As an insurance appraiser, I look at at least 30 trailers a year with water leaks. Usually only one or two are aluminum sided. More expensive doesn't always mean less susceptible to leaks in my experience. Filon sided trailers have there issues too, depending on the manufacturer. Jayco is one of the more affordable units that don't usually have as many issues because of the way they vacuum press their filon skins to the backing board.

Let me know when you review a used trailer for dads in the middle of a nasty divorce and are camped behind his buddy’s plumbing shop in an industrial park

I had a camper with this exact layout back in the 80's. I lived in it during my junior and senior year of high school. It was an old 60's model camper. It was very comfortable for one person to live in full time.

Thanks luke combs for the review!

trailer costs 14k USD

Years ago when we bought our first trailer, which seemed to be riddled with problems, I was speaking to an older guy at the dump station of the park we were at ( it's like gathering around the kitchen at parties - everyone meets at the dump station ), he had a giant, triple axle 5th wheel that my truck and trailer would have fit inside. After talking about the issues we were having, his response was; " they're all shit, doesn't matter the size, the brand or price - they are all built the same way". He said what you do is find the floorpan that suits what you want, then go find a dealer will look after you, because you are always going to have problems. A good dealer is more important than price, or features, or any of the flashy stuff that makes you buy it. This trailer being a Forest River product was likely built in the same factory as our Wolf Pup 16FQ - it's the same floorplan, with a few different features. I think you're a bit off on the aluminum siding though. There are far more cases of the fibreglass sides delaminating because of water seepage, that with the aluminum siding which mostly the same as what's on people's houses and is how trailers were built for many decades. It's only the last 25 or so years that the smooth sided fibreglass (or Azdel I think?), trailers have been around. Do a video where you take a trailer camping, from picking it up, parking at the site, hooking up everything, travelling with it - all that stuff.

After learning the "affordable price" I realized I am much more poor than I thought

I like this guy, most down to earth, straight up no nonsense. Thanks for the review.

Love how honest he was about the cons of the trailer

I love your style. Its refreshing. You give it to us in plain language. The good and the bad. Wasted 2 years searching other channels. Could have made up my mind by now if I had discovered you sooner! And thanks for telling us the price!!!!

That's about 10k more than i expected.

That was one of the best walk throughs i've ever seen and i've watched a lot of these and thank you for giving us the current price other places act like we're going to hold them hostage if they give us a price and it changes before we buy like we don't understand how sales work! lol

You're a fantastic entertainer, salesman and teacher. Keep up the great work!

Not going to lie this rig is pretty nice for it price! I appreciate videos like this: affordable trailers for everyday people.

Really pleased you guys are reviewing campers finally.. I'm looking to buy so this is a great help fellas, much appreciated!

This guy gives great reviews. Straight and to the point.

My favorite TFL guy.

Great job! Finally a RV video I can watch and enjoy

I would love to see truck bed camper reviews as well

Well I’m glad to see some videos on this type of RV I owned many and my current Jayco is similar to this and it’s the best choice I’ve made. The other thing I like about these style RV’s is that you can watch for certain layouts and models choose what you like and haggle haggle and haggle because unlike other vehicle RV’s of a certain type these can be had for at least 20% off a sale price, at least, and try to find the one you want as a leftover from the previous model year. Never pay MSRP, and don’t worry about dealers they usually have the worst service after the sale, on average; I’m not labeling good RV dealers, but average so I’m not loyal I just want the best deal. OH and if your in the USA never buy form Camping World unless you A. have your own financing or B. buy outright look them up you’ll see the dirty tricks the play on unsuspecting people especially first time RV buyers.

You are the best I’ve have seen so far. Keep up the great work!

Good morning Steve...that's a great little rig...it's nice I like the interior

This video felt like you were presenting me this trailer as opposed to trying to sell the trailer, which personally I prefer being "presented" to. Good job.

LOVE this kind of trailer review, thanks

You did a great job of convincing me I don't want this piece of ****.

Love these walk-arounds would love to see a couple on models with quad bunks for those of us with larger families.

Love the amount of storage and the size of the frog!

