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5 Easy RV Meals Kids Love

Cooking in the RV can be a challenge, with limited storage, prep space, and tools. Things get even more challenging when you’re also trying to cater to little appetites, with a limited number of acceptable menu items. As a parent on the road, you have a lot to do. Drive. Navigate. Even homeschool your kids while traveling. You don’t want meals to be a battle. No, you need easy RV meals kids love. But, since kids are involved, that’s not always … easy.

There are two tricks I use to make my own little adventurers happy. The first is to crank up the novelty factor. We’ll make “fancy” ketchup. Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes out of same-old-same-old food. Or make kid-friendly versions of staple items (like the overnight oats below). The second trick is to encourage customer participation. It’s amazing how much more adventurous my kids will get if they are part of the food production process.

Here are five easy RV meals kids love that put these master two tactics into play.

PB&J Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a fantastically healthy meal for both big and small. They’re high in fiber and protein, with plenty of vitamins and minerals in the mix. They’re a breeze to make, with only a few minutes of prep time. They’re also the perfect breakfast item for kids to collaborate on, as they’re almost impossible to mess up.

The gist of overnight oats is simple: Put oats, nearly any kind of milk, and some flavoring in a small container (we like mason jars in my house, not least of all for the cuteness factor). Then just let them sit overnight. There are plenty of kid-friendly versions, but the PB&J variety below pleases palates both big and small.

Sample recipe: This uber-simple recipe from Quaker Oats is a great place to start. I would add a healthy drizzle of maple syrup with the milk to up the sweetness factor. You can keep overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for two to five days, so you can prep ahead of time – another RV bonus.

Brunch Burritos

One of the all-time greatest tips for RV cooking is to plan main courses with two or three follow-on meals that use the leftovers, like making a big roast in the slow cooker, then turning it into a pasta dish, and then turning it into breakfast burritos.

Breakfast burritos combine two things my kids love: food items that feel “funny” or unusual, and things wrapped in tortillas. Tacos work too, but my two-year-old lacks the fine motor skills to navigate tacos without a huge mess. Burritos work better. You can make breakfast burritos using any combination of breakfast items your kid loves, and it’s a perfect receptacle for whatever leftover protein you have. Double RV bonus!

Sample recipe: Do you need a recipe for burritos? Not really — all you have to do is put some scrambled eggs, plenty of your kids’ favorite cheese, and whatever leftover meat you have handy in a tortilla. Other kid-friendly ingredients might be avocado, diced tomato, or some crunchy hash browns. Pro tip: Sprinkle some pickled jalapenos in the grownup version.

Quesadillas

I have written entire articles about the greatness of quesadillas. To me, they’re the perfect easy RV meal. Put cheese and something else in a tortilla, and then brown it. Or, if you’re making your quesadillas just for kids, slap them in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds to melt the cheese, and be done with it.

Much like breakfast burritos, you can use your leftovers for the protein. But unlike burritos, quesadillas are another perfectly kid-friendly meal to assemble. They can pick their own ingredients, do the initial assembly, and then pass off the finished product to the grownup for cooking. For bigger kids, flipping quesadillas on a skillet or a griddle is a great introduction to kitchen skills. And for the littlest littles, some large cookie cutters will work on quesadillas just like on a PB&J, adding some creative fun factor to the flavor equation.

Sample recipe: It doesn’t get any simpler than this. Take some tortillas, large or small. Sprinkle some cheese. Sprinkle one or two other kid-friendly ingredients. Spray a frying pan (or the tortillas directly) with some oil, and sauté the quesadillas, flipping every two to three minutes.

Pigs in a Blanket

There’s something special about wrapping sausage in a bread product and baking or frying the bundle. Pigs in a blanket are basically in the corn dog food family, too, so should be recognized as an acceptable food item by even your pickiest little ones.

This is also one of my 5-year-old’s favorite food items to help assemble. Playing with dough is tactile, exactly like Play-Doh, so it’s basically educational. And the finished product is as tasty as it is novel. At our house, we even use them for fancy dinner parties, because the prep time to flavor ratio is extremely high.

Sample recipe: This simple recipe has the basics, but you can also take just about any tubed meat, wrap it in any pre-made dough from the grocery store, and then bake using the original dough instructions for time and temperature, checking throughout the process to avoid over-browning the dough.

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

Any food item that can be prepped prior to launching the road-mobile, camper, RV — or whatever you’re packing your weekend adventure in — is a win. These kid-friendly baked sandwiches require only a few ingredients, can be assembled by little hands, and take almost no time to prep. They also pair a simple flavor profile with a slightly sweet bread that should work well to whet “wittle” appetites.

