Better than a Tiny House! House on Wheels! 2024 Grand Lodge 42VIEW 

I feel that if you have that many people in one living situation that you need at least a bath and a half.

My wife and I purchased one of these rigs mid April and had it delivered 2 weeks later (April 28th) to our campground. Ours is up on cinder blocks and has a 26x8 deck in front. So it’s not going anywhere. We have to younger girls (7 and 11) and it works great for us. We’ve also had a total of 8 people staying with us and not once were there “lines” or “problems” with only having 1 bathroom. Plus I’ve made the “long trek” across the rig in the middle of the night and half asleep to use the bathroom with zero issues or concern (with people sleeping on the pullout couch). Plus there’s really no place for a half bath. I’ve seen some people mention the storage area by the spiral stair case. The problem there is the furnace is right behind that storage cabinet. So it’s no where near deep enough to make a half bath. Personally after using this rig for a season so far, we have absolutely no complaints at all and it works great for our family of 4 plus friends and family that stay with us. Just my input as an owner of one for about 6 months now.

I was very surprised that a second bathroom wasn't added, considering the size. It's still very nice.

Beautifully made. Only thing I would change is putting the fireplace in front of the bed. I would have designed it, we’re the Tv and a vertical fireplace underneath came up out of the cabinet in front of the bed. Being able to control it with a remote. It looks dangerous we’re the fireplace is now, too close to the blankets.

If it had 1 & 1/2 bathrooms we would purchase this in a minute!!! With all the people it can fit you definitely need 1& 1/2 bathrooms!!

In Japan, the elderly walk down stairs backwards to reduce injury. This method would work well for these spiral steps.

We have the 2023 model, we’re living in it while building a house. We have four kids, a dog and a cat and it’s working wonderfully for us 😄 I like some of the cosmetic changes. The circular stairs are definitely tricky, our older two sleep on that side and the younger two get the side with the easier stairs. The sink change is really nice. Overall we’re very happy with ours, definitely has the feel of a tiny home.

Yes. The spiral stairs are hazardous going down. I think I personally would treat it as a ladder and go down backwards.

For an RV this size, there definitely needs to be another bathroom.

The controls are where they are because the motor and lift mechanism is so light duty, you have to be off of the bed before any height changes can be made as per the manufacturer. They put the switch away from the bed to assure you are not on the mattress when raising or lowering the bed. We were even told we couldn't use our residential hybrid mattress that weighs over 100 lbs.

That spiral staircase looks really scary! I think someone is going to wind up going through the sliding glass door. The fireplace in the bedroom is hidden and to close to the bedding. Love the size of the bath, but think they should have put at least another half one in somewhere.

I lived in the wildwood 2019 grandlodge 42dl for 3 years. And I wish instead of them having a bunk room above the master bedroom, they would just have a master bedroom with 10 foot ceilings. That would be grand.

This was like it was designed for somebody who's getting ready to build a house while they're living on their property

This is so much better than 1 tent for the adults and another one for the 3 kids like we had to do when we went camping. Give me a camper like this one any day.

Appsolutly gorgeous but the furnace next to the bed that close would freak me out. I definitely would catch myself on fore.😱

I could definitely see my daughter and I living in this full time, but would prefer to have a 2nd bathroom

6:32 I love how you open up all the sofas and foldouts, just so everyone gets a look at the walk around space and get a feel on how many people the unit can sleep! Awesome work 😎👍✨

I agree about changing the placement of the bed's control panel. 👍

Beautiful rv! Kind of a drag that the master bedroom is clear at the opposite end of the rv from the bathroom though. And as others mentioned, it would be nice to have a half bath also

This model looks awesome!

Fireplace needs to be under the tv and yes to the bed controls nearer by the bed but love the rest❣️

My wife and I have pretty much decided that this is the model into which we want to retire. There is a fifth wheel that we tend to like a little better, but this has almost as much room and is several thousand dollars less expensive. I am not bothered by the low hanging equipment under the drop frame areas front and rear because this will be towed once, placed on a lot, and that's where we intend to leave it. I have a couple of comments vis-à-vis your video review of this model: The steep spiral staircase doesn't bother me. It is VERY steep, as you pointed out, but it really is more of a twisty ladder than a staircase, anyway, so if you think of it in those terms it's not so bad. We intend to make that a storage area and won't be going up and down that ladder too often. You pointed out how low were the "leveling jacks" when you were covering the exterior. Actually, those are stabilizer jacks and are not designed to level the unit. Again, my wife and I will not be dragging this trailer up this road and down the next, so that's not an issue. What IS an issue are the three, separate, sewer connections. That's going to make hooking up extremely awkward. Every other trailer I have looked at (with rare exceptions) has one connection with levers that are pulled to determine from what which tank you intend to empty. On this trailer, every time you wish to dump tanks, you have to make multiple trips outside to move the sewer hose from one connection to another. What a laborious process? I attempted to contact Customer Service for Forest River, but they never got back to me. I really like the new kitchen sink on the 2024. It seems much more convenient for sink-related tasks when preparing meals. I also like the tilting bed feature and I agree that it would make sense to have the controls closer to the bed. It's not a deal-killer, but would be nice if they had wired it that way. Thank you for this video run-through of the 42 View. I really like this model!