Thanks, Guys. Love this series...

Awesome. Murphy Bed/Bunk bed. Combination is what I want

Thanks for your honesty

That's cool I have a 2019 Keystone Springdale 20.5 foot with slide out I bought it new for 18000.00 out the door I love it.

Always enjoy your videos! The fx4 ranger video was awesome!

Thanks for the trailer reviews, Steven. I see a lot of comments concerning leaks, repairs and maintenance... Could you do a video with tips and tricks on how to seal the seams, repair common issues, inspect electrical system, that sort of thing? It would be very helpful. :)

If I was to choose to go with a trailer this would be just about perfect for me with a few personal modifications of course no slide outs are great for me

Love this guy. Honest and no bullshit!

The murphy bed and large refrigerator are definitely selling points. Would be perfect for my son, my husband, and myself...but with 2 labradors and a small terrier, I think we would be fighting for bed space👍

Thanks for the review on this I'm looking for one myself just haven't found the one

You make the best reviews on UKposts, hands down

Yo I freaking love this unit!! I need this for my relocation to Georgia

Great video thanks for doing these!

Great video and no shots of the sun or excess spinning I will add you to my watch list thanks you

I have a Wolf Pup 15sw with this siding, I bought it because it has this siding. It last longer and is easier to fix than composite materials, and no swirly decals. I prefer stick and tin trailers. They are lighter and easier to fix or modify if you have to do something to them. The price is cheap and you sleep well, eat well and shower well in them, just as good as the heavy plastic models that cost 5 times as much.

This was an excellent video! Perfect trailer for single short me.

Do a review of the different slide in truck camper models. Not necessarily for off-road . Great job on this one.

I had to stop what I was doing and write you. I think it's important to tell you how awesome you were hosting this video. You are a talented presenter. I was just surfing on UKposts and found you. I like all types of adventures. I currently drive a Honda CRV (sleep in back w/o seats) with a motorcycle carrier hitch and soon to be hauling a 240 lb. Honda Trail bike on the CRV (right off the hitch) for my adventures in the Sierra Nevada range in CA. Anyway, I like it when people write me and tell me they enjoyed my books or say "thanks" when I have flown them somewhere as an airline pilot. So I want pay it forward and remind you that you're awesome! Great job on the video. Smooth and informative. Best regards, Robert robertlawrence.org

Steven Elmer you really do great reviews. As a guy that’s been camping for 20 years... that siding is old school and holds up well. I can’t tell you how many wavy, smooth sided campers I’ve seen. Pay attention to some used smooth sided campers. Maybe recently they’ve made them more sturdy , idk. Mini Winnie makes the same layout. Better quality. Price wise not sure

"This review" Stephen, it was good. You were straight up honest that for nearly 20K, you get what you pay for. Now my advice for anyone reading my comment, don't spend your hard earned $ on a NEW camper. It is a crap shoot. You are better off buying a used one from a rental company. BECAUSE most of those companies re-enforce them with better materials. They clean them up AND do regular maintenance on them during their time in service. PLUS they fix any manufacturers defects that it comes with so you don't have to. And finally, obviously the price is going to be lower than new. So you get a hell of a lot more bang for your buck from buying a used one from a reputable renting agency. Buying a used one from a private seller is worse than new because it is more than likely the owners got tired of the problems they did not want to deal with and are just trying to unload it on you. So that is the best advice out there. Take my word on it, I have been doing research for months on this topic. ;)

Would be great to see you all review campers on quality vs amenities. There are so many brands out there, and so many levels of quality. I would love to see you all rate and review campers like you do cars and trucks. Separate the cheap from the superior quality...the reliability, weights, how they hold up in elements (aluminum vs steel) etc. just a thought

Thank you for the video! Very interesting to see how the differences are between American caravan manufacturers and German ones.

Your present very well. Keep up the good work!

You’re so happy 😀 go lucky love ❤️ the trailer .

Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers 🙏

Very nice! Thanks for the viewing!

Thank you for your informative review👍

I’ll keep my 1997 pop up trailer I paid next to nothing for and is in great condition

Nice job! Thank you.

