RV review: Ember RV E-Series SPARK 19ETS—fabulously flexible

A couple of weeks ago we looked at the new Ember RV E-Series SPARK 18FBE, which is a nice package in general. But when I was researching that, what I really wanted to share with you is today’s RV review, the Ember RV E-Series SPARK 19ETS. I didn’t have good photos until now. 

You can go back and read the review of the SPARK 18FBE, but I’ll rehash that in a moment. What really sets this trailer apart from just about any other small, single-axle model on the market is Ember RV’s EmberTrack™ E-Track system. 

EmberTrack™ E-Track

Ember RV’s EmberTrack™ E-track system is an unusual series of mounting points that can be used to secure a wide variety of items. 

From the factory you get a vertical track on each corner of the space here and you also get, essentially, two platforms. 

You can place either or both of the platforms at almost any height on the track. There are cushions that come with the platforms such that you could make a couple of bunks. Or there are extension platforms and you could make a double bunk. 

You could also use one of the platforms at desk height for a table and still use the upper bunk. You could remove the entire set of platforms easily and now you have a lot of storage. Or just mount the platforms at the top of the railings and use the space for storage when moving and then bunks when stationary. Or that desk. 

Since the mounting points are standard, I’ve seen people hang hammocks, storage bins, hooks and all sorts of other things in these spaces. What makes this such a revolutionary design is that other small trailers are whatever they were when they shipped from the factory. This can be a variety of things and can easily be changed. In other words, you might have one use case for the trailer this weekend and then something completely different the next. 

Something mind-boggling in the Ember RV E-Series SPARK 19ETS

But there’s something else here that is mind-boggling because I’ve never seen it done in a trailer of this size. Washer-dryer hookups. No, seriously. 

You could take the racks out altogether and hook a washer-dryer into this space—it’s plumbed for it. So now a small, single-axle trailer could actually be used for full-time or extended travels. Remarkable. 

Since those hookups and the valves for them are in a space that could very conceivably be used by smaller travelers, there is also a shut-off for these valves. In fact, all the plumbing has a shut-off at each fixture for both hot and cold. That’s also remarkable. 

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What is the Ember E-Series SPARK 19ETS

There are a variety of ways that Ember RV has created the E-Series so that it’s more affordable than some of their other lines. For example, the custom metal edging along the perimeter of the RV isn’t there. 

There’s no Stargazer window, unfortunately. I really like that feature, but it’s not an inexpensive one. 

Wall construction still uses Azdel as the substrate of the exterior wall, but the interior wall substrate is a wood product. Also, you’ll find the fancy metal locker on the tongue for the batteries and propane gone, as well. 

Honestly, much of what it takes to create the E-Series is no different than some other RVs. There are some really thoughtful touches in this trailer that I haven’t seen before. 

The SPARK sub-series is that, but smaller. The entire range are single-axle trailers and are intended to be just smaller but not less feature-rich. 

For example, these still have an 84” interior height—which is tall compared to much of the industry. They also are a full 96” wide—many smaller trailers are narrower. But that also means that they’re not super light weight. Bigger dimensions mean bigger weight. 

More features of the Ember E-Series SPARK 19ETS

What I liked about the whole E-Series and the SPARK subset are that they don’t feel cheap. This is lost on some makers. These feature the Furrion Chill Cube 18,000 BTU air conditioner. I feel this is the best new A/C unit in the RV business, bar none. They also ride on Goodyear Endurance tires rather than low-budget MayPop tires that many RV companies are using. 

The kitchen features a two-burner in-line propane stove. The microwave offers convection and air frying functionality. 

But one of the things that I was most pleased with is the fact that Ember RV is plumbing these with proper connections and fittings and providing a shut-off at each fixture. As much as I rant and rave about cheap suspensions and tiny ovens, this is honestly going to make a tremendous difference over time. 

Another plus is that these use the newer Lippert Quick Drop stabilizers—which are my favorite stabilizers for RVs. These offer better performance and the advantage of being pretty quick to deploy. 

What you may not like in the Ember RV E-Series SPARK 19ETS

There’s always something about any RV that you may not like and, just based on the comments here, I know some of you will disqualify this trailer simply because it has an east-west bed. I understand that fully—that doesn’t work in my world either. 

But we’re likely not the market for this trailer. I can see this appealing to younger, potentially first-time RVers. For them, perhaps crawling over each other might be part of the appeal of this rig. But I also know a lot of solo travelers for whom an east-west bed is not an issue whatsoever, and the compact length of this trailer more than outweighs the bed configuration. 

The bed here is a true queen-sized bed. There’s a compartment at the head of the bed that has USB ports in it. Further, that compartment has grommets in it that can be popped out and now you can run cables through here such as a Starlink cable. No more having to drill holes that’ll only be useful until the next connectivity solution comes along. 

Another thing you won’t find is any hanging storage, per se. But you could easily use some of the space in the bunk room/cargo bay for that if you choose. Also, someone out there makes a provision to use those racks to adapt clothing hangers.

Boondocking and travel access in the Ember RV E-Series SPARK 19ETS

These trailers remain accessible with the slide room in. The slide room is what is called the Exact Slide, which is the only mechanism where they state you can use it with the slide room in. In other words, those theater seats or dinette, depending on how you order this trailer, are usable even with the slide room retracted. This is not typical in the towable RV market.

While solar isn’t included in the base model, which really makes sense, there is a nice solar package available that includes two 200-watt solar panels, a 2,000-watt pure sine wave inverter and an MPPT charge controller. Choice is good.

Conclusions

I know there are some readers who don’t like single-axle trailers or east-west beds and, to address that, Ember RV has the larger version of the E-Series (you can read that story here). But for those who might be solo campers or just want something smaller, this could be one of the most adaptable single-axle trailers on the market. 

I have been a fan of the EmberTrack™ function since the first time I saw it. I love when things have multiple use cases, and this absolutely falls into that category. 

My thanks to Josh from Bish’s RV for the video and photos in this article.

More about these RV reviews

These RV reviews are written based on information provided by the manufacturers along with our writer’s own research. They are based on information from a single unit and may not reflect your actual experience. Shop your RV and dealership carefully before making a buying decision. They are intended only as a brief overview of the vehicle, not a comprehensive critique, which would require a thorough inspection and/or test drive.

Tony comes to RVtravel.com having worked at an RV dealership and been a lifelong RV enthusiast. He also has written the syndicated Curbside column about cars. 

You can also check out Tony and Peggy’s RV podcast.

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