My comment is, how the hell do you only have 176K subscribers? This is a million sub channel for sure. NO ONE else even comes close to this type of content. You're the best Uncle Josh! You single handedly influence the RV's that countless people purchase.
I totally agree! Josh is our go to guy for rv reviews and short concise info on rv tech stuff. His reviews were a deciding factor in our 5th wheel purchase and we couldn't be happier! He asks his viewers for input on rigs he reviews and apparently some of those comments were taken by a manufacturer (now I can't remember which one of course) and applied. So looks like he is an influencer.
Yes, after watching Josh for all these years, no one comes close to the level of knowledge or details about these rigs! No one can come close to his sense of humor as well! He is DEFINITELY the gold standard when it comes to doing these tours.
Wow.. thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Really appreciate it. I try to let my content and work speak for itself. I'm not a clickbait-y type of guy and frankly I'm a very poor self-promoter. I just grind and I keep pushing forward
Right?! Josh knows his stuff, is unbiased and VERY knowledgeable! Between this channel and another, I’ve gotten way more knowledgeable when it comes to RVs, purchasing one and true towing info. Rarely will an RV dealership tell a customer about pay loan AND towing capacity. Josh will be completely honest with you.
F L E X A B L E is a great word for this floor plan. that back room would be great for the kids and if someone needed a separate office space. thanks again Josh
Kitchen is beeuutifull!!! Plenty of counter space on sides of stove. The rest just isn't what we as full timers are looking for. Having lived in a RV for nearly a year now we pretty much have a good idea what we want when deciding to upgrade. Great job Josh keeping us informed!
Considered this one hard in 2019 when shopping for a full time unit. Ultimately went with the HC mid bunk for the extra living room seating and to avoid double black tanks. One interesting thing though in 2019 was that the loft ladder, for a fleeting moment, hung on a door to the half bath. But, I guess they phased that out for what I assume were good reasons. The other thing that caused us to opt for the mid bunk was the master bedroom clothing storage. We have a ton of clothes and felt like the hanging space in this unit wasn’t going to cut it. But, what I can definitely say is that the changes I see have been made to this rig since 2019 are all for the better. I mean, that shower seat - hello, awesome. And good lord, struts on the dinette benches - so simple yet sooooo great.
I’m listening to this as I chart (I work in healthcare and I like to listen to talking while I chart it keeps me on task.) and 3:58 made me laugh so loudly I’m sure someone in the hall wondered what was wrong with me! 😂 I love those little references thrown in. I’m going to be singing that song for the rest of the day though!!!
The main issue we have with the back slide is the bike rack. We have a 2 bike rack that folds down once the bikes are off. The slide can open over it, but it’s a bit frustrating when making a quick one night stay.
It's a clever way to keep a rear bunkhouse with bath and a half under 40 ft. I think the grandkids staying over is an ideal scenario for this one. A couple comments about the trailer and one about the video: the high rise kitchen faucet looks like it could obstruct the TV from the dinette. Second, I would like the camp side window in the bunk room swapped for a second entrance door. Obviously it would be worthless in transit, but very practical once set up. About the video, this one was a little ADD. At 6:54 you start talking about the dinette features, and the video pans right on across the slide and up to the loft. I'm going to assume the added workload from being "The Face of Bish's RV" has you busy 25 hrs a day, eight days a week. Always a thorough tour, though, Josh. 👍👍
I am really doing the same thing I’ve always done, and I’ve always been prone to make a few mistakes here or there as I’m moving quickly. I put a lot of pressure on myself and Bish’s is truly stays out of what I’m doing daily and lets me work as I see fit I have put a lot of extra pressure on myself now that I am representing more people and more RVs. I’m trying to do more videos that I’ve ever done before and have been able to do that, but sometimes when you’re making an omelette you break a couple eggs
I use the loft for storage But the secret is tie a string to item push back in slide Then you can retrieve item with out getting rug burn from crawling up in loft!!!
