ONLY 5,000lbs and BIG Space Inside!! 2023 Sunset Trail 212RB Travel Trailer

[@silverace7862]

Would love to see Surveyor make this layout with the queen bed and their vacuum system 😊 Great review Josh…best in the business ❤

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow Ty Also.. you just described the surveyor 202rble. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaazoJZ9nc94i6c

[@hermanmunster8655]

This is a really nice trailer!❤ I love the baggage latch doors and the enclosed docking system. The solar package is a must and delivers adequately. A 2200 watt lithium generator with 900 watts of solar with a 13k AC with a soft start can run a few hours on AC. If you don't run the AC you can run a microwave and convection oven and AC compressor fridge for Days on just a Bluetti AC Max. Just feel like the industry can easily do more in the solar system market. Thank you for showing us this beautiful little trailer!❤ I just love it!

[@beenieweenie1986]

I am a big fan of how some companies now make awnings out of flexible solar panels(1000-1200W) and that is like an ultimate boondocking for rv's I think.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I've only seen up to 300w of solar awnings. Who is making 1k+?

[@hermanmunster8655]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Well, for me a foldable set that fits in storage is better than anything on an awning. There's wind to think about. But an inverter with batteries is what's needed.

[@marybourgeois5235]

YEP.....LOVEEEEEEE THIS!!!! L-lounge is A HUGE WINNER.... SERIOUSLY ON THE LIGHTNING 🌩 BOLT? Gotta rewatch then now! Loving trivia, seriously.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you for watching Mary

[@GergC0521]

I like it! Light, easily towable and a king-size bed, and almost 1/2 the price of the Cougar I fell in love with. A bathroom cabinet or at least some towels hooks or racks would be nice.

[@user-ed5wk4pt2i]

Don’t like slides but Love this one!! Love the L!!❤

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty!

[@dawnstraughen755]

Finally a good layout! Needs a privacy curtain.

[@briandonald]

This one checks all the boxes for me 👍🏾

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Nice!

[@charlesklaus6290]

A LOT to like about this one! And yay! no Schwintek slide! Yes to the solar package. Another great review Josh! Thanks! Needs a accessory hitch.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

fair. TY

[@GergC0521]

Definitely needs a hitch on the back. A for the bikes instead of in the camper or the back of my pickup. Does anyone make a bike rack for between the propane and trailer area?

[@AmaTXLori]

I do like this one a lot! The kitchen is great and the storage is incredible. I can tell you had a lot running around in your head when you were doing travel mode and called the bathroom door to the refrigerator door.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@roannathephoenix8561]

You called the bathroom door the refrigerator 😂😅😂. Smart rig especially because of roadmode & cargo capacity!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

i've done stupider things..

[@LeeD1000]

The wife and I really like this one. Wish it had a privacy curtain for the bed.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Fair

[@oldengineer1519]

Manufacturers need to stop with the blue accent lighting. I agree that it is nice to see the right sized backsplash behind the range. A 30 gal grey tank is on the small side if you don't have full hookups. It would get most couples through a regular weekend but you will need to do some water management to make it a 3 day'er. The corner shower is a deal breaker for us. I have always liked the "L" lounges and the storage under this one is great. I think it is a nice floorplan and would work well for a lot of couples and the occasional grandkid visit.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'm also kinda over the whole labatt blue lights lol

[@RobertGlazier]

I saw a vent in the floor at the foot of the right side of the bed. nice floor plan. Thanks Josh.

[@DoryGoldberger]

Oh good, someone else heard ventless, while looking at a floor vent. LOL

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

yeah apparently I am the one and only person that missed it lol

[@patrickhastings6421]

Shazam Batman! Winner…winner chicken dinner!

[@cmcconn100]

🎉😅

[@cmcconn100]

😅🎉😢😢😂😢 0:2❤🎉😊😢4 ❤

[@cmcconn100]

😂 0:58 😮 1:06 1:09 1:12

[@cmcconn100]

😢😮😅🎉❤❤

[@cmcconn100]

😮d❤😢😊😂😢😅😅🎉

[@geoffkeller5337]

Very nice! Thank you, Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure :)

[@braddclaybaugh6584]

Josh I didn't see a floor vent over by the king size bed, what is that?

