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tuffr2 · 12-15-2020, 05:32 PM

Interesting concept that I think is pretty cool.

https://youtu.be/KbjRnQKRIwA

jdpm · 12-15-2020, 05:52 PM

I definitely think it will. Some may not want something that length. But many who don't like fivers due the the interior steps will like it. Its all on one level.

Slapshoot · 12-15-2020, 07:47 PM

With the GVWR coming in just under 18,000 lbs I would think weight may be a problem for some. But really like the idea!

Old-Biscuit · 12-15-2020, 08:18 PM

Ain't get out the door quickly with the 'gate' in place and w/o it good chance of falling down into the 'well'.

Fire Extinguisher needs to be higher on wall out of that 'well'

Storage up the ying-yang which is nice
Course 14K dry and 18K GVWR....4k in storage
Who need that much??

New concept but not something I would be interested in

jdpm · 12-16-2020, 06:14 AM

It weighs less than my 38 foot Lifestyle and has the same ccc. I think they did an awesome job on interior decor and th bath is really nice. The floor is probably warmer being higher off the ground as long as the basement is properly heated. Basement air is unusual these days and is very quiet. I'd never want anything that large but there sure are a lot of fivers in that length range.
Off the subject but just as a safety reminder: the fire extinguisher requirement is lame, imo. In an ignited rv, that standard little extinguisher would be worthless. I have one under the kitchen sink, one beside the bed and one in my truck. All three as a means of just trying to protect loved ones and self in the process of escaping.

Rhagfo · 12-16-2020, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tuffr2

Interesting concept that I think is pretty cool.

https://youtu.be/KbjRnQKRIwA

They just moved the steps to the entry rather than the interior. I would stick with less entry steps especially when coming home with bags of grocery's.

I once did a Superman dive out the door of our 5er, and am glad I went down about 3' rather than 5'. I was lucky and just bounced when I hit the ground (gravel/dirt).

Jshopes81 · 12-16-2020, 08:57 AM

Aesthetically it looks very nice. One thing i dont like about our 5th wheel bedroom is the height of the ceiling. I wouldnt want the whole thing barely over 6ft tall but then im 6ft1. I can see it being attractive for people under 6ft or shorter.

jdpm · 12-16-2020, 09:29 AM

They claim 84" ceiling height.
https://youtu.be/y-4CE25iS94

schrod · 12-16-2020, 10:57 AM

I agree with Rhagfo. They just raised the floor and moved the steps to the entry. Who wants to climb 6 steps getting in or out? And you lose walking room with the steps inside the doorway. My Luxe Elite 42RL has more than enough storage area in the basement and in the coach. Hell we have storage area we most likely will never use.

Toby Dog · 12-17-2020, 04:54 AM

This unit is very well done other than a few things mentioned already. It could be very easily converted for handicapped use.
With that huge basement "stuff" could be balanced to avoid crazy pin weights allowing more truck options.
I see one for sale at ~82K, cheaper than I would have thought but out of our budget.

CecilD · 12-17-2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Toby Dog

With that huge basement "stuff" could be balanced to avoid crazy pin weights allowing more truck options.

Very good point. I also see the downside of people loading up the huge basement storage with so much stuff as to severely overload the trailer. Probably good for a full timer that likes to park and stay and seldom leaves their rig.

We are in and out of our trailer so much more than going up the stairs to the bedroom. So, for us the trailer would represent a lot more climbing of stairs. I like the basement shroud that most likely covers the holding tanks. I can see a lot of maintenance issues simplified.

jdpm · 12-17-2020, 09:30 AM

The expansive basement would also make it easier to get to things....as long as you can remember what door its behind.

Fiesta48 · 12-17-2020, 03:25 PM

6 steps in normal for motorhomes. And one level. But way too much storage. Its gonna get overloaded! Nice concept that's gonna get copied a lot.

jdpm · 12-17-2020, 06:51 PM

It will get copied just like everything else. Probably will just as overloaded as most others. At least they got off to a good start with 4k payload. There are dozens of fivers on the market with raised areas in the rear just like that of the front. So all that has changed is bringing up the middle so its all one level. I like it but not in the market and want nothing longer than what I currently have which is 38'. It will be interesting to see if they offer some shorter models. I think it will sell well.