Springdale TT

ddschuman wrote:
Our last camper was a 2011 Springdale 267BHSSR. We bought it from an individual we know because the price was good and we weren't sure how much we would enjoy camping, it was barely used and well taken care of. After several trips, we decided we loved camping but that the layout was not ideal for us and perhaps we should have thought things through better before purchasing. We traded it for the fifth wheel we have now. We had no other issues other than layout with our Springdale and feel it was great camper. We just really wanted more seating in the living area and desired a larger bath. It towed very well, we had no issues with anything mechanical, structural or plumbing and neither did the previous owners. I believe they are well built.

We had a Springdale with this same layout and we loved it. Never had any problems with the electrical or plumbing or fridge. It was the perfect camper for us. Too bad we flipped it--Springdales don't roll well. *sigh* Now that our kids no longer camp with us, we opted to scale down the size of our rig so Springdale for us at this time. But I wouldn't rule it out. If I found the right one, for the right price, I'd trade in a second!

I have a 2012 Springdale 281. I traded a 2011 Jayco 28 bhs for it. While the Springdale features included what would be upgrades on other trailers, it's far more roomier and the interior is alot nicer looking . I don't believe it has the quality of my Jayco. I have had minor problems like everyone. Unfortunately, some problems I will just have to live with. If I ever do buy again I will most likely go back to Jayco. I don't believe I bought a lemon, just don't see the quality that was in the Jayco. I have had the Springdale 1 year, I had it in for warranty work 2 times for the mostly the same stuff. I am planning on a 3rd trip for the same minor things before my warranty is up in July. My Jayco never had any issues in the 2 years I had it. This my opinion of my trailer.
Cacoon

Springdale might be entry level but it packs good value.
Had ours since Nov 2005 with only minor issues and no plans to trade up.

The only real issues worth squalking about is 1) furnace ducting was restricted and needed to be propped open 2) springs became weak and I replaced them. Doubt these would be cronic troubles that would repete for you. Most RVs have some issues at any level.

We have an 08 266RLSS and love it. The layout is perfect for us with the super slide. I've read that they are "entry" level but then we are entry level in the rv world.

Our last camper was a 2011 Springdale 267BHSSR. We bought it from an individual we know because the price was good and we weren't sure how much we would enjoy camping, it was barely used and well taken care of. After several trips, we decided we loved camping but that the layout was not ideal for us and perhaps we should have thought things through better before purchasing. We traded it for the fifth wheel we have now. We had no other issues other than layout with our Springdale and feel it was great camper. We just really wanted more seating in the living area and desired a larger bath. It towed very well, we had no issues with anything mechanical, structural or plumbing and neither did the previous owners. I believe they are well built.

We owned a Springdale 25' trailer before going full-time and loved it. We never had one problem with it and towed it 1000's of miles. When we got "off the road" and wanted another small trailer to go to the near-by parks we looked at Springdales but just couldn't find one with the floor plan we wanted so bought a Hideout, which looks and feels very similar to the Springdale. I think Springdales are a great trailer--and yes, they are considered entry level--but see nothing wrong with that unless you plan to live in it and subject it to constant heavy use. They aren't built for that.