MOST IMPROVED ½ Ton RV!! 2022 Winnebago 2529RG
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- 2022 Winnebago Minnie 2529RG Ultralite Half-Ton Couple's Camping Travel Trailer
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2022 Winnebago Minnie 2529RG Specs
→ CORRECTION: This IS a 60" x 80" True Queen Bed. I must've mixed up my notes or something! ←
Length 28'7"
Height 10'9"
Width 8'0"
Awning 18'
Ceiling 6'8"
Fresh 60
Black 49
Gray1 49
Gray2 49
Empty 5,930
Cargo 2,870
Max 8,800
Hitch 648
Furnace 30k BTU
Solar 190w
Bed 60" x 80"
It's been a few years now since the last time I had my hands on Winnebago's RVs and I cannot say enough about how DRAMATICALLY they've improved! This is NOT the Minnie I remember!!
The new taller ceiling and heavier axles are sure to please. The tank heaters and solar packages are also fantastic features to find here!
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*SORRY EVERYBODY! I GOT THE BED WRONG!*
→ This IS a 60" x 80" True Queen Bed. NOT a short camp queen as stated. I must've mixed up my notes or something! ←
_-Uncle Josh, the Imperfect RV Nerd_
Thank you for this update 👍
Even better!
Was wondering about that because the 2401RG has a true queen size bed, and that was one of the BIG sell points for us with it. We normally have 3 mini Doxies that sleep in bed with us, and the "short queen" in the 1790 we had was rather crowded at times.
@@tracyperry6231hi Tracy, when did you purchase your Minnie?
This is my all time favorite layout for a mid size trailer. Love it .....
Wow, love all of the storage, well almost all, the one cabinet needs either a hanging rod or shelves. But it is big enough to stack blankets and pillows. Small kids against the wall of the dinette. No oven, no problem. Glad to hear it is a true queen. I like that the outside door for the bedroom without a window is perfect. Great trailer for retirement.
Thanks for watching!
Purchased a 2022 2529RG in December 2021. Already been out for a week trip over New Years. We love it! Our TT has duel air conditioners; one in the living area and one in the bedroom. Both will run on 30 amps. I like the windows on both sides of the bedroom. You can have ventilation across the room without having to have the door open all the time. Front and back steps make it easy to access the trailer in storage. Also keeps the trailer clean with keeping the steps outside. We have no complaints about the rig! Looking forward to more adventures.
NICE! TY! I think this is possibly their best in that lineup
Pros: Love the fluid tank sizes AND it has some nice cargo weight available.
I like the shorter length rigs and the rear kitchen also.
Also very fond of having seats or a couch directly across from a dinette.
The corner medicine cabinets are a great idea also.
Cabinets all around the best are excellent.
The massive front cargo hold and to be heated too - outstanding.
Appears to be plenty of room on the roof to expand the # of solar panels
Cons: The storage to the right of the seats should have been on the left and been usable as pantry space.
A 4 inch fan above the bed - Get Real - this would be changed out before I took it home.
Overall: This is a unit that other manufacturers should be taking a look at to make their own. Impressive.
Oh, good job for you too on your presentation Josh.
You're the 2nd person to mention flipping the "pantry" and sofa in the slide. I like the idea, but then I worry that the sofa would face the wall instead of the window/entertainment.
In a small space it seems like something always has to give
Always great to hear and see you here, Josh. Love how honest and detailed you are. Keep up the good work!
Winnie has got the reputation they deserve. Cultivated after decades of cost cutting and cheap builds. They have a long ways to go to convince me to look at one of their rigs.
Winnebago: 1st in class in my dads day, 1st in class in my day, 1st in class everyday!!. Sad that people look past them. 1 love this layout minus the fact they don't offer an oven and if u leave that flip up extra space tray in its upright position and close the slide, u wont have it anymore, nor the side of the cabinet its attached to for that matter. Winnebago has always offered storage everywhere, the '92 Winnebago motorhome I have now is the same way...abundant storage, nicer amenities, quality workmanship in fit and finish. I like it!
Thank You.
They kinda slipped and fell behind a few years ago. I haven't watched them closely since but I'll keep my eyes on them now!
Thank you SO MUCH for always showing “road mode”
my pleasure!
