@@WinesPinesandCanines we are looking at couples campers in general. My wife is leaning towards the retro campers from Riverside or Gulfstream, but I'm pretty open. I do like the Murphy bed models a lot, but what you two did with the queen to king is a very creative solution!
Nicely done mods and video. Liked the mix between inside/outside. Especially liked the bed extension and hinges on the sofa. The dimming lights are nice. I could go on. One of the best RV videos I’ve seen (probably well over a hundred hours of video... we’re researching buying a camper and have zeroed in on the G19 or E19 series). One of you must be an engineer. Thank you from a fellow North Caroliner.
Thank you so much for the comment and for watching! We are not engineers but always love learning and tinkering with things haha! Please reach out if you have any questions as you narrow your search. Safe travels!
Thank you! And thanks for watching. We watched a ton of videos as well but could never find one that told us what it was like in the “real world”. So when we made ours, we tried to show it as we would want to see it. Glad that we could help and hope you find your perfect camper! Safe travels.
I love the bed extension idea. Just finished the wood and working on a foam cushion panel to put in place when extended now on our 19 FBS. This will solve the who gets disturbed when nature calls dilemma. Genius!
Glad it was helpful! We knew after the first night that something would have to be done lol. We love that it is an easy mod and makes it so much more comfortable. Thanks for watching and safe travels!
@@harveytegeler6329 It was 48x48 (give or take a 1/2 inch). We cut a full sheet of plywood in half. That allows us to pull it out about 18" and still have 30" under the mattress.
@@WinesPinesandCanines OK, help me understand the mod. The bed was 80"x60" sleeping east-west. Now, how big is it? Also, after looking at a FBS in person seems like you can not add to the whole old width new length, isn't it kinda T shaped. Am I not envisioning it correctly or what?
I plan to buy this model and if weren't for you pointing out the hand rail situation I absolutely never would notice. 100% for sure would lead to a BAD experience for me. Thank you!
We think it may be fixed on newer models but haven’t been able to find one in stock to confirm. Would love to hear back once you receive yours! Safe travels and thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your review and mods very much. Very informative. Looking to sell my home and go full time within the next year myself. Picking u tons of great information. Still trying to figure out why the black tanks haven’t been redesigned better though. Too many corners for material to gather up in....anyway, liked meeting your pup, you folks take care.
Thank you for watching and glad our videos are helpful! We agree on the black tanks but having owned a camper without and then with (the GeoPro) a black tank flush - they make a world of difference in keeping the sensors working correctly. Good luck with the full timing and safe travels to you!
Great Video! My wife and I just purchased our 19FBS in July, 2020 and were thinking of some of the modifications we'd like to do... I love all of yours and plan to copy each one. Thanks for the education!
Thank you for watching and the comment! How are you liking the 19fbs? We are finding that even though it’s a small camper, there are a bunch of modifications available!
Thank you. Truly appreciate the kind words! It was one of our first videos ever and we tried to talk about things we would have wanted to know. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I wish I could pull slightly more with my Jeep, I’d upgrade from the RPOD to this. It looks like it would suit my needs a little better but a little too heavy. This video gives me lots of mod ideas though,thanks a bunch!
So glad you found it helpful! The rpods are nice campers - we looked at those as well and have friends that have them and love them. And a jeep is the perfect camping vehicle. When we had our class c we usually rented a vehicle when we traveled and the one time we were able to rent a jeep was great! It had 25 miles on it when we started and many more when we turned it back in haha!
Thank you for watching! We have put another 10,000 miles over the past year and still doing great. We are working on an updated review with updates on the mods we have done. Have a good week!
I have the Epro version of this. Im so glad I watched your videos. I found the frame bolts (nuts) issue on your last one as well as other issues you describe. We also sleep the king way. One issue I had was the failure of the Dometic 300 toilet. Im guessing you were spared this smelly debacle . Mine was still under warranty , but I chose to give them 50 bucks and upgraded to the 310 anyway. We did add a curtain for the sleeping area. This is our 7th rig and we peaked at a 31 ft TT. I did swap tires on a hunch. Goodyear now makes US tires and I swapped to them; the originals were only 1.5 yrs old and the tire place showed me hidden separation on the inside right side. Im glad i avoided that potential fiasco. Really nice video, spouse now has me assigned to several of your mods. Overall I like mine too.
Thank you for watching and glad you found it helpful! Yes - luckily we were spared the issue with the 300 but did see that so many did not. We just upgraded to the 310 and it looks to be a substantial upgrade! How did you add the curtain - attach to ceiling with a track or a curtain rod? Wondering how well it would stay up in travel. 7! Wow - the things you must have had to fix haha! This is our second. First one was an older Class C that we tore apart to remodel. Learned a lot on that one! And thanks for the tip on the Goodyears. We have been lucky so far but next year will be time likely. Thanks again for the view and positive feedback! Happy camping and safe travels!
@@WinesPinesandCanines I used a length of that stretch cord you see on kayaks etc. I ran it thru the sewn top curtain loop with dog leash type clips on each end; I put an eye in the side of the TV console and another in the wood framing of the slide. The stretch cord gives way if one pulls on the curtain and it also keeps it taught. We also made the curtain in two pieces with it split in the middle for easier entry and exit (a very good idea of my wife's; she made the curtain). When not in use i just unclip the end attached to the eye in the slide framing and clip on the other to get it out of the way. When its stretched out in use the small open area in the top allows for air flow from the AC unit too.
@@bwhit707 That sounds like a great mod! Easy to DIY and you don't have a curtain rod in the way. Thank you for the detailed instructions - we have thought about adding a curtain so this is going on the list. Have a great rest of the week!
Great video..thanks. I'm looking at Rockwoods as my first camper. I'm handy, so now I know what to look for. Clever upgrades. Both of you and the lil dog are good people. Thanks again!!
Thank you for watching! Good luck with your first purchase - we have been happy so far with Rockwood. When we upgrade someday they will be at the top of the list. Have a great week!
Think hitting your head is a rite of passage for all camper owners haha! Hopefully it was just a small bump but glad you found the pool noodle helpful!
You in the pass through storage at the 9:14 mark is absolutely priceless...have watched a ton of RV videos and not once have we seen that...hubby says it makes for a great dog house! LOL :D
Really appreciate your honesty! My wife and I recently moved to CO and are "considering" a travel to pull behind a medium size SUV. This one seems likes a perfect fit! Again, THANK YOU!!
Thank you. We really do like the camper - we are another year and 12,000 miles in. One additional issue that we will talk about in an upcoming video but all solved and we are still very happy with it overall. Let us know if you decide to buy (the newer 2023's look pretty nice - some of our wish list items have been answered lol!)
Thank you so much for all your videos I have just brought and own a 2022 coleman coleman rubican 1608rb which is a lot like your RV Travel Trailer. Your ideas and videos have really helped us alot. Thanks
Thank you for watching and glad the videos have been helpful! The Rubicon is very similar. The nice thing about all these different manufacturers are there are only so many floorplans you can come up with lol, so alot of these mods/hacks are usabe. Are you enjoying the camper so far?
Your review is excellent and so thorough. I appreciate all of your insights and you have great ideas, funny to see this review and see the changes you’ve made since this video.
