One of THE BEST Couple's Campers I think Exists!! 2024 Imagine 22MLE Travel Trailer

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  • 2024 Imagine XLS 22MLE Travel Trailer by Grand Design RV
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    Weights & Measures:
    Hitch 490lbs
    Max 6,995lbs
    Empty 5,176lbs
    Cargo 1,819lbs
    Length 26'1"
    Width 8ft
    Height 10'10"
    Fresh 43gal
    Gray 45gal
    Black 37gal
    Solar 165w/40a
    Awning 18ft
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    10:30 Bathroom
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  • @user-yc1ex8xg3d
    @user-yc1ex8xg3d Před měsícem +5

    Much prefer the Cougar 22 MLS. Sadly all new trailers are coming with the 12 volt compressor fridges. Probably a much better fridge than the propane but for camping in Ontario Provincial parks, electric sites are sometimes difficult to get and the non-electric sites are usually pretty heavily treed so all the solar in the world won't put much back into the battery. After about a day (if you're lucky) your battery will be dead and your fridge is nothing more than additional cupboard space. I guess it's back to coolers and ice if you plan to stay for a few days.

  • @mezio1
    @mezio1 Před měsícem +3

    We own this in a 2022 model. I love a bumper and the old lighting is better for older people. We removed the curtain (Never was an issue, just didn't use it.) We tow it with a Ram 1500 5.7 hemi up and down the Appalachians and Rockies several times already with no problems if you- slow down, use the trailer pinch break system and empty your water tanks and lines. Still got 11-12 mpg in the mountains.
    This is a great unit. We have experienced trailer length limitation parks but this one has always been excepted. A+

  • @sonjabrownamericanwayreale435
    @sonjabrownamericanwayreale435 Před měsícem +3

    Wish RV manufacturers would start adding storage for e-bikes and not just foldables but for Biktrix e-bikes with ramps to load.
    Make it so dinette can be removed for free floating table and chairs so those of us with dogs can put them away and use for kennel space; and, not everyone has a small dog.

  • @Brigand231
    @Brigand231 Před měsícem +2

    Yes, completely agree with you on the docking station being moved to the pass through (I still say "tunnel boot" in my head and laugh!) instead of being separate. Thanks for the video Uncle Josh!

  • @avsfan80459
    @avsfan80459 Před měsícem +8

    We have the 23LDE in a '23 year. Only thing I would change would be to get the anti lock brakes.
    As for the telescoping leg on the table, we like it a lot. While playing cards at the table, my back started hurting, those dinette aren't very comfy. Hubby got an idea to lower the table just an inch or so and it made cards a little more comfortable. We only use the dinette for cards😅 probably more info than anyone wanted but there ya go.😊

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem +6

      I do day trading, and yes I agree completely. Sit at a dinette for a long time and everything starts to hurt, sometimes just a foot pressing against a support will work your nerves all of a sudden. And yes, lowering the table, or the ability to do so, is a big plus! An inch-ish lower makes for a much better typing height.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      That's super smart! Thank you for the idea

  • @pdoyle17
    @pdoyle17 Před měsícem +7

    Hi Josh! My wife and I are new members of the #nerdherd and absolutely adore your videos. We're upgrading from a small bunkhouse with a dinette to a walk around private bedroom with no bunks (no kids) and your videos are invaluable. Keep up the great work!🫡

  • @janemuir3546
    @janemuir3546 Před měsícem +2

    If my Husband didn't insist on the bedroom, and we didn't have a cat (litter box location needed) I would love this floor plan.
    The light bars are a big no deal for us. I like being able to turn the puck lights off and on. Saves energy and gets me ready for sleep.

  • @bluzndablood
    @bluzndablood Před měsícem +6

    We just traded our 17MKE for this one. So far, we love everything about it! Wanted to mention ours has a Google TV, not ROKU. Also, since the back bumper has been removed, the spare is under the trailer. Also really like the fact that it has Goodyear Endurance tires instead of Westlakes! Looking forward to breaking it in! Good video, Josh!

  • @heather3044
    @heather3044 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for the very thorough videos. We like all the details and the road mode coverage. One thing we'd like to know on each trailer is what kind of countertop it has. The Imagines have Thermofoil counters, I believe. But, we don't know what that is exactly. We'd also love to see a video explaining and comparing the different kinds of RV countertops.
    We own a Forest River Wildwood x-lite 171RBXL. I don't know what kind of countertops it has, but they look like thin vinyl glued onto particle board. The edges of the vinyl is cracking and the surface is lifting. So, we want to make sure our next trailer has better counters. Other than the counter issue, this has been a great trailer with terrific bathroom storage and a "Jiffy Bed" murphy bed, not a bendy bed, also unusually large cargo capacity. We have the 2021 model, which we prefer over the new model in the cabinet layout.

