Nash 25C or Lance 2185 Travel Trailer?

brulaz wrote:

Nancy and Dave wrote:

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Question for the Nash people-why are the vents in the floors? Do you have a problem with this? The Creekside and Lance both have them in the walls. We had a Nash previously and they were constantly filling with dirt, sand, etc. We have 3 boys so the idea of stronger and tougher is appealing, but this bothers us a lot.
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I'm surprised that Creekside model doesn't have floor vents. Are they all like that? The Outdoors RV Timber Ridge definitely does.

Our creekside certainly does have vents in the floor.

Those are some good choices. And I was in a position to by my next trailer today it would be an Outdoor RV Creekside or Timber Ridge.
Timber Ridge 270 BDHS
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Creek Side 27bhs

After going to the last show my choice would be for the Creekside. These are also true 4 season TT.

Majja

thorsmitersaw wrote:
...Is there any sort of toy hauler comparable to the Nash/Arctic Fox? I saw the Desert Fox but without a dividing wall and etc, it seems sort of just like all the other weekend warrior sort of trailers. Maybe Northwood would just custom extend their frame out the back on a Nash a bit to Accommodate two dirtbikes for me...? I cant go without my toys but it seems most of them are not really 4season or meant to be used a whole lot. As in full timing. I can not see another option though for bringing along 2 moto's other than putting them in the bed (which I find dangerous and risky)

Do the Cruiser RV trailers have the same sort of ruggedness, off road, boondocking rep the northwood trailers do?

Lance is in the process of developing a lightweight toyhauler. So far, they've shown a prototype at one RV show. Here is a link to a discussion of toyhaulers on the Lance Owners of America website: Lance Toyhauler Clicky

Bruce

Hey gmwphoto ---how's about sharing the info with all of us?

I'd tend to agree with the previous poster about better heat distribution and saving on cupboard space etc with the vents in the floor.

And we have a Nash 25C waiting for us at a dealer in Mesa Arizona which we will be picking up just after Christmas ----and I never even thought a thing about the dirt etc from my kids falling down the vents! There will def be a no-shoe rule in the new camper!

Mary Kay

I will try to unblock that feature now.

Thank you

Lance uses a special model of Atwood heater that allows for up to 9 heating ducts to run off the main unit.

WoodGlue

Nancy and Dave, I have some links and thoughts to share with you, I tried to send you a PM, but you have that feature blocked.

Nancy and Dave wrote:

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Question for the Nash people-why are the vents in the floors? Do you have a problem with this? The Creekside and Lance both have them in the walls. We had a Nash previously and they were constantly filling with dirt, sand, etc. We have 3 boys so the idea of stronger and tougher is appealing, but this bothers us a lot.
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Many of the larger 4 season trailers we looked at have vents in floor. Perhaps when the under-belly is enclosed (and heated), it's easier to run the heating vents down there and saves cupboard space above. For us, it's a plus, especially if they use larger, insulated vents and straighter runs, giving you get better heat distribution. (But our kids are grown up).

The same applies to A/C, by the way. Bigger, more insulated vents and straighter runs, give better cold air distribution. The Lance doesn't have ducted A/C though.

I'm surprised that Creekside model doesn't have floor vents. Are they all like that? The Outdoors RV Timber Ridge definitely does.

Curious to see replies to above. I am also looking at these three for the ability to use folded up bunks for storage. I am hoping to check them out at the Pomona RV show.

Am also looking at the trailers below for similar floorplan and length. Trying to stay as short as possible while getting walk around queen bed and inside bike storage. Any reason not to consider these too?

http://www.kz-rv.com/spree-connect/C231BHS.html

http://www.kz-rv.com/spree/240BHS.html

Jayco 23M http://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/jay-feather-ultra-lite/floorplans-specs

Hi Everyone,

This is our first post to this site. We are also looking at the Lance 2185, Nash 25C, as well as the Creekside 23BHS. They definitely have advantages and disadvantages.

Question for the Nash people-why are the vents in the floors? Do you have a problem with this? The Creekside and Lance both have them in the walls. We had a Nash previously and they were constantly filling with dirt, sand, etc. We have 3 boys so the idea of stronger and tougher is appealing, but this bothers us a lot.

Also for Nash 25C owners- does anyone find the length difficult for maneuvering in smaller campsites? We like to dry camp when the weather's nice and some campsites are quite small.

Lance people-has anyone has problems with the ground clearance and lighter axle?

Creekside peeps- do you have regrets on the smaller slide?

We're going to the Tacoma RV show on Oct 11 and want to make a decision by then. We plan to bring the new trailer up to the ski hills this winter.

Any owners of these models, we'd love to hear from you.

Thanks for any input,
Nancy and Dave
Surrey
BC