Thank you - very appreciated. And ha! Yes, ever since starting the channel, we have to come up with new ways to mod, fix or tear apart some part of the camper 😂. But we enjoy it! Thanks for being a viewer - happy camping!
Great review. I have the 2022 Epro 19FBS. I received mine fully decked with the oven. I have not used it since I bought it because mother was super ill and passed in April but now it is getting prepped for a trip soon. The sink I have is the upgraded one like you talked about. So yes, they have been listening to you and others on upgrades.
We are so sorry to hear about your mother - our condolences. Thank you for taking the time to comment - appreciate! And yes - we agree that Forest River does seem to listen to the consumer - many of the items in the early models have been upgraded by them. Thanks for watching and let us know how it goes on the initial trip!
Well done video, I can tell you put thought behind its production. I like the "inside/outside" production done by both of you. Nice "mods" as well. Thank you both for your insights to the geo pro.
Thank you for watching and for commenting. We have spent many hours watching and learning from so many RUclips videos and our goal was to make ours as helpful as possible. We appreciate that you took the time to watch and to reach out!
Leaf blower is an excellent idea I never thought of, I have a little electric extra one I’m going to throw in my RPOD as I’m normally full hookup. It takes up less space and will be less awkward than the large broom I currently haul around.
It does make it easier. Ours is a low decibel just to be a good neighbor lol. But its nice not having to crawl up on the roof with a large broom! Thanks for watching!
Congratulations and thank you for watching! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. We definitely recommend checking out two FaceBook pages if you are interested. They are the Rockwood GeoPro and Flagstaff Epro Travel Trailers and the other is Flagstaff Epro Campers and GeoPro Campers by Rockwood. They have been a wealth of information for us since joining when we bought the camper. Someone is always around to answer a question. Thanks again!
You guys seem like a cool couple and this was well done video. I am new to this stuff and after watching your video. I am going to go down to dealer and check one out. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you! That is very much appreciated. Let us know what you think of them in person! We do have a review video of a 2023 FDS and all the changes from our model as well.
@@WinesPinesandCanines Yes! :) R-Pod 192, Dutchmen Kodiak Cub and Forest River Surveryor. We're waiting for the RV show in January to see all of them at one time and decide.
@@RoseOriginals We have looked at a Surveyor ( think it was the 203Rkle) and the kitchen countertop was about 10 feet long! We really liked it and it has gone on our list for if / when we change campers!
Thank you! Yes - we have one but it does love to use up batteries lol. And we love that sink as well - the original one was not going to work! Thanks for watching and safe travels.
love some of the ideas, on the closet I pulled out the whole back panel to make it 14" deep instead of 9" the only place that's still 9" is I still have an encloser around the inverter, and also made a small hole where I can reach the breaker switch on the inverter Love the tilt idea on the sofa and other stuff to make it more comfortable
haha I see you did the hole for the inverted also :-) I just was not far enough into your video. the engineers at rockwood were a bunch a grade-schoolers
@@Thejohnnyoshow Thank you! I am glad you got some ideas out of the video. I have actually watched your reviews as well and was very excited about the closet mod you did!! Unfortunately, for some reason our inverter looks to be more centered in the closet than your and when I took the panel off, I would have only gained about 3 inches. I was so disappointed lol as your video had me psyched for the extra space! And yes - you would think an easy access for the inverter reset would be fundamental as it seems like everyone trips that too easily! I saw you upgraded the a/c to the bluetooth which I had been planning on doing before next summer - will be watching soon to see how you like it!
@@WinesPinesandCanines I really like the new A/C controller. still have not had a chance to see how the freeze sensor will do because it only freezes up in really hot conditions. and It was pretty much fall when Ii got it installed. but still, it's been awesome, and really like the heat feature as well.
@@WinesPinesandCanines it does really well. in freezing weather you still want to run gas to make sure there is the heat under the sink and stuff. but honestly, I just did winter camping and it can really reduce drastically how much you have to run off propane. 5F degrees at night 20F at day camping.
Thank you! Thinking of doing a few tweaks to them so you may see an upcoming video on those this year! Thanks for watching the videos today- truly appreciate.
We didn’t realize this was an issue across manufacturers! We recently took the grab bar off and cut it down so it now doesn’t interfere with the awning. But definitely something that should be addressed by the industry! Thanks for watching.
Love your bathroom colors! Will you please post the links to your drawer unit and shower curtains? I love the blue! I think we need a similar mod there to ensure water does not splash out the bottom of the track curtain. Thank you and happy travels!
Thank you for watching! We love the drawer unit. Just a tip - the Samla boxes from IKEA fit exactly into the drawers. I just fill up the plastic container at the house and drop them into the drawers. Also keeps them from getting dirty. Here are the links. Safe travels! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07VLJMGZ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A61SJMS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Thank you! This was our first video really so we would do a few things different lol. Glad you found it helpful! Do you have a GeoPro or thinking about it?
Great video, I’m looking to purchase our first trailer for my wife and me to travel the country. I’m wondering how easy it would be for me to pull the GEO PRO 19FDS with a Toyota Tacoma. It’s rated to pull 6,400 lbs, but I’ve read enough to know not to get close to the limit, I was figuring something about 3,000 lbs dry weight would be about right. I don’t want to have any problems in the mountains pulling something to heavy, so I would go down in size or get a bigger truck. I really like my Tacoma so I’m hoping it will do the job with this trailer, seems perfect for a couple. Also, I was most interested in this model and the E-Pro 19 FD, the one with the Murphy bed. Any comments about which of these are better would be appreciated. Thanks
Thank you for watching! We actually started pulling the 19FBS with a V6 Tundra with a towing capacity of 5200lbs. It pulled it but we didn't want to take it on long trips / over mountains which is why we upgraded to the V8 Tundra. But your Tacoma with a 6400 lb limit should do better than our old Tundra. I know that alot of people on the facebook group we are members of (Rockwood GeoPro and Flagstaff Epro Owners) have a Tacoma and are pulling the larger units. We also did a video of when we took this one to be weighed and the gross weight came in right at 3800 lbs with all of our camping items except food/clothes and a tongue weight of 600 lbs. We looked at the FD as well but just weren't sold on the murphy bed as it was smaller (and couldn't do the mod to make a king) and no slide. But it had a bigger bathroom which would be nice! And Rockwood did just come out with a 19FDS (FD with a slide) - dry weight around 3400 lbs and a 20FBS (2 feet longer than the 19FBS) - dry weight around 3300 lbs. It is such a hard choice but for us it came down to layout and we liked having the slide. Hope you hunt goes well and you find your perfect camper! Safe travels.
Rick, We had a 2017 Toyota Tacoma and purchased our Geo Pro 19FBS in July 2020. The reason I wanted the 19FBS was its weight and we could tow it with the Tacoma. I had done what I thought was a lot of research and it appeared that the Tacoma should be able to pull the Geo Pro. We pulled the trailer with the Tacoma on two trips. The last was from Allentown PA to State College to drop our kids off at Penn State. As we were coming home the Tacoma's Transmission Temp Light came on. We stopped pulled over for a while, restarted and everything was fine. I later did some research and found that this may happen on longer trips and its not good for the Transmission. Since we had a trip planned for the Finger Lakes (NY), I traded the Tacoma for Tundra. With the Tundra, you barely know the 19FBS is behind you. Ironically though with the Tacoma, I got 14 MPG when towing the 19FBS with the Tundra I only get 12MPG. As far as the 19FBS... It is our first and we love it. Like the these folks say, most of your camping is done outside. Someone told me don't wait for the perfect set up to get out there and camp. Of the 4 trips with have taken so far we have had a blast and have met so many nice campers. Good Luck!
