Forest River 2021 IBEX 19QBS Owner Review part 4

After owning our first new TT for almost 2 years we would definitely recommend the IBEX Brand. We knew going into this we would need to adjust/repair/fix many components. Luckily we haven't had to take it to the shop for any major long repairs. We have taken about 18 trips since January 2021 and roughly 6000 miles. Replaced the anode rod, wheel bearings and some small fixes, nothing we couldn't handle on our own. I would say the biggest issue was the height of the trailer off the ground, it sits too low for any real off road traveling. Even pulling out of some driveways and gas stations we would hit the stabilizer jacks. We found someone to raise the trailer 4'" and it made a huge difference.
The tanks are all 30 gallons each, it would be nice if the grey tank was a bit bigger. We seem to fill that up pretty quickly over a weekend if we both take showers. I dont really see a need for 2 propane tanks, we have gone camping with no hookups for 9 days with the fridge on all the time and using the heater just a few nights and the propane tank is still at 3/4 full. Overall we like our 19QBS
Shower head www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

[@danielc6792]

The on off cycle could be an excess flow valve in either the hose connection or the tank valve itself. When you hook up your tanks, and pressurize the system, just Crack the valve to pressurize the system slowly , after its pressurized , turn the valve on the way to on and hand tighten in on position. The valve seals 2 ways, both on top and bottom.

[@sgthoskins]

Thanks for the continued videos Troy. Great info and I appreciate it.

[@Androssity]

Wow, thank you so much for posting all of these video reviews of your Ibex! I’m thinking of buying the Ibex 19RBM and based on your feed back everything looks to be running well. I wonder if they raised the ride height in the 2023 models? I’ll have to check that out.

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

Hello, this RV is on radar, but I am on the fence because of your videos. I think every RV have their issue. We owned Grand Design 22MLE, which was nice, but my wife thought 26' was too long for the mountains trips we go on. On one video you mention the clearance, can you expand on that.

[@troystud]

It was too low to the ground, scrapping the jacks going in/out most gas stations. Was not good for off-roading/boondocking like they marketed it for. But regardless I would not ever recommend a single axle trailer with the refrigerator in the rear. Its too much weight on the end of the trailer . The refrigerator should be over the axle. I believe the 2023 has a better suspension set up so it sits higher off the ground

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

@@troystud Thanks! I appreciate your honesty. Me and my wife are looking for a RV that is 22' or less, and the 19QBS comes in at 23'. We had a 26' RV and my wife thought it was too large and was not comfort towing it in the mountains in NC, and WV. The US highways in NC and WV are 2 lanes and sometime there are 8%, 9%, 10% and even 11% degrades, so she does not feel comfortable, and that was the reason for asking.

[@1pipandgoose]

You quickly mentioned the couch pull outs. Really? I have the same model and I don't think my pulls out.

[@troystud]

yes, it makes into a bed

[@javierfernandez9537]

Could you share where you had the trailer lifted in Northern California?

[@troystud]

sure, ITs called Sylvan Trailer & Supply 916-722-0622 7200 Auburn Blvd Citrus Heights CA 95610 Great bunch of guys to work with.

[@troystud]

Update, after 23 trips in less then 3 years and 9000 miles the trailer its totaled. Our last trip was too much for it. The frame bent due to a poor mfg design causing major structural issues. Unreparable. Dont ever buy a single axle trailer with the refrigerator over the rear axle. 😢

[@MissAnnie1982]

I see this now. Did insurance cover your loss? Do you have any advice on trailer insurance? We are looking to buy a used Ibex 19mbh and I want to make sure we are making the right decision. Thanks for these videos. Really appreciate it!

[@troystud]

@@MissAnnie1982 Yes, we have Progressive Insurance they took care of us and paid it off. Id recommend Progressive we were paying around $300 a year full RV coverage

[@willbaker8634]

What shock did you add to the underbelly storage? Link? Thanks for the video. Have same IBEX.

[@troystud]

here are the struts www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y3H1D6G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@troystud]

brackets www.amazon.com/JR-Products-BR-1060-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B000BRJQ9S/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/137-2767444-6777003?pd_rd_w=FTMbj&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=YVYF631K313EJF09EQ54&pd_rd_wg=p6OWH&pd_rd_r=7e876c56-fb71-4fa0-9339-26bc4cad5dd6&pd_rd_i=B000BRJQ9S&psc=1

[@troystud]

flat brackets www.amazon.com/JR-Products-BR-1020-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B000BRF38Q/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_2/137-2767444-6777003?pd_rd_w=IssVv&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=6G0F7P8J8JBHEKKBDW1J&pd_rd_wg=COoXV&pd_rd_r=927537af-cbef-4061-bbfd-867499fcaddc&pd_rd_i=B000BRF38Q&th=1

[@willbaker8634]

@@troystud thanks! Love the videos

[@erichperez2217]

Where did you get outside overs for the vents? The wire mesh ones

[@troystud]

I got them at the dealership, they are made by Camco . Amazon has them, just look for RV heater vent screen alot will come up