My wife and I are doing some pre-purchase homework for next year. We have found a floor plan we like however finding other manufacturers with a similar floor plan is proving to be difficult.OutdoorsRV 23DBSThe other floor plan we "love" is the Jayco 28BHBE however there are no dealers near Alaska that want to deal on pricing. This unit alone they want 35k+ shipping, Indiana has it for 22k.The big reasons we like it is the double wide bunks for our son, large holding tanks, 60x80 queen bed (I am 6'2") and the entertainment center in the middle. Only reason for the entertainment center is for rainy days and we are hoping to do some 2-3 week vacations in the future with it.We are not opposed to the typical 26BHS models with the couch as well, however up here in Alaska the smaller the TT the easier it is to get into campgrounds.Money is always a factor, the Creekside campers go for 30k+ by the time they get to Alaska. I looked at the Keystone Passports but their smaller holding tanks are a no-go. Ran into the same issue with our last Keystone Outback with 50/40/40.

My starcraft 289bhs is the almost exact same as that Jayco.Any starcraft dealers near you?

samhain7 wrote:My starcraft 289bhs is the almost exact same as that Jayco.Any starcraft dealers near you?Negative,However we are fine shipping one up from Washington if we can find a good dealer to work with. I'm leaning towards the 23DBS floor plan because it is a is a more manageable size camper. We liked the larger one because it has an actual door to the bedroom.

Kalabin wrote:My wife and I are doing some pre-purchase homework for next year. We have found a floor plan we like however finding other manufacturers with a similar floor plan is proving to be difficult.OutdoorsRV 23DBSTry the Fun Finder 242BDS, it's nearly identical. Exceptional interior and I saw over 50 trailers before buying this one.I looked at the pics of the one you linked to and you get way more in the Fun Finder, starting with solid surface counter, stainless sink, etc.This dealer gives a great tour of it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJzWswAw67sHere is a link to the Fun Finder Site:http://cruiserrv.com/products-2015/fun-finder/floor-plans

From what I have heard, you would be hard pressed to beat the quality of an Outdoor RV (PS - I don't own one and never have; and I have no financial interest or other ties of any kind to the company). The thing is, quality costs more. Do your comparison shopping carefully before you put your money down. You can buy a cheaper one.

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TUCQUALA
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Being a new Outdoors RV owner (see signature), I would highly recommend the Creekside. O RV's are VERY well built now-days. The Creekside is not a Black Rock, but has a lot of the construction features of the higher end units.

We had a Jayco 24FBS, and never had any complaints with the product. Also, like you commented, size will come into play. We went from 27 ft to 34 ft and are feeling the difference in the forest sites that we frequent. But, do not regret it a bunch due to the floor plan we picked.

You might check out this dealer:

http://www.broadmoorrv.com/new-motorhomes-for-sale-pasco-spokane-washington-dealer--xNewInventory#page=xNewInventory&make=outdoors%20rv&model=creek%20side%2023dbs&d=on&t=new

We got a pretty good price on our Timber Ridge from them, quite a bit below the listed price.
patperry2766
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2015
FR Vibe

We looked at this one in person, and it showed well. It wasn't the typical Forest River build that I was use to seeing in their other product lines, but it actually looked better built than most of the others that we looked at, including several other mfgs that I was expecting to see good things from. I know quality is a subjective term, but whenever we can get our current trailer sold, we will be looking hard at this one.

They build these trailers in Oregon as well. Might be something to think about.

Watch this video on Jayco before you fall in love with them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXMJrRQ3SVk
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Maybe this will help?

Keystone Bullet 274BHSWE

and

Keystone Bullet 272BSHSWE

Dutchmen Kodiak 240BHSL:

Coleman 262BHSWE
wing_zealot
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
From what I have heard, you would be hard pressed to beat the quality of an Outdoor RV (PS - I don't own one and never have; and I have no financial interest or other ties of any kind to the company). The thing is, quality costs more. Do your comparison shopping carefully before you put your money down. You can buy a cheaper one.
patperry2766
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2015
Forest River Surveyor
skripo
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Kalabin wrote:
My wife and I are doing some pre-purchase homework for next year. We have found a floor plan we like however finding other manufacturers with a similar floor plan is proving to be difficult.

OutdoorsRV 23DBS

Try the Fun Finder 242BDS, it's nearly identical. Exceptional interior and I saw over 50 trailers before buying this one.

I looked at the pics of the one you linked to and you get way more in the Fun Finder, starting with solid surface counter, stainless sink, etc.

This dealer gives a great tour of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJzWswAw67s

Here is a link to the Fun Finder Site:

http://cruiserrv.com/products-2015/fun-finder/floor-plans
Kalabin
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
samhain7 wrote:
My starcraft 289bhs is the almost exact same as that Jayco.
Any starcraft dealers near you?

Negative,

However we are fine shipping one up from Washington if we can find a good dealer to work with. I'm leaning towards the 23DBS floor plan because it is a is a more manageable size camper.

We liked the larger one because it has an actual door to the bedroom.
samhain7
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
My starcraft 289bhs is the almost exact same as that Jayco.
Any starcraft dealers near you?

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