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 Před měsícem +2

    Great travel trailer. Grand Design did great with this one. Love the fact it has a pantry. And room for towels in the bathroom. Great storage and love the counter space. Josh great job of showing this.

  • @wendygall1485
    @wendygall1485 Před měsícem +2

    I so love this one! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @DanielStrong-mk1kk
    @DanielStrong-mk1kk Před měsícem +2

    Love it and thanks for sharing Josh

  • @Isolden11
    @Isolden11 Před měsícem +2

    This looks perfect for my husband and myself

  • @horizontaldad
    @horizontaldad Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for this updated video! We will be picking up ours soon

  • @annadubois7128
    @annadubois7128 Před měsícem +2

    I wish the windows were the full open pop out style but overall it looks awesome

  • @kiallsop
    @kiallsop Před měsícem +6

    Great layout. "One piece roof membrane" and "wood framed roof", so better be extra vigilant on roof maintenance. Schwintek slides, another worry area. No Azdel. Like the floorplan, not much else though.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Same roof construction as the vast majority all towable RVs really

    • @kiallsop
      @kiallsop Před měsícem

      @@JoshtheRVNerd - so true.

  • @Nascardix
    @Nascardix Před měsícem +4

    We have a 2021 and love it but with 2 dogs and anymore than 6-7 weeks, I’m glad to get home.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Man 6-7 weeks is a heck of a camping trip!

  • @lonestar227
    @lonestar227 Před měsícem +2

    No, on the dinette. Anything mounted on the floor doesn't enable you to use space as storage (tote box, fans, chairs, ice chest) when traveling. Yes, on the shoe area. May I suggest rheostat capability for ceiling lighting. Great atmosphere light if only they could be dimmed at night.

  • @phyllisdewan2651
    @phyllisdewan2651 Před měsícem +3

    Need pull out shelves in pantry cabinet! Also need accessory pullout shelves to retro fit into pantry cabinet.

    • @rbtcol57
      @rbtcol57 Před měsícem

      Brinkley does this great. Narrow slide-out shelving is the way to go!

  • @janehargis9301
    @janehargis9301 Před měsícem +2

    Awesome unit. It’s so easy to nitpick from afar but that said… The table is pretty clunky. If I were regularly using the dinette I’d be appreciating the sturdiness however. Personally, I’d love to see a tri-fold option for dinette and theatre seat. Bathroom location is fine. Really like having a bumper.

  • @13bellhop
    @13bellhop Před měsícem +15

    wish more companies would install larger TVs, our eyes are not that good

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem +3

      I’m with you. I want an entertainment room, a BIG TV, even if I don’t use it to watch shows but once a week or so.

    • @mariaperham1851
      @mariaperham1851 Před měsícem +1

      Perfect except for no bedroom privacy wall AND no wardrobe slide. 🙁

    • @didibolter9362
      @didibolter9362 Před měsícem +1

      I agree with Erin and 13bellhop

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem +2

      @@mariaperham1851 - True, but a bedroom/closet slide adds weight, which I’m betting would exceed the half ton weight.

    • @RabbiJesus
      @RabbiJesus Před měsícem +3

      Way cheaper and better to put your own TV in there. There’s nothing special about what they use.

  • @adamash8150
    @adamash8150 Před měsícem +2

    We have a 2020 22MLE that we bought pre-COVID and love it. We would love it if someone could stretch this layout out and put a fireplace in there. Great tip about the curtain and slide!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Where would you like to see a fireplace added?
      Actually.. if you stretch it a bit, then I think this czcams.com/video/loy8nKOOj_Q/video.html might be the result..

  • @donchaput8278
    @donchaput8278 Před měsícem +1

    So nice, wish they could have changed to a flat floor slide. I do like when the utility has it's own little hookup cubby

  • @ffsteve71
    @ffsteve71 Před měsícem +2

    Love it! A few things though. First....swap the dinette for that new desk/table/work area idea that slides. And as most people are right-handed, turn toilets on slight angles so a person can wipe...I would prefer less counter top in a bathroom and more prime pooping position. Love the kitchen though, except if the bathroom and kitchen were switched then the windows would have a better view...but I get the fridge is in the slide...si I dunno....better the way it is U guess. But it's a pretty nice towable rig. Tnx for another honest review sir!