This layout is why we bought our 2020 2401RG. They stopped that model and now have this one. I like the corner sink layout better on this one but I prefer our bathroom layout better. Ours has two bathroom doors...one from the bedroom and one from the main part of the camper. I like that better than this new layout because we can easily access our bathroom with the slide in by using the bedroom door...comes in handy when we're traveling.
I love our 2019 2401RG... and honestly I prefer the kitchen layout in it to the 2529RG. The placement of the 2401RG sink actually gives you way more cabinet space for our normal use of a Keurig, toaster, crock pot and other counter top cooking items.
I also like the fact that our 2401RG has more storage in the bathroom itself than this trailer does, making the keeping of towels and stuff handier to anyone needing them.
The ONE thing I do wish the 2401RG had was the theatre seating instead of the crappy fold out couch it came with, but that's something I intend to rectify myself shortly.
Our 2401RG has been a SOLID trailer since we've gotten it, only having one QC issue with a leak over the right front cap of the trailer where the moulding joined the roof. They got a little cheap with putting any sealant on there and it ended up lifting from the roof itself and allowing water to leak in under that area and then travel down the passenger sidewall and around the window and leak into the "table" between the bed and the wall. Took a few days of trial and error to find the issue but once I did I put extra sealant on all four corners of the trailer where the moulding and the roof connect.
@@tracyperry6231 - Agreed on all your points. We thought the same about the theatre seating so last year, we ripped out the jackknife sofa and put in recliners from RecPro...best upgrade we could have done!
I love you reviewing Winnebago again. I feel they do their builds well, I actually have a 2020 2108 DS and love mine . Thanks Josh appreciate what you do and the dad jokes 😂🤣
I'm really glad to have them back in the lineup!
This little camper has everything I was looking for! And the steps! You won't be bringing the whole outdoor in your trailer with those...and, they are quite stable as well.
Love all the storage and the TV is right where it should be, in front of the couch where I can eat AND watch TV at the same time. Love, love this trailer!
PS Winnebago still includes the back ladder so you can keep-up with maintenance!
Yeah.. Winnebago is doing some good work. I think they get kind of overlooked sometimes but they're a serious offering
The layout looks a lot like some other model. But, I am loving the interior and the cabinetry finishes. Looks so much more like cabinetry you find in your home. I'm liking it.
I thought it was darn sharp!
I had to rewind 3 times .......
"Nap & Crap Accessibility"
THAT is a Hall of Fame level quote!!!!
;)
You nailed the 2 problems.
Camp queen bed is an easy fix.
Very limited countertop space.
Not a fan of the old style steps on both doors.
Very nice unit overall. Good use of space.
Not a fan of the tip in stairs either.
I don’t know how I feel about the top cabinet doors, guess I would have to see in person. Great looking TT overall! I agree with you Josh on the bedroom door, no window needed! 👍
Randy Quaid is awesome, he is eccentric.
Squirrel! This is why I watch you. A real person!
I'm _something_ alright lol
Gotta love the cargo capacity of those Winnies, even the Micro has insane cargo weight capacity for the size of it. I like the front living model Minnie, a fireplace would make that seating area so cozy I don't get why it doesn't have one. At least one set of stable steps would be nice as well as the missing hanging rack you pointed out, but overall Winnebago has the right idea.
They're really carved an interesting spot out for themselves I think
I love that it has no oven!! I have never used mine and just use it to store stuff in. I really like this unit!! I stepped away from a Winnie years ago because it just didn't impress. I think your assessment was very fair, thanks.
We were the same for a long time... until we had power outages in our area of Texas and it was REALLY nice to be able to go out and prepare a meal in the RV and bring in back into the house (dutch oven chuck roast as an example). Kept us from having to simply eat out of cans' or eat fried foods.
Now that we've started using it, I can't imagine not having it on hand. We do use a pizza stone in ours to distribute the heat a little better (we have a 2401RG, the precursor to the 2529RG).
I stepped away as well. This one turned my head pretty hard. They're doing some great things here and have improved vastly
No oven is a bummer. It’s on the wife’s checklist for sure. Other than that i love this trailer. Thx for all the videos Josh. We’ll be buying in a few years. I’ll get the wife to do a road trip and buy from you guys. Arizona is far but not in roadtrip speak 😏
Yup I’m glad there’s no oven. For me I would rarely use it.