Hi. I always wondering how these things can be so little outside and so huge and comfortable inside.

Gorgeous unit. Maybe do a review on a destination trailer.

I feel you really don’t get what you pay for when it comes to trailers. They all are cheaply made. You are paying for size and added amenities, not build quality.

no bs no opinions just facts! excellent!

Your a very good speaker, very informative

Wow man. A honest review thats not overly selling it and negatively shitting on it. Awesome job. No one trusts a sales pitch and most know they are being bullshitted.

You did a great review.

The Coachmen Dalmatian's name is Pete. No slides is a benefit if you really plan on being outside, not in it except to sleep and rainstorms. Nice review Steve, cameraman your Dad? stay safe and healthy! If you have a 344FL there take a look they are nice.

WOW~The camper is so cool!!

Not bad! Worth looking into 👍👍

Good lookin rig,, perfect for a "Pore Boy" like myself or a construction hand that travels a lot!

I love this camper ❤️

I like the little Jayco 154bh!

Excellent presenter. Nicely done. Great relevant information

Just rented one similar to this thing. Although it was everything I needed I thought it pulled like Garbage being a single axle.

Hi guys, thanks for all thr content. Would it be possible for you guys to review no boundary trailers by forest river?

Nice review,. Thank you. Any possibility of reviews of 1-5 year old units with approximate pricing and maintenance required on used?

Good review. Thanks

Really don't like to see the grey and black water at the tail end of the trailer. First trip thru a dip in the street and you would be leaving a trail of.. you get the picture. Either better guarding (something to get hung up on?) or buy one that its much closer to the wheels.

You should look at the R-Pod 192. It is almost the same but much higher quality.

Great Review

I love this. Wish we could get one in the UK

Those tin sides if put together even halfway right will last for decades. The trick is to keep water out. A big plus in the multi panel siding is ease of repair. Replacing damaged sections is a piece of cake compared to fiberglass multilayer composite units.

Love it bro. My wife & I been looking at travel trailers.

A tiny trailer like this that can carry a 2 seater side by side is all i ask for

Really enjoying your guys Camper Corner segment. Would like to see affordable to middle of the price range toy haulers.

Exact same layout as my 85 lynx prowler minus the fold down bed though.

That's expensive even for Canadian dollars... Did they all go up in price? (PS - I love that TFL Truck added a Canadian side to their channel. It helps.)

I really like trucks and trailers

Thanks man!!!!

I love this travel trailer!! Thank you for doing this video!!

People should know that the letters mean something. For example, RB means rear bathroom. Once you break the code, it speeds up the searching, all of the trailers look the same anyway. The more bells and whistles you get, the more things you have that can break. Tell new campers that they will use their external speakers only once, playing music that can be heard outside your campsite is extremely rude, and people will get even with you if you do not turn down your noise after they ask nicely.

That's a HUGE fridge for a TT this small, and I like the microwave being under the stove rather than above since heat from that will absorb into the stove. I wish more layouts used a murphy bed or some other folding bed type that's not a jackknife, for things like the master bed in 5Ws, which if folded could transform into a desk/office space.

Great review

The weight of the trailer is actually just under 3500 lbs not 4500 lbs. Great video by the way. You do such a great job explaining things.

What is the industry doing for handicap access for travel trailers?

We call those "stick and tin" trailers. It looks like it has a black tank flush connection on the back too.

Looks like a perfect 2 person trailer.

In 2017 I bought a brand new 24 ft Ultra light Passport travel trailer with bunk beds, queen size bed, slide out, out door kitchen, ample storage, AC, heat etc... for $20,000 out the door. What the hell is with the price of this sardine can? Anyone who buys it is a fool.

I've been camping most of my life, not once did I ever hear, "We need an oven in here..."

nice unit

Good little camper for its purpose. but for 12k-18k, you have a ton of options in the used market that would give u a lot more space and or options

I need one of these for me and my wife

As a broke 25 year old I am gonna end up in one of these traveling the country. I love these little things. And hate how houses cost a lifetimes work these days