  • @user-ln1uy2ti2v
    @user-ln1uy2ti2v Před měsícem +1

    If I were upgrading our couples RV (23 Surveyor RBLE), I would give this one a very long look. Love that it has the seating and the dinette! On this size of a unit, the curtain is less claustrophobic compared to the walled in version. No outdoor kitchen, but with a small fold down table from Wally World set up by the cooker hooker, problem solved.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      which RBLE out of curiosity?
      202? 252? I'm guessing the 202 since you mentioned also having a dinette

  • @DemsRdisguisedredcoats
    @DemsRdisguisedredcoats Před měsícem +1

    Just purchased a camper for my job (welder) a 2019 GD 2150RB.. was surprised that they have discontinued this model, for me was a perfect layout. Came upon this video because I'm interested in GD campers.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      You're not the only one who has been surprised they retired that layout

  • @DarlaFrisz
    @DarlaFrisz Před měsícem +2

    I own the passport version of this floorplan....the toekick is at a very akward location/angle so it is annoying. I love this floorplan. Went with Passport because it has walls seperating the bedroom.

  • @tremjar1305
    @tremjar1305 Před měsícem +2

    ... this has always been a favorite floorplan for this size, non toy hauler..... was thinking rather have free floating chairs and table instead of dinette, and here is why, not only could you turn table sideways and make one or to person desk/ bar, use table by theatre seats also if wanted, you could move all chairs and table outside too... or take out completely and put whatever yu want there....... basically a blank spot like toy haulers have, that you can set up whatever you want. table chairs, shelves, whatever.

    • @d1ja6
      @d1ja6 Před měsícem

      Yep ..this with a breakfast bar

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      Cougar offers this with table/chairs
      If they made that table rotate 90 degrees.. perfection

    • @d1ja6
      @d1ja6 Před měsícem

      @@JoshtheRVNerd Model # please. Did you review it?

  • @user-ct2qh4pn2d
    @user-ct2qh4pn2d Před měsícem +2

    Door to close to bed, so much dust dirt will land on bed.rest of trailer is very well laid out.

  • @dfnsmn1411
    @dfnsmn1411 Před měsícem +2

    Toe stub is something my wife and I avoid. Also not a fan of the water hook up being turned 90°. Overall though, very nice camper

  • @SueSkuya-og7lg
    @SueSkuya-og7lg Před měsícem +1

    The Sundance 231 ml is my favorite of this floor plan. The interior is one foot longer. Rack and pinion slideout is deeper with an extra window. There is a place for a garbage can under the sink! Larger pantry, counter space. Two tall windows to stand up for viewing. Larger, lower telescoping T.V. Shelf ledge by window for many uses. Door on bathroom. Larger shower by three inches. Mirrors and smoked glass on closets and storage cupboards, Two toned kitchen cabinets. Taller barreled ceiling. Nice front cap with schmexie LED lights. could go on, but you get my drift.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      It's been a couple seasons but I recall that 231ML. Seemed like a solid entry into the floor-plan-family

  • @karinporter7862
    @karinporter7862 Před měsícem +2

    I like this floor plan!!! Love the lighting of both variations and I think the kitchen corner you mentioned could be fine with just a small undercounter strip light. No big deal. The colors are great being so neutral so anybody could decorate this coach. Personally, I just have misgivings about no more separation between the bedroom and the living room than the curtain. I’m single and would almost always have grandkids traveling with me so that could be a no-go for me. I think the little toe-kick in the kitchen is livable. Unless, of course, someone else thinks it’s a toe-stubber! I look forward to your videos… You rock!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Yeah i'd probably put a little stick on motion light back in that corner

  • @jesserevilla992
    @jesserevilla992 Před měsícem +2

    Purchased the 2022 model . We were waiting of the 12V fridge and solar and like the new graphics which haven't changed. We saw this floor plan in 2020 Tampa Florida Super RV Show. But our current TT had the 12V fridge and we could not see ourselves going back to a Dual Fridge. And when we saw the 2022 model which brings the 12V & Solar we were sold. And still looks the same as the 2024 with a few less things like the Life-Saver lighting lol and ABS etc... Great TT just hate the dated TPO roof not like our previous TT that had a PVC roof; a night & day difference. When opening the slide the Swhintek slide sound likes it's ready to give up and the Toe STABING Toe Kick on the slide out sucks lol... Grand Design loves to give you drawers; which are better for storage then cabinets. Far to great of a Floor Plan and the Pro's out-way the Con's!

