverstone luxury under 38 feet couples 5th wheel, i do love going to clothe on furniture, but how about also the recliner. I dont care for the mixing on furniture colors. Maybe i need to see it in person to get the colors, if I'm really going to give you my wish list with construction. I would love it to be individual rooms. Please consider making one under 38 feet. I am seriously looking to buy, but not until 2026/27.
Exciting news! A smaller Riverstone model is set to be released for 2025. I’ll be covering all the details in a few weeks at the Hershey RV Show. Stay tuned!
I love the L-sofa on the 44dbl but it would be great if it had a recliner feature on the 2 sofa sections facing the TV. Plus, please change the master bedroom valences to be like the ones in the secondary bedroom. Much cleaner. The current style and color look dated.
Thanks for your feedback! The idea of adding a recliner feature to the L-sofa would be fantastic, it would definitely enhance comfort for TV viewing. I’ll share your suggestion about the valances in the master bedroom too; a cleaner, modern look like the secondary bedroom could really elevate the design. Appreciate your input! 😊Please subscribe and share!
Some of these things are the reason we passed on the Riverstone, but we'll be taking a look again with the 2025 changes. In particular, the one piece fiberglass shower, and no more Infinity light ❤❤❤ Waterfall island? So not a fan. Really hope this will be an option. Nothing was said about it, but I REALLY hope there are no plans to use those ridiculous bowl sinks in the bathrooms. Seems like more and more manufacturers are using them and they are a total deal breaker for us.
How do you do a presentation like this without having samples of these changes and possibly a video presentation that shows the proto-types so those in attendance can actually see what these changes would look like??? This seems like such a basic customer service thing to provide for those who may be interested in the product.
So as a company Riverstone had me sold on quality, functionality and looks. However, over the years less an less options more now take what we want to sell you. I know alot of changes are made solely because it saves them money, what is the harm in adding in option one would like. We may want to personalize our unit or opt for options we might want. The streamlining to save company money have left buyers with few choices. Some "upgrades" appear good and due but others are a reation to dovetail joints, like some one is not going buy your rig because no dovetail joints? Again maybe we are not the target for the newer units, floor plans being dropped, exterior storage being reduced due to floor plan change... If this what will make the new buyers Buy, great. Those in this video already have their units, few will change due to inflated costs to satisfy their stock holders. I will keep waiting, there are other brands.
Gross colors on the furniture, brown is so old school, I was excited when you said they were going to be making some changes but I don't think I like these new changes.
The price hasnt really changed. The fiberglass roof, 3" thick walls, no vinyl wrapped wood, etc. We live in a 2024 42 FSKG and its quality. The kitchen is like a residential home. Sorry you feel this way.
They cheapened it up and try to pass it off as improvements. VERY disappointing. Virtually everything he said was explaining how they were cutting costs and raising prices.
To each their own! We personally love our 2024 42FSKG. While a composite roof sounds great, it hasn't been an issue with these rigs. I do appreciate the Azdel walls and upgraded solar, but for me, the changes from 2024 to 2025 aren’t major game-changers to upgrade. Please subscribe and share-your support and feedback help us keep improving!
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Dimmer lights in the bedrooms and push buttons for black and gray tanks instead of old school pull handles would also be good (with backup pull handles in case buttons fail). The 44dbl valve handle, especially for the rear bathroom, is in an awkward spot. It's difficult to get access with the slides out. This is especially true for older persons to get down underneath the slide.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! Dimmer lights and upgraded push-button controls for the black and gray tanks are excellent suggestions, especially with a backup system for reliability. Regarding the placement of the 44DBL valve handle, particularly for the rear bathroom, you’re absolutely right that accessibility can be a challenge. Improving ease of access, especially for older users, is an important consideration.
Riverstone does consider feedback from these videos when making enhancements to their line, so your input is incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your insights!
I have another suggestion. I have seen the 2025 44dbl in person three times now and I think the pull-out pantry next to the refrigerator should be changed a bit. Instead of having 1 giant pull-out door perhaps it would be better to have a regular cabinet door with individual pull-out drawers. I can imagine the current pantry configuration would be really heavy to pull-out when it's loaded down with contents. Also I could see it opening in transit when it's full and things shift so it would be nice to have individual pull-out drawers behind 1-2 cabinet doors. It would distribute the weight better so it wouldn't come open in transit.
Thank you for the suggestion! Switching to individual pull-out drawers behind cabinet doors is a great idea. It would improve weight distribution, make it easier to use, and help prevent it from opening during transit. Riverstone values feedback like this, so your input is much appreciated!
As a very soon prospective buyer this model is now OFF my list with the new “cheaper” upgrades and loss of the classic items that WAS riverstone, all with a HUGE price increase…. Thanks for the video it saved me time and now can move to the next on the list 🤠
Maybe you should consider a 2024 model...
I could be reading too much into it. But it looks like Brinkley is driving changes throughout the industry, and I like it.
Fabric on furniture
Dovetail Joints
Cooper Tires
Angles and lights on front cap
Waterfall solid surface counter top
Flooring on slides
One piece fiberglass shower
Now if only the copper plumbing would be copied by more companies.
They’re upping the ante too with azdel instead of luan, made in USA furniture, and heated water bay.
Just an observation, good to see quality improvements in the industry regardless of reason.
yes we agree
I agree on the tires, watched the series JD from BTBRV did and I’m sold on buying a 39RKFB just waiting on the 25 model. Would be great to also offer a grey base and blue and white stripes, less white is always better.
Agreed, we have a 2024, 42 FSKG whith the grey and we had a 23 that was white, Grey is better in our oprion.
