Outdoors RV trailers
Hey, Outdoors RV owners---I'm trying to make up my mind on the brand of trailer in our future. What do you like about your rig? Quality? Comfort? Warrantee? Insulation and windows good? etc. We kin...
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We seriously considered several of the larger bumper-pull Outdoors RVs (ORV) late last year. The standard 2" walls, double-pane windows, and axle shocks, were big plusses. We spent quite a bit of time looking at the entire line of ORV's at one of their larger dealers. IMO, ORV is a step above the competition in terms of build quality, but certainly not a dramatic step above. As noted on several ORV forums, build and warranty issues (some significant) still occassionally occur.
For those considering the longer bumper-pull ORV's, be aware the vast majority of them ship with 30 amp service with no ability to add a 2nd a/c unit. Although they have excellent insulation qualities, one a/c unit may not be enough if you live in (or plan to travel) to hotter areas. Highly suggest the 50 amp option (which includes 2nd a/c prewire) if you have any inclination to camp in warmer areas with the longer units.
Also, FYI, the ORV's hitch-ball height with the off-road suspension is very high. Witnessed a couple folks hitch up their new OVR's with 8-10" risers that still towed nose-down.
In the end, we didn't go with a ORV. We found a Jayco with a nearly identical floorplan (and length) with electric stabs, 50 amp service, 2nd a/c, and 2-year warranty, all extra cost options (or not available at all) on the ORV, for almost $11k less. Cost aside, we would have preferred the ORV, but one can purchase a lot of additional warranty and nice-to-have aftermarket stuff with $10k-$11k.
For those considering the longer bumper-pull ORV's, be aware the vast majority of them ship with 30 amp service with no ability to add a 2nd a/c unit. Although they have excellent insulation qualities, one a/c unit may not be enough if you live in (or plan to travel) to hotter areas. Highly suggest the 50 amp option (which includes 2nd a/c prewire) if you have any inclination to camp in warmer areas with the longer units.
Also, FYI, the ORV's hitch-ball height with the off-road suspension is very high. Witnessed a couple folks hitch up their new OVR's with 8-10" risers that still towed nose-down.
In the end, we didn't go with a ORV. We found a Jayco with a nearly identical floorplan (and length) with electric stabs, 50 amp service, 2nd a/c, and 2-year warranty, all extra cost options (or not available at all) on the ORV, for almost $11k less. Cost aside, we would have preferred the ORV, but one can purchase a lot of additional warranty and nice-to-have aftermarket stuff with $10k-$11k.