When I see the little things about screws coming out and other issues, it pushes me more towards the airstream. I really want purchase something that I know will last. Not sure the geo pro is what I’m looking for. It was a great review though. Thank you
Thank you for watching! Airstreams are a great camper - hold their value well which is a great selling point. Unfortunately, the average campers out there come with issues - luckily we have found the GeoPro to better than most.
Grand Design look to be a great camper as well. We looked at them but were too heavy for the truck we previously had. What model did you end up getting?
@@WinesPinesandCanines We got the 2670mk with 2 slides. We wanted a light trailer at first too so we could still use our 1500 to tow it but when we saw this trailer and it was in-stock that day we pulled the trigger and before picking it up we went and got a bigger truck that could handle it.
If you own a camper with leaf springs, get rid of it!! Get a camper with a torsion axle!! The ride quality is 1000 x better. My 2024 Geo pro19fb is heaver than my previous 2021 wildwood FSX 177bh. The ride quality is just amazing. I had to look back and make sure the camper was still attached. That's how smooth the ride was.
We cant compare to one with leaf springs as the GeoPro is our first trailer (had a class c) but agree that we hardly notice it is back there! How are you liking the FD overall?
New subscriber! Awesome video. And I absolutely love those foot stools you built. You could market those and make some great money I think! Btw, I love the white body on the stools
Thank you for subscribing! And for the positive feedback. Do you currently have a camper or looking to purchase? We have had people reach out to purchase the footstools but no idea how to ship lol - a bit bulky! Thanks again and safe travels!
@@WinesPinesandCanines even sell unpainted... I'd buy a couple, maybe make a standard size so the person could buy an off-the-shelve pillow to fit.. but love the idea of a wine box fitting inside or a milk crate, keep it simple and the person can customize , i just signed the papers for a new 2022 19FBS, so excited.
Great suggestions! We are going to build another to see if we can adjust the weight of them as well. Congrats on the new camper. Hope you stop back by to let us know how you like the new model and if there are any upgrades!
Very informative. I think this is the RV we want when we get tired of our Rpod 180. It looks roomy and a reasonable weight class for an SUV to safely tow. Like all the Mods and tips. Are there other trailers you like or have an eye on? Like you we've enjoyed modding our Rpod to our tastes too. Really like what you two have done.
Thanks for watching! We really enjoy this camper - coming up on 2 years and have been very pleased so far. They also did a big upgrade last year with some great additions (changed the fridge, additional solar (fridge is now 12v), TPMS standard now, bigger sink, updated colors inside). We also looked at the No Boundaries line at the time but also Jayco has a camper now that is very similar and we just saw online that Coleman has one called a Rubicon. No idea of build quality as cant find them to look at and compare! Hope that helps!! Safe travels.
These videos are so fun to see how people customize their cosy campers! What are a few of your fav camp sites? Happy journeys! Allan So Cali USA. ( btw- have yet to see a toaster oven used. Good idea?)
Hi Allan! Thanks for watching! We did a video a few months ago that we talk about our favorite campsites to date - ruclips.net/video/O5DC-2zIrnw/видео.html. We do have a Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Oven (looks like a toaster oven) that we will bring on longer trips. We have a convection microwave but it doesn't really toast/brown things so we do like a toaster oven for small pizzas, garlic bread... But it does take up room and if we aren't at a campground ours won't run on the inverter. We do meal planning before each trip, so if it will be used at least a few times, it comes along! Safe travels and happy camping to you! California is a state on our list - the camping possibilities are endless!
I totally enjoyed watching your videos especially because I have the exact same trailer both year and model. Do you have a video showing how to clean the underneath and what to use to waterproof the top of the awning?
Congrats on the new camper! So the ottomans are approx 16x16 but we would do a few things different. They are a little heavy so would likely make them a bit smaller and instead of 1/2” plywood, would look to see if 3/8” might work as well. But, they are very sturdy - and work great as extra seating!
I was looking at this model, as well as some others in the same size class. It seems like no one makes anything that's absolutely perfect. If I do buy one in the near future, no matter what brand, the first thing I'll do is to remove the grab handle for the door.
Agreed - we have not found the "perfect" one but there are so many options out there, at least we only have to make a few compromises! On the grab bar - Forest River did make this camper a few inches longer the next year so no longer an issue on this model. But recently have seen it on other models and with other manufacturers so something to pay attention to! We actually modified our handle and cut it down about a year ago. It isn't perfect but has held up very well over the past year and is no longer an issue, so may do a video eventually! Thanks for watching - much appreciated!
OMG! Is that a Skye? I've had Scotties for 35 years now! We just went camping with ours (tent) and she had a BLAST! It was cold and drizzly, and she was like "Yep, this is like the homeland!". Looking forward to getting a camper! Thanks for the video, love the counter extension and all the tips!
Love scotties - such beautiful dogs! Glad it’s easy to camp with your pup - if she likes tents she out to be great with a camper as well. Desi is actually a havanese but does look a lot like a skye terrier (different ears). His homeland is Cuba but he does love snow lol. Happy hunting for that camper and thanks for watching!
Love the modifications. Can you please share the make and model of the kitchen sink and faucet and where it was purchased? Looking to change ours too. Happy camping!!
Thanks for watching! Here are the links: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VSVB6DD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXV1ND3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Safe travels!
Nice vid, pretty minor issues for the most part other, than the grab handle. Always be some pesky little things to fix up, what you haqve shown there, is easy to work with.
Yes - we have been pleased! There is always a chance and we have heard of some people having issues but for the most part - very good purchase for us! Thanks for watching.
Agree :) But, do have to say - some of the items we mentioned in this video and later videos as "wishes", they have actually addressed (ac control on the wall, a hitch on the back, that handle by the door...). But, still waiting for a dimmer switch on the overhead lights to show up! Thanks for the watch!
Hello Linda & Troy! I'm a new subscriber to your site and loving it! Outstanding information and great videos! I try not to ask repetitive questions but I've looked through the majority of your other videos and can't find the link to the upgraded stabilizers you guys have put on. Do you by any chance still have the link? Thanks!
Thank you for being a new subscriber! And thank you for watching and the positive comments! And no problem at all - there is the link (we purchased the 7500 lb) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKKS4W8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you so much for getting back. I forgot to ask but did you have to do any modifications as far as bolt location or did it fit into the original holes? Thank you AGAIN!
I saw a review from another geo pro owner regarding his stairs came unsecured because of the floor being wafer board and he recommended the micro mini.. my concern was driving down the road 65 mph and a single axle tire blows would I loose control with a lightweight tow vehicle.
