trailer quality

If you are going used, our Skyline has been trouble free and is a perfect couple’s trailer. Haven’t been made for a few years, but if you could find one that’s been maintained, it would make a possible choice.

Keystone. Jayco, Grand design, Kz, etc. They all use pretty much the same components from the same manufactures. If you compare the models at the same price point you will see the build quality is about the same.Pick your price point and then pick a floor plan that works for you and go with it.

GrandpaKip wrote:

Tvov wrote:
Is there a 22 foot TT design with a "walk around" bed? Most trailers of that size have smallish "double" beds, or fold out couches, or drop down dinettes.

Our 21ft has a U-shaped dinette that drops down to an almost full queen size bed, which we add a 2" foam topper to when we set it up. I love it! We rarely sit in our trailer when camping, so we usually just leave the bed setup all the time.

There are plenty of under 22’ trailers with a walk around queen. Mine is one. That was a requirement when we were looking a few years ago.

Huh, I did not know that. I just haven't seen one in person.

propchef wrote:

goducks10 wrote:
https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/1985/gallery/

This would be my pick. 2022 models are redesigned inside and out.

https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/Whats_New.php

Lance switched to a cheaper frame and went from a torsion axle to leaf springs. They also made a number of changes to the interiors (including battery storage) that they are now reversing. They no longer have stove vents over the cooktops in any of the '22s.

Their prices went up exponentially with these changes. I priced a loaded 2020 Lance 1995 in April of 2020 and it was $39000. They're well over $60k now.
Talk to a Lance dealer and they'll tell you that any trailer ordered now may very likely have differences that are unannounced and unexpected when it is delivered.

I'm not disagreeing or arguing, but I need to understand what you're saying here. Huckbolted frames are no better as far as I know. Nor are torsion axles. I'm not familiar with the other stuff you metioned.

jimbow2 wrote:
Thank You everyone & I have been following each reply....... I have gotten a much more positive idea what to expect and bottom line seems to go used for cost effectiveness....... Also looking at SMALL 5th wheels.... Thanks

Small 5er again look at KZ or the Grand Design or the Jayco or Cougar lines.

jimbow2 wrote:
We are thinking of changing from a high quality truck camper to bumper pull trailer...... can I ask advice of good quality trailers in the 22 foot class with walk around bed..... or maybe ask for those that should stay away from...... I'm assuming when they say ( micro weight, light weight & etc) that they are using less materials & other cutting of stuff to lower weight...... Have a ram dually now...... More interested in strong good quality over light weight...... Thank You

I have a 2022 Rockwood 2109S. It is 22.3 feet. It has a queen bed that you can walk around. As far as quality this is my third Rockwood and I have had no issues with the trailers other than very minor quick fixes.

Thank You everyone & I have been following each reply....... I have gotten a much more positive idea what to expect and bottom line seems to go used for cost effectiveness....... Also looking at SMALL 5th wheels.... Thanks

My 2003 R-Vision 28-foot light weight Trail Cruiser TT was of very good quality because R-Vision was a subsidiary of Monaco Coach. No serious or expensive issues in over 10 years of hard travel from Texas to West coast mountains and thru the Rockies and including outdoor storage lots in very hot Texas and Nevada summers. Cheers

goducks10 wrote:
https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/1985/gallery/

This would be my pick. 2022 models are redesigned inside and out.

https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/Whats_New.php

Lance switched to a cheaper frame and went from a torsion axle to leaf springs. They also made a number of changes to the interiors (including battery storage) that they are now reversing. They no longer have stove vents over the cooktops in any of the '22s.

Their prices went up exponentially with these changes. I priced a loaded 2020 Lance 1995 in April of 2020 and it was $39000. They're well over $60k now.
Talk to a Lance dealer and they'll tell you that any trailer ordered now may very likely have differences that are unannounced and unexpected when it is delivered.

https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/1985/gallery/

This would be my pick. 2022 models are redesigned inside and out.

https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/Whats_New.php