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Kampfirekid
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Aug 03, 2021

Best Quality Travel Trailers

Is there such a thing? Is the RV industry capable of delivering such a product with the same construction practices, materials, and appliances?
If the answer is “No”, is it reasonable to find what one considers the best for their needs, and one that has the construction and details they find most desirable, and have it air tested and then the roof coated with a hard shell for a good starting basis, and then just maintain the remaining trailer caulking as needed?
I’m not new to travel trailers. I walk the roof bi-weekly, to once a month, depending on use, weather, etc. I have no concerns with my required maintenance, but it seems the new standards are just garbage. I’m not so sure if I should expect more out of a Lance or Arctic Fox. The components, construction, and appliances are the same. I’m mot hearing from many that 2 and 3 year warranties mean much as manufacturers try to pass the buck. Just curious what others consider the hierarchy in selecting a new RV, and what they expect as normal for maintenance and upkeep.

43 Replies

  • I'm sincerely hoping the RV industry slows down a bit and maybe a little quality gets injected back in. Yeah I know, fat chance.

    I really like the fiberglass shells like Oliver and Bigfoot, but the boss wants more room. When I buy my next one it will likely be a Lance or Outdoors RV, or maybe a Grand Design. Which ever it is, it will be independently inspected and as you noted, I will probably also get the roof sealed in some fashion (after I've added a bunch of solar, etc.).

    I think most people, myself included, don't have a lot choice. I expect to finish out my life financially secure, but I'll never be anything resembling wealthy. And that's what it will take to get the golden goose RV.
  • When the public stops buying poorly assembled RVs quality will improve.