I think this is a beautiful tiny house on wheels.. However, I would add more storage to the staircase in the back (pull out drawers), remotes for all of the light switches, heaters and bed, make the bed flip up to secure in place with a small bathtube/jacuzzi underneath in the master room. Some of the windows throughout the kitchen and living space would be converted to a computer monitor where you can watch TV, play games and go online. The L shaped couch would also convert to a bed. Boy, I wish I had studied to be an architect but I'm just a dreamer.❤

Love the bathroom especially with the washer dryer in there instead of the master! Dislike spiral staircase. Love the couch, love the kitchen! Drop down spaces don't bother me I'm 5 ft 1 nobody in my family is taller than 6 ft 1 so we're good! What we would use this for is a place to live temporarily while our other home is being set up; we would then use it to rent out as we live in Florida and have three seasons, Taurus season, snowbird season and spring break we are a multi-generational family, I'm a single woman of a of 60, 25 year old son and my married son and my daughter in love! Not counting her three Chihuahuas and my cat❤

There will definitely be way more problems with this trailer than any tiny house. Guaranteed

Unless Forest River has greatly improved their performance and quality, we would never buy another one. We have had so many issues with poor quality. Also know many others with the same issues.

I can imagine the eye rolls seeing this come into a campground! 😂 Just go to a hotel!

My opinion based on full time traveling over 6 years! Even with the updated modifications, the frame, stabilizers and sewer connections are way too low, especially in the back. Most places down south have rain run off gullies on the side of the road. These items would be destroyed when bottoming out. This unit is good for homesteading but i wouldn't purchase it since we travel.

I Agree the controllers to adjust the bed should be next to the bed

I'd rather a two-bedroom configuration with the other loft available as a home office or rec room. I can't imagine putting 7 people (or more) in a single trailer.

Wow! All the comforts of home! Love all the upgrades, and would definitely recommend moving the headboard switch as you suggested! 👌👌👌

Very functional floor plan with a nice flow!! That’s so much for sharing

I bought a 35 foot new camper. I sold it in less than a year. Electrical death traps. Windows were substandard. The chemical smell was overwhelming😊

Yes definitely put the bed controls near the bed. The spiral stair case is taking a lot of air space that could be stairs built on storage cubes maybe? It's a nice model. I have a few suggestions but it's super cool with all the windows and step down rooms. Very nice!

I love this! I agree about the spiral staircase, and bed controls. Beautiful.

I’m pretty sure the queen bed tilt switch is across the room because it wouldn’t lift up the weight of people in the bed. When you worked the switch, the motor sounded like it was already struggling. With people in the bed, there’s no way that thing would work.

The added waste basket was my turning point. lol 😂

Move the bed adjustments to the overhead cabinet. Add a pneumatic suspension or airbags to raise the trailer when crossing uneven terrain or driveway aprons.

I'm totally in love ❤ with this rv. Everything I as a single retired adult could possibly want in a full time home , in bullhead Arizona, I can't wait to go to Mississippi and see this in person 👍👍👍❤

Love the switch shades, central vac, so well thought out and love all the windows!

For the bed, in this day and age it should have a wireless remote. In fact, 1 wireless remote should control everything. It did on our 2012 Montana 5th wheel. Interesting layout. For 2 ~70 year olds, not so much. 8) --gary

This was very nice. I personally think it has way too many windows though. The spiral staircase was wonky too but still very stylish RV!

This is fantastic to see! Thank you for the tour! Really like the improvements.

Love it... I need that "I live in a old trailer from the 60s or the late 50s it's ready to fall apart...😢🥺

I love this one. I'm looking for one to live in. I'd use one of tge lifts for extra storage. Love your channel! 👍❤️

I’d like to see storage draws built into the one set of stairs.

This is definitely amazing. Appreciate the share.

Thank you for this interesting tour. It was a pleasure.

The only thing I would change is having a true full master bathroom in addition to the other one

That's certainly not camping, but rather a condo on wheels! Wow!

