Another new FG trailer

[routlaw]

Hate to say it but it looks like Oliver now has some serious competition. This thing is a true work of industrial art IMHO.

https://www.awakenrv.com

And for a complete walk through check this one out. So many things done right. They are above my pay grade but competitive to Oliver pricing, actually a bit less.

 

[Galway Girl]

Saw this a while back and they hadn’t started shipping yet.  
 

The earlier video showed very rough cutouts in the cabinets ( no trim out) were as it was first prototype. 
 

See they went with Battleborn.  

Edited yesterday at 03:03 PM by Galway Girl

[DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI]

This is a nicely laid out trailer. I also noticed the Battleborn battery choice. 
Things I like:

• Nautilus water management.
• Kitchen layout
• Additional windows (although front windows might be susceptible to rock breakage?)
• Independent suspension option

Dislikes

• No pantry
• manual leveling jacks
  
  They are also planning a 29 foot model. Intriguing.

[topgun2]

Nice insulated windows at delivery - but - being acrylic what are they going to look like later?

Interesting hitch - looks strong.

IMO the suspension is a no go.  Therefore, the ONLY way to go would be to spend the extra for the optional.

The window up top is not motorized.  Therefore, what happens when it rains?

Truma heating (and I assume hot water) - what happens when you need service?

propone storage is OK to nice with the fold out cover but less aero.

big sink, interior height, large fridge, ducted a/c, lower storage, 500 lb receiver hitch, 3,000 watt inverter, rear camera located below the rear marker lights - are all good.

what's the frame material?  What are the tires?  Shocks?  How are the hull built - how thick, what is the core material(s), what is the insulation (is there any?)?  What is the size of the bunks?  What's the warranty? What's the price?

Bottom line - nice to have what appears to be a reasonable competitor, but, at this point I still very much like my Oliver and the company that built it.

Bill

 

[Galway Girl]

57 minutes ago, DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI said:

They are also planning a 29 foot model. Intriguing.

Wonder what that will weigh? 

[Zodd]

That is a great-looking camper. The enhanced layout space, windows, dry bath, and larger frig, will draw a lot of people in. We love our Oliver, but this is the first fiberglass competitor that would have been in the running. 

[topgun2]

Just now, Galway Girl said:

Wonder what that will weigh? 

They did mention that in the video above but I didn't write it down - as I recall, it was within the expected range and even a bit on the light side.  

Bill

 

[Mike and Carol]

This video was also posted in January with a lot of similar comments.  I’m sure Oliver is looking at this as well for their own product improvement plans.

January posting

Mike

Edited 23 hours ago by Mike and Carol

[HDRider]

2 hours ago, DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI said:

They are also planning a 29 foot model. Intriguing.

Oliver needs a bigger model, something over 27'.

[HDRider]

1 hour ago, topgun2 said:

Truma heating (and I assume hot water) - what happens when you need service?

What does that mean?  Did Truma go out of business? 

[Tom and Doreen]

20 minutes ago, HDRider said:

What does that mean?  Did Truma go out of business? 

No, Truma is still in business but their products are highly proprietary and when you need service it has to be done by a certified Truma tech.  They don't support "right to repair" and will not sell you parts. Their actual service centers are excellent, but they are few and far between ( probably not where you happen to be when in need). 

[routlaw]

3 hours ago, topgun2 said:

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what's the frame material?  What are the tires?  Shocks?  How are the hull built - how thick, what is the core material(s), what is the insulation (is there any?)?  What is the size of the bunks?  What's the warranty? What's the price?

Bottom line - nice to have what appears to be a reasonable competitor, but, at this point I still very much like my Oliver and the company that built it.

Bill

 

Bill got to the website choose a trailer link, only two models and the prices pop right up. There is also a fair amount of other info that might answer some of your questions. Regarding those windows. Had them on our T@b for 7-8 years without issue, no scratches scuffs etc. I really miss those windows, great ventilation. 

[routlaw]

PS: they are less expensive than an Oliver but most likely an introduction price, bound to become more pricey over time

[DanielBoondock]

Overall I like the layout better than the Oliver. Wide body, bigger bathroom and fridge, bigger dinette but people say those booth style are still really just two person. On the surface I think it’s a better trailer.

For me what it misses is its new and so doesn't have the decade+ tweaking of the Oliver. And it may well won’t get it, most OEMs stick with the known or churn out new models. Escape and Bigfoot do modify their designs but much less so than Oliver.

The best engineering comes from continual tweaking and improvements, seen and unseen. I almost like the Oliver more for its bones than for the surface you see.