My quick hit initial thoughts…I don’t want a dinette in a couples camper. It takes up too much real estate and we prefer eating outside anyway. I LOVE the bonus room hidden in the slide…very 007. 😎 And, I am thrilled that the tv/fireplace is actually in front of the seating area instead of beside it or lording overhead it…bad news for chiropractors but great news for the rest of us!
I love the way this is laid out. 100% ditch the dinette, it’s always the worst spot in an RV IMO. Takes up too much space, and it doesn’t even provide comfortable seating/sleeping. Not even the dog likes it! The countertop seating gives you plenty of room to eat, without taking up a ton of space on the floorplan. In fact, I feel like you could chop off a good 3-5 feet on this floor plan without too much trouble. It’d be interesting to see this type of layout on a sub-30’ plan for better national park compatibility. I’d use the hidden room as a nice little office, out of the way so it doesn’t dominate the view in the main space. The AC duct in the hidden room is a massive plus too. I’d keep the medicine cabinet - we always need more storage in the bathroom, so better to have that space even if it pushes into the room a bit. The window coverage is great, but I would be very concerned about the ability to cool this unit without the secondary AC. In fact, I’m not even sure the second AC will be all that effective. Are double pane windows standard? How’s the insulation? These are important given the potential for heat leakage. I’d almost say cut the windows in half and keep the ratio of windows to camp side vs neighbor side, best of both worlds IMO. Rack and pinion slide - 100% necessary and I’m glad they did that. I’d be worried about the load capacity if it was something weaker, plus the ability to just nudge the slide out for kitchen access is pretty good. Lastly, and I can’t believe they’ve done this - SPEAKERS OUTSIDE ARE AT EAR LEVEL INSTEAD OF BLASTING INTO THE NEXT 3 SITES! So many mfg’s get that wrong, nice to see them at the right height!
Wow! I love this! What an original unique floor plan with lots of extras. The windows sold me! I also love that both tv’s are straight across for perfect viewing. I don’t like a traditional dinette so I like this setup, however, I would like some sort of table that could be pulled out in front of the lounger - for multi-uses: meals, snacks, drinks, crafts, or working on my laptop. We would use the bunk room for our expensive mountain bikes and other storage, but also love the bunks when we have guests! Thanks Josh! This one gets my vote.
Wow...wow, wow, wow!! The BEST layout I've seen in a travel trailer hands down! They are finally taking hints from the tiny house market! I hate dinettes. I love how they made the eating area to double as an awesome space to work on a laptop...and they fit it all into the kitchen area, giving the living room its own space! The hidden room is ingenious! They added built-in stair storage like tiny homes use. The bathroom wall is unique and trendy. The look in the bathroom is more like a real home and less like an rv. 😍 With a bed that folds upward and washer/dryer hookups in a relatively small/mid-size travel trailer...I have no words. So impressive! 🤯❤️
I’ve loved the whole View line since I saw the previews. It’s awesome to see someone thinking outside the box, coming up with completely unheard of floor plans. I’ve always admired the versa lounges and now the versatitl bed is just wow! The bed just makes so much sense.
This is insanely, amazingly cool! My 8yo LOVED the secret bunk room. The window VIEWs are stunning. I love that the countertop seating looking out through the huge windows. AND HOLY STORAGE, BATMAN! This is perfection! I hope you do a full review of the 24VIEW.
Love this floor plan. The hidden room is too cool! The cupboard that doesn't open all the way would be a nice open shelf. Good place for cookbooks, plant small appliance, etc. Thanks!
A cargo door in the slide-out might be a welcome addition. After all, that's a pretty open space if you tip the bunks up. And I think you could slide a kayak or bikes in there, then close the slide up for travel. Really, that would be an awesome feature to it. And I just want to say that I'm watching the developments on this Forest River Wildwood/Salem brand with fascination. These are the best changes that I've seen in years. I'd love to see the Wildwood designer do this with the old floorplan from 2010 Keystone Outback Sydney Edition 290RLS that has one door into the camper, but a lovely living room space with rear area living by putting the TV at an angle in the corner and removing the door into the living area. You can have an emergency release window if you need emergency access out. I was trying to grab one of these old ones to remodel, but it sold before I could figure out storage for it. Our current camper space is about 27' long, not 33'. I wonder if that 290RLS could be done small --23RLS and less than 6,000 lbs.. Put a flip down desk on the back wall under the picture window. Best ideas that I've seen in a long time.
It’s great. Love that someone came up with something totally new. Omitting a booth or table really opens up the space. The breakfast bars makes miles of counter space. Having one leg of the counter flip down makes space. Good for baby's high chair. The hidden room is so fun. Kids would love that. But, the kids are goning to fight over who gets stuck with the mattress on the floor.
I saw this model and met the designer at the Hershey Show yesterday and Josh, I vote Crazy Awesome! They nailed it on the bed, truly awesome job on the windows, and a great prototype on the bunk room in the slideout. Grandchildren would be all over the secret room. How fun is that. Could be used as an office and I wonder if they could flip the bunkroom to make the bunk a bit more functional. Bravo to the design team for this bold adventure.
Overall, I just love this trailer! This is an instant “this one” moment you walk in. It just blew me away. And that is before we get to the “bonus” bunk room. Just absolutely love the window coverage on this one. I like that they ditched the obligatory dinette and replaced it with the eating bar counter along the wall by the kitchen. Much more comfortable and useful.
The Master bed windows without the blackout and no rear ladder would be a deal killer for us. The storage bunk room would be great for the electric bikes. Thanks for yet another great presentation & video.
Love it! All of the windows, and Kitchen is great! So much counter space! I would take out where the stools are in make that cupboards and or storage space. But that's just me. When I go camping with friends we eat outside as much as possible. And friends that have kids also do the same thing. Never did like the dinette and campers anyway they just take up extra room in my opinion for a space that is not really needed. And if you do have to eat inside you can just eat sitting at the couch with some TV trays. Problem solution! And more and more people are going to start getting away from the TV. People have just discovered getting out in nature and camping and getting away from their phones and the TV are the best things for the Body Mind and Spirit. I love the fact that they did not include a TV in this model! Love it! And the hidden room is ingenious!
