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The 2024 Prime Time RV Crusader 375FLS just may be the perfect fifth wheel for those who like to RV in comfort and style. With 7-foot-plus ceiling in the main area and a king bed at the rear, this RV is especially well-suited for even the tallest RVers. But space in the Crusader 375FLS is more than vertical. The front area boasts a fantastic living room — with enough room to have the whole gang over to watch the game on the massive TV. 

And that’s only the beginning of what this fifth wheel offers. I can’t wait to tell you about all the wonderful features that make the Crusader 375FLS truly feel like a luxury condo on wheels.

At a Glance: Crusader 375FLS

I gave the 2024 Prime Time Crusader 375FLS five stars for good reason. This RV perfectly meets the needs of its target owner. It’s fully loaded with amenities for campers who don’t want to cut corners on comforts or feel cramped. This well-appointed fifth wheel simply delivers in multiple categories. A great floorplan, quality construction, reasonable storage, attractive amenities, and more.

Check the Specs 

• Sleeping capacity: 6
• Hitch weight: 2,215 pounds
• UVW: 11,484 pounds
• CCC: 4,016 pounds
• Exterior length: 43 feet 10 inches
• Exterior height: 12 feet 11 inches
• Exterior width: 8 feet
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 54/78/39 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 30 pounds
• Awning: 2 x 15 feet

Features We Love

• Slide-outs: 4
• Air conditioners: 2 x 15,000 Btu Whisper quiet
• Furnace 35,000 Btu propane
• Electric/gas hot water heater 
• Solar power system: 190-watt solar panel and 30-amp MPPT charge controller
• Washer/dryer prep in bedroom
• Power leveling
• Two entry doors
• Backup camera
• D-ring dog tie out

Benefits

• Lots of amenities
• Food storage includes a 16-cubic-foot refrigerator and walk in pantry
• Large front living room with 7-foot ceiling
• Light, modern decor and windows add to spacious feel
• Solid construction with EternaBond lamination system

Challenges

• Requires a one-ton (or better) tow vehicle.
• Bedroom wardrobe space is limited.

Best For

• Empty nesters who want to camp or full time without sacrificing comfort.
• Small families with older children or teens. 

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers.

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind. 

So, let’s take a closer look at the Crusader 375FLS.

Sleeping Space

Beyond a pale colored door at the rear of the 375FLS, you’ll find the master bedroom featuring a walk-around king bed. Here, plenty of windows create an inviting space. (While blackout roller shades help to ensure peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.) On either side of the bed, you’ll find a nightstand with USB ports that could hold a CPAP machine. To the right of the bed is the wardrobe closet. While it is prepped for a washer and dryer, there’s not an incredible amount of room. Even so, at the foot of the bed there is a dresser that can be used to store smaller clothing items. Beneath the bed you’ll find more generous storage space.

In the living room, two sleeper sofas that pull out and create sleeping space for four additional guests. Each has a convenient space underneath to store bedding and pillows.

Bathroom

The bathroom in the Crusader 375FLS is spacious enough that anyone under 6 foot 5 inches will feel comfortable — even in the shower, which has sliding glass doors and a shower seat. There’s an EasyCare porcelain toilet and plenty of cabinet storage in and above the vanity. There’s even another cabinet above the toilet to ensure all your essentials have a place.

Living Area

As I mentioned in the intro, the living room at the front of the Crusader 375FLS is an absolute showstopper. It’s dominated by an entertainment center that includes a 70-inch TV over a cozy 15,000 Btu fireplace. It’s flanked by two pull-out sofa beds and faced by comfy theater seating. The theater seats have handy beverage holders and a central storage console. It’s a perfect place for guests to visit or sleep over. The 7-foot-plus ceiling of the living room adds a really residential feel here. 

Two 15-foot awnings with awning lights also add sheltered outdoor living space.

Kitchen

You’ll find all the necessities to entertain guests in the central kitchen in the Crusader 375FLS. There’s a modern dining table and chair set under a modern light fixture in the kitchen slide-out. This does a lot to add a chic vibe to this kitchen. But there are a lot of other nice touches. There are the stainless-steel, residential-style appliances, including a 16-cubic-foot, French-door refrigerator, a four-burner cooktop, a full-size oven with a warming drawer, and an air fryer/microwave. Food preparation will be a breeze with this kitchen’s efficient triangle full of expansive white, solid-surface counters, and complete with a farmhouse-style sink and pull-down faucet. 

There’s also plenty of storage space for food storage, kitchen tools, and more in cabinets throughout the kitchen. (Plus, a walk-in pantry with oodles of shelves.) A four-bottle wine rack shelf make this RV more adult-oriented, especially if you’re planning a personal wine tour. 

Four-Season Capabilities

The Crusader 375FLS comes outfitted with two air conditioners, a gas furnace, and an electric fireplace. But what really bolsters its four-season capabilities are its enclosed underbelly, tank heaters, and insulation package. 

Storage Space

There isn’t an excessive amount of storage space in this RV, especially for hanging clothes such as jackets and coats. However, it’s certainly adequate and what there is can be maximized — easily. For instance, with a simple addition of coat hooks in the pantry area, this area could be used for jacket storage. 

Outside, a roomy passthrough basement storage cabinet is big enough to hold camping chairs, sporting equipment, and whatever else you need to store. 

Final Thought on the Crusader 375FLS

Finding an RV that they can truly feel comfortable in can be difficult for taller RVers. It’s just a fact. But — forgive the pun — this is where the Prime Time RV Crusader 375FLS stands out. This fifth wheel has plenty of headroom throughout and a full-size king bed that lets you stretch out in comfort.

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Make no mistake: The 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek 391WOW is a gorgeous fifth wheel. And it’s one that would be totally suited to full-time RV living. This RV has plenty of features that make it a real showstopper, the best one just might be the spectacular gourmet kitchen. Anyone who loves cooking will fall in love with its phenomenal galley.

And because fantastic meals are best enjoyed with good company, the Cedar Creek 391 WOW ensures you have plenty of dining space. Its floorplan includes an extendable four-to-six seat dinette, plus a kitchen island with two counter stools. 

That’s only the beginning. The 391WOW has lots of other goodies in store which make it a fantastic floorplan for glamping getaways and full-time RVing alike. So, let’s roll into this review and discover what gives so much “Wow!” to the Cedar Creek 391WOW.

At a Glance: Cedar Creek 391WOW

The 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek 391WOW gets five stars for good reason. It perfectly meets the needs of RVers who are looking for in a large fifth wheel. It’s equally suitable for launching into the full-time RV life or for glamping with top-of-the-line luxury. The Cedar Creek 391WOW is a very well-appointed RV — from its great floorplan, quality construction, and storage to its amenities and four-season capability. 

Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 4 
• Hitch weight: 2,375 pounds
• UVW: 14,429 pounds
• CCC: 3,571 pounds
• Exterior length: 43 feet 2 inches
• Exterior height: 13 feet 6 inches
• Exterior width 8 feet
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 57/123/41 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 30 pounds
• Awning: 19 feet

Features We Love

• Slide-outs: 3 
• Two air conditioners: 15,000 Btu
• Propane furnace 
• Propane/electric hot water heater 
• Solar power system: 200-watt solar panel and two available off-grid solar packages
• Wi-Fi prewired 
• Hidden walk-in murphy pantry storage
• Washer/dryer prep bedroom
• Lippert power-leveling 
• Backup camera 
• Power-reclining theater seating
• Day/night roller shades
• EZ-Glide sofa
• Solid-wood, residential-style dinette with leaf and under table and utensil drawer
• Counter seating and additional storage in island
• Movable storage bench that can be used as sofa ottoman
• Two smart TVs (bedroom and living room)
• Cozy fireplace
• King bed
• Residential-style 16-cubic-foot, 12-volt French door refrigerator
• Residential size Furion gas oven
• Ceramic toilet
• Easy-care surfaces
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Motion detecting baggage lighting
• Dog tie out

Benefits

• Two slide-outs in living/kitchen area add a lot of space
• Large gourmet style kitchen
• Oodles of counter space with nice backsplash
• Lots of storage inside and out
• Available solar package options could let you off grid
• Classic, neutral décor
• Four-season capability

Challenges

• This fifth wheel requires a one-ton (or plus) tow vehicle
• There aren’t a lot of sleeping areas in this RV, which is a little surprising for a fifth wheel of this size.

Best For

• Empty nesters or retirees who love glamping, traveling, and cooking are going to be delighted with the Cedar Creek 391WOW.
• Full-time RVers and remote workers who want to boondock — or snowbird — in style will love this.

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers.

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind. 

So, let’s take a closer look at the Cedar Creek 391WOW.

Sleeping Space

You’ll find a spacious bedroom at the front of the 391WOW. In keeping with the luxurious amenities in this fifth wheel, the front wall next to the East-West king bed is a wall-to-wall mirrored closet. Behind the doors are beautifully made shelves and enough storage space for two people’s clothing, shoes, and more. It’s also where you’ll find a washer/dryer hookup. A cordless vacuum is also included to help to keep everything clean and tidy. If that’s not enough, there’s additional storage under the king bed.

Another nice touch is the clever, concealed storage area beneath the top of the nine-drawer bedroom dresser that could be used for storing jewelry or laptops when you’re not home. Also, those who enjoy relaxing in bed and watching TV from time to time will appreciate that Cedar Creek 391WOW includes a smart TV in the bedroom. 

Bathroom

This fifth wheel has a spacious bathroom with lots of places to store towels and all of your necessities. The double vanity works perfectly for busy mornings. Above the vanity, there’s a mirrored three-door medicine cabinet with oodles of room for toiletries and medications. Beneath the vanity counter, there’s even more storage space in six roomy drawers and two cabinets. The 6-foot-7-inch high, spa-style shower has an attractive wood shower bench that folds neatly out of the way when not in use. The ceramic toilet in this bathroom is well placed next to the far wall. The floating shelf and hooks on the wall behind it can hold towels.

Living Area

The living area in the Cedar Creek 391WOW is shared with the kitchen area. Two power-reclining theater seats allow you to customize your comfort. They also feature USB ports for charging devices and a central console with hidden storage to help keep track of remote controls. The theater seating is perched directly across from a cozy fireplace and a 60-inch smart TV with soundbar. An EZ-Glide sofa bed stores bedding underneath while making the living room into a comfortable conversation pit. The wall about the sofa bed holds storage cabinets the sofa bed 

But my favorite part about the living space is behind the entertainment center. A quick pull on a secret lever hidden inside the fireplace mantle reveals a huge, hidden walk-in pantry. There, you have plenty of additional storage for food, cleaning supplies that you don’t use all the time. It is also an ideal place for a safe for your valuables.

Kitchen

The gorgeous kitchen in the Cedar Creek 391WOW was obviously designed after consultation with RVers who love cooking. It manages to hit all the marks when it comes to an RV dream kitchen. It’s well laid out. The plan circles a simple, yet practical island that provides counter space, storage, and additional seating with two counter-height chairs. This makes a great spot for breakfast or when you’re cooking for guests. As you cook, they can keep you company in the kitchen. (And maybe peel some potatoes.) With expansive, solid-surface counters and a top of the line Furrion gas cooktop, cooking a Thanksgiving feast would be a treat. Not only that, but with the 12-volt, 16-cubic-foot French door fridge (with a double drawer freezer) you could even do it off-grid, using solar power. 

The farmhouse-style sink at the back of the kitchen gives whoever’s washing up a view from the window. I’ve already mentioned the murphy pantry, but that’s just the start of kitchen storage in this RV. There are so many cabinets here. Many have features like beautifully finished hardwood drawers and a pull-out waste bin — with an ingenious mounting system for the cutting board that lets you easily dispose of scraps.

Four-Season Capabilities

The 391WOW is a fantastic example of a four-season RV. All the tanks have heating pads. The enclosed underbelly has four removable panels for easy access underneath the RV. There’s a gas furnace. A 15,000 Btu fireplace. Even an electric heater in the bedroom — all which will help keep you toasty all winter. In summer, there are dual air conditioners. What’s more, temperature control can be done via a wall mounted touch pad, or a phone app. A good insulation package helps to make sure the interior of the RV maintains its temperature. 

Storage Space

The incredible storage space in the 391WOW starts outside. There’s a huge basement storage area under the front of the RV, and a massive passthrough storage area just behind that. At the rear of the fifth wheel, there’s a double bike rack hitch mount. 

I’ve already talked about the impressive amount of storage inside this RV. In the walk-in closet. On shelves. Under the bed. In cabinets and dressers and that massive Murphy pantry. The Cedar Creek 391WOW certainly uses every conceivable means to ensure that no one will run out of storage space in this RV. So, when I say that this RV has a huge WOW factor, I really mean it.

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Over the process of this review, the 39-foot Prime Time RV Lacrosse 3411RK quickly became one of my favorite models in the Prime Time RV lineup. Filled with luxurious surprises, its thoughtful features include modern decor, fireplaces in both the living room and the master bedroom, and an efficient U-shaped kitchen. This deluxe travel trailer has no problem creating a distinct residential feel. 

But this RV has a lot more in store for anyone looking for an upscale travel trailer. Let’s take a closer look at this fantastic RV. 