I've been in the 295 and I do really like the bedroom setup in these the light coming from the windshield makes a huge difference vs the usual closet, I think a super sofa would suit this one well. I'm torn on the loft I think it would be nicer having higher ceilings in the rear but extra sleeping/ storage is nice wonder if a toyhauler style loft would be better or none at all. And no ventilation in the half bath could be an issue. But very nice unit keeping the length and weight down is nice👍👍
@@merlinmogowski6109 surprisingly.. yes. It works quite often. MFGs build around the sizing from many suppliers on a regular basis. Jayco, Montana, Forest River.. they all buy the same mattresses where they can avoid custom stuff So very often Jayco's spec guide app I mentioned _can_ help give you ideas of sizing of things like seating/sleeping/etc on all kinds of other brands.
I want to love this (love the rear slide), but the loft does feel a bit too shallow to be useful other than storage and then that would look messy or leave the rig top heavy. Maybe a good spot to send the snoring hubs tho!
Josh have you heard or saw of any issues regarding the big front cap window having any issues with leaks or the windshield getting any rock chips or cracks?
This unit's not for me, but I really enjoy that theyre trying to innovate and find different solutions. My moms minnie winnie has a rear bed slide and I tell her all the time it's my favorite thing about it cuz it make her easy to find in the park when shes in the area
Great Video as always Josh. Wanted to give you a model Request for a walkthrough, Jayco Pinnacle 38FLGS. Much appreciated and please continue doing the "Lords Work" lol, with these amazing videos!
@@JoshtheRVNerd Exactly, but it's Pinnacle, and it's 2 toilets, and it's got the under carriage storage you can't find in a 5th wheel that sleeps this many. The kitchen is what I want your deep dive, customer focused perspective on. Again my friend, keep up the excellent content you truly are the best!
Why don't all manufacturers make their dinette storage open like that?!? That's great. Doors or drawers are better but this makes getting to all the storage so much easier with the center tilting benches
I'm sure it costs a dollar more with those struts Montana doesn't operate trying to be the least expensive though they won't just go willy nilly opening stuff
It seems that this is roughly the only mass produced rear slideout 5th wheel too. Normally a rear bed slideout was mostly a B+ or smaller travel trailer feature, especially in the 2000s.
We looked at this FW while searching for our new FW, but feel it might be too much for our tow vehicle (Silverado 3500HD-gas). We thought it would be a cool layout once we begin brining our fur babies (2 dogs/2 cats) camping with us. We’re leaning more toward a Cougar 357UMR.
@@JoshtheRVNerd We definitely will! I’ve looked at your inventory many times. Sadly you don’t seem to carry the 357UMR. We’d prefer to look at smaller sellers as the “Big Box” chains aren’t that great with customer service. Sadly, we may not have a choice. 🤷🏼♀️ But we will go in fully researched and informative for what we want. 😉
Hello Bishes pitchman, what type or kind of slides are on this unit and are they all the same type or brand. What's an instant turnoff for me is the Booth type seating at the table. Is there an option for table and chairs? What brand and size of generator is available for order through Factory, is dealer installed generator the same brand and size of optional generator at time of order. Thank you
pitchman lol :) I've been called worse I guess! *SLIDES:* Rack & Pinion slides for the living and kitchen Schwintek for the rear bunk and bedroom slides *SEATING?* Table & Chairs is available as a swaption, yes :) *GENERATOR?* 5500 Onan and/or gen prep stand alone are both available on these. We could apply a gen even to a non-prepped unit (though naturally at a cost)
I imagine this is a polarizing floorplan. For my needs, I see that back slide area as a waste of space. It can't be made into a workspace, it isn't a garage but causes the living area to look like something from a toy hauler. Otherwise the rest of the FP is "ok" but nothing special. For those that can benefit from this plan's...quirks...what a blessing it would be. I am in no way one of those people. Gee, I wonder if Montana has any other floorplans available! 😆
I think you nailed it with this comment really. Someone is going to look at this and be like "Finally. The search is over." Most everyone is going to be like "neat but no thx"
Most doctors will tell you that you should have your CPAP a little below your body so that if there's condensation in the hose it doesn't fall down in and get ingested through your nose which would be bad
I think that loft is wasted space. I'd rather see the bunk room up a couple of steps and that would allow for some outside storage. I'd probably also like to see a sofa bed instead of a lower bunk. Just my 2 cents but overall I know Montana puts out excellent products and I'm sure they did their homework
Oddly enough, I'd rather have the dinette because if you need extra sleeping space..there you go. I also like the the love seat masquerading as theater seathing. I'd discard that faux divider and wrap myself around my SO...if you don't like cuddling with your wife/SO why are you together?
