What's New for 2024 from East to West RV Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels Preview

[@CF542]

I gotta say, I have watched a bunch of folks on KZbin doing RV reviews and nobody does it better than Josh. We really appreciate the extra details and honest opinions.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow ty ☺️

[@teschvalleyrailroad]

Totally agree with the others for seeing a full video on the 3100KXT. I know it's too heavy for me, but that is an awesome new floorplan!!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty

[@jeffm7541]

I'd really like to see a full video on the 3100KXT!

[@alvinarroyo6183]

Love the convertible office with the flip bunks. It is so practical that I can’t believe it took this long for someone to actually implement it. Keep up the great work!👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Right?!

[@truchretienne8889]

This company is doing so many things right. Thanks Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!

[@stever6986]

I LOVE the 'outside the box' thinking on the Alta Extreme 3100 KXT. That's a MUST DO for your in-depth videos and hopefully sooner rather than later since is sooooooo different!! Always exciting to see a mfg get creative with reimagining double bunks! I'll be very interested to see what the weights, tank capacity and solar set up is for that one.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@coultermomma]

We bought one a couple weeks ago. Probably my favorite features are the high ceilings and the washer/dryer “room” he doesn’t mention in the review. As full-timers, finding a TT with washer/dryer hookup was a must…we didn’t expect to find one with at all, moreover one with a walk-in one. The Azdel super thick walls and ceilings along with the heated water lines are the other perks we won’t to appreciate until winter.

[@chlebowg]

The tie down tracks on the toy hauler remind of the cargo track in military trucks and aircraft. Nice feature

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I see a few brands doing them and always like them

[@aarronwoods6389]

The track style tie down system is slept on. I hope more manufacturers move to this.

[@kornhead37]

Hey Josh, Twin Bed Guy here, that 3100KXT bunk looks amazing! Seems like something Ember could easily do as well in their Touring Editions, it would be a good alternative to their "storage locker".

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Their MSL system is coming to touring. Just stay tuned

[@kornhead37]

@@JoshtheRVNerd YES!!!

[@kristenjones4445]

The office space / bunkhouse of the 31000KXT is awesome! I love the gas struts on the top bunk. ❤

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you like it!

[@liset6347]

Thanks Josh, we're now adding East to West to our short list while we wait to see what else Brinkley unveils. Or should I say what you reveal LOL

[@jeffwatson2234]

Hi josh We just got home from Hershey show We looked at GD , Valor and the Takoda Had down the fit and finsh of East to west 350 toy Hauler was the on we be ordering Big plus here We been invited to a plant tour Please take a second look at E2W new toy hauler at 4554lb pay load no one is doing it better

[@Technocrat.]

3100KXT Alta Extreme now this is a real Camper RV, made for all sizes, short to tall galoops like me. 👏 👏 👏 👏 I hope this sells like crazy. Love it, now I just need a motorhome in the front lol. Kidding, although it would make a nice value motorhome. This is like the 5th wheel with a flat roof all the way back, I was talking about the other week. But no 5th wheel needed. Yay. Someone is really smart who designed this

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s crazy and I liked it more than expected

[@krislynch7454]

As long as no one's copying the bad ones. Copying the best ones is smart.

[@AN-qk5rk]

I'd like to see you do a video on the 2024 Forest River Riverstone Legacy 425FO!

[@AN-qk5rk]

These new ETW floorplans look great!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@rsmartin68]

Impressive lineup. The extreme falls under super awesome.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s crazy

[@betterwithrum]

Alta 3100KTX, HELL YAH! This is how trailers should be!

[@Nerd-jq1ve]

Another great video. Thanks for the time you put into editing and chapters! East to West looks solid. Can't wait to see the weight specs to see what works for our truck.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet!

