😮🦄 I've never seen ANYTHING like THIS!! 2022 Wildwood 176QBHK

2022 Forest River Wildwood/Salem FSX 176QBHK Travel Trailer
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I've never seen something quite like this and frankly.. I don't know if it's GENIUS or INSANITY. Either way.. it's UNIQUE and I'd love to hear what you think about it!
Hitch 520lbs
Empty 3,944lbs
Cargo 976lbs
Max 4,920lbs
Length 21'8"
Height 10'4"
Width 7'6"
Fresh 43gal
Gray 30gal
Black 30gal
Awning 15'
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00:00 This thing is CRAZY!!
01:43 Stepping Inside the RV
03:04 Bathroom Update
03:45 Crazy Rear Bed/Bunk/Sofa Design!
07:23 Middle Bathroom
07:17 Living Room in Detail
10:53 Kitchen in Detail
12:18 Road Mode
13:32 Words of Caution
14:48 Exterior Features
18:53 What do YOU Think??

[@bryana1942]

I’ve heard other trailers called unique before, but they were just mostly variations of existing layouts. This IS unique. I’ve never see a layout like this, with the bunks where they are. I like it. I think it’s great for families with young kids, they can be right there with mom and dad (or parental units), while giving a nice large dinette. And I’m with you 100% on the Bluetooth speakers over the exterior mounted ones. And I also really like that style of stove. I hate the little cheapo ones you see in a lot of small trailers. Overall, I’d say Salem/Wildwood looks to have a winner on their hands. Kudos to them thinking outside the box and coming up with a unique yet useful floor plan.

[@janeinboden3839]

We LOVE this floor plan bc we can hang out in the living quarters while our little one sleeps! I wish more companies would do this!

[@yeabuddy6070]

I love it. Perfect for my style of trailer camping. Small and easy to tow but big enough inside to relax.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Just a note to prospective buyers. We just got a 2022 second hand and it DOES have ducted AC with a vent in the bedroom.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I should clarify that OURS had a ducted AC, not all of them, obviously 😂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah, the very early run like the one that I recorded here did not, but they later ducted it. Ty Haven’t seen your name pop in a while. I still have the leatherman you sent me on display!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

​@@JoshtheRVNerd We sold the RV due to some extended family health issues. Finally was able to get back into it recently and I look forward to annoying you in the comment section again!😂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@CopperCreekCuts sorry to hear that. Just went thru a wave of something similar on my own end.

[@snake_king]

This floorplan is brilliant! I'm surprised you didn't think of it first, Josh! 😉 Would love to see other brands put their own spin on this floorplan

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

100% credit to the FSX designer. The guy is a mad scientist for design. He has the ability to imagine what no one else has ever considered before

[@user-vt4cr2ui3j]

Hi everybody. As always awesome coverage Josh, thanks. And as i had appreciated the 169 arrangement with that wonderful bed room closet that compensate for the lack of storage in the living area, I have to appreciate this new arrangement too. I guess I love the bed slide in a small camper whatever it brings along. My idea is that a sleeping bunk in the same bedroom can be a perfect set for small children that are afraid to sleep alone away from its parents.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s a good thought actually A slight step apart from cosleeping

[@ostromadventures]

Very cool layout with bunks in the rear. For a small camper a lot of people can sleep comfortably. Another great video!

[@marysaltlife1427]

Small and perfect! Can't believe the kitchen countertop space. I REALLY like this! Thanks for sharing this one, Josh.

[@JFlogerzi]

This is my favorite layout so far of all I have seen watching your videos. Perfect for mid size truck to tow

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome!! Ty Jeff

[@brendonnorris6831]

Personally I would like to remove the bottom bunk to make room for a desk, then I have an office away from the main living room AND still have the top bunk to fold down if needed

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I actually wondered if this couldn’t be a decent office model

[@Lana.Created]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Marty48034]

I ABSOLUTELY love all of the good, bad and ugly. I appreciate all of the "thoughts" as you go through.