There are multiple theater seats that offer a fold down console that are great for cuddling and also watching a ballgame or movie in comfort if your wife decides to go to bed👍
I don't like the sink, I do like the extendable counter space, I don't like the shower, I do like the washer/dryer being in the bathroom, I don't like it's a combo washer/dryer. I like the second bath down on the main floor, I don't like theres hardly any hanging clothes spaces. I don't like theres no camp kitchen.
To make this👍👍👍I would definitely want an actual sofa in the bunk room to be able to comfortably seat all of the people that this RV can sleep, and by the way, a standard 4 inch fart fan in the main bathroom of a Montana is blasphemous😳😳😳
lol I talk about it a lot I know. I did some polling and 27% of people stated they use CPAPs in RVs The good news is if something is CPAP-friendly, then it's still useful for all sorts of other things
@@JoshtheRVNerd I was so confused as to why YOU replied, and then I realized I commented on the wrong video somehow. It was supposed to be a comment on a video done by some female who works at Camping World. No idea how I wound up commenting on yours instead. Head scratcher.
Ahh, I know....I've been binging 5th wheel videos and studying floor plans the past several days, and throwing YT videos from my phone to my TV a lot in the process, so things get a bit mixed up when doing that. I was probably watching one playing on the TV and assumed the same video was pulled up on my phone.
My comment is, how the hell do you only have 176K subscribers? This is a million sub channel for sure. NO ONE else even comes close to this type of content. You're the best Uncle Josh! You single handedly influence the RV's that countless people purchase.
I totally agree! Josh is our go to guy for rv reviews and short concise info on rv tech stuff. His reviews were a deciding factor in our 5th wheel purchase and we couldn't be happier! He asks his viewers for input on rigs he reviews and apparently some of those comments were taken by a manufacturer (now I can't remember which one of course) and applied. So looks like he is an influencer.
Yes, after watching Josh for all these years, no one comes close to the level of knowledge or details about these rigs! No one can come close to his sense of humor as well! He is DEFINITELY the gold standard when it comes to doing these tours.
Wow.. thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Really appreciate it.
I try to let my content and work speak for itself. I'm not a clickbait-y type of guy and frankly I'm a very poor self-promoter. I just grind and I keep pushing forward
Right?! Josh knows his stuff, is unbiased and VERY knowledgeable! Between this channel and another, I’ve gotten way more knowledgeable when it comes to RVs, purchasing one and true towing info. Rarely will an RV dealership tell a customer about pay loan AND towing capacity. Josh will be completely honest with you.
F L E X A B L E is a great word for this floor plan. that back room would be great for the kids and if someone needed a separate office space. thanks again Josh
Own this one. The back would be a weird office. The desk would be in the slide so the chair would sit funny.
I totally agree!
Love my Cougar! The camper ain’t bad either!
Which do you have?
Kitchen is beeuutifull!!! Plenty of counter space on sides of stove. The rest just isn't what we as full timers are looking for. Having lived in a RV for nearly a year now we pretty much have a good idea what we want when deciding to upgrade. Great job Josh keeping us informed!
