I will be purchasing a new 2025 19TWD and have a couple of questions. It is on order from the dealer, who only had 2024 models on the lot when I was there last, and they are a few hours away, so I can't just go back and look.
These questions should also apply to most of the the other smaller non-slide out models in the series like the 19ESD, as well as their Vista Cruiser equivalents.
1. Is there a backing plate for a rear ladder to install a Lippert extension ladder? Or is it not recommended to install a ladder on this unit? I want to be able to get up top to maintain seals and such, or to clean off sticks and leaves if I've been out a while, but with no ladder mount, I'm left with just leaning a regular ladder on the drip rails on the drivers side, and that doesn't sound like a great idea to me. But if there is no built in backer, then I am not sure if it would be wise to mount the cleat on just the fiberglass side/back.
2. Is there a rear camera mount built in? Nothing on the website mentions it, but all of the images and videos I have seen look like there is a Furrion type rear camera mount. If so, is it wired into the running lights for power (back up/rear view only), or to the RV interior 12V for power (so that it can also be used as an observation camera from the inside while parked)? I'm looking at the Haloview BT7 plus system, as it has gotten very good reviews, and is a little cheaper than the Furrion (but not much). I'll also be looking to add the right and left side light cameras. The 3 window split view should be nice for towing, with the top as a rear view, and views to either side for lane changes.
3. Anyone have a recommendation for a TPMS for this unit? With only a single axel, I think it would be very desirable to have one. I've had a blowout on a single axel before, it isn't fun.
4. Anything else I should be looking for on this unit? I take delivery in February, and want to have any items I need on hand as soon as I get it. I'll probably want to upgrade the mattresses, but I'll need the originals for measurements, so can't do that until I have delivery.
Thanks,
Jeff
These questions should also apply to most of the the other smaller non-slide out models in the series like the 19ESD, as well as their Vista Cruiser equivalents.
1. Is there a backing plate for a rear ladder to install a Lippert extension ladder? Or is it not recommended to install a ladder on this unit? I want to be able to get up top to maintain seals and such, or to clean off sticks and leaves if I've been out a while, but with no ladder mount, I'm left with just leaning a regular ladder on the drip rails on the drivers side, and that doesn't sound like a great idea to me. But if there is no built in backer, then I am not sure if it would be wise to mount the cleat on just the fiberglass side/back.
2. Is there a rear camera mount built in? Nothing on the website mentions it, but all of the images and videos I have seen look like there is a Furrion type rear camera mount. If so, is it wired into the running lights for power (back up/rear view only), or to the RV interior 12V for power (so that it can also be used as an observation camera from the inside while parked)? I'm looking at the Haloview BT7 plus system, as it has gotten very good reviews, and is a little cheaper than the Furrion (but not much). I'll also be looking to add the right and left side light cameras. The 3 window split view should be nice for towing, with the top as a rear view, and views to either side for lane changes.
3. Anyone have a recommendation for a TPMS for this unit? With only a single axel, I think it would be very desirable to have one. I've had a blowout on a single axel before, it isn't fun.
4. Anything else I should be looking for on this unit? I take delivery in February, and want to have any items I need on hand as soon as I get it. I'll probably want to upgrade the mattresses, but I'll need the originals for measurements, so can't do that until I have delivery.
Thanks,
Jeff