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