TT with rear master bed, front bunkhouse.

[73guna]

Might be upgrading to a larger TT this spring.
I saw the Keystone Outback 301bq and really fell in love with the rear master bed and front bunkhouse.

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2014-Keystone-Rv-Outback-301BQ-111519319

Anyone have a keystone outback in that configuration or another make with a similar layout/
I want to stay away from the front master bed with the partition/tv/storage cabinet at the end of the bed.

[DB_Family]

I purchased our 301 BQ from Holman RV, Cincinnati OH. Price was almost $4K lower than local dealer. Over 50% of their sales are out of state.

[SJS1951]

I'm looking for something similar and am taking a closer look at a Forest River V-Lite 30WTBS. My plan is to not have the bunks installed in the front and use that space as an office. I'll be full-timing for a while and I work from home now, so will need space for a desk, tower and back-up server and small printer. Here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/lt4cutf

[73guna]

We'll, we went to the RV show this past weekend.
I have a couple things working against me however.
My dear wife is not too thrilled about an RV payment and after making a call to the bank that carries the loan on my truck, I find out I owe a couple thousand more then I thought. :S

My plans may be delayed a bit, but Im still looking for feed back and Ill still do my research and plan on a purchase in the fall or next spring.

[Taz_23]

I dont have the 301BQ so I cant really help you there, but dont be afraid to print out your qoute from Lakeshore and take it to a local dealer. Depending on the dealer you may be suprized at their counter offer once they realize you are a serious buyer and have a firm quote.

[73guna]

The wider bunks are a definite plus.

Ive been pricing them and Lakeshore is the least expensive so far, even if you ad the $1100 they quoted me to transport it here.

What did everyone pay for their 301bq?

[DB_Family]

We have a 2012 Outback 301BQ. A lot of times we camp with 4 adults and 4 kids in the trailer. Nice unit...we purchased based upon the rear bedroom layout vs the small front bedroom units. With any trailer luggage space becomes a premium when you have 8-10 staying in the trailer. If serious about 301BQ upgrade to 15K ac. We also upgraded to the teak interior / leather couch. More information is available on Outbackers.com

[Taz_23]

73guna wrote:
What are the differences between the Passport and Outback?
Weight and capacities?

32fb

According to Keystones website it appears the Passport only has one grey water tank and the Outback has two as well as a larger fresh water tank. The trim level is a little higher on the outback. The passport has 28" bunks, the Outback has 34" bunks. The Outback also has a crowned interior ceiling. We looked at both Passports and Outbacks and many others 2 years ago, mainly because of the floor plan We chose the Outback 320BH. The added interior hight as well as wider bunks was a big bonus.

[73guna]

Hey, I really like that Windjammer.
Thanks for the links Dan.

[BUFFALODAN]

http://kz-rv.com/sportsmen/S330BH.html

http://www.forestriverinc.com/TravelTrailers/Wildwood/default.aspx?model=wood&page=floorplandetails&...

http://www.forestriverinc.com/TravelTrailers/Windjammer/default.aspx?model=windjammer&page=floorplan...

[APT]

The dry tongue weight of the Passport Elite 32FB matches your receiver rating tkoden, and will likely go up from there. That would really be pushingmy 1000 pound rating as well.

[ljpel]

We have the 2013 version of this model and have had it almost a year. We have been very pleased with it. The rear tanks are a little harder to get to with the slides open, but not impossible. We have really appreciated the extra room in the master bedroom, there is enough room to dress without having to sit on the bed to put your pants on. We have been pleased with the storage, except for the wardrobe in the front is too short for our teenager's shirts to hang in it. (That would not be a problem if he wasn't adult size.) The one in the back bedroom holds plenty. We found ourselves rarely using the back door and actually ended up placing an extra light weight storage unit in that area, which gives us extra counter space in the bedroom as well as storage in the baskets in it. It is lightweight enough if we needed to get out that door quickly we could move it easily. I think we will be keeping this model until our son is grown and no longer camping with us.

[tkoden]

I am currently towing with an Expedition EL so I will really be pushing my payload capacity. Being so tall really makes it hard for me to sleep comfortably in a standard front bed / rear bunk trailer.

[APT]

I have seen the non-diamond edition Outback 301 for under $23k like this one, but I doubt that would happen on the west coast. And the tongue weight is lower for Outback despite being heavier. I think the Passport Elite line has electric stabilizers standard which are not available on Outback. Outback has 50A/dual AC optional. Compromises. tkoden, what are you towing with? I think either one is 3/4 ton territory.

I like them both. The Passport Elite is more like my current TT which I love and why I like the Diamond edition on the Outback. But I also want the larger fresh/gray tanks!

[tkoden]

According to my local dealer (who only caries the Outback line) the outback is a higher trim level. He rattled off all the extra things that the outback had, most of which the passport had too. The outback is also about 600-800 lbs heaver than the passport which is why I didn't go that route. I am purchasing the Passport 32FB for $25,999 +fees this weekend to give you a price reference.