At a Glance: Lacrosse 3411RK

The Prime Time RV Lacrosse 3411RK is a stylish, well-appointed RV. It comes with a great floorplan, quality construction, storage, and amenities. However, it lost a quarter of a rating because the oriented strand board (OSB) under-bed storage area could have a more finished appearance. It was disappointing to see that this feature doesn’t share the polished, upscale appearance that distinguishes the rest of the Lacrosse 3411RK. 

Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 4 
• Hitch weight: 1,045 pounds
• UVW: 8,963 pounds
• CCC: 2,282 pounds
• Exterior length: 39 feet 1 inch
• Exterior height 11 feet 1 inch
• Exterior width: 8 feet
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 42/60/30 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 20 pounds
• Awning: 16 feet

Features We Love

• Three slide-outs 
• Black tank flush
• Two 15,000 Btu whisper-quiet air conditioners
• 30,000 Btu propane furnace
• Hot water heater electric/gas 
• Power tongue jack and stabilizers
• Backup camera prepped 
• Roof PVC walkable
• 60-inch adjustable mount smart TV and soundbar in living area-viewable from everywhere
• 17-cubic-feet, 12-volt refrigerator/freezer 
• Spacious pantry
• U-shaped kitchen
• Easy glide sofa bed 
• Prepped for washer/dryer 
• Enclosed underbelly
• Tank heaters
• Fireplace in bedroom 
• Doggy D-ring dog tie out
• Outside shower
• Exterior TV mount
• Wi-Fi booster/5G prep

Benefits

• Central living area 
• Exterior storage 
• Bathroom acts as ensuite
• Motion detecting lights in key areas
• Easy care surfaces
• Timeless decor

Challenges

• Carpet in the slide-out area may not be every RV owner’s favorite.
• No ladder.
• Unfinished-looking under-bed storage area is a little disappointing, specifically because of the contrast in quality you find almost everywhere else in the Lacrosse 3411RK.

Best For

• Road-tripping singles or couples who want a luxurious travel trailer that’s half-ton and three-quarter ton towable. The Lacrosse 3411RK provides a lot of space, and with a lower sleeping capacity, its designed to allow you to enjoy that space. There’s no need to compete with other passengers.
• Grandparents or families with one or two young children who camp with them occasionally will love this setup.

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers.

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind. 

So, let’s take a closer look at the Lacrosse 3411RK.

Sleeping Space

Sleeping accommodations in the Prime Time RV Lacrosse 3411RK are limited to two areas. There’s the spacious, luxurious master bedroom and the EZ-Glide sofa. Let’s start in the bedroom, which is accessed through the walkthrough bathroom that serves as an ensuite. 

The highlight here is the king bed. It has a barn-board-style headboard that’s situated in the front driver’s side slide-out. To the right of the bed, you’ll find generous, dual wardrobe cabinets on either side of a very cool and unique window seat. (This space looks perfect for relaxing with a book or sitting while you fold laundry on the bed.) There’s even a handy overhead shelf to store books or magazines. It’s also an ideal place for furry family members to enjoy the view during the day or curl up beside the bed at night. On either side of the window seat are shelves with charging ports for electronic devices. 

Taking Cozy to a New Luxurious Level

Even so, the most outstanding feature of the bedroom might be the cozy fireplace at the foot of the bed. In addition to adding a cozy ambiance to the bedroom, it can keep things toasty on winter camping excursions. The fireplace console acts as a dresser too, with seven drawers for storing smaller clothing items. There are plug-ins for a TV next to the natural wood mantle of the fireplace, so you could add a TV and store it on the bed during travel. 

The living area has a 64-inch EZ-Glide sofa bed that’s surprisingly comfortable and would be perfect for accommodating up to two kids or grandkids.

Bathroom

The bathroom in the Lacrosse 3411RK feels spacious. People under 6 feet 3 inches can easily shower comfortably in the big, well-lit shower. The toilet here is an easy-care ceramic pedal flush toilet. The bathroom is where you’ll find a handy wardrobe closet that’s prepped for washer/dryer, including a shelf that could be used for hamper storage. The light, fresh color scheme and skylight keep things light and bright. In addition you’ll find enough storage under the sink and in the medicine cabinet to store most of your camping necessities.

Living Area

An open floorplan integrates the living, dining, and kitchen areas of the Lacrosse 3411RK. A driver’s side slide-out holds twin theater seats that have a central console for storing items like remote controls. The massive, 60-inch TV over the fireplace in the passenger slide out is adjustable for viewing from anywhere in the living area, dining area or kitchen. Modern cabinets over the pull-out sofa are big enough to hold games or whatever else you need to store. Light, natural colors and modern decor work together to give the entire RV an open and airy aesthetic. 

The light colored legless dinette table and four minimalist comfortable dining chairs are perfect for enjoying camp meals in comfort and style. This dinette also lends itself to transforming into a fantastic workspace as needed. 

Kitchen

This U-shaped kitchen was clearly designed for cooks. There’s a huge pantry and lots of cabinet storage. With an abundance of solid surface countertops there’s also plenty of workspace. A 17-cubic-foot, French-door refrigerator, a three-burner cooktop, a mid-sized gas oven, and a small microwave oven mean you can create fabulous camping feasts. A large, farmhouse-style sink with pull-down faucet faces the living area, so whoever does the dishes can easily converse with others. 

Four-Season Capabilities

The climate control system in the Lacrosse 3411RK includes up to two air conditioners, a gas furnace, and two fireplaces to help keep you comfortable throughout three seasons of the year. However, the Lacrosse 3411 also comes equipped with an enclosed underbelly, tank heaters and extended season insulation package that help make it a four-season RV where winter temperatures stay above -15 degrees. 

Storage Space

Outside this RV, there is generous storage in two basement cabinets. Inside, from the front bedroom to the rear kitchen, there’s oodles of cabinet, shelf and drawer storage for one or two people. A cool feature is a pass-through cabinet in the kitchen peninsula which could find a multitude of uses, including as a movie night snack cabinet. 

One More Thing About the Lacrosse 3411RK

The Prime Time RV Lacrosse 3411RK rides on a lifted, dual-axle suspension that helps reduce sway in windy conditions or on pitted campground roads. So, you can expect to be as comfortable towing down the road as you are parked off it.

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Are you looking for a half-ton towable fifth wheel that strikes a balance between affordability and luxurious features? You’ll definitely want to check out the 2024 Forest River Sabre 25RLS. This innovative 30-foot RV has lots of unique features, including a fully adjustable, wheeled table that takes the place of the dinette that you’d normally find in a fifth wheel this size. The table can be used with the theater seats, the sofa, or even be raised to be set up with some folding chairs, making a more formal indoor dining arrangement. 

