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Atlee
Explorer II
Explorer II
Does anyone know if a Skyline travel trailer owners group/forum exists? Or if a Koala TT owners group/forum exists?
Erroll, Mary
2021 Coachmen Freedom Express 20SE
2014 F150 Supercab 4x4 w/ 8' box, Ecoboost & HD Pkg
Equal-i-zer Hitch
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1981_layton
Explorer
Explorer
I know this post is a really older one, but I just bought a 1981 layton by skyline bunkhouse travel trailer, I think it's about 23 or 24 feet long, my God, I couldn't believe how this trailer still looks really good for its age, the previous owner replaced a bunch of stuff, newer toilet, newer ac unit on the roof, newer copper pipes through out the trailer, when you walk inside it looks like the camper was barely even used at all, I hope there is somewhere that owners of skyline trailers have a group somewhere or would love to chat

DerekandSarah
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Explorer
Brand new proud parents of a 2014 Skyline Nomad 188B. As it is just my SO and myself and our puppo, it was everything we wanted in as small a package as we could find. And the season ending clearance discount which knocked the price down 38% helped make our decision!

Unfortunately, winter is already right around the corner up here. So we won't get a chance to experience our new TT for a few months. But after reading this thread, I am positive we made the right choice!

bcpatrick
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Explorer
I just purchased a 1970 Nomad, 19 or 20 foot... Working on getting my replacement title so I can be legal. These forums have been helpful so far. Just tough to find the right niche since the TT is old as dirt but "not quite vintage".

I may have made a mistake in the purchase, because I see a LOT of work in my future, but it was dirt cheap, so I'm just going to roll with it.

So far, I've discovered a rusty fresh water tank, some severed plumbing lines, and a totally rigged up 12v system. However, my kids are over the moon about the camper.

mamika
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Explorer
We bought 2015 Koala only used once been in the shop for two months hope to get it back soon.

BeeDub
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Explorer
Mine is 2001 Skyline Nomad. 13 years old and she's just now starting to need some maintenance. This TT has been awesome!
TV: 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
5.7L V8 Hemi Magnum
heavy duty tow package
TT: 2001 Skyline Nomad, 19ft.
Valley WD hitch, Husky friction sway control

chr_
Explorer
Explorer
As much as I'd like a Skyline forum, I don't think we need one. Most TT problems and solutions transcend brands and manufacturers (Skyline has like a dozen brands all selling the same models). If we just stuck to a Skyline only forum, we'd miss many ideas, and certainly many fixes, as they seem to be one of the most reliable and better built of the mid-priced units. We'd just have fewer problems to complain about.

I also asked the factory for drawings for the rear wall to install a ladder, and they sent me the entire drawing package. You cannot beat that. They also responded to my email about a wiring problem I told them about. So that shows that we don't lack factory support.

If / when I ever upgrade to a newer or larger unit, I will definitely look for skyline first. My travel trailer owning friends all have skylines, and we didn't plan it that way.

I have made a lot of changes but not because of problems, but because the investment in the upgrades were worthy of this trailer and a tribute to it's overall quality.

My only peeves are the undersized (to my specs) 12V main battery cables, and all the sawdust and shavings behind the panels you never see until you take something apart.

A few Hmmm... why did they do that questions, (like putting the water heater at the back of the coach 10 ft away from the shower when it fit perfectly in the bathroom cabinet space you couldn't access easily anyway, (It's there now) and why does the back wall have fiberglass insulation instead of the solid foam like the side walls. (I cut a 4' x 4' hole in it to add a big cargo door.)

Why is the furnace on the curb side when it should be on the other side so it's exhaust isn't under the awning next to the door that should open the other way so it does not hit the awning...
-CHR$
1996 Safari Sahara Edition 35' Diesel Pusher. Just getting the Solar stuff started.

imadarling
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Explorer
1996 Skyline Aljo 2440 here. I love the trailer and I have been impressed with how well it has held up, despite the previous owner's best efforts to let it rot away.

Clajac
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Explorer
Just brought home our 2012 Layton Joey 196. Looked and looked for the right trailer and instantly fell in love with workmanship and quality of materials. Looking forward to camping out as soon as the rains stop. Love to hear from other owners. Clajac

dontexas
Explorer
Explorer
Bruce, we are long time RV'ers and love our Skyline Nomad Joey 260.

We have owned 5 motorhomes, and 2 other TT's before buying our Skyline about 1.5 years ago. It has suited our needs very well. We use it frequently, and stay in it extended periods of time in the summer when we visit the mountains of New Mexico. Pull it with a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with no problems.......
Don & Donna Myers
2012 Nomad Joey 260
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

kmbernstein
Explorer
Explorer
Skyline Koala 2012 21cs owner here......we love ours, and have had no issues. Other than the yahoo group for Koalas, I have found little other direct info or forum. Keep me posted. I'd love to add to it
Me, 1 Great hubby (Tim), Cole the Standard Poodle,
Magic the tiny Bengal Cat
2012 Skyline Koala 21CS
2007 Ford Explorer

nomad297
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Explorer
Congratulations. I am sure you will be happy with it.

Bruce
2010 Skyline Nomad 297 Bunk House, 33-1/4 feet long
2015 Silverado 3500HD LTZ 4x4, 6.0 liter long bed with 4.10 rear, 3885# payload
Reese Straight-Line 1200# WD with built-in sway control
DirecTV -- SWM Slimline dish on tripod, DVR and two H25 receivers

bobscr
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Explorer
New Skyline owner -- Koala 26QI -- Taking it out for first trip this week!
Bob & Debbie
2014 Skyline Koala 26QI
2005 Nissan Titan

nomad297
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Explorer
Why doesn't anybody ever complain about their Skyline? I have yet to see a thread slamming this manufacturer. Maybe that says something about Skyline.

Bruce
2010 Skyline Nomad 297 Bunk House, 33-1/4 feet long
2015 Silverado 3500HD LTZ 4x4, 6.0 liter long bed with 4.10 rear, 3885# payload
Reese Straight-Line 1200# WD with built-in sway control
DirecTV -- SWM Slimline dish on tripod, DVR and two H25 receivers

Ranfin
Explorer
Explorer
New skyline owner...we just purchased a 2014 Layton Joey Select model 272. After a ton of research we went to the St. Louis RV show and made our move. Looking at all the choices at the show we kept coming back to the Layton. It stood out in quality and features. The dealer offered a great price too!

rebelopie
Explorer
Explorer
Here's another happy Skyline owner! We are so pleased with ours, I am not sure what kinds of things I would post in a Skyline only forum.

-TJ
Past:
2001 Alfa Gold GF34RLIKBS
2006 T@B T-16L Towed with 1996 Lincoln Town Car then 2005 Dodge Dakota

Current:
2011 Skyline Nomad 248 towed with 2009 Jeep Commander