Love this layout, we need the bunk room for our fur babies/office space, would like to see a slightly shorter lighter version, we can give up some kitchen space and could use a dinette for more work space as well. Thanks for sharing Josh!
@@JoshtheRVNerdwe really like the 24view but why oh why did they give such low cargo capacity?? 1400 lbs should be enough but that's cutting a little close for an active family of 4. Would have liked to see a little more capacity here.
1. I believe that if they switched the upper light and storage around in the bunkroom, that it would allow access to the storage when the bunk is in the upward position. 2. I love the division of kitchen and living space and holy storage Batman!!!! Ummm... yes please! 3. The bathroom door is super pretty and surprised me! 4. Not a fan of the shower "door" would rather see something a little sturdier (seriously... do better) 5. I love the cool storage in the bedroom under the bed and the fact that even if you opt to have a washer/dryer that you still have decent storage in the bedroom 6. As someone else who grew up tent camping but whos aging body can't quite do it anymore lol I really appreciate the bedroom windows and ability to hear and feel the outside 7. Thank you for the tankless hot water! 8. definitely a fan of the telescopic ladder so I hope they add a brace for that! Phew! I had a lot of comments today 🤣I'm looking forward to see the changes made when it goes into production #NerdHerd
Josh I have to say this camper is by far the most impressive camper I have seen you walk through that was not the inspiration for this line. You told me at the opening of the new Anderson, IN store that this video was coming and I am super impressed. To me this is definite luxury camper goals. Now let's see Go Play rv r&d this to bring it nearer to my budget lol. Great video and thank you very much for showing me a camper I really really want.
Hey Josh, It's me again and I've got to say that I'm just excited about this one as you!!! LOL It ranks as close to Number "1" as you can get!!! I love it!! Thanks a million for showing this one.
I really like this! I appreciate the included hamper for laundry. Although its too heavy for us, I am certainly enjoying the fresh layouts this year. Thanks for bringing it all to us, Josh!
Stay excited Josh ! This is cool 🫘 bean ! I think if I could tow it with our truck it would be an awesome seasonal camper. That bunk room is ingenious! The fan noise is a bit loud but I’m sure that might get better in model years to come. The road mode is not ideal but workable. I think this may create more flexible and different floor plans in the coming months! I’m glad the industry is moving forward from the same boring models.
Best RV layout I have ever seen. I like the eat-in kitchen and the bonus room is the best thing I have ever seen. The only thing I would change is to remove the bunks and make it a full functioning craft space.
It is an excellent concept. that "bonus room" could have multiple options available for it, from a bunkhouse, to an office or maybe just a privacy lounge area. Perhaps even a little hidden bar with bar fridge in there? Wine cellar? possibilites are endless, and it is about time somebody besides airstream builds a trailer with a ton of windows. Hopefully they do this in a trailer under 30 feet of total length for those of us that like the state and national park route... great review.
Just made a deposit on a seasonal site for 2024 with nothing to put on it, yet. Was definitely thinking about a shed as a tiny house but this rig right here has me kinda excited, too! Perfect couples trailer and for someone like me that has a hybrid work schedule, this thing is checking boxes. I love it.
So many very creative ideas in this. Love the deak friendly secret room. Won't work for our half ton but wow if we had a 3/4 ton diesel! Would love to see half ton, state park friendly models!
Love to see the innovative layout with all the windows and secret bunk house. They should add reading lights in the master bedroom. Also, the big window in the bunk slide doesn't have a shade - hopefully that's just a prototype issue.
Josh, Thanks for the re-visit. As almost everyone is saying, its about time manufacturers are considering camp-side windows. I never quite understood not having these previously; it seems almost obvious. I too would Ike to see one just a little shorter for us 1/2 ton folks. Again, appreciate the review, as always!
Things like no traditional dinette were not well received historically. It's only in the past few years there's been a large enough push to allow builders to do stuff like this and make it marketable At the end of the day it's always about what is going to sell.
I love so many things about this one that the 1 or 2 small things that I don't really like, don't really matter as much. ❤ the windows!!! Love the light colour scheme, the hidden room, the breakfast bar, the flooring, the blinds and the bed. Did I mention the windows? Nice one!
That’s so cool. I can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Would love to see one slightly shorter/lighter but still have a bunk slide (if that’s even possible). Thank you for the great videos!
LOVE THIS FLOORPLAN! Great concept - lots of campside windows, kitchen (love the counter/bar seating) & the bunk room - awesome. I wish the master bedroom had a better set-up (maybe a slide & bigger closet). Really like the 'out-of-the-box' thinking on this one!
Wow. Impressed! Amazing layout. Those windows!! 🥰 And so much storage!!! Plus I love the versa bed in the master. I agree with someone else who said it would be neat to have a cargo door in the bunk area. Also, I didn’t notice any blackout shades in the bunk room. If I have kids in there, I definitely want blackout shades for privacy. Maybe I just missed them, if not, there’s a be my next requested addition!!
These View RVs are a dream come true, almost...Love the rear kitchen, the huge amount of windows and the secret room. That room is perfect for grandkid sleepovers or an office station. I am also loving the versa Tilt bed shown here - it almost solves one of the biggest obstacles (for me) in our current RV and actually most RVs out there. With hip and back difficulties, it is becoming harder to "crawl" my way into our camp queen bed. The wheel well, side cabinets for hanging clothes and overhead cabinets make getting in bed a chore, and don't even get me started on the nightly bathroom visits. I have been following your videos for some kind of a solution so we don't have to make the U Dinette into bed mode. Does anyone know of a model where the main bed is more open?
