First Trip in the Geo Pro 19FD
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- The Turtle go on a maiden voyage in our new camper. We had a good trip and were very pleased with it. We did learn a few things as we test out most of the features on the new camper. Along the way we enjoyed a great 2 days camping in Kentucky on the first week of Camping being open in the state.
Thanks for taking the time to post, nice set-up.
Glad y’all had a great trip, I could just about smell that bacon frying up, the good eatin’ while camping. Like your stenciling you did, really looks good. Thanks for sharing, made me wish I was camping as well.
Excellent video, I love your explanations and your camper. That campground was gorgeous also.
Very helpful. Looks like you had a great trip. Makes me want to get out and camp - immediately.
Thanks for sharing the fix for getting the sewer line back in the tube with the end caps on.
John Candy 😢 miss the big guy..
Great video!...very cool how you showed your day & night... we are looking at this one .I’d rather the TV in the front , though.
We're probably going to get the Flagstaff version of this trailer, since that's what our local dealer sells. Same trailer, different paint/stickers. I see you're pulling it with a V6 Honda Ridgeline. Makes me feel good about us pulling ours with a V6 Toyota Highlander.
Hi, Turtle. Sorry I don't know your name to address you properly. I know this video is a little old but have recently started watching all your "stuff". I'm a long time RV'er so I hope I don't offend you when I say this particular video made me laugh because it reminded me of all the silly mistakes I made with my first RV adventure many, many years ago. I think the main thing that draws me to your channel is you and your wife's "normal" way of living and dealing with things in general, and, I think we're about the same age too. I live near Atlanta and made a trip to Kentucky a few years back to a state park near Bowling Green (Yeah, I'm a Corvette fan). Can't remember the park name but it was beautiful. Anyway, just wanted to take time out to let you know I like your videos. They are both educational and entertaining. Thanks and keep 'em coming.
Thanks for the kind words
Great video! Thanks for posting it. Did your Ridgeline feel good towing it? What kind of research did you do before towing? I bought a GeoPro 19FDS in July. I am still waiting. Trying to learn all I can before it arrives.
No control problems what so ever while using a weight distribution hitch and sway bar combo. I always stay under 65 mph and taking it easy going up large grades. It does okay, I did have a transmission overheat on a 4 hour stretch of highway doing around 64 mph but my transmission was approaching the recommended 30000mile mark recommended for trans fluid change if you are working it hard. After fluid change I have had no other problems. the 19 FDS is slightly heaver than my 19FD so be careful not to load up the front and or the water tank on long hauls.
@@lauriebubenik9024 Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3, Really easy to put on and off and it does a great job.
Nice video sir. I have a 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road with a 5K towing limit and searching for a travel trailer, interested in the Geo Pro 19FD and No Bo 19.2, both have dry weight of around 3,300. Was wondering if you have any updated experience, regrets, and recommendations to share specifically to towing. Any equipment recommendations such as WDH, brake controller, transmission cooler, and spring air bags? Thank you in advance.
As far as my Ridgeline, it tows pretty good. I did have the transmission overheat one time and it has a transmission cooler, but it could be bigger. I highly recommend a WD hitch. I also make sure not to overload the truck or camper keeping my water tank with no more than 6 gallons while traveling.
@@Turtle3863 Thank you.
What is the model # and dry weight of your geo-pro ! I see you pull it with a Honda ridgeline are you happy with the way it pulls your camper ? I will be picking up my 2024 Honda ridgeline in July and I want a geo-pro which I have not purchased yet ! I would really appreciate your input to help me make a decision
Mine is an 19 FD, 3200lbs. Most geo pros are okay but the ones with a slide out are closer to 4000lbs. No problem towing with Ridgeline as long as I take it slow and do not push it hard up long includes
I enjoyed your video and had a question. When cooking outdoors did any heat from the grill made your camper hot or cause any damages?
Not at all, just make sure the window nearby is closed and do not have something that would flame up.
Appreciate your tip on the sewer hose. I also have the G19FD, and was wondering how long a sewer hose I needed (have not yet been on my first trip.) BTW, am I mistaken to wish you a happy birthday?
Thanks for the birthday wishes, and a 15 footer should do well
Thanks for taking us along on your camping trip. I LOVE the graphics on the back, where did you get them? Link?
Got the lettering from Signarama, a local Franchise. I do believe they have other locations nationwide.
@@Turtle3863 Thank you! I did a search and found one in my city! :-)
As you practice more you will get quicker but don’t hurry to the point of doing something stupid ? Nice looking site ! Relax and enjoy !