We have the 2108DS Minnie and love it. This new Minnie is awesome. Winnebago made the right improvements with rounded cabinet hardware and doors for the storage area above the bed. Better access to connections by the bed and I like the solid exit door on the bedroom side for more privacy. Plenty of storage space. One thing that may go wrong with the countertop extension is forgetting to put it down prior to pulling the slide in. Would also be better if the solar connection was placed on the exterior of the camper, instead of the front storage compartment.
Yeah that previous sharp hardware literally ripped a gash in my calf when they first came out with it. I was not a fan lol
That solar connection has since been moved thankfully
I’m liking the Winnie reviews. Keep ‘em coming! I like their attention to detail and the build quality. This one has a TON of storage, all nicely done. I really like the low profile ac unit. It looks better, less likely to get smashed into, plus better aerodynamics. But I’ll have to agree with you, I’d like it even more if it was white.
This model is vastly improved from years prior. The increased storage is incredible
I agree. I’d also like to know how they stack up to other brands…Jayco etc
We have a 2020 micro Minnie and I will tell you this is going to be our next Winnebago!
Nice pick!!
Looking forward to seeing a Winnebago Voyage review. We bought the 2427RB in Fall 2021 and it is a terrific RV.
I love the dinette window, great for coffee breakfast and looking out the window.
It really is!
Very nice! Had a Winnebago before my fiver and it was great( needed more room) that was a few years ago and it looks like they kept up their quality and even improved some things!
They seem to be really finding their stride
Every time I think I found “the one” you show something else. I want to see more of the Winnebago’s.
Lol consider it done!!
Nap & crap access is number 1 what I am looking for
Well she's got it handled!
@@JoshtheRVNerd then it goes on the list for potential future purchase
Nice layout! I am one of those who wants a propane oven in the kitchen. If you have one of those nights where you don't want to plug the RV in, you would still have an operational oven. You would lose some storage below the cooktop, but I think this trailer has enough storage overall to handle the loss of a drawer.
I agree with you, the portable solar connection should be outside........even if it's a little box on the trailer tongue. I would think Winnabago would know better than that. Being the batteries live outside on the A-frame..........I suppose one could install an additional portable solar connection and a fuse near the batteries and you would be good to go.
Portable solar connection has since been fixed according to my Winnebago folks
I agree - needs the propane oven option!
Very nice camper. Wish had a little more counter top in kitchen but lots of storage throughout. Never would have thought about the wind protector for the solar panel but certainly a good thing. Thanks for the video Josh looking forward to more.Winnebago seems to make a good product just don't know if in our budget. Would love to see it in person and the front living floorplan as well.
It's funny how a little wind guard like that (or branch guard!!) could avoid some serious damage.
You done good Winnebago. I'm not gonna lie...I almost shed a tear when I saw the door window with the shade In it lol. Great to hear your update that it is a true queen. Not quite sure how I feel about the decor of the cabinets, I'd have to see it in person. But overall well done Winnebago...well done.
I felt the cabinetry had a very classy look to it -- significantly better than what I saw from them years past. I would definitely recommend seeing it in person before casting judgement. It's subjective of course, but sometimes the camera just doesn't do things justice.
I like it. I really like taking out the gas easy bake oven, I asked you about that awhile back and you said you doubted anyone would do that. Lol
Good work Josh, keep 'em coming.
I’m glad I was wrong!
WOW Minnie has improved a whole lot. This is a beautiful rig.And yes I really do like the added travel mode. The wind flaring for the solar panel is a great idea! I like the light and bright interior of this unit. We still want that oven that should be in the kitchen though. There is a lot to like about this one!
If you like this one, then look also at the 2401RG (think the 2529RG is the version that supersedes it). It's VERY similar and the precursor in many ways to this floor plan. the 2529RG has some +'s over the 2401RG, but in some ways the 2401RG has some over the 2529RG. The 2401RG still has an actual propane oven in it (very important for us even though we do have a iGen 4500DF generator for boon-docking). We have the 2401RG and we really love it as it's a great combo of good storage, plenty of space for getting around (important for 2 larger adults, 3 mini-doxies , 1 of which is blind and a 110 collie/heeler mix) and it also has the benefit of actually having a door into the bathroom direct from the bedroom and more room and storage in said bathroom than the 2529RG does. The only downfall to the 2401RG is you can only get the crappy couch and not the theatre seating last I checked.
I pull ours with a 2019 Toyota Tundra SR5 4WD and have had no issues so far.