But as you’ll see, that’s just one of the nice surprises in the Sabre 25RLS. (Just wait till you get to the kitchen.) We’ll check them all out together in this review. So let’s get started. 

At a Glance: Sabre 25RLS

The Forest River Sabre 25RLS impressed me with an abundance of amazing features. (We’ll talk more about those in detail in a moment. The kitchen is full of ingenious surprises) Even so, there are a couple of things I felt could have been done better in this RV. First of all, when I attempted to deploy the multifunctional table (which I’m a fan of), several screws fell out of the bottom of the table, causing it to fall off its base. MDF is not a suitable material for furniture that is going to receive frequent manipulation and adjustment. It tends to return to its sawdust origins under any duress. Recommended fixes for this could be installing screw anchors. Or simply building the tabletop from laminated wood like butcher’s block or solid wood such as lightweight hardwood like poplar or birch. 

Similarly, the wooden handrail is precarious looking. Located next to the stairs to the bedroom. It just doesn’t look like it would sustain the weight of a person who needed to use it. At least not more than a few times. I would love to see more solid anchoring for this handrail. 

Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: Up to 4 
• Exterior length: 29 feet 10 inches
• Exterior width: 8 feet
• Hitch weight: 1,325 pounds
• UVW: 7,678 pounds
• CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity): 2,447 pounds
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 49/30/30 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 20-pound tanks
• Awning size: 12 feet
• Slide Outs: 1

Features We Love

• Solar power system: 1x 100-watt panel with 12-volt battery, voltage meter, and 30-amp controller (expandable to 450 watts)
• Auto-leveling system
• Backup camera
• Tire pressure monitor
• Solar reflective windows
• Solar package
• Prepped for ladder 
• Fireplace 
• Walkaround queen bed
• Fully adjustable, wheeled table
• Automatic glass washer

Benefits

• Easy care, walkable PVC roof
• Lots of storage including hidden pantry storage
• Wi-Fi enabled 
• Plenty of warm water with tankless water heater
• Gourmet kitchen with solid surface countertops
• Multiple kitchen configurations with multifunctional table
• Easy care surfaces

Challenges

• Some RVers might prefer a standard dinette to the multifunctional table.
• Wooden stair rail needs better anchoring.
• While it’s technically towable by a half-ton, towing with a three-quarter ton or one-ton would be better.

Best For

• Singles or couples who want an affordable fifth wheel with luxurious amenities.
• Full-timers or grandparents who will have a grandchild or two come camping with them from time to time.

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers.

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind.  

Sleeping Space

Sleeping space in the Forest River Sabre 25RLS is in two places. The first is the bedroom at the front of the RV. The second is on the sofa bed in the living area. The bedroom offers a comfortable walkaround queen bed with a wardrobe on either side. There are also multiple cabinets and drawers for storing clothing and other personal items. Forest River has included a shelf with plug-ins that’s perfect for a CPAP machine as well as multiple ports for charging phones or other electronics. You’ll also find generous storage underneath the bed. The wall at the foot of the bed is prepped for a bedroom TV. 

The sofa bed is easy to deploy and comfortable. Additionally, it gives owners some storage underneath for bedding and pillows. Which is always handy.

Bathroom

The bathroom offers a spacious shower. It’s tall enough to be comfortable for almost anyone. A shower seat makes a handy shelf as well as a place to sit down. I was happy to see a roomy linen cabinet as well as storage below the vanity. There’s also a generous medicine cabinet above it. A lightweight plastic toilet helps the Sabre 25RLS to keep its weight manageable for most pickup trucks.

Living Area

The living area consists of adjustable power theater seats that not only recline but also have a heated massage feature. A versatile rolling, drop-leaf table is fully adjustable to different heights. Which means you can use it for work, eating, or crafts. You name it. Easy-care surfaces also help make keeping everything clean a breeze. 

The entertainment center consists of a 40-inch TV above an electric fireplace. But the real surprise lies behind it! A gentle pull on the right side of the entertainment center wall reveals a huge, walk-in pantry. This hidden storage area has an exterior access door, so it could easily store camping chairs or other items you’d want easy access to when you’re setting up camp. 

Kitchen

The kitchen in the Sabre 25RLS makes camp cookery a treat. Above-average features certainly help it maximize efficiency. It’s kitted out with a 12-volt Ever-Cold fridge with French doors for the fridge section. Just below, there are two spacious, pull-out freezer drawers. Other appliances include a three-burner propane cooktop and a microwave. Below the cooktop, a large air fryer takes the place of the propane oven that you’ll find in most fifth wheels. 

The farmhouse sink in the Sabre 25 RLS has a pull-down faucet but also has a fitted basket and a cutting board. To the side of the sink, in the cabinets below, I was delighted to find another surprise — a pull-out waste bin where food scraps could be discarded easily. Beside the faucet, there is an automatic glass washer. So, you can get glasses crystal clean using a fraction of the water and effort it normally takes. Little things like that make for a fantastic kitchen. 

On top of all these great features, there is enough solid surface counter space for two people to prepare meals. All without getting in one another’s way. Power outlets let you plug in your coffee maker, food processor, and more. In addition, there are plenty of lumber core cabinets and drawers that let you keep everything organized. 

Four-Season Capabilities

The Sabre 25RLS is designed to be used as a four-season RV. It comes equipped with one air conditioner but is prepped for a second one in the master bedroom. An electric fireplace provides heat for the living area and kitchen. But there is also a gas furnace for when the temperature sinks and subfloor ducting beneath the coach. The Sabre 25RLS has an enclosed underbelly that conserves heat and is prepared for cold weather with tank heaters. 

Storage Space

Outside, the Forest River Sabre 25RLS has a front cabinet and generous passthrough storage beneath the master bedroom. At the back of the RV, there’s an access door to the hidden pantry for stashing camping chairs or other goodies. 

Inside, the Sabre 25RLS has loads of places to store everything you need for camping or even full time RV life. The hidden pantry is huge and has plenty of shelves for storing food, small appliances, crafting or office supplies and more. There are also plenty of cabinets throughout this RV.

The Sabre 25RLS in Summary

Looking at the Sabre 25RLS, it’s clear that Forest River has really listened to its buyers. They’ve created an affordably priced, well-built, luxury RV with loads of amenities and stacks of storage options. 

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The 29-foot Prime Time RV Avenger 25MKO is built with a specific RV owner in mind. It is a spacious yet lightweight trailer. Designed for one or two people, the floorplan makes good use of space and includes a well-appointed corner office complete with a desk and storage for office necessities. If you’re a single or couple looking for a spacious, comfortable RV that’s still light enough to take on road trips with a half-ton, the Avenger 25MKO might be your unicorn RV. 

