Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our video! Which small travel trailer under 5,000 lbs GVWR did you like best? Please say hello by leaving a comment below! Also, please feel free to ask any questions or just tell us about yourselves. We want to get to know you and share our RV experiences.
One thing that I never see mentioned in these review videos is the fact that all the Airstream models have their panoramic windows in the FRONT of the trailer. The problem with that is many campsites that are back in leave those windows pointed at the access road with all its traffic and not pointed at the lake or mountains, etc. where the view you really want to see is. That is a deal killer for me as if the price were not enough already. Fun fact: Airstreams that are in strong hailstorms can end up with their insurance cancelled or being reclassified as totaled or "salvage titled". Be wary!
My favorite ... The Airstream 19CB, of course! Everything you've shown with these three models points to the quality that's found in the Airstream over the other two models. Thanks for the thorough review of all three under 5000 pound trailers.
I have an Airstream 16 Sport. The sport (the basic version 55K). I travel solo, locally overnighters. It was a good choice for me: there is kitchen drawer, a deep sink, 2 burner cook top and a reliable propane stove. The rear bed is comfortable, i can fit in with 2 Labradors. The Tundra tows beautifully with a weight distribution hitch. I had the dinette removed and changed to a desk with a good office chair. Thanks for your review!
I like both the Grand Design and the Air Stream. I always have liked Air Streams and I like Grand Design. They are both very nice. They have a nice floor plan.
Getting slowly ready for a couple of good RV years. Goal is to be a travel nurse, gf works on projects and will have to travel, we don’t want to buy a house so here we go. Videos are a huge help and so are the comments from time to time. Hopefully you’ve been able to make some improvements and fix up your “vintage” rv. Good luck
@@harroldthered7050 please don’t make the mistakes I have made such as buying the vehicle before the RV. Also most important is to consider storage space. As a travel nurse, I am seriously considering my choices, regarding living full time with no storage for my uniforms, winter and summer clothing and having a vehicle that is just too small to tow my RV.
I'm currently renovating a truck camper (while living in it), I'm seeing the materials up close, water damaged and rusted... I'm not sure any new RV is worth the asking price but it's good to have these videos that weigh the pros/cons. Insurance is a whole other issue. Some say it's worth what someone is willing to pay, I'm not sure if I believe that though.
small camper under 20' with toilet /shower and can be pulled by a Jeep or small SUV. GEO PRO 15TB (E-PRO)! Great for couple, ~$25K and only 15' long ~2600 lbs empty. These are very nice but too large for what we do. Thanks for the Video, much appreciated.
I would have to pass on all of them .The reason is this .I have no need for anything that requires 7 ppl and I dont need anything larger than 14 to 16 feet . I also dont need to tow anything that sleeps more than 2 ppl max . My vehicle is a 02 Tahoe LT and am not dun fixing it . Am completely redoing the entire vehicle .Have already put 7 grand in my vehicle and yes its worth it . Cos is has no rust on it and my transmission. Is in perfect condition. This being said not all of us need huge camping trailers .Those are all beautiful but to huge for me .
I love your videos, and in this one, I am really impressed with the Grand Design. They make use of all the. space and I love the Murphy Bed idea. Their product seems to be pretty solid and the kitchen and bath..awesome. I really am not fond of the lower microwave. Maybe a better place would be above the fridge and more storage under the cooktop. I really like the one you showed in one of your other videos, where the kitchen wrapped all the way around to the back. Wow!! It is just a little too heavy for my TV. But I loved it! I think Grand Design has a good product.
You are absolutely right!!! Maryland RV Show this February 2023. Sorry it’ll take that long but that’s our next RV show and we’ll tour small trailers for tall people!
Hello guys, really enjoy your videos. If I had to choose which trailer it would be the second one. I just think the full width bath is the way to go, seems like there is more room.