  • @NavyAviationVeteranRVer
    @NavyAviationVeteranRVer Před měsícem +2

    Never stubbed toes in our 22MLE. Way easier to tow than our old Rockwood.

  • @outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078
    @outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078 Před měsícem +2

    That is a real nice camper!! Loved everything about it except for two things. The steps and no back bumper. The bathroom, it doesn't bother me at all. Now my wife on the other hand, you could give it to me for half price and she would still say no.

  • @commonsenseguy8189
    @commonsenseguy8189 Před měsícem +1

    My favorite unit!!!! I would replace the steps though.. :)

  • @veeDAH225
    @veeDAH225 Před měsícem +1

    I like the intro music, Josh!

  • @GaryBrownrigg
    @GaryBrownrigg Před měsícem +2

    Destined to be a classic! #Nerdherd! 🇨🇦

  • @jhm68
    @jhm68 Před měsícem +2

    Move the dinette closer to the bed and put the door so it walks right into the kitchen. Nothing I hate worse than the entry door walking right into the bedroom area on these type of front bedroom floor plans.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Like this? czcams.com/video/YE6T-XF0xWQ/video.html

  • @Patricksmancave
    @Patricksmancave Před měsícem +1

    Like this one! Like the kitchen. Like all of the storage. Like it has a couch and a table. Love the door side windows. Like the bed room storage. The bath room is not that good. To samll. Wish it had sold steps. Like the black out Shad’s. Like it have a great day josh!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Maybe give this one a try.. czcams.com/video/loy8nKOOj_Q/video.html

  • @seckvahl
    @seckvahl Před měsícem +2

    I love your videos.
    22 MLE is a really nice floorplan. We prefer (and purchased) the 23LDE. We like the larger, mid coach bathroom, larger recliners, private bedroom, and larger rear kitchen of the LDE. Just wish it had a king bed option :-).

    • @TheGrainSideUp
      @TheGrainSideUp Před měsícem +1

      The 23LDE is the best couple coach....We almost bought the 22 MLE until we saw the layout of the 23....sold and love it!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Yeah if you can do just a smidge more length the 23LDE is a monster

  • @sitchad
    @sitchad Před měsícem +1

    Nicely planned couples TT. I like the floor plan a lot, but I do wish you could get a table and chairs instead of dinette as well as a sofa instead of theater seats.

  • @user-ll9yx8hb2x
    @user-ll9yx8hb2x Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Nerd! Black Tank Bidet 😆I prefer the Cougar 22MLS for no toe kick (although I dislike the windshield on that model).

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Try this one: No no kick. No windshield: czcams.com/video/X3GWa1lkVxE/video.html

  • @RodClement-vz9nt
    @RodClement-vz9nt Před 25 dny +2

    Still waiting for Rockwood/Flagstaff to come out with this floor plan. Not sure how much longer I can wait though.

  • @CF542
    @CF542 Před měsícem +1

    I own a very similar model with the single dinette leg. It works fine but the table is always a bit wobbly at times. One thing I would like to see in the bedside side pockets is a small light in there. In my experience, they are very dark in there even with the lights on and finding cords or plugging them in the charging ports can be a bit tough.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I do like the idea of a light in those pockets. That's a great idea - it IS dark in those

  • @cynmann4584
    @cynmann4584 Před měsícem +2

    This has a slide, which normally I don't like, that I could with.

  • @RVDumpStation
    @RVDumpStation Před měsícem +2

    Thanks Uncle Josh!

    • @ITSHProductions
      @ITSHProductions Před měsícem

      Josh, I had to piggyback off another commenter because it cannot leave a comment otherwise (happens time to time).
      Since you were curious about what a couple thinks....
      We love the idea EXCEPT 💡
      The bedroom HAS to Have a Door...incase one needs to go to sleep or needs their own space.
      Also, personally for us, a King mattress.
      #petparents

    • @Cowboy47
      @Cowboy47 Před měsícem

      Same for me #RVNerdHerd 🎉 😊 ❤ 🎉

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      @ITSHProductions can’t drop a comment unless it’s a reply?? Some weird CZcams comment jail?