I love the upper bedrooms in this video verses the video of the new room setup. Especially for families with multiple children who want their own space ❤😊

Wow this model is breathtaking! I wish I could afford something like this!! I would love to travel in this thing

Love this RV. It's got all a larger or growing family needs to live comfortably. Was there any solar with it? And I totally agree with the changes you recommended.

Definitely need to to move the switch for the bed actually near the bed. Seems silly to be on the other side of the room. I also agree about the spiral staircase. It looks good but in my home we are all accident prone 😂

I LOVE the partial panoramic windows in the master bedroom.

It's absolutely gorgeous 😍

Lovely gig, wouldn't change nothing about it. Andrew theres these things called Smart Button Pushor. You put it on any switch and control it with your phone. So while laying in bed maybe you could adjust the base of the bed.

It looks amazing! Wish I could afford to get one of these for my parents. For me personally, I'd want an extra bathroom, a dishwasher, and a queen size mattress in one of the upper lofts vs all the smaller sized ones. Looks great, though!

Beautiful 😍 I love how spacious it is 😊 agree the spiral staircase is a a lil hazardous but still beautiful 😍 ❤❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Definitely agree with the relocation of the bed controls.

I am a single person who camps all summer in an an RV. I would never want a unit that big but it has a very charming interior. I like the steps getting into the trailer. I have the same stairs in my 2019 unit and since I am a seasonal camper. I had no problem with a deck. I did not have to worry about the stairs getting in the way. No matter what kind of trailer I had, I would not want the steps that folds up into the trailer as I think all lot of dirt would get in the unit every time you put the steps in .

If it had a 245/75R17.5 Dually Setup - The tires would be taller, they could hold all the weight, no problem, plus you have more options for shiny alcoa or accuride wheels that are available anywhere. :)

Love it! Your daughter is right those are steep spiral stair for kids under 6 and elderly. Just love all the windows, so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this review!

I think that is an amazing camper. I love the kitchen living room and bathroom. The master bedroom is also great. I can't see any problems at all with it. It's great

What a dream for land somewhere/ long-term but I couldn't see moving regularly to camping at different places but AMAZING!!!

The kitchen sink should have had an extra 4 inches of counter top to the left for dirty dishes and pots. I love the pantry and the extra sleeping room couch. I love the double sinks and the 3 bedroom areas. I absolutely love the amount of windows! I wish the bathroom had a shower tub combo, even a short tub to bath in. I have a 2010 Grand Lodge on my farm, (40' long, one bedroom, all in one washer/drier, shower, dish washer, electric fireplace, large bedroom closet, two slide outs, one 12' long and one 6' long, built in vacuum, large pantry, wine rack, lots of cupboard storage area, upper windows for extra light, two sky lights in the kitchen, a two stool counter eating area, a table with four chairs dining area, and a patio glass door that leads out to a covered 16' x 12' deck and ramp),and after seeing this one I'd love to sell mine and get this one. The spiral staircase is no problem if you go up it forward and down it backward. But no dishwasher? Is it winterised? Does it stay warm in -29 weather? Okay, I still love it.

Yes I agree move the bed control over by the bed and for me I would prefer the fireplace at the foot of the bed under the TV console !? I think it's an inconvenience to have it so close to one side of the bed . And for me I would switch out the double kitchen sink for one the farm house style . Overall I love love it ! Just what I need for me my dog and room for grandkids when they visit !! ❤

I appreciate your tour. What a beautiful home! You sound like a great person. 👍🏼 I like your headboard control placement ideas. Much more practical.

Very nice! I dont know much about campers, but I wish the secondary bedrooms had a little more privacy for noise. Do the curtains really block any of that out?

I think the only thing I worry about is the fireplace right along side of the bed. I know that heat rises. I get that I feel like they could’ve taken up a little bit more space in the closet to move the fireplace in the bedroom so it makes a little bit more sense above the bed no add or below the bed. Other than that it’s more space than I imagine it’s wonderful. The driving situation is always the question maneuverability on the road that sort of thing. But I guess you would have to really learn how to drive it. Thank you so much for showing. It’s wonderful!

That looks absolutely stunning inside so incredible. I’ve never seen an RV look that good.

that is wonderful for a family

I can image my crew in this one. The couch is fab. We might just keep it made into a bed to accommodate all the sprawling kids. The spiral stairs are a concern for our four year old. She would like that they are like Cinderella steps, but they are too steep for her. You are right about the bed controls. Also like the new farm sink. But alas, too big to pull to our travel ball weekends.

