NWnative
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Hello….I am planning to downsize this summer to something that is more practical for our camping needs. I have been looking at the Creek side 26RLS by Outdoor RV Company. These seem to be well built units and are 4 seasons ready. They also appear to have an upgraded suspension, frame, and 15” D Range tires which I really like. Does anyone have any experience with this brand / manufacturer? I have read the info on their website. Just looking for some real world experiences from anyone that owns one of these. Thanks.
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fordsooperdooty
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The Nash Family (Artic Fox RV folks) started the Ourdoor RV Company by taking over the defunct Fleetwood Factory in La Grande Oregon in 2009...including all the blueprints and designs for the Fleetwood line of trailers.
They brought all of their experience and attention to detail to the new brand. All of their trailers are 4 Season...
RV.Net member "jorge1958" has one, pm him and ask how he likes it. If you go to the search box above and type "Outdoors RV" there are a lot of owners talking about their Outdoors trailers. And a couple of minor complaints.
My posts shouldn't be taken for factual data. They are purely fictional, for entertainment purposes and should not be constituted as actually related to scientific, technical, engineering, legal, spiritual or practical advice. Amen. 
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halibutman214
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NWnative wrote:Hello….I am planning to downsize this summer to something that is more practical for our camping needs. I have been looking at the Creek side 26RLS by Outdoor RV Company. These seem to be well built units and are 4 seasons ready. They also appear to have an upgraded suspension, frame, and 15” D Range tires which I really like. Does anyone have any experience with this brand / manufacturer? I have read the info on their website. Just looking for some real world experiences from anyone that owns one of these. Thanks. Don't know if you would call it real world experience but I had a deal made on one of these which I researched extensively. Seems like a great TT. I then looked at a Keystone Passport 26BHWE and simply could not see the almost $4000 price difference. I see your in Redmond. I know the place in Bend no longer handles the Passport only the Bullet but it would be worth your while to at least take a look at the Passport. They make them in Pendleton so the delivery is only about $300.
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jmanneff
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We just purchased a creekside 24bh in february and a very happy with it. Other then a couple of minor deals it is an excellent tt. We looked at close to 300 different trailers at different dealers and shows and just couldn't see a different trailer at our price range with the build quality as an outdoors unit. Really for what we spent we were looking all across the western u.s. for a used nash or arctic fox.
hope this helps, if you have any direct questions you can pm me.
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kayco53
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We have a 2011 Creekside 23RKS with the aluminum skin.The trailer came either way.We used it in Nov in snow at -7C and nice and comfortable.
Had some water leakage at the bottom of slide but we had about 3-4 inchs of rain and 100k winds one night.Water blew in along bottom molding of slide. They fix it on the island with a small plastic triangle that stops water from following along the molding and in. They fixed any damage under warranty.Seems like a good unit a few little things not square.But I'am picky .We bought it because of the 4 season package heavier frame and axles.Mattress is so so better than many.The slide has no manual way of operation unless you open underbelly If I need to get in it gets a hatch. Not a light unit 5900# empty.If I did it again I would also check out there back country line looks very similar just a bit cheaper.
Had some neighbors at the rv park and they had a higher end trailer of a different make.They said they were a bit cold.PM if you have any other questions.Yes we would get it again.About 23 days in it since last Halloween. I use this trailer to stay in when working around the province and expect to use it 3 seasons.We get stuck in the odd cold snap in the fall.Had my old Prowler down in -17c that's when we decided on heated underbelly what a difference.
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Earl E
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I have an Arctic Fox and have found it a very durable, trouble free fifth wheel. I think anything Nash makes will be very good and can't help but think the Outdoors products will be equal in quality.
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ArticFox 676
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Owned a Keystone Cougar and living in FL the AC never shut off and the trailer was never below 78. Traded it in on and Artic Fox and love the extra insulation. More solid construction and will cool to 72 if you desire. Hot weather is just as hard to camp in as cold.
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SteveAE
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NWnative,
We originally looked at a similar, smaller, model but went with Komfort instead.
You might want to take a road trip up to La Grande and take the factory tour. If you do this, look at the Artic Fox factory too. You are likely to see differences. Prior to purchasing the Komfort, we visited five manufacturing facilities. Very informative.
Good luck with what every you choose and have fun,
Steve
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krev
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My brother in law has a Wind River by Outdoor, they are very happy with it. I would think the "Nash" group wouldn't put their name on it if it wasn't decent. I am a little biased though! (see sig!)
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nOsSnakeEyes
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We have been happy with our Outdoors RV Wind River. I like the fact that the frames are built by Northwood and not other companies.
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