260MLE is my favorite of the bunch here. Feel like a lot of these are just too big for two people, but I'm weird and I like 5th wheels around 30ft personally.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Dude. Same.
@NickCharles3 ай бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd Ha, good to know I'm not the only one! What I really like about that 260MLE is that they give you all the "good" stuff in the smaller package. Nice sized shower? Check. W/D prep? Check. Full height wardrobe? Check. King size bed option? Check. Excellent counter space? Check. Coffee bar and full sized pantry? Check. **Ceiling fan???** Also check. It's crazy what they fit in there, and they still give you 2,000+lbs of cargo capacity! This is currently the number one floor plan on my short list right now for a full timing stint I have planned soon, and it's easy to see why!
@anthonygraham29563 ай бұрын
Agreed that's why I bought one
@mrsteve45693 ай бұрын
Same
@charlesklaus62903 ай бұрын
Interesting video but I don't consider 35 to 40 foot 5th wheels as being "couples models". 28 to 32 foot seems more like a couples model.
@casskit95023 ай бұрын
But there is more $$$$!!!! In the bigger ones. And guess who is selling--/
@gingerzoe24313 ай бұрын
Great video editing. Hit the highlights and lowlights quickly. And enthusiasm is underrated. Firm 🤝
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
wow TY. I appreciate that
@joelyons71863 ай бұрын
I gotta tell you, this Jayco Eagle 28.5 RSTS is fantastic. We bought ours in 2022 when it was an "HT". We've been from one end of the country (South Carolina) to Nevada, with plenty more trips planned and every time we walk into it, we just can't believe how much we love it!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
It's still their most popular FW as far as I know
@tonybrinson5643 ай бұрын
Do a video on smaller fifth wheels 26 to 30 ft . For us no dinette is needed or if we have to have one make it a table for 2 , full queen bed works, nice bathroom or at least a decent sized shower . And winning lottery numbers so I can afford a new one ,lol
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Solid idea.. going to put that on the list and hopefully have time to get to it
@johnf78342 ай бұрын
Being a 6'6" man myself, my pick of the litter is the Forest River Sabre 37FLH because of the front living, HUGE bathroom in the rear and lots of headroom. Only con about it is the small propane tanks but other than that it's perfect.
@JoshtheRVNerd2 ай бұрын
as i recall they also offered space for 30lb tanks if you wanted to buy them aftermarket
@EMT5073 ай бұрын
I would love to see a Toy Hauler list, I am going to moving to FT living in the next 6 months or so due to work. I'll have to have a TH due to what I need to carry for work. Love your videos and your honest options on what to truly expect. I plan to travel for Houston to Coldwater to get my RV.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
TY
@gaildudlicek8903 ай бұрын
“If that jelly ain’t your jam” and “memberberries”. You crack me up! All of those that you’ve shown are really nice. I couldn’t find one that I didn’t like. Each has great features, and they all are beautiful.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
wow awesome! TY :)
@stevez3403 ай бұрын
Some of the must haves for us are an attached ladder for roof and slide maintenance, theater seating, a “two way” fridge for off grid camping, no “Denny’s” diner booth dinette, no cheap plastic toilets or Dollar Store 4” fart fans and a true queen bed👍👍👍
@robertcolpitts45343 ай бұрын
Mostly I'm seeing those 12v reefers instead of the good, old, reliable "two-way' reefers. If I buy one of these under 30' 5ers it won't have any 12v or "residential" fridges.
@johncavender980022 күн бұрын
My wife and I have been looking really hard at the Forest River Riverstone 425FO. Thanks for the video!
@rvail1363 ай бұрын
Great video, Josh. I like the smaller/est 5th wheels the best. #NerdHerd
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Me too!
