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  • Our RV frame is bent and cracked- and is wrecked. We need a replacement.
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  • @DownsizingMakesCents
    @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

    We are downsizing from a 35’ fifth wheel (only looking at fifth wheels smaller in every way then our GD Solitude.) ruclips.net/video/boz5LF0EJkk/видео.html Watch this video to see exactly what we are looking for in our next RV

  • @jeff953
    @jeff953 7 месяцев назад +2

    Cougar's are the best!!! Camping World Sux!!!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Jeff,
      Unfortunately, we can’t find a Cougar that fits our needs.
      And we are doing our best to NOT by from Camping World,
      Alice

  • @josephscheneck1540
    @josephscheneck1540 7 месяцев назад +3

    Alliance's "All-Access" are named that way because they are shorter for easier access to state and national parks.
    For the shorter fifth wheels like you are looking for, you will find many of them have the big slide and big windows on the non-camp side because the door takes up a lot of wall space on the camp side of the RV.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +2

      Joseph,
      I am a fan of word play. So I just thought it was funny to name it that with the lack of access.
      We stay mainly at state and national campgrounds - 30’ and under is a better size.
      And in Canada, 32’ is their max at their provincial parks,
      Alice

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 7 месяцев назад +2

    YES, the bathroom and bedroom and Refrigerator is a DEALBREAKER. No access no deal.

  • @michaelpowell9164
    @michaelpowell9164 7 месяцев назад +6

    Don't buy from General RV in Jacksonville. If you do I hope your RV never has to be worked on. They dropped the ball on me horribly and didn't apologize, didn't make it right, and didn't care that I was completely inconvenienced. Horrible customer service.....right there next to Camping World. Don't buy an RV right now, they are junk!!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +4

      Michael, there needs to be a complete overhaul of the industry.
      We know they are all junk. It depends what we are confident we can fix on our own,
      Alice

    • @michaelbeattie8106
      @michaelbeattie8106 7 месяцев назад

      My cougar was a headache!!!!

    • @michaelpowell9164
      @michaelpowell9164 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@michaelbeattie8106 Mine has actually been a good unit. It's a 2018 though. After the initial warranty punch list was completed.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@michaelbeattie8106sorry to read that

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@michaelpowell9164It almost seems like it is luck to get a decent rig

  • @DCgruntman
    @DCgruntman 7 месяцев назад +2

    We recently purchased a 2024 Cougar model 25DBSWE to full time. Love it, the build quality so far has been great , 4 season, and great windows on both sides, and comes with a good upgraded solar package you can add on.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      David,
      Interesting floor plan. We don’t look at travel trailers.
      Glad you found one you like.
      We have our own $10,000 + solar system.
      If you like, check the pinned comment. It has a link to a video about all our likes and dislikes.
      Safe travels,
      Alice

  • @aprilbevis6109
    @aprilbevis6109 7 месяцев назад +2

    We bought a 2019 29rks Cougar and we love it...before covid..we got it from Camping world not had any problems..

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      April,
      Glad it’s working for you.
      We originally thought Cougar was for us. But not now.
      See the video link in our pinned comment,
      Alice

  • @johncooper5777
    @johncooper5777 7 месяцев назад +2

    Montana High Country 295 RL

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      John,
      Appreciate the suggestion, but the it didn’t fit our wants and needs.
      Please see pinned comment for more details,
      Alice

  • @robertburns5145
    @robertburns5145 7 месяцев назад +1

    I wish y’all success in finding the right camper for you. That being said, stay away from Grand Design. From everything I’ve seen online, they lead the industry in frame failures. I was thrilled when Alice said no to Camping World!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Robert,
      We only went to Camping World to tour RVs - not to buy 😉
      I really don’t want to deal with more years with Grand Design but unfortunately they may have the floor plan closest to what we want.
      And I’ve gotten many comments about frame flex with other manufacturers?
      And keep agreeing with me 🤗
      Alice

