Outdoor Rv's, Timber Ridge

Thank to all for the feedback. It is much appreciated. It fits with our initial observations of the Timber Ridge. Brulaz, I also appreciate the
insights about the troubles you have had with your TT. It gives me an idea of some issues to keep a lookout for.

My next question is about a tow vehicle for the 280RKS. The specs are 7900 lbs cargo capacity, 1800 lbs dry hitch. I know we will have to have a 3/4 ton TV, I have been reading all the forums I can, and have a few leads, but would appreciate more direction. This TV will also be my driver. For whatever the reason, I do not seem to be thinking diesel. Thanks you for any ideas and input you are able to provide. It is much appreciated.

I am a happy Jayco owner who is considering the purchase of an Outdoor Rv Creekside 27 BH. I visited the Creekside unit last week and was impressed. I liked some of the little thoughtful features; dedicated non-regulated propane hose to run a grill, flip up counter in kitchen, backing in the bedroom wall to install TV bracket, factory rear hitch supported by their heavy frame for bike rack, friction entry doors. While these are little things, they appear to be built by folks who actually camp and thus have thought of these details. My only concern is going from a reputable brand that I have has no probelsm with(JAyco), to a newer brand(Outdoor) where I have read of some problems on these forums.

For me, one of the best things about Outdoors RV units I like is the in-house built frame they use. It's heavy duty and way ahead of the other major manufacturer used on most other trailers. The frame is supplied to them by Nash. The version that Nash uses, the same frame, is off-road "certified" by an outside independent company. You won't ever have to worry about frame flex, failed welds or frame cracks that sometimes does happen. If I were to be looking for a new TT and wanted the best and money didn't matter, I be looking at Outdoors RV.

Check out all their features on their website and compare to other makes. They simply have many features others don't. The feedback I've read on forums from owners is tremendously positive.

We've got a 2014 Timber Ridge 240RKS and like it a lot. Some of that is the floorplan, but also the general constructions seems pretty good with quality materials.

We've had the trailer since October 2013 and used it a lot: bought in British Columbia, brought it across Canada to Ontario and then down to Florida and back. We've lived in it for 3-4 months.

I won't begin to list all the really positive things we like about the trailer. It would take too long.

But there have been some issues, most to do with electrical accessories:

- The Lippert remote control (for the outside lights, slide, stab jacks, awning) needed to be replaced. Outdoors RV mailed us a new one.
- The Lippert electric stab jacks are easily bent and the motors water-logged. Not sure what we'll do about that. Don't think I want the same jacks as a replacement.
- The electric slide out motor broke a shear pin. I replaced with a regular bolt, and Outdoors RV sent me some Grade 8 spares.
- The Shur-Flo water pump has busted its bypass valve and needs to be fixed/replaced. It works but is noisy. Outdoors RV has authorized a repair/inspection at a local Ontario RV dealer.

Construction issues include:
- with the slide open, the bottom right 1-2' of vertical gap between the slide and the shell expands from 1.5" to 2.3" and as a result, the rubber seals are not as effective. We once had driving rain force water through there and into the trailer. Since then, I've started stuffing the space behind the seals with a pool noodle cut to fit.
- the floor of the slide is solid marine grade plywood with a bottom plastic piece laminated to it. Unfortunately part of the plywood edge is exposed to the rain when the slide is open, although it may be sealed. I've asked Outdoors RV what, if anything, I should do about it, but no response yet.
- where the fibreglass front cap meets the roof corners, it didn't look like enough sealant was applied. So I added some some-leveling Dicor.

If we had to do it again, we'd buy the exact same trailer, but without the Lippert remote control and Lippert electric jacks.

Outdoors RV is very very good. I used to own the BackCountry model before going to my current toy hauler. One of the main reasons I bought the Desert Fox (Northwood) toy hauler is because of my great experience with the Outdoors RV trailer I had. I've had my current trailer for a little while now and still think the Outdoors RV I had showed better craftsman ship. I say GO FOR IT!!! You will not be disappointed with that company at all.

OutdoorsRV is owned by Northwood MFG, they produce Nash, Arctic Fox, Wolf Creek campers. These are some of the best units out there in my opinion. I owned a Wolf Creek slide in truck camper and any issues that came up (small issues with interior due to cold temps) they shipped replacement pieces up the a shop of my choosing and covered it all under warranty. I would have no hesitations with a product from OutdoorsRV and they are getting pretty popular up here in Alaska as well.