Originally Posted by B-ManFX4

99% of towable RVs are the same crap parts, slapped together in Elkhart County, Indiana by the same meth-addicted jugheads, using the cheapest crap they can find to hold it together for just a day longer than their stated warranty period. Don't kid yourself - 99% of them use the same stupid water heaters, electrical panels, frame and suspension components, electronics, etc. Lippert frames and chassis, Dexter axles and leaf springs, Coleman AC units, Suburban water heaters, Furrion appliances, etc. Everything on the inside is wood framing held together with staples and those famous Robertson square head screws. Go to ANY RV dealer and check the waitlist for RV repair. If you know the owner you might get an honest answer on how many are warranty claims on brand new units. Join a few RV forums and read the THOUSANDS of posts with people asking questions about how long it took to get warranty repairs done on their new RV or if anyone had this particular (insert very common quality control issue here) problem with their new RV. It's atrocious - the only reason they aren't bankrupt from warranty repairs and recalls are people don't drive them - they tow them and most only use them occasionally or seasonally.

Alpine - Thor Industries
Big Country - Thor Industries
Big Horn - Thor Industries
Keystone - Thor Industries
Landmark - Thor Industries
Montana - Thor Industries

Forest River, Thor Industries and Winnebago build 99% of the towables sold in the US. Different stickers, different names - same crap inside of them.

Can you tell I have repaired and upgraded a ton of RVs?

Originally Posted by wmnmy

This was my 5th fifth wheel and I’ve had my share of issues with them I fix most of the problems myself as it is out of warranty now amazing at the short cuts , and all of my rigs where heartland rvs . Comes down to quality control. And with over 15 years of rving I’ve talked to many campers with other brands and they have the same problems if not more on some . I just don’t like my rig sitting at a dealership for something I can fix myself. My new drw has 2600 miles on it now pulled the hills like it should like the ten speed so far .

Originally Posted by The Peddler

Another highly regarded RV brand is Outdoors RV, built in Eastern Oregon. They build their own chassis, and they’re heavy as heck. Major gripe on the internet is they don’t have a “1/2-ton towable” model. Definitely need a 250/2500 series or better for any of their trailers.

We bought a 2014 270DBHS about 2 years ago, and it’s held up great. A couple of cosmetic blemishes, but that’s it.

Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr

When you gotta move all your stuff all at once, all by yourself...

Originally Posted by OBS460

There is an Outdoors RV boondocking near me in AZ and the guy is by himself but towing it with a 2020 or newer silver F150 that matches the trailer pretty close. Just looking at the camper I didnt think it was that heavy but I didn't see it hooked up to the truck either.

Originally Posted by The Peddler

Another highly regarded RV brand is Outdoors RV, built in Eastern Oregon. They build their own chassis, and they’re heavy as heck. Major gripe on the internet is they don’t have a “1/2-ton towable” model. Definitely need a 250/2500 series or better for any of their trailers.

We bought a 2014 270DBHS about 2 years ago, and it’s held up great. A couple of cosmetic blemishes, but that’s it.

Originally Posted by Johnny F2 fiddy

He's about to have a real interesting conversation with that trooper!

Originally Posted by last5oh_302

I'm hauling a 29TRX and it's almost 10k empty. I went with a DRW F350 and glad I did. In high winds when I'm correcting the steering with a DRW. That's when I realize I'm glad I went with a DRW.

Originally Posted by B-ManFX4

99% of towable RVs are the same crap parts, slapped together in Elkhart County, Indiana by the same meth-addicted jugheads, using the cheapest crap they can find to hold it together for just a day longer than their stated warranty period. Don't kid yourself - 99% of them use the same stupid water heaters, electrical panels, frame and suspension components, electronics, etc. Lippert frames and chassis, Dexter axles and leaf springs, Coleman AC units, Suburban water heaters, Furrion appliances, etc. Everything on the inside is wood framing held together with staples and those famous Robertson square head screws. Go to ANY RV dealer and check the waitlist for RV repair. If you know the owner you might get an honest answer on how many are warranty claims on brand new units. Join a few RV forums and read the THOUSANDS of posts with people asking questions about how long it took to get warranty repairs done on their new RV or if anyone had this particular (insert very common quality control issue here) problem with their new RV. It's atrocious - the only reason they aren't bankrupt from warranty repairs and recalls are people don't drive them - they tow them and most only use them occasionally or seasonally.

Alpine - Thor Industries
Big Country - Thor Industries
Big Horn - Thor Industries
Keystone - Thor Industries
Landmark - Thor Industries
Montana - Thor Industries

Forest River, Thor Industries and Winnebago build 99% of the towables sold in the US. Different stickers, different names - same crap inside of them.

Can you tell I have repaired and upgraded a ton of RVs?

Originally Posted by OBS460

There is an Outdoors RV boondocking near me in AZ and the guy is by himself but towing it with a 2020 or newer silver F150 that matches the trailer pretty close. Just looking at the camper I didnt think it was that heavy but I didn't see it hooked up to the truck either.