  • @chaleurphantom1
    @chaleurphantom1 7 месяцев назад +3

    You walked through the Rockwoods. You should have stopped and looked at them. Very well made for the price. Construction quality is very good in my opinion.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      We walked by them because they don’t have the floorplan or size we want.
      But thanks for suggestion,
      Alice

    • @andytavenner8833
      @andytavenner8833 7 месяцев назад +1

      Extremely happy with our geo pro. Not one problem 😊

    • @chaleurphantom1
      @chaleurphantom1 7 месяцев назад +1

      @andytavenner8833 We have a 2022 Flagstaff 27bhws. Very good overall quality. I would definitely buy Flagstaff/Rockwood again. I had my mind set on Grand Design but after inspection I was very unimpressed with the quality.

    • @marshamckee2479
      @marshamckee2479 7 месяцев назад

      I AGREE THE ROCKWOODS ARE MADE VERY WELL ..WE HAVE ONE AND REALLY LOVE IT

  • @kimwatson6889
    @kimwatson6889 7 месяцев назад +2

    Be careful with the Cougar, especially in the length you're looking for...pay VERY close attention to the cargo capacity. We bought one to be our full-time rig, and we're overweight very quickly - even after being VERY conservative with what we loaded in and only 20 gallons of water. We ended up trading that in for an Alliance Paradigm 310RL.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Kim,
      Appreciate the advice.
      Over the 4 years we have been traveling full time, we have used Cat Scales to keep an eye on our weight. We have a very popular video about the importance of weighing often.
      But you are right. People need to keep an eye on the weight and the limits,
      Alice

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 7 месяцев назад +1

    U guys ARE too picky! 🤣 but really, what's the rush? Wait til you find the right rig to get you back on the road because who knows how long it could take to find a property

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Jonny, how picky are people when they buy a house?
      That’s the same thing for us 😉
      Alice

  • @maryanneboyce6977
    @maryanneboyce6977 7 месяцев назад +1

    We looked for months. Finally decided in a Cougar 27SGS. Found a demo unit 2 years old so like NEW. Just got lucky on that. Got away from all the dealer fees since we bought used. $40k out the door. Love the floor plan. ticks all the boxes.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Maryanne,
      We just toured one of those. It was my choice. But because we dry camp, the window situation didn’t work for us.
      We would have switched couch and dinenette. Plus move entertainment center 🤣
      I’m glad you found one that works for you 🤗
      Alice

  • @davidnoyes3373
    @davidnoyes3373 7 месяцев назад +1

    Still say you are looking at wrong things start looking at what the build wuality is of the hidden items,frame,plumbing,electrical,cabinets are they solid wood with dovetails. Only one these days meets those benchmarks. That is a brinkley!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      David,
      Unfortunately, the Brinkley is not in our price range. And they are so new you can’t find many used,
      Alice

  • @ralphp3057
    @ralphp3057 7 месяцев назад +1

    Take your time finding what you want! I don’t think you are being picky . Lento law did a great follow up video that everyone needs to watch buying a RV . Thanks for sharing guys !! 👍😁

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Ralph,
      Thanks. We were surprised by some of the negativity. Aren’t people picky when buying a house? It’s the same thing for us buying an RV.
      Letos Law has great info,
      Alice

  • @jlinkletter9590
    @jlinkletter9590 7 месяцев назад +1

    We own a 2018 Cardinal Explorer 5th wheel that we knew was perfect when we looked at it with the slides in. Once the slides were out, it confirmed we found "the one". We have a real coat closet. We have and outdoor kitchen (which we didn't know until the forklift pulled it out so we could open the slides). We are able to access the bedroom and bathroom when the slides are in.
    (I detest lofts in RVs-wasted space.) We call ours the "grandparents" RV. It's just for us. A lot of counterspace, a residential fridge. We schlep a Breville Smart Oven Pro that works perfectly for our cooking needs other than the gas cook top. LOTS of storage inside. I honestly haven't seen a rig yet that I would consider as a replacement.
    The two of you seem to be handling this awful situation with amazing grace. I hope you are able to find the perfect solution to meet your needs. Take your time.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds like you have the perfect set up for you.
      And thank you. We try to laugh as much as possible - good for your health 🤗
      Alice

  • @robbdenisedrellich7324
    @robbdenisedrellich7324 7 месяцев назад

    Stay away from General RV in Jax. Horrible service and just outright lied and was deceitful. Had my Solitude for months and when I drove 4 hrs to pick it up after they said it was ready, nothing was done. Unbelievable. However had good experiences with other General RV’s.