[@msheron]

Unique is right and for a simplistic but very functional TT, this is a gem for sure. The biggest downfall is like you said…..not centralized air. Great job showcasing this bad boy Josh!

[@waynekern8471]

I don't think not having centralized air would be a problem in that small of a trailer. We had a hybrid with 2 fold out beds and a 13,500 BTU AC and despite the canvas tent beds it was able to keep it pretty cold inside.

[@DAPete418]

Always like seeing the unusual floor plans. I swear, when you sat on the bed and the bunk was folded up, i thought to myself “I would put a TV mount on the bottom of that bunk”. Then you said it. 🤣 Thanks for all the tours!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It just had the right look to me for it

[@JaxsonMcBride13]

Very unique floor plan

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Love the unique stuff. Great little camper for the weekender types. Tyfs

[@susankaskoun5100]

This looks really nice! I like the sliding bathroom door instead of swinging. For the griddle, I would make it an option, or make it attach on the outside rather than eat up cargo space. Would love to see a window in the door, and a window over the dinette. I really like the amount of counter space in the kitchen. A ladder would be nice too. I like the non-bunk version too, maybe they could do the sliding bathroom door there in the next years model. Coming in under 5000 lbs makes this or its non bunk sister top contenders for me.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I agree on the optional griddle. Ty!!

[@Bandgazebo]

Oh man this is really cool, I like the 161 too but thought that the back queen would be cool with a bunkhouse, so this is close! What would be PERFECTION is remove the slide and do the same couch/flipbunk combo opposite of each other. throw in a portable table, maybe a back door, you have an entire kids bedroom/rec room suite! Kids can play a board game in the back while mom and dad nap up front. Two full seating areas, sleeping for six, spacious kitchen and full bathroom, all in 22 feet?! TAKE MY MONEY

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

😊

[@sf8681]

Ok, frankly, this doesn't blow my hair back. At all. BUT! I loudly applaud the effort to design something that isn't cookie cutter boring that 100 other models do pretty much the same! I will always applaud the unconventional and out of the box thinking that results in these sorts of units. It might not work for me or be my idea of ideal...but it will work for someone and that's very ok. Appreciate the effort from Salem/Wildwood and you! Thanks!

[@christycurry2653]

This this is so cool!! Not a perfect fit for us but I LOVE that manufacturers are thinking!!!! Looks like a great grandparent rig for when the grands visit. They could add some shelves behind toilet in that open area to the left of the bathroom sink. Thanks for staying on top of the new designs!!! Your the best!

[@christinecowen7677]

Wow! This is a really cute trailer!! That layout is very cool too! I would totally want the grill as an option myself…need to put my Capt’n Cook Pizza BBQ there!!! 🤪 Love your videos as always! And I really appreciate all the little extras…like mentioning the ‘single crap cap’ (that name made me laugh!!!)! Thanks Josh!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I do so many of those videos - most of my "nerdisms" are just silly things that also make me laugh just enough to help me stay sane thru the day :)

[@skykeg4978]

I like the layout of this one Uncle Josh. Pros : Max use of space, single black and grey tank discharge, enclosed belly, superb dinette section, interior decor, separate rear bedroom, spacious bath for small size, no front window, large refrigerator, under 5,000 lbs total. Cons : single axel, no a/c vent for bedroom, single bowl kitchen sink, no oven, single propane tank ( no cover either ). Despite my cons, I think this is a great type for families with limited towing capabilities and I find it superior to a Pop-up as a starter RV.

[@sonnykurtz9027]

Cool, unique layout for sure. I can see it working for some folks with kids or without (big dogs on the bunk to give you more floor space). I would like to see larger gray tank & even though it's not a long or heavy camper, you know me, would like to see tandem axles for safer handling. Thx Josh! 👍😎🐾

[@jacobcounty]

Once again, I’m loving it! Wow! I think for my little 3 person family, in which my son is 17, I would go with the no bunks but I’m not sure… I see value in both. Really love these. Thanks for the video!

