Best Quality/Value Expandable?

murbanczyk wrote:
I'm new to the forum, and the RV world. I'm looking to by a new or slightly used expandable for my family of four. I'm looking for the best quality materials & construction, and value for my dollar.

There aren't many trailers that my tow vehicle can handle (4250# max) but each brand seems to make one.

Any advice on how to rate the quality of the Solaire, Rockwood, Jayco, Wildwood, Aerolite, and Coachmen models? I don't have the time to invest in walking through each one. Essentially I'm looking for a consumer reports on the smallest hybrids.

Thanks,
Mike

first, what tow vehicle do you have cause i've NEVER heard of any vehicle having a tow capacity of 4250lbs.:?
if it is that, then you are going to be limited to hybrids with a GVWR of 3500lbs. meaning only the smallest of hybrids will work.

and as for your question, i'm sorry but every brand has its fans and haters. you'll probably get someone from every brand saying that theirs is the best quality for the price.
there is no "consumer reports" for hybrids. there's really not even anything like that for RV's period.

what kind of answers would you get if you asked: "what's the best car for quality and value?" or which is best, Ford, Chevy or Dodge?

unfortunately, your question is will be too subjective to answer. only by you looking at and into all the brands, will you be able to answer the question from your own subjective perspective.
asking for subjective opinions from strangers is no way to make the best choice for you.

but, the best selling hybrids are the Rockwood Roo and the Jayco Jayfeather, if that is any indication of quality/value.