  • @CharlesAnsman
    @CharlesAnsman 7 месяцев назад +2

    Good luck finding what you want. :-)

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc5605 7 месяцев назад

    You guys are right. And Alice is hot!! 😍

  • @nyrken
    @nyrken 7 месяцев назад

    We were at a local show yesterday, we are not in the market (thank god) but go to look at new things that we may want to add to our class A. Every 5th wheel we went into I could feel the floors flexing as I walked across and I am under 200 lbs. The only one I saw that seemed like it had any quality checks done was the Cherokee wildcat and the artic wolf. Every other brand and unit I went into needed at least $1000 of repair work before delivery. Personally I would not buy any of the new stuff I would look at 2018 1nd 2019 models to get at least slightly better quality.

  • @molynn5244
    @molynn5244 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi! You may be crazy picky, but I'm just as crazy picky...maybe even more so! The list of what you are looking for is almost the exact same as mine, and you are looking at all the same 5th wheels I have considered and decided against 😅 oh! And Thanks for sharing your spreadsheet! I too have a spreadsheet and now I feel vindicated lol Im not the only one! Have you noticed that there seems to be a gap in the market? That's how I feel. I want the quality and goodies that you find in a Solitude and Paradigm, etc, but in the mid profile 30 foot range...and I cant find it. Solid surface counter tops, quality cabinets, floor flush high quality slides, carpetless, ventless, one piece shower, high quality running and landing gear... It seems like, in order to get a shorter rig, you have to sacrifice quality materials. I feel like I will have to buy a longer rig than I want just to get the quality I'm looking for. I am leaning towards Alliance, the Paradigm 295MK is 33' or the Avenue (not all access), both are slightly longer than I want, but....
    I'm looking forward to learning what you pick and why you picked it! Good luck! And thanks for the videos!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Wow. Thank you. We were starting to think we were the only ones.
      I wish we could build our own based on all the things you wrote.
      Ugh. It’s frustrating. But we are leaning towards the Reflection 303 rls. Check it out.
      Alice
      And thanks again 🤗

    • @molynn5244
      @molynn5244 7 месяцев назад

      @DownsizingMakesCents The 303RLS is on my list :) I have seen the 2022 and 2023, but not the 2024 yet. I will have to get out and take a look at that one in person. It checks a lot of boxes, but not enough to have me rushing out to buy it. And Mr. Jacob Rigor made a video which basically failed all 3 of my top contenders...Alliance vs Brinkley vs Grand Design. Things may have changed since the making of that video, but it sure has me asking even more questions now. Watch at your own risk ;)

  • @thetravelingbrowns
    @thetravelingbrowns 7 месяцев назад

    It's no secret that you should stay away from Campers World. Hmm, I see ya'll standing next to an Alliance at the end.. Maybe a possibility?!

  • @stephennowicki7158
    @stephennowicki7158 7 месяцев назад +4

    Keep looking! No compromise!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Stephen,
      🤣 oh, we will have to compromise- and customize.
      I wanted a Class C because of Larry’s Neuro disease - I’m not comfortable towing, especially under the stress of Larry having an “attack.”
      Larry will only buy a fifth wheel. I wanted 30’ but looks like we will have to get 33’?
      Alice

    • @stephennowicki7158
      @stephennowicki7158 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@DownsizingMakesCents well don't compromise on getting an "all access" rig. 🤣 Bathroom and bedroom access is important 😁

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@stephennowicki7158🤣 you are so right. The “all access” label is hilarious

  • @TheRoadSMITHS
    @TheRoadSMITHS 7 месяцев назад +1

    So many choices! Can’t wait to see what yall end up with!!! Good luck!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Lots of floor plans, but few we like 😔
      Alice

    • @TheRoadSMITHS
      @TheRoadSMITHS 7 месяцев назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents sadly, it’s always a compromise on something!