👍🏻
Considered this one hard in 2019 when shopping for a full time unit. Ultimately went with the HC mid bunk for the extra living room seating and to avoid double black tanks. One interesting thing though in 2019 was that the loft ladder, for a fleeting moment, hung on a door to the half bath. But, I guess they phased that out for what I assume were good reasons. The other thing that caused us to opt for the mid bunk was the master bedroom clothing storage. We have a ton of clothes and felt like the hanging space in this unit wasn’t going to cut it. But, what I can definitely say is that the changes I see have been made to this rig since 2019 are all for the better. I mean, that shower seat - hello, awesome. And good lord, struts on the dinette benches - so simple yet sooooo great.
I'm not a fan of the idea of a ladder mounted to a moving surface. Feels like a recipe for disaster
I’m listening to this as I chart (I work in healthcare and I like to listen to talking while I chart it keeps me on task.) and 3:58 made me laugh so loudly I’m sure someone in the hall wondered what was wrong with me! 😂 I love those little references thrown in. I’m going to be singing that song for the rest of the day though!!!
It’s a super technical term
I really love the color pallet!
Glad to see this unit on the channel!
FINALLY
only 2 years after it came out lol
Absolutely love this one.
Your verbosity is what keeps people (myself included) coming back man... don't get (word) cheap on me! 😉🤣
k.
😂
@@JoshtheRVNerd So it begins!
🤣🤣😮😮🙊
This might be the "perfect" floor plan... great use of space, and I LOVE rear slides and don't know why they're not used more often.
The main issue we have with the back slide is the bike rack. We have a 2 bike rack that folds down once the bikes are off. The slide can open over it, but it’s a bit frustrating when making a quick one night stay.
It's a clever way to keep a rear bunkhouse with bath and a half under 40 ft. I think the grandkids staying over is an ideal scenario for this one. A couple comments about the trailer and one about the video: the high rise kitchen faucet looks like it could obstruct the TV from the dinette. Second, I would like the camp side window in the bunk room swapped for a second entrance door. Obviously it would be worthless in transit, but very practical once set up. About the video, this one was a little ADD. At 6:54 you start talking about the dinette features, and the video pans right on across the slide and up to the loft. I'm going to assume the added workload from being "The Face of Bish's RV" has you busy 25 hrs a day, eight days a week. Always a thorough tour, though, Josh. 👍👍
I am really doing the same thing I’ve always done, and I’ve always been prone to make a few mistakes here or there as I’m moving quickly. I put a lot of pressure on myself and Bish’s is truly stays out of what I’m doing daily and lets me work as I see fit
I have put a lot of extra pressure on myself now that I am representing more people and more RVs. I’m trying to do more videos that I’ve ever done before and have been able to do that, but sometimes when you’re making an omelette you break a couple eggs
I use the loft for storage
But the secret is tie a string to item push back in slide
Then you can retrieve item with out getting rug burn from crawling up in loft!!!
Oh smart!
That's a really nice Montana 5th wheel Joah😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍the loftcould ge used for a cat perch
I've been in the 295 and I do really like the bedroom setup in these the light coming from the windshield makes a huge difference vs the usual closet, I think a super sofa would suit this one well. I'm torn on the loft I think it would be nicer having higher ceilings in the rear but extra sleeping/ storage is nice wonder if a toyhauler style loft would be better or none at all. And no ventilation in the half bath could be an issue. But very nice unit keeping the length and weight down is nice👍👍
I'm not a fan of the loft open into the living area myself but accessing it from within the bunk room could be a challenge
anyone know the length of those beds in the bunkhouse?
Download an app called Jaycosalestoolkit
It has really in depth measures like that for sure
And width.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Jayco for Montana specs?
@@merlinmogowski6109 surprisingly.. yes. It works quite often.
MFGs build around the sizing from many suppliers on a regular basis. Jayco, Montana, Forest River.. they all buy the same mattresses where they can avoid custom stuff
So very often Jayco's spec guide app I mentioned _can_ help give you ideas of sizing of things like seating/sleeping/etc on all kinds of other brands.
I want to love this (love the rear slide), but the loft does feel a bit too shallow to be useful other than storage and then that would look messy or leave the rig top heavy. Maybe a good spot to send the snoring hubs tho!