Sample recipe: Take a pack of Hawaiian rolls, slice the entire package in half to make two large top and bottom halves. Layer ham and cheese, with the cheese on top. If you’re ready to eat them, pop them in an oven on broil for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Or bring the prepped sandwiches along in the RV fridge until you’re ready to consume. You can serve as-is, or add my family’s favorites: pickles and mustard.

August 3, 2024
How to RV the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The only thing better than seeing America’s wild and rugged landscape is experiencing it. In a car, the breathtaking scenery rushes by outside like scenes from a movie. But on a motorcycle, we are transported into the landscape. On a bike, the smells, the sounds, the wind, the weather, and even the danger surround us with an uplifting sense of life and vitality. And what could be more iconic than taking your bike — and that rugged sense of adventure — to the Black Hills of South Dakota for the world’s largest motorcycle event: the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is 78 years old, and has grown from 9 participants in 1938 to over 700,000 attendees. It’s on almost every motorcycle enthusiast’s bucket list — but did you know that less than half of Sturgis’ attendees arrive by motorcycle?

Taking the trip by motorcycle will undoubtedly leave you with a lifetime’s worth of golden memories, but it will also leave you with extreme exhaustion, windburn, sore legs, a sore butt, back pain, wrist pain — the list goes on. Let’s save those experiences for the rally itself.

RV Parks Near Sturgis

There are dozens of campgrounds available for the Sturgis Rally. Days End Campground and Sturgis RV Park are the closest facilities, offering full hookups. Glencoe Campground has over 1,000 RV sites, and more than 200 acres at their disposal. And if you’re interested in something a little more quiet or off the beaten path, here is a link with a discussion on seven other RV parks available during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Plan to make your reservation well in advance! In July of this year, the Glencoe Campground was almost at capacity for their RV sites. And every year, as the rally grows, space will only get tighter and be in higher demand.

Traffic Tips

When planning your RV route to the rally, keep traffic in mind. If you’re arriving after the start of the event, be aware that some of the highways will have reduced speeds, and some will even be closed to four-wheel vehicles. South Dakota’s Department of Transportation has an updated list of temporary road closures, highway speed reductions, and temporary traffic signals during the rally.

Weather Readiness

If you’ve never been to South Dakota, it’s worth doing a little research on the weather before you go. The heat of the summer will be upon you during the rally, and you will want to be prepared with preventative measures. Most days will be hot, with temperatures in the mid 80s; but thunderstorms can pop up violently and unexpectedly.

In contrast to the hot sunny days, evenings tend to be chilly. Bring a variety of clothing for all types of weather. Be sure to check the forecast and keep an eye on the weather as you plan your long motorcycle rides. You don’t want to get caught in a hail storm if you can help it! And if you are bringing pets to the event, please keep the heat in mind. The temperature inside an RV baking in the sun could be lethal to animals left inside.

Mastering Meal Prep

In my opinion, the biggest benefit to RVing versus camping is the food. There is only so much cooking and food prep you can do in a tent with a cooler. Tent camping is great — until you start trying to grill in the rain, or use your propane stove on a windy day, or all the ice in your cooler melts, leaving your delicious margaritas warm and sad.

Don’t get me wrong! Culinary magic does happen at the talented hands of camping gurus; but, personally, I find it to be more hassle than it’s worth. In an RV, the kitchen is your oyster. You will have endless opportunities to cook wonders and feed your friends. If you’re really resourceful, you can food prep for the entire 10-day event, and leave the worries of meal planning behind you. Here’s a great two-week food prep meal plan with ideas for potlucks and feeding larger groups of people. This food prep map is a great place to start even if you don’t like the recipes — you can always insert your own! Meal-planning the Sturgis Rally is an excellent way to free up more time for scenic motorcycle rides and socialization with new and old friends.

Sites and Sights Around Sturgis

At the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally you will relish in the company and energy of other bikers. Highways are packed with riders, and much of downtown is designated for two wheels only; that alone is one of the more enticing attractions of the event. But veteran Sturgis attendees know that there is so much more to the rally than just the parties.

The Black Hills of South Dakota is a land with historic ties to the Lakota people. The topography is laden with ancient sedimentary rock and bedrock aquifers. Here is a link to some of the most scenic motorcycle rides around Sturgis that will leave you with unforgettable memories of the American Landscape.

