Tour of my new RV and initial RV life hacks

[@carlal.thompson5393]

Many thanks for sharing your RV with RV'ing Women! ~Carla from Colorado!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. Safe travels Carla!

[@Firestone1]

You will love your 19RD. Well built 4 season RV.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

I absolutely do!

[@richbowie76]

Adventurer 19rd is my favorite ! Congrats !

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thank you! I'm pretty excited about it.

[@mattconklin4026]

Super cool, 2 years later how goes it?

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

It was amazing for those 2 years. Literally no problems with it. We just sold her and downsized to a 13 ft Scamp trailer. Got a few videos on the new rig too if you're interested. She's a cutie but definitely not as good in the cold as the Adventurer is.

[@HungNguyen-he5xm]

I use my ladder to block everything on the bunk while driving. I just turn it side ways. I like what you did 😊

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Smart! I wish my ladder fit that way.

[@IanDinBC]

Late to the show, but I have owned 2 of these. Here's what I learned - first and most important take some silicon sealant or caulking and seal around the window frames, if they leak (they will) you won't be able to see the leaks, the first sign of a problem is the floor squeaking because it's rotting. The back window is the worst. Check the sealant every few months. Second, if you want to add off grid power (an inverter) a Victron Multiplus compact will fit on its back under the bottom drawer on the drivers side, and it's a perfect location for it because everything it needs is within 4 feet. The V10 is actually pretty good on gas in these units, it rarely revs high enough to really gulp down the gas, and in the late 19RD's like yours, they're virtually bullet proof, just change the oil every 10,000 k and make sure the air filter is OK. I loved our 19RD's, they're big enough to be comfortable and small enough to be driveable. Oh yes, and it'll hold 140 km/h all day.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thanks for the excellent insights friend! May all your paths be clear.

[@RVSimpleLife]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Always enjoy watching them!

[@ryanslack1202]

"Flo" I love it! The bed storage hack reminds me of a cabin bunk bed that I remember fondly. Maybe you need a turned cup on there somewhere or some embded Monkey Gold? Happy Trails on your new adventure!

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

A cross country trip to harvest some monkey gold is definitely in order 💛

[@eskieguy9355]

Very nice. It's very close to ample space the way you're doing it. I'll be looking forward to more hacks, and of course, the dog.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@lalylunssporadicchronicles6404]

Im getting this rig im done with the van…too small!!!

[@TheDudleyJames]

Looks good, hope all is well with you friend.

[@Zofirael]

hi, i'm interested in buying the same unit and i was wondering about the mpg those things can achieve... Do you have any real life mpg data to share? I would appreciate it a lot. Thanks.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. I get anywhere between 12-18 MPG depending on how empty or loaded down it is. Fully loaded with all the tanks full I've gotten as little as 10 mpg. Completely empty (nothing at all in tanks or storage) I've gotten up to 20 mpg hwy. She's small but she's got a BIG engine.

[@evanharriman5352]

I love it! Makes me ESPECIALLy want a work space so I can help make some storage solutions

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

That's the small RV life conundrum. Tools make all the difference but there's no room to store tools lol

[@kirbybooth6735]

i am in the same position as your dog, getting older. I have a travel trailer on order. Life changes, make it all fun.

[@Chuck-qi8pw]

I like this model over the Class B. However, I would not be permitted to park this in my driveway. Very nice RV. I can’t imagine how much it costs to run this beast. I live in California, the cost for a gallon of gas is $5. 😊

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Yeah she's definitely a thirsty girl. That's California for you, high gas prices and lots of rules. Worth it for those surf spots tho!

[@Chuck-qi8pw]

@ yes, for sure. A great floor plan and better bang for your buck than classic B.

[@tedira1059]

Thanks for the tour. Looks great. Sorry if I missed it but what year did you say this was?

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

2017 Adventurer 19RD

[@sharonthehuman5954]

Is this some specialty brand? Can't seem to find it anywhere online and intrigued by the short length. From what I've heard Ford is now actually charging extra for the short chassis and so that's one reason you don't see many Class Cs below 24 feet.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

It's Canadian from what I understand

[@billymustang3241]

Alp Adventurer, a Canadian brand, made for and sold by Fraserway RV. One of the few true 4 season manufacturers. They sell new and ex rentals. I'm getting one on Sunday! 😃👍

[@richbowie76]

Do you still have this ?

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Yep

[@lalylunssporadicchronicles6404]

Do you still like it?

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

@@lalylunssporadicchronicles6404 I love it. Taking it cross country again this summer.

[@rudyperez6272]

🙌🙌🙌

[@RMW-111]

🚐 🎉

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

🛣️🚦

[@mbeutel5854]

ujointoffroad can make it 4x4 if you're interested. It's pricey, but will get you out further.

[@BackcountryDirtbag]

Thanks for the tip!