My Top 3 Recommended Travel Trailer Brands and Models

Travel trailers are the most popular segment of the RV industry. But it's also the most crowded field of brands to choose from too.

So how do you know which brands and models are the best to buy? Who are the manufacturers of travel trailers that use the best building methods? Have the best customer service? And the best resale value?

This video gives you my top 3 choices for the best overall travel trailer brands to buy. Don't miss it!

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[jordancook]

It’s also worthy of note that these three actually are different brands from totally different parent companies. Many people may not realize that the overwhelming majority of RV “brands” are really just subsidiaries of Thor and Forest River. That’s not to say they’re the same within those parent companies, but in terms of customer service and build quality, the similarities are apparent. The three mentioned have an obvious thing in common, and it’s that they are decidedly not Thor or Forest River. Derive from that whatever you wish, but smaller manufacturers can have their benefits. Grand Design is a subsidiary of Winnebago, Lance a subsidiary of the Rev Group, and Northwood is a truly small company, who is a subsidiary of absolutely nothing. They are of course closely associated with Outdoors RV. It used to be there were many small RV manufacturers. I remember when Thor was a fledgling Ontario, CA based company making oddball RVs, and now they dominate the market. Forest River came around and made legitimate junk early on at an affordable price, and now they are controlled by Berkshire Hathaway and also dominate the market, for better or worse is for someone else to decide. But the post-2008 RV landscape has seen an unfortunate trend in that competition is no longer holding large manufacturers accountable. This is a sad reality of monopolies. I would do whatever possible to avoid large manufacturers, but the reality is they make compelling products that can be tempting. All of these three have downsides. Lance trailers have enormous step-ups in the slide and very little kitchen counter space, for example. Many people aren’t fond of Northwood’s dark interiors. I personally despise the Imagine’s hideous cabinetry, but the Reflections are very large and heavy. So you will have to compromise to buy one of these. Still, if quality is your primary focus, you’d be well served to at least consider.

[BradWilson]

For me as a newbie to RV'ing, another draw of a travel trailer is having a vehicle to drive around when I get to the campsite. Whether that's to explore off road, or to go shopping, or whatever, it seems like a nice thing to have.

[ronwest]

I'm a Holiday Rambler guy, Alum frame with rivited alum siding and roof. Don't leak, easy to repair and last forever.

[lindaszymkiewicz]

Thank you for the video. We have a 2017 Lance 2285. NO issues what so ever. Love it. Easy towing because its low to the ground. Made very well. Solid!

[karlabird]

We’ve had our 2017 Arctic Fox (Northwood) 25Y in the Wyoming mountains, the Oregon Coast, the Alaska Highway through Canada for berry picking and salmon fishing in Alaska; oh, and three trips out to western New York during Covid to see our kids. Probably close to 90, 000 miles. It has had several problems: front door and refrigerator doors needed replacing, all the screws come out so we screw them back with better screws, tire/wheel bearing burn up, broken leaf spring and shock. But we still love it. We use it probably 6 months of the year, from spring through fall. I believe we’ve got our money out of it.

We had a Forest River Vibe (2016) that was an abysmal failure immediately: leaks, slides froze, axle incorrectly installed, another Arctic Fox (2011) before that (axle shackle broke, rear kitchen was a disaster on the Alaska Highway. And a little Layton prior to that.

Find a good RV repair facility that you can trust and build a relationship so they will be honest with you.

Offer 80% of sticker and see what they say back.

Have a reliable roadside service set up.

Enjoy the lifestyle!

[robinsyverson]

I have a 2021 Lance model 1995. Love it. I travel 90 percent alone with my dog. Travel 5 months at a time

[lightyearsfromhome]

Just got a 260kvs outdoors blackstone. By far better than my former Autumn ridge and Forrest River.

[johnmann]

I have a 2021 Rockwood 2608. For the price point, very good quality, easily towable lots of amenities.

[reproverebukeexhortevangel]

Has Grand Design improved their plumbing? It seems there have been some units using flex and the wrong fittings causing spewing water under cabinets and underbelly when they pop off. I love their fit and finish work and want to buy one, but we have been hesitant for that reason. Plumbing is a big issue for us.

[BeverlyGagner]

I bought a Lance the first year it came out and I love it 😀

[retiredandroaming]

I was sure that you'd mention Outdoors RV. Sister company to Northwood, they make nicer looking rigs with much nicer interior decor than the Northwood stuff but with similar construction and great insulation and big tanks. They are currently my favorite TT brand.we plan to buy the awesome little R19MKS for our summer travels where we offgrid travel for 5 months each summer up North.

[brianmann]

Great video, thanks. We've been motorhoming for 27 years, just sold our 2nd motorhome and downsizing empty nesters to our 1st travel trailer. 1st spot for me to look is the better quality builders (I know none are perfect), and weeding out the awful builders. With 37 brands it's tough!

I appreciate your summary and the comments below. We plan to buy this fall or next spring, not sure if new or used. Thanks again.

[commonsenseguy]

Curious why Jayco did not make your list... I think its the only brand with safety turn lights like no other... and the theater seats have tables on them... very nice floorplans as well...

[bookbakery]

What do you think of Oliver Travel Trailers in Holenwold Tennessee. Legacy Elite and Legacy Elite II

[largemouthbassman]

Looking into buying the first camper for family get aways. Trying to get best one for 13-15000

[gregglasner]

Hi my wife and I like the lay out and design of the gulf stream, Vista cruiser ERD 19 . What do you think about the Brand. I like your honesty and tips. Thanks Greg

[vickirhodes]

Thanks for the recommendation we bought a Grand Design Imagine in June Good to see you recommend first we ever saw one

[garystinson]

on the inspection, the dealer fixes the problems, doe the inspector come back to check to make they are done, otherwise, how would know the items are fixed

[burtoncarlisle]

Been looking at fiberglass travel trailers, what’s your opinion on Oliver and Escape trailers???

[narrowjay]

What do you think about Jayco Jay Feathers? I'm looking at buying the 22bh model. Just wondering your thoughts.