  • @TiffandChrisParker-nl8yr
    @TiffandChrisParker-nl8yr 7 месяцев назад

    You could also look at the highland ridge Roamer light duty 244RLS.

  • @Kimreynolds-t5s
    @Kimreynolds-t5s 7 месяцев назад

    We have an Alliance Ave.26rd and when we pull over to go the the bathroom we just slide it out a bit. It wasn’t a big deal at all!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Glad it works for you. But we have been at rest stops where pulling out that slide would actually block traffic
      Alice

  • @mistyheyden
    @mistyheyden 7 месяцев назад

    How come you're not considering another 310GK?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Misty,
      It’s a lot of reasons, but this video might give you an idea of
      ruclips.net/video/RbBvqkQsU6I/видео.htmlsi=rSN7X6Dqh_9IHHlk

  • @KevinBlake-q4u
    @KevinBlake-q4u 7 месяцев назад

    If you guys are ever in Kansas and want a cougar try Olathe ford Rv in Gardner Kansas . They sell that brand.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks. The only way we will be in Kansas is if we are traveling in an RV 😉
      I thought I wanted a Cougar, but we toured the one I liked and it’s now out,
      Alice

  • @andrewwylie2117
    @andrewwylie2117 7 месяцев назад

    Why don't you like the windows on the camping side of a trailer?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Andrew, we WANT them on the camping side.
      Watch our ins and outs video,
      Alice

  • @ruco5775
    @ruco5775 7 месяцев назад +1

    Totally agree on which side the windows should be on.

  • @billkrill4656
    @billkrill4656 7 месяцев назад

    You’re considering a GD? Really? 😮

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Bill,
      I wish I could say no 😩
      But the floor plan closest to what we can agree on is a Reflection
      If you are referring to flex frame - I’m getting comments from owners of many different manufacturers that have frame problems,
      Alice

  • @DillonPrecisionFan
    @DillonPrecisionFan 7 месяцев назад

    Bullet point mounting solutions for your rear camera screen and phone holders. Love them in my Ram 3500.

  • @SevenBears1
    @SevenBears1 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's like trying to find a wife, fun to look for but frustrating not to find !The access situation is definitely a deal breaker...Thanks DMC

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +2

      Are you looking for another wife? 😂
      I know. What’s with RV manufacturers building RVs where you can’t get your bathroom and bedroom when slide is in?
      We figure they are only building for weekenders that could care less.
      Alice

    • @SevenBears1
      @SevenBears1 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@DownsizingMakesCents I paid child support for 30 years and now that it ended I just don't feel right with an extra $850 in my check so I need a young wife 😀😂.. You need access to the bathroom so your trailer is your own rest area...

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@SevenBears1Maybe you should adopt us and give us the money 😉
      Yes. I like using my own bathroom

  • @TiffandChrisParker-nl8yr
    @TiffandChrisParker-nl8yr 7 месяцев назад

    Cougar 290RLS check it out.

  • @allanwarmflash4440
    @allanwarmflash4440 7 месяцев назад +1

    safe travels find the rig that works for you guys

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Allan,
      Thanks. We have “cabin fever” and want to camp,
      Alice

  • @danielrobert7181
    @danielrobert7181 7 месяцев назад

    Stop fooling around and buy a Brinkley !