Excellent review and so many great ideas! Couple of hitch questions. What size is the hitch ball? What weight distribution hitch do you have and what weight rating? TIA
Thank you for watching! This is the WDH we have - it came with the 2 5/16 ball and we have been very happy with it. I don’t think we needed the 10,000 lb but we weren’t sure if we were going to upgrade to a bigger camper at the time, so went ahead and purchased the larger one. www.amazon.com/Fastway-2-point-sway-control-hitch/dp/B0071L3SO6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XWYJNT113U9B&dchild=1&keywords=e2%2Bhitch%2Bsway%2Bcontrol&qid=1614471078&sprefix=E2%2B%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1&th=1
@@lelandplume6889 I think there are some differences in the size of the mattresses between the years, but that is the original position of our mattress. We have approx 6” between the end of the mattress and the wall but we have had people mention they don’t have the gap. Hope that helps!
Thanks for this video. I'm considering buying one of these this summer. Your hassock design is pure genius....I'm going to copy that. Does your trailer have a heated underbelly? Heat pads on the tanks? I'm going to use it in cold weather.
Thank you for watching! And thank you on the ottoman idea - it was trial and error and figuring out what would work best in the camper. The trailer unfortunately does not have a heated underbelly and while heat pads are an option, ours didn’t come with it. We don’t do super cold weather camping as we are in the south but have used it with temps in the high 20’s with no problem as long as the heat is on. I have heard others mention that they are hard on the batteries as well. Hope that helps!
Thank you for watching! We originally towed with a V6 Tundra. It did pull it but struggled a little in the mountains. The one thing is the tongue weight on these is listed around 420 lbs but that is before any cargo and batteries. Our tongue weight consistently runs in the high 500's and that is with nothing in the tanks. Hope that helps!
Dan, Did you ever find a trailer to pull? I also have a Toyota Highlander V6 (2009 model) with tow package, but am concerned about the loaded tongue weight being over 500 lbs.
Good video - thanks! Lots of comments, and I don't know how to search through them, so I'll risk asking a repeat question. You mention several times the facebook group. I checked, and there are more than a couple for epro/geopro. Which is the one you prefer?
Thank you for watching! No problem on questions - since we made the video, a lot of groups have popped up! It is the Rockwood GeoPro and Flagstaff Epro Travel Trailers. It is a very active group, quite a few members and has been a wealth of info for owners. There is also another one that has been around for just as long - not quite as active but a good resource as well - Flagstaff Epro Campers and GeoPro Campers by Rockwood.
We totally agree that fire safety in a camper is important. We can still get by the tray extension and out the door. It also folds down with the click of a button and the fire extinguisher is right beside it. Thanks for watching!
The closet does allow us to hang a pretty good amount of clothes - easily 10 pieces of clothing. And we thought about getting a bar for the back seat of the truck that allows you to hang clothes as well. Thanks for watching!
One of the best "use" reviews I've watched. Great job, you two.
Thank you for the comment and for the watch! We truly appreciate it. Are you looking at the GeoPro?
@@WinesPinesandCanines we are looking at couples campers in general. My wife is leaning towards the retro campers from Riverside or Gulfstream, but I'm pretty open. I do like the Murphy bed models a lot, but what you two did with the queen to king is a very creative solution!
Really informative video. Thanks!
Also, I like the 2 white ottomans. ♥️
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching. And yes - I think I agree on keeping them white!
Nicely done mods and video. Liked the mix between inside/outside. Especially liked the bed extension and hinges on the sofa. The dimming lights are nice. I could go on. One of the best RV videos I’ve seen (probably well over a hundred hours of video... we’re researching buying a camper and have zeroed in on the G19 or E19 series). One of you must be an engineer. Thank you from a fellow North Caroliner.
Thank you so much for the comment and for watching! We are not engineers but always love learning and tinkering with things haha! Please reach out if you have any questions as you narrow your search. Safe travels!
Loved your video, much more informative than any dealership video. Theses are the things I want to know before I buy.
Thank you! And thanks for watching. We watched a ton of videos as well but could never find one that told us what it was like in the “real world”. So when we made ours, we tried to show it as we would want to see it. Glad that we could help and hope you find your perfect camper! Safe travels.
Best video on this camper! You both are very clever with the insights and mods.
Thank you - very much appreciate!
I love the bed extension idea. Just finished the wood and working on a foam cushion panel to put in place when extended now on our 19 FBS. This will solve the who gets disturbed when nature calls dilemma. Genius!
Glad it was helpful! We knew after the first night that something would have to be done lol. We love that it is an easy mod and makes it so much more comfortable. Thanks for watching and safe travels!
Can you detail the dimensions of your under mattress support board?
@@harveytegeler6329 It was 48x48 (give or take a 1/2 inch). We cut a full sheet of plywood in half. That allows us to pull it out about 18" and still have 30" under the mattress.
@@WinesPinesandCanines Thanks!
@@WinesPinesandCanines OK, help me understand the mod. The bed was 80"x60" sleeping east-west. Now, how big is it? Also, after looking at a FBS in person seems like you can not add to the whole old width new length, isn't it kinda T shaped. Am I not envisioning it correctly or what?
Lots of great ideas, thanks for sharing. I like the white ottoman bottom.
Thank you and thanks for watching! And yes - it looks like the white ottoman is going to be the winner!
I plan to buy this model and if weren't for you pointing out the hand rail situation I absolutely never would notice. 100% for sure would lead to a BAD experience for me. Thank you!
We think it may be fixed on newer models but haven’t been able to find one in stock to confirm. Would love to hear back once you receive yours! Safe travels and thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your review and mods very much. Very informative. Looking to sell my home and go full time within the next year myself. Picking u tons of great information. Still trying to figure out why the black tanks haven’t been redesigned better though. Too many corners for material to gather up in....anyway, liked meeting your pup, you folks take care.
Thank you for watching and glad our videos are helpful! We agree on the black tanks but having owned a camper without and then with (the GeoPro) a black tank flush - they make a world of difference in keeping the sensors working correctly. Good luck with the full timing and safe travels to you!
Great Video! My wife and I just purchased our 19FBS in July, 2020 and were thinking of some of the modifications we'd like to do... I love all of yours and plan to copy each one. Thanks for the education!
Thank you for watching and the comment! How are you liking the 19fbs? We are finding that even though it’s a small camper, there are a bunch of modifications available!
We bought our last year and love it. You have given so many ideas. Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching! We really enjoy ours as well and are glad we could get you some ideas. Happy camping and safe travels!
This was fantastic. Thank you truly for your time and effort.
This is the model I am looking at so this was terrific information.
Thank you. Truly appreciate the kind words! It was one of our first videos ever and we tried to talk about things we would have wanted to know. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I wish I could pull slightly more with my Jeep, I’d upgrade from the RPOD to this. It looks like it would suit my needs a little better but a little too heavy. This video gives me lots of mod ideas though,thanks a bunch!
So glad you found it helpful! The rpods are nice campers - we looked at those as well and have friends that have them and love them. And a jeep is the perfect camping vehicle. When we had our class c we usually rented a vehicle when we traveled and the one time we were able to rent a jeep was great! It had 25 miles on it when we started and many more when we turned it back in haha!
I have a 4runner trd Toyota 5k capacity.
I want to thank you for your time. I have been thinking about these campers. I will keep your modification in mind.
Thank you for watching! We have put another 10,000 miles over the past year and still doing great. We are working on an updated review with updates on the mods we have done. Have a good week!
