Cross Roads Brand trailer????????

[KYOUNG]

Is anyone familiar with Cross Roads brand trailer? There is a Cross Terrain model toy hauler for sale locally and I was wondering if it is a quality unit or not. Who made them?



Thanks, Kevin

 

[HBarlow]

Crossroads is a fairly new RV manufacturer in Topeka, IN making lower end trailers. I delivered a few of them to dealers back in the '06 - '07 period. They looked pretty good and were decent trailers but were not what I would consider high quality or all weather units.

 

[Grizzly]

Crossroads is a 3 star rated trailer, which is not too bad, according to RV Consumer Guide. They're made for Snowbirding and are expensive, $72K.



Here's a commentary by RVCG about Crossroads;

Crossroads RV is a Thor company, purchased by Wade Thompson's investment company in 2004. Originally opened in 1998, Crossroads has always specialized in towables. Crossroads quickly established a reputation for well-built, quality trailers and fifth wheels, but, after 2000, found itself limited in the low-volume, high-end market.

Although they were making a good product, they were on the verge of going under in 2003 when it was decided to add a "more mainstream" product, the Cruiser. That decision helped turn things around and to inspire industry giant Thor to purchase Crossroads in 2004. Since then, Crossroads has undergone an almost complete makeover. With headquarters in Topeka, Indiana, Thor's version of Crossroads has moved increasingly toward entry-level and mid-priced offerings. Thor claims to have doubled Crossroads' sales during the years between 2005 and 2008 by filling RV niches not being served by other manufacturers.



In addition here's JD Gallant's comments;

I discovered years ago that Crossroads has a very efficient plant and a workforce that produces good workmanship. As much as I've searched though, I haven't found the company innovative in any way except for their bolted together framing. (No welding!) Mostly, they use construction techniques that are wanted by their customer base. It must work for them since they sell a lot of high-quality product with things like aluminum framing, fiberglass skin, rubber roof, and sturdy floor. Well, there's a brand or two made with stick and tin, but I'm sure that's a philosophy weakness: A belief that they can capture more of the entry-level market -- where Crossroads isn't. I've checked them out at the factory and many times at shows and have been amazed at the lack of flaws. However, since Thor took over, my job of finding flaws has gotten easier.



Hope this helps, george

 

[EricBu12]

Hey guys was wondering. . not looking to buy just a nice setup. . how is the Dutchman Infinity? We saw that at the RV show recently and was pretty impressed how it was set up for Washer dryer, front living room and such. . lots of new innovations. . . . saw 1 trailer that the rear area was lifted almost as high as the front room and that made for a storage section from the door to the rear real huge!! Definately a new item. How are these new trailers?

 

[HBarlow]

I haven't seen a Dutchmen in years but they were cheap entry level crap last time I looked.

 

[Troubleshooter]

I've had one of the Crossroads for over five years now and am very impressed with the quality of build and the service for the few things that needed to be fixed under warranty. They do use Lippert frames if that is important to you. (Keep hearing how Lippert is low-quality although haven't had any trouble with mine to date). Dexter axles were on mine as part of a factory "package. "



It is a good 3 or "3-1/2 season" trailer. I know -- we wintered over in it a couple years back. The tanks will freeze once the air temperature gets below 10*F !!!