Can you tell me or send me a link for the wedge pillows??
How did that trailer tow with the Ridgeline? Any problems seeing around the trailer with those mirrors? Did it carry the weight ok?
The driver side mirror allows you to see down the entire length of the camper. The passenger side you can see most of that side. I do have a rear view camera which helps on seeing cars approach from behind. Overall while using a WDH setup (which I highly recommend), the ride is nice. Power to go up long grades does lack but as long as you are ok with that, not bad at towing at all. Brake also perform well and make you feel that everything is in control. Best advice is if you can afford to have a large beefy truck at home to tow, by all means go with it. but if you are like me and need your truck for everyday driving well then, the Ridgeline will do the job.
You need an 8'x12' camp mat
I got one, but I normally use a small mat
@@Turtle3863 Why?
@@cwqrpportable just a personal preference, easier to store
@@Turtle3863 Ya
Did you have to put a brake controller on your truck for the trailer?
Dean Nicol yes
I’m looking for a camper that can be towed by my Toyota Tacoma. There smaller V6 engines are only rated to 4000 lbs. now unlike there previous models. I couldn’t tell what make and model is your white pick up is?
Mine is a Honda Ridgeline, rated at 5000lbs for towing
So weird, I just retired bought a Ridgeline and am looking to buy this same camper! How did the Ridgeline do with the towing. Great video btw
Steve Nielsen it tows well, I do have a Weight distribution hitch and it does great. The Ridgeline is a little slow on large up hills but does pretty well as long as you do not push it.
@@Turtle3863 Great to hear, Taking it slow is the way I go now anyway!
I have the E-Pro version of this trailer (e19FD) on order, with delivery planned in mid-August. I also plan to tow with a Ridgeline, with an Anderson WD hitch. Glad to hear the Ridgeline is up to the task.
Oh, forgot to ask... Did you tow in D or D4? What gas mileage/range did you get? Thanks!
Don Alderman most of the time in D, only go to D4 on long uphills. Somewhere around 17-19 mpg
Wow, looks like a great little camper. I've lost count of how many times I've changed my mind on a trailer model, but I think this might be it for real. I wish it had 2 axles but then again one axle keeps it lighter. Everything else is exactly what I'm looking for. Any advice for someone buying this same model? Thanks for sharing.
We love the 19FD model but are used to a King bed at home, I would suggest you upgrade the mattress to a memory foam from the get go. It keeps you from moving into your partners space.
Looks like a lot of fun. Coming from an Aframe with no tanks, I have no idea how hard it is to clean them. In this video, you talked a little bit about that. Can you do another video and actually show the outlets, and talk about how you drain them WITHOUT exploding all over yourself. haha. Also, isn't their a place to attach your hose to flush them after you drain them. How did that work?
John Berger it was surprisingly not a hard process, I will have to do a movie short in the future, draining the tanks
@@Turtle3863 I would love to see the video. Is there a separate hookup for a hose to flush the black tank?
@@johnberger3338 As you saw where he hooked up the water line on the rear of the RV, the panel there has a black tank flush port. I suggest a second hose dedicated to just that purpose to make sure you don't get your water system contaminated.
John Berger I will try to do a video on our next camping trip on how to do it, really not too hard, there is a flush out hose attachment but I did not have the right hookup to use it.
I have the same trailer. I drain the black water. Then run the flush out with the black water drain open (otherwise you could have it go wrong way into trailer). Then close black water drain and open the grey water drain. That clears out all the stuff you don’t want to leave in your hose.
I pull my 19fbs with my Ridgeline!
We just brought home our Ridgeline. Any problems pulling with yours?
Patty Barbour Just dont go to fast! I put mine in D4 drive when going up and down hills. It helps the transition. I only had 1 issue and it was bc of me going toooo fast in the traffic, transmission gave me a “hot” light. I pulled over for 15 mins. No issues since and ive drove 34 hrs from Georgia to Montana for work. Keep it under 70 when possible! Good luck :)
That's not fun....people go camping to get away from city people..... what fun is there if the campground is full of people???? Might as well just stay home......
Boondocking is the best but this trailer would need options to do that for more than 2 days.
Season the damn grill
It was seasoned, just looked real new at that point. It is nice and seasoned now after one season of use.
Goooooooodlord, those meals are so UNHEALTHY........ so greasy and fatty....... need to get your cholesterol level checked asap....
Boyle, your posts may be old but go troll somewhere else