@GeeksOnDuty-RV3 ай бұрын
I am falling for the later 2023 and 2024 East to West 365RK - Has the nightstands
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I’ll have to peek at them Ty for the intel
@wgreenjr813 ай бұрын
Forgive me Josh, this question is unrelated to the video at hand but I have spent a considerable amount of time on google and can't find the answer. Are there any industry stated numbers for what different types of RV's can handle for wind speeds while set up. We spent the weekend at a campground with pretty high winds, 25 mph sustained and gusts to 45 and at times it was pretty unsettling. Are there any industry standards as to when you should bring in slides for rigidity? Wind speed where higher damage is possible? When googling, most information defaults to while traveling or hurricane/tornado conditions. Appreciate all your work and any insight you may have.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
No worries. Topic of question and video need not be related! I've never seen/heard of wind speed ratings for RVs nor best practices for things like slides. now you got me wondering...
@tomstrickland55043 ай бұрын
Happy memorial day to everyone....thanks Josh for all you do
@Erin-Thor3 ай бұрын
Happy might be the wrong word for this day. 🫡
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
TY Tom
@scott07633 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! We have been waiting for a video of top fifth wheels for couples, or a so-called ‘bunk house free zone’. All good choices with much to offer. Now I just have to upgrade our truck!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
TY Scott!
@didibolter93622 ай бұрын
But Uncle Josh, you are! You are the ONLY guy that runs a camera and looks at RV'S!! 😊 You are the ONLY one that I would trust, you are also the ONLY one that's intelligent about these RV'S and other things as well!!! You are TRULY the ONLY one that I would BUY from!! So there Uncle Josh! 😊 YOU are THEE BEST Uncle Josh, and I KNOW IT! ☺️ Remember, THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS 💯 % RIGHT!! 😃 👍
@JoshtheRVNerd2 ай бұрын
You're the best!
@didibolter93622 ай бұрын
@JoshtheRVNerd I don't know whom are you talking to, but, if it's me, I sincerely thank you! I think and BELIEVE that YOU are the BEST!! ❤️ 🤗🌹🤗🪴🤗⚘️🤗
@BigDaw773 ай бұрын
2 months ago we just bought the 23 316RLS and absolutely love it. Kids all grown up and bought it for us. Cougar makes it look good inside and out. They do seem to have soft floor but as a 6'3" guy I'm comfortable besides the chairs. Those recliners are not meant for tall people but couch works fine for me. Keep up the great videos Josh you help so much!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
By soft floor do you mean you can feel it moving under your feet? That's not something I really see from them but I'm just a smidge smaller
@BigDaw773 ай бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerdya it's just beenlike I'm certain spots I feel like I step and it is like squishy, but again I should say I'm 6'3" and not your normal person so might be more me than the camper 😂
@sweetbear3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest reviews. Your input definitely helped my wife and I on our camper journey. We recently purchased a Midnight Edition 290RLS and can't wait to pick it up in the coming week. I think it is perfect for a couple and gives the ability to bring the grandkids for some quality time.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I'm kinda jealous. It's funny when the 290RLS first came out I wasn't really on board with it. But that model has really grown on me over the years
@Erin-Thor3 ай бұрын
❤ While my truck can’t tow these… those that have desks just might make it worth upgrading! 💙 If you get bored… I’d love to see a top 5 (or ?) of lighter shorter toy haulers.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Several toy hauler requests. I WANT to fulfill them but just not sure I see enough haulers to properly do them justice
@Toddstjohn3 ай бұрын
When, O when are Cougar and Jayco going to eliminate the toe stubber kitchen slides? Is it just me that Cougar trails the field in cargo capacity?
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Unsure on the kitchen slide. I've heard talks. Haven't seen it happen. Not sure the status Cougar CCC varies by model. Some are excellent. Some are light for sure
@sunnyd33683 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh!!!! Cougar 260MLE still my all time fav.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
It's a beast!
@Snowman1193 ай бұрын
We had a chance to look at the Cougar 260MLE in person about a month ago. We share the same enthusiasm of this unit as you. Had a hard time getting my wife to leave. We both appreciated the layout. Works great for us to snowbird in while working remotely. Ordered a F350 that goes into production next month and will definitely revisit it once the new truck arrives.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
ooh nice pick!