Love this....I wish you could order it with out bunks if your going to use it as office/craft room.. also put the versatile bed button by the bed...who wants to get out of bed just to lower it......when your my age that means bathroom trip and all
Nice 'dead or alive' music reference! Finally, a dedicated 'office' area in a smaller RV that I can use while working on the road. I'm surprised I hadn't thought of this very clever concept. I'm an architect who needs a bit of elbow room for working on the road, and this is a fantastic solution. For me and my wife this would be fantastic, and give us a bit of separation when I am working. I do like the barstool style seating in the kitchen, as we don't usually sit down to eat for more than 10 minutes or so. I would actually remove the bunkhouse stuff, and fashion a workspace and make it a dedicated office. And instead of a huge U-shaped couch area, an option for two dedicated recliners or recliner couch (L-shaped) would be preferable for couples. Bedroom, I'd love to see the dual wardrobe closets shorter in height, and add in an open 'night table' platform above the wardrobe closets, as sleeping without access to a reading light, glass of water, place to stash a phone, etc. is very important. Having that platform at knee height as this trailer has, is not very ergonomic, or convenient and obstructs the one benefit of a true walk around bed. Curious if the slide can handle the weight of stashing two 60lb e-bikes? And, probably need a 2" dedicated hitch receiver on the rear bumper for a bike rack.....
I don't care who you are. Your head bops to that song. I don't suspect that ebike weight would be an issue but I am thinking that -- not KNOWING it. Some of those details are still up in the air on these. Something to consider though is how you'd get the ebikes in there. Might be tricky thru that secret door
This is great! For me shrink the kitchen down, get rid of the washer dryer, remove the desk for the bunk room and make it half ton towable and under 30 feet. Love the bunks in the slide.
Josh, I'm glad you do so many rigs,because just when I think I've found the one I like, you do this,love this floor plan and it checks most all of the boxes my only problem is still my tow vehicle 2019 half ton,Silverado. But still I thankYOU VERY VERY MUCH,YOU HAVE SAVED US ALL, ALOT OF TIME AND GAS MONEY!!!AGAIN THANKYOU!!!°
We really like this one too! We were already looking in to getting a truck to pull one and then we saw the floor vent literally right in front of the couch and that kind of killed the mood. I don't think we got to see the wet bay on the outside tour, is that also because it's a prototype? The main concern is whether the water hookups are enclosed or not. Also, as for not having kitchen access in road mode, the other half points out that you'd still have access to the outside fridge, so you could just pack your lunch there and take it to sit on the couch when you're at a rest stop. Thanks for another great preview, Uncle Josh! This one has us maaaaaaaaybe reconsidering floor vents.
Josh, We walked through a few new FRs with the versa-bed at the Chantilly Va show. With respect to the Versa-Bed a big miss on all of them is not having dual bed switches. There’s a switch by the door and there needs to be one by the headboard so you don’t have to get out of bed to put it up or down. If you give FR feedback on these please let them know this.
This is nice. First change: The imitation '70s oak parquet flooring must go! I'll pass on the washer/dryer hookups in a travel trailer. As for the hidden bunk room, I think I'd be removing the bunks and using it exclusively for storage and office. And, I think tankless water heaters are a must. I have one at home...
I like the versa tilt bed and the windowsin the bedroom. Washer dryer hookup makes this much more versatile. I like the camp side windows. I like the counter top dining. The hidden room I am on the fence. Makes the unit narrower, and opening up the space is really nice. If the slide had exterior access then it would be better for storage of long items.
This would be awesome for remote work. A little DIY for a better desk where the steps to the bunk are would do it. Is there a power tower behind the Life is better at the lake sign? If not there should be for plugging in devices and small appliances. They included a bed that's not a throw away? LED lighting behind the medicine cabinet would be awesome. For the amount of space 35' is pretty amazing. Window coverage (that you can actually open for a breeze) is awesome. Ladder above the bedroom would work. This is definitely a thumbs up.
This is perfect for my dog and I...just leaves the little issue of a 3/4 ton truck....sigh. I would love an update when you have pricing and videos on other models in this family. Thank you Josh for all your hard work and excitement!
I love this so much!! A kitchen I can really cook in! An office/spare bedroom! All the cool storage! The tilting bed! The space for the dogs! The curvy wall!! The not-a-radius shower!! I have zero use for a dinette, so I’m more than happy to have the kitchen seating as it is. Could a small rolling office chair fit in the extra room? I don’t like the seating, I’d rather see one of those long theatre sofas where the middle section folds down to make 2 recliners. With that exception, this is ideal for us, because I’m okay with yeeting myself over that counter. Thanks Nerd!
Seriously considering this as a (mostly) stationary solo full timer with a dog and 3 cats. I currently have a GD Imagine 3170BH and use the bunkhouse for the dog kennel and animal supplies, but absolutely love the idea of using the slide bunk room instead and giving myself that extra kitchen and living space. Hoping this will be at Hershey RV show to actually set foot in!
Great tour Josh! Like that the bunk room has its own door and not have to pull the whole entertqinment center out to access it like in the "Wildwood", who has a similar floorplan. Parquet flooring is new and different. Like the spacious bathroom sink area. Dont like all the windows. Lets in too much heat and cold. Kitchen needs turned around and add more storage. Love the look of the outside of the 2025 models. Like star wars space shuttles. Dig it! Lol
I had the first preview out on it last month actually. Lot of people all broadcast at once so I let things cool a bit before broadcasting this out there
love this unit. we are planning on going full time in two years the office space is a major want. the dinette desk stuff doesn't cut it. going into the office and shutting the door makes going to work more conducive to working. I want this in a class a or super c. I also really like an emergency door rather than falling out a window. as I retire, I'm going to need to quit jumping out windows.
Yeah as someone who bounces with a laptop between RVs at times I couldn't imagine doing anything more than just quickly offloading my camera at a booth and moving on. I couldn't sit there and actually work Half the time I'd rather just stand at the kitchen counter while my camera downloads to my PC
We loved the layout and the hidden bunk! When is this supposed to hit the dealers? Please tell them we want a full outside kitchen too. Keep up the good work!
Home schoolers would love the way the kitchen is laid out. I wouldn't be bothered about the dinette, there's plenty of sofa space for a family with 2 kids. If anything I'd add a flip up counter at the end, next to the sink, because if the kids are using the space of someone is working from home there, it would be more flexible. People can always get some tray/tables if they're bothered.