Riding Off the Beaten Path

If you want to dig deeper into the ancient history of Black Hills of South Dakota, you won’t need to go far. You can see the remains of mammoths and other megafauna dating back to the ice age at a paleontological dig site that you can tour in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Along with many other natural landmarks. Here are some more hidden gems in and around the Black Hills of South Dakota that are rider-friendly. If you have the time to explore South Dakota outside of the Sturgis Rally, you won’t be disappointed. The landscape will leave a permanent footprint in your memory.

If you’re headed to the biggest motorcycle rally in the world, the best way to experience it is to the fullest. And to do that, you need to bring your RV. (With all good nights of sleep with it.) If you’re still on the fence, here is a great discussion on motorcycle RVing versus motorcycle camping.

August 2, 2024
2024 Forest River Cedar Creek 391WOW Review
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
This entertainment center at the end of the galley is really impressive. That 60-inch smart TV is awesome, but don’t let it fool you: It has a secret.

Voila! A hidden walk-in pantry. And it’s huge. This is truly an RV luxury.

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.

View of the master bedroom with the East-West, walk-around king bed. Note too how the mirrored closet doors make the room look even bigger than it is.

And behind those mirrored doors? You guessed it: loads of storage space. Even more, there’s a washer/dryer hookup.

At the foot of the bed, you’ll find an incredible nine-drawer dresser. So much storage space.

The second — and final — sleeping area in the Cedar Creek 391WOW is the EZ-Glide sofa bed.

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.

I’m not very tall, but you can get an idea here just how much vertical space is in the shower.

This bathroom really gives the 391WOW a spa-like treatment. Even down to your shower seating.

Three medicine cabinets. Two sinks. Under-sink storage and drawers for days.

A nice look at the bath on entrance.

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.

View of the cabin’s living area from the foot of the stairs leading to the master bedroom. See how the dining area and kitchen circle the island.

Beautiful dining table. Love these materials.

Alternate view of the cabin. Lift your eyes above the sofa bed. See that: More storage.

This entertainment is an absolute delight. In part, it’s just knowing that a pantry is hidden behind the TV wall.

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.

These stools to the island make the kitchen very social.

The fridge is a beast — and just one feature among array that make the 391WOW’s gourmet kitchen truly special.

Look at all this fridge space.

This is incredibly innovative. That draw above the pull-out waste bind has a cutting board with a hole in it. You can scrape your scraps directly into the trash. Genius.

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.

Exterior look at the passthrough storage.

Close up of the other side.

This is becoming a theme — storage everywhere. In the wall, behind the dinette. And in the back seat of the dinette.

And more storage under the dinette seat!

Make Your Move

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August 1, 2024
2024 Prime Time RV Lacrosse 3411RK Review
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
A look at that 16-foot, LED-lit awning.

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.

Panoramic view of the master bedroom. The king bed naturally stands prominent, but note that it’s not crowded.

A good look at both the wardrobe cabinets and the window seat.

This fireplace at the foot of the bed is a great idea — and a feature that gives the Lacrosse 3411RK some four-seaoson muscle.

Here’s the EZ-Glide sofa bed in recline position.

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.

The bathroom extends the feeling of lightness and space. The shower is high. There’s also a wardrobe closet prepped for a washer/dryer(to its right) and a medicine cabinet.

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.

A view from the entrance into the cabin’s living area, which is exceedingly stylish and spacious.

Here’s the legless dinette area with chairs, shadowed by that massive 60-inch TV — cleverly placed on an angle.

Prime RV took advantage of every bit of storage space, even behind the TV

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.

You don’t see a lot of U-shaped galleys. It’s not easy to pull off, but the Lacrosse 3411RK does it with elegance and efficiency. Halmarks really for this travel trailer.

Love little thoughtful features like this pull-out faucet in the farmhouse-style sink.

This fridge. It’s a big boy.

And the oven isn’t small. Ready for Bake City.

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.

Lots of storage inside that U-shaped kitchen.

And storage on the outside of the U-shaped kitchen, too.

The one feature that looked like a QA oversight: the under-bed storage. It did not have the finished appearance of everything else in this model.

One of the generous basement cabinets accessed from the outside.

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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July 31, 2024
2024 Forest River Rockwood Signature 374BH Review
To say that the 2024 Forest River Rockwood Signature 374BH is a family-oriented RV would be an understatement. This RV is designed to make room for your family. In fact, the signature of the Rockwood Signature 374BH might be how it does it — with sleeping areas and storage. Stepping inside the 374BH feels like you’re entering a nice apartment. Its airy with a contemporary color scheme. And it features a residential-style ceiling fan and light fixtures.

Forest River certainly didn’t skimp on storage in this fifth wheel. Everywhere inside this RV, there are places to stash things. (And there are even more in the generous exterior storage bays underneath.) It makes sense. Because if you’re going camping with family or friends, everyone needs a place for their stuff.

