This is one I'd consider for MY OWN family! 2025 Surveyor 260BHLE Bunkhouse Travel Trailer UNDER 30'

[@stevev7191]

I like my outdoor kitchen, it reduces the amount of wear and tare from in and out trips

[@janehargis9301]

I love this bedroom! To me, it stands out from other trailers in its league. The brass toned handles add a nice spark. It’s just well done in every respect. (Black power outlets again. Sigh.) Storage throughout is great. Kitchen has remarkable space. I love the bike and kayak storage. Josh, you spoke of a preference you had for a plug on the wall at the far right end of the kitchen counter replacing the overhead/ under cabinet mount. I agree. Working with dangling cords is awkward and unsightly though I get it that sometimes you just have to put them in that way. In this case a wall mount seems like the best option. White outlet cover por favor? Tankheaters, TPMS, 4 wheels down, a built in vacuum, wow! I love this.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah, I am telling you this is a brand people sleep on and I think it’s a mistake

[@stevez340]

This floorplan would be totally awesome💥💥💥with the comfortable residential sofa or theater seating “option” for the 100 year old diner booth dinette👍

[@lizlewark3688]

I love this one. I’m with you on getting rid of the booth and stick in a couch, recliner seating. It’s just us two old people. I would take out the top bunk and the half of the lower bunk and use it for storage.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty!

[@Brigand231]

Not a bad rig, I'm sure some folks will feel right at home in one of these. It doesn't quite feel like home to us, though. Thanks for the tour, Uncle Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’m not trying to be critical, but I am curious… Does it actually NEED to feel like a home?

[@Brigand231]

@@JoshtheRVNerd For us, yes. We intend to use ours for weeks on end; maybe even months at a time.

[@andrewt4427]

I would just get rid of the dinette all together, go with theater seating and making the dinning bar in an L shape. Seat 4 at the dinning bar. Would have the room with theater seating I think. Excellent floor plan.

[@jenniferperkins4529]

Wow, this one is perfect!! I agree, definitely would switch to the sofa or theater seats.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty!

[@jenniferperkins4529]

I keep watching this video, and absolutely love this camper! I am going to message Bish's to see the price. Awesome video as always Uncle Josh!!

[@justme55124]

I really like this one! I love the counter seating and the bedroom door being centered instead of off to one side make those cramped for space bedrooms feel so much bigger. Real nice amount of bedroom storage! I DO wish they had a place for a trash can. I know it seems like a small thing, but, let's face it. Everyone has trash they need to get rid of. No one wants to have their trash can just sitting out getting in the way!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Right?!

[@Erin-Thor]

We preferred when eating outdoors, to prepare the food inside, and bring it outside to eat. The one exception was grilling burgers, hot dogs, or steaks. But finding campgrounds with grills was not hard, so we eventually just left the outside kitchen at home and used the space for storage.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Love this input

[@NG-fg6qf]

That electric dustpan would make traveling with my dog and cat so much easier.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I could totally see that

[@JandAReview1]

The drawer storage in the bedroom is Great! Thank you Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you like it!

[@jetdriver]