Imagine 15RB nails it, although love the Airstream but cannot justify the cost. I would need to finance like $40K. Where as with the Imagine I could pay cash or decide to finance small amount but yet feel financially comfortable. I have to question the A/C in the Imagine which you don't cover? They introduced a Furrion A/C but I don't see any North to South vents from the unit. Absolutely no way would I buy TT with A/C that vents center only. I live in FLA.. that will not work. Hopefully all these units will be up at the TAMPA'S RV SUPER SHOW in January 2023
As mentioned below (I couldn’t edit it) I really like the GD. I am looking to get something a little larger for me and my 2 pups and this looks like a really good one. I have a 2017 T@B Outback MaxS and although it’s gonna be pretty hard to find an RV built as well as my T@B, the GD comes really close. It’s on the list!
Enjoy watching your small trailer reviews. Have not seen anything yet that compares to my Surveyor 19 (under 4k lbs). Have to agree that the airstream is way overpriced!
@@RVBlogger Thank you Mike for getting out that tape measure and Susan’s awesome video recording. Falling in love with the wrong person can be devastating when they don’t measure up.😂. I was just amazed there wasn’t one full size sleeping space between either the dinette or the owners space. Your videos help us to buy our last camper first.
@@ourvlife1 we are so happy you enjoy our videos and they bring you value. It’s a fair comment to question bed size. This particular video was reviewing small lightweight camper models so there will always be sacrifices in a rig that size. Airstream does make larger models with better bedrooms…even twin beds.
that first jayco bathroom reminded my of some of the very narrow roe homes in phila right ajacent to where on main therofair was a lot of well known named factories and wharehouses used to be before the city gov drove them out even before china but they were narrow not too deep but workers could aford to own them . but his bath was toilet then tub and if shower it would be the curtain ring type but he rented and landloard somehow managed to get a full size pool table in basement????
I have never owned or towed a TT, and like the sizes shown here, the grand design especially, but wouldn’t it be safer for towing with 2 axles? The single axles makes me nervous about having a flat while traveling at 65mph.
Hi L Gp, It is absolutely safer to tow a dual axle travel trailer for the reason you mentioned. But you have to sacrifice weight because dual axles are heavier than single axle trailers...everything is a compromise with RVs...there is no perfect trailer for everyone. Thanks for watching! Mike and Susan
Putting the sink right next to the burners with the counter on the other side is just completely insane! Have the designers ever cooked anything in their life?!
Hi David,, I just met someone recently who loves the empty counter space next to their entry door so they can put things down as soon as they walk inside...there is a camper design for everyone I suppose but none are perfect. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
Having one burner behind the other is a recipe for disaster as far as reaching behind the first one. That is why the side-by-side is safer, but we need room to assemble and cook our food. I was so disappointed to see the tiny refrigerator/freezer for the "weekend traveler." We need more than that for the weekend. Thank you for these great videos! I'm looking forward to seeing other similar ones.
Yes we have but they don't have bathrooms. The weight that is listed for each RV is UVW not GVWR. th-cam.com/video/fHWH3aO9R44/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting.
Oooohhhh, I'm a truck camper-er. Normally really annoyed by sponsor talk but those Snap things look pretty awesome, one less thing to store/wash/set up!!
Seriously? Where I live, several campgrounds are by trains. I don't love it but if you want to go camping, you bring earplugs and put up with it! I wish I had a quiet area like you!
I don't like any of these. Airstream very poor design and not worth the money. Imagine, I hate Murphy beds. The sink far too small to do dishes and I just don't get the fold down faucet. Jayco bunk beds are a waste of space for me as a solo owner, plus it's a Thor product and I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me. Been there done that!
Hi Everyone,
We hope you enjoyed our video! Which small travel trailer under 5,000 lbs GVWR did you like best? Please say hello by leaving a comment below!
Also, please feel free to ask any questions or just tell us about yourselves. We want to get to know you and share our RV experiences.
One would think I'd be bored after hundreds of RV/camper layout videos.. 😆 Nope, bring em on!! ❤❤
🤣. Glad you like watching RV tours…we got plenty of them. 🤣. Thanks again for your support!