  • @chriscalvin5083
    @chriscalvin5083 Před měsícem

    Good video Josh

  • @NickCharles
    @NickCharles Před měsícem +3

    These are great, but the half step up at the kitchen is brutal. I can feel my back and toes hurting already! I'd prefer if the slide was flush with the counters and appliances. If that means ditching the Schwintek slide system, all the better IMO, seems a bit large for that design anyway. Also, swap option on the dinette please, these would also make great digital nomad setups with a better table and chair option! Though I will say I didn't see any major issues like electrical, ducting, or a fuse box built into the dinette, so maybe it'd be easy to swap DIY?
    I do like how Grand Design has listened and upped the cargo capacities on these Imagine models over the years. I remember seeing some with CCC as low as 700lbs before, 1800 is a great amount for this plan!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I've seen a few imagines still a little light in CCC i think but they have been doing good about targeting models that need a little attention

  • @betterwithrum
    @betterwithrum Před měsícem +3

    TV is a poor use of space. Mad credit for ABS, this needs to be standard everywhere.

  • @crazycritterlady8788
    @crazycritterlady8788 Před měsícem +1

    Other than the dinette l love this one! Brown on brown is easy to keep looking clean. Nice size shower. I don't like toe stubber anything. Wosh it had a outdoor kitchen but i can bring my blackstone with me in the back of my truck. I dont like the docking station flat back I'd rather have it face the outside more for ease of reaching rather than a leak possibility. Thanks Josh for the info and tour.

  • @janhencely5671
    @janhencely5671 Před měsícem +1

    Only bummer is bathroom right by kitchen should be closer to the bedroom

  • @user-sq8fp3vr7h
    @user-sq8fp3vr7h Před měsícem +1

    Josh, my friends have the exact same floor design. Me and my wife are thinking about getting one too.

  • @bobbyb.6644
    @bobbyb.6644 Před měsícem +1

    Depends if your consort likes to Cook with a lot of space - only tight to get it all in ! 👍

  • @johnsivly9442
    @johnsivly9442 Před měsícem +2

    Nice floor plan and bathroom is decent….bigger Tv option and with two French bulldogs we need a king option bed…..hmmmmm cougar has a king and a similar floor plan

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      yep yep! That cougar is what I would've suggested but you beat me to it

  • @TonyStewart-wl8dv
    @TonyStewart-wl8dv Před měsícem +1

    Grand designs great love this camper lights not bad. Space is great. If they could do 6.9 feet high would be the best on the market

  • @theartistjodievans
    @theartistjodievans Před měsícem +2

    I would have to take that mirror down. I need a plain wall on one side of the dinette to hang Art or a logo poster behind me when I CZcams in an RV.
    Theater seating is my favorite one. I love the cup holder in the middle. We use that to keep pens and other small things handy.
    I’m not sure about the toe kicker. Haven’t had one before. I do like that it’s not at the sink. It might not be as bad at the oven and fridge. 👍🏼

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem +2

      Yeah… I was questioning that mirror myself. Kind of a weird spot for one.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      I hope your channel grows and you find fulfillment in your content!

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem

      @@JoshtheRVNerd - She DOES have a channel! Thanks! 👍🏽

  • @NavyAviationVeteranRVer
    @NavyAviationVeteranRVer Před měsícem +1

    We live in tge desert at 500 ASL, so when we hook up the 22mle to the Ram 1500, it's a climb. No issues. First pass is 3500, where we like to camp is over 5000.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Man.. awesome intel. TY!

    • @NavyAviationVeteranRVer
      @NavyAviationVeteranRVer Před měsícem

      @JoshtheRVNerd Ram has a site you can put your vin in, tells your exact payload and tow specs for your truck with the way it was optioned. Pretty handy when looking at new trucks on dealer lots.

  • @itsonvideo
    @itsonvideo Před měsícem +2

    Tv is crooked just like my 2021! Drives me nuts! Come on Grand Design! Wish they would move the water pump and do a moveable table/chairs instead of dinette. Make it easier with a dog. But it’s been a decent model to own.

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 Před 6 hodinami

    Great looking rig! Very interesting! Are the specs correct? Why would the gray tank be bigger than the fresh tank? I am more of a boondocker type. I have a 2024 Minilite 2205s with the mastervolt system. I thought our tanks sizes were very proportionate, but they were not. Anyways....How long until you start educating us the impressive mastervolt system? Why are more RV's builders not gobbling up this concept?

