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kimme
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Jun 26, 2013

What do you wish your RV had that it doesn't? Need advise

We have narrowed our RV search down to two models. But we are having trouble deciding. Any advise would be appreciated

Camper 1 (towing 30.5 ft)Apex 278RLS (http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2014-Coachmen-APEX-278RLS-110504425http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2014-Coachmen-APEX-278RLS-110504425)--has 2 chairs and a sofa (68 in) so it is a little bigger. Has a slide in living area. Second entry to camper into bedroom. But it has little counter space in kitchen, small hallway by the bathroom into the bedroom (door way is small into the bedroom). Bedroom seems tight.

Camper 2 (towing 28.5 ft)Apes 249RBS (http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2014-Coachmen-APEX-249RBS-110293874http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2014-Coachmen-APEX-249RBS-110293874)--Tons of storage. Has a slide in living area. Has a sofa (68 in). Seems to have more counter space in kitchen. Bedroom has a little more room. Second entry to camper into bathroom.


Reasons we are trading---We don't have a slide, we currently have bunks and don't use them, it is only my husband, the dog and myself. We have no place to sit other than at the table. I have no counter space. Bathroom is small with no stora

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  • I would love bigger slides but we have weight limitations. These campers are under 5
  • Don't like the "baby slides" in either one. If you're gng to add the weight of a slide to the mix get the deep slide you'll be glad you did.

    In any case get the one that "feels" the best to you. Don't know if there is any such thing as the "perfect" trailer. There will always be compromises made.
  • About camper 2 - In the bedroom there are no nightstands - just those closets. Over time, that might be frustrating, as would having those walls right next to your head. I'm not a fan of the door being in the bathroom - but that's me - you might feel differently. The TV set-up is much better than in Camper 1. I wouldn't buy an rv where the couch is right next to the stove top. If you have to cook anything greasy that may splash, it would get all over the couch or anyone sitting there.

    About camper 1 - The furniture looks oversized for the space but the leather/pleather is great to have with a dog. the tv is in a horrible position. No nightstands - same as camper 1.

    As you can see, no matter what you buy, you will have to compromise. We spent months driving from PA to VA looking for the perfect trailer, walking through probably 100 before we settled on the one we bought. It isn't perfect, but it is the closest we could come. The things I wish our tt had that it doesn't: more counter space (but I use the dinette if I need to), leather furniture to avoid the dog hair problem (I'm in the process of fixing that), better lighting (after working in an office for years, I hate overhead lighting). What I wouldn't give up that my new trailer has: all the windows, particularly the large rear window; the space, including the large shower; the storage; the insulation.

    We moved from a 22' with no slide and limited seating to our current tt. The increase in space was worth all the time spent searching. Personally, I prefer the rear living arrangement. The large window makes the space seem even larger.

    Best of luck in your search!
  • We narrowed our search to three models. We selected ours because it had 95% of what we wanted, and it was the lightest and most aerodynamic to tow. However, I wish it had an outdoor kitchen like one of the other models (small fridge, sink, stove, counters), and the slideout was another 1' deep (it is 24" deep).
  • Between these two, I'd get camper 2. Those chairs in C1 look a little close and cramped. I agree that C1 does not have mich counter space, but C2 is not much better. But you can see the TV while on the couch.