One thing that I never see mentioned in these review videos is the fact that all the Airstream models have their panoramic windows in the FRONT of the trailer. The problem with that is many campsites that are back in leave those windows pointed at the access road with all its traffic and not pointed at the lake or mountains, etc. where the view you really want to see is. That is a deal killer for me as if the price were not enough already. Fun fact: Airstreams that are in strong hailstorms can end up with their insurance cancelled or being reclassified as totaled or "salvage titled". Be wary!
2022+ larger rear bedroom models also have panoramic windows in the rear.
Yes. The tabs and r pods I think have that rear window. Which would work for the views..
I prefer to see what's going on in front on the road. I can go outside for the views.
These are all valid points. Every RVer is different. We appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.
I liked the Imagine by Grand Design the best.
Hey Mary,
Great choice!! :)
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❤ Mike and Susan
My favorite ... The Airstream 19CB, of course! Everything you've shown with these three models points to the quality that's found in the Airstream over the other two models. Thanks for the thorough review of all three under 5000 pound trailers.
Hey John,
We appreciate the love and support! :)
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❤ Mike and Susan
I have an Airstream 16 Sport. The sport (the basic version 55K). I travel solo, locally overnighters. It was a good choice for me: there is kitchen drawer, a deep sink, 2 burner cook top and a reliable propane stove. The rear bed is comfortable, i can fit in with 2 Labradors. The Tundra tows beautifully with a weight distribution hitch. I had the dinette removed and changed to a desk with a good office chair. Thanks for your review!
Hey Roy
That sounds AWESOME thanks for sharing! :)
We appreciate the love and support!
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Awesome! I would love an incredibly comfortable recliner in my RV. Those dinettes just don't cut it.
I like both the Grand Design and the Air Stream. I always have liked Air Streams and I like Grand Design. They are both very nice. They have a nice floor plan.
Airstream and Grand Design have always had a great reputation and great floor plans. Hope they stay that way! Thanks Sherri!❤️
Grand design fits my needs
Hey Wendiwoo
Great choice!! :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
❤ Mike and Susan
Lol I wish I’d watched this before purchasing my “vintage” RV
I feel your pain. There's been A LOT of "live an learn" moments in my RV journey..
🤣 Are you restoring a vintage camper? Thanks for watching and commenting.
Getting slowly ready for a couple of good RV years. Goal is to be a travel nurse, gf works on projects and will have to travel, we don’t want to buy a house so here we go. Videos are a huge help and so are the comments from time to time. Hopefully you’ve been able to make some improvements and fix up your “vintage” rv. Good luck
@@harroldthered7050 please don’t make the mistakes I have made such as buying the vehicle before the RV. Also most important is to consider storage space. As a travel nurse, I am seriously considering my choices, regarding living full time with no storage for my uniforms, winter and summer clothing and having a vehicle that is just too small to tow my RV.
@@harroldthered7050 You should check out the Jayco Jay Flight 212QB
#2 is my favorite. I like the Murphy bed
Hey Lloyd,
Great choice!!
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I liked the number 2 model it's good for me. Have a happy Halloween. God bless Goergie
Hey Georgie,
Great choice!! Happy (belated) Halloween!!! :)
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The Airstream is not worth the amount of money they are asking for it. You'll only be paying for the name.
Amen to that..
Hi Jan. Luckily there’s something for everyone. Some people love them. Thank for watching and commenting.
I'm currently renovating a truck camper (while living in it), I'm seeing the materials up close, water damaged and rusted... I'm not sure any new RV is worth the asking price but it's good to have these videos that weigh the pros/cons. Insurance is a whole other issue. Some say it's worth what someone is willing to pay, I'm not sure if I believe that though.
They aren’t perfect, and they don’t improve them much year to year exactly because of what you said. Why improve if your product is selling?
@@Erin-Thor its funny, thor industires bughr keystone and now sales were 2 billion.. u make a valid point
small camper under 20' with toilet /shower and can be pulled by a Jeep or small SUV. GEO PRO 15TB (E-PRO)! Great for couple, ~$25K and only 15' long ~2600 lbs empty. These are very nice but too large for what we do. Thanks for the Video, much appreciated.