My first impressions are very favorable. Especially if your camping someplace with nice views all those windows could be awesome. The kitchen looks like a great place to cook with all that counter space. The use of space in the trailer is really innovative. I especially. Love that they give you all those totes etc to store stuff. Very cool. Love the tilt up bed. Concerns. Like you I wonder how this will do on a hot day in direct sun even with two ACs. I’d really like to know the answer to that question. Maybe that second AC really should be a 15k not a 13.5k. And even with the dedicated vent I wonder about the bunkroom. I also wonder how comfortable the sofa is. Only one way to find out and that’s to sit on it. Nits. Just install proper drawers next to the stove. Having to open the door to get to a drawer is just needless. There didn’t seem to be a reinforced place to mount the TV judging off the back side from the bunkroom. Open up the space above the microwave. I’d also like to see a small raised lip along the back of the counter next to the sofa in case you have a spill to contain it. I also don’t like having to open a door to get to the door handle for the bunk room. It would also be interesting to see if you can get bikes into the bunk room for storage during transit. If so a couple of tie down rings would be nice. And for crying out loud put a full size door on the drivers side pass through. That little one is seriously annoying. Finally how about an included fold away table for the couch area? All in all well done Salem. I’ll definitely be looking for these at the next RV show.
They'll rolling out for production around the end of sept as I recall. I'm sure you'll see a lot of dealers trying to catch the initial wave of interest on them
I love the way they did the bunks total winner, I thought they could make the couch shorter and make it work for a bar seat at the sink area to allow for more storage in the kitchen. The toilet needs to be porcelain also. I am also not a fan of the wood frame it could be a lighter Rv if they used aluminum. Definitely needs more kitchen storage before I commit. Great direction on the bunks though.
Thanks for the review. Great concept. Biggest huddle I see is the sink placement. When I do dishes the water flies. The backsplash for this sink are the cushions for the sectional. Those are going to be wet and stained in no time. They'll need to figure out something else for a backsplash.
I watch alot of your videos and you are a genuine mess but find it all interesting . Now I compare other's presentations to your's . A bit big for me but I like that they are thinking outside the box 😊
Great concept! There needs to be a bit more focus on outdoor storage. I'd also add that the Salem/Wildwood units aren't know for their high end quality fit and finish along with better quality parts and pieces like, say, a Grand Design would offer. This would be more applicable to full timers. But I do like the out of the box thinking! And I like the idea of catering more to couples only (that slide would have a doggie door in it and would be our pups space along with the office! Any chance any of the View models will be at Hershey? Josh, will you be there? I know Matt from the 'other' channel will be, but I prefer your style to his! Thanks for the videos!
My quick hit initial thoughts…I don’t want a dinette in a couples camper. It takes up too much real estate and we prefer eating outside anyway. I LOVE the bonus room hidden in the slide…very 007. 😎 And, I am thrilled that the tv/fireplace is actually in front of the seating area instead of beside it or lording overhead it…bad news for chiropractors but great news for the rest of us!
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I love the way this is laid out. 100% ditch the dinette, it’s always the worst spot in an RV IMO. Takes up too much space, and it doesn’t even provide comfortable seating/sleeping. Not even the dog likes it! The countertop seating gives you plenty of room to eat, without taking up a ton of space on the floorplan. In fact, I feel like you could chop off a good 3-5 feet on this floor plan without too much trouble. It’d be interesting to see this type of layout on a sub-30’ plan for better national park compatibility. I’d use the hidden room as a nice little office, out of the way so it doesn’t dominate the view in the main space. The AC duct in the hidden room is a massive plus too. I’d keep the medicine cabinet - we always need more storage in the bathroom, so better to have that space even if it pushes into the room a bit.
The window coverage is great, but I would be very concerned about the ability to cool this unit without the secondary AC. In fact, I’m not even sure the second AC will be all that effective. Are double pane windows standard? How’s the insulation? These are important given the potential for heat leakage. I’d almost say cut the windows in half and keep the ratio of windows to camp side vs neighbor side, best of both worlds IMO.
Rack and pinion slide - 100% necessary and I’m glad they did that. I’d be worried about the load capacity if it was something weaker, plus the ability to just nudge the slide out for kitchen access is pretty good.
Lastly, and I can’t believe they’ve done this - SPEAKERS OUTSIDE ARE AT EAR LEVEL INSTEAD OF BLASTING INTO THE NEXT 3 SITES! So many mfg’s get that wrong, nice to see them at the right height!
6:55 my cabinet door solution is to have no door there. That would be where I put box of cereal, bags of chips, and bread.
Wow! I love this! What an original unique floor plan with lots of extras. The windows sold me! I also love that both tv’s are straight across for perfect viewing. I don’t like a traditional dinette so I like this setup, however, I would like some sort of table that could be pulled out in front of the lounger - for multi-uses: meals, snacks, drinks, crafts, or working on my laptop. We would use the bunk room for our expensive mountain bikes and other storage, but also love the bunks when we have guests! Thanks Josh! This one gets my vote.
Awesome! TY for watching :)
Wow...wow, wow, wow!! The BEST layout I've seen in a travel trailer hands down! They are finally taking hints from the tiny house market! I hate dinettes. I love how they made the eating area to double as an awesome space to work on a laptop...and they fit it all into the kitchen area, giving the living room its own space! The hidden room is ingenious! They added built-in stair storage like tiny homes use. The bathroom wall is unique and trendy. The look in the bathroom is more like a real home and less like an rv. 😍 With a bed that folds upward and washer/dryer hookups in a relatively small/mid-size travel trailer...I have no words. So impressive! 🤯❤️
Glad you like it! :)
I just bought this one...its amazing..checks all the boxes for me..the hidden room is my office, cat room. I love this rig soooo muxh
I'm kinda jealous. These are super fun and cool
I’ve loved the whole View line since I saw the previews. It’s awesome to see someone thinking outside the box, coming up with completely unheard of floor plans.
I’ve always admired the versa lounges and now the versatitl bed is just wow! The bed just makes so much sense.
