On the first two episodes of the 2022 season of the RV Atlas podcast, we talked about Stephanie's "new-to-her" 2018 Basecamp. Now it is Jeremy's turn to step up to the mike and answer questions about his new 2022 Ember 191MDB.

Jeremy signed on as the company's brand ambassador last summer. He was thrilled to pick up his own unit (an Ember 191MDB) a few weeks back, and then quickly head out on his first trip. This blog post and the corresponding podcast are about Jeremy's new role as Ember's brand ambassador, and his first impressions of the new rig.

To listen to The RV Atlas podcast episode about the Ember 191MDB, click on the media player above. Or continue reading to find out more about this new company and Jeremy's first impressions of his new rig.

Say Hello To Ember Recreational Vehicles

Ember Recreational Vehicles is a new player in the game. They are an independently owned company that is also female owned and operated. But while the company is new, the owner, co-founders, and production team all have extensive experience in the RV Industry. So the Ember name may be new to consumers, but the executives behind the scenes are well known in industry circles. Because of that experience, the company has been able to launch a buzz-worthy product lineup during challenging times. The last few years have been filled with manufacturing shortages and logistical challenges that may have crippled a less experienced team.

Jeremy's Role as Brand Ambassador and Owner Advocate

So how did Jeremy end up working with Ember as their Brand Ambassador and Owner Advocate? He knew two of the co-founders from his work at a different company. When they founded this company he knew that he wanted to be involved. Before even seeing a product from them, he knew they would build something great.

Last summer and fall Jeremy went out to Bristol, Indiana a few times to meet the other founders and the rest of the team. He was impressed with their dedication and the product they were building. He also attended the company's first dealer open house and it was exciting for him to see their passionate and enthusiastic response. Later in the fall he drove out to Indiana and towed one of the units to Indiana Dunes National Park for a big national photo shoot.  The towing experience was impressive and Jeremy fell in love with the rig's independent suspension. But more on that in a minute.

So what will he be doing for Ember? Lots of content creation--photography, short video work, social media support, Instagram takeovers, blog posts, offering design suggestions, RV show support--that kind of stuff. He went to the Florida RV SuperShow with the team and really enjoyed meeting RV Atlas fans and talking to the big crowds of consumers that showed up to check out Ember.

First Impressions of the Ember Overland Series 191MDB

The Ember 191MDB at Assateague Island National Seashore

 

Ember 191MDB Floorplan

One of the most striking features in the Ember 191MDB (a Murphy bed model) that Jeremy truly loves is the Stargazer Skylight. This stunning window opens up to let fresh air into the coach and has a day shade and a night shade. Whether you are sitting and reading on the couch, or relaxing in bed at night--you can actually look up and see the stars. Jeremy kept the window opened during much of his recent Assateague Island trip and let the cool ocean air circulate through the coach. The Stargazer Skylight also allows a lot of natural light to fill the coach during daytime hours. This actually helps conserve battery power when you are camping without hookups, because you don't need to turn lights on inside the coach until night fall. Other RV's with similar floorpans are considerably darker in...