2013 Starcraft AR One 16 bh
I am newbie and we are looking at purchasing our first travel trailer. Looking at a 2013 Starcraft AR One 16 bh - anyone experience with these trailers? We are comparing against some 18/19ft hybrid...
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A couple of things to consider with the AR-ONE 16BH or 15RB. They both have small holding tanks. If you are camping without full hookups you need to use the bath facilities sparingly - black water 9 gal & gray water 15 gal. So if you are going to shower it better be the kind they do in submarines. I always try for full hookups but am going to invest in a "blue tote" just in case. One nice feature is the garden hose attachment for the gray water. You can just run a garden hose to the sewer instead of the 4" stinky slinky - The 9 gal black water will last a long time especially if you use the toilet for just #1 like we do.
The other downside to these trailers is the 13" tires. The tires are very near the weight limit of the trailer so I upgraded to 14" wheels & tires to add a little more safety factor and the larger diameter tires will turn slower at highway speed thus keeping the bearings a bit cooler also. If buying new I would try to negotiate with the dealer on including the 14 inch wheels & tires.
Other than the above, I am pretty happy with the unit but have not used it in real hot weather to see how the window style AC keeps up.
The other downside to these trailers is the 13" tires. The tires are very near the weight limit of the trailer so I upgraded to 14" wheels & tires to add a little more safety factor and the larger diameter tires will turn slower at highway speed thus keeping the bearings a bit cooler also. If buying new I would try to negotiate with the dealer on including the 14 inch wheels & tires.
Other than the above, I am pretty happy with the unit but have not used it in real hot weather to see how the window style AC keeps up.
