Possibly PERFECT Couple's Camper for ½ Tons! 2023 Imagine 23LDE by Grand Design RV
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- New 2023 Grand Design Imagine XLS 23LDE Couple's Camping Rear Kitchen Half-ton towable travel trailer
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YOU ASKED FOR IT and I FINALLY had the opportunity to make it happen! This is hands-down the single most highly requested video over the past year and I'm glad to finally get my hands on one! It's not so much that this is a new or unique floor plan.. it's just a REALLY well executed version of a classic design that brings a LOT of awesome features to your camping experience!
Weights & Measures
Empty 5597 lbs
Cargo 1398 lbs
Max 6995 lbs
Hitch 524 lbs
Length 28' 5"
Height 10' 10"
Fresh 43 Gal
Gray 82 Gal
Black 37 Gal
Awning 20'
Bed 60x80"
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00:00 RV Overview
02:27 Stepping Inside
07:14 Kitchen Storage
08:16 Seating
09:30 Bathroom
10:55 Bedroom
13:00 Road Mode
14:20 Exterior Features
18:41 Subscribe Now for More! 
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I love how you display the open cabinets all at once, nothing worse than watching someone open each individual cabinet on a video...thank you
Thank you for sharing that feedback. If there’s anything I can do to improve, then definitely let me know that as well.
Bought this yesterday! We have been looking and researching for 18 months. What sold it for me was the view from the recliner, campsite view, rear view & TV straight across from you. So much storage…. Unbelievable! There is no wasted space. Will be picking it up in a week and already ordered my shower miser water saver to keep gray tank at a minimum. Ty for your reviews, they are very well detailed!
Congratulations! Lot of folks will be jealous you got your hands on one. I might be among them lol :)
Btw - if my videos were helpful to you, then would you mind dropping me a note at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review in return for the helpign hand?
What are the interior walls like? Are they solid or flimsy.
@@MyGirlKenzie they are solid, I haven’t looked at a Grand design that is flimsy!
@@rebeldawg6371 thank you! I am looking for something full time. And appreciate the feedback.
Hands down, the absolute best floorplan. Too many reasons to mention. You can't improve on perfection. Good show !
Wow, thanks!
@@JoshtheRVNerd I tried tag you in my post above. Sorry to hijack this comment
@@brockhutz1 np man
Whoa 😳😳😳 Glamping times 💯🔥🤔 Pizza Oven, Perfect Pantry, Camp side Dinette, 8cft fridge and theater seating! Beautiful camper and under 7k pounds empty!
My wife and I fell in love with this model at the Hershey PA RV Show. Checks all the boxes. I will pick it up as soon as I retire!
Ok, here's Uncle Gary's wish list. These are by NO means complaints. As Josh knows, I'm in love with this model. It's more of a "These things would make an awesome trailer even more awesomer!" list.
Electric stabilizer jacks (Or even auto level, but I have a feeling that if the Cougar 22mls is too small for them, well....). Slam latch cargo doors. Convection microwave. Morryde suspension. Slightly bigger bathroom sink. Clear windows in the doors, with shades. Of course, a lot of these things, I'd just do after purchase. Just thinking out loud. Lol. The two things that you mentioned as possible drawbacks, aren't for us. I'm 6"2 260 lbs, and a queen bed has always been fine for me. We like the walk through bathroom. It tends to allow for more square footage, and it's like having an en suite, as opposed to having to walk the length of the trailer at 2:00 a.m. (Damned prostate! 🤣) Another bonus I saw someone mention once: if you're a night owl, married to an early riser, you can close both those sliding doors, for some pretty decent soundproofing! If someone was really handy, it wouldn't be too hard to make some nice little wooden doors for those open cubbies in the bathroom (Actually, I think I saw a review of another brand of trailer that had the same little nooks, but WITH doors. Wish I could've kept this short, but, well, that wouldn't be me.. 😂 😂 😂 This is a gorgeous couples trailer, and Grand Design is a great brand. Definitely on my short list. Cheers! 🇨🇦
Actually I don't think your wants list is too out of line. TY Gary! Sorry it took me so long to get to this one! I'm sure you saw your comment posted at the start :)
@@JoshtheRVNerd I did. That was cool. But the autograph requests are getting out of hand, now...😂
Yeah, you know me! This is PERFECT!!! Back end kitchen, walk around bed, AND camp side kitchen table/booth with window. Perfect.
