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RE: Known pros/cons these brands?
Arctic fox, Lance, Outdoors Rv are west coast brands that are nigh on to impossible to find east of the Mississippi.
Among the mainstream brands best to worst generally seem to be,,, Grand Design, KZ, Winnebago, Jayco, after that it seems to become a crapshoot,,, the upper end units from Coachmen, Keystone, and Dutchmen probably are next, but you have to look at individual makes.
Remember, appliances, freestanding furniture, built in equipment are the same across most brands, look at construction materials, particle board, plywood etc, and decide based on the line build of what you are looking for.
We are in California so will look out for those brands.. RV Trader site has trailers for sale near me, so sifting through those... quite a few for under $30k...but not many of those higher quality brands!
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jukes
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07/08/22 07:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Known pros/cons these brands?
So what happened to your rig on the way home? Just fall apart or did you have components inside that are commonly the same ones used by all manufacturers fail?
The trailer frame bent and front collapsed, the trailer made it to Alaska from California and all around Alaska, but the road leaving Alaska into Canada is so bad, even driving like a snail it hit a hole and bent. I think the type of frame also wasn't as good as some of the newer ones. So it got towed off and our insurance has been pretty good about paying for all that and hoping to get something back for it too.. unlike Good Sam who after 6 hours on the phone told us to arrange our own towing as they couldn't figure it out...
Anyways, we loved it but it was getting old (but fine for us), so now we want a replacement... but prices are high..but these newer ones do have some nice features :)
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jukes
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07/08/22 07:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Known pros/cons these brands?
I have had Forest River products, some OK, some not. Also a Dutchmen, it was OK.
My only thought is an island kitchen.. if you use the trailer going down the road (like I do) usually an island kitchen blocks access to some parts of the trailer. Personally, I would want to see it all closed up to see if I can use the sections I want.
I was in severe weather a couple of years ago. Had to pull the super slide in and stayed in for 3 days.
I was able to use all parts of the fifth-wheel.
Good luck in your new search and sorry for your loss.
oh yes good point about the island!
ok thanks, good tips.
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jukes
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07/08/22 06:57pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Known pros/cons these brands?
I have had Forest River products, some OK, some not. Also a Dutchmen, it was OK.
My only thought is an island kitchen.. if you use the trailer going down the road (like I do) usually an island kitchen blocks access to some parts of the trailer. Personally, I would want to see it all closed up to see if I can use the sections I want.
I was in severe weather a couple of years ago. Had to pull the super slide in and stayed in for 3 days.
I was able to use all parts of the fifth-wheel.
Good luck in your new search and sorry for your loss.
oh yes good point about the island!
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jukes
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07/08/22 06:56pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Known pros/cons these brands?
I prefer aluminum sided trailers for several reasons which includes not fading like the fiberglass trailers.
My preferred mfg is Nash / Arctic Fox.
Bill
ok thanks
had a quick look, hard to find those brands for sale, or if they are they are 10 years old and $35k! Prices are crazy now.. it wasn't a good time to lose our TT!
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jukes
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07/06/22 04:19pm |
Travel Trailers
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Known pros/cons these brands?
Our 2007 30' Jayco Featherlite didn't make it home from our Alaska trip... so the search is on for a new one.
Looked at some new ones and decided we still need one similar size (up to 32' total). Excursion 7.3L diesel tow vehicle (but we dread the day it dies)...
We are looking at 'gently' used, and have narrowed it down to a few we've seen online, that are 'gently' used. All have the layout we like, so which brands are best, or anything I should know!?!?!
We prefer the look of fiberglass but some of these are aluminum, should we stick to fiberglass?
Want to pay under $30k. These are some available:-
1. 2016- 28' Radiance- Touring Bunkhouse- R-28BHIK- Travel Trailer by Cruiser RV $25k, barely used. has a kitchen island unlike others and 2 slides, so slightly heavier but looks good.
2.2020 Coachmen Travel Trailer RV
CATALINA LEGACY EDITION 263BHSCK $30k
3.2018 Dutchmen Travel Trailer RV
COLEMAN LANTERN 285BH. $30k with some extras inc.
ALSO, HOW TO KNOW IF I BIKE RACK CAN BE ADDED TO IT? THANKS
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jukes
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07/06/22 03:21pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Recommendation for New or Used Bumper Pull Toy Hauler
hi you mentioned having a toy hauler but no toys, I am curious about getting one just to haul a couple of ebikes, I like the flexible layout? Looking for a travel trailer one perhaps, under 30'...
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jukes
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06/27/22 10:38am |
Toy Haulers
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Hybrid tow vehicle?
I've been considering replacing my gas vehicle for an electric, but then figured it would be useful if this vehicle could also tow... so perhaps a hybrid as a compromise.
However, I don't like driving a full size truck, currently have a midsize SUV...I'd prefer midsize SUV or truck.
We still use our 2003 7.3l diesel Excursion just for towing, but not sure how long it's got left lol.
Also, our TT died on the Alcan so isn't with us anymore.. We are looking at some lighter TT options, but likely GVWR 7000.
Thanks!
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jukes
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06/24/22 06:10pm |
Tow Vehicles
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