Post by nylesn on Jan 1, 2021 12:30:24 GMT -5
We purchased a 2019 200VML and have been quite impressed. It has the Murphy bed which folds up and allows us to have two couches. We have comfortably entertained two other families in this trailer.
The design is excellent with a couple exceptions:
1. The power panel is located below the entertainment center and is covered by the slide when the slide is closed. We became aware that this is a problem when we picked up our trailer after service. 12 volts was out. The problem turned out to be a tripped circuit breaker in the power panel which was covered by the 12 volt operated slide. The dealer manually operated the slide to access the power panel.
2. The curved plywood kitchen island cover came loose near the wall. I repaired this by reattaching the panel using very small screws. I also covered each place where the panel attached using quarter round trim.
3. the plywood covering on the slide arms came loose. This was repaired by the dealer under warranty.
4. The sink faucet became detached. I reattached it using blue Locktite.
5. The bath exhaust fan stopped working (mainly because I left it on). The fan mount also became loose because of a stripped screw. When I replaced the exhaust fan, I tie wrapped the mount.
I purchased this unit because it was within the tow rating for my 2018 Honda Ridgeline AWD. After a few trips towing with the Ridgeline, I became concerned with the frequent 5,000 RPM readings. The Ridgeline is redlined at around 7,000 RPM. I traded for a used 2018 F150 SuperCrew King Ranch diesel 4X4 Off Road. The F150 diesel is a 3.0L Turbocharged diesel. This vehicle is rated at 25MPG Highway and 20MPG town. It has a 10 speed transmission. When towing on level highway the RMP stays at 1500. Mileage not towing is better then the Ridgeline. Our last trip of about 250 miles one way towing and several miles not towing averaged 18MPG.
We are now considering a 2021 SN220VBH because it has a fixed dinette in the slide and two bunk beds. No Curved plywood.
The design is excellent with a couple exceptions:
1. The power panel is located below the entertainment center and is covered by the slide when the slide is closed. We became aware that this is a problem when we picked up our trailer after service. 12 volts was out. The problem turned out to be a tripped circuit breaker in the power panel which was covered by the 12 volt operated slide. The dealer manually operated the slide to access the power panel.
2. The curved plywood kitchen island cover came loose near the wall. I repaired this by reattaching the panel using very small screws. I also covered each place where the panel attached using quarter round trim.
3. the plywood covering on the slide arms came loose. This was repaired by the dealer under warranty.
4. The sink faucet became detached. I reattached it using blue Locktite.
5. The bath exhaust fan stopped working (mainly because I left it on). The fan mount also became loose because of a stripped screw. When I replaced the exhaust fan, I tie wrapped the mount.
I purchased this unit because it was within the tow rating for my 2018 Honda Ridgeline AWD. After a few trips towing with the Ridgeline, I became concerned with the frequent 5,000 RPM readings. The Ridgeline is redlined at around 7,000 RPM. I traded for a used 2018 F150 SuperCrew King Ranch diesel 4X4 Off Road. The F150 diesel is a 3.0L Turbocharged diesel. This vehicle is rated at 25MPG Highway and 20MPG town. It has a 10 speed transmission. When towing on level highway the RMP stays at 1500. Mileage not towing is better then the Ridgeline. Our last trip of about 250 miles one way towing and several miles not towing averaged 18MPG.
We are now considering a 2021 SN220VBH because it has a fixed dinette in the slide and two bunk beds. No Curved plywood.
