Looks like we're signing papers

"Nibbles" (nibbles)
05/30/2018 at 11:18 • Filed to: Camping

On our new 2018 Grand Design Imagine 2250RK tonight. Despite a number of “interested” parties we didn’t see a single offer on the Hi-Lo so it’s getting traded in. Here’s a little vid of what we’re getting ourselves into:

DISCUSSION (32)

Ash78, voting early and often > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:26

I like that the video starts by featuring the built-in coffin. That’s called “knowing the RV market.”

You never know when Earl’s going to buy the farm while leveling the trailer, and I’ll be damned if I’m taking him to the hospital in this po-dunk town! Is it refrigerated?

That is awesome. Probably nicer than my real home :D

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:30

That’s fun. Too bad you couldn’t sell you hi-lo. If I were in the market for a camper I probably would have gone for it, but alas I am not.

Looked up your new one and it looks nice, but I do have one question.

Kinja'd!!!

Why? I feel that more storage is infinitely more useful when camping than a faux fireplace.

Chariotoflove > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:32

Very nice.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
05/30/2018 at 11:32

I think it’s because the retracting TV. They couldn’t find anything better to put there,

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
05/30/2018 at 11:37

“We added this mostly useless feature so we need to add another useless feature”

I enjoy camping, and having a trailer is nice, but do people really hang out in their trailers that much? I think the only time we ever do anything in my parents trailer is when we are sleeping or if it’s pouring out. Otherwise we even cook outside usually.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
05/30/2018 at 11:42

We tend to do much of the same when we camp. I would love a nice interior on a trailer because it does get so hot in the Southeast. It would also be what I would use to go to BBQ competitions, 4x4 trips, etc.

Nibbles > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
05/30/2018 at 11:43

Yeah it houses both the TV and the fireplace. We’re planning on possibly living in it for a few months during the moving process so some creature comforts are nice. And that infrared unit draws little power and heats the space quite nicely.

Nibbles > Ash78, voting early and often
05/30/2018 at 11:43

Hah I’ve never heard it referred to as that, but that one compartment has more storage than the entirety of the Hi-Lo. One good selling point for sure ;)

Nibbles > Chariotoflove
05/30/2018 at 11:43

Thanks!

HammerheadFistpunch > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:43

Interdasting layout

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:48

Yea, I can see that being a bonus if you’re planning on living in it. But even then, I’d personally prefer the TV just to be fixed and have more cabinet space instead of a fireplace.

Lokiparts > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:48

Wow, that is a sweet camper. I’d be afraid to ask what one of those go for. But it definitely looks like a huge upgrade from the old Hi-Lo.

Nibbles > HammerheadFistpunch
05/30/2018 at 11:49

The layout is what got us on this unit. It was the only one in our size class that has usable counter space, and the drawer under the fridge has two built-in dog bowls. I also really like how huge the bathroom is compared to the competition

Nibbles > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
05/30/2018 at 11:53

The models with fixed TVs always had a flaw that we deemed showstoppers; generally that the TV itself, as a ‘centerpiece’ in the ‘central entertainment unit’, was not in direct line-of-sight for any of the seats. What’s the point of having a TV if you have to crane your neck to watch? At least this way, when we want TV, it’s right there in front of us. And when we don’t? Put the fucker away

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 11:53

I’m starting to think you aren’t moving here after all

Nibbles > Lokiparts
05/30/2018 at 11:54

We got a reasonable discount off the MSRP which really helped. We got shit for trade on the Hi-Lo which didn’t.

Nibbles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/30/2018 at 11:56

Oh we are. The new camper is part of the plan; we need somewhere to live between selling the Denver house and buying the Gig Harbor house

Future next gen S2000 owner > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 12:03

Tiny home living! Very modern.

Nibbles > Future next gen S2000 owner
05/30/2018 at 12:04

Ain’t gonna lie it has a better layout, has more storage, and is overall just nicer than our 1200 sq ft house.

Lokiparts > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 12:07

Yeah, car dealers can be crazy stingy on trade-ins, I can only imagine that RV dealers are worse. It’s unfortunate because it looks like you kept it in amazing shape. Even so the demand, and thus the trade in value, for a 20+ year old camper trailer just isn’t going to be very high. But I’m honestly surprised you never got any serious offers for it, because it really was pretty cool, even if it was unfortunately dated.

Nibbles > Lokiparts
05/30/2018 at 12:15

They don’t even look at trades. They do a sight-unseen offer based on a percentage of the NADA base unit value.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 12:41

that tv is trick as hell

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 12:43

A cautionary tale:

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
05/30/2018 at 12:43

it has built in pet dishes?!? thats amazing

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
05/30/2018 at 12:51

It also comes with free Reefer!

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 12:54

Shit, we forgot the toilet! Quick, shove it in the corner where someone can come out of the bedroom and have a perfect view of your junk!

Nibbles > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
05/30/2018 at 13:00

Someone coming out of the bedroom already has perfect views of my junk; not a problem

Nibbles > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
05/30/2018 at 13:02

LOL! It’s not that hard, people!

This stands at 11'3", so I won’t do anything under 12". I’ve been trailering all my life with none of these little accidents , I don’t plan on starting now

Nibbles > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
05/30/2018 at 13:02

I kno rite?!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 13:38

I didn’t mean to suggest that you are a klutz, but those things are BIG!

And the guy in that video manages to destroy his truck, as well.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Nibbles
05/30/2018 at 13:42

Does the girl come along with the trailer? Set it up for you and such?

I see you’re trading up from a hi/lo. We have a tent trailer, a Coleman Sedona. We haven’t used it for three years, except as a guest room in our driveway, for which purpose it excels.

Nibbles > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
05/30/2018 at 13:59

Hah if she did, I don’t think my wife would mind

On average we spend 45 days camping (not including drive time) per year. When not in use, yes they do make excellent guest accommodations :)