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Old 10-15-2017, 03:01 AM   #1
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YOUR RV - What do you LOVE

I'm just curious.
What features do you LOVE about your RV?

Conversely, what are you not happy with?
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Old 10-15-2017, 03:19 AM   #2
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Phil, I think DW and I both would say the theatre seating in front of the large TV and the built in dishwasher. Conversely, I don't like flushing the RV toilet with the vent fan on high. I've got to learn to crack the door when I do this for an air source.
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Old 10-15-2017, 03:53 AM   #3
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Wow. A dishwasher. That's cool.
My DW (48 yrs) likes TV. Do you have satellite?
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Old 10-15-2017, 03:54 AM   #4
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The best feature the DW and I like is the RV itself and the fact that it is our get a way, especially in the winter months!
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Old 10-15-2017, 04:06 AM   #5
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The best feature the DW and I like is the RV itself and the fact that it is our get a way, especially in the winter months!
I agree. Just having the RV for a getaway is so great!
And the terrific people you meet along the way is amazing!

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Old 10-15-2017, 04:40 AM   #6
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We tried the Dish network, pay as you go but lost interest and sold it here on the forum. We don't watch much TV (a little MeTV with Perry Mason) and all the college football we can get.
Yes, a dishwasher. We had a portable dishwasher in the Raptor. Simply took the casters off and set it by the W/D connection and away you go.
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Old 10-15-2017, 05:17 AM   #7
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We like:
  1. the inside hatch to the pass-through storage area that serves as a laundry chute
  2. the mounting of the trailer floor above the wheels so there is no lost space inside the trailer for wheel wells
  3. a swivel-mounted light on each side at the head of the bed instead of one fixed light in the middle
  4. ample storage for the size of the TT
  5. ducting of AC and heat for better distribution and control
  6. putting the control panel right by the door
Improvements we would like to see:
  1. a few more conveniently located electric outlets
  2. the way the factory chose to affix the bathroom wardrobe closet upper shelf; instead of stapling the shelf to the top of the horizontal supports mounted on the sidewalls, the shelf was stapled to the underside; put the shelf on top of the supports
  3. move the in-feed line and check valve for the black water tank flush out of the clothes closet; put it back under the bathroom sink
  4. better OEM tires (enough said!)
  5. a walk-in shower stall instead of a bathtub
  6. another drawer in the kitchen (it looks as if, due to the configuration of plumbing, it would have to be half-width, which would be OK)
  7. vent the hood properly, don't recirculate
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Old 10-15-2017, 07:35 AM   #8
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The best feature the DW and I like is the RV itself and the fact that it is our get a way, especially in the winter months!
Couldn't agree more. We recently moved up from a Pop-up so we like everything.
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Old 10-15-2017, 05:29 AM   #9
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Large residential shower and a bathroom large enough that the door can be shut while you sit on the throne without hitting your knees.

Next one will have a ceiling fan... that's about the only thing I wish we had that this trailer doesn't well that and a king bed..
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Old 10-15-2017, 06:54 AM   #10
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We like our rear kitchen floorplan. Lots of counter space and cupboards. Access to the fridge, sink and bathroom without having to open a slide for lunch stops is very nice.

Most wanted: Would like to have drawers under the dinette seats for pots and pan storage.
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Old 10-15-2017, 07:25 AM   #11
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Love may be a little strong.

We like the lack of the newer features, like auto leveling. There’s enough to fiddle with without extra complication and grief.

The garage is a big plus. Carry the ride du jour and use it for storage, Spendide washer/dryer combo, mud room, etc.

The two GC batts and LED lights have made it more usable when boondocking, along with the electric/gas fridge instead of an AC only fridge. I really like (OK...maybe love) the portable ice maker.

The electric, faux fireplace is kind of handy when there is AC power. Practical bling...

The outside fridge (AC only) is handy at times.

The trailer GW is only 12,600#. About as light as we could find in a 5th wheel toy hauler.

I’m a journey guy, but appreciate the comfort at the destination compared to the popup, pickup camper we had before.

