Long-term review - Outdoors RV Timber Ridge
I haven't been on here much the last few years, since not long after purchasing our 2011 Outdoors RV Timber Ridge 270DBHS. I figured it was past time to post my overall experience with it.
Well, the fact I've not needed to be here for a couple years should say something. The only problem I ever had with this trailer was the shower water connections were not completely tightened at the factory, and a leak developed. Easily found and fixed.
We love this trailer. The only change I would make in hindsight is adding the dual-pane windows (the only option for this trailer at the time). It comes fully-loaded from the factory. I'm not sure why I didn't order it, other than we really don't use the trailer in the winter.
The floor plan is perfect for our needs. The rear bunks are the biggest I've seen on any TT, and the bottom bunk folds up against the rear wall for more storage. Combine this with the full rear door near the bunks, and with the slide in it creates a HUGE storage space that is extremely easily accessible. There is a TON of storage in this thing (and DW has filled every nook and cranny).
The bathroom is huge compared to most TTs, as is the corner, glass-walled shower. This does eat into the open floor space of the trailer, but it's a huge plus overall, especially considering we spend most of our time outside anyway. Time inside is spent mostly sleeping - and using the bathroom.
Everything is very well-built and sturdy. Nothing feels cheap. The few mods I've felt necessary to make are an electric tongue jack, an Oxygenics showerhead, a memory foam topper for the bed, and adding some LED lighting in the front storage compartments.
It tows extremely well. I bought a Reese dual-cam setup before I bought the trailer, but the dealer only installed the basic WD portion of the hitch before I picked it up. It tows so well that I never got around to installing the dual-cam portion of the hitch. I've never had any issue with sway at all. It is a heavy trailer, though. Towing it with my previous LLY Duramax (known for overheating issues) in the summer definitely heated the truck up. Never overheated, but came close once. I just wished the engine-driven clutch fan would kick on sooner, as it really did a great job cooling things down.
Ultimately, we are extremely happy with this trailer, and it has held up very well in the 5 years we've owned it. We are considering downsizing to a truck camper, but it's difficult because we enjoy the TT so much, and the sheer amount of STUFF we would need to pare down is a daunting prospect.
Anyone considering a Timber Ridge should definitely go for it - it's a great trailer!
Well, the fact I've not needed to be here for a couple years should say something. The only problem I ever had with this trailer was the shower water connections were not completely tightened at the factory, and a leak developed. Easily found and fixed.
We love this trailer. The only change I would make in hindsight is adding the dual-pane windows (the only option for this trailer at the time). It comes fully-loaded from the factory. I'm not sure why I didn't order it, other than we really don't use the trailer in the winter.
The floor plan is perfect for our needs. The rear bunks are the biggest I've seen on any TT, and the bottom bunk folds up against the rear wall for more storage. Combine this with the full rear door near the bunks, and with the slide in it creates a HUGE storage space that is extremely easily accessible. There is a TON of storage in this thing (and DW has filled every nook and cranny).
The bathroom is huge compared to most TTs, as is the corner, glass-walled shower. This does eat into the open floor space of the trailer, but it's a huge plus overall, especially considering we spend most of our time outside anyway. Time inside is spent mostly sleeping - and using the bathroom.
Everything is very well-built and sturdy. Nothing feels cheap. The few mods I've felt necessary to make are an electric tongue jack, an Oxygenics showerhead, a memory foam topper for the bed, and adding some LED lighting in the front storage compartments.
It tows extremely well. I bought a Reese dual-cam setup before I bought the trailer, but the dealer only installed the basic WD portion of the hitch before I picked it up. It tows so well that I never got around to installing the dual-cam portion of the hitch. I've never had any issue with sway at all. It is a heavy trailer, though. Towing it with my previous LLY Duramax (known for overheating issues) in the summer definitely heated the truck up. Never overheated, but came close once. I just wished the engine-driven clutch fan would kick on sooner, as it really did a great job cooling things down.
Ultimately, we are extremely happy with this trailer, and it has held up very well in the 5 years we've owned it. We are considering downsizing to a truck camper, but it's difficult because we enjoy the TT so much, and the sheer amount of STUFF we would need to pare down is a daunting prospect.
Anyone considering a Timber Ridge should definitely go for it - it's a great trailer!
