Dutchman Kodiak 201QB question ??

[Snomas]

My DW and I are scaling down and if anyone has a Kodiak 201QB my questions are as follows:

1. quality of chassis and type of framing.
2. quality of cabinets IE: are they wood or pressboard cabinets?
3. are you happy w/ the product in general?
4. Does Dutchman have a good quality reputation ?

[cmack]

I have a Dutchmen 190QB (bought new, built 10/2013) with the fiberglass siding and is basically the same trailer as the 201QB. In the last two years I've replace both LP tank hoses, the sail switch on the furnace, two drawer latches and most recently the shower faucet. No issues with the siding or the frame. It a great size for two people and easy to tow. IIRC it weighed in with full fresh water and gear around 5200 pounds.

The drawers sides are plywood, the drawer fronts & cabinets doors are wood but I think the cabinet frames a MDF. No issues to date with their construction (no warping or sagging).

I'm still a happy camper and this is my second Dutchmen; previous was a Freedom Spirit made by Dutchmen. With that said, Dutchmen is considered low end but in truth all brands are made cheap. You could pay more for other brands that look nicer but aren't really built significantly better.

Find a layout that works for you and get out there camping.

[Bears_Den]

I have a 2014 Dutchmen Kodak 279 RBSL which I bought new. I have never had a problem with the trailer itself. I have had problems with the Advent A/C unit that came with it and the Lieppert slideout motor. The A/C unit had a 1 yr warranty and of course the unit went out in month 15, went back to a Dometic which I had on my other 2 units and never had a problem with. The slide motor also went out after the warranty was up. We’ve been very happy with our Dutchmen Kodak, it’s the manufacturers of the components I’m not happy with.