[@susanjspaulding]

🇺🇸 *LOVE this type of video* !! *Happy to see a preview of the new East to West lineup* !! *Waiting for longer videos on the 3101RL-OK, and 325RL* !! #JoshTheRVNerdAtBishsRV 🇺🇸

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielbell6044]

Alta Extreme is genius!! 3" walls! Holy Moly! AMAZING! Love that office space!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah it’s nuts

[@donchaput8278]

Absolutely love the sink placements in the 5th wheels! Free up that island!

[@monoskier-]

3100KXT full walkthrough please!!!!

[@randomspirit]

I love the color scheme and decor of these new units! Two thumbs up! A lot of nice luxury touches, too. All too big for my little truck, but I still enjoyed the tour! Hey, I actually went and looked at some towables in person today! Crazy!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for watching!

[@nevetsgray3321]

The Alta Extreme is awesome

[@JandARVReviews]

The 3100KXT is fantastic!! Have a great vacation!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Good so far!

[@loulentz3107]

Hey Josh! I really feel that East to West is a brand that we all should watch as they evolve.....I am impressed with their floorplans and features that they have to offer! That 3100 KXT model is going to move the needle in future designs, as it is offering office space for remote working, as well as functional bunk room aspects....and I can see a 5th wheel variation in the future.....as someone else said Josh, you are the "Best of Show" in delivering information on the videos of these products...Thank You as always for the great presentations! All the Best! ~Lou

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx Lou

[@martaleary5598]

Yessssss!!!!!!! Extremely interesting Alta 3100KXT!!! Wow 🤩!!!!!

[@theghostlyorb]

I'm impressed! Wasn't expecting to see E2W trying to compete directly with Brinkley, but that makes me happy as not a single brand owns that part of the market.

[@turkishbob6752]

Definitely need a full video on the 3100KXT

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Will try

[@bryana1942]

Very cool bunk arrangement on that Extreme. I’d like to see it in something a little smaller, but you gotta have those super tall ceilings to pull it off.

[@willowdreams1786]

Excellent campers, love the direction. The bunkhouse with desk is awesome.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks so much!

[@sarahseevinck8470]

I love love love the Alta series. The construction just seems to punch above its weight and class. I clocked the Brinkleyesque vibes too on the blackthorn, interested to check out the rest of the line up! Just a bit disappointed with the bigger KTH Alta. We were waiting for it to pull the trigger on a purchase. But we’re hoping for something more original when we were promised ‘revolutionise the ToyHauler space’. Och well.

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

That 2870KTH has my Attention! Hate the model number though lol. Thanks for sharing Josh!

[@krislynch7454]

Love the size of the desk one❤

[@davidh.duncan7363]

Definitely need to see that Alta Extreme!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@paulkovacs2875]

I like the delta with the half bath and privacy door for back there

[@sassyjaxxy]

Those last 2 are nice! I’m not usually a fan of the toy hauler but that one is nice! I love that the sink isn’t in the island too!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lisa_P73]

Yes...please do a post on the 3100KXT.

[@pambarab5506]

3100KXT! Holy wow! With that desk/bunk area and all the master bedroom storage... who cares about the rest???!!! Well, I really do care (just look at those upper kitchen cabinets!!!) but wow! This one needs it's own video!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Right?!

[@hubzone37]

Do a full video on the 380FL please

[@marcusaponte1287]

I am really in the mind set that I want to go with East to west as a brand for my wife and I to go to. Thanks I really like the direction they're headed. Looking real classy.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you for watching!

[@RobertHawk]

Yes on more on the XTR because E2W needs feedback-mostly just about unnecessary ceiling height that impacts towability and fuel consumption. The appliances and widths are awesome though, as is that bunk/office corner in the 3100.

[@TheHowMan68]

Every bunkhouse should be like 6:30 mark! This keeps the outside kitchen intact because of the desk. Please tell all manufacturers to do this !

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@tammyj4863]

What's the garage size on the Takoda?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Unsure offhand. Their site may have some answers. I am not where I can verify

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

Great video Nuurd! Thanks 😊

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you liked it!

[@theweekendcook]

Great job on the preview. When can we see an in depth on the Takoda?