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Daniel,
      Thanks, but it doesn’t fit our specific needs.
      See pinned comment for more details,
      Alice

  • @JenniferBoone-t3q
    @JenniferBoone-t3q 7 месяцев назад

    You are not going to find the perfect rv , so pick one that is close

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      There is no such thing as a perfect RV.
      Please see pinned comment for more info
      Alice

  • @SmallSpaceLiving
    @SmallSpaceLiving 7 месяцев назад

    Hope you are enjoying the search. Nothing wrong with being picky. Cool you got to meet Paul. Nice guy. I personally would not buy from him though. Almost did. He is a salesman. Lol Later y’all

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      William,
      It isn’t fun anymore. So frustrating to see these floor plans that make no sense. 😩
      But thanks,
      Alice

  • @lemichaeljohnson2069
    @lemichaeljohnson2069 7 месяцев назад

    I would never buy new. I would buy one like a year old.
    That way the bugs should be worked out.
    But if you are insistent on buying new then make sure they hook it up to everything and let you see every system working. All faucets. All ac’s I mean everything. Including getting on the roof. There is a video of a couple on here where they bought a brand new fifth wheel only to find a hole in the roof the very next morning as water came in it. And the dealer wanted to keep it 6 weeks after that to repair it. It seems everything is 4 to 6 weeks out for warranty work. I hate dealerships. Cannot stand them. So many lie to you about everything

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      We were looking at used, but don’t want pandemic built.
      We can’t find a used 2023. So we might get new if the price is right.
      This will be our 4th RV so we are familiar with the process.
      Thanks for the tips,
      Alice

    • @lemichaeljohnson2069
      @lemichaeljohnson2069 7 месяцев назад

      You are correct it’s way hard to find a one year old. We ran in that too when looking for a Keystone Outback we want. Can’t find one anywhere used lol.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Good luck on your search

  • @ThomasWelch-b2y
    @ThomasWelch-b2y 7 месяцев назад

    Why would you pay to get into a show when it should be free

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Shows aren’t free.
      As influencers, if they have an Industry Day, we get in free,
      Alice

  • @robertburgess6100
    @robertburgess6100 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good luck in the hunt. Been there.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Robert,
      I have to admit I’m ready to just give it up,
      Alice

  • @DB-gr7zb
    @DB-gr7zb 7 месяцев назад

    No Cougars?!?!?! We just got the 2024 260MLE Cougar. It's a great couples 5th Wheel. Access to the bedroom, bathroom, fridge, kitchen and recliners when the slides are in. We moved down in size from a 3720RL Montana. Looking forward to hitting the road.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      It’s a smaller show.
      Glad you found one that works for you.
      In our pinned comment, we have a link to a video that goes into detail what we are looking for.
      Safe travels,
      Alice

  • @kevinmanning4272
    @kevinmanning4272 7 месяцев назад

    The only rig you’ve considered so far that I would personally purchase is Brinkley. I recognize it’s a bit more pricey but with todays RV manufacturing quality lacking, buying from one of the big producers is really inviting horrendous issues. I encourage you to also review Northwood Manufacturing (La Grande Oregon). No dealers on the east coast yet, but they honor warranties. Their sister company (Outdoors RV) may be more in line with your weight criteria and price range. The last family owned manufacturer of any quality in the US. We’ve owned three, and wouldn’t buy anything else.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Kevin,
      We looked at the Outdoor floorplans. Wish we could convince them to build one with most of our wants.
      Brinkley is so new, who knows what will happen when they grow - some say Alliance quality is already going down like Grand Design?
      Alice

  • @davejohnson4472
    @davejohnson4472 7 месяцев назад

    I would never buy a fifth wheel

  • @johnjunior7231
    @johnjunior7231 7 месяцев назад

    Hi great video I actually own the 260RD and had the same initial thought so I purchased it I’ve had it 10 months and love it , the ONLY drawback is with slide closed no access to bathroom bedroom or refrigerator, the dining windows definitely make up for the lack of campside which isn’t a drawback for me , I’m looking at 303rls and I would definitely get a Brinkley however I’m ridge on the threshold of tow capacity Good luck

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      John,
      Sounds like we have some of the same likes and dislikes.
      We are going to look at the 303rls, look for that in a future video,
      Alice

  • @cpwatching5647
    @cpwatching5647 7 месяцев назад

    Nothing is wrong with you. Your not compromising what is important to you as buyers. Your making your RV buyer voice heard loud and clear. This is capitalism at its best. Good luck and take care. The best RV will find you eventually.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Thank you. Too many comments on our other video and from RV sales people and reps telling us we are not going to find what we want.
      But we are going a bit stir crazy not moving for months 😁
      Alice