  • @brucehillemann9698
    @brucehillemann9698 Před měsícem +1

    I like a solid wall between living space and bedroom. Dutchman Open Trail 246.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Like this? czcams.com/video/zZGp-EpcJ8w/video.html

    • @brucehillemann9698
      @brucehillemann9698 Před měsícem

      @@JoshtheRVNerd Better, but I like the bathroom between the bedroom and the living room. If I or my mate makes noise in the morning or after the other one went to bed you don't bother your mate.

  • @stevez340
    @stevez340 Před měsícem +2

    Just a residential table and chairs or sofa “option” for the outdated “Denny’s” diner booth dinette and a decent Hengs or Maxxair bathroom fan from perfection👍👍👍

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem +1

      A dinette offers so much more storage! And that table can be removed and stowed (if you need a kids bed), and a better one put in its place.

    • @stevez340
      @stevez340 Před měsícem +1

      @@Erin-Thor awesome if it works for you👍but a table and chairs is so much more versatile if you have company as you can turn the chairs around to face your sofa or theater seating😁also, my back is so tired of a backbreaking dinette that I can’t seem to get away from in my RV but I have never had in my home😂

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem

      @@stevez340 - I get it, everyone has their own preferences. 👍🏽 I’ve had an Airstream 23FB, and a class A. Space, all space as I’m sure you know is like gold.

    • @stevez340
      @stevez340 Před měsícem +1

      @@Erin-Thor but if I ever tried to take away my wife’s theater seating “option” for the uncomfortable diner booth dinette in my small MiniLite 2205S my 37 year marriage might come to an end😂

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před měsícem +1

      @@stevez340 - Been there, done that. In my case I kept the car and lost the wife.

  • @ericmelodia3516
    @ericmelodia3516 Před měsícem +2

    Tv too high. I like the breakfast bar some others are doing. Don’t need table and chairs.

  • @timothyallen2862
    @timothyallen2862 Před měsícem +1

    “ToterHome”! Latest “Nerd-ism” from Josh! 🤣

  • @marycrowe3569
    @marycrowe3569 Před měsícem +1

    Needs a King bed

  • @lew3057
    @lew3057 Před měsícem

    Which Travel trailer manufacturer do you believe is the best quality builder ? Thanks, like your videos.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I've been trying to get some sort of hard stats on things like warranty rates and all attempts have been met with frustration
      But... from what I've personally see and the feedback I see from owners it seems like pound for pound / dollar for dollar the best bang for your buck overall comes from Rockwood/Flagstaff

  • @ae4xo
    @ae4xo Před měsícem +4

    cougar half ton. king bed nuff said

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I like this imagine but that cougar is still one of my personal favorites

  • @gadarn850
    @gadarn850 Před měsícem

    Like the design but at 6'3" is there room to showeron my knees? I may have to do a 5th wheel. Which I can't find a trailer with 1 wheel or 5 it's usually 2 4 or 6 so not sure where the 5th one is. J K

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      If you find a trailer with a 6'9" or taller ceiling, then you'll be ok
      At 6'9" ceiling your head will likely still be in the skylight
      At 7ft ceiling you'll be good

  • @susane4576
    @susane4576 Před měsícem +2

    No, they need to take out the dining area and make kitchen bigger

  • @juangallegos7178
    @juangallegos7178 Před měsícem +2

    If they would install a Maxair fan and a separate Bluetooth speaker in the bathroom, problem solved!

  • @robcaballero7964
    @robcaballero7964 Před měsícem

    A brand called Igo had a familiar floor plan in 2014.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I remember Evergreen but don't recall one quite like this. Do you know a model number?

  • @ryefry
    @ryefry Před měsícem

    Any chance you could list interior height not just exterior height? Thanks!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      If it's non-standard, then I tend to (or when I remember)
      Standard interior height is 6'6". That's what this has.
      Sometimes I remember to list that. I will make it a point to list anything taller

  • @bhorst4638
    @bhorst4638 Před měsícem

    Can you swap-tion the dinette for a tri-fold soda?

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Not at this time though I like it when MFGs give us swaps for that seat there
      Cougar is one of the only ones doing it. They offer a table/chairs currently
      But in theory any of that could be removed

  • @tomrichard8020
    @tomrichard8020 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks nerd 🍺 🤓

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner6542 Před měsícem

    I would love to see the imagine 26bhx especially with the slide closed

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      Good news - I have footage coming of that model.. with slide closed road mode included. Stay tuned!

