Congrats on the 19ERD! I bought my 19ERD last August. Wait on de-winterizing it until you take your trip. I pull mine with a Jeep Liberty with minimal issues using a weight distribution hitch which really helps. Do try using the camper at home first, or go to a near by resort first time (like said above), in case of issues. My water pump failed on mine the 1st time out, but I had a city water supply at the campground, so no issues really. It was also missing a stop plug\valve, so at first water just leaked out and wouldn't fill the holding tank. $2.00 part was missing on 2 of the lines.
I REALLY like the 19 footer, as it maneuvers and pulls very nice. I can park it anywhere, where as a 23 footer is just getting too big. The table in the rear, with windows on 3 sides is fantastic! Much better than just a side-window! And the ability to close off the bedroom (and bathroom) from the kitchen and dining table area is great!. We bough an extra 2" foam pad, to put over the mattress for better sleeping. The AC works well, but can be loud, so we used it sparingly and that was fine (if needed at all). Great heater too! Don't pull it with water in the fresh water tank, but fill it when you get to the campground or near it. Great LED lights inside and out and the stereo\sound system is super.
We did not cover our camper for the winter (Minnesota), so anxious to see how the exterior looks after it melts and if it cleans up nice! Maybe we need one next year, but heard horror stories of "trapped" moisture kept inside the camper causing problems.
Looking forward to taking some long trips this year, for a few weeks each time! Time to see America
