Black Stone Mountain Series Travel Trailer reviews

I (second owner) have owned this travel trailer for 5 years and have traveled with it cross country four times in addition to running a number of short trips to national parks (Grand Canyon, Glacier National, Crater Lake) and it has provided a safe and comfortable shelter for two adults and two small dogs in both freezing (<15F) and extreme hot (>105F) weather. After traveling thousands of miles, I have found that this trailer has held up very well and looks to be on the road for many more years due to being well maintained and properly operated. Storage includes not only kitchen cabinets, but also storage under the bed (which pivots up to allow access and storage under the dinette benches. Both areas have been used to store tools, repair parts, dry food, blankets and many other items used on month long trips. Storage accessed externally is enough to store a hitch, load balancing bars, chock blocks, power cables, wi-fi antenna pole, and cleaning supplies. Vaulted ceiling, insulated skylights, 2" insulated side walls, double wall front with extra-tall diamond plate, sealed floor to keep holding tanks from freezing, and heavy-duty forced air 25,000 BTU furnace combine to keep the inside warm. I have used this trailer in temperatures down to 15F with no problem. After market modifications include installing all LED lights inside and outside; a 12V shut-off switch; addition of a half cabinet to provide additional storage; a new stove/oven; new awning; side and rear view cameras used during travel; locked battery storage box; and flex armor applied to the roof. The 19B is a well-built and designed travel trailer that optimizes convenience and ease of use in a small space that makes it ideal for "traveling" cross country in any weather. Anyone wanting more space simply needs to buy a bigger trailer. As my first RV, I could not have bought a better trailer. Show less

Two seasons in including winter 2024 in So. Arizona were GREAT in this comfortable RV. A very stable tow with GREAT brake system; Unit sits higher for more ground clearance. The awning cover guard protects the material for increase durability. We added 190w solar with a controller to increase off grid camping. The shower is upgraded. We are including the Dish network playmate equipment and cables. The roof sealing liquid is included extending the rubber roof life when used at spring and fall. There are dbl .sewer hoses to keep both tanks connected for extended stays. We have enjoyed this semi clamping rig in all four seasons. Sale caused by spousal medical issues. It is in mint condition top to bottom Show less

RV Bigfoot is a Canadian company that builds fiberglass-shelled travel trailers and pickup campers. They are particularly well insulated and are four-season campers It is 110” wide which gives it some advantages in terms of interior space. It has a 6’ 4” interior ceiling height but only a 8’ 4” exterior height, excluding the air conditioner. That additional width means that they still feel spacious even without a slide room, which also means no issues with slide mechanisms. Along the ceilings is a marine-grade woven fabric that sort of looks like carpeting but is washable and helps with both sound and thermal insulation. The walls, too, are a washable material being a soft vinyl. Cabinets and other wooden structures are solid wood with a choice of two wood finishes, a traditional birch finish or a slightly darker “Driftwood” finish. Insulation continues to the thermal-pane windows that have day/night shades on them. Outside you can get a large storage compartment on the front tongue for the various hoses and other goodies we need as campers. The compartments have an access hatch on either side with a light inside. Further front there is another compartment that houses the two 30 pound propane bottles. Bigfoot trailers are composed of two large fiberglass “tubs” which are joined down the middle and fused together. Each of these tubs is made of 1/8” thick fiberglass and then an inch and a half of insulation resides between the inner and outer shell. This is both relatively light weight and also strong with the added benefit of providing good thermal and sound insulation. The additional width of this trailer does offer a more spacious feel but that is just the start with there being a windshield and then windows on either side of the dinette, which occupies the front of this model. Of course that dinette table folds down to become a bed but there’s also an additional seat toward the rear of the trailer that’s part of the dinette so there’s almost a day bed even before you get to folding the table. Across from the entrance is the refrigerator which is the traditional propane-electric gas absorption model. On the camp side is the rest of the galley which features a three-burner stove and 22” oven with a round stainless steel sink down the line toward the rear of the galley. Cabinets occupy the space above the dinette and also above the sink and stove. Overhead is a standard high-performance fan but you can also get one of these over the bed. Down the camp side there’s a closet which sits opposite the bathroom. One of the nicer things about the walk-in shower is that there’s a step/seat in the shower. The 60” x 74” RV queen bed sits “east west” but, owing to the width of this trailer, it is a walk-around queen. On either side of the bed are hanging closets and there are tables below those with more cabinets across the top. Once again windows are the word of the day with there being a large rear window and one on either side of the camper. Factor in that high-performance fan and it becomes apparent why the air conditioner is an option on Bigfoot trailers. In the bedroom Bigfoot has a carpet that sits around the bed which can be lifted out and removed. That’s pretty slick as you get to walk on carpeting but you can remove it for cleaning. Or just because. Maybe National Carpet Removal day or something. See this content Owners I’ve talked to people rave about the buying experience. While the trailers are sold through dealers owner, Grant, has been mentioned in numerous places where you can really customize the trailers to your liking. I saw models that have three high-performance fans, solar and other changes. You can also get this model is also prepped for a generator which is unusual in a trailer of this size. If you do choose a generator it will be an Onan 2.5 propane-fueled model. There’s also a luggage rack on the roof, which you don’t see much. Bigfoot is not unlike the rest of the RV industry where there is a long waiting list of RVs but the company also states that some dealers have a standing order for a specific number of models so that might be the way to get one. The good thing is that the company will still work with you if you’re able to get in this way. It’s unusual to find a company in the RV space where there are this many really positive comments in the various social places I troll so that speaks well of Bigfoot RV. With these kind of credentials no wonder the waiting list is so long. Show less