[@vagandoeverywhereportodosl3780]

This layout is AWESOME!!!!!. Would be perfect with a portable ac (for those that need it) and laminated with azdel! Hopefully one of the other forest river brands picks up the floorplan like surveyor or Rockwood!!! The grille should be standard but the mounting method maybe optional? I'd rather connect it to the bumper or hitch maybe? Or just use it on the camp table.

[@blueleafevirosvc.inc.2796]

I love your presentation and the outline of the unit. I appreciate your videos.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for the kind words

[@vickywittman6682]

Love it 😍 It has everything!

[@stephenr2195]

I do love to see something new, thanks for sharing.

[@oglevy01]

This is a great floor plan. What would be different, if the rear queen bed would fold up into a Murphy bed. Then that tv would be perfect there. Thank you Sir for your videos! 🙏🏻😁

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Could be awesome! I’ve only seen one brand ever try a Murphy in the slide and it wasn’t great. Doesn’t mean they all have to be that way

[@boroberson475099]

Great video and commentary, as always. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY TY

[@bw6078]

Nice addition to the Wildwood lineup that was missing from last year with the big bunks in that length. I wound up going with the Jayco 199mbs. I don't remember seeing you sweat so much Josh LOL. Your camera skills are second to none. Thanks for this one.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow.. TY for the compliment on the camera work! Would you believe I free-hand everything basically? No fancy gimbal-stuff! Just breath control and smooth walking

[@laura7053]

Looks great. Loving that they did totes to do storage.

[@stever6986]

Wow, that's a really unique floorplan. Not a fan of the "outdoor kitchen" blocking the pass-through, and the single propane tank and low CCC are deal killers, but I do like when we see RV mfgs coming up with new innovative floorplans/models.

[@randybrandenburg5364]

So cool to see a unique layout. Thanks Josh.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure!!

[@sb3424]

I love that they keep coming out with unique designs!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

FSX is easily one of the most creative/progressive brands out there But so many people see "just another stick and tin" and don't realize the fun, new, fresh ideas they're rolling out left and right

[@ratdog3055]

Small camper but good use of the space. I can see a family using this as a portable motel room while spending most of their time outside. Same reason we bought a little 19 footer for us and a big dog.

[@danginski]

Wow! Just wow! What an amazing change of pace from the traditional mini bunkhouse! Someone like Coachmen could step this up a notch and replicate this but with aluminum framing and azdel walls plus change out the slide mechanism to a rack and pinion. Adds a few pounds but would make a premium version of this floorplan.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Rack and pinion might not be possible since it could overlap with the holding tanks in the belly. Not a lot of room to give up on this little guy

[@rmccabe117]

Wow, that's a pretty unique set up! I like it!

[@zebraskin]

Not what I'm looking for but I appreciate it and think it's well done. I can see this being a winner for a lot of other people

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Josh, you are the best! This is an interesting floor plan for sure. Very entry level, but a step up from a pop up. I would definitely reinforce the dinette wether it’s used for sleeping or just dining. Nix the outdoor grill all together. They need to fine tune the bedroom, and according to Lippert at the 2022 GNR, no you shouldn’t use the slide in the closed position. And I would never travel with a full tank of water in this trailer, it would take more than 50% of it’s available weight capacity. Having said that, it might be an ok starter for the weekend camping family.

[@asj9793]

You know Josh, this is a very nice layout. I think it's cozy and very functional. I really like the Bluetooth speaker system. I would love to see this style of speakers also on the outside of campers and lower to the ground instead of the permanently mounted speakers up high under the awning. You could really eliminate the wired speakers completely and just have the charging station possibly close to the outdoor TV mount . Dual purpose , Music and TV sound how about that LOL . You also can move your music around with you without having to turn up the volume and possibly disturb your camping neighbors

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Getting rid of wired speakers is something I am all about

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Nice camper for a family. Really like the split bath especially if traveling with s family. I don't care for the bunks being right in the bedroom. The lack of central a/c is a concern in Nebraska for me. The large dinette is a good lounging space. The compact kitchen is efficient.