You're on the right track, Tracy. Winnebago updated the 2401RG to what you see here. They made the call to move away from ovens at the time though.
Winnebago bought Grand Design, you are seeing the best of both worlds, even though they are separate units they learn from each other.
@@stevenelson8560 they may want to take lessons on the 2108DS/RBS series right now. I'm seeing a LOT of issues lately in the FB Minnie group with the newer trailers with slide problems, and it is a direct result from either no or faulty framing around the Schwintek slides. They seem to be pulling away from the trailer walls, usually on the lower left as you face the slide on those trailers. And if it's happening to those trailers you can be pretty assured there are other models suffering the same issue. I'm honestly happy that my trailer is a 2019 and pre-covid built.
@@stevenelson8560 RV companies ALL "R&D" one another.. aka Ripoff and Duplicate lol
Wow Josh, that was quick.. I asked for this one only a few days ago..Definitely on my short list.. thanks
I bumped it up on my publishing schedule for you :)
Nice!
The exterior is sharp! But, I truly miss the blueberry gel coat. I loved those alternate colors. Can’t wait to see more Winnebagos!
Man.. those color packages. I loved them.
Love it. Great job with the storage! :) ty Josh. Great job, as always.
Saw this one the other day at an rv place by my home. Just love the layout.
They've really nailed this one
Screen in door. WOOT!
Nice rigs. Might consider.
Love our 2021 Winnebago Voyage 2831RB.
Josh I am really glad Haylett went to Bosh. You are introducing me to a whole load of more campers and prices. I’ve told you before I wanted to buy from you and now I will have more to look at and decide from.
It’s exciting seeing all this stuff!
That is a nice layout with great travel access!
I am truly impressed with how they’ve advanced
I added this one to my list of possibilities!!!
Lol. Threw me under the bus. "Dads winnebago "
Very nice. At first I wasn't thinking there was much storage for the kitchen until all the hallway storage cabinets were shown. I didn't see door access in one side of the booth. I am guessing it is due to the heat vent. I hate the idea of taking the booth apart to access the storage. I am becoming more crazy about rear kitchen floorplans. I also like the theatre seats. The sleek, European style cabinetry is nice and the light colors are a good compromise from white. Where are the outlets in the kitchen? I would have expected power towers. I do wish they would ditch the carpet in the slides. I think this is a quality built trailer.
Outlets under overhead cabinets. I like the power tower idea
Let’s not forget, Randy Quaid single handedly saved Earth and all its inhabitants in 1996. We owe him a lifetime pass.
LOL watched that movie my first trip to Idaho
Love it 😍 your so great thank you for all your help
your my super hero 🦸🏼♂️ ♥️💕❤️💪💪🤩😱
Wow.. high praise. But I just broke my arm trying to fly off this winnebago so..
really like this unit. Wish they put a clothes bar in the closet but that's the only real knock on this. Could fulltime in this one
Agreed. That one open cabinet could use some tweaking. That’s about it
I've gotten away from looking at Winnebago's but after seeing your good video I will definitely give them a second look.. However with this floor plan without an optional oven it is a definite deal breaker. We do a lot of dry camping and a oven is a must.
Then look at the 2401RG, the pre-cursor to this one and it is still available at some dealers. It is pretty much layout, and I honestly prefer it to the majority of what this one has.
I kinda did too for a while but they're pulling me back in with the updates
The little protector in front of the solar panel also could keep low hanging branches from ripping your solar panel off! I also like the no window in the bedroom area door, always thought it was not needed in that instance.and for me, no oven no problem, like the extra storage better.
Good call on the tree branches
UNCLE JOSH! I like the no oven set up and the Sir Mix Alot reference. "DOUBLE UP, DOUBLE UP". You kill me. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of the 20lb propane tanks, solar controller location and the steps. Especially at this things MSRP.
The tanks and steps we could handle easily. Solar controller COULD be moved. I do agree with its location being less than ideal.
Double up.
Hot pocket
Randy Quaid
😂
Love your show
Hahaha
I like it but it does need an oven option biscuits are a must
Josh! Help a girl out! I was binge watching your channel to catch up the other day and fell in love with the 5th wheel that has the w/d hookups in the kitchen and the half bath in the hallway and I can’t remember which one it was and I’m going nuts!
I got you girl → bit.ly/3n4TqKA
*ENJOY!*
@@JoshtheRVNerd And they say chivalry is dead! You have caused me great mirth on this day, good sir!