Geo Pro is a great option. Are you currently shopping or is that your RV? Thanks for watching and commenting.
Well explained 👏 👌 👍 🙌
Hey Maria,
We appreciate the love, support, and kind words! :)
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I would have to pass on all of them .The reason is this .I have no need for anything that requires 7 ppl and I dont need anything larger than 14 to 16 feet . I also dont need to tow anything that sleeps more than 2 ppl max . My vehicle is a 02 Tahoe LT and am not dun fixing it . Am completely redoing the entire vehicle .Have already put 7 grand in my vehicle and yes its worth it . Cos is has no rust on it and my transmission. Is in perfect condition. This being said not all of us need huge camping trailers .Those are all beautiful but to huge for me .
Have you checked out our video about campers under 15'? th-cam.com/video/FED22n4qEQ8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting.
I love your videos, and in this one, I am really impressed with the Grand Design. They make use of all the. space and I love the Murphy Bed idea. Their product seems to be pretty solid and the kitchen and bath..awesome. I really am not fond of the lower microwave. Maybe a better place would be above the fridge and more storage under the cooktop. I really like the one you showed in one of your other videos, where the kitchen wrapped all the way around to the back. Wow!! It is just a little too heavy for my TV. But I loved it! I think Grand Design has a good product.
There are so many little things to consider in a small space. Grand Design does do a great job. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I would have to say the Grand Design is the best bang for your buck. The Airstream is just to over priced.
Hey goatoia
Great choice! :)
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@RVBlogger can you do a video “Small trailers for tall people”? It’s a HUGE challenge to find an RV when your spouse is 6’5”.
At a tick over 6'4" myself, I feel your spouse's pain...Often literally.
You are absolutely right!!! Maryland RV Show this February 2023. Sorry it’ll take that long but that’s our next RV show and we’ll tour small trailers for tall people!
@@RVBlogger OMG I can’t wait!!!
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Hello guys, really enjoy your videos. If I had to choose which trailer it would be the second one. I just think the full width bath is the way to go, seems like there is more room.
Hey Romey
We appreciate the love and support! Great choice! :)
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❤ Mike and Susan
Imagine 15RB nails it, although love the Airstream but cannot justify the cost. I would need to finance like $40K. Where as with the Imagine I could pay cash or decide to finance small amount but yet feel financially comfortable. I have to question the A/C in the Imagine which you don't cover? They introduced a Furrion A/C but I don't see any North to South vents from the unit. Absolutely no way would I buy TT with A/C that vents center only. I live in FLA.. that will not work. Hopefully all these units will be up at the TAMPA'S RV SUPER SHOW in January 2023
I think you might be right about the A/C and the Tampa RV Show. Maybe an RV that size it's more direct dump. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I like the double bed version of the airstream.
Hey RottingBoards,
Great choice!! :)
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As mentioned below (I couldn’t edit it) I really like the GD. I am looking to get something a little larger for me and my 2 pups and this looks like a really good one. I have a 2017 T@B Outback MaxS and although it’s gonna be pretty hard to find an RV built as well as my T@B, the GD comes really close. It’s on the list!
You have 2 great manufacturers right there. Both nuCamp and GD are excellent choices! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Enjoy watching your small trailer reviews. Have not seen anything yet that compares to my Surveyor 19 (under 4k lbs). Have to agree that the airstream is way overpriced!
Hey Ratdog,
We appreciate the love and support!! :)
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❤ Mike and Susan
Review the Oliver Elite II, compared to the Airstream
Hey Harry
We appreciate the suggestion, we'll keep an eye out!
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Geez Airstream….$77,000.00 and two people can’t even get a good comfortable nights sleep….I’ll pass.
I still prefer them to hotels. 😁
Airstream isn’t for everyone. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RVBlogger Thank you Mike for getting out that tape measure and Susan’s awesome video recording. Falling in love with the wrong person can be devastating when they don’t measure up.😂. I was just amazed there wasn’t one full size sleeping space between either the dinette or the owners space. Your videos help us to buy our last camper first.