There’s a sense of openness as you step into the 25MKO. In part, it may owe the sensation to the contemporary color scheme. It features smooth, solid-surface, white countertops over natural gray base cabinets. The upper cabinets are pale driftwood. Cream-colored furniture ties up the soothing color scheme. Instead of a dinette, you’ll find a breakfast bar to your right and an inviting desk perched in front of a window to your left. Comfortable theater seats (oh yes, I tested them) round out the seating in the Avenger 25MKO. Personally, I could easily envision working remotely from this RV on the road or on a camping trip.

At a Glance: Avenger 25MKO

There is a lot to like inside and outside of the Prime Time RV Avenger 25MKO. However, I’ll say this here: It would be nice to have the option of being able to offer guest sleeping accommodations. Because you never know who might drop by. I also felt that there could have been more storage underneath the queen bed, and the underbed storage area was rough and felt unfinished. With a great layout and plenty of wonderful amenities, I was disappointed — and a bit surprised — to discover this. 

Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 2 people comfortably
• Exterior length: 29 feet
• Exterior width: 8 feet
• Height: 10 feet 8 inches
• UVW: 6,300 pounds
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 42/30/30 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 20 pounds

Features We Love

• Air conditioner: 15,000 Btu ducted
• Furnace: Propane with in-floor ducting
• Wi-Fi prewired
• Solar power system: prepped for solar; comes with suitcase solar panel
• One slide-out
• 12-volt fridge with freezer on the bottom
• Washer/dryer Prepped
• Tankless hot water heater 
• 30-amp power connection
• Black tank flush
• All windows open for fresh air 
• Built in tie-out anchors for dogs
• Battery disconnect switch
• Exterior shower
• Exterior beverage fridge
• 13-foot awning
• Prepped for backup camera
• Tough PVC roof

Benefits

• Open floorplan
• Work area with desk and shelves with baskets for office storage 
• Efficient kitchen triangle
• Lots of counter space
• Flip up counter make seating space for three at breakfast bar
• Lots of interior and exterior storage space
• Walk-around queen bed with storage underneath

Challenges

• There is only one bed in the Avenger 25MKO.
• Under bed storage area is small — and unfinished in the model I reviewed.
• No outdoor kitchen.

Best For

• Singles and couples who work remotely.
• Singles and couples who are looking to expand their RV living space without upgrading their half-ton tow vehicle.

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers. 

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind.  

Sleeping Space

The bedroom of the Prime Time RV Avenger 25MKO maintains the airy brightness that is the marquee of the RV’s living area. There is also plenty of storage space for clothes and other items in the wardrobe cabinets. On either side of the walk-around queen bed, there is a shelf with a USB port and plug-ins for a CPAP machine and/or a clock radio. Underneath the bed, there’s a relatively small storage area that could probably be improved upon. Additionally, on the wall at the foot of the bed, everything you need to install a TV is also ready to go. 

Bathroom

The bathroom in the Avenger 25MKO is small but efficient. The shower is a basic curtained shower with a skylight over it. The skylight helps to increase the height of the ceiling in the shower so people up to 6 foot 2 inches can shower comfortably. Next to the shower, there’s a handy shelf that will find all kinds of uses for different RVers. It’s just wide enough to hold a basket of rolled towels, toilet paper, or whatever else you need to set down. There’s a plastic toilet here that helps keep weight down. Generous storage both beneath the sink and in the medicine cabinet can hold all your bathroom necessities. 

Living Area

The living area in the Avenger 25MKO’s open floorplan is shared with the kitchen. You can relax and watch a movie on the well placed, 40-inch TV in the comfy reclining theater seats. By the way, the theater seats have handy beverage holders. Even better, there’s hidden storage for TV remotes, et cetera, beneath the central armrest. The TV also swivels so you can even watch when you’re preparing a meal or working in the office area. If you prefer to listen to your favorite music, instead of watching the tube, there’s a compact, yet powerful Bluetooth speaker mounted on the wall. But the highlight of the living space is the compact, yet inspired workspace near the rear of the RV.

The counter-height desk workspace is placed in front of a window. So, wherever you happen to be working, you’ll have a view. To the right of the desk are built-in shelves that hold fabric baskets that are large enough to neatly hold all your office necessities so everything can stay organized.

A 13-foot power awning adds additional sheltered living space to the Avenger 25MKO. Not only that, but an outside beverage fridge ensures cold drinks are within easy reach when you’re relaxing outdoors. 

Kitchen

The Avenger 25MKO has all the appliances and food storage space you need to easily store and prepare memorable meals wherever you go. This kitchen has a large 12-volt refrigerator, a three-burner propane cooktop and a propane oven that’s big enough to bake cookies, bread, or pizza. You know, whenever the inspiration hits you. 

Not so inspired? Well then, there’s a microwave oven above the cooktop. Electrical outlets at either end of the kitchen ensure you have places to plug in a coffee maker or food processor. You’ll find oodles of storage in this kitchen too. There are cabinets and drawers. There’s a built-in spice rack and a pantry. Magnetic closures on cabinet doors and drawers help to ensure that you don’t have any surprise spillage disasters when you reach your destination. 

The workspace triangle is perfect for meal preparation with everything you need within easy reach and plenty of counter space. Counterspace seamlessly incorporates a breakfast bar with seating for two. A flip-up counter can provide space to accommodate an additional guest who can sit on the counter height chair borrowed from the office. 

Four-Season Capabilities

The Avenger 25 MKO has an enclosed underbelly, sub-floor ducted heating and tank heaters which give it three- season capability and four-season capability in areas where winters are mild. 

Storage Space

There’s no such thing as too much storage space in any RV. So, I loved seeing the vast amount of storage space in the Avenger 25MKO. Prime Time RV has ensured that there is no shortage here. Outside, there’s a huge basement storage area to hold outdoor gear like chairs, a screen house or fishing rods. Inside, there is above average storage space from front to back. Whatever it is, the Avenger lets you take it with you when you go. Even if you plan to get some work done along the way.

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Pop-up trailers have a special place in my heart. For me, they bring childhood memories of camping with the family in our pop-up trailer to mind. Like most tent trailers back then, ours was pretty basic. It was a manually deployed shelter on wheels, but it did its job. With its canvas walls and windows that were zipped up at night, it felt like a real camping experience. The Flagstaff 228SE gives me all those same feelings.

But the reality is that it is also different — in a good way. Forest River’s Flagstaff 228SE pop-up trailer is stashed with nice surprises that make it a far cry from the tent trailer of my youth. It has all the amenities you need for a fun-filled weekend family getaway. And it all comes in the lightweight, easy-to-tow, easy-to-deploy package you’d expect of a pop-up.