[@geoffkeller5337]

Thank you Josh! The 2870KTH looks very promising.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It does!

[@marcusaponte1287]

Can you review and show us the Alta Rear bath travel trailer? Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’ll watch for one

[@carltuckerson7718]

Back in the market and looking at these.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Lot of good offerings out there right now

[@GeorgeCoffey-u9x]

The takoda toy hauler is nice. I would like to see them figure out a way to put small end tables with outlets on the outside walls so plugging in would be convenient

[@maintainingmomentum]

Should be nice ...They completely Ripped off the Brinkley G 3500

[@GM-hn8vt]

Looked at a ton at the Hershey show this past weekend... for my half ton i really liked the 2810... would love a toy hauler but the limited floor plans pushed me to more comfort and space. Lots of storage of the 2810, just hope as a previous poster mentioned, the support from forest river is a concern.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah haulers often to tend to push beyond half ton safety zones

[@krislynch7454]

Loving this review of all of them btw

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank yoU!

[@jennifer_erin]

We watch your reviews all the time! How about an East to West 2800KBH review.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for the request! I’ll watch for one. Haven’t seen much etw in a while actually..

[@ronaldhall2489]

Thanks for another great video sir

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You are very welcome

[@brianhall9350]

Please review the Tandara 27 bh-ok fifth wheel! Thanks

[@richardhorelick3978]

I am really liking what I see here

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

😊

[@RobertGrant1971]

Josh, Go tell them to get back in the campers and add Doors to the bathroom cupboard. They look awful without the doors.

[@donnabarnes8298]

Hmm I spy something with my little eye on the left side of the outside fridge. lol

[@brittanyd8101]

Agree with others... need more on the 3100kxt I think a cargo door would be a good addition. Also for those not wanting a desk, the option to leave the floor space open would be nice to allow more cargo room.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@tomrichard8020]

Thanks Josh 🍺

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

No problem 👍

[@jasonnaparalla5142]

Hey Josh. Which models are the new true 4 season extra Insulated model #s?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My hot take: "True four sesaon" RVs *are not a thing that exists.* RVs are not tested and proven for any/all weather. There are plenty of extreme climates without our country (especially cold winter zones) for which RVs are not proven to be capable of sustaining on their own. Some RVs are tested from 0-100 degrees. That's about it. Rarely does a MFG go beyond that and only by a few degrees when they do.

[@stevez340]

Very nice out of the box thinking and quality standard features with some of their new floorplans👍the only real ho-hum was the cheap plastic toilets and shower curtains in their entry level stick and tin RVs😕

[@flyermarkbig465]

Kinda weird that I am going to day this but for me I like the 220RBLE (ruble??) best. Very nice and simple couples camper with a king bed. Brillant

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ruble lol

[@flyermarkbig465]

@JoshtheRVNerd Had they just added an M for mid kitchen we could have gone with Rumble. Oh well.

[@jonjaroska2319]

please do a walkthrough of the ahara 378bh-ok.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'll see what I can do. TY for the request!

[@JeffInDFW]

Mark Krol stated that every East to West wall had EVERY opening fully framed out in aluminum. Even the tiny opening for the auto leveling in the fifth wheels. Plywood floors. Please confirm but I believe every other Alta has 2" sidewalls, with the Xtreme versions like Josh mentioned having 3" sidewalls. The Ahara fifth wheels were coming with the "Gladiator" versions of the 7,000lb axles which have the thicker axle tubes. Josh explained the REALLY killer different engineering in the bedroom slide in Ahara in another video, and I think that is a big feature. ONLY the weight of the mattress and bed base are sliding in and out which means all the weight of the junk under my bed isn't straining the system, the hole in the side of the RV is much smaller which has big structural benefits. Vacuum bonding and Azdel too. E2W does a lot right, but they do seem to still not be focused like Alliance or Brinkley. But, someone needs to tell Alliance their "pantries" are all a joke. LOL!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Last I knew they were frames out where laminated