[@GrillMarksBud-S-n-P]

I was thinking the same thing there's a vent sitting there in front of the bed interesting?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Apparently I missed one. Ty for the catch

[@braddclaybaugh6584]

Josh, I like the trailer, but is it possible to change out the latter for a longer one?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It is not but that would be nice

[@TacoTruck17]

Nice and open with king bed.

[@lisablackstock9650]

That’s a very impressive unit!! Except the small bathroom I really like this one!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY! The weight surprises me

[@GregV8]

This is one of my favorite floor plans! And this one is even lighter than the competition. Love the L lounge. I would install a projector into the middle overhead cabinet above the bed and a pull-down screen above the bar.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah the weights on these were REALLY nice

[@CatrachaCaracola]

Love the blue accent lights wish there was a privacy curtain for the bed area, love the colors

[@NickCharles]

I really like this one! I wish more floor plans had the lounge sofa option, it provides a nice space to stretch out and relax on rainy days without cutting too much into the space. And the storage on this one is great! With appropriate cargo capacity too? It's so rare to see, great on them to properly spec this camper! And the dual AC? As a florida native, YES WE NEED THIS EVEN ON SMALLER CAMPERS!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I thought that dual air capacity would really raise some sun country eyebrows

[@ANathan123]

I wish more trailers had the L shape couch as an option. I also like the table you can attach to it

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

agreed. I love those things

[@goodtobehandy]

A folding table instead of the fixed one and a blackout bedroom privacy curtain would be nice. I like it dark for sleeping.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I like it! :)

[@alh9338]

Not bragging or anything but I have been camping for 30 years and I understand things are made differently because we are all Unique Individuals. With that out of the way this thing checks every box and I mean knocks things out of the ballpark. Everything on there is almost perfect with only the very trivial subjective preferences that one would improve coming in as so minor they're not even worth mentioning. Great job guys 🍻

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s a really great model for sure

[@walkerhomevideo]

Ever since we sold our RV I have been missing having one. We had a 2018 Heartland Sundance 221RB and this would definitely be a suitable replacement for that. While I didn't care for the radius shower, they're fine for part time campers. Road mode was one of my complaints about the Sundance that this one fixes. King Bed and Power stabilizer jacks R&D'd from the Cougar, awesome! I might prefer theater seats if available (although this seating option isn't awful). Thank you for bringing this to my attention!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Theater definitely available

[@Prodigious82]

Idiocracy is such a great movie. I can't drive by a Fuddruckers without laughing. Also, you said the floor is ventless while looking at a floor vent lol

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

oh same. There's a Fuddruckers an hour south of me and I'll literally start laughing right from the gut and cannot explain what's so funny with my daughter in the car. I just say "I just saw a meme that was funny but inappropriate"

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

and yea.. apparently I somehow missed that vent entirely which is funny odd as it sounds I'm not actually personally looking at what the camera points to most of the time. I'm usually looking at the next thing I want to talk about while thinking about what I want to say while already saying stuff about what's on camera it's actually a lot

[@Prodigious82]

@@JoshtheRVNerd it happens, thanks for all the content. It's interesting stuff. Don't get too stressed out, go grab a Starbucks!

[@MichaelGalletly]

agree with you about the ladder. Would add a folding cargo rack to the rear bumper. I noticed you didn't mention and external propane quick connector. I'm assuming there isn't one? That's a shame. I mean, I could probably rig something up to connect into the propane tanks on the tongue or use 1-lb Coleman bottles, but it's a little convenience that's a a glaring omission, even without an outside kitchen. Other than that, it's a nice trailer and I do like it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Cannot recall on the lp connect. I feel like there’s one.. but would need someone on site to verify

[@MichaelGalletly]

@@JoshtheRVNerd on a re-watch, there's a propane quick connect visible (but not mentioned) at 1:33 in the video.

[@chrisv2658]

Great layout! Great kitchen with a big plus having a propane oven. Very nice.

[@RetroRobbin59]

I like it!