I like how EVERYTHING in their RVs is multi-functional
@@JoshtheRVNerd Oh,and I forgot to mention how I like the radiuses walls. Like you say, churches it up a bit.👍
Wow this one is cool. I’m going to watch it again because there is just so much new!
Enjoy! :)
Industry is finally understanding that we going camping to see whats outside! No need for a dinnet love the counter seating.
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This is insanely, amazingly cool! My 8yo LOVED the secret bunk room. The window VIEWs are stunning. I love that the countertop seating looking out through the huge windows. AND HOLY STORAGE, BATMAN! This is perfection! I hope you do a full review of the 24VIEW.
24VIEW full look is coming but give me some time. I have a TONNNNN of content all backed up right now
This is a little big for me, but it is really cool 😎 with all the windows and the secret bunkhouse! What a great idea.
I agree, a smaller/lighter version would be nice. Say a 27 ft with a back wall kitchen that's under 8000lb gross would be nice... if possible
the "secret" bunk house I'm sure would be a hit with the grandkids
Thanks so much! 😊
Love this floor plan. The hidden room is too cool! The cupboard that doesn't open all the way would be a nice open shelf. Good place for cookbooks, plant small appliance, etc. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Instead of a door, a nice rolltop would work. No need to empty shelves during travel.
A cargo door in the slide-out might be a welcome addition. After all, that's a pretty open space if you tip the bunks up. And I think you could slide a kayak or bikes in there, then close the slide up for travel. Really, that would be an awesome feature to it. And I just want to say that I'm watching the developments on this Forest River Wildwood/Salem brand with fascination. These are the best changes that I've seen in years.
I'd love to see the Wildwood designer do this with the old floorplan from 2010 Keystone Outback Sydney Edition 290RLS that has one door into the camper, but a lovely living room space with rear area living by putting the TV at an angle in the corner and removing the door into the living area. You can have an emergency release window if you need emergency access out. I was trying to grab one of these old ones to remodel, but it sold before I could figure out storage for it. Our current camper space is about 27' long, not 33'. I wonder if that 290RLS could be done small --23RLS and less than 6,000 lbs.. Put a flip down desk on the back wall under the picture window.
Best ideas that I've seen in a long time.
Outback has always had a long history of originality as well
It’s great. Love that someone came up with something totally new. Omitting a booth or table really opens up the space. The breakfast bars makes miles of counter space. Having one leg of the counter flip down makes space. Good for baby's high chair. The hidden room is so fun. Kids would love that. But, the kids are goning to fight over who gets stuck with the mattress on the floor.
I know.. ORIGINALITY.. what an idea
I saw this model and met the designer at the Hershey Show yesterday and Josh, I vote Crazy Awesome! They nailed it on the bed, truly awesome job on the windows, and a great prototype on the bunk room in the slideout. Grandchildren would be all over the secret room. How fun is that. Could be used as an office and I wonder if they could flip the bunkroom to make the bunk a bit more functional. Bravo to the design team for this bold adventure.
Awesome! Thank you!
Overall, I just love this trailer! This is an instant “this one” moment you walk in. It just blew me away. And that is before we get to the “bonus” bunk room. Just absolutely love the window coverage on this one. I like that they ditched the obligatory dinette and replaced it with the eating bar counter along the wall by the kitchen. Much more comfortable and useful.
It’s just so cool. Thank you for watching!
The Master bed windows without the blackout and no rear ladder would be a deal killer for us. The storage bunk room would be great for the electric bikes. Thanks for yet another great presentation & video.
my pleasure! :)
@Erin-Thor mine folds.....so maybe not?
Love it! All of the windows, and Kitchen is great! So much counter space! I would take out where the stools are in make that cupboards and or storage space. But that's just me. When I go camping with friends we eat outside as much as possible. And friends that have kids also do the same thing. Never did like the dinette and campers anyway they just take up extra room in my opinion for a space that is not really needed. And if you do have to eat inside you can just eat sitting at the couch with some TV trays. Problem solution! And more and more people are going to start getting away from the TV. People have just discovered getting out in nature and camping and getting away from their phones and the TV are the best things for the Body Mind and Spirit. I love the fact that they did not include a TV in this model! Love it! And the hidden room is ingenious!
Love that room in the slide. This whole thing is just FUN
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 . This is the one !!! Ticked all the boxes for me. Love the hidden room !
Enjoy!
Love this layout, we need the bunk room for our fur babies/office space, would like to see a slightly shorter lighter version, we can give up some kitchen space and could use a dinette for more work space as well. Thanks for sharing Josh!
24VIEW will be exactly that!! just under 30ft total and lighter overall
@@JoshtheRVNerdwe really like the 24view but why oh why did they give such low cargo capacity?? 1400 lbs should be enough but that's cutting a little close for an active family of 4. Would have liked to see a little more capacity here.
I absolutely love the use of the space in that slide. Such a great idea and use of space. I'd LOVE to get one for my family of 4.
1. I believe that if they switched the upper light and storage around in the bunkroom, that it would allow access to the storage when the bunk is in the upward position. 2. I love the division of kitchen and living space and holy storage Batman!!!! Ummm... yes please! 3. The bathroom door is super pretty and surprised me! 4. Not a fan of the shower "door" would rather see something a little sturdier (seriously... do better) 5. I love the cool storage in the bedroom under the bed and the fact that even if you opt to have a washer/dryer that you still have decent storage in the bedroom 6. As someone else who grew up tent camping but whos aging body can't quite do it anymore lol I really appreciate the bedroom windows and ability to hear and feel the outside 7. Thank you for the tankless hot water! 8. definitely a fan of the telescopic ladder so I hope they add a brace for that! Phew! I had a lot of comments today 🤣I'm looking forward to see the changes made when it goes into production #NerdHerd
I'm really eager to see these finally rolling out
Hey Josh, any timeframe for full production?
@@Tedgloss Just as soon as they make the couple of changes I need 🤣 (sorry couldn't resist) 😅
Josh I have to say this camper is by far the most impressive camper I have seen you walk through that was not the inspiration for this line. You told me at the opening of the new Anderson, IN store that this video was coming and I am super impressed. To me this is definite luxury camper goals. Now let's see Go Play rv r&d this to bring it nearer to my budget lol. Great video and thank you very much for showing me a camper I really really want.