Nice video. Love some of the ideas. You both sound like me. I’m always having to “modify” stuff. LOL!!!
Lol - yes - we are always thinking of ways to tweak things to make them better for us! Thank you for watching!
We use Milwalkee tools and they work great for camping, air pump, blower , lantern and drill.
Have owned a few milwaukee tools ourselves. Great option! Thanks for watching!
I have the Epro version of this. Im so glad I watched your videos. I found the frame bolts (nuts) issue on your last one as well as other issues you describe. We also sleep the king way. One issue I had was the failure of the Dometic 300 toilet. Im guessing you were spared this smelly debacle . Mine was still under warranty , but I chose to give them 50 bucks and upgraded to the 310 anyway. We did add a curtain for the sleeping area. This is our 7th rig and we peaked at a 31 ft TT. I did swap tires on a hunch. Goodyear now makes US tires and I swapped to them; the originals were only 1.5 yrs old and the tire place showed me hidden separation on the inside right side. Im glad i avoided that potential fiasco. Really nice video, spouse now has me assigned to several of your mods. Overall I like mine too.
Thank you for watching and glad you found it helpful! Yes - luckily we were spared the issue with the 300 but did see that so many did not. We just upgraded to the 310 and it looks to be a substantial upgrade! How did you add the curtain - attach to ceiling with a track or a curtain rod? Wondering how well it would stay up in travel. 7! Wow - the things you must have had to fix haha! This is our second. First one was an older Class C that we tore apart to remodel. Learned a lot on that one! And thanks for the tip on the Goodyears. We have been lucky so far but next year will be time likely. Thanks again for the view and positive feedback! Happy camping and safe travels!
@@WinesPinesandCanines I used a length of that stretch cord you see on kayaks etc. I ran it thru the sewn top curtain loop with dog leash type clips on each end; I put an eye in the side of the TV console and another in the wood framing of the slide. The stretch cord gives way if one pulls on the curtain and it also keeps it taught. We also made the curtain in two pieces with it split in the middle for easier entry and exit (a very good idea of my wife's; she made the curtain). When not in use i just unclip the end attached to the eye in the slide framing and clip on the other to get it out of the way. When its stretched out in use the small open area in the top allows for air flow from the AC unit too.
@@bwhit707 That sounds like a great mod! Easy to DIY and you don't have a curtain rod in the way. Thank you for the detailed instructions - we have thought about adding a curtain so this is going on the list. Have a great rest of the week!
Great video..thanks. I'm looking at Rockwoods as my first camper. I'm handy, so now I know what to look for. Clever upgrades. Both of you and the lil dog are good people. Thanks again!!
Thank you for watching! Good luck with your first purchase - we have been happy so far with Rockwood. When we upgrade someday they will be at the top of the list. Have a great week!
I’ve already bumped my head on the awning,thanks for the pool noodle idea!
Think hitting your head is a rite of passage for all camper owners haha! Hopefully it was just a small bump but glad you found the pool noodle helpful!
Excellent review. Rockwell needs to watch your video to improve their Geo Pro. A+
Thank you for the positive comment and the watch! Truly appreciate it! Have a great upcoming weekend!
You in the pass through storage at the 9:14 mark is absolutely priceless...have watched a ton of RV videos and not once have we seen that...hubby says it makes for a great dog house! LOL :D
Haha! Thank you. Tried to do something a little different!! Thanks for watching :).
Really appreciate your honesty! My wife and I recently moved to CO and are "considering" a travel to pull behind a medium size SUV. This one seems likes a perfect fit! Again, THANK YOU!!
Thank you. We really do like the camper - we are another year and 12,000 miles in. One additional issue that we will talk about in an upcoming video but all solved and we are still very happy with it overall. Let us know if you decide to buy (the newer 2023's look pretty nice - some of our wish list items have been answered lol!)
Thank you so much for all your videos I have just brought and own a 2022 coleman coleman rubican 1608rb which is a lot like your RV Travel Trailer. Your ideas and videos have really helped us alot. Thanks
Thank you for watching and glad the videos have been helpful! The Rubicon is very similar. The nice thing about all these different manufacturers are there are only so many floorplans you can come up with lol, so alot of these mods/hacks are usabe. Are you enjoying the camper so far?
Your review is excellent and so thorough. I appreciate all of your insights and you have great ideas, funny to see this review and see the changes you’ve made since this video.
Thank you - very appreciated. And ha! Yes, ever since starting the channel, we have to come up with new ways to mod, fix or tear apart some part of the camper 😂. But we enjoy it! Thanks for being a viewer - happy camping!
Great review. I have the 2022 Epro 19FBS. I received mine fully decked with the oven. I have not used it since I bought it because mother was super ill and passed in April but now it is getting prepped for a trip soon. The sink I have is the upgraded one like you talked about. So yes, they have been listening to you and others on upgrades.
We are so sorry to hear about your mother - our condolences. Thank you for taking the time to comment - appreciate! And yes - we agree that Forest River does seem to listen to the consumer - many of the items in the early models have been upgraded by them. Thanks for watching and let us know how it goes on the initial trip!
I really enjoyed your video and found it to be very helpful. I look forward to seeing more! Thank you.
Thanks - glad you found it helpful!
Thank you! I bought a used 2020 Geo-Pro. This video is the most helpful one I've seen!
Thank you - truly appreciate that! So glad it was helpful. Have a great rest of the week!
I can't believe you got into the passage storage, lol You get a thumbs up from me
Ha! Thank you! Tried to do something a bit different lol. Thanks for watching!
White body on the footstools looks great 👍
That is the consensus! We decided to leave them as is. Thank you for watching!
Well done video, I can tell you put thought behind its production. I like the "inside/outside" production done by both of you. Nice "mods" as well. Thank you both for your insights to the geo pro.
Thank you for watching and for commenting. We have spent many hours watching and learning from so many RUclips videos and our goal was to make ours as helpful as possible. We appreciate that you took the time to watch and to reach out!
Hi there! Great looking rig! Thank you for sharing it with us. I really like the small package that has all of the modern conveniences.
Safe travels!
Thank you for watching! It really does have some great upgrades for its weight class! Safe travels to you as well.
This is fantastic information. What great modifications. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! We are considering one of these (or the Flagstaff sister version) and I got a LOT of good ideas from your video.
Thank you for watching! So glad you found the video helpful! Please let us know if you decide to buy and how it goes. Have a great rest of the week!
Leaf blower is an excellent idea I never thought of, I have a little electric extra one I’m going to throw in my RPOD as I’m normally full hookup. It takes up less space and will be less awkward than the large broom I currently haul around.
It does make it easier. Ours is a low decibel just to be a good neighbor lol. But its nice not having to crawl up on the roof with a large broom! Thanks for watching!
Nice video. We have an EPro 19FBS coming in two weeks and we’re certainly glad we found your channel.
Congratulations and thank you for watching! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. We definitely recommend checking out two FaceBook pages if you are interested. They are the Rockwood GeoPro and Flagstaff Epro Travel Trailers and the other is Flagstaff Epro Campers and GeoPro Campers by Rockwood. They have been a wealth of information for us since joining when we bought the camper. Someone is always around to answer a question. Thanks again!