@@lizzimmermann7164 We have something similar from Cedar Creek coming up soon too :)
Glad you guys have the Winnies again. Got ours from you when you had them and we LOVE it!! The quality, fit and finish is amazing and was the deciding factor for us... second camper first 👍. Two full camping seasons and not a single issue. Longest trip was almost a week and we still haven’t had to use all the storage. Love the new standard solar package. Ours has a full queen bed which we consider a must have, but overall like what Winnebago is doing! Keep up the great work!
This is a true queen. Not sure how I messed that up
@@JoshtheRVNerd 5000 campers in three days, they all seem to bleed together.
It may be the optics. It looks like they just popped down the solar panel and did not consider placement for additional panels.
Other than that I looks like a solid rig.
Excellent review.
Ty Robert!!
No kitchen counter space is a
BIG DEAL BREAKER.
Great review. I like this unit. Thanks Josh
Hey Jim! Thx for watching
I'm a big convection microwave fan, so much that I installed one in my house. However, the boondockers and primitive site campers are not going to like the lack of an indoor oven option.
One thing I miss in our 2401RG (basically same trailer as the 2529RG) over our old 1790 Drop (that had a tree fall on it 8 months after buying it) was that the 1790 had a convection/microwave combo. I don't know why they didn't do the same in the 2401RG then we could have had the best of both worlds... a propane oven for when we are camping and then a convection for the smaller stuff when we were on generator or shore power.
It doesn’t matter how small they are, there are some brands that are expensive no matter what, airstream also comes to mind
Can I get a Amen from the back of the room? Testify!! 120k and you still need to tow it.
@@dougd7410 several years ago we went to a dealer who sold both Airstream and Winnebagos. I’ll never forget when he stated, “You can buy 5 Winnebagos for the price of an Airstream!” 😂
@@donnaschindlbeck7457 airstreams are pricy even for the small ones
Here’s my thoughts: I would swap the dinette and the theater seats and then put in a entertainment center on the slide out side beside the dinette! I don’t care for the tv over the dinette and I would want the tootsie toaster fireplace!! Other than that, it would be great!! Oh yeah, it needs a oven!! Don’t care for a convection oven!! Just my 2 cents!
That could be cool too!
Not liking that it doesn’t have an oven but I do have an air fryer
but you can tell the folks that really a oven is needed !!!
I like it. Wish they would have made the bathroom a tad bit bigger. Love the convection oven. But I like it
Thx Mary!
How would you compare it to this similar layout here? m.czcams.com/video/V054QIwPnfo/video.html
i liked this video like your humor yea Clark, that the OLD RV
OH MY STARS AND GARTERS!!!! I can not watch your videos when I’m tired! I’ve never laughed so hard in my life!! Well, maybe not in my life….anyhoo! I’m glad to see the Winnebago, not an rv or camper, back!! We have the 26RBSS. We still like our model. However, I ❤️ the dinette on the door side. I’m tired of looking at my neighbors “front yard”. ❤️ the rear kitchen!! ❤️ the space at the foot of the bed. ❤️ to see that they haven’t skimped on awning size! ❤️ the cupboard space! ❤️ that you can get snac-tastic, then take a nap and crap when boon-docking! 🤣 ❤️❤️ that they FINALLY got rid of those stupid crank windows and put in sliders!! (Even if they’re up or down or side to side, hey, they slide!!) 👎🏼Not grooving on the color of the cabinets. It’s all too matchy-matchy. 👎🏼 Needs a little more wow factor, like light fixtures, or window decorations. Will never find a bathroom as big as ours. ❤️ the thought of potentially keeping your bedroom floor warmer with that heater in the under compartment. Oh, one more thing. They need to put the “basement” door (at the pass through) back to being a little bigger for us tall Dutch folk!
Overall, I’d rate it around an 8 on that 1-10 scale!! 👏👏
Man an 8 isn’t bad - and from an existing owner!! Ty!!
@@JoshtheRVNerd was I too harsh??!! Lol!
@@jacqulynjohnson6237 I think it's pretty fair!
Josh is pumping them out
Plenty more to come
That avocado green interior is a 70s throw back and up!
Sorry but are you commenting on the right video?
@@JoshtheRVNerd I thought it was green. What color is the interior?