Everyone also wants access to amenities, another strength of the Rockwood Signature 374BH. It’s full of amazing features that make it an attractive option for anyone who looking for a spacious RV that’s also fully loaded.

So, let’s get rolling and see what makes the 2024 Forest River Rockwood Signature 374BH special.

At a Glance: Rockwood Signature 374BH

I gave the Rockwood Signature 374BH a five-out-of-five rating because it checks all the boxes. A great floorplan. Fantastic amenities. Quality materials and good workmanship. Check, check, check, and check. All this adds up to an impressive RV that’s ready to be a memory-maker for the whole family. Quite frankly, it didn’t feel as if Forest River cut any corners in the BH374. Not only is there a lot of space for family get-togethers and sleepovers, but there’s also ample storage space for everyone’s stuff. (Plus, a really nice kitchen.)

Check the Specs
- Sleeping capacity: 10
- Exterior length: 36 feet 8 inches
- Exterior width: 8 feet
- Exterior height: 13 feet 2 inches
- Hitch weight: 1,649 pounds
- UVW: 9,759 pounds
- CCC: 1,890 pounds
- Fresh/Gray/Black: 56/92/53 gallons
- Awning: 20 feet
- Propane: 2 x 30 gallons
Features We Love
- Hardwood cabinets
- Bunk room is next to the pantry for kids who want to snack
- Three TVs: living room, bunk room, and master bedroom
- Walk-around queen bed
- Well-appointed kitchen with large 12-volt fridge, three-burner stove, pantry, cabinet space
- 5,000 Btu electric fireplace and furnace for heat
- 200-watt solar panel, 1,800-watt inverter, 30-amp charge controller
- Prepped for Wi-Fi with Winegard 360
- Outdoor kitchen with a cast iron grill, two burner gas stove and a bar fridge.
- Outdoor shower
The hardwood cabinets are not just beautiful. They are a great example (of many) on how storage conscious the 374BH is.

Good photo that captures a couple great features. Yet more storage, yes, but also the residential look and feel of niceties like this overhead fan.

Benefits
- Sleeping space that adds up for a fun crowd: two in master bedroom, four in bunk room, two children on dinette bed, and two on double sofa bed
- Storage for everyone’s gear (feels good to say that)
- Cozy, residential feel
- Power leveling
- Quiet, courtesy of two whisper-quiet air conditioners
- Huge power awning with awning lights
- Full-time livability on full display
Challenges
- Washer/dryer hookups are in the bunkroom.
- While the 374BH could be pulled with a half-ton, there would be less wear and tear on one-ton pickup truck.
Best For
- A family ready to camp with extended family members.
- Full timers who have every intention of hosting a crowd on the road. The Rockwood Signature 374BH would be great for grandparents who want an RV that can house the grandkids — even lots of them.
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 Rockwood Signature 374BH.

Sleeping Space

The Rockwood Signature 374 BH sleeps up to six, between the master bedroom and bunkhouse alone. But that’s not all the sleeping space this luxurious RV has to offer. Two additional overnight guests can enjoy the comfortable — I tested it — pull-out sofa bed. Plus, two more kids can easily fit on the dinette sleeper.

The 374 BH’s master bedroom has a full queen bed with under-bed storage and shelves with USB chargers and power outlets on either side. There’s nothing flimsy about this bed either. It’s built on an aluminum frame that’s built to last. The bedroom has oodles of storage. There’s a mirrored wardrobe and lots of other drawers and cabinets for storing necessities. A pocket door separates the master bedroom from the shared ensuite bathroom.

The bunk room’s bottom bunk is a double bed. And there’s a much larger bunk on top. With the extra spacious top bunk, the bunkroom could easily sleep more than four kids. (I can imagine an entire group of cousins having loads of fun here.) Not only that, there’s a 32-inch TV in the bunkroom, along with charging outlets in both the top and bottom bunks. As an added convenience for kids in the bunkroom, the pantry and fridge are both within easy reach of the pocket door that separates their room from the kitchen.

Look at this super spacious master bedroom. There’s a walk-around queen bed, plus cabinets and lots of storage. All without feeling crowded.

Gotta love this under-bed storage drawer.

Mirrors make spaces look bigger. And extra storage keeps the place tidier … which also keeps it looking bigger.

Welcome to the bunk room. Or, as it will likely become, Kidville. While listed as space for four, you could easily imagine packing more kids in here.