Man.. I'd love it if our go plays had something like this!
Add set up, take down check list on the storage door.
Hey Josh, It's me again and I've got to say that I'm just excited about this one as you!!! LOL It ranks as close to Number "1" as you can get!!! I love it!! Thanks a million for showing this one.
Awesome! Thank you!
I really like this! I appreciate the included hamper for laundry.
Although its too heavy for us, I am certainly enjoying the fresh layouts this year. Thanks for bringing it all to us, Josh!
Thanks for sharing!
Dream couple trailer for us!!
Love all the windows facing the campsite, and all the unique options.
I do too 😊
What a great model! Love the kitchen layout with the bar style seating. So many options for the hidden slide room. Thanks for the update!
Glad you like it!
Very cool.
Thanks for the awesome Video Josh.
my pleasure! :)
Creative!! I love it! Big for solo, but there's a ton to like!
I love hidden rooms. hehe. great storage. i cannot sleep without white noise.
Same
Stay excited Josh ! This is cool 🫘 bean ! I think if I could tow it with our truck it would be an awesome seasonal camper. That bunk room is ingenious! The fan noise is a bit loud but I’m sure that might get better in model years to come. The road mode is not ideal but workable. I think this may create more flexible and different floor plans in the coming months! I’m glad the industry is moving forward from the same boring models.
I kinda like white noise from fans myself but I know not everyone feels that way
Josh this is a Very Nice Travel Trailer 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Really like this setup and the secret room
Best RV layout I have ever seen. I like the eat-in kitchen and the bonus room is the best thing I have ever seen. The only thing I would change is to remove the bunks and make it a full functioning craft space.
Wow, thank you!
It is an excellent concept. that "bonus room" could have multiple options available for it, from a bunkhouse, to an office or maybe just a privacy lounge area. Perhaps even a little hidden bar with bar fridge in there? Wine cellar? possibilites are endless, and it is about time somebody besides airstream builds a trailer with a ton of windows. Hopefully they do this in a trailer under 30 feet of total length for those of us that like the state and national park route... great review.
Hidden bar is a really fun idea!
Absolutely hits the ball out of the park! Love to see new floor plans and new thinking. Actual research and development in action
Rv r&d: rip-off and duplicate lol
Having my 29View being delivered in a week. I am as excited as the guy in the video. Great energy!
wow congrats! If this video was helpful to you, then mind dropping me a review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review by chance
I love the front windows, just like the older campers!
Just made a deposit on a seasonal site for 2024 with nothing to put on it, yet. Was definitely thinking about a shed as a tiny house but this rig right here has me kinda excited, too! Perfect couples trailer and for someone like me that has a hybrid work schedule, this thing is checking boxes. I love it.
I could see one of these on seasonal a for sure
So many very creative ideas in this. Love the deak friendly secret room. Won't work for our half ton but wow if we had a 3/4 ton diesel! Would love to see half ton, state park friendly models!
They have version just under 30ft coming. Stay tuned :)
Love to see the innovative layout with all the windows and secret bunk house. They should add reading lights in the master bedroom. Also, the big window in the bunk slide doesn't have a shade - hopefully that's just a prototype issue.
Hmm.. I’ll have to ask on the shade. Good catch
Josh, Thanks for the re-visit. As almost everyone is saying, its about time manufacturers are considering camp-side windows. I never quite understood not having these previously; it seems almost obvious. I too would Ike to see one just a little shorter for us 1/2 ton folks. Again, appreciate the review, as always!
Things like no traditional dinette were not well received historically. It's only in the past few years there's been a large enough push to allow builders to do stuff like this and make it marketable
At the end of the day it's always about what is going to sell.
I love so many things about this one that the 1 or 2 small things that I don't really like, don't really matter as much. ❤ the windows!!! Love the light colour scheme, the hidden room, the breakfast bar, the flooring, the blinds and the bed. Did I mention the windows? Nice one!
But what about the windows? 😆
@@JoshtheRVNerd 😂
Amazing. I love the windows and brightness. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
That’s so cool. I can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Would love to see one slightly shorter/lighter but still have a bunk slide (if that’s even possible). Thank you for the great videos!
That’s the 24view and it’s coming!!
LOVE THIS FLOORPLAN! Great concept - lots of campside windows, kitchen (love the counter/bar seating) & the bunk room - awesome. I wish the master bedroom had a better set-up (maybe a slide & bigger closet). Really like the 'out-of-the-box' thinking on this one!
Thanks so much!
Hey Uncle Josh -
Got to see one TODAY in person 😮 at local dealer! Very sweet trailer! Hopefully, I can get one soon!
Thank you for this video!
Glad you liked it
Wow. Impressed! Amazing layout. Those windows!! 🥰 And so much storage!!! Plus I love the versa bed in the master.
I agree with someone else who said it would be neat to have a cargo door in the bunk area. Also, I didn’t notice any blackout shades in the bunk room. If I have kids in there, I definitely want blackout shades for privacy. Maybe I just missed them, if not, there’s a be my next requested addition!!
Yeah I think the bunk room has pleated shades but this was early access footage of a prototype model. They may have updated since
These View RVs are a dream come true, almost...Love the rear kitchen, the huge amount of windows and the secret room. That room is perfect for grandkid sleepovers or an office station. I am also loving the versa Tilt bed shown here - it almost solves one of the biggest obstacles (for me) in our current RV and actually most RVs out there. With hip and back difficulties, it is becoming harder to "crawl" my way into our camp queen bed. The wheel well, side cabinets for hanging clothes and overhead cabinets make getting in bed a chore, and don't even get me started on the nightly bathroom visits. I have been following your videos for some kind of a solution so we don't have to make the U Dinette into bed mode. Does anyone know of a model where the main bed is more open?