We did purchase a 2024 39rfkb, and we are so glad we did. It seems as though the quality of 2025 models are going down due to cost savings. Paint scheme, tires, furniture, and shower are all cost savings. Just my opinion. But thank you for sharing. im sure a lot of customers will like the 2025.
We also have a 2024, 42 FSKG and we do love it. I do wish we had the upgraded solar package, battery, inverter and the new roof.
Was really hoping for a darker paint scheme with a black base. Can't wait to see the Hershey RV videos this fall
We will be there and capturing all the models, please subscribe!!!
Do you make a 38 foot or smaller I would love to buy one but they are to large for me.i love everything you are doing and the quality shows. Love,love,love. Please consider making one under 38 feet. Thank you
Rumor they are currently working on a 34-35' floorplan.
SHHHHH they are.....
Shhhhhhh...... they are!
The one-piece fiberglass shower with integrated seat is a deal-killer for us. We loved Riverstone’s unique showers with folding seat in 2024 and earlier. Sadly this is a horrible change for 2025. Also not crazy about getting rid of the maple honey cabinets (a beautiful color) and only 1 choice for flooring. These changes seem like several steps backward.
Definitely not as aesthetically pleasing as their current offering but it is more bulletproof with less opportunity to have any leaks in a key area of your trailer.
We have a 42 FSKG 2024 and we love that bathroom too. Not sure how I feel about not having the teak seat until I actually see one.
Love riverstones rv , you are at the top of my list to buy. Please would you consider making a riverstone luxury under 38 feet couples 5th wheel, i do love going to clothe on furniture, but how about also the recliner. I dont care for the mixing on furniture colors. Maybe i need to see it in person to get the colors, if I'm really going to give you my wish list with construction. I would love it to be individual rooms. Please consider making one under 38 feet. I am seriously looking to buy, but not until 2026/27.
Exciting news! A smaller Riverstone model is set to be released for 2025. I’ll be covering all the details in a few weeks at the Hershey RV Show. Stay tuned!
I wish y’all made one that was smaller.
Supposedly they are working on a 34-35 FT Proto to debut this fall...
Agreed
They are working on it for 2025
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That fabric/color change seems right out of the Brinkley design book.
I felt the same way, everybody is watching Brinkley
I love the L-sofa on the 44dbl but it would be great if it had a recliner feature on the 2 sofa sections facing the TV. Plus, please change the master bedroom valences to be like the ones in the secondary bedroom. Much cleaner. The current style and color look dated.
Thanks for your feedback! The idea of adding a recliner feature to the L-sofa would be fantastic, it would definitely enhance comfort for TV viewing. I’ll share your suggestion about the valances in the master bedroom too; a cleaner, modern look like the secondary bedroom could really elevate the design. Appreciate your input! 😊Please subscribe and share!
Thanks! Some good updates, some "eh". Not a big fan of the new paint scheme, I like those distinctive swishes/swoops :)
Seems that the industry is looking at the Brinkleys for inspiration
Some of these things are the reason we passed on the Riverstone, but we'll be taking a look again with the 2025 changes.
In particular, the one piece fiberglass shower, and no more Infinity light ❤❤❤
Waterfall island? So not a fan. Really hope this will be an option.
Nothing was said about it, but I REALLY hope there are no plans to use those ridiculous bowl sinks in the bathrooms. Seems like more and more manufacturers are using them and they are a total deal breaker for us.
I will cover all the 2025 models at the Hershey show exslusivly and will posts videos for each.
How do you do a presentation like this without having samples of these changes and possibly a video presentation that shows the proto-types so those in attendance can actually see what these changes would look like??? This seems like such a basic customer service thing to provide for those who may be interested in the product.
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This was a private event and Nick from Riverstone flew in to attend and decided to give us the inside scoop.
Is the frame built by Lippert ? Is it strong enough to be towed all over the US 100,000 miles ?
Yes the frame hasnt changed
So as a company Riverstone had me sold on quality, functionality and looks. However, over the years less an less options more now take what we want to sell you. I know alot of changes are made solely because it saves them money, what is the harm in adding in option one would like. We may want to personalize our unit or opt for options we might want. The streamlining to save company money have left buyers with few choices. Some "upgrades" appear good and due but others are a reation to dovetail joints, like some one is not going buy your rig because no dovetail joints? Again maybe we are not the target for the newer units, floor plans being dropped, exterior storage being reduced due to floor plan change... If this what will make the new buyers Buy, great. Those in this video already have their units, few will change due to inflated costs to satisfy their stock holders. I will keep waiting, there are other brands.
Great points!
can you still walk up the roof
Yes sir!
I am not sold on the new paint scheme’s. They are very generic. If I am going to pay $10,000 on full body paint I don’t want strait lines.
Great Point
This must be at least 240k
150ish
Gross colors on the furniture, brown is so old school, I was excited when you said they were going to be making some changes but I don't think I like these new changes.
People are certainly mixed on these
It sickens me that they are offering crap in place of quality as a “better” option and doubling the price from just a few years ago.
The price hasnt really changed. The fiberglass roof, 3" thick walls, no vinyl wrapped wood, etc. We live in a 2024 42 FSKG and its quality. The kitchen is like a residential home. Sorry you feel this way.
Isn't this made by forest river 😂
Yes, the Riverstones represent their highest quality line.
They cheapened it up and try to pass it off as improvements. VERY disappointing. Virtually everything he said was explaining how they were cutting costs and raising prices.
To each their own! We personally love our 2024 42FSKG. While a composite roof sounds great, it hasn't been an issue with these rigs. I do appreciate the Azdel walls and upgraded solar, but for me, the changes from 2024 to 2025 aren’t major game-changers to upgrade. Please subscribe and share-your support and feedback help us keep improving!