Bathroom

The bathroom of the 374BH is spacious (for an RV bathroom). As previously mentioned, it does double duty as an ensuite for the master bedroom, so it has two pocket doors that can be used for privacy as needed. (Especially, if you have that pack of kids/grandkids.) Storage is generous here with numerous cabinets, including an over-sink medicine cabinet and a nice linen cabinet for storing towels, et cetera. The toilet is ceramic, which makes it much easier to keep clean than a plastic one would be. A skylight keeps the wrap-around acrylic shower well lit.

Another thoughtful touch is a Shower Miser that helps reduce water waste. It’s a neat idea that allows you to flip a lever to send the clean water that runs while you wait for the shower to warm up back to the freshwater tank instead of down the drain and into the gray water tank.

A walkthrough bathroom, here’s a look from the master bedroom (bed to the left). Entering the bathroom, you can pass through to descend the stair and enter the living area.

Here’s the exit from the bathroom to the living area, with the vanity and ceramic toilet in view.

Again, storage. The Rockwood Signature 374BH has it everywhere, including the bathroom.

Living Area

The living area is nicely laid out for family get-togethers. Seating includes the dinette and a comfy sofa, which, unfortunately isn’t perfectly positioned for TV viewing. However, the 374BH can also be ordered with theater seats and a table. Another possibility is a table, chairs, and bench combo in place of the dinette. A large smart TV and a fireplace set in a white hearth are there to keep everyone entertained and cozy on rainy days. (Or when it’s just too hot to be outside.)

Ultimately though, for most RVers, camping is about spending time outdoors. And the 374BH has a 20-foot power awning to help extend your living area outdoors.

Look at the cabin’s living area, with my back to the bunk room. You can see how large it is. Note also the sofa bed and dinette that convert to add four additional sleeping spaces.

Great view from the master bedroom that’s elevated over the cap.

An appropriately large dinette for the big crew you can host.

Kitchen

The kitchen in the 374BH is definitely designed to appeal to camp chefs. The multiple windows over the kitchen counter keep things bright. (While also allowing you to keep an eye on the kids while you’re preparing their lunch.) The kitchen triangle here is well thought out with the huge Magic Chef 12-volt fridge, pull-out pantry and pull-out trash all situated close to the double bowl farmhouse-style sink. A pull-down faucet allows camp chefs to fill tall pots or rinse dishes easily.

Two pop-up power towers punctuate each end of the expansive countertop. So, there are lots of places to plug in small appliance cords. There’s also a three-burner stove, large gas oven, and an eye-level microwave/convection/air fryer. Because it’s good to have options when you’re whipping up a feast for a hungry crowd.

And options are what the 374BH gives you —inside and out. Outside, you’ll find an outdoor kitchen with a two-burner gas cooktop, a bar fridge, and a grill. Add a portable barbecue, and you’ll be perfectly set to cook an entire meal outdoors, without having to run back and forth to check on things in the kitchen. It’s a well thought out setup.

Hard to find anything that Forest River didn’t put in this kitchen. The farmhouse-style sink is lovely, but note the presence of amenities. The undersink storage. And cabinets. The flip-out counter … and and and.

This large gas oven is exactly that — large.

Wonderful placement for the pantry and pull-out trash can. So convenient.

Lots of space in this Magic Chef 12-volt fridge and freezer.

Four-Season Capabilities

The 374BH is a true four-season RV built with plenty of features that make it a true 4-season RV. There are two air conditioners, a furnace and a 5,000 Btu electric fireplace, to keep you cool in the summer and cozy in the winter. Not only that, but the Insulation package on this fifth wheel is rated as R-7 Side Wall, R-12 Floor and R-14 Roof. With a fully enclosed underbelly and heated tanks, the 374BH is designed to be enjoyed all year round.

Storage Space

Storage space is where all too many RVs come up short on. Not this one. Every area of the Rockwood 374BH has storage, including storage under the queen bed. The master bedroom gets a mirrored wardrobe and plenty of drawers and cabinets. There is also a wall of cabinets in the living area that includes a shelf with a charging port for devices. There’s storage space beneath the sofa bed that could be used for storage of bedding and pillows. Beneath the dinette, there’s plenty of accessible storage. It all adds up, especially with the wealth of cabinet and pantry storage in the kitchen.

In the bunk room, a wardrobe has plenty of shelves and drawers to store clothing and other items. I loved that this wardrobe is prepped for a washer and dryer to clean camping clothes and linens.

Outside, you’ll find more than enough basement storage to stash sporting gear, camping chairs and everything else you need to set up the ultimate camping trip.

Basement storage is a huge plus in the Rockwood Signature 374BH.

Lots of space underneath.