All three current view models have that same bedroom basically
Love this....I wish you could order it with out bunks if your going to use it as office/craft room.. also put the versatile bed button by the bed...who wants to get out of bed just to lower it......when your my age that means bathroom trip and all
I almost feel like they should have a no-bunk variation of it
Entertaining from beginning to end
:)
Nice 'dead or alive' music reference!
Finally, a dedicated 'office' area in a smaller RV that I can use while working on the road. I'm surprised I hadn't thought of this very clever concept. I'm an architect who needs a bit of elbow room for working on the road, and this is a fantastic solution. For me and my wife this would be fantastic, and give us a bit of separation when I am working. I do like the barstool style seating in the kitchen, as we don't usually sit down to eat for more than 10 minutes or so. I would actually remove the bunkhouse stuff, and fashion a workspace and make it a dedicated office. And instead of a huge U-shaped couch area, an option for two dedicated recliners or recliner couch (L-shaped) would be preferable for couples. Bedroom, I'd love to see the dual wardrobe closets shorter in height, and add in an open 'night table' platform above the wardrobe closets, as sleeping without access to a reading light, glass of water, place to stash a phone, etc. is very important. Having that platform at knee height as this trailer has, is not very ergonomic, or convenient and obstructs the one benefit of a true walk around bed. Curious if the slide can handle the weight of stashing two 60lb e-bikes? And, probably need a 2" dedicated hitch receiver on the rear bumper for a bike rack.....
I don't care who you are. Your head bops to that song.
I don't suspect that ebike weight would be an issue but I am thinking that -- not KNOWING it. Some of those details are still up in the air on these. Something to consider though is how you'd get the ebikes in there. Might be tricky thru that secret door
This is great! For me shrink the kitchen down, get rid of the washer dryer, remove the desk for the bunk room and make it half ton towable and under 30 feet. Love the bunks in the slide.
They have something right along those lines also coming. Stay tuned!
Refreshing! Will be great to hide the kids stuff in their own room too, keep the mess in one place.
I thought that too!
I like this plan. Great to put permanently on a lake
I felt similarly
Super cuddle compliant as well :)
I love the black out shades in sand color not black that's wonderful
Josh, talk to Wildwood, have them add another slide for the couch and we’re sold. Love it.
I'll tell them TK-jg7cq said to get it done. How can they refuse _that?_
Love this! Very cool! No negative comments at all!
Wow! Nice! :)
Josh the rv nerd
Great plan..
Just needs a slide for the couch. Not even a large one, just enough so your not right up to the TV!
Love it!
A few folks mentioned something similar. TY
Josh, I'm glad you do so many rigs,because just when I think I've found the one I like, you do this,love this floor plan and it checks most all of the boxes my only problem is still my tow vehicle 2019 half ton,Silverado. But still I thankYOU VERY VERY MUCH,YOU HAVE SAVED US ALL, ALOT OF TIME AND GAS MONEY!!!AGAIN THANKYOU!!!°
hahaha
Very nice! We converted our dinette into a couch/day bed so love that there’s no dinette
Sounds awesome
We really like this one too! We were already looking in to getting a truck to pull one and then we saw the floor vent literally right in front of the couch and that kind of killed the mood. I don't think we got to see the wet bay on the outside tour, is that also because it's a prototype? The main concern is whether the water hookups are enclosed or not. Also, as for not having kitchen access in road mode, the other half points out that you'd still have access to the outside fridge, so you could just pack your lunch there and take it to sit on the couch when you're at a rest stop. Thanks for another great preview, Uncle Josh! This one has us maaaaaaaaybe reconsidering floor vents.
These campers that aren’t weather rated really shouldn’t use floor heating in my view
LOVE this New Salem View!! The hidden bunk/flex room is fantastic!! #JoshTheRVNerdAtBishsRV
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Love the floor plan and W/D availability.
Nice for a park model or a hide away cabin, not for galivanting around the country, IMO. Thanks Josh!
Fair. TY
This is very interesting. Great for family camping
It really is!
Wow!!!!!! That is certainly one unique floor plan. I’m guessing this will be a big seller in due time.
I think so too!
This is like an easily towable Park Model with all the windows and the private bunk house. I’m looking forward to how this line evolves.
There are other members of the family coming in time I've heard
Another 1K hitch weight. Looks nice but needing a 1 ton to tow would have me looking for a 5th wheel over this. As always nice review!
I love it!
Josh, We walked through a few new FRs with the versa-bed at the Chantilly Va show. With respect to the Versa-Bed a big miss on all of them is not having dual bed switches. There’s a switch by the door and there needs to be one by the headboard so you don’t have to get out of bed to put it up or down. If you give FR feedback on these please let them know this.
Dual switches would be nice for sure
This is nice. First change: The imitation '70s oak parquet flooring must go! I'll pass on the washer/dryer hookups in a travel trailer. As for the hidden bunk room, I think I'd be removing the bunks and using it exclusively for storage and office. And, I think tankless water heaters are a must. I have one at home...
lol that flooring. People either really love it or REALLY do not
A fresh and brilliant design!
Thank you! Cheers!
I like the versa tilt bed and the windowsin the bedroom. Washer dryer hookup makes this much more versatile. I like the camp side windows. I like the counter top dining. The hidden room I am on the fence. Makes the unit narrower, and opening up the space is really nice. If the slide had exterior access then it would be better for storage of long items.
TY!
Out of my couples RV budget but wow.....Very nice trailer.
Thank you for watching!
This would be awesome for remote work. A little DIY for a better desk where the steps to the bunk are would do it. Is there a power tower behind the Life is better at the lake sign? If not there should be for plugging in devices and small appliances. They included a bed that's not a throw away? LED lighting behind the medicine cabinet would be awesome. For the amount of space 35' is pretty amazing. Window coverage (that you can actually open for a breeze) is awesome. Ladder above the bedroom would work. This is definitely a thumbs up.
Apologies cannot recall all outlet locations. That would be a good spot
This is perfect for my dog and I...just leaves the little issue of a 3/4 ton truck....sigh. I would love an update when you have pricing and videos on other models in this family. Thank you Josh for all your hard work and excitement!
I don’t really see pricing. Our local teams and website can assist there
Very Cool!! Crazy Awesome!!