  • @williamspurgeon3803
    @williamspurgeon3803 7 месяцев назад

    don't go to camping world

  • @edmorse3529
    @edmorse3529 7 месяцев назад +1

    Check out the Cedar Creek Silverback, we love ours

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Ed,
      Appreciate the suggestion, but the it didn’t fit our wants and needs.
      Please see pinned comment for more details,
      Alice

  • @shanebrown2963
    @shanebrown2963 7 месяцев назад

    I wouldn’t recommend going with Grand Design again! Way too many issues, especially in their newer ones.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Shane,
      I don’t want more years with them, but they have a floor plan that is closest to what we can agree on 😣
      Alice

  • @Wind.Road.Therapy
    @Wind.Road.Therapy 7 месяцев назад

    A Larry on demand slide out drawer😂

  • @TheAirForceGuy
    @TheAirForceGuy 7 месяцев назад

    Good to see you guys again! Great Video... Thanks for the Shout out...

  • @Limey350Z
    @Limey350Z 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm sure people may have already suggested this rig, but have you looked at a Reflection 303RLS? It checks quite a few of your boxes. We ❤️ ours! Good luck with your continued search! 🤞

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      That one is on our list. We need to tour it.
      How many windows open all the way?
      Alice

    • @Limey350Z
      @Limey350Z 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@DownsizingMakesCents all of the windows slide open with the exception of the dining area window. Only the lower section of it opens outwards, but there is an opposing window by the stove that creates a good cross-breeze.

    • @josephscheneck1540
      @josephscheneck1540 7 месяцев назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents we had a 2020 303RLS and really liked it -- but it has an island which was a dealbreaker according to your latest videos. Alliance is also coming out with a 29RL "All Access" Avenue, which is similar to a 303RLS but without the front slide, which makes it about 1000 pounds lighter.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@josephscheneck1540We met an Alliance rep. To even tour one would be weeks or months. Plus we weren’t impressed with build quality in that brand,
      Alice

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +2

      @@Limey350ZJust toured one. Love love all the open windows. This could be the one?
      Alice

  • @RogueBohemian
    @RogueBohemian 7 месяцев назад

    If you're buying a new stick and staple rig of any kind, you're not picky enough.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      “Stick and staple” 🤣😳 funny and sad. Because it’s so true.
      RV buyers need to demand better,
      Alice

  • @lettuce235
    @lettuce235 7 месяцев назад

    Buy a cedar creek

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the suggestion but they didn’t have what we were looking for.
      Check our pinned comment for more details,
      Alice

  • @marketshare3969
    @marketshare3969 7 месяцев назад

    Take your time find what you absolutely love or you regret it. 👊👍😎

  • @craigwesson7913
    @craigwesson7913 7 месяцев назад

    Go to New Horizons and have a Majestic built for you

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Craig, would love to. Do you have $200,00 to give us 😆
      Alice

  • @diann546
    @diann546 7 месяцев назад

    A friend has frame problems with their Cougar.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Diann,
      As far as I know, most RVs - doesn’t matter the manufacturer or model - use Lippert frames.
      Sorry your friend is having issues,
      Alice

  • @Rwjsim
    @Rwjsim 7 месяцев назад

    Just say no to Cougars they are cheaply built and low on the Keystone tree. I would stay away.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      We agree. We only looked because of size. We are passing on the Cougars,
      Alice

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 7 месяцев назад

    Nice another Rv show. Did you find anything at this Rv Show? I wouldn’t like that destination Rv with the spiral stair well. I was laughing at Larry inside that tray in the storage. Is that his soon to be dog house. I am hoping and praying you come across an Rv that fits what you need. Have a great week and see you soon! Love you both!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Sherri,
      Those spiral stairs were scary to climb 😁
      We are still looking. I do need a dog house for him 🤣
      Alice

    • @sherriweber7105
      @sherriweber7105 7 месяцев назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents
      Lol! Laughing about the dog house! 😂😂🤣🤣 It takes time to find what you’re looking for. When you aren’t looking it will be there.