Nice trailer with a very well thought out layout. I like that you can option into 50A service as that’s a must for me in a trailer like this. I love the bar as it means you could still feed four without having the dinette. I’d order theater seats every time. Lots of very well thought out storage. I like the built in vacuum as an option but honestly if I were the manufacturer I’d delete it. I don’t think it provides enough value to be worth it. The under bunk area needs some tie down rings so that you can secure stuff like bikes that you’re storing there in transit. Re outlets in the bunks my vote at the moment is for 110v. You can plug a charger into one of those but if they give you a USB-C plug and your cable is USB-A it’s not very helpful. Given that we are in the midst of a move to USB-C as the standard I’d be sticking with 110 until things settle out a bit more. We have a camp kitchen and love it. The factory 2 burner stove was useless but I set up my Blackstone right next to the camp kitchen and I love having it. I also replaced that gas 2 burner with a plug in induction cooktop which is opening up new ways to use it since it got enough power to heat stuff. I love having the outside fridge for drinks as well. I grew up with a drink cooler that lived outside the trailer for drinks etc and while I bought coolers to do the same thing I’ve quit carrying one since with the outside fridge I just don’t need it. Some thoughts on towing. There is a persistent myth that you need more truck for towing in a place like the Rockies. But think about it. A gas engine HD and a top spec gas engine 1/2 ton generally make about the same power. The HD has bigger brakes but it’s also a much heavier truck in its own right and thus needs more brake surface for the same level of performance. What the HD truck buys you is stability. You don’t need that stability climbing a steep grade since your slowed down. You need it at highway speeds especially if it’s windy or on a 2 lane where you’re doing 60 and so is the semi that goes by heading the opposite direction. So even in MI a trailer like this will really benefit from a HD tow vehicle as the trailer won’t be able to move it around near as much at highway speeds. I see a trailer this size as being on the border. It can be safely towed by a 1/2 ton especially with something like the ProPride for a hitch. But it’s going to be much more relaxed experience when towing with a HD truck. Great work as always.

[@teresadilworth1339]

This one is Awesome! One of the best I've seen. Your right, it checks all the boxes! I would choose the sofa option - love the counter & stools, all we would need. Love the cargo area option for kayaks! The oven and all the storage space! Kudos on this one! Thanks for your great video!! 😜

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure! Ty

[@crazyman3157]

Definitely checked all the major boxes for my wife and I as well as our 3 kiddos. Huge fan of the options for the seating area, make it what works for you is a huge benefit. 👍🏻👍🏻 I personally agree Josh, a way underrated brand, a brand that gets what people want at an affordable price with options that fit the needs of each customer.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yes! Exactly

[@Moserkr]

Very similar to the keystone cougar 1/2 ton 25dbswe. I wish you would review that one as I own it and find the floorplan is better than this one. King bed, better kitchen layout with more storage, better tv position, feels bigger with the layout and curved ceiling, similar color scheme. Bought it from Bish's because of your channel and I was impressed by the customer service.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's a western-built-only model and I've just never had the good pleasure of bumping into it If I do, then she'll get the full treatment

[@judithmoore7892]

I’m with you, I’d order it with a sofa. Also, the little TV is adequate for us.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Judith

[@NG-fg6qf]

I'm not really a camper so I eat out when it's too hot to cook inside. I really like this layout but the Ember would suit me better because I could reclaim that outdoor kitchen spae as indoor storage space.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I do like that flex function design

[@michaelligue3842]

This could be the one 👍👍 I like a dinette for game night !

[@stormraven4183]

"I'm the talker, she's the doer." Gee, never would have guessed 😂. I do want to meet your wife someday. I'm guessing she and I have a lot of camp-wife tips to trade ❤

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol hush

[@martaleary5598]

Love the floor plan but I would swap the tv location over to the microwave spot and yes I understand the stove would have to move as well… but it makes more sense if a recliner or sofa would be instead of the dinette 😃

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thankfully, they do still offer that as an option

[@texillini1]

1) Another fine job uncle Josh. 2) Definitely an excellent first camper purchase, but does it qualify for the second one purchased the first time around? Hmm 🤔 3) In my KZbin channel research I believe that I had watched a video on a Canadian company who builds Arctic campers that are tested and rated for -50 degrees or more. I don’t recall the name or price; probably about $100k 4) Love the spare on the rear. What does the S and V on the cover stand for on this surveyor? 5) Park Princess 👸 Hahaha you crack me up 😂

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah sv is their company designation

[@JessicaEngle-l1o]

Thanks Nerd! This is a really nice layout and execution for a family.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you like it!

