3 Small Couples Campers: Full Bathrooms and No Slide Outs: 2024 Models

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our video! Which small camper with NO SLIDES OUTS did you like best? Do you prefer a travel trailer, motorhome or 5th wheel? Please say hello by leaving a comment below and sharing your opinion about these RV floor plans.

[@sandymealey2189]

THANK YOU for pointing out the OBVIOUS HAZARD of the electric outlet by the bathroom sink in the third RV! As soon as I saw it, that was my first thought. You are the first reviewer I’ve seen call this out.

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Sandy, I call them like I see them. But that was a real safety issue. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@voiceaerobics]

I have watched so many of your videos (when I should be working:) and when you highlight the couples campers I always have to promote ours, because it's so perfect. We purchased the Coachman Clipper CFQ in 2023, and have no regrets. It embodies every feature that you highlight as important: a walk around queen, a large bathroom, good storage, and no slide. We really didn't know much about campers when we got the bug, and a combination of my research and good luck led us to our camper. For two people and a small dog it is PERFECT. At first I was drawn to the Murphy Bed, but having used ours for a year, I really don't think that we would be putting a bed up and down, and one of the first things I purchased was a new mattress for our bed and like that it is stationary. Love your videos, and I have learned a lot from them, and just enjoy your reviews.

[@RVBlogger]

We will be at the Hershey Show in September and maybe we will see your model and review it! Thanks for telling us about it! Glad you like our videos but don't get caught watching them at work! lol!

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video...Blessings to you.

[@RVBlogger]

You are so welcome! Same to you Gail! Hope you have a great week! Mike and Susan

[@romey0769]

Hey guys, great job!! Of the three, Id pick the Forest River Salem. It looks more comfortable to me.

[@RVBlogger]

It's a great camper! Thanks for watching!

[@lenl2514]

Thanks for a very informative video- you have a new subscriber

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for subscribing and Welcome to the channel!!!! If you want to sign up for our Newsletters we invite you to do that as well...here's the link: rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/ Hope you have a great week! Mike

[@davespargo5944]

Hey Boss....another great video. I really like how you showcase a couple units within certain parameters. I hadn't thought about the "why" when it came to the dinette placement, but I knew that I liked it on the "fire pit side", I just hadn't thought of it that way. I'm running a 2015 Hideout by Keystone, 178LHS. I tell ya, I have yet to find one with such a spacious bathroom, even in larger units. And the overall layout is so user friendly, and it has everything one needs. Perfect for me and the Mrs. and the dog...Golden Retriever.

[@RVBlogger]

Glad we could explain the dinette location idea better so it makes sense. Sounds like you have a great trailer for the three of you!!! We invite you to join our private Facebook group called RV Camping for Newbies if you are interested. If you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan

[@TM-bd7nf]

I love the bar top table with stools over the dinette. And prefer a trailer without slides. Call me a minimalist, but I want as few moving parts as possible.

[@RVBlogger]

I'm with you. Keep it simple and avoid the maintenance issues.

[@mariadelcmontalvo6116]

The 3rd one loves the kitchen,bathroom and outside mini refrigerator. The only do not like was the mattress

[@RVBlogger]

You almost always have to buy a new mattress when you buy an RV. It's kind of a given.

[@markspinner7220]

I was impressed with pricing and the dry weight of the KZ Sportsman Classic 160QB and 180BH. Just not sure of the quality. Love your video walk throughs. Very thorough. Thankyou!!!

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks Mark! Glad you like the videos! Mike and Susan

[@TheLazyTravartist]

Hopping on your channel after an year. Was busy with a shit in life. Your style and charisma didn’t change at all. But you’ve lost a lot of weight Mike. Hope you’re doing well and losing healthy weight. Lots of love to Susan and you❤❤❤❤

[@RVBlogger]

Haha! Thanks for tuning back in! Susan and I have been eating right and working out so its all healthy weight! Thanks for watching and noticing! Mike

[@rogerfurman7450]

the last one with the outlet above the sink, I saw a "hack" a while ago. Take an emmpty package of bath wipes, pull out the cover fro it and then past it over the ouit let. You will have access for you have a little door on it now.

[@RVBlogger]

Cool hack! Thanks

[@RVBlogger]

Cool hack! Could work!

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Mike and Susan! I liked number 2 the Coachmen until I saw the Forest River the last one until you mentioned the outlet above the sink. But no big deal could probably rearrange it. Not sure. It’s git lots of storage. The Coachmen a 50/50 with no sink but it’s not a deal breaker. It’s still very well liked. Thank you Mike and Susan. Hope you have a great week and travel safe.

