Quality travel trailer

This one has really gotten our attention. It does not meet all your criteria, but sure seems to be a lotta bang for the buck. Good sized tanks, lots of storage, open floor plan, largish bathroom, lots of big windows, fireplace, 40" TV, all packed into a 30' travel trailer with a GVWR of 7700lbs. And a good warranty to boot.

camp-n-family wrote:
Unfortunately "quality" and "travels trailers" are words that aren't usually found in the same sentence these days. You're better off looking for a trustworthy dealer with a reputable service centre that will look after your issues after purchase. Then again, those are hard to find too.

We were ready to drop $20k on a new trailer this year, after much searching and years of trying to get questions answered we've given up. Just going to upgrade and fix things on current trailer as needed.

shelbyd, check out the Creekside by Outdoors RV .

http://outdoorsrvmfg.com/creekside/

We searched and searched from "all" the Forrest River ones to many others and settled on Keystone and a model named OUTBACK, bought it for 27000 plus tax, 35' 277RL. Two recliners in the rear, faces TV, Couch makes a bed, Booth makes a bed, two slides and closet in the front. Able to get to Bed and open Fridge without opening slides....
We wanted to go back to what we had, F-250 Diesel Ford, but the restrictions and cost on the New diesel's are just too much for us, we pulling with a Toyota Tundra, big V8 and Tow Haul

In my searching for a decent used TT, many of the slideouts I looked at had issues, with either seals, or mechanisms that were out of alignment. With a slide out, all it takes is deploying one time when the trailer is not leveled properly to break something. Every one I saw that had an issue appeared to have been slid out with a crooked trailer. There was one I looked at that for the life of me could not figure out how they could have twisted the frame so much. The bottom was a good 4" out on the one side. How it didn't get bound up when retracting, I will never know. They look like they are great for adding room, but also look like they would be a maintenance nightmare when damaged.

I settled on a Coleman (Dutchman) without slides, and quality is, lets say, adequate, you get what you pay for. Sacrifices have to be made in order to keep weight down, and I can see many many areas that could use improvements, but they would add both cost and weight. I had looked, and tried to buy, a 2003 KZ with the two slideouts, and quality was OK, the floor was soft, and one side of the slideout on the side had interior damage, probably from being hit while retracted, the one side was knocked off, but aside from that, everything else appeared to be in pretty good shape considering it was 13 years old. I just hope the Coleman looks that good in 13 years.

I also looked at a newer KZ (Keystone Outback) A 2011 250RS model of the same design, and quality there was about the same, saw no damage or worn items inside, but could easily tell it was stored outside as many of the plastic parts were sun stroked hard. From what I saw in those KZ, if you can afford one, I would look at those, they seem to be well made, I just couldn't afford the second one I looked at, I wanted it, but it was well above my price range. IT is still at the dealer, unsold as I type this too. Sunnyside RV if you want to see it.

IMHO they are all just a role of the dice. This comes from the personal experience of owning a problem free entry level Springdale for 5 years and trading for a (top quality :R) Nash that has been back to the shop 8 times!! If I were to buy another of any brand I would pay most attention to the manufacturer warranty and Dealer rep and shop.

Alabama Jim wrote:
Reading post daily and it seems there is a daily post about problems with a slide out. I would fear trouble if I were to buy one.

I read posts daily of people that have problems with their water pump. Does that mean you shouldn't buy a RV that has a water pump?

Of course not. What it means is someone had a problem and is looking for advice (stuff happens). Exactly what this forum is for. If everyone that didn't have a problem with their water pump, slideout, awning, refrigerator or whatever, posted on a daily basis that they "Didn't Have A Problem with ...", this forum would be inundated with useless information. However, then you would have a valid comparison of problems vs. non-problems. The fact that something shows up; means nothing. Slideouts show up about as often as water pumps, awnings, water heaters, refrigerators, batteries, converters, air conditioners, and a whole bunch of other stuff (the list is endless).

The point being, stuff happens.

Unfortunately "quality" and "travels trailers" are words that aren't usually found in the same sentence these days. You're better off looking for a trustworthy dealer with a reputable service centre that will look after your issues after purchase. Then again, those are hard to find too.

Lynnmor wrote:

shelbyd wrote:
What to do. May have the keep old reliable.

I had a Sunline, believe me, keep it if you can. All the convenience items that a new trailer might offer ain't worth the aggravation you will have.

A big X2

After much debating and researching we traded our 2006 Sunline T-2075 in for an 2016 Arctic Fox. We just wanted a little more room.

Well the Arctic Fox can not hold a candle to the superior workmanship in our old Sunline. The new AF is a good trailer as far as most of the materials used, but has been a fixer-upper before we even started camping with it. Most of the issues due to poor workmanship during the assembly should have been caught and fixed before it left Northwood's facilities. Quality control during construction is woefully lacking. :R

Unfortunately and regrettably so, past and present Sunline owners know, Sunline went out of business in late 2006. :(

By the way, our Sunline was never back to the dealers in 10 years, not even once for any adjustments or repairs. I just performed routine maintenance that all RVs require and replaced normal wear items like tires, brakes, etc. I did replace the air condition after 8 years. That was it. ;)

Reading post daily and it seems there is a daily post about problems with a slide out. I would fear trouble if I were to buy one.