โFeb-21-2016 04:41 PM
โMar-17-2016 07:27 PM
โMar-12-2016 02:26 AM
coolmom42 wrote:
...new RVs, that is.
I went to the Nashville RV show today. Not with any serious intent to buy, but scoping out the different types/sizes.
I have never in my life seen such a collection of ugly mud-brown cabinetry, dirt-gray floors, and black trim. If I had 10X the money, I wouldn't buy a single one of the new RVs I saw on that floor.
To add insult to injury, most mfrs have used very cool blue-ish toned LED lights, and not nearly enough of them. A very bad combo with the colors inside.
The first one I walked in was a Roadtrek, in which the entire sleeping area was BLACK. It was a dungeon, especially given the poor lighting that was only half turned on.
Don't manufacturers realize that lighter colors would open up the small spaces they are working with?
Many other people were commenting on the dark colors, too.
And don't even get me started on the flashing rope LEDs that also changed color, on the outside of a big 5th wheel. This was the one with a 36" TV outside. I sincerely hope to NEVER be parked near that one.
The cutest thing there was the Little Guy MyPod. Add a screen room, enough space in the vehicle for food & supplies. and a couple could be really comfy.
โMar-11-2016 04:45 PM
โMar-08-2016 03:01 PM
coolmom42 wrote:
went to the Nashville RV show today. Not with any serious intent to buy, but scoping out the different types/sizes.
I have never in my life seen such a collection of ugly mud-brown cabinetry, dirt-gray floors, and black trim. If I had 10X the money, I wouldn't buy a single one of the new RVs I saw on that floor.
โMar-08-2016 06:40 AM
โMar-07-2016 02:23 PM
โMar-07-2016 06:15 AM
โMar-07-2016 06:02 AM
Wanderlost wrote:
I think sending this thread to every manufacturer is a great idea. Moving from a 2004 Class A with a lovely light-filled interior to a travel trailer with a dark interior is rather depressing. I've alleviated some of that with bright fabrics.
The space issues, though -- who designs this nonsense? People who don't actually RV? Who don't cook? Who don't need to store clothing, food, dishes, cookware, etc.?
Sheesh.
โMar-07-2016 05:53 AM
coolmom42 wrote:Yeti plus wrote:
We went to the show in London,Ontario last weekend and looked at the 2016 version of our Jayco. The new colour schemes sure made it a different feel inside. Would not think of trading ours for a new one. They say they have a panel of mostly women who pick the interior colours. I would not like to see the interior decoration of their homes if this is what they are recommending.
The other thing that we noticed was the sofa and dinette cushions were leatherette (Vinyl ) and dark brown. I like the feel of fabric.
Brian
I do not believe for one minute that a panel of women pick those colors. If so, they started with a very limited palette.
And why would you need a PANEL of women (or men) to pick ONE color---mud brown???
โMar-07-2016 02:52 AM
โMar-07-2016 01:32 AM
โMar-05-2016 12:58 PM
fla-gypsy wrote:
Well we have evolved from mid century "cathouse" to 21st century "vegas strip". Someone (not me) would consider that progress. All of the design school drop outs have to work somewhere?
โMar-05-2016 10:34 AM
coolmom42 wrote:
...new RVs, that is.
I went to the Nashville RV show today. Not with any serious intent to buy, but scoping out the different types/sizes.
I have never in my life seen such a collection of ugly mud-brown cabinetry, dirt-gray floors, and black trim. If I had 10X the money, I wouldn't buy a single one of the new RVs I saw on that floor.
To add insult to injury, most mfrs have used very cool blue-ish toned LED lights, and not nearly enough of them. A very bad combo with the colors inside.
The first one I walked in was a Roadtrek, in which the entire sleeping area was BLACK. It was a dungeon, especially given the poor lighting that was only half turned on.
Don't manufacturers realize that lighter colors would open up the small spaces they are working with?
Many other people were commenting on the dark colors, too.
And don't even get me started on the flashing rope LEDs that also changed color, on the outside of a big 5th wheel. This was the one with a 36" TV outside. I sincerely hope to NEVER be parked near that one.
The cutest thing there was the Little Guy MyPod. Add a screen room, enough space in the vehicle for food & supplies. and a couple could be really comfy.
โFeb-25-2016 06:46 AM