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Looks like it was getting a little hot the day of the filming :) Great Trailer and Video Josh

[@davenstorm7271]

Love this put me a window AC unit back in that bedroom and it's good to go !!!

[@crazycritterlady8788]

What a unique camper! Alot of seating and sleeping in a tiny space. I like it. I could make it work with my 3 younger kids. As I did with my 19ft. Camper. I feel the cooker should be standard, IF I didnt want it I could just leave it home but I know I'd be using it to make breakfast every morning, 3 kids all wanting to eat bacon, French toast, hashbrowns the griddle would be a perfect fit for me for feeding 3 bottomless pits!

[@americanrambler4972]

I am thinking I really like those neat little Bluetooth speaker sound units! I bet we will start to see those begin to replace external mounted speakers across the board. No holes, and eminently upgradable as they evolve. Heck, I bet before long, we might see LED lights and video screens, remote controls for lights and other who knows what start to show up in these things.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah it’s coming Easy to west and FSX are ahead in that curve But it’s coming

[@Dadof5]

The underside of the bunk would be a good usage for a screen for a pico projector. Some foam poster board and some double sided tape would work great.

[@poppinprimers]

What if they put a door on the rear of the camper as a second access to the sleeping quarters? I always like the second access point with the mid bath designs. Just a thought. But a very unique design on a small trailer.

[@michellemccord6301]

Pretty interesting Floorplan. I would like a different table in the dinette. I don't see this lasting long with larger ppl putting their weight on it when getting ready to stand up. I do like the counter space. I would like a window on the door. Being in TX you would have to have central a/c or 2 units. Thanks for all of the info!! Love your channel.

[@Marty48034]

Very creative. All in the same bedroom may be a deal breaker for us. I would also add I would love a big front windshield up front. The dinette is HUGE though. Awesome.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Marty

[@fasted5822]

Josh could voice animated cartoons, maybe a side hustle or career option down the road.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’d be down for that

[@jimbo5635]

That dude is doing a good job ground guiding that truck. It's small jobs like that that keep ' Merica rolling.

[@jasoncrandall73]

I love the Griddle.

[@tommwarneke396]

Sold, not so fast. Dang it. I’m 6ft 5…. Short ceilings and bath and 7.5 width. 🙈. Love the plain Jane bedroom storage!

[@FatManWalking18]

does the bottom bunk completely come out? looks perfect for a desk.

[@jdollar5852]

Unique for sure. It looks like a good design for a family. I like how they figured a way to give some counter space in the kitchen where so many units lack. No way that AC is going to work in GA or FL.

[@JohnBorgen]

I like this trailer a lot. IN fact, this would be just about perfect for much earlier in my life. Back when kids traveled with us wherever we went. It would not surprise me if this sold very well in that market.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It's a little unconventional, but when I was a younger kid growing up camping with my parents I could see this one doing the trick for us. My first camping memories were in an older, smaller no slide camper where one of those cabinets folded down into a bunk

[@pinkdragon9446]

This is very a cool and awesome uniquely floor plan. Wow just wow!! 😎🤯😎 Is there a way to get a second AC?

[@kjellmagnestubhaug2839]

This whas a realy nice one Josh 😉 But think i will turn the skylight in shower 90 dgr.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Depending on the location of roof trusses you may not be able to..

