I'm new to RVing. I'm a catastrophic insurance adjuster and have to travel around alot and I'm completely tired of living in hotels. :) Towing shouldn't be an issue as I drive a 2500HD Silverado with the Duramax that is rated at almost 18,000 towing gooseneck/5er. I'm trying to find something that is four seasons that I can full time in but won't break the bank. I've got a $20 to $25K budget and have been looking at all the different classified sites. I'm really like the Open Range, specifically the 385RLS, and have found a really good deal on it. I'm hoping you guys have some input as to how these trailers hold up. I've heard they're not as good as Montana's, but they're also less expensive. I just want to make sure I'm not buying a lemon.Any ideas on the Open Range or suggestions of brands to look into?EDIT: 2013 Duramax Diesel 2500HD Tires rated just over 3,100# Cargo rated approx. 3,100# Rear axle rated over 6,200#

With any RV, you're going to find people who both love and hate every brand and model! We happen to love our Open Range. I suggest you join the owner's forum and read everything you can find, ask questions and learn for yourself.http://www.openrangeowners.com/ORforum/

Thank you. I've been looking through that forum and it has been helpful so far. There are a TON of people happy with the brand which really helps my decision. I'm just doing my due diligence to make sure I go into it eyes open.What model and year is yours? Have you been in it for long?

I'm with PegLW.... We love our Open Range...ours is a 2010....had been used 2 weeks, got a heck of a deal on it. :) :) Check out that Open Range forum. I saw your question after I posted, so I'll give you our info. We've been full-timing in our 337RLS fiver for almost 1 year. NO problems with the way it was built, just added our own "bling" to it. :) We have been in 105 deg temps (face it, we needed 2 generators -- we were boondocking), we've been hooked up to elec. in 108 deg temps and the rig kept COOL! We've also been in Quartzsite, AZ when there was snow on the hills around us and wind blowing like hades and it kept us warm. :) :) Did I say I'm happy with it?????????

I have been looking at them and they have a lot of bang for the buck. If I had the money I would be getting one.

Thanks, Amandasgrandma! That info is golden to me. I'm a Texas boy and when I'm not working, I'll be in the hill country. In fact, I just finished a deployment in the NE and will be headed back home to face those 100 degree days. Good to know the Open Range can handle it.

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Dandy_Dan
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Sep 01, 2015
joeburnes wrote:
I'm new to RVing. I'm a catastrophic insurance adjuster and have to travel around alot and I'm completely tired of living in hotels. :) Towing shouldn't be an issue as I drive a 2500HD Silverado with the Duramax that is rated at almost 18,000 towing gooseneck/5er.
I'm trying to find something that is four seasons that I can full time in but won't break the bank. I've got a $20 to $25K budget and have been looking at all the different classified sites. I'm really like the Open Range, specifically the 385RLS, and have found a really good deal on it.
I'm hoping you guys have some input as to how these trailers hold up. I've heard they're not as good as Montana's, but they're also less expensive. I just want to make sure I'm not buying a lemon.
Any ideas on the Open Range or suggestions of brands to look into?

EDIT: 2013 Duramax Diesel 2500HD
Tires rated just over 3,100#
Cargo rated approx. 3,100#
Rear axle rated over 6,200#

We are on our 7th year with ours. Granted, we had a few problems but it was also the 162nd unit they built. I don't know if you would find any factory reps nicer to work with then those at OR. FYI OR has been bought by Jayco but remains a stand alone company called Highland Ridge home of Open Range. Randy Graber the one who started Open Range is still there. All I can say is that we would not hesitate to purchase another one. Good Luck and Happy Camping. Ours is about 34 feet and triple slide and MTY weight was 8600. You lose quite a bit of weight because of the cable system and not the hydraulic or gear driven slides.

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