The Riverside RV Retro 190BH is a traveling family'sdream.  If you've been looking for a lightweight, towable trailer so your family can get out and have adventures, then it may be just what you have been looking for. Built with a nostalgic nod to travel trailer’s beginnings, the 1950s, it certainly looks like it could have come out of that era. Looks can be deceiving, however. Underneath all of this trailer’s “good old days” looks is a heart filled with innovation and modern conveniences. 

Manufactured with family in mind, the Retro 190BH can sleep six comfortably with the optional Murphy bed. During the waking hours, there is enough space for all six to sit comfortably. It features bunk beds, a bathtub, and an 11-foot power awning with LED lighting so you can send the kids outside even when the weather is bad. Let’s take a look at all the things this trailer has to offer.

DESIGN

The Riverside RV Retro 190 BH was designed as if manufactured in the 1950s. Everything from the exterior color choices, including seafoam, aqua, and orange, to the dinette and kitchen design and colors, will take those old enough to remember back to a simpler time. 

However, it was constructed using the lighter and safer materials common in trailers today. These trailers are constructed by craftsmen using the highest quality materials and are designed to last for years. This includes a powder-coated chassis, a double-welded aluminum cage for lightweight strength, and a PVC roof membrane. 

While it may look like it was transported from a different era, this trailer is filled with modern conveniences. In the kitchen area, you will find a two-door, full-sized refrigerator/freezer powered by either gas or electricity, a two or three-burner cookstove, and a microwave. In most models, you will find the dinette across from the stove and microwave. 

The bathroom has a full tub with a showerhead, a full-sized bathroom sink, a full-sized medicine cabinet, and a vent with a fan. The spacious tanks can hold 39 gallons of fresh water, 32 gallons of greywater, and 17 gallons of black water. 

The exterior offers surprising design features as well. In addition to the 11-foot awning (which can be opened and closed with the push of a button), there is an outside shower so you won’t track in dirt from the day’s fun into the living area, three spacious storage compartments, and an optional attached BBQ grill. 

LIVABILITY

While we all enjoy getting away from home, that does not mean we want to give up all of the comforts of home. Traveling with the Riverside RV Retro 190BH means you won't have to. 

This trailer comes standard with AM/FM/Bluetooth radio and speakers both inside and outside. Whether you want relaxing music to listen to while watching the fire, party music to entertain guests, or children’s show tunes to sing along with your kids, you are never out of earshot. You can also enjoy an optional HDTV with an antenna for those days when the great outdoors is not so inviting. 

The dinette provides ample seating for games, chatting, watching TV, and of course, eating. The 11-foot lighted awning also makes gathering outside the trailer a realistic option, regardless of the weather or time of day. 

The full-sized tub is a rarity in the RV traveler's world, and it makes trailer life feel just a bit more like home. It is big enough for adults to soak away a hard day's hike and accessible enough to wash the kids in safely. With enough pressure to feel like a real shower, the included shower head is a nice touch as well.

When the day is finally over, and it’s time to settle down, the comfortable, adult-sized beds are just the thing you need for the restful night's sleep you will need to tackle the next day’s activities. With a queen-sized bed at one end of the trailer and a separate bunk room for privacy at the other, you can send the kids to bed and still enjoy some alone time with your spouse. 

Come morning. you will be ready to fix a full breakfast in your fully functional kitchen with an optional microwave. The large refrigerator means you won't need to make as many runs to the store for perishable items and a separate freezer compartment means plenty of ice for your drinks and ice cream for dessert. The foldaway countertop gives you extra space for food prep without permanently using up precious space. 

STORAGE