Here’s a look at the incredible amount of storage space in the bunk room. Which is particularly necessary with the large capacity for passengers.

Just another example of ingenious extra storage found under the dinette.

Last Notes About the Rockwood Signature 374BH

Along with the floorplan, I was really impressed with the quality of construction on the Rockwood Signature 374 BH. It’s built on an impervious framework of aluminum instead of wood. The only structural wood is its subfloor of tongue and groove plywood. The roofing material is PVC, which is easy for RV owners to maintain and repair.

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July 31, 2024
The Art of Finding the RV-Friendly Gas Station

Let’s face it: If the RV life were easy, everybody would do it. Living on the open road is undeniably freeing, with nearly unlimited options for adventure. But there are a few reasons it’s not for everybody. One is that you are inevitably subject to some … uncomfortable feelings. For example, every driver has stared at a fuel gauge and wondered, When do I actually run out of fuel? The front side of the E or the backside? But in a car, any old gas station will do. In an RV, however, it’s not so simple. Because not every gas station loves an RV’s dimensions. Like most RV-specific things, there is an art to finding an RV-friendly gas station.

Without a doubt, whether you’re in the cockpit of a motorhome or towing a trailer behind your truck, fuel is a resource worth planning for. So, here are a few ways you can stay out of that panic zone and ensure your RV experience is as stress-free as possible.

Plan ahead.

Planning ahead comes naturally to anyone who’s been an RVer for more than a weekend, but for newbies driving their new dream RV, it can be surprising how quickly things can go south without the right kind of prior preparation. Planning ahead takes all kinds of forms, and one of those is sitting down with a map and making a plan. It’s not hard, but missing this step is one of the easiest ways to find yourself in that gas panic. Plan conservatively, knowing that you might need some flexibility when the gas gauge is going down. In other words, don’t plan to roll into a gas station on E.

Use one of these RV-focused mobile apps to plan out your trip.

It feels like every week a new app comes out with new RV-specific features. Some of the most popular are from RV Life, Roadtrippers, GasBuddy, and iExit. Each of these apps, and the dozens of others like them, have specific strengths or weaknesses. But each of them helps you plan out your trip, complete with RV-friendly fuel stops. Each of them will let you do pre-planning but also use your mobile device to adjust on the fly (or on the drive, as it were).

Ask the RV park when you booking your site.

The internet is a great tool for your trip planning. But so is good old-fashioned person-to-person conversation. Each RV park knows its own neighborhood better than anybody else. And direct advice from an actual person is likely to be more current than stale internet content. Unless you’re booking online, you’re going to be making a call anyway, so don’t hesitate to solicit advice about a nearby RV-friendly gas station when you do.

Go the trucker route.

One of the safest bets when picking a fuel stop is on truck stops. They’re built for big rigs, and the country’s entire logistics system relies on them facilitating truckers fueling. Unlike a smaller gas station that might overstate its RV-friendliness, you’re also guaranteed to get plenty of room to maneuver. A truck-friendly gas station is usually an RV-friendly gas station. Any truck stop is also likely to have solid amenities like fast food, a great selection of mini-market staples, and clean bathrooms. Many, like Pilot and Flying J, even have dump stations.

Try The Next Exit Book.

I remember when my father used to download paper maps of the entire route of a vacation. Believe it or not, old school books that use real life paper to produce something you can hold in your hand still exist. Here’s the sneaky benefit of The Next Exit book: It requires no cell phone signal. So whether you’re high in the mountains, deep in the jungle, or just rolling through a signal desert, The Next Exit book can give you reliable information on an RV-friendly gas station, even if it’s just one for truckers.

Get an RV-specific GPS.

Companies like Garmin have been harnessing the RV boom by producing GPS systems specific to the needs of RVers, with many including support for fuel stop picking. The systems serve as a backup to cell phones, or can be used as primary fuel planning devices too. Most don’t require cell phone signal, meaning even in those badland boonies you’ll still get reliable data on where to find an RV-friendly gas station.

Prioritize safe over sorry.

It can be tempting for some to squeeze every minute of drive time out of each trip, which can lead to some ambitious fuel planning. Just remember that with their higher gross weights, and their higher total drag via large surface areas, RVs have a much wider range of fuel efficiency than cars. The wrong headwind can affect fuel efficiency, as can an incline in altitude. And you only have to be riding that E-line once while searching for a timely fuel stop to know that it’s no fun. So, play it safe and stop before you’re sorry.

