Starcraft AR-One...no bathroom sink?

AuntEthel wrote:
We are thrilled to be the 'new to us' owners of a Jayco 17C. It is exactly what we wanted -something towable with our Explorer, reasonably priced, comfortable sleeping for the three of us, and most importantly a bathroom/shower. I almost forgot what started this thread....a sink in the bathroom! :)

We picked it up at the dealer in Indiana on Holy Thursday and headed to Myrtle Beach! We spent a few night the Myrtle Beach State Park and then a few nights at the James County Park in Charleston.

I know it's not customary to take an 1,800 mile Maiden Voyage, but sometimes ya just gotta do it! We can't wait to hit the road again, but mostly likely a little bit closer to home.

After reading your original post I was going to suggest Jayco's Export line. The Starcraft AR One was the first Hybrid I considered, but the Jaycos just offered more for very little weight gain, and their reputation and warranties were better than everyone elses. We have had our 17Z for a year now and absolutely love it!!

We are thrilled to be the 'new to us' owners of a Jayco 17C. It is exactly what we wanted -something towable with our Explorer, reasonably priced, comfortable sleeping for the three of us, and most importantly a bathroom/shower. I almost forgot what started this thread....a sink in the bathroom! :)

We picked it up at the dealer in Indiana on Holy Thursday and headed to Myrtle Beach! We spent a few night the Myrtle Beach State Park and then a few nights at the James County Park in Charleston.

I know it's not customary to take an 1,800 mile Maiden Voyage, but sometimes ya just gotta do it! We can't wait to hit the road again, but mostly likely a little bit closer to home.

the AR-One line is a super lightweight, stick and tin trailer.
when you go that light, it's bound to have some issues.

it's made to be an entry-level trailer, but Starcraft has had a great reputation for quality work and standing behind their warranty.
the vast majority of Starcraft owners are happy owners.

The Starcraft HTT line that built Travel Stars and it's sister the Antiquas shutdown during the recession. Jayco, the owner, started building them at the Jayco plant. Soon after Jayco came out with the AR-One which a very basic model, and the middle of the line Launch, and kept the Travel Star, the Antiqua was dropped.
Last I heard Jayco reopened the Starcraft plant and has started building some TT's there.

Oh, dear! So sorry things turned out badly. Folks who buy new campers normally take a depreciation hit that first year or so, but 50% seems overkill. Did you trade for another camper or just sell it outright? I'm not familiar with the Starcraft, but haven't they been around forever?? I hope this bad situation will not turn you completely off having a camper, whether PUP, HTT or TT. There are some great memories just waiting to be made. Hope you can move on past this to something that will work for you.

Update on our Starcraft AR-ONE 18FB - After not even owning it for a year we just got rid of it. Problem after problem....the table, a leak, nails/staples popping through, the tent completely detached. The worst was the fact that it had a depreciation of almost 50% in less than one year. No more Starcraft for us.

I'm surprised! There appears to be a cabinet or some such in the bathroom area....why not have a small vanity with a sink?? Can't be that much more weight or $. In any event, it appears you're outa luck. Have you looked at the ROO/Shamrock 17. I have not checked any weight info, but it's a nice hybrid with 2 beds and a real, honest-to-goodness bathroom complete with sink. Has a dinette, but no sofa. Might be worth a peek.

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person on the planet who does not appreciate the idea of toothbrushing, applying makeup, contact lens prep in the kitchen sink.....that is just one of the reasons we have a real bathroom. I would keep looking.

My 14 ft has no bathroom sink - it does have a shower stall, toilet, and mirror. We always keep a rubbermaid/sterolite type basin in the kitchen sink for washing dishes. Food prep gets the stainless sink - I just think I can keep it more sanitary than a rubber basin. When teeth are brushed, spit goes in a cup and that is poured down the toilet, or else is teeth are brushed in the campground bathroom.

I am just happy that teeth are brushed.

I have 1400lb ccc in a superlight stripped down starcraft travel star sport 21rbh. The unit weighs 4400lbs loaded heavy and ready to camp. The gross weight is 5000lbs and is ideal for any 6000lb plus tow rated vehicle. Sure they ridgeline could tow it, but would have to watch all weights of occupants, lack of wdh, and all gear. They need to start building these units again, not single axle stripped of bathroom sink debaucheries.
Enough beds for 6 to sleep comfortably, rear, lower side, and front clothes storage. Pantry for food up top, bath towels go on the bottom. Baby sleeps on the side tent, 4 year old on the lower rear bunk, extra guest on the upper bed.

We bring bikes, stollers, canoes, etc, don't attempt that with anything less than 3/4 ton.

I have a 2012 Starcraft AR-One 18FB. We have been very happy with it. There is no sink in the bathroom, but it does have a nice size tub and linen closet. We have no problems using the kitchen sink.

In the front of the trailer is a full size bed (self contained). This is the bed where my husband and I sleep quite comfortably. There are cabinets overhead and two windows; one on each side. The kitchen has everything we need and with a few minor modifications as seen on a different forum, I manage extremely efficiently.

The table is the absolute worst. I am about to contact Starcraft, as I am still under warranty, because the legs are garbage and keep bending. I brought it back to the dealer and the mechanic assured me he replaced the brackets. I went to put the table in the upright position yesterday and the brackets, both of them, again bent severely. My husband wants to place them completely with the ones that get drilled into the floor and go up and down.

The fold out bunk/hybrid bed is where my son sleeps. He loves it. No problems with heat, cold, bugs anything. We fitted the windows and under the bed with reflectix and he loves it.

That's our 18FB in a nutshell. Compared to some of the others out there in it's weight class and price point, it's the best for the money.