@@bomguy999999 It's all sorts of brown inside. Wondering if the contrast on your screen is messed up?? There's no green from the factory in here.
@@JoshtheRVNerd I guess maybe. It was a government computer.
I Love Winnebagos and think they are a top notch travel trailer. I have had 2 and I had surprisingly little issue with them. I question the 1/2 ton towable category. With a GVWR of 8800 llbs it only leaves about 135 lbs for truck cargo in my max tow 1/2 ton. I wish I weighed only 135 lbs and forget about bringing the wife and kids along. 29 feet long is alot of sail area for a cross wind to push a 1/2 ton around. This one is better suited for a 3/4 ton especially in the mountains. If you travel light it may be possible but thats not likely.
Lots of nice improvements! They lost those awful sharp door/drawer pulls too! The extra pantry and closet storage makes up for the lack of kitchen storage. There is still enough room to store all the kitchen necessities. I wouldn’t miss the oven, I’ve only used mine a handful of times in 4 years. Josh, you didn’t mention what type of slide mechanism it has. And is there a shoe corral under the bench by the door? We have the door shade in our 2018 2250 DS from the factory. Ask your customers if they want it to pull from the bottom up. It’s a 5 minute job. Much more useful. Most of the time we leave it in the same position.
Pretty sure it's not the Schwintek since you don't see the rails on the top and bottom of the sides of the slide. I'm thinking it's one of the cable systems from some reading I've done in the Winnebago FB group.
I like that one that one looks really well
"Felt" super solid too if that makes sense. Sometimes when you go thru an RV.. you just _know_
Biggest problem is NO utensil drawers in the kitchen area? Everything else says buy me!
Nice little Minniebago
Thx! I think it’s one of their best
Great looking Minnie. Might need to look into it more. Still spelling toilet wrong.
Yeah somebody printed those signs wrong and put them in every unit. My favorite comment has been "Romeo and TOLIET" lol :)
Josh, PLEASE review the minnie2630MLRK for your audience, we are ready to buy it at the Tampa RV Show unless we can find it at Bish's. -Dave
Definitely looking for that one
@@JoshtheRVNerd Yeah, the Pull-out Desk at the Credenza is awesome!!! I have to find a Bishes that stocks it now, thought it was a unicorn but there are a couple of YT reviews on it already, but not as thorough as yours. It is a BIG load for our Half-Ton rated at 10.2K towing, but we will keep an eye out for a 3/4 ton driven by a little old lady only on Sundays!!!! LOL.
I'm not a fan of the kitchen layout. Usually a rear kitchen affords a lot of counter space and this one doesn't. The fridge should be moved into the slide area, ditch one of those storage cabinets (do you really need three?), extend the counter space and add more cabinets across the back of the trailer.
I have a question on the bed size since on the Winnebago website it shows a 60x80 queen bed on the Floorplan? My wife and I are looking for a retirement trailer and I am really liking this one. Would it be possible to do a video on the Winnebago Voyage V2730RL?
I thought I measured that one but I could be mistaken. I think a good idea is to get ahold of someone on the ground at a location with this camper and ask them to hit it with a tape measure
I also recorded something like 26 videos in 3 days and stuff gets to be a blur at some point
Definitely would want the love seat and the storage next to it in the slide swapped. That way you have pantry storage next to the kitchen where it is needed. I just can't carry mac 'n cheese all the way from 9ish whole feet away... 😁
😂
Just learned that the travel trailer side of Winnebago is manufactured in Middlebury?? Would you be willing to do a plant tour? Thank you so much and appreciate what you do!!
They are and I will not. Not because I'm not willing to do plant tours but rather because Winnebago HQ has a hard "no recorded tour" policy in their facilities.
I tried for YEARS to get in there. It's just a hard "No" from their leadership
Well shucks. I really appreciate the content you put out from an educational perspective, on top of the good laughs. Appreciate the reply, but I understand. Many thanks for all you do!!
@@michaelmabry2034 Understand I'm still screenshotting this and sending it to them in hopes I can get someone to realize the BENEFIT it brings!
Okay, so it seems this kind of 'resurgence' of the Winnebago trailer is making some waves in the interest department. I do like this, with one caveat, that kitchen is a little..... too little, but very nice overall. No window in the bedroom outside door? Out-freaking-standing, just means those 'park peepers' can't watch in on you sleeping.
Agree on pretty much all fronts!