    • @jrcriner6542
      @jrcriner6542 Před měsícem

      @@JoshtheRVNerd that’s awesome thank you 😊

  • @The1833FarmhouseFerals
    @The1833FarmhouseFerals Před měsícem

    definitely prefer the new lighting....

  • @Cassy3282
    @Cassy3282 Před měsícem

    Is there storage under the dinette seats?

    • @MadMeave
      @MadMeave Před měsícem

      No storage. Wasted space. The seat under the mirror has the pump stuck underneath. Bad engineering.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      As I recall there's SOME space down there but it's not fully open
      I know the cougar-version of this has full storage below the dinette. See here czcams.com/video/7u3KRG7w_HU/video.html

  • @boskone
    @boskone Před měsícem

    I have a '20 22MLE, and believe there's a few improvements that could be made...IMO, of course:
    * Delete the dinette, move the fridge where the pantry is, put a bar in the remaining dinette space, and a large pantry/closet where the fridge is
    * Add like 4 inches' width to the bathroom, or maybe the similar-footprint bathroom layout like the 2800BH
    * Murphy option for the bed
    * Close the gap in front of the range, it's really awkward with that step-up; shorter slide, deeper cabinetry, whatever.
    * Move the water hookup to the rear, because it's pretty much maximized the above-ground run and it tells in the winter
    * Put a vent over the bed, because this thing isn't great for airflow
    * Lose the black sunlight-absorbing nose cap (I regularly see the front 20 degrees above ambient); even just swapping black for grey would probably help a lot
    And maybe a jackknife option for the sofa, for people who would use the sleeper config of the dinette.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      This is all.. kinda interesting actually..

  • @sherifulp2403
    @sherifulp2403 Před měsícem

    Like this one better than Cougar as far as walk around bed, but wish the bed was king size like the Cougar.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem +1

      I talked to imagine about kings. They've looked at it a few times but just never found a design they liked as it really destroys so much of their storage around the bed

  • @johnphilo1362
    @johnphilo1362 Před měsícem

    Did I see NO exterior speakers? Way to go. They sure have something against putting a door on that linen storage.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Yep! Forgot to mention that - they're moving away from them

  • @linkfloyd4908
    @linkfloyd4908 Před měsícem

    For anyone who owns a GD Imagine trailer, what issues, if any, have you encountered? GD has been subjected to A LOT of bad PR lately and it makes me nervous. However, I've looked at the Imagine trailer I like, and looked about six other brands, and the GD simply oozed quality to me. Help me off the fence! 🙂

    • @garyp3008
      @garyp3008 Před měsícem +1

      I'm like you. Grand Design has been through the ringer as of recent, but I keep coming back to them after looking at others. I wouldn't say that any mass produced travel trailer oozes quality, but I understand where you are coming from as I feel that G.D. does do quite a few things better than many of the others. I was especially disappointed in Jayco. To quote the Jayco sales rep - "All RVs are junk, you just have to decide who you feel builds the best junk". Regardless, I'm convinced that any RV I buy will be inspected by an independent 3rd party before I sign on the dotted line. As they say, you don't know what you don't know.

    • @MadMeave
      @MadMeave Před měsícem +1

      We have the 22’ model. We love it! Fridge fuse went out and had one leak but was quickly fixed. Awning had a recall so the replaced the whole thing. Nothing major wrong so far. Will upgrade vehicle instead of our chevy 1500. Needs more power to pull up mountain grades. Highly recommend this model.

  • @richardkoch8752
    @richardkoch8752 Před měsícem

    Not to be a (.>,,?/)but I think the most pertinent question for owners would be: how much trouble have you had with your Schwintek Slide? The question for Grand Design would be; why haven't you switched to a ram type slide mechanism? That is a lot of weight on that Schwintek mechanism.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I'd be curious to hear the feedback on this model. Given its popularity they may not be having a glut of problems. I could be wrong. I lack the data on this really
      Xact slide by norco may be another viable option that doesn't require massive re-engineering

  • @gordonsteel55
    @gordonsteel55 Před měsícem

    Did i miss it...or is there NO exhaust fan in the bathroom??

