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love2rvcamp
Explorer
Jan 07, 2018

Narrowed down to 3 and the research begins

After looking at 5th wheels we decided to stay with travel trailers since we can get everything we want and still be below our weight limits. After looking we have narrowed down to these three...

Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS - on the Reflection FB page and seems they like the Reflection line. Didn't read to many issues. Saw the unit at a local dealer yesterday and really liked it.

Jayco Eagle 338RETS - Haven't seen this specific unit but a local dealer has the Eagle brand. Like this floor plan with the optional island and large open space.

Highland Ridge Open Range OT323RLS - this one is similar to the Grand Design but the GD seems to have a lot more storage. Other than that they appear pretty close.

Looking for a cold weather durable trailer, insulation, heated underbelly and tanks. We are going to the camping show this month and hope to see these units. Will spend a good amount of time in each one before we make a decision.

I know that no trailer is perfect but does anyone have any "glaring" issues with any of these manufacturers?

Mike
  • love2rvcamp's avatar
    love2rvcamp
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2018
    donn0128 wrote:
    Have you checked out Arctic Fox? Northwood, while a smaller mfg builds RVs on in house frames and are reputed to be among the best built in the industry.


    We looked at them via web site but closest dealer is 360 miles away. Not sure what to do if any warranty work needed to be done.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jan 07, 2018
    Have you checked out Arctic Fox? Northwood, while a smaller mfg builds RVs on in house frames and are reputed to be among the best built in the industry.
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    Mortimer_Brewst
    Explorer II
    Jan 07, 2018
    If you are planning to use the sofa as a bed, I’d recommend opening them up to see how big they are when opened. We took a pass on a Grand Design fifth wheel because the fold-out sofa was only suitable for kids.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2018
    Hard call....all of them look good to me.
    One observation... If it matters to you, make sure you have access to bathroom, frig, etc with the slides in for quick stops along the way.

    Since all of them have only one door and all have an island with opposing slides, this might be a problem.
    Also compare the three for usable counter space.

    Good luck with your choice.

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