Does any one have experience with an Outdoors RV? I am especially interested in the Back Country line of trailers. I used to have a Nash made by the same company and really miss it.
Actually Nash is made by Northwood MFG. Outdoor RV is a totally different company that is owned by a relative. Both are located in LaGrande. But to answer your question, Outdoor makes some really decent trailers that rival Northwood products. What I dont know is if they use an in house frame or a Lippert frame. Northwood still uses in house frames.
Ron Nash started ORV when he purchased the old Fleetwood plant in La Grande Or. He no longer has any say in whats going on. It's my understanding that do to a stroke he's not involved much. ORV and NW frames are built in the same frame plant. Other than that the differences are unique to each model and brand. Just watch the videos on both sites about construction and you can see the similarities and differences.
I have a new 20fq, creekside, mountain. Was thinking about hauling it to AK but..... I have been there in a light weight Truck camper, how did it go dragging the trailer the whole way?!!
Note that unlike almost every other brand, the LaGrange firms advertise that their frames are built to handle off-pavement towing. That is impressive -- they would not encourage the customers to tow on dirt roads if the frames were not able to stand up to some significant abuse.
Too bad they don't make a really little trailer! I use my little Fun Finder off pavement, but I have to go really, really slowly (often under 5 mph), even after beefing up the suspension.