OK - who makes the best TT??????

[hammersley]

I'm looking at a small under 26 FT TT that we want to use ---BUT NOT like most RV's - we'll only use it to sleep in and will not be setting up like most of you guys... that said I want to know which is the best..... now hopefully this isn't like an oil or transmission ??? but me thinks it might be... ...



And please FANCY and the best - isn't the same IMO... ... I've looked at a lot of TT's and they sure mak them for the woman's eye .....

 

[Grizzly]

The very best TT made is the New Horizon. They make the only 5 star TT and 5th wheel. They are also very spendy. An excellent TT and 5th wheel, which are 4 star rated, is an Arctic Fox. You can get them 26' and under. They are very well built, not too fancy and not too expensive. They are more rugged then fancy. Other 4 star rated TT are American Star, Ameri-Camp, Bigfoot, Casita, Escape and Nash. Nash and Arctic Fox are made by Northwood. There may be a few other TT under 26' that I am not aware of. I hope this helps.

 

[AHarris]

What about Airstream?

 

[opjohnny]

If you just going to sleep in it quality is not as important except for resale. Put a tent on a flat bed trailer. Once you used it a few times you will be using other features. For a trailer that is so labor intensive to assemble the airstream has had some quality problems. Having said that I still want one.

 

[TinCanTourist]

... Nash and Arctic Fox are made by Northwood. ... QUOTE]



Grizzly,



What is the difference between the Nash line and the AF line by Northwood? I think that that the AF is four season rated but is the Nash also a four season trailer. Who else makes a reasonable priced and built four season rig?

 

[Prairie Dog]

What about Airstream?

I may get flammed but here goes.

Airstream used to be great. Beautiful woodwork and excellent craftsmanship.

But the last time I looked at them at an RV show (2years ago) they were made with all the same cheap materials the other brands are made out of and the workmanship of the counter tops, cabinets and upholstery was was worse than units that cost less than half as much.

Finally, they still havent figured out how to keep the clear coat on the outside from go bad after a few years. Dealer told me they were still using the same coating.

The aluminum and frame work was very good though.

 

[Grizzly]

... Nash and Arctic Fox are made by Northwood. ... QUOTE]



Grizzly,



What is the difference between the Nash line and the AF line by Northwood? I think that that the AF is four season rated but is the Nash also a four season trailer. Who else makes a reasonable priced and built four season rig?

AF is a true four season and a bit better quality RV than Nash. Also a bit more expensive, but well worth it.

 

[Grizzly]

What about Airstream?

Airstream are rated from 1 to 3 stars with most being 2 and 2 1/2 stars. They tend to vary from year to year and from model to model. AF on the other hand are very consistent 4 stars.

 

[abdiver]

If your only going to sleep in it why are you looking for small under 26 FT TT ?



Why not look for a small under 12 FT TT

 

[mberry]

AF is a true four season and a bit better quality RV than Nash. Also a bit more expensive, but well worth it.

From everything I have heard and read, AF and Nash are built exactly the same. The difference being that the AF comes with almost every option available, where with the Nash, you save money on the options you don't want and don't want to pay for.



I most definitely want an AF.

 

[abdiver]

From everything I have heard and read, AF and Nash are built exactly the same. The difference being that the AF comes with almost every option available, where with the Nash, you save money on the options you don't want and don't want to pay for.



I most definitely want an AF.

You are right, They both start out on the assembly same line. Tha AF comes with shocks, the Nash doesn't but the bracket are there so you can install later if you wish. etc etc.

 

[AHarris]

Best TT

I may get flammed but here goes.

Airstream used to be great. Beautiful woodwork and excellent craftsmanship.

But the last time I looked at them at an RV show (2years ago) they were made with all the same cheap materials the other brands are made out of and the workmanship of the counter tops, cabinets and upholstery was was worse than units that cost less than half as much.

Finally, they still havent figured out how to keep the clear coat on the outside from go bad after a few years. Dealer told me they were still using the same coating.

The aluminum and frame work was very good though.

Wow... I have't been keeping up. Its too bad that Airstream has taken a nosedive in quality because they used to be the best (and coolest looking too).



We have a 25' Coleman Caravan (made by Fleetwood). I'd rate the quality to be above average and we've been impressed with it so far... however when you look in the nooks and crannies you can find some cheap wood and cheap fittings. Had a Sunlite before that and it was about the same quality--decent but not great.



How does Fleetwood stack up?

 

[Grizzly]

From everything I have heard and read, AF and Nash are built exactly the same. The difference being that the AF comes with almost every option available, where with the Nash, you save money on the options you don't want and don't want to pay for.



I most definitely want an AF.

Your right, except that the 26' and larger Arctic Fox, also called The Silver Fox, have aluminum wall framing and all Nash are wood wall framed. Nothing wrong with wood frame, I think there are just as strong or maybe stronger then aluminum frame. Both AF and Nash have the same steel frame and running gear under them. The 27' and larger have 12" steel I beam chassis frame. Both are underbellied and are considered four season. I know, I said before that the Nash was not a four season, but I found out today that it is now a four season RV. Both have the same insulation. Both 27' and larger have 5600 lb axles and shocks. The differences are that the AF have a heavier fiberglas skin and the Nash has corrugated aluminum skin. The AF have more upgrades such as, solid wood cabinets, better mattress and fancier this and that. I just spoke to a factory rep and he explained the differences.

 

[The patriot]

I was looking at the Arctic Fox a few years back. I was indeed impressed!

It wasnt very spendy IMO. It was a little more than the econo grade line units out there.

 

[abdiver]

hammersley, There is also the BigFoot trailers,



http://www.bigfootrv.com/traveltrailers/index.html

 

[klenger]

I have info in my sig on my Arctic Fox 5th wheel. Also check out the AFNash forum at http://www.afnash.com/forum/

 

[Grizzly]

hammersley, There is also the BigFoot trailers,



http://www.bigfootrv.com/traveltrailers/index.html

I mentioned that on post #2. They are mostly well rated. They also made a few 5th wheels in 1995.

 

[Buffalo]

I have a 1998 Nash, 25-S, which, I really like. It's been very reliable & comfortable. I've towed it cross-country & into Canada numerous times with no breakdowns. It's towed well, off-road, many times, also. I would buy one again.



Like Klenger said, check out the AFNash.com site. Lots of good information, there.



Most of my friends ended up buying the Nash trailers, also. My buddy bought the first one & we went up to LeGrande, OR. to pick it up. The owner gave us the "Grand Tour" of the plant from front to back. After seeing how they were built, I bought one, myself. Started out with a 19-B & graduated up to the 25-S. Both were good trailers.



Joe F. (Buffalo)

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

My Airstream is a 1995 so I can't comment on new ones. Take a look for yourself. I love the way it tows with the Henschen independent suspension, and the overall quality and solidarity.