The wifey likes the interior layout and the bathroom. Me, too.
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Old 10-15-2017, 07:31 AM   #12
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LOVE the fact that its in the backyard so we can go "camping" any day we want

HATE the fact that I'm still working too many hours to take it out as often as I'd like.
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Old 10-16-2017, 08:22 AM   #13
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LOVE the fact that its in the backyard so we can go "camping" any day we want

HATE the fact that I'm still working too many hours to take it out as often as I'd like.
Amen to both.

The DW and I find our little trailer is perfect for the 2 of us.

I love the outdoor kitchen and the upscale features like ducted heat and cooling, the stand up shower, with a glass door, power awning, enclosed frame... not to mention all the things the old popup did not have like hot and cold water running, bathroom with sink, toilet and the above mentioned shower, nice sized fridge and lots of storage.

I hope to retire in the next couple of years and be able to start dragging the wheels off of it

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Old 10-15-2017, 08:15 AM   #14
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I'm with the others who just love to get away. Even for a quick weekend trip. Sad we just winterized it. Still can have a Happy Hour or two in it though! Lol
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Old 10-15-2017, 08:22 AM   #15
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I'm with the others who just love to get away. Even for a quick weekend trip. Sad we just winterized it. Still can have a Happy Hour or two in it though! Lol

We keep our's in a CG in East Tawas, Mi that is open all year, with Electric and one bath house open, and its lonly 2.5 hours from home..That is why we go every other wknd!

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Old 10-15-2017, 09:30 AM   #16
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I guess we love the freedom to go anywhere at any time that the trailer gives you, and quite honestly, it's so much cheaper than a motel or condo. We really like the floorplan. We also like the fireplace in cold weather. Not only is it nice to look at, it's a very efficient heat source.

The primary things I don't like are the placement of the large windows on the side. I bought this trailer with the large windows on the driver's side (along with all the hookups). Prior to this trailer we had always camped in places where that would not be an issue. Now, the campground that we winter at in FL has all the hookups on the driver side and they are doubled up. That means when we park our large windows look straight at the other RV beside us. Some have large windows looking back at us and some don't. It's not optimum to me. Thankfully, we have made friends that stay there like us and we choose the side to side sites. Their motorhome has the large windows on the opposite side of ours so it works out, but, my wife just talked to them and they bought a new 44' motorhome so don't know now. Guess we'll find out Nov. 1. The other thing that is cumbersome is the enclosed LP tanks/batteries in the cowl. It was one of the reasons I bought that particular trailer but did not think about having to pull the cowl and then the LP tanks to service the batteries. Looks good, PITA - guess it's a wash.
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Old 10-15-2017, 06:08 PM   #17
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DW likes the outside kitchen as we rarely cook inside and the fridge, although only electric, is a big deal with three kids. We also like the bunk house and the kids love it.

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Old 10-16-2017, 04:27 AM   #18
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We just upgraded to a 37 ft. Laredo 334RE and love the floor plan. We replaced a 30 ft. rear kitchen model that was easy to tow and park most places we went. The new trailer is a bit more to handle at 57 ft. long when connected so finding gas stations I can get into and out of is a challenge. The wife love the kitchen in the Laredo and the closet across the whole front of the bedroom. I love the auto leveling feature. The unit is a pleasure to stay in.
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Old 10-16-2017, 09:33 AM   #19
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We love that the kids/grandkids have their own room (the garage) for all their stuff and own TV. So if you get up early and want coffee you dont have to wake up the whole camper.
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Old 10-16-2017, 10:41 AM   #20
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Great for a family trips with young kids. We can pack everything we need and have it ready. I fly a lot for work and know how much of pain it is to pack the needed items for the whole family.

Size of RV is great. It's just big enough for the family, but not too big that I can't fit into State and National parks.

A bathroom on the road is good for the kids.


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I wish I had a larger shower.

I wish the kid's bunks had more than a curtain, so I could get up in the morning without waking them.

Larger grey tanks (only 30 gallon).

I wish it was stored at home. It makes projects and maintenance much easier.
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