  • @luminousveiws
    @luminousveiws 7 месяцев назад +1

    Maybe we should lobby someone to design one!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      I would so love that.
      Let’s start a petition: Make Larry, Alice & Scruffy the near perfect fifth wheel. 😃
      We will design the floor plan and everything 🤗
      Alice

    • @luminousveiws
      @luminousveiws 7 месяцев назад

      I'll start; put the kitchen in a driver's side slide with a closet & pantry near the door.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Love it

  • @californiahikingadventures2249
    @californiahikingadventures2249 7 месяцев назад

    That 385FL Alliance with the massive storage is the rv I’ll be ordering in fall 24

  • @stephenellis4392
    @stephenellis4392 7 месяцев назад

    Brinkley has a fantastic z295.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      We have a full tour of a Brinkley. They are very pretty. And expensive 😁
      Alice

  • @robertnasser9937
    @robertnasser9937 7 месяцев назад

    Please look at least at KZ models, good luck

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Robert,
      Thanks for the suggestion. We did.
      Here’s a link to our video tour of the one we considered ruclips.net/video/puBMOFBYRJQ/видео.htmlsi=op4I7-007pbPwL74
      Alice

    • @robertnasser9937
      @robertnasser9937 7 месяцев назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents All I can say is sorry. I saw that video you did and forgot.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@robertnasser9937absolutely no worries. We appreciate all the support 🤗
      Alice

  • @kathydonaldson1705
    @kathydonaldson1705 7 месяцев назад

    Hopefully you will find what you need. And pick out your floor plan on line and go where you can see one in person.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Kathy,
      That’s the best way. I won’t buy an RV unless I walk through it. Floor plans can be deceiving,
      Alice

  • @allanwarmflash4440
    @allanwarmflash4440 7 месяцев назад

    we have bought from campers in [in the north east very happy with them ]

  • @Bigsky1886
    @Bigsky1886 7 месяцев назад

    We have a arctic fox debacle for sure, I’m in the same boat, er trailer 😂

    • @Brother455Other
      @Brother455Other 7 месяцев назад

      What is wrong with your Arctic Fox? What model and year do you have?

    • @Bigsky1886
      @Bigsky1886 7 месяцев назад

      @@Brother455Other they don’t have none for sale in Florida 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Sorry to read this. I heard they are great rigs.
      Alice

    • @Brother455Other
      @Brother455Other 7 месяцев назад

      @@Bigsky1886 aahhh okay. We are picking up a 2018 arctic fox on friday. We live in OR though. They are still scarce but much easier to come by. Last week I saw a 2018 in FL on RV trader. FYI I think it was a 29-5T

    • @Bigsky1886
      @Bigsky1886 7 месяцев назад

      @@Brother455Other it's all good just having a bit of humor . lol CONGRATULATIONS !!! carpe diem

  • @TheKenchambers
    @TheKenchambers 7 месяцев назад

    You should consider buying used.

  • @HomeOnWheels320MKS
    @HomeOnWheels320MKS 7 месяцев назад

    Common, make a decision!

  • @MGL49
    @MGL49 7 месяцев назад

    I would tell you to look at the Outdoors RVs, they do make a 5th wheel and seem to be very well built. The problem is that they have very few dealers and other than one in PA, all the other dealers are out west.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks. We have looked at every brand possible 🤣
      But thanks for the suggestion,
      Alice

    • @luminousveiws
      @luminousveiws 7 месяцев назад

      Getting the right rig is worth travel costs.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@luminousveiws You are so right. You need to “walk the rig” before you buy,
      Alice

  • @kevinmartin8074
    @kevinmartin8074 7 месяцев назад

    Rockwood 281 28’ 11”

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Appreciate the suggestion, but it’s not what we are looking for,
      Alice