    • @MadMeave
      @MadMeave Před měsícem

      Yes there is. We have the 22’ model. We love it. Only problem was the fridge fuse popped and the whole thing has to be pulled out to replace. We love the theater seating. The only issue is the heating element in the seats is only concentrated in the middle of the seat area. Only thing that warms up is the butthole! 🥹

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      It's right above the toilet. Not a great angle for me to capture easily on camera

  • @daniellekbingham1104
    @daniellekbingham1104 Před měsícem

    I like much of this layout, but kitchens need light. Having a "dark spot" where I'm likely to be chopping veggies makes me a little nervous. Having higher lumens over the sofa does what? Do you need to see where you're sitting? Will it help you see the TV screen better? Nope. The focus on where the light should be is not well thought out, IMHO.

  • @lordthomas555.
    @lordthomas555. Před měsícem +1

    12:31 😂😅 there's no yeeting needed in this rv unless you want to I'm not going to stop or force you to yeet or not to yeet

    • @lordthomas555.
      @lordthomas555. Před měsícem

      So we're going to have to ignore the scammers cus they're just not going to stop

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      There's always time to yeet

    • @lordthomas555.
      @lordthomas555. Před měsícem

      @@JoshtheRVNerd oh yeah I know my doggo loves to be yeeted

  • @timclosson7166
    @timclosson7166 Před měsícem +1

    Bathroom is too close to the kitchen! Deal breaker for us. Are all the tanks.....gray, black and fresh.......in the rear?

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I do not know the belly layout of individual models I'm sorry

  • @laura7053
    @laura7053 Před měsícem +1

    🎉#NerdHerd

  • @ringonzar
    @ringonzar Před měsícem +1

    👍🍻

  • @marylandpa2455
    @marylandpa2455 Před měsícem

    I am little disappointed in seeing that they can't install the ground extensions on the steps to eliminate the spring board affect, the RV in the background has them!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I'm surprised those little drop-legs aren't more popular

  • @johnbeeck2540
    @johnbeeck2540 Před měsícem

    Great model but could be so much better without the kitchen toe kick slide...

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Try this czcams.com/video/7u3KRG7w_HU/video.html

  • @szeller64
    @szeller64 Před měsícem

    I'll keep my Apex 211rbs, better kitchen and who likes the toilet next to the stove? Just another cheap copy of our 2022 Apex 211rbs that Josh recommended the greatest couples camper.

  • @trekster9269
    @trekster9269 Před měsícem

    I tried to buy one of these. It was a "shut up and take my money" meme. Cash money and lets go. The salesman just kind of wandered off. Then so did we... So odd.

  • @staceymiller4765
    @staceymiller4765 Před měsícem +1

    No, no private door to the bedroom. Otherwise, nice camper

  • @tomstone8976
    @tomstone8976 Před měsícem

    I would love to see this exact layout with a wall for the bedroom. maybe with center opening sliding bar door type of opening. Even if it had a ft to the overall length. I would move the tv down (TV lift who wants to see the tv when not in use?)and make dinette into a bar type facing the campsite. Dinettes are horribly unconformable anyway. They take up so much real state for the amount of time most people actually spend sitting in them.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Private bedroom version of this layout: czcams.com/video/zZGp-EpcJ8w/video.html

  • @Infernotaco15
    @Infernotaco15 Před měsícem

    Your wife chose well Josh. Your a good man. She certainly could have done worse 😂

  • @lonestar227
    @lonestar227 Před měsícem

    I see I commented on the lighting too soon. My apologies

  • @Infernotaco15
    @Infernotaco15 Před měsícem +1

    I'd rather not see the kitchen in the slide.

  • @LetMeCook86
    @LetMeCook86 Před měsícem

    $43K for a 26’ , 3 person sleeper is insane!

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      Glanced at our site - that's a model at one of our most northwestern stores. The shipping costs out there are rough sometimes
      Closer to Indiana you may easily shave 4-6 grand off just by saving shipping

  • @gary9080
    @gary9080 Před měsícem

    It’s a fail without King bed option.

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      I got you. See here czcams.com/video/7u3KRG7w_HU/video.html

  • @tobbywhitmore3721
    @tobbywhitmore3721 Před měsícem

    I do like the floot plan. But letd not ignored at 800 pound monkey in the room. I was actually wondering the frame was going to break with you was wal6 around in there. The nicest greatest R. V.
    Is junk if the frame is made of toothpicks. my apologies to tooth Pick manufacturers

    • @JoshtheRVNerd
      @JoshtheRVNerd  Před měsícem

      You may find benefit in looking into that subject a bit further. That's something you're really not seeing outside of the 17,000lb+ models