Evergreen RV is a brand new company with an industry changing plan.  We were so impressed with the floorplans and features that we actually purchased this one before it even arrived at the dealer.  We saw one of the other models and he told us about this one being on order to arrive in a couple of weeks.  We loved the floorplan and all of the other features so much that we bought it on the spot and waited for it to be completed and delivered.

We just got our new Ever-Lite31DS last Wednesday, just in time for a Labor Day weekend shakedown!  This trailer replaced the old Timberlodge with water leaks and rotted flooring from said pipe leaks within the walls that went unnoticed until it was too late.  We were going to just repair it and keep going until we found this brand with NO WOOD IN THE STRUCTURE!  All Composite and aluminum and with good features and a fair price for the size and equipment.

Pros:
EXTERIOR
1.) Only weighed 5500 lbs. with 2 LARGE slide outs, and all options.
2.) Radial tires and nice suspension system towed like it wasn't even there!
3.) Aluminum wheels with grease fittings so no removing wheels to repack bearings. (Thank you Evergreen)
4.) Exterior finish is automotive grade with clear coat and cleaned up with ease.
5.) Power awning.  New to me, but I loved it!
5.) Large pass through storage at front.  PLENTY of room for my gear.
6.) Stabalizers are STRONGLY welded to frame and gave GREAT support.  Trailer felt like a house once leveled and stabalized.  No shaking or rocking.
7.) All exterior windows, door, w/h, fridge and furnace, and all other outlets are either BLACK aluminum or BLACK plastic.  WILL NOT SHOW MOLD/MILDEW as they age. (Very smart design for ease of maintenance.  Thank you again Evergreen!)
8.) Built in BLACK TANK FLUSH OUTLET!  Only took a couple of minutes and VERY little water to do a GREAT job flushing out the black tank. GREAT feature.
9.) Spare is at front under "A-Frame" allowing bumper free for bike rack (We put a black "Spare Tire Cover" over the spare and cut a small hole in the center for drainage to keep the tire out of the sun)
10.) Nice and VERY BRIGHT L.E.D. lights at front for hitch/unhitch/work on propane at night.
11.) Ultra Fab 3500 power tongue jack with adjustable foot!  GREAT OPTION!
12.) Outside bracket to hang TV and nice "Jensen" A/V system with high quality outside and inside speakers with zoned switching.
13.) LPG Quick Connect port for use with gas grill / coleman stove etc. Nice touch.
14.) Storage compartment door, and all other door and window seals are automotive grade door seals with aluminum framing!  NO leaks, swelling, or seals dry rotting.  These should last forever if properly maintained with a little silicone spray or armor all.

Cons:
EXTERIOR
1.) LOVE the composite storage doors, but they are VERY heavy, and one is already out of adjustment and difficult to close.
2.) Steps arrived out of alignment and had to be adjusted.  Would not open without hitting under door frame.  Fairly easy adjustment.
3.) Screen was not attached on one side.  Cut too short.  Had to have dealer replace the screen.
4.) When door is opened, port side bedroom window can not be opened.  Window should be moved forward about 6" if structure would permit. This would make the 2 bedroom windows not line up directly across from each other, but would add to functionality.
5.) Graphic stripes go across the windows!  While this looks good, it's annoying.  I think they could come up with a stripe design that did not cover part of the window.

Pros:
INTERIOR
This coach is a dream.  You really need to see the website to see all of the features.  Here is a short list of our favorites:
1.) VERY comfortable mattress
2.) TV rotates for viewing in bed or in living area, and sound system is amazing!  4 speakers in living area, 2 in bedroom, and 2 outside.  Can be turned on or off by section.  Built in DVD player.
3.) GIANT slide outs make it feel like a home.
4.) Large storage area under bed easily accessible with hydraulic lifters.
5.) PLENTY of pantry, cabinet, and closet / clothes hanging space.
6.) Convection microwave so you don't NEED a stove, (but we got one anyway)
7.) Strong table system doesn't have to be lowered and stowed for towing.
8.) Privacy curtain for the "Kid's Sweet" in the back where they can watch tv, play and sleep.
9.) Floor is also not wood.  It's a composite with a rubberized cover that looks like tile and has a very soft feel to it. 
10.) ALL LIGHTS HAVE WALL SWITCHES so I don't have to turn lights on and off for the children when they need to go to the bathroom at night! (The old camper had all ceiling switches)
11.) The light fixtures are upgraded high quality and plentiful.  They add a lot of beauty to the room.
12.) Plenty of countertop space with stove cover and sink covers to add to the work space.
13.) Countertop material is beautiful.  It looks like quartz, but of couse it's a formica type I think.  Still very pretty and seems very durable.
14.) Decorative interior is just beautiful.  The website pictures can't do it justice.  The fit and finish of the interior is excellent.  I had never seen an RV with crown molding, but this one has it throughout and it adds a very finished look.  The color scheme and fabrics are very nicely done.  Windows all have curtains or a cornice board with pleated shades and all are elegant.  My wife is extatic over the overall "Look" of the coach both inside and out. 
15.) House grade water fixtures.  Also very elegant.
16.) FULL SIZE porcelin toilet.

Cons:
INTERIOR
Remember, so far we absolutely love this coach, but since this is a new company with a new product, and they shout about their great quality, here are a couple of small concerns.
1.) Kitchen sink drain was cross threaded from factory and poured water into the cabinets like rain the first time we washed dishes.  This was NOT inspected / tested at the factory or it would have been easily seen. 
2.) Kitchen faucet was hooked up backwards. Hot on the right (with a white tube) and cold on the left (With a red tube)  this is just poor workmanship on the part of the plumbing department.  This also could have been easily detected if the system had been tested prior to shipping. 
3.) The water heater drain plug was cross threaded and so much so that it was leaking and ruined and had to be replaced.  Only about a $5.00 repair, but again, it shouldn't be this way. 
NOTE:  Frankly these items DO concern me.  If the plumbing team was this slack and I have already discovered these errors, what may be behind the walls where I can't see or reach?  Given the nightmare we had with our previous coach, I am not happy with the quality of the plumbing.  The manufacturer should be more diligent and or hire better people.
4.) Had the dealer call the factory to verify this.  The fabrics are not "Scotchguarded" or any other protector applied.  This is no problem.  We spent $20.00 for a few cans of high quality scotchguard and took care of all seating surfaces, but buyers need to know this in advance.  The interior is very beautiful and we don't want a "Koolaid" motif in the future because of the fabric not being protected.
5.) There are a few "Soft" spots in the floor.  It feels like the composite 1 piece floor may have some dips in it and the rubber / linoleum type covering gives ever so slightly over these spots.  Time will tell if this is an issue.  For now, it's merely an observation.
6.) I would have GLADLY paid a few extra dollars for a power vent in the bedroom that had 3 speeds instead of the one that comes standard with only one speed... FULL BLAST WIDE OPEN.  Too noisy for use while sleeping.
7.) The window in the door has no curtain or cover.  We put a "velcro" strip at the top and made a curtain to hang over it for privacy at night.

Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this product and consider what we got for the money to be a GREAT value.  This coach has the look and feel both inside and out of one of those $250,000 motor homes!  It's hands down the most elegantly appointed and well engineered product on the market and is a great value at about 1/3 the price of a comparable size and equipped airstream which I would consider to be the only real competitor to this line.

The company website is www.goevergreenrv.com if you would like to see their other floorplans and specifications.


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