At a Glance: Flagstaff 228SE 

Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 7
• Hitch weight:  375 pounds
• UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) 2868 pounds
• CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity) 1260 pounds
• Box size: 12 feet
• Extended open length: 23 feet 11 inches
• Extended closed length: 18 feet 7 inches
• Extended closed height: 6 feet 2 inches
• Exterior width: 7 feet
• Water tank: 20 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 20 pounds

Features We Love

• Power roof lift
• 30-amp power
• 20,000 Btu Furnace
• Heated bunks
• Three-burner range (propane)
• 12-volt refrigerator 1.7 CU
• Residential style Autumnwood cabinets give a cozy feeling
• Outdoor kitchen 
• Outdoor shower
• Fire safety fire extinguisher, smoke detector, CO2 monitor
• Available 200-watt roof mount solar panel with 1000-watt inverter
• Lots of storage in kitchen and living areas
• Pull out exterior storage drawer with dual access points
• Cassette toilet 
• Shower
• Create-A-Breeze fan 
• Lots of seating at booth and bench (with storage underneath) 
• Thule awning with awning lights
• Front bunk overhead storage net 
• Prewired for TV 
• Privacy curtains

Benefits

• Towable by most SUVs and smaller pickups
• Sleeping area for seven, including a convertible dinette and separate bench seat
• Lots of comfortable dining and relaxing space
• Generous cargo carrying capacity 
• Lifted suspension allows access to remote areas
• Power roof lift makes it easy to set up 
• Hitch takes standard 2-inch hitch 
• EZ lube axles makes this maintenance chore a lot easier
• Electric brakes mean less wear and tear on your tow vehicle brakes
• Antifreeze bypass for simple winterization
• Quick Connect for outdoor shower
• Available air conditioner
• Surprising amount of storage for a pop-up (under bench seats, two outdoor storage areas, generous kitchen storage)
• Privacy curtains create separate sleeping areas at night
• Propane Quick Connect for outdoor cooktop

Challenges

• Sleeps seven but there isn’t enough refrigerator/food storage for a weekend’s worth of food for this many people.
• There’s no counter next to the sink, stove, or fridge areas
• With an unloaded weight of 2,868 pounds, the Flagstaff 228SE is on the heavy side for some smaller tow vehicles a pop up (weight distribution hitch may be necessary).
• Loaded to its CCC, it might be a challenge for smaller SUVs to tow.

Best For

• Families who want to enjoy connecting with nature in a lightweight, easy-to-tow (and park!) RV that has all the basic necessities. 
• Younger campers who want to boondock in nature with a few good friends.
• Anyone that wants a more rustic camping experience while still having access to amenities in an RV that’s lightweight and easy-to-store in a garage or carport.

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers. 

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind.  

According to RV dealers I’ve spoken to, Forest River Flagstaff RVs are known for quality finishes in a lightweight RV. How true was this? I was about to discover the answer to that, and a lot of other questions I. In the hours to come, I would investigate every inch of the exterior and interior of this quintessential tent trailer. 

Here’s what I found out about the Forest River Flagstaff 228SE pop-up trailer.

Sleeping Space

The Flagstaff 228SE has enough sleeping space for seven campers.

Its three slide-out wings help. Each of the beds at the front and back of the trailer sleep two adults comfortably. The mattresses are designed to be light, so they aren’t very thick. However, they were surprisingly comfortable when I tried them out. The sliding wing on the driver’s side of this RV has a dinette that transforms into a relatively comfortable sleeping space for another two sleepers. Opposite the dinette is a bench seat that quickly transforms into a bed for another camper. 

Also, it’s worth noting that there is additional storage above the bed at the front of the RV in the form of a hanging net. 

Bathroom

It was a nice surprise to find a bathroom in a pop-up trailer. The Flagstaff SE228 is complete with a shower and a small cassette toilet. While it has a low wall that folds up, there is an intriguing, circular shower curtain rod attached to the ceiling. This is where you can hang the shower curtain either for use with the hand held shower or for privacy when nature calls. There isn’t a sink in this bathroom, but the kitchen sink is nearby.

Living Area

The living area of the Flagstaff 228SE is generous for a tent trailer. It has a table that’s big enough to play board games or cards after dinner. Additionally, there’s a bench seat that could easily be augmented with throw cushions for a reading nook. There’s also a place to hook up a TV on the rearmost slide bed. Kids would love the fort-like feel of the slide-out bed areas for play on rainy days. 

A generous Thule awning spans the side of this trailer. Nicely, it blurs the line between indoors and outdoors to give you even more living space. 

Kitchen

The kitchen in the Flagstaff 228SE is functional, with a fridge, three- burner stove, and generous sink. There are also cabinets and drawers that could be used to store cooking utensils, dishes, or food. However, there is absolutely no counter space. One feels the deficiency could have been solved with a strategically placed pull-out or flip-up counter. 

Four-Season Capabilities

As a tent-style pop-up trailer, the Flagstaff 228SE is definitely not a four-season RV. However, with its heated mattresses and propane heat, it would be entirely possible for hardy people to camp for three seasons in this camper. 

Storage Space

There’s an impressive amount of storage space in the Flagstaff 228SE. Outside, a passthrough storage cabinet at the front end of the RV holds a heavy-duty plastic drawer that helps keep items accessible. This cabinet would be ideal for storing long items like fishing rods. On the driver’s side, you’ll find another respectably sized cabinet. It can hold items such as the two-burner propane cooktop that’s included with this rig. 

Inside, cabinets and drawers in the kitchen area provide storage for kitchen gear and food. Cabinets under the bench seats provide storage for clothing and other gear. 

Other Niceties of the Flagstaff 228SE

SE stands for Sporting Enthusiast. (Maybe I should’ve mentioned that earlier.) Therefore, the 228SE has been built to take you camping on roads less traveled. Whether it’s a fishing adventure in the mountains, or a lakeside retreat, that’s up to you. The Flagstaff 228SE could be the ideal rig for weekend family getaways. It’s an especially nice option if you have a smaller tow vehicle and don’t want to upgrade. Stepping inside, it feels like luxury safari accommodation. LED lighting helps minimize power consumption when this RV isn’t plugged in. For entertainment options, there’s a built in Bluetooth stereo and ports near the rear of the RV for a TV. 

All in all, I liked this rig. Aside from the nostalgia factor, it feels like a solid build, with quality materials and workmanship throughout. If you’re looking buy a great pop-up camper, it’s a nice place to start — and finish.

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For those looking for a family-friendly travel trailer that’s lightweight and doesn’t hold back on amenities, meet the 2024 Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB. This 37-foot RV certainly has plenty of sleeping space. Even in its streamlined design, there is a large bunkroom, pull-out sofa, convertible dinette, and queen bedroom. The 32DSB also features some very clever — and super-secret — behind-the-TV storage. The wall in the bunk room also transforms into a double bunk in the blink of an eye. Or it could be an office for remote work.