[@fjbz98]

Hi Josh, I don´t know if the manufacture will consider moving the ladder to the right, lower the steps so it can be accesible and will not block the Bath window as well

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

With their roof curvature they may have trouble doing that

[@asanablue]

I have always liked the counter bar at the sink area. I like this but want to see more electric in rvs. So I like anything that runs the rv without using propane.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I think the market is slowly shifting that way but we won't see "all electric" in most RVs for quite some time (if ever really)

[@jkyle01]

I really like the model. Josh, please ask Bish's to consider painting up with (and greatly improving upon) any one the crappy dealers we have here, in CT. 😗

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We are always considering expanding, but we really try to look for places that have the right local attitudes and reputations to join up. If someone is crappy now, then we don’t necessarily want to add crappy people to our team. We could probably improve it overtime but we like to have people that are the right fit come on board

[@jkyle01]

I'll be honest. I don't REALLY know they are 'all' crappy. 😆 I know I bought from a dealer who didn't give me any run-around and ny sake was a smooth process. I'm new to RV ownership, so I don't have a lot of experience with multiple dealers over a period of time, but I did shop a few and ran from the one's who were pushy. I just know you, being bish's front man, is a definite draw for any potential customer to try them out.@eRVNerd

[@tazmachine69]

The ladder in the back should be to the right of the window and if they could just move the installation of the awning to the right a little cause it seems to close to the window. I love the inside but definitely needs a cabinet in the bathroom. Also I like this small movable reading lights better than the big one above the bed.

[@brendasummers1464]

This was the perfect TT for us and still is! Two adults and 3 dogs. Bought it in 2020 and absolutely LOVE IT!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome! TY so much for sharing! What are you using to tow it?

[@brendasummers1464]

@@JoshtheRVNerd We tow it with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. I never fill the water tank prior to getting to our campsite and am mindful of keeping any additional cargo weight down to a minimum so we don’t overtax the engine. It tows beautifully here in Michigan but I’d want to upgrade our tow vehicle if we were to drive through the mountains.

[@dp4517]

My 2013 Aerolite 225RBSL has a similar floor plan but way more storage, especially in the bathroom and more kitchen counter space.

[@user-sq8fp3vr7h]

Done i think I might have to purchase one now 👍. I like it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for watchign!

[@lancehector4485]

Nice layout! The refrigerator looks a lot like a bathroom. 12:00 😂 Josh needs a nap. 😉

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I should've had a V8

[@SuzanneCriss-nv2sv]

Love this model, its very similar to my Starcraft 212fb. Except mine has storage closet in bathroom.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It's a great layout. Enjoy yours! :)

[@hailey0917]

Favorite one so far!! How is the storage in the bathroom? You always do a great job of showing the cabinets in the kitchen/bedroom opened, but sometimes not the bathroom. Love the videos!! Can’t wait until we’re ready to purchase.

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

This is a great package and one to consider for 1/2 ton. I like it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for watching! :)

[@stevez340]

I was very impressed to see so many quality standard features including an attached ladder👍plus no uncomfortable dinette💥the only real disappointment was that cheap plastic toilet, the Dollar Store 4” fart fan and no standard solar😢

[@michaelcochran8611]

Love the Idiocracy reference. Excellent movie. The camper is great, too! This is definitely in my top 5.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I can't drive past a Fuddruckers without laughing. Literally laughing

[@markfrav]

I like this layout. Well equipped. I agree with the Spideman accessibility on the ladder. We ain’t all young’uns out here. Also, maybe you should consider adding a “hide from the guhv’ment in the desert” rating on each rv you review.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

hide from the gubbermints lol

[@beckystawecki7519]

Ok let me say that I am super impressed about your Harry Potter trivia it blew me away! Nnow as for this RV I am sold on it! I do agree the bathroom could use a cabinet but perhaps the next model will include that!! Love the windows!! My 3/4 ton truck will pull this easy and it's spacious enough for the puppers, hubby and me😀😀

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol come for the rv reviews. stay for the trivia :)

[@dougclark6696]

Yeah! Good prep space in a small camper!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Agreed. Cougar's version is similarly good like that. Surveyor too actually

[@beckyspears1846]

Ehhh, looking more for the comfort of the new "go play" but at the price of a smaller camper. Def impressed with the go play models and pricing!

[@donwhittle7256]

Very nice! Now I need to find one near me.

