Smaller Trailer Suggestions
Hi folks,
We're a fairly 'active' family of 4 that is very involved in kids sports, so we're not going to be using a trailer much throughout the year (likely 6 times per year).
We have a 2010 Ford F-150 that can tow just shy of 10,000lbs.
We went looking at trailers this past weekend and have narrowed down to 3 models and I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts/comments/warnings about these:
1. 2015 Viking 17BH - We really liked the layout of this model and the bunks for the kids. Sinks look normal (plenty of room for doing dishes and clean-up, etc.) and overall a good layout. Only real concern was the age/price of the unit - $18,000 and comes with a 90 day warranty as the unit is used.
2. 2017 Starcraft 19BHLE - All I can say about this was "wow". Small trailer with an amazing layout and quality workmanship. Only issue we saw was 'baby' sinks in the kitchen which means it's pretty much useless for doing anything with. Price was $20,000 (not bad for brand new) and comes with a 2 year warranty
3. 2017 Wildwood 201BHXL - Although this is the larger model, it's our least favorite as it appeared "cheap". One nice feature is this unit had an oven (not that that's a deal breaker) and the Murphy bed moves up and out of the way during the day, so there's more room to sit/read/etc. The big turn-off was how cheap this unit felt and compared to the other 2 units that were "loaded", everything here was an 'add-on' for more money. Price was $24,000 (plus all the extra's we'd need - A/C, etc.) and has a 1 year warranty.
I've done some research on-line on the three models and I'm seeing a lot of issues/recalls with Wildwood trailers, which is pushing this one to the lower end of our list unless the dealer is willing to negotiate and throw in the extras the other trailers had for free.
I'd love your opinions/thoughts on these 3 trailers... Have you ever owned one, what you thought of it, what you liked/disliked... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
We're a fairly 'active' family of 4 that is very involved in kids sports, so we're not going to be using a trailer much throughout the year (likely 6 times per year).
We have a 2010 Ford F-150 that can tow just shy of 10,000lbs.
We went looking at trailers this past weekend and have narrowed down to 3 models and I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts/comments/warnings about these:
1. 2015 Viking 17BH - We really liked the layout of this model and the bunks for the kids. Sinks look normal (plenty of room for doing dishes and clean-up, etc.) and overall a good layout. Only real concern was the age/price of the unit - $18,000 and comes with a 90 day warranty as the unit is used.
2. 2017 Starcraft 19BHLE - All I can say about this was "wow". Small trailer with an amazing layout and quality workmanship. Only issue we saw was 'baby' sinks in the kitchen which means it's pretty much useless for doing anything with. Price was $20,000 (not bad for brand new) and comes with a 2 year warranty
3. 2017 Wildwood 201BHXL - Although this is the larger model, it's our least favorite as it appeared "cheap". One nice feature is this unit had an oven (not that that's a deal breaker) and the Murphy bed moves up and out of the way during the day, so there's more room to sit/read/etc. The big turn-off was how cheap this unit felt and compared to the other 2 units that were "loaded", everything here was an 'add-on' for more money. Price was $24,000 (plus all the extra's we'd need - A/C, etc.) and has a 1 year warranty.
I've done some research on-line on the three models and I'm seeing a lot of issues/recalls with Wildwood trailers, which is pushing this one to the lower end of our list unless the dealer is willing to negotiate and throw in the extras the other trailers had for free.
I'd love your opinions/thoughts on these 3 trailers... Have you ever owned one, what you thought of it, what you liked/disliked... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