[@gabriellefletcher6751]

Wow, thanks so much for the tour! This is close to what my family is looking for. We’ve prioritized our needs are two separate sleeping areas (one with bunks), outdoor kitchen, and 1/2 ton towable. If anyone has suggestions for a 22-24ft or lighter in weight option that would be amazing!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Are you targeting a "22-24" model number or 22-24ft actual length? I ask only because that will completely change any recommendations If you're seeking 22-24ft actual length, then those will almost all be single axle RVs If you're ok with a 22-24 model number, then you're going to continually bump into versions of this layout from other builders Check the links in the description if that's the case

[@geoffsatterfield4858]

I am what you call gravity friendly, so I have no problem using that cargo door to access the bathroom at a rest stop if necessary.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol perfect t

[@billmonroe7328]

Pretty nice. Only knock for me would be add grey tank capacity in a BH, but keep the R&P slide and add a power tower to the kitchen to replace one of those under cabinet power outlets.

[@billmonroe7328]

Alternative, petition MI state parks to add std sewer hookup.😅

[@billmonroe7328]

BTW, this is gow far I go on dealing with low grey water capacity in MI state parks.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXioe36wrKmearMfeature=shared

[@billmonroe7328]

The things I have seen in MI state park restrooms are unseeable. Those custodians deserve hazard pay after holiday weekends.

[@billmonroe7328]

I'm literally paying 40 to 50k to NEVER see those things again.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

What capacity seems correct to you?

[@kmccoy1601]

If you don’t want to use the outside kitchen make it a pet area, or a place for the kitty litter box(es)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@lauratopliffe8179]

I think this will work! ❤

[@brianjrichman]

I wonder if we could fit our 12' kayak in that storage space?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Our local teams may be able to measure that and verify for you

[@chriscalvin5083]

Good video Josh

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brianjrichman]

Outside cooking? We have a shelf to clip on and you put the grill onto. We use a Blackstone grill by the way. Used about 10% of the time. Would I pay more to have one? Not on your life. I know some people cook outside all the time and THAT'S OK, BUT NOT EVERYONE DOES.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

True Ty

[@trekster9269]

Why make the counter so high? Just make it level with the kitchen space, more real estate for prep work and dining.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I actually agree

[@shawnbyars3618]

Love your videos! Where does the bunk ladder go for travel or not being used? Wish they had a ladder on the back of the camper. Or is it ladder prepper? Love this camper with sofa option for sure. Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

For travel, I just slide the ladder under one of the bunk mattresses

[@Patricksmancave]

Like this! Thank you.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Our pleasure!

[@Apexcamperman]

That’s a camper I would consider if we were to upgrade.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I genuinely do like it

[@Peter-Mountain]

Josh - the next time you look at this trailer please take an extra look at the outdoor kitchen. On my 2023, which appears to be unchanged, the included outdoor griddle doesn't fit properly on the slide. First, the unit doesn't fit on the slide with the griddle pan attached. Second, the holes don't line up with the griddle base. It simply doesn't make sense!

[@Peter-Mountain]

Add: try closing the kitchen with the griddle attached.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Nobody probably told you you need to flip the griddle pan upside down onto the griddle, which reduces its overall height and allows it to slide closed

[@Peter-Mountain]

@@JoshtheRVNerd You’re awesome Josh. That worked!

[@SunnySummerCloud]

I like this but we are looking for something that a F150 max tow package can pull. We are looking for a dinette and theater seating. The catch is I want the theater seating to look at something other than the dinette. Ideas?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Something like these perhaps? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Gqcqx5mZZjbpI

[@Cowboy47]

#RVNerdHerd 😊 🎉 😊

[@mommasonthemove9144]

From my experience, the camp kitchens are useless. The height is usually too high to be practical and the grill things usually suck. I’m 5’9” for reference.