July 26, 2024
Homeschooling Your Child While Traveling by RV

The thought of being on the road comes with so many iconic images that sparkle around the edges. The reality is a little grittier. Living a transient life requires sacrificing all the creature comforts that society has laid out for us in nice, neat rows. We consciously choose the road less traveled. And in doing so we must continuously and actively buck the trends and systems set up for sedentary life. For parents, the most difficult trend to buck might be the modern education system. So, let’s talk about homeschooling your child while traveling in an RV.

Nowadays, there are so many terms for homeschooling in a nomadic capacity. There’s road schooling and worldschooling. There’s travel schooling, boatschooling, unschooling, natureschooling, and deschooling. And lastly, good old homeschooling. That’s the word that my in-laws love to hate.

What the Naysayers Say

For some folks, homeschooling is attached to a deluge of negative associations. So, the push back from outsiders is a force to reckon with. Sometimes, it feels strong enough to break the dam. For example, my in-laws repeatedly remind me how important “institutionalized education” is for my children, but they don’t really consider the immeasurable benefits that education on the road fosters. They will never know what it’s like to learn about constellations under the dark sky of the Mojave Desert — learning where the stars are so bright they are like a blanket of light. They will never know what it’s like to take education out of the pages of a book, and into the most beautiful pockets of the world imaginable.

Peter Gray, the author of, Free to Learn, is a wonderful resource about the nature of education. It helps remind us on a human level that educating outside of an institution can be freer and more natural. Ultimately, only the nuclear family unit can determine the best way to embark on an educational journey. Everyone else’s opinion is just that: an opinion.

Traveling on the road will give you golden memories with your family. And homeschooling on the road will weave those memories into the core and foundation of who your children are, and how they will see and face the world in years to come.

How to Measure the Immeasurable

The benefits of taking school out there, into the real world, can’t really be measured in a traditional sense. They certainly can’t be measured by standardized tests or report cards. The reward comes in the form of real life skills that only applied learning can nurture.

Homeschooling on the road facilitates an experiential avenue of learning. Learning through travel will take your child’s education and interweave it with what they see and interact with on a daily basis. It’s like the counterpart to institutional education. Instead of learning about things that can’t be seen, touched, felt, or heard in the pages of a book and behind closed doors, your children will be learning with all their senses, fueled by the wonderful and boundless curiosity that children possess. That in itself will attach a positive association with learning. Institutionalized education simply cannot replicate that.

Here’s an article by CBS news on the upswing of homeschooling with your child while traveling since COVID, and the benefits of taking education into the real world.

The Wild Rumpus

The energy that children possess is a marvelous wonder to behold. If it could be bottled up it would be a precious elixir worth more than its weight in gold. But, as any parent knows, their energy can suck us dry into a shriveled haggard thing with nothing left to tend to our own basic needs.

Now, pack that energy up and put it in a tiny space, and hit the road in your RV! I suggest having resources available ahead of time, so you aren’t stuck in a cactus garden after an 8-hour drive, with nowhere to go to keep the kids away from the endless pin cushions at every corner. (Yes, this was us at Gilbert Ray Campground outside Saguaro National Park.)

3 Life-Saving Resources for Homeschooling Your Child While Traveling

As I looked around at our prison of Saguaro Cactuses as far as the eye could see, I could feel the walls closing in around us. We were going to be in this campground for over a week! How would we keep the kids from running head first into a giant precariously leaning cactus? Some national parks are so grand in scope and scale, they can be overwhelming upon arrival. And after a long drive and two small children bursting with energy, there isn’t much time to sit and ponder your next move. Our saving grace came straight from the national park.

The Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger Program is available at every national park in the county, and even most state parks. It’s a site-specific activity filled work book for children of all ages packed with information, history, and interactive activities throughout the park. It offers a path for success to embark upon the exploration of your national parks. After a certain number of activities in the workbook have been completed, you can watch as a Park Ranger officially swears in your child, and presents them with a badge. It’s beyond precious. And if you’re not careful, you will end up like us: obsessive collectors of all the junior ranger badges. We have almost 20 now, and they are our most prized possession.

Participating in the Junior Ranger Program taught us so much, not just about each place we visited, but about each other. We learned together, in an active capacity, applying each educational fact to a real world setting. I learned that being a teacher is so much more fun and successful when I am learning with my children. It makes the event more engaging and interactive. Teachers don’t have to be experts on everything they are teaching. In fact, one might argue that learning would be more fun and informative, if both student and teacher were learning together.