If you’re keeping an eye out for an easy-towing travel trailer for family camping adventures, the Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB could be just what you’re looking for. Its functional versatility means owners can host a larger than average crew. But you can also set up an exceptional workspace, if you need to clock some off-grid hours. 

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At a Glance: Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB

The Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB earns four stars because it meets the needs of its intended users: weekend warriors looking to pile in the family. Still, I felt there could be more storage options in this RV. Sure There’s sleeping space for nine people, but finding places for all nine to stow their clothes and other gear could be a challenge in this RV. 

Check Some Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 9     
• Hitch weight: 945 pounds
• UVW: 7,413 pounds
• CCC: 2,332 pounds
• Exterior length: 37 feet 3 inches 
• Exterior height: 10 feet 8 inches
• Exterior width: 8 feet
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 41/68/34 gallons
• Propane: 2 x 20 pounds
• Awning size: 19 feet
• Slide outs: 2

Features We Love

• Two 15,000 Btu air conditioners
• Propane furnace                      
• Propane/electric hot water heater               
• Solar power system: 200-watt panel (prepped for 600 Watts
• Two TVs
• Residential style light fixture over dinette
• Wi-Fi prewired                                             
• Backup camera                
• Power leveling jacks
• Outdoor shower
• Battery disconnect switch
• Pass through exterior storage

Benefits

• Half-ton towable
• Family friendly sleeps up to nine people
• Versatile bunk room that can double as an office
• TV in bunk room is perfect for gaming
• Boondocking ready but more solar panels can be added
• Gray, sand, birch color scheme is neutral and relaxing
• Additional sleeping areas with convertible dinette and easy glide sofa bed
• Easy care upholstery and surfaces
• Large power awning with LED lights provides additional living space outdoors
• Beverage fridge and pull out with propane quick connect for grill outdoors

Challenges

• There is sleeping space for nine but the main living/dining area only seats six. 
• Minimal storage considering its high sleeping capacity.
• No theater seating.

Best For

• Family RV camping adventures with kids — and their friends and cousins.
• Families who prefer off-grid, boondocking camping experiences. Its exceptional remote workspace is also great for RVers for who need to check in with work. 

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to perform the review objectively. I evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. All without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers. 

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind. 

Sleeping Space

The Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB floorplan features sleeping for up to nine. What does that look like? Something like this. There’s sleeping for two in the queen bedroom. You can get up to three in the bunkroom. Two more can fit on the pull-out sofa bed and another two more on the convertible dinette sleeper. 

In the main bedroom, a 60-inch by 80-inch queen bed is flanked by CPAP prepped nightstands that have USB and AC plugins. This bedroom gets twin wardrobes, drawers, and an overhead shelf for books. The wall opposite the bed is prepped for a TV, so you could enjoy your favorite shows in peace while the kids in the bunk room enjoy their own TV. 

In the bunk room, two flip-down double bunks help to create a versatile space that can be used as an office or a separate rec room for rainy days. A third, stationary twin bunk has handy, built-in net storage for game controllers (or whatever else). When the bunk on the opposite side is flipped up, it reveals a large desk area and a 32-inch smart TV. Beneath the desk, three large drawers provide space to store items like kid clothes. 

Bathroom

The bathroom in the Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB is functional. It contains everything you need when you’re camping. A plastic toilet helps to keep the UVW down. The roomy acrylic-surround shower has a multifunction showerhead that can be used handheld or in place. Its vanity and medicine cabinet can store toilet tissue, medication, a first aid kit, and toiletries. 

Living Area

The central living area in the Tracer 32DSB is shared with kitchen and dining areas. The comfy sofa bed is positioned directly across from an entertainment center that houses a 32-inch, 12-volt TV and soundbar as well as a cozy 15,000 Btu electric fireplace. The real surprise is the secret storage space that gets revealed when the TV is pulled forward. 

Outside the RV, a 19-inch awning with LED lights gives you an abundance of sheltered living area. Which, with the crowd you can bring, you’ll be grateful for.

Kitchen

The Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB has a small but functional kitchen with a three-burner stove, a small gas oven, and an over-the-counter microwave — perfect for making movie night popcorn. The solar panels can provide power to the large 12-volt, two-door refrigerator/freezer when you’re out boondocking. At the end of the kitchen, a roomy farmhouse-style sink and simple, arched faucet add functional elegance. 

The kitchen is augmented by a small outdoor kitchen area, a beverage fridge, and pull-out shelf with a propane quick connect for your preference of grill or cooktop, perhaps for cooking fresh caught fish next to a lake.

Inside, the dinette can seat four comfortably, but it’s possible to add the desk chair to make seating for five here. The dinette benches each have storage space underneath that would be perfect for storing bedding and pillows.

Four-Season Capabilities

A propane furnace, an efficient electric fireplace wiring for up to two air conditioners, help keep temperatures inside the Tracer 32DSB comfortable whether it’s chilly or hot outside. All of which makes this RV a good choice for three-season camping. However, without heating pads on the tanks, the Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB really isn’t designed to go beyond three seasons.

Storage Space

On the exterior of Tracer 32DSB, you’ll find generous pass-through storage that could easily hold fishing rods, camping chairs and other essential supplies for a great camping getaway. However, inside, there’s not a lot of storage space. The secret storage space behind the TV is innovative. But it’s needed, considering the Tracer 32DSB’s high sleep capacity. While storage might be adequate to store clothing, food, and other necessities, there’s not a lot of extra space.

Making the Most of Its Storage Space

Little features appear designed to help. When you step into the RV there are hooks for hanging jackets or towels. It’s a functional design that helps make this RV feel like a little cottage on wheels. A large cabinet in the living/kitchen area could be used as either a pantry or for wardrobe storage, depending on your needs. The kitchen has four overhead cabinets, four drawers, and under-sink cabinet storage. The camp cook will love the built-in, two-tier wire spice rack integrated into the fireplace mantle. 

The bedroom has two wardrobe closets, two drawers and a storage under the bed. In the bunk room, two oversized drawers are big enough to stash clothing. 

For anyone familiar with RVing, compromises are not surprises. While the Prime Time RV Tracer 32DSB is generous in sleeping space, amenities, and functional versatility, it keeps a tighter rein on storage. Which makes it a perfect lightweight, family-friendly travel trailer for shorter trips with bigger crowds.