[@ohanachemdry808]

Holy Cow 🐄 Josh.....what an awesome layout.....😮🫨😯

[@lorik5311]

Josh....at 12:01 listen to what you said...open the refrigerator? I think it's a bathroom door...lol. Great couples coach! It's a perfect travel trailer for those looking for one.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

🤦🏻‍♂️moving too fast lol

[@scottdiussa5659]

This one is really a great looking RV. We are full time in a Paradigm 382RK and we are looking for something small to actually go camping with. LOL. Something under 30ft and a total couples camper for having fun on the weekends. I'd prefer the DC fridge and a solar package but not really for boondocking. I like power jacks! That's a bonus and also the king bed since that's what we are used to currently. Josh, do you find that many full time RVers also have a travel trailer for weekend fun? I don't want to have to haul my "house" just for a couple of days of camping fun.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol the yacht and the raft style camping :)

[@scottdiussa5659]

@@JoshtheRVNerd I like that one! LOL

[@tiffanystokes5509]

“It shares some DNA”!😂You would have liked my Uncle. He was just naturally funny, he didn’t even have to try, he just kinda opened his mouth and it fell out!😂 I really like this travel trailer, especially the L shaped couch. Definitely great for a small family of four or a couple. Great video!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

that's pretty much me in a nutshell yeah :)

[@tiffanystokes5509]

@@JoshtheRVNerd 😋

[@sargencharge861]

Love this one for sure!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Me too! Ty

[@stephensiler3854]

Love this trailer! Wish the Rockwood mini included a King bed like this one.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah they top out at those true queens. TY for watchign!

[@benjamindavis4130]

I’m glad you can still open the refrigerator to the bathroom in road mode!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I try to check whenever I can!

[@greghomestead8366]

Even though we're not in the market at this time., And being retired. We would not be Interested in one quite the small., I'm glad I watched it because you talked about the battery disconnect. Which remind me to go down the barn and turn ours off. I forgot, thanks, nerd. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I still owe you so many nickels

[@greghomestead8366]

@JoshtheRVNerd Some day, when we're ready to change rvs, I'll look you up. Greg in Michigan

[@karenbarnaby80]

Love it! You know under the bed there you could go to the side and cut out a little arched opening and that could be an area for cats or a small dog, they could go in there and sleep you could put their cat food in there possibly even litter. It did look kind of deep. Plus put a little carpeting in there for them. There’s probably even enough room to possibly put in a wall so that one side could be storage and the other half could be the animals area. Then just lift the bed to clean it out.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I could see it

[@martaleary5598]

… and the trailer is awesome! 👏👏👏

[@jam5158]

I I had not just bought my StarCraft with similar layout I would buy this just for that king bed. This layout hits it out of the park.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

nice! Glad you like it :)

[@FrankF1965]

The Peter Sprinklege comment will make me buy this trailer. +1

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

hahaahah

[@sergiocastillo7210]

Your videos are always so informative and interesting. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

wow ty ☺

[@kirkg3458]

Good morning Josh. Can I make a review request? We would love to see you review the FR3 34DS from Forrest River. It's a drivable class A. We would love to get your take on it. Thanks for all you do and God bless!

[@tziporaelias302]

I love the couch!

[@josephgaribaysr4970]

I like the ladder like that. While it is a bit more inconvenient, it also help to prevent smaller children from climbing on the roof. I see a lit of people that take a 2.5 or 3 foot step ladder camping with them to make cleaning the out windows and hanging hammocks and such from trees easier. So now there is 3 uses for a step ladder instead of just 2.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's a super fair point. TY

[@MikeStJohn-du5ue]

Nice unit, great floor plan. Well executed.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY! :)

[@RVDumpStation]

I love this floor plan. Instead of that bar, I would prefer a wall for a private bedroom.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Try something like this perhaps kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn6yeH2NjNukl7s

[@IceLynne]

This is absolutely perfect!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s reaaaalllyy good

[@Uncle_Dale_Adventures]

Can you do a video in the 222rb as well please? Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I'll keep an eye out for one

[@petemcfeet28]

Love it!

[@tchrof6th]

Wow 🤩 this is really nice!