[@kjellmagnestubhaug2839]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Aha i see , did not think of that 😀

[@pennylynch4471]

Wow, a real change of floor plan! The thing I like the best about this is the change to the sleeping arrangement. It saves a lot on the length, which I prefer, just by doubling up. And let's face it, is there any real privacy in a bunk model? So might as well save the space. I'm surprised RV's aren't more cpap friendly. At least have an option, like adding a shelf or at least have the hose hole in an upper cabinet. While not at all ideal, at least it's something. I LOVE that they put the burners front and back instead of side by side! It's amazing the amount of counter space you gain. As for the outdoor griddle, I would prefer it be optional. I like the stand, I'd just prefer a grill, if anything. I don't know about no a/c in the bedroom area. When you have 3-4 people in a small area, it's going to get warm. With no vent back there, I imagine you'd have to crank it, and that would make it mighty cold when you are getting your morning coffee. Since I like to sleep in a cold room, it could be a deal breaker.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I get that some people prefer private sleeping. But man in a 5,000lb max loaded weight range this one offers a LOOOT of stuff

[@robertsitch1415]

It seems that none of the early air conditioning equipped rvs had ceiling ducts, but now it's almost expected on higher end units.

[@spiderthenimble]

An inexpensive free-floating dinofa table would be so much more attractive and usable in this model than the one it comes with. But you said it, very unique.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Easy to swap those legs out

[@resatobin4303]

Love the lay out. Need A/C for consideration. Very interesting.

[@trzam400]

Interesting video even more interesting about using the slide in road mode you think they would test that out

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

No towable brands do to my knowledge

[@Maxible]

Darn it Josh! I thought I'd picked my trailer for my family, but this one might convince me to get a slide model. 😁

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Lol sorry?

[@Maxible]

@@JoshtheRVNerd all good! 😁 Awesome video as always, thanks for all you do!

[@sharolynwells]

uh-oh!!! Look out!!! Josh is thinking!!! Run!!! 😄😄😄😄

[@salliannebrown8129]

This would be perfect for my daughter's young family. It is unique.

[@RickGoodman1911]

I'm really glad they put the outdoor shower on the non-camp side. The floorplan overview shows it on the camp side and I can't think of a worse place for it. That's the last thing you'd need is to flood out your camping den when rinsing off the dog....

[@brianhardin6243]

Needs a table with leg to help support it. Love the layout. But could use a fold down bunk in the front above dinette. Also needs an A/C in back area.

[@pamhonigford5093]

Love the Bluetooth speaker and USB ports. Who makes it? The camper is great for a small family but we need our sofa at our age. Definitely different.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Speaker is "Drive" brand or something like that. I think they're on amazon

[@seabliss22]

Wow. How cool is this!!??

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Elevendy Seven percent?

[@michaelligue3842]

I like the outside griddle , keep it 👍 .

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻 ty

[@codeman99-dev]

So one thought, an advantage of the non-ducted AC unit: The dinette can function as an office better than many campers of this size!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Interesting thought. TY

[@keithfore3852]

Awesome rv.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Man I am glad to see the warm response this one is seeing.

[@mikeholczer]

This one does check so many boxes. For the bathroom doors, I really want them to build it like the floor plan digram shows with a door to close off the toilet without blocking access to the bedroom. If they can build it like the diagram, this would 100% be the model for us.

[@crujones1021]

If they could make that bed a Murphy bed, then it would be a full dedicated living area. That would be the cherry on top.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’ve never seen an effective Murphy IN a slide but have long wanted someone to crack that code

[@1mcprime]

Hey Josh, first of all, I would like to thanks your very useful videos, today's one included! Well Josh, I am texting you from Manitoba, CA, and I would appreciate if you could give us a brief word about the Falcon FL 14 as far I am considering buy a 2018 apparently very well preserved one. Could you just let me know about your considerations regarding that small camper model, please?

[@meme13100]

Thanks nerd! 😊

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Appeals to those who have a couple kids. I saw a Wildwood SLX today on the highway but not sure of the model.

