camp-n-couple
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Just spent our first weekend in our new 22MLE and have a few observations. First off we absolutely love the size and layout of this trailer. Very open and lots of storage space. Huge drawers and cabinets. So far the build quality seems very good although I have doubts on the longevity of all the Furrion components. They seem very cheap, but then again all RVs these days have cheap electronics so we'll have to wait and see.
We actually really like the on demand water heater and the fact that you can set the max temperature. We set it to 105f (similar to a hot tub) open the hot valve in the shower and get in. No messing with mixing the hot and cold to get temp right while wasting water and filling the tanks. The water pump is fairly quiet and has really good pressure but is located under the bench seat, right in the middle, making the rest of the space unusable. I plan on moving it to the side, cleaning up the wires and hoses and opening about half the bench space back up for storage.
The mattress was comfortable but too soft for my back. A new firm memory foam mattress is on order. There is room for a full size queen, not sure why GD wouldn't use one.
The TV is pretty useless unless you have satellite. Couldn't get any channels with the antennae. As mentioned in a previous post the new Imagines don't come with a radio or speakers. Kind of miss that.
One of my biggest peaves is the location of the control panel. Who thought it was a good idea to put it inside a cabinet?? Who wants to open a cabinet door to turn the lights on every time? And talk about a waste of cabinet space. It would be better mounted to the outside of the cabinet right by the entry door for easy access. It's a very simple fix though. The new LED strip ceiling lights are nice, but very bright. GD had complaints and added a dimmer switch beside the control panel. Only issue with that is that you need to turn the lights on first, then turn the other switch on to control the dimmer. If the dimmer is on you can no longer turn the lights on/off with the Compass app. The sensor activated floor lights are terrible. Super sensitive and if you have dogs like us the trailer will be lit up all night. There is no off switch. We covered them with electrical tape for now.
Really like the app. Handy for turning lights on/off while sitting around the fire or pulling awning in if the wind picks up (which you will need to. The awning is very easily flipped up by winds) . I like being able to put the slide in/out while watching it from outside. I wish it didn't have an "in motion" lockout. I wanted to check the levels while at the dump station but I couldn't use app because it thought we were driving still.
Not a big fan of the raised slide floor. Can't tell you the number of times toes were stubbed. If you want to use the stove you are guaranteed to stub you toes and if you are taller you will bump your forehead on the upper trim next. Something to get used to I guess.
The ceiling vent fans are tiny and really loud. Fantastic fan on order. Anyone know if it will fit inside the factory housing? Can I pull the factory fan from the housing and install new one in it or do I have to remove the entire assembly, removing the roof caulk and everything?
What tire pressure are people using? I've always set tires to max cold pressure. The Goodyear Endurance tires say 65psi. Owners manual and stickers say 55psi. Dealer says both are more than needed and set 50psi. Haven't weighed the trailer yet but I estimate we'll be around 6k loaded based on previous trailer scaled weights.
JT Strongarm stabilizers are also on order to get rid of the bounce and wiggle while set up. Had them on our last trailer and loved them. Kids could run around and you wouldn't feel a thing. Can't imagine a trailer without them now.
All in all a good first trip. Going out again next weekend for one last time before it goes away for winter storage . Can't wait.
We actually really like the on demand water heater and the fact that you can set the max temperature. We set it to 105f (similar to a hot tub) open the hot valve in the shower and get in. No messing with mixing the hot and cold to get temp right while wasting water and filling the tanks. The water pump is fairly quiet and has really good pressure but is located under the bench seat, right in the middle, making the rest of the space unusable. I plan on moving it to the side, cleaning up the wires and hoses and opening about half the bench space back up for storage.
The mattress was comfortable but too soft for my back. A new firm memory foam mattress is on order. There is room for a full size queen, not sure why GD wouldn't use one.
The TV is pretty useless unless you have satellite. Couldn't get any channels with the antennae. As mentioned in a previous post the new Imagines don't come with a radio or speakers. Kind of miss that.
One of my biggest peaves is the location of the control panel. Who thought it was a good idea to put it inside a cabinet?? Who wants to open a cabinet door to turn the lights on every time? And talk about a waste of cabinet space. It would be better mounted to the outside of the cabinet right by the entry door for easy access. It's a very simple fix though. The new LED strip ceiling lights are nice, but very bright. GD had complaints and added a dimmer switch beside the control panel. Only issue with that is that you need to turn the lights on first, then turn the other switch on to control the dimmer. If the dimmer is on you can no longer turn the lights on/off with the Compass app. The sensor activated floor lights are terrible. Super sensitive and if you have dogs like us the trailer will be lit up all night. There is no off switch. We covered them with electrical tape for now.
Really like the app. Handy for turning lights on/off while sitting around the fire or pulling awning in if the wind picks up (which you will need to. The awning is very easily flipped up by winds) . I like being able to put the slide in/out while watching it from outside. I wish it didn't have an "in motion" lockout. I wanted to check the levels while at the dump station but I couldn't use app because it thought we were driving still.
Not a big fan of the raised slide floor. Can't tell you the number of times toes were stubbed. If you want to use the stove you are guaranteed to stub you toes and if you are taller you will bump your forehead on the upper trim next. Something to get used to I guess.
The ceiling vent fans are tiny and really loud. Fantastic fan on order. Anyone know if it will fit inside the factory housing? Can I pull the factory fan from the housing and install new one in it or do I have to remove the entire assembly, removing the roof caulk and everything?
What tire pressure are people using? I've always set tires to max cold pressure. The Goodyear Endurance tires say 65psi. Owners manual and stickers say 55psi. Dealer says both are more than needed and set 50psi. Haven't weighed the trailer yet but I estimate we'll be around 6k loaded based on previous trailer scaled weights.
JT Strongarm stabilizers are also on order to get rid of the bounce and wiggle while set up. Had them on our last trailer and loved them. Kids could run around and you wouldn't feel a thing. Can't imagine a trailer without them now.
All in all a good first trip. Going out again next weekend for one last time before it goes away for winter storage . Can't wait.