  • @robertburgess6100
    @robertburgess6100 7 месяцев назад

    👍

  • @DC-gy3wj
    @DC-gy3wj 7 месяцев назад

    Fun fun fun!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      It was, but we really wanted to find the rig for us 😔
      Alice

  • @Lauren-vd4qe
    @Lauren-vd4qe 7 месяцев назад

    Do I see a stark departure from your former hairstyle?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Lauren,
      I usually have a hat on - grew out bangs?
      I stopped coloring my hair before we went full time 4 years ago 😁
      Alice

    • @Lauren-vd4qe
      @Lauren-vd4qe 7 месяцев назад

      yes i know these things, but from that video it looked like you shaved the right side of your head so i wondered if you had like a head wound that needed attention or you were identifying with some type of group or something. ok all good! ha ha! Im enjoying watching your rv hunting vids, very interesting, its kinda fun....like house hunting eh! kinda fun! I watch house hunting vids also..@@DownsizingMakesCents

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@Lauren-vd4qeWow. Shaved head? Yikes. I’m wearing a hat for now on 😂
      We used to watch house hunt videos, too 😉
      Alice

    • @Lauren-vd4qe
      @Lauren-vd4qe 7 месяцев назад

      I know eh! kinda shocked me too! I first thought oh no shes got a head wound, then i thought oh no shes got brain cncr or something and never told us! but perhaps u just had a shower and your hair was still wet ie slicked down for some reason thats why it looked like that. @@DownsizingMakesCents

  • @Theo8863
    @Theo8863 7 месяцев назад +1

    Camping world adds too many extra fees that other dealers don’t. I saved 3,000 not buying from them. Grand Design anything should be out. Frame Flex and big problems they haven’t addressed yet.

  • @janicekazun-gl1ur
    @janicekazun-gl1ur 7 месяцев назад

    So many problems with Flex frame on Grand Design. Check the RUclips videos.
    You arent too picky, this is your home.

    • @driveman6490
      @driveman6490 7 месяцев назад

      These are recreational vehicles, not homes. These full-time, high-mileage nomads load these things to the max weight rating (sometimes over as with these two), and expect never to have any issues. They bent the frame on their last one, and were fortunate enough to have insurance to cover it. Not trying to be mean, but expectations should be in line with the amount/type of use.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      The experts welders and custom frame builders that actually saw our frame on person and were hands on clearly stated what broke the frame. It was not due to overloading - see our very popular video about the importance of weighing. Please refrain from blanket statements about a group of people.
      Alice

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Janice,
      Thank you for your support 🤗
      Alice

  • @walterrafolski5662
    @walterrafolski5662 7 месяцев назад

    Brinkley

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      Expensive 😉

    • @walterrafolski5662
      @walterrafolski5662 7 месяцев назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents yes, but of all I saw and went it in Tampa they were the best put together!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      @@walterrafolski5662Some features were impressive. But they were too big “overall” and we were going with a company with little history,
      Alice

    • @walterrafolski5662
      @walterrafolski5662 7 месяцев назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents That’s understandable, but I’m willing to take the risk!

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 7 месяцев назад

    The bars around Jacksonville are full of Cougars 😉

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад +1

      🤣 Larry didn’t even notice I said that until editing,
      Alice

  • @michaelhodge237
    @michaelhodge237 7 месяцев назад

    Dial back the " cheesy clowning" commentary HUFE TURN OFF TO WATCH !!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      Michael,
      So sorry you weren’t pleased with the video. With all the stress we are going through, we just are trying to use humor to get through it,
      Alice

    • @michaelhodge237
      @michaelhodge237 7 месяцев назад

      Totally get the stress.... but too much is toooo much !!!! You are better than this !!!

    • @michaelbeattie8106
      @michaelbeattie8106 7 месяцев назад

      @@michaelhodge237 I have owned a Piper Cherokee....a 34 foot Carver Yaught but the biggest headache was my Cougar 5th wheel.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  7 месяцев назад

      @@michaelbeattie8106We decided against the Cougar

  • @rickgriffith1
    @rickgriffith1 7 месяцев назад

    Onward and upwards!🚐👍🏼😎