[@sayiayia4523]

This is perfect for Grandparents!!! 🥰

[@janmoline]

How about a TV swing arm mounted on the wall there under the outlets. Then with the bunk up pull the TV out and push it back against the bunk? Thanks Nerd! Lol. Hey, I picked up my 2022 ORV in December. I'm still watching your channel cause I do appreciate your straight shooting style and your questions and considerations to maximize usability in multiple situations!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I could see that

[@winchcable2282]

that one sold day of posting? getting more in? can you upgrade the steps to the leveling ones found on the Aurora and wolf pup models?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Absolutely more coming And it wouldn’t surprise me if it left already. My home store where this landed has been on fire lately

[@yourstrulybryan8134]

Josh how does this wildwood franken camper compare to the clipper ultra lite 21RBSS in terms of room and space, storage and sleeping capacity? Just curious

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

As it turns out I don’t have experience with that clipper and don’t feel qualified to weigh in on that for you

[@santabenton5762]

I love them thinking out of the box but I’m worried that someone new will load the back of the trailer where there is storage with to much weight and cause a ton of sway

[@st6795]

Love the speaker, it’s the way to go.

[@isabellmckay3385]

Does this wildlife 176 QBHK dose it come with a Murphy bed in the bed room as well as the bunks?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

As it turns out that's not something they offer. Only as shown

[@jasoncrandall73]

With Josh modeling I am getting flashbacks to the Price is Right ladies 👍😉

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Have you SEEN my legs! I could totally pull it off

[@jasoncrandall73]

Maybe wearing Daisy Dukes could help in that area? 😉

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@jasoncrandall73 don’t threaten me with a good time

[@bridgetstockdill98]

@Josh - Do you have the couples no bunk video of this model?

[@rickkrueger399]

For me, this is neat, but a no go. Don't need my grown kids in my room lol. Would like to see your pick foe best private bedroom under 8000lbs. As always great work!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'm not able to peel thru a bunch of specs to see exactly what fits into that realm, but here's a collection that might help jump start your search! bit.ly/3ceCe2A

[@matthewrice2152]

I've not personally seen anything like this where the bunks are in the same room as the primary sleeping area. I have however seen in diesel motorhome floor plans ( IE Fleetwood 44B ), where the bunkhouse is immediately behind a bedroom. Meaning, the bunkhouse takes up the entire rear wall and few feet of the motorhome, though in most cases the bunk would convert to a closet with a bar for hangers by lifting the top bunk . Both can be weird, as here you obviously have kids at your feet. In the motorhome, you could roll over and potentially be looking at them, and on a lot of the implementations I've seen in the motorhomes that put the queen on the slide , when the slide is closed ( or when there is no slide ), the kids/guests have to crawl over your bed to get out because they're stuck in the back of the coach otherwise. Would love to see Jayco do something like this by using the 154BH as a base that already has that dinette in the front, stretch it out a bit and add some Jayco twists to the plan.

[@Iberian247]

I’d like to hear feedback on how well the air conditioning works throughout the camper in hot muggy climates, like Florida or Louisiana.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I fear I lack the personal experience to be able to share for you

[@BPratto]

extra sleep room always a plus

[@oldengineer1519]