[@JeffInDFW]

I apologize, you are correct. I honestly forgot about the stick/tin units. He was talking about a rack of laminated fiberglass sidewalls. Sorry for any confusion. Keep killin' it Josh. BTW, I am a retired syndicated radio DJ. 37 years in the business. New York to Shanghai China. Your stealth music references in your videos have me rolling. You clearly know your music. Well done.@@JoshtheRVNerd

[@elizabethangelitapumarejo6987]

2024 east to west silver lake 31kbh can you please do a complete review of this RV.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

"Silver Lake" is exclusive to Camping World I believe but it's just their name for Della Terra. I don't see them in my daily haunts but i'll see what I can come up with

[@johncotter9082]

Hey Josh, are people from other states allowed to purchase from your dealership? I ask because certain auto and motorcycle dealerships don't allow it. If so, I may be visiting you after Thanksgiving. Thanks.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yep. We do it all the time.

[@trailduster24]

Hey Josh, can you do an in-depth review of the East - West Ahara the 2024's have azdale and lifetime warranty on roof...looking to possibly go Full Time in one of these very comparable to lots of the 5th wheel Alliance, Grand Design, and Montana

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Lifetime roof stuff is just the membrane - has nothing to do with construction and prorates harshly This is true not just for etw but most any rv maker with a rubberized roof

[@trailduster24]

@@JoshtheRVNerd right, basically what I am saying is that etw is a comparable product

[@rdogbowwow]

You didn’t flash the specs like you usually do… I’d like to know the weights of some of those 5th wheels!!👍🏾

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I do that on full videos. Difficult on fast moving compilations. Much if this is early access without specs available

[@unnamedagencyundisclosedlocati]

Lookin good brother

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty

[@ryanbryson893]

I like to see a full video of the takoda 400th

[@carolmitchell3776]

I sure would love to see a full walkthrough of the Alta 2870KTH! With those super tall ceilings, even my 6'7" husband should be able to clear the overhead bed. So many of the toy hauler travel trailers put a big mirror in the nose of the trailer in the bedroom which to me is completely useless. STORAGE is what is needed and this one doesn't have that stupid mirror. I like the outside kitchen with grill/griddle combo. So, the only things in my research I see that I DON'T like so far on this model is the table and the TV height. The TV I can probably get a different mount to bring it down to better viewing height. They need to put in an indoor/outdoor folding table so that it can have a purpose when it isn't between the two rollover sofas...either on the patio, in front of the big window, or on the ground. PLEASE can we get a full walkthrough?

[@paulkovacs2875]

Is it 1/2ton truck towable

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sorry.. which? It’s a video with a bunch of different rvs

[@maintainingmomentum]

Ba ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@iceman942]

Josh, how would you rate the overall quality of this brand?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I don’t have enough long term experience with them personally to have a good feel for that hold up factor. Not the answer you wanted I am sure but it’s the most fair I can offer. I won’t make up a fluffy answer just to generate a quick sale

[@thelosttexan1912]

I really like the direction they’re headed. I don’t care if they borrowed their new direction from Brinkley, it’s an improvement and I’m sure at a serious discount compared to Brinkley. My only concern with E to W is their plumbing. I’ve seen a few questionable plumbing practices that would make me cautious (like using the wrong fitting to connect PEX tube to a flex tube).

[@lilysobotta2666]

No bunks, would rather have 2 burner/ no oven..east west stick n tin..love color palet😮

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Agreed. It’s a hard copy attempt but.. still an improvement

[@rdogbowwow]

10-4 👌🏾

[@robinmccord6893]

Comments relate to travel trailers only as we don't have the hauling power for a 5th wheel. I've always liked that this brand offers king beds. What I don't like, is that I haven't seen a 1/2 ton towable unit yet with sufficient kitchen counter space and no creative dining design or option. Josh, I'd also like to hear your opinion of E to W quality. I've walked through a couple of units and felt the quality was lacking.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for the feedback

[@garywise6859]