Ditch the oven and add a microwave/convection oven. Electric stabilizer jacks would be nice, upgrade the main entrance steps to door style steps. Replace door windows with clear glass. Love everything else.
This is absolutely the best arranged TT I have ever seen , t I love the walk through bathroom and kitchen, it’s all just perfect I could live full time in it, thanks so much for showing it ,
This is by far the best layout in any camper we have seen! This will be the next one we buy for sure!
It’s a winner for sure!
The Transcend 231rk is practically the same floorplan from Grand Design and is amazing! Trade off being a “stick & tin” but you get full rack & pinion slide with the same amazing kitchen.
Great review! We bought our 23LDE last May and we love it! Getting ready to take it out for trip number 6 this weekend.
Awesome! Sounds like she's treated you well
This is the one I really want and need. Comes with all my requirements 🤓👍
nice! We'd love to assist when you're ready
💗 Someone was thinking! Absolutely love all the storage - The kichen & Bathroom sinks were NOT an afterthought as so often they are. This camper is in the running for sure!
I really still appreciate the rear kitchen in 5he Cougar 22MLS , al5hough this Imagine is very well designed and And also an Excellent Layout/Floorplan 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I tell ya... the rear kitchen in that new cougar 23MLE fifth wheel is a painfully underrated thing. That's a PHENOMENAL kitchen
Wow they did bring it on this floor plan. The best one I've ever seen for this size. Love it,so well thought out
I think moving that fridge to the slide really makes the difference on this one
I love this trailer!! You nailed it for a couples camper that is not intimidatingly huge. ❤
Love seeing this review. We just purchased a 2022 23LDE last week. We LOVE IT! We really wanted a campsite dinette. The kitchen is large and well equipped. Love the 12v fridge. Can’t wait to try it boondocking.
We won’t get to camp until the spring, but it makes a great new driveway getaway! The dog loves the sofa/recliners.
Thanks for your videos!
Ahhh this is one of my very favorite towable rigs. I love everything about it! 💕
This is a really practical floorplan and it works for all the reasons you identified. Only criticism I would make is the microwave is a little too high for a short person like me, but that's the case for many trailers.
I have a Sol Horizon by Intech that I LOVE, but I'll tell you that if we ever decide to go bigger, this one is definitely high on the list! If we did go bigger, we don't want to go TOO big. I like having a smaller rig. But this floorplan is perfect! Separate bedroom, sleeping for a 3rd person, plenty of room for adults and animals to move around, I don't think you'd feel cramped in here on a rainy day... and I personally love the walk through bathroom!
I'd love to try one of these for a weekend to see how it compares to my Sol!
Hands down...THE BEST!!!
Aww yeah. Been waiting for this review. This is on the short list. Perfect layout, great stats. Thanks again for the great info
That makes my top five now I have to look at this one closer thank you
I love the storage and the campside windows!
We bought this floor plan last years model and it’s been fantastic. We love it!
Congrats! TY for taking the time to take a peek :)
I love this! Downsides for me is that cupboard on the left countertop really cuts down on the countertop space and the walk through bath.
Love the great and unbiased opinion you always provide
Love this kitchen!
Love the kitchen space.
Just did the paperwork on our unit yesterday. Apparently we were the 3rd family to buy this model at our dealership in the same day! Got a great deal as part of the Harrisburg PA RV Show. Can’t wait to take delivery after our tow vehicle gets outfitted 🎉. Love your videos
Not a surprise. It’s a hugely popular model
They brought it with the layout! Interior is gorgeous!
