foxtrapper
foxtrapper UltimaDork
2/24/16 5:24 a.m.

The boy and I were at an Motorama this past weekend (an event very worth going to btw). Among everything else were some campers, and we found two that struck us as very nice and usable.

With no camper experience to draw on, I'd love to hear what some of you others think of these two and their layouts.

Here's the first one. http://www.grumbinesrv.com/rv/599905

We both really liked the way the bed was completely accessable. There is a draw curtain for privacy, and no center wall that always seems in the way. The dining table and side seats are something we both really liked, as compared with the common and very awkward horseshoe setup. The bathroom had a really cool articulated shower curtain rod that let you push it out for maximum space when showering, and then push it in for maximum space when pottying. I know, it's minor, but we both thought it was great. Might find one for our house in fact.

It just seemed to be very open and cheery and usable, especially for a couple.

Here's the second one. http://www.grumbinesrv.com/rv/580353

Obviously it's much bigger. And of course I would need a stupid big truck to haul it with.

Great access to the bed. Lots of counter space and room to move around. In fact this bathroom is so big both of us stood in it with maneuvering room. Another dining table and side chairs so it's all accessable and usable (am I missing something, why are so many horseshoed?). The shower had a curved sliding doors that gave lots of room Bathroom doors went all the way down and up (why so many leave a gap at the top or bottom, I don't know). And again with the bright and cheery colors and illumination. Even had the likes of central vacuum cleaner.

So what do you all think about these, primarily from a layout perspective? Are there things I'm not catching that would cause problems?

mazdeuce
mazdeuce PowerDork
2/24/16 8:03 a.m.

I really like the first layout. I like beds for lounging but hate being locked away in a closet just because I want to be horizontal.

foxtrapper
foxtrapper UltimaDork
2/24/16 8:58 a.m.

Btw, this was the articulated shower curtain rod that was so neat.

https://www.strombergcarlson.com/shower-rods-and-laundry-accessories/extend-a-shower/

java230
java230 HalfDork
2/24/16 9:56 a.m.

Yeah I think the first is good. No sense in buying a bigger truck, especially if its just two of you.

I LOVE not having to set a bed up every night. You can throw stuff on them when moving, sit on it, etc etc. Only thing I might not like is the cabinet above the dinette, im tall....

ultraclyde
ultraclyde UberDork
2/24/16 10:06 a.m.

If you plan on spending a lot of time hanging out IN the camper, the second one will be better because of the extra room and chairs around the entertainment center. It's also more expensive, higher maintenance (2 slides) and (as mentioned) significantly heavier.

If you plan to use the camper as a basecamp to go do other stuff in the area like we do, the first one is plenty. The walk around beds are a real advantage in either, but the slide-out bed in the 5th wheel could limit its use as general storage some. I personally prefer having as little camper as necessary. It makes transport and use easier and upkeep cheaper.

Wall-e
Wall-e GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/24/16 1:28 p.m.

Another vote for the first one. That's plenty of room for two. I don't like the bed in the slide out. If you are just stopping for a night on your way somewhere do you want to start opening everything for a quick nights sleep?

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