Very well done. I will absolutely check it out when I’m getting my new coach, and hopefully they will have improved it by then. 2024 isn’t it for me. I love all the space and the windows. Windows are one of the first requirements I have for my RV. I do not appreciate the tiny ones at all. No air flow and on rainy days it feels like prison. And for some reason so many of the small windows feel like they are designed to be difficult to open. It’s like the manufacturers don’t know their customer base is older and we have arthritis 😂. The shelf in the bathroom is ok for a man, as for pleasing the women I’d suggest they bump it out another three inches at least. They don’t need to be so thick either. Why are they so thick? Don’t they consult with their customer base in design? It feels like they are designed by people who don’t RV. Like that spiral staircase as you pointed out looks like going down would be super awkward. Might as well make it a ladder, that would be safer. The fireplace next to one side of the bed doesn’t seem like it would be comfortable for the person on that side. I’m not laying on that side, I have menopause 😂. Ugh. And who puts the controls for the bed across the room? Seriously? I do like the color scheme. The lighter interiors appeal to me. It’s a small space we don’t need to make it look like a cave. There are many good looking features. I don’t understand why RV designers don’t use folding wall shelves as a feature . A nice pop up shelf in the bathroom would be so appreciated by the ladies. Next to the bed and in the sitting areas as well would be ideal. Also recessed wall storage for spices in the kitchen and toiletries in the sink area.

Just stunning

👍 This looks nice. The control panel to adjust the headboard really should be closer to the master bed & the spiral staircase is something to worry about if there are small children.

I agree with the movement of the bed controls to within reach of the top of the bed. I do have a safety concern with the placement of the heat/fireplace in the master bedroom, I feel it should be placed at the bottom of the bed or to the left of the bed, a potential fire hazard where it is now

The bed tilt was actually designed more for the travel trailers where there isn’t much room to walk around. It wasn’t intended to be use while in bed, that’s why the switch was located away from it

That's amazing!❤

Love it. Kids have their own beds and space. And plenty of room for rainy days and cold nights to watch a movie.

I like the layout. The spiral staircase would be a challenge. I don't like the doors, blinds, or shotty cabinets throughout. I feel that they could be a better quality and more sturdy. Remotes for the electric fireplaces and the bed would be great. The motor for the bed sounded cheap and strained. Could be better. If I were to compare this mobile unite to a tinyhome I would take the tinyhome any day. Now if you just want to have this as a vacation unit, for one, it's too long for any campground. It is good for short-term use, not sturdy enough for a family that large (5-12 people) to live in for any extended length of time. This is my honest opinion based upon my personal experience as a mother of four and now with eight grandchildren.

Wow! Lots of great features. Definitely would not be using that spiral staircase, but I’m a Boomer. I love the idea of the adjustable bed, but the controls need to be accessible while lounging. I would actually like less windows in the bedroom, but the views are awesome! One personal preference, I am not a fan of the color scheme, although I know almost everything is the cool gray look these days. I prefer warmer colors.

Love the windows, the bathroom, the sofa

You are right about the control placement

Only thing I did not like was the fireplace in the master bedroom. Odd placement and didn’t add anything attractive to the room

I am in love with that interior and the views! But, as amazing as it is I would be reluctant to own/tow it because of the low back end. Design-wise that is actually a horrible idea! If anything, you raise that area and give the owner at least a fighting chance of going over a dip or an angled surface, or even turning a tight radius with a descent (lots of long rigs get caught in that situation without having the low back end like this beast). There is NO way I would set myself up for failure in the possibility of dragging/slamming/damaging the unit. Just dropping from a parking area onto a lower street (curb-height) seems undoable.

One simple word…WOW! 😮

Several camp sites won’t allow anything this big. We had a 40’ and had that issue a lot. Beautiful

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My only thing is just one bathroom for all those people this xamper can sleep.

I agree about bed controls

It's a super nice single-wide mobile home. 😊

100k better than a tiny home laughable.

❤ I love it ! Needs another bathroom . The power bed controls should be placed where you can reach them while lying in bed .

BEAUTIFUL ❤

Beautiful! The washer/dryer in the bathroom is a great idea. But only having one bathroom is a drawback.

Beautiful ❤

Gorgeous

It is a great layout and option if one wanted to utilize it for year-round living. I would try to add a half bath. And you are correct in that the Forest River might try to relocate the controls to raise and lower the front recline portion of the bed in the primary bedroom/sleeping area. But it is a great rig and even with those little inconveniences, it is something I would consider buying.

I agree move the bed thing and add a ice maker to the fridge and also a dishwasher another bathroom and last but not least a porch then that bad boy would b the best thing I’ve ever seen