Thoughts on a 2017 Springdale summer land
Looking at my first camper purchase, TV is a 2015 Seirra 1500 5.3 v8 3.73 rear end. Just wondering where the Springdale fits in as for quality, trying to find out what are the decent brands and what t...
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Summerland (Click here) is a beginner, or first time affordable camper, that does not have high-end features or a high-end cost. BUT, don't let that discourage you. They are nice campers for their price, affordable for almost anyone wanting to get started with their first camper, or if they want to upscale to a larger camper at an affordable price.
The cabinets will be made of particle board and will probably be covered with a vynal wall paper that simulates wood. The appliances inside will be pretty much the standard appliances that every Thor Industry camper has, Suburban water heater and furnace, RV refrigerator, gas stove-oven, even the trailer frame, tires, and so on. Toilet will most likely be a plastic model, not ceramic, but nothing wrong with that. The drawers probably have plastic slides, instead of metal ones, and hinges and cabinet doors may not be as robust as a higher end camper. But over all, it's a decent camper if not abused.
Having owned a Springdale, which is pretty comparable to the Summerland, with attention to detail and good maintenance, it should serve you well for many, many years. Every camper needs attention, and fixing problems immediately is the secret to keeping a camper nice. Don't let the kids jump around, kick the wall, punch out the screens, go off-roading or 4 wheel driving with it over back-woods routes and it will hold up well.
If you are purchasing new, you'll get the 1 year bumper-to-bumper warranty. And if you find any issues, it will most likely turn up in your first or second camping trip. And most of the little things that turn up, you'll be able to fix yourself. After that, it will just be normal wear and tear.
The trick to keeping a camper for longevity sake, is to continually maintain them. They are not a buy-once-and-forget item. Just like your family car, they are a vehicle that is transported on public roads. They will need routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspections often. If you can accept this, then a Summerland will serve you well for a long time.
The cabinets will be made of particle board and will probably be covered with a vynal wall paper that simulates wood. The appliances inside will be pretty much the standard appliances that every Thor Industry camper has, Suburban water heater and furnace, RV refrigerator, gas stove-oven, even the trailer frame, tires, and so on. Toilet will most likely be a plastic model, not ceramic, but nothing wrong with that. The drawers probably have plastic slides, instead of metal ones, and hinges and cabinet doors may not be as robust as a higher end camper. But over all, it's a decent camper if not abused.
Having owned a Springdale, which is pretty comparable to the Summerland, with attention to detail and good maintenance, it should serve you well for many, many years. Every camper needs attention, and fixing problems immediately is the secret to keeping a camper nice. Don't let the kids jump around, kick the wall, punch out the screens, go off-roading or 4 wheel driving with it over back-woods routes and it will hold up well.
If you are purchasing new, you'll get the 1 year bumper-to-bumper warranty. And if you find any issues, it will most likely turn up in your first or second camping trip. And most of the little things that turn up, you'll be able to fix yourself. After that, it will just be normal wear and tear.
The trick to keeping a camper for longevity sake, is to continually maintain them. They are not a buy-once-and-forget item. Just like your family car, they are a vehicle that is transported on public roads. They will need routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspections often. If you can accept this, then a Summerland will serve you well for a long time.