Camper in incredible!! Stay FAR away from Blackseries, if you would like a company to honor a warranty on the camper. Their warranty department is LITERALLY the worse WARRANTY department ever and it says a lot about a company. BUYER BEWARE!!! I wish I read this review before I bought one!! Show less

Purchased a 28 DBS Backcountry 2024 in August 2023. I had the 1000 watts of solar panelsfactory installed. I added additional solar with lithium batteries. The solar panels never worked right on the factory solar chargers. The installed solar chargers were some off brand Chinese model with no way to monitor the performance of the solar panels. Ugraded the system with Victron MPPT solar chargers. Still would not work right. Discovered that there were broken and loose connections at the solar panels. Three panels had this problem. Repaired the broken connections and upon moving the trailer the voltage problems resurfaced indicating some sort of electrical short. We had the panels completed rewired which ended up solving the problem. I used an independent repair shop to repair the problem. The repairs cost me $1,300. Recommendation - don't buy the solar panels from the factory. Have a reputable third party do the Lithium and solar panel install. We use Auer's RV in Georgetown, Texas and they did an excellent job. Highly recommend them. Show less

Purchased this unit in September 2022 partially because I had previously owned a 1972 26' Royal Coachmen Travel Trailer which was a quality-constructed unit and we deeply adored. At the time Coachmen had a great reputation. We do like this trailer as well and it serves our immediate needs, but we are quite disappointed in the quality of the current construction materials and methods used in this unit. Numerous factory defects, some safety related, were found and reported to our selling dealership but they were not adequately staffed or experienced and refused to provide warranty service. We are in the process of having another Coachmen dealership make these repairs. In a future purchase I might opt to spend a bit more and opt for a similar unit by Grand Design as they seem to have better ratings. Show less

2021 hq21. We've had many travel trailers and a class a. We enjoy being off grid, this is the perfect camper for that. Rugged suspension, but beautiful interior finishes. A few quirks to work out, the warranty dept is doing better to address all issues. As long as we're boondocking we'll never go back to a normal trailer. Biggest con is it isn't 4 seasons. We love our black series and the price point makes it doable for many more! Show less

We love this trailer. It is set up to accommodate all the necessary creature comforts. Very spacious dinette. Comfortable recliners and sofa. Tons of storage. Private Bedroom with queen bed on slide is to die for. Spacious Wall-to-wall closet/wardrobe in bedroom. Roomy and airy with large operating windows and three roof fans. Show less

I’ve had this unit for 3 months now and it’s gone or the shop for a few minor issues. Son bumped or opened the dometic fridge door incorrectly and broke the handle but it was covered under the warranty. Some of the seams where panels meet and where caulking is used is cracking but not a big deal.I think it’s a little expected with my off road use. The shower door screw at the bottom came undone and caused some issues but it just needed a larger screw to keep the frame together. One cabinet hinge is a little loose and needs some adjusting but that’s also expected. The batteries on the wireless switches caused the u to to jot power up so ensure you keep extra 27a batteries handy. The primary structure is very stout I just wished the drains were not in the rear where we have to be careful about departure angles while off road. Show less

TRAILER DOES NOT HAVE AN OPERATION MANUAL OR SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL. WHEN OUT IN BACK COUNTRY NO WAY TO FIX SIMPLE THINGS, LIKE REPLACING L IGHT BATTERES WHICH ARE BLUE TOOTH.NO SUPPORT FROM MANUFACTURE. RV SALES CENTERS HAVE NO REPAIR TECH TO HELP WITH REPAIR. Show less