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Forest River has a nickname for its No Boundaries line: the NOBO. It’s a simple name. A clever name. One that waste’s no motion and fits nicely wherever it parks. Likewise, Forest River’s nimble NOBO trailers are designed to go places that give other travel trailers pause. Made for tight spots and tough terrain, the 2024 Forest River NOBO 10.7 was built for off-road adventure. Perched on a go-anywhere, axle-less Curt Beast Mode independent suspension, the NOBO 10.7 is only 15 feet long. Yet it has all the basic amenities you need packed up in a minimalist teardrop-style design. The NOBO lets you get back to basics. In the mountains. By a lake. Or wherever else you decide to tow it. This unique 15-foot rig weighs just 2,255 pounds. 

That makes it well under the towing capacity of most SUVs — even when it’s loaded up with stuff like mountain bikes, kayaks and fishing gear. A batwing-style awning gives owners the option of relaxing under shaded living space outside of the RV. That is, when you’re not busy hiking, kayaking, or fishing. It’s really the perfect RV for those who are looking to connect with nature, but are ready to upgrade from a tent to a go-anywhere, easy set-up camper that has the capacity to stow plenty of sporting gear. 

Let’s take a closer look.

At a Glance: Forest River NOBO 10.7

I gave this RV a 5 out of 5 because it meets all the requirements of the “almost rustic” camping experience for which it was designed. The build on the NOBO 10.7 is very simple and minimalist, leaving very little that could go wrong. This little trailer is obviously well-designed, solid, and well put together. 

Check Some Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 2 comfortably (4 with the available rooftop tent)
• Exterior length: 15 feet 
• Exterior width: 7 feet 4 inches
• Exterior height: 8 feet 6 inches
• UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): 2,255 pounds
• CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity): 1,451 pounds 
• Fresh water: 30 gallons
• Propane: 20-gallon tank

Features We Love

• Curt Beast Mode independent suspension system (option included in RV reviewed)
• Solar on the side 
• 120-watt suitcase solar panel
• No gray water or blackwater tank 
• CO2 Monitor
• Smoke detector
• Fire extinguisher

Benefits

• Easy to tow, park, and store
• Light enough to be well under the towing capacity of almost any SUV or light truck 
• Capable of being towed virtually anywhere
• Allows up to two campers to comfortably relax and enjoy being in nature while having a cozy place to sleep and/or lounge 
• Doors on both sides allow easy access from either side
• Lots of storage for gear, including a rooftop kayak rack
• Batwing awning adds a lot of sheltered outdoor living space while offering protection from rain and sun

Challenges

• There’s a cassette toilet and no waste tanks, so things will get pretty natural when nature calls.
• The batwing awning setup looks like it’d might be suspect when facing stronger winds.

Best For

• Millennials or older Gen Zs with small to midsize SUVs who want a camping experience that allows them to connect with nature, while having access to basic amenities and a comfy place to retire at night.
• Small families with older children who will enjoy camping in the available rooftop tent or in a traditional tent. 

The RV Trader Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. They helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

Then RV Trader got to work providing you, the reader, with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. Whenever I review any RV, my goal is always to evaluate everything on the RV from top to bottom. I want to perform the review objectively, without any undue influence from manufacturers or retailers. 

RV Trader sent me to the Forest River showroom in Elkhart, Indiana to look at 2024 RVs from the diverse brands included in the Forest River family. I inspected each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. How well would each RV meet the needs and requirements of its intended buyer? Above all, I wanted to seek out answers to this question, so I looked at the six key areas with this in mind. 

Sleeping Space

The 2024 Forest River No Boundaries 10.7 is a roomier version of a teardrop style trailer. But it’s easily roomy enough for two people to sleep comfortably in. The dense foam cushions that serve as a seating area quickly transform into a truly comfortable queen size bed. An electric fireplace and a 30-inch LED smart TV add to the cozy ambience. There is a fold-out shelf on either side of the bed with charging ports so your devices can charge while you sleep

But what if you want to bring people camping but not necessarily sleep with them? Perhaps you want to camp with your older kids or even a friend. No problem. The NOBO can be set up to handle this with a really cool little NOBO Nest, a rooftop tent, one that comes complete with a ladder. This tent easily accommodates a guest. It could also be a fun, self-contained hideout for older children or teenagers.

Bathroom

This is where the NOBO gets really rustic. There is no bathroom. You won’t even find an exterior shower. However, Forest River does include a portable cassette toilet which can be set up in a pop-up tent designed for this purpose. 

Living Area

I found the cushioned seating in the living area of the NOBO to be surprisingly relaxing and comfortable. The NOBO 10.7 comes outfitted with both a roof-mounted air conditioner and an electric fireplace opposite the seating area to regulate the temperature inside the RV. The fully enclosed underbelly helps to ensure that the floor stays a reasonable temperature, even when it’s cool out. As mentioned before, there are two flip-out tables on either side of the cushions that comprise the seating area that could be used for working. Or snacking while watching TV. Or reading a book on a rainy day. However, most of the NB10.7’s living space is outdoors under the enormous batwing awning.

When deployed, the 270-inch awning extends along the passenger side and around the back of the RV. It provides a vast sheltered living area that’s shared with the kitchen area. As with any awning, the batwing doesn’t do well in windy conditions, so it would make sense to bring an alternative, wind resistant shelter. (Something like a CLAM pop-up shelter for camping in windy conditions.) 

Kitchen

At the back of the 2024 Forest River NOBO 10.7, you’ll find an awning-style door that flips up to reveal — and shelter — a functional camp kitchen with a two-burner propane stove and a relatively spacious 12-volt fridge. 

Four-Season Capabilities

While the NOBO 10.7 is best used as a three-season camping trailer, it has some warmer features. It houses an enclosed belly and cozy electric fireplace. Both make it possible to use it in the winter in regions where winters are mild. 

Storage Space 

The 2024 Forest River NOBO 10.7 has a surprising amount of storage space. With exterior cabinets, it allows you to bring along clothes and gear for a weekend away. Inside, there’s even enough space to easily stash two mountain bikes. There’s also a few netted cubbies that can store clothing, bedding, and other essentials. Outside, you’ll find two roomy cabinets. The front cabinet is long enough to hold a fishing rod or two, as well as other fishing gear. The side cabinet could easily fit an inflatable paddleboard and/or other gear. On the roof, you’ll find a Rhino Rack system outfitted with a J-rack kayak rack. There’s enough storage space to get you through an action-packed weekend in the woods. But you can always take it easy too. 

A Great Little Gateway to the Outdoors

The 2024 Forest River NOBO 10.7 has everything you need for an outdoor-oriented, yet comfortable camping experience. It’s large, all-terrain tires and axle-free Curt independent suspension allows it to get to places that other travel trailers can’t go. If you’re looking to upgrade your camping experience, without upgrading your tow vehicle, you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this little gem.

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