Very!
I love this so much!! A kitchen I can really cook in! An office/spare bedroom! All the cool storage! The tilting bed! The space for the dogs! The curvy wall!! The not-a-radius shower!! I have zero use for a dinette, so I’m more than happy to have the kitchen seating as it is. Could a small rolling office chair fit in the extra room? I don’t like the seating, I’d rather see one of those long theatre sofas where the middle section folds down to make 2 recliners. With that exception, this is ideal for us, because I’m okay with yeeting myself over that counter. Thanks Nerd!
My pleasure! :)
Seriously considering this as a (mostly) stationary solo full timer with a dog and 3 cats. I currently have a GD Imagine 3170BH and use the bunkhouse for the dog kennel and animal supplies, but absolutely love the idea of using the slide bunk room instead and giving myself that extra kitchen and living space. Hoping this will be at Hershey RV show to actually set foot in!
That's kinda how I see these.. mostly in one spot all set up. Occasionally moving about
Great tour Josh! Like that the bunk room has its own door and not have to pull the whole entertqinment center out to access it like in the "Wildwood", who has a similar floorplan. Parquet flooring is new and different. Like the spacious bathroom sink area. Dont like all the windows. Lets in too much heat and cold. Kitchen needs turned around and add more storage. Love the look of the outside of the 2025 models. Like star wars space shuttles. Dig it! Lol
Wildwood and Salem are literally the same thing btw. Not even similar but identical
I seen this on Big Truck Big RV
Last month. But it's a very cool looking travel trailer.
I had the first preview out on it last month actually. Lot of people all broadcast at once so I let things cool a bit before broadcasting this out there
I'd definitely buy this one as my mini mansion if it had a bedroom access door 2 entrances
love this unit. we are planning on going full time in two years the office space is a major want. the dinette desk stuff doesn't cut it. going into the office and shutting the door makes going to work more conducive to working. I want this in a class a or super c. I also really like an emergency door rather than falling out a window. as I retire, I'm going to need to quit jumping out windows.
Yeah as someone who bounces with a laptop between RVs at times I couldn't imagine doing anything more than just quickly offloading my camera at a booth and moving on. I couldn't sit there and actually work
Half the time I'd rather just stand at the kitchen counter while my camera downloads to my PC
We loved the layout and the hidden bunk! When is this supposed to hit the dealers? Please tell them we want a full outside kitchen too. Keep up the good work!
I think production starts around the end of sept
Is this considered a stick and tin? What would you say about quality of the components?@@JoshtheRVNerd
Pretty amazing if you ask me. Just hope they can keep the quality standard to match what you showed us.
I hope so too!
I love it. You are right it needs a ladder. Can you do a more in-depth video. Can not wait to see whats next from salem.
Sorry.. more in depth in what way?
Love it
Home schoolers would love the way the kitchen is laid out. I wouldn't be bothered about the dinette, there's plenty of sofa space for a family with 2 kids. If anything I'd add a flip up counter at the end, next to the sink, because if the kids are using the space of someone is working from home there, it would be more flexible. People can always get some tray/tables if they're bothered.
That thing is sweet!
😃
Wow, really like this camper. Sure, it's a little big but if I had a 3/4 or 1 ton pickup, I'd consider it sooner than later.
Yeah a bit big for most half tons I'd think
My first impressions are very favorable. Especially if your camping someplace with nice views all those windows could be awesome. The kitchen looks like a great place to cook with all that counter space. The use of space in the trailer is really innovative. I especially. Love that they give you all those totes etc to store stuff. Very cool. Love the tilt up bed.
Concerns. Like you I wonder how this will do on a hot day in direct sun even with two ACs. I’d really like to know the answer to that question. Maybe that second AC really should be a 15k not a 13.5k. And even with the dedicated vent I wonder about the bunkroom. I also wonder how comfortable the sofa is. Only one way to find out and that’s to sit on it.
Nits. Just install proper drawers next to the stove. Having to open the door to get to a drawer is just needless. There didn’t seem to be a reinforced place to mount the TV judging off the back side from the bunkroom. Open up the space above the microwave. I’d also like to see a small raised lip along the back of the counter next to the sofa in case you have a spill to contain it. I also don’t like having to open a door to get to the door handle for the bunk room. It would also be interesting to see if you can get bikes into the bunk room for storage during transit. If so a couple of tie down rings would be nice. And for crying out loud put a full size door on the drivers side pass through. That little one is seriously annoying. Finally how about an included fold away table for the couch area?
All in all well done Salem. I’ll definitely be looking for these at the next RV show.
They'll rolling out for production around the end of sept as I recall. I'm sure you'll see a lot of dealers trying to catch the initial wave of interest on them
I love the way they did the bunks total winner, I thought they could make the couch shorter and make it work for a bar seat at the sink area to allow for more storage in the kitchen. The toilet needs to be porcelain also. I am also not a fan of the wood frame it could be a lighter Rv if they used aluminum. Definitely needs more kitchen storage before I commit. Great direction on the bunks though.
Those black out shades will go a long way to help keep it cool inside.
they really do help
Thanks for the review. Great concept. Biggest huddle I see is the sink placement. When I do dishes the water flies. The backsplash for this sink are the cushions for the sectional. Those are going to be wet and stained in no time. They'll need to figure out something else for a backsplash.
Thanks for sharing
So cool°
I watch alot of your videos and you are a genuine mess but find it all interesting . Now I compare other's presentations to your's . A bit big for me but I like that they are thinking outside the box 😊
Great concept! There needs to be a bit more focus on outdoor storage. I'd also add that the Salem/Wildwood units aren't know for their high end quality fit and finish along with better quality parts and pieces like, say, a Grand Design would offer. This would be more applicable to full timers. But I do like the out of the box thinking! And I like the idea of catering more to couples only (that slide would have a doggie door in it and would be our pups space along with the office! Any chance any of the View models will be at Hershey? Josh, will you be there? I know Matt from the 'other' channel will be, but I prefer your style to his! Thanks for the videos!
Won't be at hershey myself. Plenty of videos to make back home :)