@@ourvlife1 we are so happy you enjoy our videos and they bring you value. It’s a fair comment to question bed size. This particular video was reviewing small lightweight camper models so there will always be sacrifices in a rig that size. Airstream does make larger models with better bedrooms…even twin beds.
Grand Design missed it with the sink and lack of oven. Usually I’m all in on Imagine because they have tons of storage, counter space and cooking .
Hey TLouise,
Great point!
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❤ Mike and Susan
Nobody does murphy beds like Rockwood. ❤️
Hey Jody,
They do look pretty great!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
❤ Mike and Susan
Thank you this is awesome
Hey Karen,
We appreciate the love and support!
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❤ Mike and Susan
Escape 5.0...lovely.
Hey RottingBoards,
Great choice!! :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
❤ Mike and Susan
that first jayco bathroom reminded my of some of the very narrow roe homes in phila right ajacent to where on main therofair was a lot of well known named factories and wharehouses used to be before the city gov drove them out even before china
but they were narrow not too deep but workers could aford to own them . but his bath was toilet then tub and if shower it would be the curtain ring type but he rented and landloard somehow managed to get a full size pool table in basement????
Wow! Sounds pretty small. Thanks for watching and commenting.
S ink must be rectangle or square w/spray.
Gotcha…no round sink for you? Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have never owned or towed a TT, and like the sizes shown here, the grand design especially, but wouldn’t it be safer for towing with 2 axles? The single axles makes me nervous about having a flat while traveling at 65mph.
Hi L Gp,
It is absolutely safer to tow a dual axle travel trailer for the reason you mentioned. But you have to sacrifice weight because dual axles are heavier than single axle trailers...everything is a compromise with RVs...there is no perfect trailer for everyone.
Thanks for watching!
Mike and Susan
I think I’d buy the that grand design if it had 4 tires, but I understand your point.
Putting the sink right next to the burners with the counter on the other side is just completely insane! Have the designers ever cooked anything in their life?!
Hi David,,
I just met someone recently who loves the empty counter space next to their entry door so they can put things down as soon as they walk inside...there is a camper design for everyone I suppose but none are perfect.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
Having one burner behind the other is a recipe for disaster as far as reaching behind the first one. That is why the side-by-side is safer, but we need room to assemble and cook our food. I was so disappointed to see the tiny refrigerator/freezer for the "weekend traveler." We need more than that for the weekend. Thank you for these great videos! I'm looking forward to seeing other similar ones.
@@bookbakery sounds like you definitely need an RV with a better kitchen layout. 👍
Have you done an under 2000#?
Yes we have but they don't have bathrooms. The weight that is listed for each RV is UVW not GVWR. th-cam.com/video/fHWH3aO9R44/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting.
Oooohhhh, I'm a truck camper-er. Normally really annoyed by sponsor talk but those Snap things look pretty awesome, one less thing to store/wash/set up!!
Hi Dana. Glad you didn’t mind the ad. We use Snap Pads and love them. We only promote gear we use ourselves. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@RVBlogger I'll definitely look into them. I threw out the plastic things I was using. Keep up the awesome work, safe travels!
@@danamichelle1290 thank you so much! Safe travels to you too!
If you spill something, blot it with a towel right away, it won't stain! And who would put a campsite by a train?
Hey Amy,
We appreciate the info! :)
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Seriously? Where I live, several campgrounds are by trains. I don't love it but if you want to go camping, you bring earplugs and put up with it! I wish I had a quiet area like you!
@@RVBlogger I love trains. Depends on how long it runs, though.
@@loria.4397 most campgrounds we’ve stayed at had a train nearby
@@bookbakery true. Some seem endless 🤣
I enjoy your video's, except when it comes to your tape measuring , could you please use a digital tape measure.
Hey Elizabeth
We'll look into 'em, thanks for the suggestion!
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❤ Mike and Susan
I don't like any of these. Airstream very poor design and not worth the money. Imagine, I hate Murphy beds. The sink far too small to do dishes and I just don't get the fold down faucet. Jayco bunk beds are a waste of space for me as a solo owner, plus it's a Thor product and I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me. Been there done that!
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