What is the best Travel Trailer?

[vandeman17]

@92xj

[noffles]

Take a look at Outdoors RV, they are "4 seasons" trailers. I haven't had any issues with mine so far and it has been used heavily since buying new in Sept 2017, including living in it in the mountains during winter. The construction quality seems to be better and they are pretty well insulated and usually come equipped with a freshwater tank heater and the furnace is ducted underneath to keep water from freezing. Although anything below 20F is a fight.

[jrebel]

After this post, we ended up buying a 2012 Starcraft 256bh model and we have really enjoyed it.  It was a 4 season trailer and has proven to work very well in all weather conditions.   

With that said.....we now have property with a cabin and community lake so we are going to sell the trailer....if anyone is interested.....because we just won't use it any more.


Don't be affraid to buy used...you will save a ton of money.  They lose so much money the minute you drive them off the lot.  Look for one that was stored under cover or inside.  Sun is worse on roofs than water / snow (within reason).  Make sure they were winterized yearly and overal taken care of. 

[kirkl]

Trailers are all poorly built in my opinion, we had a cheaper one before we upgraded and had one issue with it that was quickly fixed, our new fancy one i had about 10 thinkgs that needed fixed after hunting season finished.

[Stein]

The best trailer is the one your hunting buddy owns.

[trophyhunt]

I’ve heard one opinion of Jayco, anyone else have expirence with that brand?

[jrebel]

I’ve heard one opinion of Jayco, anyone else have expirence with that brand?

Jayco is one name of a many that is manufactured / owned by Thor industries.  Starcraft is another one of their brands.  Look at a Jayco and a starcraft and they are built the exact same in most cases. 

Google thor trailers, jayco, starcraft or lloyd bontrager.  Very interesting really. 

[trophyhunt]

I see that there are a ton of Jayco trailers for sale, not sure if that’s good or bad?

[Craig]

bought a 2018 27' Winnebago travel trailer. Works great. We do a lot of winter camping at white pass for 4-6 days at a time for snowboarding. never had a problem with tanks freezing or anything yet. No complaints yet.

[baker5150]

Take a look at Outdoors RV, they are "4 seasons" trailers. I haven't had any issues with mine so far and it has been used heavily since buying new in Sept 2017, including living in it in the mountains during winter. The construction quality seems to be better and they are pretty well insulated and usually come equipped with a freshwater tank heater and the furnace is ducted underneath to keep water from freezing. Although anything below 20F is a fight.

IIRC Outdoors RV are part of the Arctic Fox/Northland brands

[baker5150]

I’ve had a couple TT. All have issues and are poorly made imho

Best I’ve seen fit finish and quality is Northland brands.
Especially for True 4 seasons.

[JWEBB]

I see that there are a ton of Jayco trailers for sale, not sure if that’s good or bad?

I’ve checked out a few. They seem decent for the price but in my opinion they are built a lot cheaper than a lot of other brands.

[trophyhunt]

What is the story with keystone trailers? looking at a cougar model, looks nice.

[92xj]

I had been researching for the last year on a TT purchase.
We had some requirements we were not willing to skimp on with a baby and 2 year, so we were very selective in floor plan as well as build quality.  What I found in all my research was that OutdoorsRV is the highest quality, I feel like.  Next in line (in our price range) in no order seemed to be Lance and Keystone.  I was only researching trailers that are framed out of aluminum and fiberglass siding.  I did not want wood frame and aluminum siding.  One thing I do know is that no matter what, at some point you will have a water issue.  I do not want a water issue with wood.
OutdoorsRV have great floor plans but they are high priced trailer!
Even used, if you can find one, are higher than most anything else new.
Once I figured this out and knew that I had to stay within our budget, my search went to the Keystone Cougars.
We ended up finding a new one, that fit the bill of all out needs and desires a few weeks ago and made the purchase.
It had the largest fresh water tank for the length we wanted (besides OutdoorsRV)
True four season with enclosed bottom, heat ducted underneath, plus heat pads all on the tanks. Full size bunk beds so the kids can grow into them and also full grown adults can easily fit and roll around.  I am amazed how big they are.  I believe the mattress size is a full.  Bath tub for washing the baby for the next year or two.
I enjoy it so far, and look forward to many trips in it this year.
You will also find reviews that say they are horrible, but you will find those same reviews for every travel trailer brand.  I feel like the people that complain go into the travel trailer world without the right mental mindset of things will break and go down and need fixing, even on a brand new unit.  I had that mindset at the beginning but then switched after long research and camping with fols that own their own travel trailer. 
I would recommend the keystone cougar and if you ever make it to the tricities, you are more than welcome to come check it out.

[baker5150]

What is the story with keystone trailers? looking at a cougar model, looks nice.

I'm on my second Keystone.

They are decent, but have issues just like all of them.

We went with them again on the second trailer because they offered a roof that wraps down onto the exterior wall, eliminating a major leak point.
They also use thicker aluminum framing (this is 3-4 years ago) than others we found.

I still wouldn't highly recommend them, as we have had issues with cupboard door hinges being cheap, window drains full of caulking, heating ducts that weren't connected, etc.  Basic stuff that should have been caught by quality control in my opinion.
This is with their "High End" Diamond Edition line too.  Supposed to be their Flagship offering at the time.