P.S. I'm a fan of walk-through bathrooms, no wasted hallway space and the bathroom can be bigger.
Uncle Josh………I agree. They “nailed it” on this one. It is indeed awesome. While our needs are a bit different, this one has a great floor plan. This is a viable option over a fifth wheel travel trailer for those not interested ( like me ) in acquiring a larger tow vehicle. Very nice Josh!!!!
TY TY
nerd herd for 4 years! you are my guru for this industry. Your tips have helped me make several sales. Thanks Again Bud!
That is awesome!
Nice review Josh! I agree, fantastic couples layout!
Thx :)
I love this rear kitchen with the door
This RV has an amazing floorplan! You know how I prefer Murphy Beds, but this floorplan allows for so much room to move around in. Great design. Take care, Josh!
Oh Josh one of my all time favorites! Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you and your family.
Stay safe and see you in 2023 :)
hey hey hey Josh, Another great video. Keep on rockin them out of the park! I've seen other video's of this model, and now because of you it's confirmed YES you can get to the BR with slide in. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU......
My pleasure! Things like showing it used with the slide closed are viewer-submitted items. YOU help drive this channel! :)
Nice unit! I have mixed feelings about walk thru baths. This one is so nicely done I was impressed. The bedroom is perfect with the amount of storage and the bedside cubbies. The whole RV is very comfortable.
The only thing I had a hesitation about was the pedestal on the table. At 1st sight my shins started to hurt. A closer look, and it looked like it might become not just a bruise maker, but also a wound maker.
"Yeah you know me!" Love this RV for the quality and cost!
Great floor plan.
I have been drooling over the White Hawk 26rk for years and now Grand Design has to make something this amazing. Now I have a second favorite.
That’s good considering Jayco retired the 26RK!!
This is its replacement: m.ruclips.net/video/5Z6C0E_AqJ4/видео.html
That's the one. It's perfect. It has everything we are looking for and nothing we don't want.
I would like a better bathroom vent fan and maybe more solar panels but other than that, this one is perfect.
Fan/Solar should be quite reasonable upfits as well thankfully
Passes the pass thru bathroom test with the two exterior doors. Little light on cargo but workable. Could be fun.
Thanks for getting that out Josh, just picked ours up last week and the shake down cruise is this weekend! Perfect little weekend cabin on wheels....
Congrats!! Hope she treats you well!!
Another beauty! I love the passthrough bathroom, so convenient to close the bedroom door for company. I'm not sure why they put bed in front where the action is????? (I mean the action outside 😃.) But I'd still love it if no slides (I don't trust in torrential Florida rains). Thank you, Josh! 😻
This is a great camper…nailed it😊
Yep Yep!
Ooo I like that layout.
THANK you! Was so glad to have my thoughts on this one validated.
Good pick!
@@JoshtheRVNerd Finally did it. We take delivery of a 2024 23 LDE on Sept 1!
That is a nice back kitchen and yes same Josh ... I don't like the open bins in the bathroom. I was making doors in my mind as you showed them lol
Love this unit! The only thing missing in this RV is my but on the theater seat! 😂🤣😂 I normally would pass on the walk through bath but it works for this model. This has the same GVWR as my Transcend 200MK so I absolutely agree with you on the 1/2 ton truck with a max tow package for pulling and stopping. Another Grand Design from Grand Design. Thanks Uncle Josh.
hahahaa
Love ❤️ the dinette . This is a great floor plan it’s almost perfect.
Thank you! 🤗
Love it!!!!!
Love this camper
We love this floor plan and everything it has.. except worthy vent fans or even vent fan covers.
Installing fans in existing vents and adding covers is a pretty straightforward thing we do for folks regularly
So glad you got around to this one, thought for sure it would make your last list of best couple's trailers but sure it will for 2023. Love this unit & was first time my wife immediately said 'yep' after incessantly pestering her with touring different rv's LOL. Thanks again for another fantastic review Josh!
