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Steve_911
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Apr 14, 2013

Best constructed travel trailer

I know I'm opening a can of worms here, but, I'm in the market for a new trailer about 20 to 24 feet in length and am having trouble determining who makes the best constructed TT's. I want something solid with a roof that won't collapse when I walk on it or fall apart when I want to occasionally take it off road boon docking. I like the idea of a roof ladder so I can access the roof when needed, but many TT's don't have them. Which leaves me to wonder perhaps the roof is not strong enough to walk on or?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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  • WoodGlue wrote:
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    WoodGlue

    That took 12 min. WoodGlue is slowing down :B

    To the OP's question: most travel trailers have fully walkable roofs. Some come with ladders, and some as an option. I have owned two travel trailers, a Forest river Puma and a Keystone Outback. Neither one came with a ladder, but were braced for a ladder as a standard build option at the factory and a ladder was added by the dealer at my request.
    as for the best TT many folks will say "mine is the best". Its really a matter of personal opinion. Most manufacturers offer various levels of models, for example Jayco has the Swift, Jayflight, and Eagle lines with very similar floorplans. They all have the same basics (bathroom, shower, bed, stove, ETC) but on the lower priced units some items like a oven may be an option, and the cupboard and storage drawers may be more basic as compared to the upscale models. Some are constructed from sticks and aluminum and others are aluminum and fiberglass. in the end its the buyers preferance.
  • I think you hsould find after you look at some you like go to U tube and watch the videos on how they are made and see if they put good wood on the roof and other construction practices. My can of worms is the Keystone line. But in saying that I will caution you that building a RV is not rocket science so which ever one you think is the best is thrown together just like the other brands are. they rush the workers so much that you will find loose screws, saw dust, and other things in the unit at no extra charge. a good dealer will do a pre delivery inspection and repair what ever he finds. but they will miss somethings you can bet on that.
  • Thanks all for your input. I kinda like the artic fox, however they don't seem to make a unit in the size I'm looking for. I did look at Nash TT's. I believe they are made by the same company.
    I'm still looking ...
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  • You're right, you are opening a can of worms. I really like mine, although it is a few feet longer than what you are asking about. It really depends on how much you are willing to spend. The more you spend, generally, the higher quality unit you end up with. I chose mine because we got everything we wanted in a price we could afford and haven't seen any bad reviews on Sprinter. I chose the exterior, she chose the interior. This was the one we both agreed upon.
  • You can walk on the roof of almost all trailers nowadays. You order your TT with a roof ladder. Dont know why MH and 5ERs have ladders on most, and TTs dont. A cost cutter I guess.
    --As far as "the best TT built" I will not fall in to that trap.!!! Let me say this. I have owned 3 Ford vehicles in my life. 1 was brand new. None of them made it past 60k miles without serious mechanical snafus. However My good neighbor has 300k on his F150 never done anything exept a couple alternators/starters/and one water pump. So I have to say that Ford makes a good product, I have just had bad luck, but not everbody does.

    Well that scenario can be said for EVERY brand name of EVERY product on the market today.
    -In the TT world, I have always had good luck with Coachmen, but I can remember reading post after post of people that wouldnt walk next door to recieve a FREE Coachmen TT.
    Truth is MOST TTs are made about the same. Just as most vehicles are. They say AIRSTREAM is really the best. I couldnt afford an AIRSTREAM if I won the lottery, so I dont even consider AIRSTREAM. But if you have that kind of money. Check them out.

    As far as OFF ROAD. I think they make some OFF ROAD TTs somewhere. Do a google search.