[@grantmanes1127]

Theater seats instead of the tired ole dinette.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

👍🏻

[@stevev7191]

Generally can the tri fold hide a beds fit an adult comfortably ?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

They are close to the size of a residential full bed if that helps

[@bryanharger6565]

Great kitchen, nice bedroom and decent bathroom. At 8' wide with the slide open what is the max width? I cant verify the depth of the slide.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

11ft open with slide

[@didibolter9362]

"Head em up Move em out"! 😂😅 🐃🐃🐃 I ❤ LOVE ❤ that reference to "Rawhide" Uncle Josh, Thank you! 🤠🐃🐃🐃🐎🐎🐎 I wish that manufacturers would make RV's for Senior Citizens. They make them for Solo Campers, Couple Campers and Family Campers, why not for Senior Campers? We're people too. 👵🧓🧑‍🦳👩‍🦳👨‍🦳 Great job my friend! ❤ I sure appreciate you!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Take care and give everyone my love, thank you Uncle Josh! ❤ Your friend, Didi, ❤🤗🤗🤗😀👋❤️

[@applejacks971]

🥺❤❤❤❤

[@myrandabrown]

Surprised at how much storage is in that bedroom

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah, they are doing a really good job of that right now

[@BobKeefe]

It looks nice and bright. But where do the kids store their clothes?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Same question I have for almost any bunkhouse really. Most are lacking in storage until they get north of 35ft

[@tooshay7396]

add WD in bunk/storage area. it checks the boxes. start 'pairing' SUVs to your RV. (name em) .not just trucks please

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Or SUVs are more appropriate I do tend to mention them. There are very few SUVs that actually have the payload rating to handle this trailer once loaded with cargo and a family in the vehicle so it’s not something that I typically get into on an rv like this

[@samfalcon1256]

Would like it with out the bunks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Try this one. It’s basically the same layout, but the bunks are literally removable from the factory. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajWqXd8n6xmmdU

[@CheriL25]

I don't like the vent out into the awning space.

[@GaryBrownrigg]

#Nerdherd is the word!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

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[@GaryBrownrigg]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshhaldeman3316]

Will u be at the hershey rv show?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Most likely not. Slim chance I could be there one day

[@joshhaldeman3316]

@@JoshtheRVNerd darn ok

[@ronaldbailey5407]

I won't buy another RV unless it has an outside kitchen. No stale cooking smells, more fridge storage space. you can double up on meal prep, someone cooking inside, one outside.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Respect. TY Ronald

[@HughSteckel]

I would take the bunkhouse out and put in a computer table.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Try this one. You can do literally that without actually modifying factory stuff. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajWqXd8n6xmmdU

[@ernieheinemann6951]

Hi Josh, nothing to do with this video, but do you know if or when the Brinkley lighter weight model is coming out ?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’ll be recording their smallest fifth wheel to date tomorrow actually. Regarding any lightweight trailers, I don’t currently have insights I can share.

[@ernieheinemann6951]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks Josh, much appreciated. Ernie

[@user-ti3nu3ni8c]

Hey would it be possible to enlarge the rear door to carry a bike , I don't like toy haulers, possible to get an answer to this thank you

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Not as this is built. But ember had a design that may work for you m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ3YdppnqNOFg80

[@robkthycarter]

Trying to decide between this and an Ember 22ETS any thoughts?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Man they’re the same layout I guess.. do you care about the removable bunks?

[@robkthycarter]

It seems that we would be getting more bang for our buck with the Surveyor (outdoor kitchen, solar, central vac & rack & pinion side) but would we be giving up some overall quality? Also not finding much to compare the AC units.

[@laura7053]

🎉#NerdHerd

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx Laura

[@billhughes4731]

Outdoor griddle / grill -- yes. Outdoor fridge -- I can walk 10 feet to the fridge inside, these are wasted space for me and I'd rather have more inside storage.

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

You know on travel days the outside fridge comes in handy.

[@Natalie13K]

We love our outdoor fridge!

[@chelu4u]

Man it was going good until you closed the slide

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s why I take the extra time to show those extra details other people don’t so you know if it’s the right one or not