3100KXT needs a closer look

[@Cowboy47]

#NerdHerd ❤ 🎉 😊

[@rogergraves242]

A 39ft. L-Shaped Sofa rear Entramenent , Rear Patio FB. Kitchen island. Ohoo No loft. Please.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

It seems that brinkley started something. East to West and a few other rv manufacturers coping brinkley with the black paint.there still not built as good as a brinkley.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah there's no question Brinkley started a trend. Some mfgs have taken note of little things like the magnet catches for the cabinet doors. Others have flat attempted to run a brinkley thru a copy machine

[@maintainingmomentum]

Copied More than just the Look !!!

[@rvfamilylife]

You can copy the look and gizmos of Brinkley. But at the end of the day if Forest River is your parent company, it's going to be a cheaper build with a warranty that will not support someone living in it 365 days a year. So be ready to re-engineer the RV while on the road. And don't expect any customer support after you drive out of the dealership. You are on your own, "and in space, no one can hear you scream."

[@mggoose2000]

Very funcrional

[@markacamacho]

difference between tandara and blackthorn RV

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

As far as I could ever really tell.. the name and some of the layouts. Beyond that they appear to be the same thing

[@markacamacho]

@JoshtheRVNerd yeah the tandara 27bh-ok and the blackthorn 27bh-ok look the same as far as features and layout. I know for sure tandara has bigger holding tanks, but that is it. If that's the case, then what's the point of naming them differently if they are not that different. I was hoping u had the answers since I hold u at a higher standard 🤣.

[@laura7053]

🎉#NerdHerd....

[@blbuck38]

To say that the Ahara is a Brinkley knock-off is an understatement. I'd challenge East to West to show more originality and just not copy Brinkley. Feels like the kid that would always glance over at my answers on my test at school and copy them.

[@maintainingmomentum]

And the 350th is a Total Brinkley G 3500 Rip off

[@dirtwire1772]

Blackthorne looks like a pair of Nike sneakers bought on Canal St.. Maybe focus on stealing the quality, not just the aesthetic.

[@toddlawson3027]

Josh, I love your videos! I am planning to upgrade to a mid bunk from my GD Reflection 337 RLS. Right now at the tip top of my list is the Brinkley Z 3610 that you did an awesome video on. Looking at your video here, I get the impression, as you noted, that East to West is heavily "borrowing" inspiration from Brinkley, especially their Blackthorn line. You didn't show East to West mid bunk model here, but just in general, I still like the looks and updates in the Brinkley over this Blackthorn. What are your thoughts comparing the two? Is my understanding that Brinkley is the higher quality, more innovative and over all more functional than Blackthorn accurate?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I don’t think they really compare when you get into the nuts and bolts of it Being candid: my general take away from it was they put Brinkley’s looks on a Tandara and gave it a new name I think there are some major differentiating factors that clearly define them and their price points reflect that Not to say Blackthorn isn’t a solid rv. But it’s not “the same thing for thousands less” by any means

[@christophermiller987]

👍🏻

[@roblamont8756]

I don’t think anyone drinks Kool-Aid anymore

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I totally do

[@betterwithrum]

Blackthorwn doesn't impress me. It looks chintzy coming from the Alta.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Alta is good

[@angie-xy5sf]

all MDF CABINETS and all crappy plumbing.

[@gregd4391]

Josh, buddy. I owe you an apology. I accidentally watched an RV review on a different youtube channel. It was painful, and now I feel dirty and embarrassed. I hope you'll forgive me.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

Copied of brinkley

[@maintainingmomentum]

100% Correct

[@shanebrown2963]

These toy haulers need to lose the bathroom in the back! You lose too much living space in the main area.

[@gregecooley7788]

I like it do they make 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Most true two bedrooms I see tend to be 2 full bath nowadays though there are exceptions like these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5qwoICka66medU

[@maintainingmomentum]

Forrest River should be Ashamed of themselves with that takoda 350th( 100% Brinkley ripoff) !!!!