Starcraft AR-One TT

We bought a used 2006 StarCraft 2600 BH in 2009 and when we bought it there were no signs it had ever been camped in. There was no dust on the AC filter, the rims still had the factory stickers, there was plastic on the toilet, blue tape on the drawers in the fridge, and the TP holder and towel racks were still in a package in the drawer. I did a title search and found out it was a repo. Whoever bought it new only had it 3 months.

We keep it parked on a seasonal site when we’re not pulling it, so believe me, it’s gotten a lot of use. We’ve had it 5 summers and have probably spent between 70-80 nights in it each summer. The only things I’ve ever had to repair were a vent cover in the bathroom where a limb fell on it, the anode in the water heater last spring, and a plastic piece on the canopy rail that broke…that’s it. There’s not a lot of room in it because it doesn’t have a slide-out, and with the grandkids getting bigger we’ve pretty much outgrown it, which is why we’re upgrading this summer. That and we’re planning on taking a lot more extend trips.

If StarCraft had the floor plan we like I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one—entry level or not. We’ve settled on a Jay Flight 33 RLDS which a lot of people also call an entry level camper. But, what we found while shopping over the last couple years is with a lot of the campers NOT considered “entry level” you’re paying extra for what we call “foo-foo”. Polished brass plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and handles on cabinets, “upgraded trim”, glass doors on storage compartments…that sort of thing. That stuff is nice, and I don’t mean to dog anybody’s camper if they have those amenities, but they’re just not important to us.

I’ve never had any qualms about the quality of our StarCraft. It’s held up well for all we’ve put ours through.

We've had an AR-One going on 3 years. Yes, it is entry level. But, yes, it has everything we need. My idea of camping is spending time outdoors NOT watching tv or cooking on an outdoor kitchen nicer than the one in my house.
In the two full years of camping, we've had one small problem. The propane hose from the tank to the regulator has an excess flow valve that wasn't working right and was starving the water heater and stove. A $25 hose, for which the dealer reimbursed us for, and that was it!
I know others who love their AR-One as well. quality is good for what you pay for, it is light, small and convenient.

newman fulltimer wrote:
Westend these newer cabinets are thinner and built cheaper than yours.

I had/have more important considerations than cabinet construction, like the frame and running gear.
I understand your point about the quality of the fixtures, though. I haven't been in any RV that has anything but laminated particle board for cabinet carcasses. FWIW, I built my own out of Cedar frames and plywood.

Westend these newer cabinets are thinner and built cheaper than yours.

Tanks are VERY small-hope he plans on camping at full hook-up camp grounds, or he has a large tote tank. It's an entry level trailer, so he'll need to be very careful with everything. Tell him to keep an eye on plumbing connections and cabinets that might wiggle loose - take tools. With that being said, he's off the ground and will hopefully have fun camping in it!

We have owned a Starcraft tt for almost a year and love it. No major issues that weren't handled promptly by warranty service. Starcraft has been around for many years and is now owned by Jayco who is a respectable manufacturer as well.If your friends purchased a 2014 model they will have a 2 year warranty which is not offered by many companies.

My Starcraft will turn 43 next month. Discuss.

Bare bonees small tanks but starcraft quality seen one a year old cabinets were falling apart