[@rsmartin68]

I'm on my 3rd Crossroads TT ( 2 Sunsets and 1 Cruiser Air ), no serious complaints. Could they be a little better? Of course, but that can be said for most brands. Oh yeah... Josh, love the geeking out on Harry Potter.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome. TY for sharing

[@timotha7]

This is a really great option for couples or singles without children. I love it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I think so too. TY :)

[@ramserr1]

Squirrel! had me snorting coffee. 😅

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

🐿

[@bigbrad3441]

This is something I would get.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

nice pick! :)

[@ilovetotri23]

Sure is light for the length! Interesting set up.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Impressively so I felt

[@kcgunesq]

Great review Josh. Definitely has a lot of positive features. Nothing against this model, but I wish more models offered an option to get one or two single beds instead of king or queen beds. I would much rather have the option to remove one bed for some trips and have a small desk and chair.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

There are a few out there but despite all the requests for twins they do not sell well. So MFGs dont do them a lot

[@CatrachaCaracola]

Nice Josh it's awesome thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure! ☺

[@user-tv8st6gu8t]

I want it the sunset rv

[@bobmiscavage4282]

Nice small RV, ladder is to short. Maybe if enough people get hurt and sue. They’ll change. Happy Labor day Josh.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I hope people don't get hurt though

[@johnnyquest8710]

Great trailer 🎉 ❤

[@patriciahogan4705]

Really nice, like everything except the shower and wish it had a murphy bed. I checked the transcript and no mention of the ceiling height.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I don't list ceiling heights on barreled ceilings since it is variant. Lot of places will just tell you "IT HAS A 6'10" CEILING!" Only at the very peak. That's snake oil sales. It has 6'6" sidewalls with a 4-5" barrel

[@patriciahogan4705]

@@JoshtheRVNerd thank you for explaining it. Your videos are always so informative.

[@pelin2562]

How about Croc Connoisseur? 😆 Like the bed size and direction, but lacking in true dining for us.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

😆

[@richardlevy7902]

You said that you can open the refrigerator door when you opened the bath room door!🤣🤣🤣😁

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah... i did...

[@DisMindy5767]

I don't think it would be too difficult to add a privacy curtain. I wouldn't run it across the vault, I'd run it straight across with some kind of curtain rod or spring rod.

[@craigwilliams1073]

Not having the door at the foot of the bed is also awesome.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Craig!@

[@micheleobrien64]

Idiocracy is my husbands favorite movie.🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙈🤣🤣

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

First time I watched it I thought it was just OK. Got a few years older, wiser, and saw it later. Realized how brilliant it actually is beneath the overly stupid jokes

[@TheDiggitydave1]

That's an awesome setup,

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

glad you like it

[@martaleary5598]

Let me tell you Josh!!! I can heir you talk about movies 🎥 any day of the week!!! Specially Harry Poter !!! You should have another KZbin on that alone!!!! 😁

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol

[@CSXcamper]

I really love this floor plan!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you like it!

[@666Wainebueno]

Hey Josh, Love the channel. Keep up the great work. Have you ever got many inquiries about double towing and what campers are best for double towing?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I have not because double towing behind a travel trailer is illegal in 48 states last I knew. Many states do allow for doubles towing behind FWs. In that case my feeling is "shorter is better"

[@Shorty592]

Make the slide out as large as humanly possible, put the bed in the slide and have a front closet.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Cougar tried that once. It was weirdly unpopular

[@MrKevinLeis]

Great under bed cat box area! Sorry, we don’t all have dogs. 😂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

fair!

[@jonnyl2001]

Really like this one but I did notice a floor vent by the bed....

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah apparently I flat missed it. Not by intent. Ty for the catch

[@CatrachaCaracola]

Cross garage lol....I like that one

[@72151]

The aluminum roof sounds good, although I don't know if that is a good thing. I don't like the rubber roofs because it seems like they always shrink over time.

[@micheleobrien64]

Yeah I'm adding it to my short list!❤😅

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

nice pick :)

[@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078]

Very interesting! Had I seen this, I probably would have bought it instead of my 2021 Wildwood 22RBS Forest River.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That 22RBS is no slouch! You did well!

[@jeffdiggs6318]

98 out of 100...??? Room to the left and right of the stove? Awesome!!! 'Short' yet roomy. Queen capable with little downside to downgrading? Checks so many boxes that it makes you want to get out your checkbook 😊

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Man that’s pretty good!

[@christinepotter7117]

I like it. I think there's a floor vent at the end of the bed? 🤔

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

yeah.. apparently i am the only person that missed it lol TY

[@mildredlackey1938]

Love it ,love it

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

:) :) :)