Libraries

Maybe this goes without saying, but libraries offer the most reliable resources for all things homeschooling. We have homeschooled, worldschooled, boatschooled and roadschooled with our children; and public libraries gave us familiarity, routine, and even just a safe place to land on our journeys. Almost every library has a kids corner, and they also carry reference books specific to your area which are great for learning about local flora and fauna, history, geology and so much more. Want local knowledge? Ask your local librarian! No matter where you find yourself when you’re homeschooling your child while traveling, the likelihood is that you’re not too far from a library.

Socialization

This is probably the biggest fear factor that people use to advocate for a more traditional schooling environment. It’s the one thing that we can’t control or replicate as parents. But lucky for all of us, in this post-COVID modern age, finding a social group related to your family’s chosen path in life is available in almost every corner of the world. My husband and I and two children have traveled extensively in and outside of the country by boat and RV. And everywhere we found ourselves, there was a Facebook group of other families doing the same thing, in the same place. Want to take your family in an RV to Mexico but worried about socialization for your children? No problem! There’s a Mexican RV Caravaning social media group for that!

July 26, 2024
2024 Forest River Sabre 25RLS Review
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
In RV design, small touches make a big statement. One of my favorites is the automatic glass washer in the kitchen. Saves water and time.

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.

In the bedroom, there’s a walkaround, queen bed flanked by lots of cabinetry.

Not only is this sofa bed easy to deploy, it also provides a handy storage space for guest bedding and pillows. Just one an example of many great storage solutions in the Sabre 25RLS.

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.

A little perspective on the placement of the bathroom, leaving the bedroom here and descending into the living area.

The Sabre 25RLS bathroom is comfortable and uncrowded, another great surprise. Really loved that there is room for linens under the vanity.

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.

The Sabre 25RLS features a roomy, stylish living space. And that wall with the 40-inch TV? Pay it no mind. There’s definitely not a secret pantry behind it. (Wink!)

You can really appreciate that Forest River doubled-down on the theater seating. Also, here’s a nice look at the versatile, fully adjustable, wheeled table.

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.

Great capture of the kitchen suite. And it really is sweet.

The farmhouse sink is big, classy, and highly functional.

The fridge is huge.

And it has a freezer drawer.

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.

What an amazing entertainment system, right?! But wait. There is more than meets the eye.

This hidden pantry might be the biggest surprise in an RV full of delightful surprises.

Passthrough storage is always a big bonus.

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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2024 Prime Time RV Avenger 25MKO Review
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
Could not help but be impressed with this designated work space by the window. It’s a connected but distinct space with a great view — and storage space close at hand.

The size of the fridge is something you usually see in a larger RV.

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.

The bedroom with its walk-around queen bed. The light tones really help it feel more spacious.

The wardrobe cabinets that arc over the bed are a very nice and practical touch.

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.

Very impressed with the efficiency of this space, from its height to the little additions — like the medicine cabinet for storage and plastic toilet to keep down weight.

I’m not real tall, but hopefully this gives you an idea how the height — with the skylight and fan — really make this bathroom feel open.

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.

View of cabin. Note the designated workspace counter in the back left. The doors (left to right) go to the washer/dryer area and bathroom respectively.

Here’s a view from the work station itself looking across the cabin to the bedroom.

Extra theater seat storage, open!

Now, shut! Seriously. Love little conveniences like this. They make a difference.

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.

The kitchen really impresses. From storage (above counter and below) to appliances to counter space (there’s lots), it’s a great layout.

The propane oven is serious. There’s room to do some actual baking. That is, if you like your cabin smelling delicious.

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.

Who loves passthrough storage? The Avenger 25MKO does. And we do too.

Look how much storage space there is under the cabin. Lots of space to tuck away your gear.

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July 25, 2024
2024 Forest River Flagstaff 228SE Review
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
Love this sliding outdoor griddle.

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.

Sleeping areas extend to the front and back once the pop-up is deployed. Although the mattress is thin to stay lightweight, it is surprisingly comfortable. As you can see, two people can sleep here comfortably.

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.

The bathroom, albeit covered with a curtain and without a sink, is still a pop-up luxury. The kitchen sink works well enough for hand-washing.

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.

View of the cabin, with sofa, sleep space, dinette, and kitchen counter in view.

Alternate view of the cabin, including kitchen, second sleep space, and bathroom in focus.

The dinette. Perfect for playing cards and equally good for sleeping two (post-conversion).

The awning (here undeployed) can help extend living space to the outdoors.

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.

The kitchen has its merits. A mini fridge, three-burner stove, sink, and some drawers are among them. More counter space, however, might be desired.

A better look at that tucked away 12-volt fridge.

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.

Pop-up campers like the Flagstaff 228SE are many great things. Fun. Easy to tow. Easy to deploy. They are not, however, designed withstand the winter cold.

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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