Too good to be true--$13,850 for new Starcraft 24RLS

MissouriBird wrote:
What is the quality level of Starcrafts? Lower or higher than a Jayco Jay Flight, which is what we have now?

Starcrafts are roughly equal to the same trim level of Jayco. In this case, however, you are comparing an ultralite StarCraft to a Jayflight. Those are not equal comparisions. The ultralight will have cheaper, lighter frame and components, less features inside, a smaller axle, smaller tires, less cargo carrying capacity, etc.

downtheroad wrote:
Wow...that really is a " ultra lite ". It is over 29 feet and about 6000 lbs GVWR. Very reasonable price.
We have a new trailer on order that is 30 feet and it comes in at 10,000 lbs GVWR....similar floor plan.(and it costs A Lot More!)

They certainly have found a way to cut weight and cost.

If you look at the pathetic, tires, brakes and axles on the "ultra lite" you will know the reason for the rating.

We bought a 2016 Starcraft 24rls last April for 24K. It's the 4th new RV we've owned, so we have some experience with quality. I'd say Starcrafts are average quality. I've had to fix a few minor things, mainly leaky water pipes. It does have some annoying floor squeaks (more like squawks). The dealer had advised me to bring it in when I get back home.

My wife wishes it had the optional theater seats in the rear instead of the jack knife sofa. I like the sofa myself.

But here's the thing about these ultra lights - the cargo weight on mine is limited to 924 lbs. Believe me you can only carry the bare minimum of what you need. We have to buy food when we get where we're going. I have to leave most tools at home. I keep a 1 gal jug of water in the bath for flushing on the road. You get the idea.

The upside is I can easily tow this 6250 GVWR trailer with my 1/2 ton truck.

Bottom line - it's all a trade-off.

A local dealer has that one at 27,000 msrp.

The 24RLS is $22K at Katy Tx CW. I agree with misprint.

Scale it.

my 29 foot Coachmen, both tags say mine is 7,500 pounds. but scales Empty at 8,300.

price and weight are SALES TOOLS... get it in writing (Both). before putting any money down..

MIS PRINT!

nice setup but I think I prefer the 22 bud. larger shower/tub and no slide to mess up, etc. very close to the general layout of my Ascend 17RD
bumpy

Wow...that really is a " ultra lite ". It is over 29 feet and about 6000 lbs GVWR. Very reasonable price.
We have a new trailer on order that is 30 feet and it comes in at 10,000 lbs GVWR....similar floor plan.(and it costs A Lot More!)

They certainly have found a way to cut weight and cost.

Link to Starcraft web site featuring this camper with floor plan and specs: Click here.

YouTube video: Click here.

Another video: Click here.

Actually, for that price, I don't think you can go too wrong. The floor plan is very similar to my Outback, and my Outback is 35 feet long!

We had a Starcraft Pop-Up (or first camper), and was as a good one. We had it 6 years.