I think think this is a real nice family travel trailer. The way they did the bunks makes the trailer feel much bigger than those bunk house models with the walled bunk area. With the dinette there is plenty of sleeping room for the kids to bring a friend or two along (provided the friends aren't too big). I think the A/C adequacy is going to be location dependent. In the South I think it will have some problems keeping the bedroom area cool with the bed/bunks off to the side of the air flow. Further north and/or with adequate shade it would probably be ok except on the worst of days. My biggest concern is that the layout is not conducive to lowering humidity in the back of the trailer with the cool air going towards the back and the warmer humid air colliding with it going to the front. Maybe a semi ducted system where a couple of ducts went to the bedroom but still dumped to the front of the trailer. We had a similar situation in our first trailer and while it wasn't perfect I resolved it by adding a fan that blew across (i.e. perpendicular to) the A/C air flow. This moved the cooler air around the corner and helped quite a bit. It might work here as well. I think leaving the griddle as standard is the way to go. Add a LP connection in the same area and you would have a pretty nice little outdoor kitchen by setting up the BBQ next to the griddle. It adds some uniqueness that you don't typical see in this trailer size. I understand cost is a factor but maybe Wildwood can do like Ember does and prep the trailer for one of those collapsible ladders and make the ladder an option. With that open slide you need a safe way to get on top of the trailer to sweep away debris. To me the biggest drawback is lack of windows on the camp side with that solid door. There needs to be a clear door window with or prepped for a shade. If the starting price point is the driving factor then at least make it an option since the door cutout is the same for either type. Again I think this is a very good family trailer. It has resolved some of the family camper problems in unique and innovative ways that I feel gives them an advantage over their competition. If they can do better on the few items I list I think they will have hit it out of the park.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I started thinking about bigger hybrid campers that don’t hold air well.. like you said - their function is location dependent I think this will be similar

[@josephotto2693]

Have you ever seen a connect kz c231bhkse. If you have what do you think of it. Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I haven’t been able to get to any is stuff yet unfortunately. I am trying to get to them at some point

[@whereman1199]

Great job Josh your honesty is bar none. This is an excellent trailer floor plan, but so many corners were cut, that this fails. Your idea on the TV was excellent, BTW! Hate the AC set up, here is wild wood's crap, give us your money! Wildwood should give you the answer on travel bed mode. I bet dollar for dollar it will be NO! The slide looked all wavy like it was already delaminating. Table should have a base. Insulting on the fart fans. Thousands of dollar camper here is the cheap fan. Again excellent idea if Rockwood Built this I would buy it. Great job anyways Josh... NEXT!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx for watching jeffrey

[@Driveby-Viktum]

For a remote worker with no kids, I'd be taking the bunks out and making that a desk area. It's perfect.

[@FebruaryFilly]

Modify the 169RSK dresser into a fold-out desktop instead. Then no need to take out the bunks. Also, check out the upcoming 163RDSK. It has piqued my interest for remote work options.

[@Kristian_Saile]

Ok, I love this layout. Just sold out Freedom Express 287BHS that we loved but it was so massive it really limited what we could use it for. The desire for a small family friendly camper is high but the sub 20’ campers aren’t all terribly appealing. All travel trailers have compromises in one form or another, for a small camper like this this floor plan is great……. Except for what appears to be no pantry space. I wonder if some cabinetry above the dinette could double as pantry space for food, etc. add that and I could seriously could see us with one of these for our family of 5. Also, is there a way to run 2 20lb tanks on the front? Dual batteries? Man this is a tempting setup.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Adding batteries or a propane tank is pretty easy really

[@Kristian_Saile]

@@JoshtheRVNerd excellent, it’s hard to tell how big that front triangle is in the video. Thanks for the great content as always. Long time subscriber

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@Kristian_Saile ty Kristian!!

[@tylervanorman492]

Josh, when will you get a 2023 224BHW video up? What kind of things are new?

[@debbiejamison3883]

I like the full rear bumper to carry the poop straw.

[@waynekern8471]

Nice starter camper for people with little kids but wouldn't put teenagers on those bunks. Also wouldn't put a TV on the bottom of the top one. Think it would be angled to much down at the floor. Thanks for addressing the using the slide or not when it's in "road mode" issue even if you sort of had to give a non-committal type answer. At least it may have people think about it before trying it. Have seen a couple videos where damage was done doing that. 👍👏

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah you need to be careful occupying closed slides

[@betterwithrum]

Josh, imagine this. Swap the queen out for double bunks, extend the whole RV 4ft, give it double axles and delete the front couch, turn that into a Murphy bed with a curtain. Boom! 216QBM. Sleeps six, without using a dinette, and its SUV towable.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'm here for it. I've been trying to get builders to make something exactly like what you're describing for years. PLEASE keep sharing ideas like this!!