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kevinomaha
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Mar 06, 2013

Grey Wolf 26BH or Passport 2650 BH

We are buying our first camper and I have spent over a month researching and am down to a very difficult choice. I'd appreciate any opinions from experienced campers.

First, we do a lot of tent camping with our two children (5 & 7) so I am confident we will use it often every year and for at least the next 10 years. Second we are conservative and try to be very balanced between value and cost.

So, I was about to pull the trigger on the Passport 2650 for a great price when I stopped to consider saving a lot of money on the grey wolf 26BH ($6,500 cheaper). Although I really like the passport many of the features aren't "required" as we are very used to staying outside when we camp.

However, moving into a nice camper may change our habits and I don't want to be regretting the decision to save the money in a few years. I understand there is no "right" answer and would appreciate any opinions on the topic.

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  • My opinion is to get the trailer with the most space inside, which probably means with a slide out. I don't think many people regret getting a slide, but I've read a lot of people end up trading for a slide model because it starts feeling cramped. Think about space as your kids get older. Out of those choices, I'd go with the passport.
  • I have friends with a Grey Wolf 26BH and others with the Passport 2910BH. Both have served them well with no real issues over the past 2 years.

    They both come with similar features, one just does it nicer than the other. The Grey Wolf is an entry level cheaper trailer. It shows when you look at the fit/finish and quality of materials used up close. I find it to be cramped and dark inside, no slide and small windows. The Passport IMO is more "luxury" if you will. It's really personal preference when it comes to picking between the two. How much is the upscale look and materials worth to you?

    One benefit of the Grey Wolf, thieves will likely bypass it. Not meaning to offend anybody by that but it happened here. Twelve TTs at our storage facility got broken into, including the ones on either side of the Grey Wolf, but they didn't touch it.

    For comparison shopping my friends '12 Grey Wolf was $13k CAN. out the door. It has the standard aluminum siding and full power package (awning, tongue, jacks, tv) as well as the flip down rack on the rear bumper. For that price, I can overlook a lot of things.
  • Forest River Grey Wolf 26BH and Keystone Passport 2650 BH. Here are the key things the Passport has the Grey Wolf does not..

    * Aluminum Frame
    * Black Tank Cleanout
    * Ducted Heat / Air
    * Fiberglass sides
    * R11 insulation in floor & roof
    * TV, DVD, RBQ Grill
    * Electric Awning
    * Oven
    * 3ft Slide for couch & dinette

    I also think the passport has a taller ceiling and a sun roof in the shower.
  • Not familiar with either one so I'll ask:
    What are some of the "features" that the more expensive one has over the other..? The features that you think, "aren't required."
    Also, please consider quality in your decision.