That may be the first radius shower that Will could pass.
Josh have you heard or saw of any issues regarding the big front cap window having any issues with leaks or the windshield getting any rock chips or cracks?
None of that is impossible
All of it is uncommon
None of that is impossible
All of it is uncommon
This unit's not for me, but I really enjoy that theyre trying to innovate and find different solutions. My moms minnie winnie has a rear bed slide and I tell her all the time it's my favorite thing about it cuz it make her easy to find in the park when shes in the area
Far more common on motors. Weirdly uncommon with towables...
That bunk house is gonna bake in the sun. Not enought air
Have you been in one and know that from experience?
Great Video as always Josh. Wanted to give you a model Request for a walkthrough, Jayco Pinnacle 38FLGS. Much appreciated and please continue doing the "Lords Work" lol, with these amazing videos!
I have a quick look at that one in this video
m.ruclips.net/video/D00N19MwC3g/видео.html
I am not sure what to think of that kitchen..
@@JoshtheRVNerd Exactly, but it's Pinnacle, and it's 2 toilets, and it's got the under carriage storage you can't find in a 5th wheel that sleeps this many. The kitchen is what I want your deep dive, customer focused perspective on. Again my friend, keep up the excellent content you truly are the best!
How is travel access? Curious to see the bunk room in travel mode
Josh always shows roadmode. Look at the time stamps. If it's not listed look at the end of the owner's suite.
Check the chapter markers. I probably listed it as road mode
If you happen to get in a Montana High Country 385BR could you please do a video on it?
This is a little dated but here's one: bit.ly/3CaZdWA
Gotta love a shower with a hangover bench
Lol maybe in my younger and dumber days. I just don’t go that hard anymore .
Why don't all manufacturers make their dinette storage open like that?!? That's great. Doors or drawers are better but this makes getting to all the storage so much easier with the center tilting benches
I'm sure it costs a dollar more with those struts
Montana doesn't operate trying to be the least expensive though they won't just go willy nilly opening stuff
I didn't know ceiling textures were coming back into style. I guess so!
Funny how things go in cycles
It seems that this is roughly the only mass produced rear slideout 5th wheel too. Normally a rear bed slideout was mostly a B+ or smaller travel trailer feature, especially in the 2000s.
We looked at this FW while searching for our new FW, but feel it might be too much for our tow vehicle (Silverado 3500HD-gas). We thought it would be a cool layout once we begin brining our fur babies (2 dogs/2 cats) camping with us. We’re leaning more toward a Cougar 357UMR.
Let me know if you get one and what you think of it. I've never actually spoken to an owner of one of those
@@JoshtheRVNerd We definitely will! I’ve looked at your inventory many times. Sadly you don’t seem to carry the 357UMR. We’d prefer to look at smaller sellers as the “Big Box” chains aren’t that great with customer service. Sadly, we may not have a choice. 🤷🏼♀️ But we will go in fully researched and informative for what we want. 😉
I like the concept. Just not sure the loft would be practical for young adult children an friends. Would have to see this in person
Our 10 year old has the loft. He is on the tall side. He loves it up there.
I hope I never have to get up there ever again. It’s tight.
@@RyanSpencerPlus yeah I was thinking 20yr old or maybe 23 yr depending on who else is in the camper. It doesn't sound like it would be a good plan
Hello Bishes pitchman, what type or kind of slides are on this unit and are they all the same type or brand. What's an instant turnoff for me is the Booth type seating at the table. Is there an option for table and chairs? What brand and size of generator is available for order through Factory, is dealer installed generator the same brand and size of optional generator at time of order. Thank you
pitchman lol :) I've been called worse I guess!
*SLIDES:* Rack & Pinion slides for the living and kitchen
Schwintek for the rear bunk and bedroom slides
*SEATING?* Table & Chairs is available as a swaption, yes :)
*GENERATOR?* 5500 Onan and/or gen prep stand alone are both available on these. We could apply a gen even to a non-prepped unit (though naturally at a cost)
My parents just got this and have had a load of problems with it, from stuff falling off, and leveling system not working
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully they’re able to get things resolved and enjoy their season
HEY JOSH CAN GET ONE BIGGER OVEN IN THIS MODEL !!