@jq11263 ай бұрын
We bought a GD 270BN last Oct. and love it so far!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Awesome Ty! I like that layout
@Patricksmancave3 ай бұрын
Love all of the campers! Please make more of these videos! Have a good day!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Will do! TY
@nrolled28883 ай бұрын
Thank you! How about a best 5 of real bunk/ 2 bedroom campers? Maybe a mix of Fifth and Bumper pull? We’re just torn on what to get, so many good choices. With a 2 yr and 4 yr old we need to close the door 😅.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Full family privacy models... let me think on it. If I have time I might see what I can do but schedule pretty full recently
@Jeff-and-Joe3 ай бұрын
My all time favorite is the Solitude 345GK. Discontinued in 24, but maybe Grand Design will bring it back after this frame fiasco is behind them. Camp side windows, telework desk, counterspace on both sides of range, dishwasher prep, big shower, east/west bed, walk-in closet (sort of), all under 40 feet and maybe 3/4 ton towable. I don't know of any other floorplan like it, but if there is one that has a better frame, I would gladly upgrade to a 1-ton to tow it!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I did like that model. Funny you mention it
@trcknwolf3 ай бұрын
Gotta say Josh, the wife & I like the Paradigm 375RD & the Pinnacle 38FBRK. These two 5th wheels check off ALL the boxes on our list. Unfortunately, we'd have to upgrade our current older Dodge Cummins diesel truck to a larger unit to safely pull either.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
It's good you know that though. Safety first
@HikeCacheRepeat3 ай бұрын
Sierra 3370RLS... My husband and I will be going full-time at the end of the year, and that's what we've chosen.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I'll have to peek at it
@PolarBear007773 ай бұрын
I will stick with my Flagstaff 8528RKWS They did everything just right in that one!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
you wont hear me argue about rockstaff doing good work
@CityMedic3 ай бұрын
What about best 5th wheel toyhaulers? Could you do one of those videos please?
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I'm 100% willing but not sure I've seen enough recently to really be able to say "these stuck out to me the most" They're just not something I get my hands on as often Super good idea.. Just not sure I have enough input to make the output
@EverythingRVbyPat3 ай бұрын
Hey Josh, How about doing one with Fifth Wheels under 30 feet? And I am really surprised you didn't have anything made by Forest River on the list. But this is a great comparison and a great list. Thanks again, Pat
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
oooh good idea TY
@gregheath41353 ай бұрын
I would love to see a review of the new sporttek 335VIK from venture
@MrRasctwa3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video, so thank you for that. What I would love to see your list of truck campers, the ones that rest in the bed of a pick up truck and toy haulers
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Love the idea - I'm just afraid I don't see enough to properly do a video like that justice I do have a truck camper playlist here with a handful I have been able to capture though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbEYo2DjNChm5Y
@MrRasctwa3 ай бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank you RV Nerd. I was thinking bigger, Lance, Northerlits for long bed pick up trucks for example but its okay. I still enjoy watching your intrduction to new products as they become available ☺
@campnut60763 ай бұрын
We are on our second year of having a Salem Hemisphere 286RL. We love it thus far, it's small enough we can get into most state parks but large enough if you get a couple rainy days, my spouse can find some space when I drive her nuts. 🤔🤔. My 2 gripes are, it has too low of cargo capacity, the new model is nearly identical but with lighter axles and 1K heavier cargo capacity. Doesn't make sense to me. Second gripe is the steps to the bedroom needs a handrail for us older folk with bad knees.
@bettyblum97943 ай бұрын
Are you guys doing to get class c ?😂❤
@happygil783 ай бұрын
Josh, could you create a top 5 couples for remote working?
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Hmm... I'll have to think on what might populate the list. My schedule is starting to get full up with MFGs releasing new things and inviting me for early looks but I'll see if I can find the time. I just dont' want to promise it and fall short on time
@susanjspaulding3 ай бұрын
*LOVE this Cougar and the Paradigm* !! #JoshTheRVNerdAtBishsRV
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
TY Susan!!