[@RVBlogger]

Hi Sherri! Thanks and we will...we are getting ready to hit the road for Maine this week! Looking forward to some cooler temps up there!

[@sherriweber7105]

@@RVBlogger Hopefully you’ll have better temperature there.

[@lauranewell5200]

Great Tours as Usual😊 I am looking at trailers w/o slides But, for Me, these are ALL Losers!😝 I really like the T@B 400, but the price is a bit hard to swallow🤪 So also looking at GeoPro and GD Imagine AiM 15RB .. Hopefully, the prices shown were MSRP and these trailers can be purchased for MUCH less!

[@RVBlogger]

We only show MSRP and you can always buy them for much less. Never pay MSRP!

[@tuvia4082]

Thanks Susan and Mike, good reviews. These three are under under the Berkshire - Hathaway umbrella which has a much better service after sale reputation, unlike another big one. I'm a bit too tall to be in any of these for more than a few days so the initial investment doesn't add up for me. I wonder why they just don't put a foldaway sink in the head of these short things. Paying 20k plus and having to buy a retractable shower curtain, cabinet hardware, icemaker, cargo netting, TV, or any "low" ticket item is a joke. I would always buy used pre pandemic any way. Thanks for taking your time to share these reviews and stay safe out there.

[@RVBlogger]

We recommend buying used if possible so you can save a ton of money! plus RVs depreciate like crazy so why buy new and have your rig do nothing but go down in value. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@josephfoster1445]

Trailer #3 is definitely the best but what strange design flaws with the dinette cushion against the door and the toilet position.

[@RVBlogger]

AGREE! And others are seeing the same flaws!

[@SpykersB]

Little campers used to be so cute years ago, with cupboards everywhere n windows everywhere, now today all u get is 2 windows n shelves for cupboards. At least the last one had proper shower wall paneling vs just the water resistant wall board paneling. But no dining table seat backs 😵‍💫. They are reminding me of how pop up tent campers use to be 'minimal n foam boxy' looking. A shame, innovation is now going backwards here. 🍻

[@RVBlogger]

I think they are all trying to hit the lowest price point possible so they are value engineering the heck out of these campers!

[@ADONAIsays-so]

FSX, thats the kitchen that should be in the FSX 260RTK!

[@RVBlogger]

Ah...perhaps so! Very good observation! Just thought we would invite you to join our Private Facebook Group called RV Camping for Newbies. If you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike

[@ADONAIsays-so]

@@RVBlogger Ill consider it...but I currently don't use Facebook for anything.

[@RVBlogger]

@@ADONAIsays-so I understand completely!

[@AshleyDock30]

LIked n Will share

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks Ashley!!! We also invite you to join our Private Facebook Group called RV Camping for Newbies and if you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

ALWAYS a sink in the bathroom, imho.

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@Randorita]

All of them fail the toilet test. Most of us are right handed and need elbow clearance on the right, not the left! It would remind me too much of my 3 right shoulder surgeries, if you know what I mean.

[@RVBlogger]

I have had two right shoulder surgeries so I know exactly what you mean! Great point! Mike

[@PurpleSurple]

Hi Mike and Sue, Do you think you could do 3 trailers that are handicapped friendly? I have no cartilage in my knees so I can't really walk. I have an electric scooter, walker and wheelchair to get around and I would love to buy a trailer so I can travel, too. Are there any on the market that might work for people like me?

[@RVBlogger]

I'll be honest...we probably can't find three trailers that are handicap friendly. Most trailer owners will need to buy an after market product to get into the RV because the steps are problematic. Then the doorways etc have no ADA requirements so the manufacturers just don't build most units to meet these standards. Sorry I don't have a better answer. This is a perfect question to ask in our Private Facebook Group called RV Camping for Newbies. I bet if you ask the question to the group you will get some great responses. If you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan

[@PurpleSurple]

@@RVBlogger Hi Mike, thanks for your response and help. I think if there was a ramp instead of stairs all would be well. Something to check out for the future.

[@RVBlogger]

@@PurpleSurple I forgot about this article we wrote...this may make quite a few trailers more accessible! Check it out if you like: rvblogger.com/blog/coachlift-making-rving-accessible/ Hope it helps you and others out! Mike

[@CaraK-bw6bs]

I'm not sure if it's just me? I'm fairly new to travel trailer camping, however, have done many trips over past couple of years in a 17 foot trailer that far blows away any of these for what is important to me? I have YET to see lately, any small trailers with the sofa/dinette located at the back end of the trailer with a back view window? When we camp, and back in, usually we find a spot on a river or lake.. that we can sit and enjoy the view day or night. I don't want a view of the trailer parked beside me! And the trailer has a queen bed also at the front. As well as dry bathroom, two burner stove, fridge, microwave and countertops.

