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elsique
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Aug 07, 2017

Which Brand Light Weight TT to buy?

So now we are looking to upgrade to a new TT and I see many complaints about almost every brand. So how do I know which is the best brand to consider? (has to be 1/2 ton towable)
Having experience with two different TT's (Coachman and Rockwood), I know they are all going to have some problems (especially with slides and leaks).
I am seeing all kinds of negatives with companies not standing behind warranty and articles/comments that some brands are just junk.

We are looking at Keystone Bullet or Outback, Forest River Wildwood and maybe a Jayco White Hawk. Even saw an Innsbruk of interest.

What advice do you have to help me do my research before we make a purchase?
  • I usually only give buying advice to newbies BUT in your situation, being experienced RVers, I would only suggest looking at your local dealers stock and examine the model you might want to buy. Then you know the potential problems upfront eg. drawers that don't work/fit, etc.
  • Avoid anything made by Thor (of any vintage) and anything made by Forest River in the last few years.

    As amazing as it may seem, Forest River is actually about to beat Thor in the "Race to the Bottom" regarding quality control. Thor's customer abuse whoops I mean "service" (cough cough) is still the absolute nadir of the industry.