I'm seriously looking at a 2015 OUTBACK 277RL. This is a used unit with an asking price of $26,745 which sounds pretty high.I would love to hear from other Outback owners about overall quality, problems to look for and opinion on price. We may sit down with them on Friday to see what deal we can make.

I've always liked the Outback. If I ever get another TT, would seriously look at those.It looks like new prices are around 40k.

we have an outback 295RE we bought new in 2010. Have logged over 30K miles with it, camp in it at least 90 days each year, often with two grandkids and DD, SIL.Overall, it has held up very well. everything still looks almost like new, have had zip troubles with it, no repairs. We did do some upgrades based on our camping needs and desires.the ONE thing we did toss pretty quick was the original mattress. probably no different than any TT mattress. NOt to our liking, and given how many days we use it, we installed an Air Dream air over coil spring mattress like in our sofa sleeper.Tows very nice, IMHO whomever did the design either (a) is a camper or (bO ran it by campers since things are useable. Even with the dual slides IN we can get tosink, stove, microwave, fridge, dinette, bathroom, bedroom. We saw lots of trailers where one couldn't even get to the bathroom with the slides IN. Easy to stop at a rest stop for lunch, rest, etc. OR in a few cases when we wanted to leave early in the AM, pull in the slides before bed and quick breakfast and we are on our way.Is it a top of the line trailer?? No, but still very nice.We've met many other outback owners and so far the majority have been very happy with the trailer.

We love our 312bh. The price on yours is high, especially used. Ours was 23k new from Pete's rv

We have a 2012 Outback 277RL (manufactured in June, 2011) that we bought very slightly used in the Spring of 2012. It is perfect for the two of us and the dogs, and we love it. That price does seem a little high as, but not too far off if it is in really good shape - we paid about the same for ours ....As far as quality goes, I think the Outbacks are a little better than average, but when you come from boats like we did, most the mid priced trailers use so rather inexpensive construction techniques and materials - but they need to create a function unit at an affordable price.We really haven't had any major problems - mostly cosmetic. The Outbacks with the brown or black front caps have had fading problems due to cheap gelcoat. Luckily, ours is white, so fading is not nearly as noticeable. Our counter tops are Formica with the extruded edges. In the kitchen, the molded edge was not sealed properly, and water got down in there and swelled up the particle board counter top. I was able to get a decent fix that only I notice, but it was disappointing. The only other significant problem were the OEM cheapo tires. We got a TPMS which saved up from major damage when one blew out. They have been replaced with Maaxis LR E tires as the wheels can handle the 80psi pressure.As far as the features of the 277RL that we like and are somewhat limiting:The RL layout is very practical for us with lots of room and the slide out in the bedroom makes for plenty of room there also. The vanity with a folding chairs serves as a computer work desk since we do perform some work while on the road. The huge hanging closest is great.Due the placement of the window over the stove, venting the hood to the outside is very difficult. Since we seldom cook inside, and there is a ceiling vent nearby, this has not been a problem.The TV is all the way at the other end of the living room from the chairs and is difficult for our old eyes to see. We bought each other a 42" TV for Christmas which I will be installing before we head south this winter.The access doors to the storage compartments are relatively small. This means tote containers or milk crate storage boxes do not fit into the opening.Due to the all the storage being in the front of the trailer, the tongue weight is relatively heavy for an 8500 lb trailer - has to be over 1000 lbs. While this means the trailer tows nice a straight without sway, it does put a lot of weight on the hitch and tow vehicle. A good electric jack is highly recommended.The rear hitch receiver is a little flimsy, but we had it reinforced and welded to the bumper as we haul a 100 lb inflatable boat on a rear platform. The single air condition is barely adequate when it gets good and hot. We seldom travel during the summer - mostly winter trips south, and northern trips in the fall, so hasn't been a big problem, but if we were down south in the summer we would want a bedroom unit added.We use the outside galley all the time, but when we got it, it had no ventilation, and the stove rusted up pretty bad. Some good vent holes solved that problem.Good luck, I think you will love it!You may also want to check out The Outback Owners Forum

kevden wrote:We love our 312bh. The price on yours is high, especially used. Ours was 23k new from Pete's rvTotally different animal in the three year difference.New ones now MSRP over $40K...

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camperforlife
Explorer
May 11, 2016
TSeck wrote:
We've had ours for several years and really enjoy it. No problems so far.

Happy for you, just make sure you''ve got the required muscle to pull it! And don't reply on the dealer to make that assessment.

Not a problem there, we have an '11 GMC Sierra 2500HD. I added a Progressive Industries hardwired EMS-HW30C last week. I also added an under body sewer hose holder. Since we have 3 tanks I needed the extra hose storage. So far it has been a wonderful trailer, pulling out Thursday for Ashville.
TSeck
Explorer
May 11, 2016
We've had ours for several years and really enjoy it. No problems so far.

Happy for you, just make sure you''ve got the required muscle to pull it! And don't reply on the dealer to make that assessment.
boblinfoto
Explorer
May 10, 2016
wanderingbob wrote:
There is an Outback Forum !I think its outbackers .com
Yeah, but heaven forbid you should forget your password, because resetting it won't happen regardless of the email they say to expect. Most posts are more than 3 years old, and the new administrator apparently is asking for money for membership.
camperforlife
Explorer
Jan 18, 2016
jerem0621 wrote:
Beautiful trailer! Congrats!

The first mod I would suggest is a power tongue jack... About a 3-4K unit....will make hitching up a breeze.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

LOL....I have an Atwood 80718 in the deal. That's the first thing I told the salesman when I sat down to work out the deal.
ktmrfs
Explorer II
Jan 18, 2016
Cougars and outbacks share some very similar plans/layouts/models etc. I believe that one reason there are so many similar brands from Keystone is to give different dealers different "brands" to sell.
jerem0621
Explorer II
Jan 18, 2016
Beautiful trailer! Congrats!

The first mod I would suggest is a power tongue jack... About a 3-4K unit....will make hitching up a breeze.

Thanks!

Jeremiah
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 18, 2016
Congrats on your find. I think you'll find the Cougar to be very dependable and very comfortable too. It's a good choice.

You do know that Cougars and Outbacks are both Keystone products. That makes them cousins you know? All the "models" under Outback are brothers and sisters. All the "models" under Cougar are brothers and sisters. But their grandpa is "Keystone". And his daddy is "Thor Industries."

So ... welcome to the family! .... cousin!
Click here for the Thor Industries Family line of campers.
Kevin_O_
Explorer
Jan 18, 2016
Very nice! Best of luck with it!
ktmrfs
Explorer II
Jan 16, 2016
we have friends with cougars, IMHO they are very very comparable to an outback. Big thing is you found what you wanted. Congrat's
camperforlife
Explorer
Jan 16, 2016
Well our search for the Outback has taken quite a turn. We were ready to sit down and negotiate and stumbled upon a very gently used 2014 Keystone Cougar 31RKS that was traded for a park model. Long story made short, its coming home next Saturday. I was thinking about upgrading my hitch for some time and pulled the trigger on the Blue Ox Swaypro.

Here are a couple pics:

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