I think in the over-all scheme of things, they're all pretty much equal, that is, anything under $100,000! Most manufactures use the same company (manufacturer) for the basic parts. Trailer frames comes from a very limited number of manufacturers. Trailer frames are either wood or aluminum. Roof's are almost always a rubber style roof. Appliances, like refrigerators, water heaters, and furnace are all manufactured from the same company. They all use the same key to unlock the outside hatches. Ok, there are a couple water heater companies. They have the same identical lights in the ceiling, use the same identical stove hood, and even decorate very much the same.
Linoleum floor or carpet floor, or a combination of both? Even floor plans are almost identical. Tanks, plumbing, wiring, circuitry, stoves, ovens, window shades ... all the same company unless you are going with a custom made trailer from some obscure company no one ever heard of before.
What I'm saying is, if you're looking at the $20,000 and under mark, they are all pretty much equal.
The difference is the fine tuning we all make regarding floor plan and some loyalty we may have to a specific manufacturer within our individual price ranges we're willing to deal with. And, believe it or not, in your search, eventually you will see the ONE that sparks the "AH-HA"! "THIS IS IT" moment!
One thing you MUST remember about RV's, they do require constant attention and upkeep. If you don't maintain them with absolute diligence, they become trash in a very short while, even the $100,000 models!
Edit: I just read the above post. I just purchased my 3rd travel trailer 2 months ago! Our needs change as time changes us.
