Crossroads Z1 (ZT211RD)

 

I considered the Visa 19ERD.  I like the look of the Visa, it is similar to the pod with the fiberglass and curved front.  Its layout solves my biggest complaints that I've had with our pod - it has a dry bath and a walk-around queen even though it is only 19 feet long.  The bath is interesting because the shower isn't walled off along with the toilet and sink like most campers - shower and toilet can be used separately which is a bonus in the chaos of getting ready in the morning.  But it isn't cheap and for two more feet I can get a lot more elbow room and better sleeping arrangements for my kids.

 

Which brings me to this Crossroads model.  It isn't pretty, but it is functional - and even new it is cheap.  No bunks, no slides, no wet bath, just enough extra room, and I can get out of bed normally.  I weighed the benefits of various floorplans and I like this one partially because it puts the bathroom near the door.  You can get right in and out without travelling the length of the camper or squeezing past anyone sitting at the couch or dinette.  Most bathrooms are stuck on the rear wall and put the couch and dinette in the way, and right where they'll get blasted with warm or cold air every time the door is opened.  Oh, and it has a self-supporting awning.

 

Ok, blast me for deserting the ranks of the pod-faithful.  Be gentle.

 

And in case you are wondering, I'm not planning on going anywhere.