[@RVBlogger]

A rear window in a small camper is extremely rare. We have seen some of these setups in mid size to larger trailers. Lance makes a good one with recliners in front of a big rear window. What camper do you have? We invite you to join our private Facebook group called RV Camping for Newbies if you are interested. If you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan

[@CaraK-bw6bs]

It is a Springdale Mini 175RD. It has been lifted/adjusted for better off road situations. Thanks for your reply! I look forward to seeing more.

[@RVBlogger]

@@CaraK-bw6bs I think we toured a Springdale 175RD a few years ago...maybe we will see another at Hershey in a few weeks!

[@bonnieb1590]

I'm for no sinks in the bathroom . Takes up space and not really needed. You have a sink already in the kitchen area. I like the first one. I'm only 5'2", so ceiling height will not be a problem for me. Lol.

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for your input!!! Makes perfect sense to us! We also invite you to join our Private Facebook Group called RV Camping for Newbies and if you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan

[@patriciawashington8780]

I don’t want poopy hands washed in my kitchen or shaving in my kitchen. Hand sanitizer idea is good so you could then wash hands in kitchen. I just need a sink in bathroom

[@RVBlogger]

Great answer and explanation! Thanks!

[@rogerfurman7450]

can you swao out the fridge for one that has a freezer? in that Forest River one?

[@RVBlogger]

I would imagine you could. Just have to find one that is the right size...

[@jeffgass89]

Whoever designed that Forest River Salem camper must’ve designed it in a Friday afternoon at quitting time. Looks and seems they just threw some stuff in a trailer, and said, okay crew, it’s time to crack some cold ones and start the weekend. Gotta lean to eat, or get hit by a door. Gotta lean to take a crap, or dislocate your back. Even the mattress looks like they had left overs from five years ago, and just slapped it in. For the price they are asking, they should have put more thought into it.

[@davereinhardt1801]

Being a Forest River the offending parts will probably fall off anyway so those might not be a big deal.

[@RVBlogger]

Yeah - some designs are not so great.

[@dennisdaly1957]

Very POOR design of the Forest River. Cheap interior especially with the Murphy bed, very RAW, poor storage access. Thank you for the insight. NOT worth the price - 5000 then it might be worth to what it needs.

[@RVBlogger]

All good observations! Thanks for watching!

[@Moon_GoddessEmpath]

Currently shopping ❤❤❤❤

[@RVBlogger]

Let us know what you decide to buy! Good luck and negotiate like crazy - its a buyers market now...

[@wandap7832]

Like a large fridge. No TV or microwave. Cassette toilet

[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for commenting!!!

[@karenr67]

The last one, but strange dinette and toilet area.

[@RVBlogger]

Yeah the dinette and toilet are getting some negative comments!

[@Luvpig]

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[@RVBlogger]

Thanks for sharing the love!

[@michaelwoodward2876]

i think the salem would be much better without the bathroom sink, it would open it up so much, but that is my favorite of the 3

[@RVBlogger]

Great answer and I agree!

[@DanielFreiberger-xn6ll]

😀

[@RVBlogger]

Hello!

[@bmjv77]

FIRST!!!!

[@RVBlogger]

That's a good one! What did you like about it?

[@pamt6829]

They all look very cheaply built.

[@RVBlogger]

They are! Most RVs are built for weekenders not full time RVers. In fact, most RVs come with a disclaimer that they are not intended for full time use. This way they can be built as lightweight as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@talldude5841]

I like the smaller campers, but these are cheap, cheap, cheap. You will be lucky if they last three years. Just sayin.

[@RVBlogger]

Probably true!

[@davespargo5944]

I won't comment on the last 4 years of smaller campers, because there have been enough comments by others covering the "Covid Era" campers. But, what I will comment on is my 2015 Hideout by Keystone. It is a 178LHS and comes in at 21 feet. 9 years old, no leaks, and everything still works. At this time, there is one thing needing tending to, and that is that it is time for a new awning. Check out the walk thru videos on this if you are not familiar with it. It has everything you need, and some wants also. And you will be hard pressed to find a bigger bathroom, even on larger units.

[@RVBlogger]

@@davespargo5944 That's awesome! We will hopefully see one at Hershey this year!