You guys seem like a cool couple and this was well done video. I am new to this stuff and after watching your video. I am going to go down to dealer and check one out. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you! That is very much appreciated. Let us know what you think of them in person! We do have a review video of a 2023 FDS and all the changes from our model as well.
Thank you. Just purchased a barely used 2021 19FBS.
Congrats! Some nice upgrades on the 2021 over our 2019! Hopefully you have a fun shakedown trip planned?
Thanks again for all the wonderful videos and in formation!
Thank you! Happy Camping!
We're looking to buy a Geo Pro and this video has given me a lot of info! Thank you!
Glad it helped! Is there a particular model you are looking at? Thanks for watching!
@@WinesPinesandCanines Yes! :) R-Pod 192, Dutchmen Kodiak Cub and Forest River Surveryor. We're waiting for the RV show in January to see all of them at one time and decide.
@@RoseOriginals We have looked at a Surveyor ( think it was the 203Rkle) and the kitchen countertop was about 10 feet long! We really liked it and it has gone on our list for if / when we change campers!
Great video. Get a little battery fan for the fridge. Love that kitchen sink.
Thank you! Yes - we have one but it does love to use up batteries lol. And we love that sink as well - the original one was not going to work! Thanks for watching and safe travels.
love some of the ideas, on the closet I pulled out the whole back panel to make it 14" deep instead of 9" the only place that's still 9" is I still have an encloser around the inverter, and also made a small hole where I can reach the breaker switch on the inverter Love the tilt idea on the sofa and other stuff to make it more comfortable
haha I see you did the hole for the inverted also :-) I just was not far enough into your video. the engineers at rockwood were a bunch a grade-schoolers
@@Thejohnnyoshow Thank you! I am glad you got some ideas out of the video. I have actually watched your reviews as well and was very excited about the closet mod you did!! Unfortunately, for some reason our inverter looks to be more centered in the closet than your and when I took the panel off, I would have only gained about 3 inches. I was so disappointed lol as your video had me psyched for the extra space! And yes - you would think an easy access for the inverter reset would be fundamental as it seems like everyone trips that too easily! I saw you upgraded the a/c to the bluetooth which I had been planning on doing before next summer - will be watching soon to see how you like it!
@@WinesPinesandCanines I really like the new A/C controller. still have not had a chance to see how the freeze sensor will do because it only freezes up in really hot conditions. and It was pretty much fall when Ii got it installed. but still, it's been awesome, and really like the heat feature as well.
@@Thejohnnyoshow Thanks! Great to know. I was curious if the heat strip was worth it.
@@WinesPinesandCanines it does really well. in freezing weather you still want to run gas to make sure there is the heat under the sink and stuff. but honestly, I just did winter camping and it can really reduce drastically how much you have to run off propane. 5F degrees at night 20F at day camping.
I have to make some of those ottomans for my house, ingenious!
Thank you! Thinking of doing a few tweaks to them so you may see an upcoming video on those this year! Thanks for watching the videos today- truly appreciate.
My 2015 winnebago 1801fb had the same grab handle/awning issue. Yeah I pinched it too.
We didn’t realize this was an issue across manufacturers! We recently took the grab bar off and cut it down so it now doesn’t interfere with the awning. But definitely something that should be addressed by the industry! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for all the great information ! Great video ! Linda
Thank you for watching! Happy camping!
Very well done Might get one this summer
Thank you! That was one of our first ever so apologize for sound issues! We are almost 5 years and 22000+ miles in and still very happy with it.
I just found you guys and am going to be watching more of your videos, but have to ask...is your sweet pup a Havanese? So cute!
Hi! Glad you found us and welcome! Yes - Desi is a Havanese :)! He was named after Desi Arnaz for the Cuba connection haha!He is an amazing pup.
Outstanding video! Got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏻
Thank you! Happy to have you aboard haha! What camper do you have (or are you looking?)
@@WinesPinesandCanines just shopping now. My goal is to get something that I can travel with around all of North America 🤞🙏
That sounds like an amazing plan! We have a little over 20,000 miles on it - but ready for another 20! Good luck with your search!
I love this layout!
Thanks for watching - we still like it as well!
Love your bathroom colors! Will you please post the links to your drawer unit and shower curtains? I love the blue! I think we need a similar mod there to ensure water does not splash out the bottom of the track curtain. Thank you and happy travels!
Thank you for watching! We love the drawer unit. Just a tip - the Samla boxes from IKEA fit exactly into the drawers. I just fill up the plastic container at the house and drop them into the drawers. Also keeps them from getting dirty. Here are the links. Safe travels! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07VLJMGZ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A61SJMS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07WVYZHBT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
LOVE your video and great ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thank you :). Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and happy camping!
Nice job on the video, very helpful for a new owner.
Thank you - glad you found it helpful! Hope you are enjoying the new camper?
This is great. We've been looking at these and I think it would work for us.
Thanks for watching! So glad you found it helpful. If you have questions feel free to reach out - will help if we can!
Great video, appreciate the informative information, very thorough.
Thank you! We appreciate the watch! Are you thinking of the GeoPro?
Thanks so much. Really informative! This is the exact model I am considering.
Thanks for watching! Let us know if you have any questions. We have been very happy with it. Good luck with your purchase!
Great ideas and tips. Very good presentation !
Thank you! This was our first video really so we would do a few things different lol. Glad you found it helpful! Do you have a GeoPro or thinking about it?
Great video, I’m looking to purchase our first trailer for my wife and me to travel the country. I’m wondering how easy it would be for me to pull the GEO PRO 19FDS with a Toyota Tacoma. It’s rated to pull 6,400 lbs, but I’ve read enough to know not to get close to the limit, I was figuring something about 3,000 lbs dry weight would be about right. I don’t want to have any problems in the mountains pulling something to heavy, so I would go down in size or get a bigger truck. I really like my Tacoma so I’m hoping it will do the job with this trailer, seems perfect for a couple. Also, I was most interested in this model and the E-Pro 19 FD, the one with the Murphy bed. Any comments about which of these are better would be appreciated. Thanks
Thank you for watching! We actually started pulling the 19FBS with a V6 Tundra with a towing capacity of 5200lbs. It pulled it but we didn't want to take it on long trips / over mountains which is why we upgraded to the V8 Tundra. But your Tacoma with a 6400 lb limit should do better than our old Tundra. I know that alot of people on the facebook group we are members of (Rockwood GeoPro and Flagstaff Epro Owners) have a Tacoma and are pulling the larger units. We also did a video of when we took this one to be weighed and the gross weight came in right at 3800 lbs with all of our camping items except food/clothes and a tongue weight of 600 lbs. We looked at the FD as well but just weren't sold on the murphy bed as it was smaller (and couldn't do the mod to make a king) and no slide. But it had a bigger bathroom which would be nice! And Rockwood did just come out with a 19FDS (FD with a slide) - dry weight around 3400 lbs and a 20FBS (2 feet longer than the 19FBS) - dry weight around 3300 lbs. It is such a hard choice but for us it came down to layout and we liked having the slide. Hope you hunt goes well and you find your perfect camper! Safe travels.
