After we started our blog in the summer of 2023, I really didn’t think I would have any company reach out to us to promote their products anytime soon, much less within a handful of months, but this is just what happened.
I received an email in October from the company asking if I would promote their new line of RVs on our website, and I immediately jumped at the chance! A few months later, I received a T-shirt and hat from Camping World. I decided that the 2024 Tampa RV Show would be the perfect opportunity to show off my new swag and check out their new line of RVs at the same time.
According to the website, the new Eddie Bauer Signature Series has five camper trailer models from 26’ to 38’6”and two fifth wheels from 35’11” to 40’9”. We were able to check out the 26’ 23RB model, with a dry weight of 5,674 lbs. and sleeps 4 at the show.
Although we are very excited to check out the Eddie Bauer series of RVs for Camping World at the show, it wasn’t until the end of the day that we actually found one to review. We were also lucky to find one that fits into our couples category and a camper trailer, to boot!
The first thing we noticed was the beautiful teal and gray graphics and colors on the outside of the RV, with the Eddie Bauer logo very prominent on the side, next to the door, and under the outside kitchen window.
Even though there was no outside kitchen, there were hookups for an outdoor grill and propane connections. It also had pass-through storage in the front and back, as well as a bracket and connections for a TV. There was a power jack for towing and power awning, which are expected at this price point. There’s a big front windshield that serves as a nice large window in the master bedroom, and lets in lots of light. The Eddie Bauer logo is prominently displayed on the windshield, as well.
This camper has solar installed with the control box located in the pass-through storage in the front. This pass-through storage also included the tire monitoring system prep. We also like the power stabilizers, which are present on all four corners of the camper.
Different from some campers, including ours, the water connections are located inside the pass-through storage in the back, as well as the cable connections.
Nice aluminum Moyrde steps are included with this camper, but what was really nice and unexpected, was the keyless entry on the door to the camper. We’ve had some issues with our keys and locks over the years, so this is a nice feature.
The backup camera standard on this model was also a great addition. Again, the Eddie Bauer logo is very prominent on the back of the rig, as well. This camper also had a 50 amp connection, which allows for another air-conditioning unit, if needed.
But the real highlight of this Eddie Bauer Signature Series is when we walked through the door and immediately were blown away by the special care that was given to making it feel like a residential space with beautiful accents throughout the camper.
We just finished remodeling our eating area in our RV, so we have been looking for RVs that had couches or recliners, instead of, or in addition to, a banquette. After having our banquette as our only seating, we understand the need for a more functional living area. So we were very pleased to find beautiful white recliners with the Eddie Bauer logo when we first entered across from a large TV on the wall. The Eddie Bauer logo continues with a stylish plate adhered to the slide out.
The kitchen area is also stunning, with a beautiful glass tile backsplash, a stainless steel farm sink, high-rise faucet, and extendable shelf to maximize the counterspace on the white pressed countertop. Most of the cabinets in this camper are a teal color, including the ones in the kitchen, with nice brass pulls. Even though the stove is small like most other campers, the blue-lighted accented dials are a luxurious touch.
The floors are a faux light white wood finish throughout the living area. The Camping World website called them “hyperdeck flooring system“ which is stronger than the usual flooring included in campers. A medium size TV is included, as well as storage above the TV, and below the TV is a small fireplace. A 12v stainless steel fridge completes the space. Our favorite touch was the skylight in the ceiling, which was an excellent addition.
They included a large pantry/closet area near the entrance with shelves to store all of your needed kitchen necessities. The shelves can be removed if you want it to be a coat closet or more storage.
The surprises continue when you enter the large bathroom with more teal cabinets. This bathroom feels spacious with extra floor to ceiling storage, as well as storage under the sink and above. I could definitely see myself changing in this large bathroom without any worry. The white, pressed countertop in the bathroom is also nice, and above the sink is a mirrored medicine cabinet. The storage continues with four medium cubbyholes next to the shower for linens and other needs. The porcelain bowl of the toilet is also a high-end feature not usually included in smaller campers, including ours.
The shower is large enough to hold me at 6 foot and still have headspace for a comfortable rinse. The website says that it is 82 inches, which doesn’t surprise me, with a higher ceiling and skylight. We also like the glass shower doors, which slide from a half door to a full door instead of swinging out and taking up space. The shower faucet and showerhead are in a nice bronze finish, which gives it a high-end look.
Moving from the back of the camper across the living area to the front and into the bedroom through the pocket door, the first thing you notice is, they have included a king-size bed! More teal cabinets are on either side of the bed, but we especially liked the extra space under the cabinets, which included an outlet and a USB connection, and a small bedside table area on both sides.
When you lift up the bed, you expect storage, which is there, but they’ve also included a large table that can be unfolded and used in the living area in front of the couch to eat meals. There is no TV present in the bedroom, but there are connections present.
If there is one quibble we had with the design it was why they didn’t have the teal cabinetry everywhere in the camper? The cabinetry above the bed is your basic builder-grade brown, which is the same as the storage above the TV. It would not have taken too much to just continue that same color throughout the interior.
That being said, we certainly did love the layout, designs, and other special accents they added everywhere in this camper. It checked off many of the boxes that we were looking for when we decide to upgrade our camper at some point in the future. It was very apparent that they put a lot of thought and special care into creating this series of campers.
After everything we saw was included in the camper, we expected to see it priced closer to 50K, but were stunned to learn that it was priced at 33K! Although we take a lot of the pricing of RVs with a grain of salt, it’s listed at an MSRP of 54K, with over 20K of discounts for the show.
Regardless, we saw a lot of other couples campers during the RV show that were much more expensive than this camper, but could not measure up to this unit. It’s definitely on our shortlist of campers for the future.
Please check out our other article outlining the great RVs that we saw at the Tampa RV Show. Although we focused on couples campers, we mention some of best RVs we encounters at the show.
Thanks for reading!
Jenni & Sean
