Input on a Coachmen or a Starcraft Trailer
I am new to the travel trailer world and I am currently looking at a 2013 Coachmen by Freedom Express/Liberty Edition 312BHDS and a Starcaft Autumn Ridge 329BHU. I was trying to get some feedback on e...
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Previous Starcraft Travel Star owner and current Keystone Springdale owner here.
Loved my Travel Star hybrid-it was well built and had a lot of nice creature comforts which sold me on it over it's Jayco cousin. It wasn't without issue though...I bought it when it was a year old in 2013 and had to take it back to the dealer on three separate occasions for a plumbing issue and leaks in the Aqualon tenting material (one of the tent ends ended up being replaced by the factory). Thankfully, I had a fantastic dealer taking care of me. Despite the issues, I still wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Starcraft product.
Absolutely loving my Springdale!! Growing family meant moving up to something a little larger than the hybrid. The Springdale and Summerland lines are tough to beat when it comes to build quality, overall features, and value. I cross shopped my 260LE with the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 264BHW and, while I liked the Jayco and the reputation for quality that comes with it, I felt the Springdale was constructed just as well with a lot of extra niceties that just weren't included with the Jayco. My Springdale has seen quite a few miles in the 5 months I've owned it with only a few small hiccups. Since the camping season here in PA has wrapped up, I have it back at the dealer getting a few odds and ends taken care of (trim pieces and the like, minor things that are expected of a new trailer).
Good luck shopping!
Loved my Travel Star hybrid-it was well built and had a lot of nice creature comforts which sold me on it over it's Jayco cousin. It wasn't without issue though...I bought it when it was a year old in 2013 and had to take it back to the dealer on three separate occasions for a plumbing issue and leaks in the Aqualon tenting material (one of the tent ends ended up being replaced by the factory). Thankfully, I had a fantastic dealer taking care of me. Despite the issues, I still wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Starcraft product.
Absolutely loving my Springdale!! Growing family meant moving up to something a little larger than the hybrid. The Springdale and Summerland lines are tough to beat when it comes to build quality, overall features, and value. I cross shopped my 260LE with the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 264BHW and, while I liked the Jayco and the reputation for quality that comes with it, I felt the Springdale was constructed just as well with a lot of extra niceties that just weren't included with the Jayco. My Springdale has seen quite a few miles in the 5 months I've owned it with only a few small hiccups. Since the camping season here in PA has wrapped up, I have it back at the dealer getting a few odds and ends taken care of (trim pieces and the like, minor things that are expected of a new trailer).
Good luck shopping!
