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JLinder's avatar
JLinder
Explorer
Apr 07, 2015

Looking for 26-30 BHS, not a "lite" model?

After selling our Jayco 27BH we are looking for a slightly larger TT. Don't want much longer, but would like a slide (or even 2) and an outside kitchen.

The wish list:

2+ bunks
outside kitchen
u-shaped dinette
bike door something similar
max length stem to stern of 33'
NOT a "light weight" model (don't care for them)
gr/black tanks bigger the better

I had my heart set on the Nash 25C but the wife doesn't like the bunk situation, it's a little tight.

Our 27BH I guess would fit the light weight category but it was a little flimsy in places. Prefer the build quality of the AF and Nash trailers.

I have a 1T tow vehicle so not real concerned about weight in this size of trailer but do need to keep it under 33' for storage purposes.

Recommendations?
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Apr 07, 2015
    I have a Wildwood 26bhss (Salem's the same). It has a 12' slide and a bike door with a queen bed 2 bunks in back (Bottom bunk folds up for bike storage). Like others have said I doubt you'll find a bike door and a outside kitchen.
  • Murphsmom's avatar
    Murphsmom
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    Doug33 wrote:
    Interestingly, we wanted a U-shaped dinette in the worst way when we bought our last TT. But the salesman talked us out of it. Turns out he had just returned from a trip to Florida in an RV that had that type of dinette. And he said when the whole family sits at the table, everyone's legs smack into each other because there is virtually no leg room. So we went with a conventional dinette. For those with u-shaped dinettes, do you ever have any issues?


    Our Cougar came with the U shaped dinette. After the first trip to the coast, we took it out and went to a bench seat dinette with an oversized table. The U dinette table wasn't even large enough for a game of Monopoly. We now seat four adults and have room for even the serving dishes on the table.
  • CampingN_C_'s avatar
    CampingN_C_
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    I can't think of a model with an outside kitchen AND a bike door. The Jayco 32BHDS is longer than what you want (and what I wanted) but we really love it.
    No bike door though, but meets all your other requirements.
  • JLinder's avatar
    JLinder
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    The same guy that owns Northwood Mfg (Arctic Fox/Nash) also owns Outdoor RV. They are of the same quality as Arctic Fox/Nash but have some different floor plans. See this link

    http://www.outdoorsrvmfg.com/creekside/models/23BHS.php


    Check out Outdoor RV Creekside 27BH. We purchased last year replacing our Jayco 27BH. So far so good.


    We did see some creekside models but no outdoor kitchen. They are nice rigs though. Does anybody know the difference between the Creekside and Black Rock models?
  • JLinder's avatar
    JLinder
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    spoon059 wrote:
    The 29QBS meets almost all your needs, but its a hair over 33 feet long.


    Thanks, I will revisit. I had originally scratched the 29QBS because of length and no bike door.
  • Doug33's avatar
    Doug33
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    Interestingly, we wanted a U-shaped dinette in the worst way when we bought our last TT. But the salesman talked us out of it. Turns out he had just returned from a trip to Florida in an RV that had that type of dinette. And he said when the whole family sits at the table, everyone's legs smack into each other because there is virtually no leg room. So we went with a conventional dinette. For those with u-shaped dinettes, do you ever have any issues?
  • sportsman16's avatar
    sportsman16
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    Check out Outdoor RV Creekside 27BH. We purchased last year replacing our Jayco 27BH. So far so good.
  • gme3470's avatar
    gme3470
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2015
    The same guy that owns Northwood Mfg (Arctic Fox/Nash) also owns Outdoor RV. They are of the same quality as Arctic Fox/Nash but have some different floor plans. See this link

    http://www.outdoorsrvmfg.com/creekside/models/23BHS.php

    Couldn't get the link to highlight so you probably will have to copy and paste it if you are interested.
  • spoon059's avatar
    spoon059
    Explorer II
    Apr 07, 2015
    The 29QBS meets almost all your needs, but its a hair over 33 feet long.

    2 regular bunks and a third "double" size bunk
    Outdoor kitchen standard
    U shaped dinette
    No bike door... but you can buy it with a receiver hitch and haul bikes or cargo behind.
    I think its 34 feet long, but has a long A frame coupler
    It is not a light weight trailer, mine is 7200 lbs with options
    I have the Elite package with 88 gallon fresh, 39 gallon gray and 39 gallon black

    I came from a Nash 22H, great little trailer. I love my new Jayco though, its pretty nice.

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