Great Video Josh!!!! Can you tell me who makes the Axles and suspension for this trailer please? Possibly a model number? Thank you. Keep up the great videos.
I do not have details down to the specificity of model numbers available. Apologies. I can’t recall which axle supplier they’re using currently. Sometimes things like that change in with all the brands I see the details can get blurry. But our local teams can put eyes on them to verify for you.
We have had two winnebago never had a problem with them we have the 26 RBSS love it but looking for a bigger 5th wheel we are sticking with winnebago. I love this one but not quite big enough
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but they have actually decided to phase out of their FWs entirely. That decision was super recent btw
Holy cow! Did y'all look at the price of this rig? I could get a 3/4-ton pickup AND this camper for less than the price of some other trailers alone. I am seriously impressed.
I think when people hear “Winnebago” they think $$$$$
But their trailers are usually pretty fair and in the hunt
I know this is not on topic of the video, but I had a question. As an RV insider, have you heard of upcoming capabilities of electric vehicles powering RVs? And possibly with beefy enough solar packages, an RV capable of charging the tow vehicle (under the right circumstances, of course)?
Touched on that a bit in my most recent industry update video: czcams.com/video/GWMDKrvdfSo/video.html
There are prototype chassis designs being worked on now potentially with those capabilities
Love all your videos. Was wondering if you had a Bullet 250bhs to review? Really like the looks of the Bullet.
Not yet but will try to get my hands on one some time for you!
I'll refrain from my usual litany of critiques and ideas, especially relating to my own search for "Red October" aka my perfect rig and say that this is a really solid couples camper. Lots done right.
Not a fan of the upholstery on the dinette - it looked drab green, which I tend to like other than this context - but otherwise I really didn't see you share anything that would make me run away. How was the tire/suspension set-up. I don't remember seeing it, so it was either a non-issue or you ran out your welcome ;-)
Know that it never bothers me even if you’ve offered those criticisms previously sir :)
Love the hunt for red October lol
wait till you see the 2630MLRK (ABSOLUTELY AWESOME) !!
What if I told you it's already recorded and will be coming out soon :)
And... you're right about awesome. Might be one of the best new couple's RVs
Could you mount a pull down t.v.? It seems a little high for viewing from the sofa.
Possibly
I could not see if there was a 110v outlet under the dining table, that would kill the deal for me. Short Queen is ok but rather have the full size queen. The solar controller and the battery discount switched needs to be moved somewhere else. Murphy's law says a table or chairs would fall on it and break it. The one cabinet next to the theater seats should have a clothes rod in it for hanging jackets. My wife would say no to purchase because the shower has a high step to get in or out. Still a good floor plan.
I was wrong on the bed
60x80 queen in this. Sorry about that
Couple things, 1) the winnie website says it is 60x80 and 2) I don't understand the purpose of the privacy window in the door, when the screen door screen prevents you from raising and lowering it. If someone knocks on your door, and you have all the shades closed, you either have to open the door or look out the kitchen window, so why have the privacy window. I suppose it can be open during the day, but so would the other windiw shades. Just wondering what the big deal is. I have a 2108 and the screen stays down.
I got the bed size wrong - sorry about that!!
Weird no large handle for bedroom steps. That drop tongue looks weak..... *nervous*. Love the tank size! Love the storage! No oven isn't a big deal. Unless you like frozen pizza. I can do cheesecake, brownies, cakes in instant pot.
I have a solar 3000i charge controller and 2x 190 panels. To expand I grab another charge controller solarboost 3024 and network it to my 3000i doubling my solar. I wouldn't care that the 3024 is buried in pass through.
The question is can I order one with the 12v fridge minus their solar panel /charge controller? Propane cost is going up. But the sun rises every day.
Solar setup is standard. Could likely request it be omitted but the way the market is going I wouldn't recommend that for resale purposes.
You need to sell some rv nerd merch! Hats, t shirts, beer huggies, ext.
It's in the long-term plans but during show season we just have too much going on to bog down our marketing team any further.
Also.. never heard them called "Beer Huggies" before but I like it! Is that a regional thing?
Great Job Josh! Tell Winnebago they spelled toilet wrong. They only thing I didn't like at this price point was the osb under the bed. This is the number one brand in camping trailers. Come on guys, get rid of the OSB.