Rick, We had a 2017 Toyota Tacoma and purchased our Geo Pro 19FBS in July 2020. The reason I wanted the 19FBS was its weight and we could tow it with the Tacoma. I had done what I thought was a lot of research and it appeared that the Tacoma should be able to pull the Geo Pro. We pulled the trailer with the Tacoma on two trips. The last was from Allentown PA to State College to drop our kids off at Penn State. As we were coming home the Tacoma's Transmission Temp Light came on. We stopped pulled over for a while, restarted and everything was fine. I later did some research and found that this may happen on longer trips and its not good for the Transmission. Since we had a trip planned for the Finger Lakes (NY), I traded the Tacoma for Tundra. With the Tundra, you barely know the 19FBS is behind you. Ironically though with the Tacoma, I got 14 MPG when towing the 19FBS with the Tundra I only get 12MPG. As far as the 19FBS... It is our first and we love it. Like the these folks say, most of your camping is done outside. Someone told me don't wait for the perfect set up to get out there and camp. Of the 4 trips with have taken so far we have had a blast and have met so many nice campers. Good Luck!
When I see the little things about screws coming out and other issues, it pushes me more towards the airstream. I really want purchase something that I know will last. Not sure the geo pro is what I’m looking for. It was a great review though. Thank you
Thank you for watching! Airstreams are a great camper - hold their value well which is a great selling point. Unfortunately, the average campers out there come with issues - luckily we have found the GeoPro to better than most.
Lance Trailers has issues to. Loose screws in their cabinets and glass stoves.
Great stuff guys! Lot's of great information!
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching!
We seriously considered getting this camper, but we went a slightly different direction with a Grand Design. But this one still is a good competitor.
Grand Design look to be a great camper as well. We looked at them but were too heavy for the truck we previously had. What model did you end up getting?
@@WinesPinesandCanines We got the 2670mk with 2 slides. We wanted a light trailer at first too so we could still use our 1500 to tow it but when we saw this trailer and it was in-stock that day we pulled the trigger and before picking it up we went and got a bigger truck that could handle it.
That’s a great looking camper! Sometimes you just know the right one when you see it!
If you own a camper with leaf springs, get rid of it!! Get a camper with a torsion axle!! The ride quality is 1000 x better. My 2024 Geo pro19fb is heaver than my previous 2021 wildwood FSX 177bh. The ride quality is just amazing. I had to look back and make sure the camper was still attached. That's how smooth the ride was.
We cant compare to one with leaf springs as the GeoPro is our first trailer (had a class c) but agree that we hardly notice it is back there! How are you liking the FD overall?
New subscriber! Awesome video. And I absolutely love those foot stools you built. You could market those and make some great money I think! Btw, I love the white body on the stools
Thank you for subscribing! And for the positive feedback. Do you currently have a camper or looking to purchase? We have had people reach out to purchase the footstools but no idea how to ship lol - a bit bulky! Thanks again and safe travels!
@@WinesPinesandCanines maybe sell and ship disassembled
That’s a great idea. We are thinking of ways we could offer. This may make it easier! Thanks!!
@@WinesPinesandCanines even sell unpainted... I'd buy a couple, maybe make a standard size so the person could buy an off-the-shelve pillow to fit.. but love the idea of a wine box fitting inside or a milk crate, keep it simple and the person can customize , i just signed the papers for a new 2022 19FBS, so excited.
Great suggestions! We are going to build another to see if we can adjust the weight of them as well. Congrats on the new camper. Hope you stop back by to let us know how you like the new model and if there are any upgrades!
Very informative. I think this is the RV we want when we get tired of our Rpod 180. It looks roomy and a reasonable weight class for an SUV to safely tow. Like all the Mods and tips. Are there other trailers you like or have an eye on? Like you we've enjoyed modding our Rpod to our tastes too. Really like what you two have done.
Thanks for watching! We really enjoy this camper - coming up on 2 years and have been very pleased so far. They also did a big upgrade last year with some great additions (changed the fridge, additional solar (fridge is now 12v), TPMS standard now, bigger sink, updated colors inside). We also looked at the No Boundaries line at the time but also Jayco has a camper now that is very similar and we just saw online that Coleman has one called a Rubicon. No idea of build quality as cant find them to look at and compare! Hope that helps!! Safe travels.
These videos are so fun to see how people customize their cosy campers! What are a few of your fav camp sites? Happy journeys! Allan So Cali USA. ( btw- have yet to see a toaster oven used. Good idea?)
Hi Allan! Thanks for watching! We did a video a few months ago that we talk about our favorite campsites to date - ruclips.net/video/O5DC-2zIrnw/видео.html.
We do have a Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Oven (looks like a toaster oven) that we will bring on longer trips. We have a convection microwave but it doesn't really toast/brown things so we do like a toaster oven for small pizzas, garlic bread... But it does take up room and if we aren't at a campground ours won't run on the inverter. We do meal planning before each trip, so if it will be used at least a few times, it comes along!
Safe travels and happy camping to you! California is a state on our list - the camping possibilities are endless!
I totally enjoyed watching your videos especially because I have the exact same trailer both year and model. Do you have a video showing how to clean the underneath and what to use to waterproof the top of the awning?
Thank you. Appreciate the watches! Answered your earlier comment :). How long have you had your camper?
Helpful information guys! Thank you!
Thank you for the watch! Appreciate!
Great informative video, thank you for making this!
Thank you for watching! Glad it helped. We are working on compiling a 3 year review this spring and the camper is still going strong!
This was insanely informative, thank you
Thank you! And thank you for the watch - very much appreciated!
Just ordered a new 19FBS love you video. Very helpful. Where do you have dimensions for your ottomans? Maybe I missed it.
Congrats on the new camper! So the ottomans are approx 16x16 but we would do a few things different. They are a little heavy so would likely make them a bit smaller and instead of 1/2” plywood, would look to see if 3/8” might work as well. But, they are very sturdy - and work great as extra seating!
We are looking into a geo pro or an e pro 2021 or 22. This video was very helpful. New subscriber!
Thank you and welcome!! Reach out if you have any questions! We still love ours 4 years in!
@@WinesPinesandCanines We did it!! We are the proud owners of a 2021 e-pro E19fbs. On our first trip!
Congrats!! Where was your first trip to?
@@WinesPinesandCanines myrtle beach state park! We are hitching up now to go home. We live about 30 minutes away from here.
@@WinesPinesandCanines which back up camera do you recommend? I purchased an I bought an inexpensive one on Amazon but it stopped working.
I was looking at this model, as well as some others in the same size class. It seems like no one makes anything that's absolutely perfect. If I do buy one in the near future, no matter what brand, the first thing I'll do is to remove the grab handle for the door.
Agreed - we have not found the "perfect" one but there are so many options out there, at least we only have to make a few compromises!
On the grab bar - Forest River did make this camper a few inches longer the next year so no longer an issue on this model. But recently have seen it on other models and with other manufacturers so something to pay attention to!
We actually modified our handle and cut it down about a year ago. It isn't perfect but has held up very well over the past year and is no longer an issue, so may do a video eventually!
Thanks for watching - much appreciated!
OMG! Is that a Skye? I've had Scotties for 35 years now! We just went camping with ours (tent) and she had a BLAST! It was cold and drizzly, and she was like "Yep, this is like the homeland!". Looking forward to getting a camper! Thanks for the video, love the counter extension and all the tips!