I only include units in my lists I've personally had a chance to put hands on. I simply hadnt YET had a chance to get to this one. I'm sure she'll be on the 2023 list :)
@@JoshtheRVNerd You gotta hit the AIM series... they now have azdel!
@@Bronco2Cj I touched on them in my 2023 grand design overviews actually! did you catch that video?
@@JoshtheRVNerd Shoot... let me go back and look.
@@JoshtheRVNerd I found it! I rewatched the section that covers the AIM.. but must ask, the new Solo series from Keystone, any chance you will hit those?
We have a GD 2600RB and LOVE it! That sliding under bed storage box is in our house basement. I purchased some plastic totes that fit perfectly in the compartment and hey are more practical. We have way more storage than 2 people need. I can't believe how costly these travel trailers have become (and cars too for that matter). We paid under $30,000 for our 2021 model in the fall of 2020.
You got in at a good time
Josh you out did yourself on this one. I've been looking for a half ton towable and it's got everything I'm looking for thank you.
This one is a monster for sure!
I love this layout. Grand Design is absolutely making me a big fan. This one is making my list of possible replacement to my current trailer. Unless the wife gets her way and we go motorized! lol
Josh they almost got the prize for this one. Dislike small oven, apparently the kitchen designers up there in the North don’t go camping, or do any cooking, you always need room to put biscuits & cookies in the oven,if the theater seats don’t recline, then dislike #2. They nailed it in the bedroom & bathroom, my wife said that she can take a shower without needing a ladder to get in & out of the shower. Like the coffee bar area. Keep’m coming, thanks again for the great information
Yessir. Ty
Theater seats recline just fine.
Love love this trailer!!!
It’s so good
Absolutely love this camper
It's so good :)
Josh, Thank you for all your help.😊
My pleasure!
Great presentation Josh , this is a complete unit .
Ty
Yeah you know me 😂
Love it
Josh I watch your videos several times a day. You provide an outstanding service to us RV buyers. I only wish I lived close enough to you to buy at your dealership.
wow TY!
I always like this layout with the bathroom near the bathroom.
Wow, this unit has 2 bathrooms!!! 😂
I like this one! 👍
Yeah you know me 🤣... I'm loving this model alot!!... Thanks Josh 👍🏿👍🏿💯🙋🏾
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Love the look of this thing.
It's great :)
Yeah you know me. Like This trailer a-lot. We are looking at the Reflection 296RDTS.
Hey Josh, yeah, you know me! LOL! Nice looking model here; 1st time I have ever seen or heard about this one.....will have to step up and see this one in person! Thank You Josh, for filming this model! ~Lou
Good job nice choice.
Thanks for reviewing this trailer. I wish they had extended the cabinets over the dinette to the rear door and it needs more secure steps on the rear door. I would also like to see them add the newer style of stabilizing jacks.
Reaaaaaly loooove this one 😊
😊
Thanks for the review! My friends bought one of these for their first RV. I think it is the Perfect first timer couples RV.
It's a fantastic model. They did so well for it being their first!
Lot of people see this as the LAST one they want by contrast!
Your my fav. Keep up the fun and good work. I love this trailer.
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks for the warning about the light action for aggressively folding the laundry -- listening to this while at work and had fun trying to explain why I was laughing so loud!
hahaha I've had that happen too :)
Perfect camping trailer.will be buying one soon. Love your videos. Keep them coming
Awesome! Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the video! This one is really high (if not top!) of my list for when we get a truck and can travel more!!!
Great pick!
I am a Grand Design Fan!! Very well made campers. I've got a Reflection 260RD which is a 5th wheel 150 series. My previous camper was a 26" travel trailer that had a rear kitchen and I wouldn't recommend a rear kitchen, nor would I go with one again. The bumpiest ride of the trailer is the rear and if you have cupboard full of pots, pans, cans of food, etc. and you hit a few bumps - yikes. It's not pretty. Just something to consider. My stove top popped off the oven on occasion. We learned the bad spots on our journey - the hard way. Dishes, pots and pans ended up dented, scratched and sometimes broken. I highly recommend not having the kitchen in the rear. But I will admit, it can be appealing as far as the floor plan goes. If you have nothing but smooth roads - go for it!