I wish I could say it was Winnebago, but it wasn't. It was our own folks. They put those signs in EVERY camper spelled that way. I could only shake my head lol
We're calling them Romeo and "Toliet!"
The green furniture is the only drawback in my opinion. The person in charge of the color selection should be tar’d-n-feathered
Might be the camera messing with things. Seeing it in person may reveal true-er colors
At time stamp 14.51, looking under the trailer, what is that pull lever next to the stabilizer? I see the gray/black tank pulls on the driver's side.
I'm.... not... sure...
Wondering if it's not a release for a low point drain? I'd have to contact my Winnebago boys
If referring to the white/gray pull handle, the 2401RG has two gray water tanks (this is the precursor of the 2529RG). One is for the kitchen sink in the rear of the trailer and the other controls the gray water from the bathroom then you have your standard black tank. I think Winnebago corrected this issue (as it required use of two different dump valves) and finally combined them all into one larger gray tank. The gray denotes just that on most of the Winnebagos, but some of the newer ones in the COVID rush apparently are using black handles on all valves and then labeling them as black/gray (and reportedly doing that incorrectly on some of them). And note, these cables are the weak point of the design of both the 2401RG and the 2529RG as they tend to "stick" as they get older and you have to then cut the belly and replace/repair them. In the 2401RG they were installed contrary to Valterra instructions, and the same probably applies in the 2529RG as even though Winnebago has been told of the issue for several years in the 2401RG they continued with the practice of incorrect installation. It's just something that knowledgable 2401RG owners are aware of and expect, and the overall trailer plus's outweigh that niggling little issue if you are 1/2 mechanically competent.
@@tracyperry6231, I did not see the drain fitting. I have two gray tanks, just like you described. But all my tank pulls are on the driver's side of the trailer. I have a mid kitchen and rear bath. So mid-way is the kitchen drain and the rear of the trailer is the other gray and black tank drains. Like this trailer, I have to put in my slides to get to that kitchen gray drain, which is not an issue. I usually fully dump just before I pull out of my spot. That is almost the very last thing that I do. I leave electric and water hose for black tank flush and the electric to keep battery charging. Thanks for the information.
Randy Quade lol!!
Love his movies
@9:20 nice "TOLIET".
Romeo and Toliet lol
@@JoshtheRVNerd 😂🤣
Wish the dinette was a trifold couch instead
Dual sofas? It could also be pretty cool.
Josh: I noticed in the beginning of the video that inside the pass thru storage, the structural beams are only welded on one side. Is there an engineering reason for that? It's the 2nd time that I've seen a Winnebago with the beams welded only on one side. It seems that with the bouncing that a Travel trailer goes thru that it would weaken the structure> Thanks.
Yessir - they're not structure for the RV. They're just bed framing. While I would prefer them welded on both sides like the sidewall construction there's no real gain to be had with dual sided welding there.
In 15 years I'm not aware of someone ever saying "my RV broke because of the welds under the bed" if that makes sense
Love the reviews, have learned so much over the last 3 yrs
My question is, how does Winnebago compare to Grand Design customer service after the sale
I lack the experience to really be qualified to answer that for you and don’t want to just make up an answer
Sometimes the best thing I can tell someone is “I don’t know”
Thanks for the honesty
Grand Design stomps the crap out of direct Winnebago customer service after the sale from what I have seen comments on. I know the local Winnebago dealer (before he got his dealership pulled) was a joke. And trying to get any help from Winnebago lately (post COVID) has been like pulling teeth for many Winnebago RV owners.
Heck, Winnebago has recently discontinued selling RV parts direct to the consumer, requiring you now to go to an "authorized dealer" to get any parts.
I'm sure that part of that is due to the COVID supply issue, but for us that the nearest Winnebago dealer is a 2-3 hour trip (1 way) away it causes issues. Many of us are probably actually more "qualified" to work on our RV than a dealers service tech is in many cases (or at least in my experience in my locale). The "good tech" is few and far between at a dealer, as most of them end up going out and doing their own RV repairs as a mobile service.
Love the Winnebago, but I disagree about no window on the bedroom door. It looks off. If you do it for one door and not the other it pulls my OCD out.
It definitely looks odd, but I am a function over fashion guy myself. That doesn't mean my opinion is a better one or anything - just different strokes for different folks!
Again price was surprising. I figured that it would be double in price. It’s a Winnebago I figured it would be pricey.
Their trailers have never really been that far out of line