Montana does not offer the bigger oven in their High Country series. That is reserved only for their "Full Monty" series as I call them
THANK JOSH @@JoshtheRVNerd
I imagine this is a polarizing floorplan.
For my needs, I see that back slide area as a waste of space. It can't be made into a workspace, it isn't a garage but causes the living area to look like something from a toy hauler. Otherwise the rest of the FP is "ok" but nothing special.
For those that can benefit from this plan's...quirks...what a blessing it would be. I am in no way one of those people.
Gee, I wonder if Montana has any other floorplans available! 😆
I think you nailed it with this comment really.
Someone is going to look at this and be like "Finally. The search is over."
Most everyone is going to be like "neat but no thx"
Is it just me or has the audio in the last couple videos been out of sync with the video? This one had a whole section of audio cut out....
That audio drop was my fault - Nerdfail on the editing floor
Most doctors will tell you that you should have your CPAP a little below your body so that if there's condensation in the hose it doesn't fall down in and get ingested through your nose which would be bad
Ty
I think that loft is wasted space. I'd rather see the bunk room up a couple of steps and that would allow for some outside storage. I'd probably also like to see a sofa bed instead of a lower bunk. Just my 2 cents but overall I know Montana puts out excellent products and I'm sure they did their homework
Agree on the loft. Could use more outdoor storage for something bulkier like your golf clubs.
Oddly enough, I'd rather have the dinette because if you need extra sleeping space..there you go. I also like the the love seat masquerading as theater seathing. I'd discard that faux divider and wrap myself around my SO...if you don't like cuddling with your wife/SO why are you together?
There are multiple theater seats that offer a fold down console that are great for cuddling and also watching a ballgame or movie in comfort if your wife decides to go to bed👍
I don't like the sink, I do like the extendable counter space, I don't like the shower, I do like the washer/dryer being in the bathroom, I don't like it's a combo washer/dryer. I like the second bath down on the main floor, I don't like theres hardly any hanging clothes spaces. I don't like theres no camp kitchen.
TY as always! :)
Your always welcome
To make this👍👍👍I would definitely want an actual sofa in the bunk room to be able to comfortably seat all of the people that this RV can sleep, and by the way, a standard 4 inch fart fan in the main bathroom of a Montana is blasphemous😳😳😳
Yeah that big fan fells right on these for sure
With how expensive luxury rvs have become, I am not too surprised as that friends or parents and their adult children are ponieing up money for one.
oddly Josh... your customers are all Cpap users...despite the fact only 5% of the population uses them.
lol I talk about it a lot I know. I did some polling and 27% of people stated they use CPAPs in RVs
The good news is if something is CPAP-friendly, then it's still useful for all sorts of other things
The air vents in the 335bh are terrible. Airflow is not good. Air in the bunk room is terrible. Gets warm in the bunk room. Unit is nice.
Pretty sure this is a Montana, not a Montana High Country.
This is a high country model
Full Montanas have a 4 digit model number and hydraulic leveling this one lacks
@@JoshtheRVNerd I was so confused as to why YOU replied, and then I realized I commented on the wrong video somehow. It was supposed to be a comment on a video done by some female who works at Camping World. No idea how I wound up commenting on yours instead. Head scratcher.
Ahh, I know....I've been binging 5th wheel videos and studying floor plans the past several days, and throwing YT videos from my phone to my TV a lot in the process, so things get a bit mixed up when doing that. I was probably watching one playing on the TV and assumed the same video was pulled up on my phone.
Wow, that only weighs 600 lbs less than my 43' Open Range 376FBH, and it's 5' shorter. Montana just doesn't know how to make a light 5th wheel.
They're not building to be light weight and really never have. Open Range is a brand I used to refer to as the "ultralite of big fifth wheels"
You say that like it’s a negative.