Love scotties - such beautiful dogs! Glad it’s easy to camp with your pup - if she likes tents she out to be great with a camper as well. Desi is actually a havanese but does look a lot like a skye terrier (different ears). His homeland is Cuba but he does love snow lol. Happy hunting for that camper and thanks for watching!
Excellent and very informative video👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Very much appreciated. Are you looking at the GeoPro / Epro line?
Lots of features and quality for the price !🤔
That is one of the biggest reasons we hear from people who decided to buy and are happy with the purchase! Thanks for watching!
Quite useful info -- thanks a bunch!
Thank you for the watch!
Love the modifications. Can you please share the make and model of the kitchen sink and faucet and where it was purchased? Looking to change ours too. Happy camping!!
Thanks for watching! Here are the links:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VSVB6DD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXV1ND3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Safe travels!
Great information. Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
If there’s anything else you need for the trailer, maybe you can find it on Amazon. 🤔
Nice job with everything. You two are problem solvers.
Ha! Our dining room often looks like an Amazon distribution center when we start planning our next mods/trip lol. And thank you for watching!
Nice video!
Thank you! And thanks for watching - appreciate!
Hope Rockwood watches these reviews for improvement. TFS
They have changed a few things so hopefully they do pay attention to what issues people are having! Thanks for watching!
Very informative
Thank you! Thanks for the watch!
Great review! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Nice vid, pretty minor issues for the most part other, than the grab handle. Always be some pesky little things to fix up, what you haqve shown there, is easy to work with.
Yes - we have been pleased! There is always a chance and we have heard of some people having issues but for the most part - very good purchase for us! Thanks for watching.
You have done a great job but I just like the jayco 16fbs better...
The jayco is a very nice looking camper! Thats the great thing about different manufacturers - more to choose from!
Lol.. when are these manufacturers going to LISTEN and LEARN from their customers and just use these upgrades in the next model? COme on Man!!!
Agree :) But, do have to say - some of the items we mentioned in this video and later videos as "wishes", they have actually addressed (ac control on the wall, a hitch on the back, that handle by the door...). But, still waiting for a dimmer switch on the overhead lights to show up! Thanks for the watch!
good job
Thank you!
Nice Review.
Thanks! Appreciate the watch!
great video
Thank you for watching and appreciate the comment. Safe travels.
Leaf blower to clean inside 😊
HA! Yes - have definitely had those camping trips that a leaf blower inside would be helpful!
great review, thank you!
Thanks! And thank you for watching. Safe travels!
Hello Linda & Troy! I'm a new subscriber to your site and loving it! Outstanding information and great videos! I try not to ask repetitive questions but I've looked through the majority of your other videos and can't find the link to the upgraded stabilizers you guys have put on. Do you by any chance still have the link? Thanks!
Thank you for being a new subscriber! And thank you for watching and the positive comments! And no problem at all - there is the link (we purchased the 7500 lb)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKKS4W8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you so much for getting back. I forgot to ask but did you have to do any modifications as far as bolt location or did it fit into the original holes? Thank you AGAIN!
I saw a review from another geo pro owner regarding his stairs came unsecured because of the floor being wafer board and he recommended the micro mini.. my concern was driving down the road 65 mph and a single axle tire blows would I loose control with a lightweight tow vehicle.
Excellent review and so many great ideas! Couple of hitch questions. What size is the hitch ball? What weight distribution hitch do you have and what weight rating? TIA
Thank you for watching! This is the WDH we have - it came with the 2 5/16 ball and we have been very happy with it. I don’t think we needed the 10,000 lb but we weren’t sure if we were going to upgrade to a bigger camper at the time, so went ahead and purchased the larger one.
www.amazon.com/Fastway-2-point-sway-control-hitch/dp/B0071L3SO6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XWYJNT113U9B&dchild=1&keywords=e2%2Bhitch%2Bsway%2Bcontrol&qid=1614471078&sprefix=E2%2B%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1&th=1
@@WinesPinesandCanines wow, thanks for the quick response. Very helpful. I suspected the trailer took a 2 5/16” ball. Thanks again! We’ll be watching!
Another question, about the little shelf with the cup holder you put next to the bed. Did you have to rotate the mattress for that to fit?
@@lelandplume6889 I think there are some differences in the size of the mattresses between the years, but that is the original position of our mattress. We have approx 6” between the end of the mattress and the wall but we have had people mention they don’t have the gap. Hope that helps!
@@WinesPinesandCanines we’re looking at the latest model with a residential queen. I guess we’ll see. Thanks!
Sara Brightman shows us her camper😜
Thanks for this video. I'm considering buying one of these this summer. Your hassock design is pure genius....I'm going to copy that. Does your trailer have a heated underbelly? Heat pads on the tanks? I'm going to use it in cold weather.
Thank you for watching! And thank you on the ottoman idea - it was trial and error and figuring out what would work best in the camper. The trailer unfortunately does not have a heated underbelly and while heat pads are an option, ours didn’t come with it. We don’t do super cold weather camping as we are in the south but have used it with temps in the high 20’s with no problem as long as the heat is on. I have heard others mention that they are hard on the batteries as well. Hope that helps!
Nice, informative video. Hopefully, this can easily be towed with my 2021 Toyota Highlander V6.
Thank you for watching! We originally towed with a V6 Tundra. It did pull it but struggled a little in the mountains. The one thing is the tongue weight on these is listed around 420 lbs but that is before any cargo and batteries. Our tongue weight consistently runs in the high 500's and that is with nothing in the tanks. Hope that helps!
Dan, Did you ever find a trailer to pull? I also have a Toyota Highlander V6 (2009 model) with tow package, but am concerned about the loaded tongue weight being over 500 lbs.
@@garyblack7677 no, turns out our HIghlander had no tow package. We bought a V8 Tundra and then a 2021 Surveyor Legend 19RBLE
Good video - thanks! Lots of comments, and I don't know how to search through them, so I'll risk asking a repeat question. You mention several times the facebook group. I checked, and there are more than a couple for epro/geopro. Which is the one you prefer?
Thank you for watching! No problem on questions - since we made the video, a lot of groups have popped up! It is the Rockwood GeoPro and Flagstaff Epro Travel Trailers. It is a very active group, quite a few members and has been a wealth of info for owners. There is also another one that has been around for just as long - not quite as active but a good resource as well - Flagstaff Epro Campers and GeoPro Campers by Rockwood.
2:57 I do hope you've thought about your fire escape. While cooking you are increasing your fire risk and you've blocked the primary exit.
We totally agree that fire safety in a camper is important. We can still get by the tray extension and out the door. It also folds down with the click of a button and the fire extinguisher is right beside it. Thanks for watching!
I need a bunch of hanging space,I show dogs and sometimes need 10-14 suits.
The closet does allow us to hang a pretty good amount of clothes - easily 10 pieces of clothing. And we thought about getting a bar for the back seat of the truck that allows you to hang clothes as well. Thanks for watching!
Great video.
Thank you! Safe travels!!
May I ask. What year the camper is.. and very informative vid. Thank you
Thank you! It is a 2019. We are planning a 4 year review this upcoming year. Thanks for watching!