TY Kimber! Love input like this from real owners! :)
Nice, add a King bed option and that is perfect. That rear kitchen is perfect, and the color scheme is really nice.
Yes!! GD needs to get those King beds!
I spoke with the Imagine designer - he's aware there's some call for King beds out there and is exploring ways to make it work
I love it....great job
Thank you! 😊
We just bought a 22 in Las Cruces NM and we are gonna love it. We are both 5'6". Thanks for your video and glad you did it !!!!
Hope you enjoy it!
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank You Brother, I am sure we will !!!
This is a really nicely designed unit Josh and the kitchen is cooking with gas! WooHoo! will in Florida
Love this one. I love the steps (I park in a storage lot, so if I need to get into the camper, I have to hook it up and pull forward just to get into it because of stable steps). Love the storage in the bedroom. Tiny microwave! Why don't travel trailers use convection microwaves? I'd sacrifice a little storage for a good microwave. I've never used my oven, all our meals are cooked over an open fire and I can probably find a photo of me standing over the fire holding an umbrella so the fire doesn't go out and the food doesn't get wet.
Kitchen setups in many RVs are pretty traditional to the point of nearly being outdated. I suspect we're going to start seeing things like air fryers and toaster ovens in future models.
Gets a thumbs up from me. The slide mechanism isn't ideal but not a deal breaker for me.
The slide is maybe 2' deep at most.
Well thought out! The size of that canopy though!!! We have two St. Bernards, though, and there aren't many campers that could handle us, lol!
Jay Feather is actually another brand that's fantastic for maximizing patio awning space btw
I like it
Yeah, you know me! Great layout. We are looking and just sent this vid to the spousal unit to get her POV. Thanks again Josh!
Lemme know the response!
@@JoshtheRVNerd She loved it. We signed today and will be picking it up next week. An interesting thing, this was a second unit because the first one sold before we walked back to the bargaining table after the walk through. The dealer said that they cannot keep them in stock. I appreciate the insight video. You nailed it!
Love the LDE....you know me! Lol
YOU LOVE THE L-D-E?
Great floor plan ….nailed it….
We have this in a 2022 model. A few minor things. The heat, massage, and light buttons on the recliners turn on when you don’t want them too. You can get aftermarket covers. It is a pain when you get up to get a beverage and come back to a hot seat!
The other problem is the thermostat. With the slide in, you cannot access it or read it. We find that getting the trailer ready for a summer trip, we want to turn on the AC for comfort but don’t need the slide out. It would be better if the thermostat was over the dinette or elsewhere.
We had to replace the AC breaker on day 1 and had to help the slide in once but everything has been great!
LOL at RV shows we'll have people play with the buttons then go away. It does make for a hot butt when coming back lol
Great feedback on the thermostat btw
Another great show. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
You know Josh, I have 2 kids and 2 dogs but I still! Watch your couples videos. Keep up the good work sir!
THANK YOU for tuning in! :)
Love the floor plan! Awesome couple camper..
Thanks so much!
❤LDE Yeah, you know me!
Thanks for your great advice, Josh. Your vids are so helpful, love road mode, and the good bad ugly! Blessings.😊
My pleasure, Lisa!
Brother Josh, I love the fact that you give an honest review, both the good and not so good, thank you. I really like the anesthetics of this camper. However after having a bad experience with rear kitchens, I would prefer it if they had reversed the kitchen and bed/bath rooms. And yes, I know I am in the minority.
Nah! Plenty if people agree. That’s why this one is so popular! m.ruclips.net/video/D1iyAjT9mp8/видео.html
I’m not a rear kitchen fan either, just wonder if anyone has experience with the refrigerator in the slide out? I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and use every bit of my cupboard space. This is a nice trailer and 1/2 ton towable a plus.
That's it!!