@alanking61733 ай бұрын
i want the most lite weight 5 wheel that i could pull with a half ton pickup , a true half ton 5 wheel camper
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
The industry really needs to start building for that
@jasonnoble21943 ай бұрын
What is that wildwood behind you as your ending the video?? It has no rear campside slide ... cannot find that on their website Josh
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Not sure which that was. I know only that the slides were closed
@danajohnson34263 ай бұрын
so far my preferred fifth wheel is forest river impression 235rw
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I do like that layout! Saw one last year here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl7FpWeQjaeArsU
@chuckhicks57443 ай бұрын
Montana 3857BR is nice couples coach especially with the legacy package my wife’s want lol!
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I'd never turn my nose up at a Montana
@Tom-Fisherman3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I was a buyer until I saw a cable slide system that nobody wants that nobody else uses to death except cougar.
@sitchad3 ай бұрын
Brinkley Model Z 3400 all the way.
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
☺
@thumpmom3 ай бұрын
Me too! We bought a Z3100 and love it!
@ronhanish3 ай бұрын
Love to see a bathtub 😃
@JauntJunkies3 ай бұрын
Saying your mother challenges the gvwr is a bold statement 😂
@laura70533 ай бұрын
🎉#NerdHerd
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Ty!
@jimmelton9863 ай бұрын
IMHO KZ 240rkd is #1
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I'll have to look it up. ty for the intel
@AndreaT-pm6dk3 ай бұрын
Josh! Are you located at Longview ? I'm 40 miles from there I'd like to come and meet you .....
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
One of our stores in southern michigan is where I call home. I'd love to meet you but haven't had the opportunity to make it down there
@AndreaT-pm6dk3 ай бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd 😔 ok.. I won't be going to Michigan anytime soon .
@Cowboy473 ай бұрын
#RVNerdHerd 🎉 😊 🎉
@robertpahlowjr42573 ай бұрын
Arctic Fox is never included. We've had nothing but pleasure with our 27-5L .
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I have NOTHING but respect for what Northwood does and you'll see I speak quite highly of them when I get a chance to review a few (though it's been far too long). this list though focused on RVs I would personally consider owning. It's not a "best of the best" sort of thing. Northwood builds stuff beyond my more casual needs. They're definitely more "industry grade" by comparison
@treewooten7643 ай бұрын
Has there ever been a 5th wheel with the kitchen in front
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
yes they're simply less common. Here's an older video of one kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpC6ioZpm9-LiJo
@GaryBrownrigg3 ай бұрын
Damn, now I wish I'd bought a 3/4 ton... 😂
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
funny how that goes :)
@ronhanish3 ай бұрын
What size trucks needed to haul those?
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
I usually get into towing on each of the full length reviews
@joevasquez17763 ай бұрын
Who makes their frames?
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Lippert is pretty much the only frame maker in almost all mainstream fifth wheel production. Only a handful of lower volume / niche builders do anything else
@reneedickerson44893 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@debraherring-fallert57843 ай бұрын
I wish that someone would actually design a true 1/ 2 ton fifthwheel. With electric cars and trucks, the behemoths won't work for everyone......
@JoshtheRVNerd3 ай бұрын
Yeah the hitch weight is really the challenge
@freeian23 ай бұрын
Escape?
@bobfrank1376Ай бұрын
316 rls
@JoshtheRVNerdАй бұрын
👍🏻
@SliderFury1Ай бұрын
How the hell is a 41 foot 5th Wheel for "couples"? 😂
@JoshtheRVNerdАй бұрын
Pretty easily really. Doesn’t include extra sleeping spots
@jdmrestor3 ай бұрын
Yea.....all sitting on a tin foil Lippert frame ! Just more junk being produced by the RV industry.
@robinlondrow92633 ай бұрын
That is true but the RV industry has started a new five year transferable warranty on that. Josh did a video on that. So the industry is catching up.
@Viz1-txredisright23 күн бұрын
Our 2020 and 2023 have been fine with a lot of travel miles so far.