RV Reviews: We rate and review the best & worst campers in North America
RV Reviews: We rate and review the best & worst campers in North AmericaOur Travel Trailer Comparison Guide -updated twice a year- has been the #1 RV buyer’s resource for more than 20 years. We provide reviews for the vast majority of RV manufacturers in North America. Even better, our useful charts compare them against each other. Our chapters on construction techniques and modern materials should be read by every RV buyer. While it may sound dull, many readers find these the most interesting parts of the book. Remember, this applies not only to travel trailers, but also fifth wheels and toy haulers.
Our review guide provides fair and balanced reviews. But we also reveal lots of money saving tips. Our buying tips alone will save you thousands of dollars on any RV, new or used.
Want to know who builds the best travel trailers, fifth wheels or toy haulers?
Of course you do. However, the best RV for one buyer may not be the best RV for another. We’ll help you determine which RV is the best one for your needs -and how to negotiate the best price. A few of the things we discuss in the book include the following:
- How long do you plan to own your RV trailer?
- What is your budget?
- Will you vacation in your travel trailer or fifth wheel for extended periods of time or use it just for weekend use?
- Will you be traveling as a family?
- Will you be traveling during the pleasant summer months, or do you see yourself as an extreme RV-er?
#1 MISTAKE MOST TRAVEL TRAILER BUYERS MAKE
Most buyers start at the dealer level when shopping for a travel trailer, fifth wheel or toy hauler and fall in love with a particular floorplan. This is the wrong approach and usually leads to buyer’s remorse.
Not knowing which RV manufacturer builds top-quality units that will hold their resale value over time is a big mistake.
We believe in starting at the manufacture level first and our strategy has proven to be correct. There is no other RV publication that we are aware of that has been as successful helping consumers purchase a RV for the last 20 years.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WELL-BUILT TRAILER
Almost all potential buyers want to know if the model they are looking to purchase, new or used is constructed well and will stand the test of time.
Developing a set of construction requirements that appropriately reflect a structurally sound fifth wheel or travel trailer is essential and helps remove any frustration when trying to understand the quality of a particular model, new or used.
An essential element for selecting any towable model is how well it is constructed. In our comparison guide, we cover fundamental aspects of construction:
- Frames
- Underbelly construction
- Exterior wall construction
Insulation types- Plumbing & electrical
- Kitchen cabinets
- Windows
- Roofing materials & much more
Insulation typesHOW WE COLLECT OUR DATA FOR OUR PUBLICATION
As we carried out our research, we found that most RV salespeople didn’t know much regarding the overall construction methods of the products they were selling. This frustrated us and it made our staff look deeper into the industry to see how much those in management knew about construction methods. Interestingly, most in management were also to some extent tentative in conveying which construction techniques were best and what to look for in a quality-built trailer.
We were beginning to think we would never complete the construction chapter of our book until we decided to get in touch with travel trailer plant managers to see if they could shed some light on the topic. To our surprise, many plant managers were delighted to talk with us and they had the technical expertise we were looking for. Much of their insight and feedback has gone into our book. We also receive valuable input from previous RV owners and those that have purchased our RV guides in the past.
Our research team frequently speaks with RV manufacturers and RV dealers around the country. More importantly, we also interview existing travel trailer, fifth wheel and toy hauler owners. This unbiased feedback is combined with the manufacturers’ own technical data, resulting in an easy-to-read and reference publication that has helped thousands of RV buyers for more than 20 years.
Our Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Guide includes a current factory article for each trailer manufacturer with helpful and interesting facts and insights you won’t find anywhere else. Each article sheds insight about buyouts, impending or past bankruptcies, lawsuits and notable events and product changes. We also feature popular selling models per manufacturer with honest reviews.
Each article contains valuable information in these key areas:
- Company background and history
- Principle target customer
- List of best-selling models
- Company’s main competitors
- Average MSRP of best-selling trailers
- Financial stability of company
- Rating charts which show how each manufacturer is performing over multiple years. (These rating charts are very important and reveal if a particular manufacturer is trending, upward or downward in quality, customer satisfaction, factory support and overall resale value of models)
- Objective comments from research staff
TRAILER MANUFACTURERS WE RATE IN OUR GUIDE
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Airstream | Extreme Warrior | Pacific Coachworks |
| August RV | Forest River | Palomino RV |
| Bigfoot | Genesis Supreme | Prime Time |
| Casita | Grand Design | Redwood RV |
| Chalet RV | Gulf Stream | RV Factory |
| Coachmen | Heartland | Starcraft RV |
| CrossRoads RV | Highland Ridge | Taylor Coach |
| Cruiser RV | Jayco Inc. | Thor Industries |
| DRV (Double Tree) | Keystone RV | Trail Manor |
| Dutchmen | KZ RV | Vanleight |
| Dynamax | Lance Campers | Venture RV |
| East to West | Livin' Lite | Weekend Warrior |
| Eclipse RV | New Horizons RV | Winnebago |
| Escape | Northwood | |
| Evergreen RV | Outdoors RV |
TRAVEL TRAILER & FIFTH WHEEL COMPARISON GUIDE
Rating: Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel & Toy Hauler Manufacturers & Popular Models
This resource will give you all the tools you’ll need to make an informed buying decision.
Having 20 + years of research in your hands is a good thing and will benefit you in two ways. First, you will know which manufacturers are worth your time. Two, you will know how to determine what is a fair price, new or used and negotiate an awesome deal.
Buying an RV should be enjoyable, and our #1 selling publication will make the buying process fun without all the confusion and stress.
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Thanks for the book and report. Your product was very informative and valuable, with a lot of information for the price.
I just want to take this time to thank you for writing the Motorhome Comparison Guide as well as the “How to Save Thousands” report which I downloaded prior to buying the comparison guide. As a result, I learned much more than I thought I would and I am now confident that I will be prepared when I do finally buy my first RV.
After digesting your very informative Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Guide, I did something I have told others I would NEVER do. I purchased a NEW fifth wheel. After finding the “perfect” unit, I did the research as explained in your guide, and stuck to my guns as you prescribed, and made the purchase. As a result, I honestly believe I saved several thousand dollars by reading your guide. Using your Comparison Guide and the other “free stuff” you provided, made the experience a fun one. I would definitely recommend your guide to RVers. It paid for itself many times over!
Thank you for writing all the useful articles and books that really help older folk transitioning to this type of lifestyle.
I really appreciate your quick service & humor. To be honest, I wasn’t sure that I needed to purchase your RV guide & reports. I spent a lot of time researching the different 5th wheel manufacturers(too much). Living in Montana the selection of RV’s can be limited. Your information reassured me that I was making the right decision. That in itself was worth the price. I located a Grand Design 300GK 600 miles away ($6,000 cheaper than in Billings MT). For that, I can take a road trip. There was a difference of 10% off MSRP & 33% off MSRP. Unfortunately, you did confirm that I will lose 50% in five years. That was always a good rule (or bad), and apparently still is.
I have been reading the comparison guide. It is very well done. The woman who answered the phone and spoke with me was very kind, thoughtful and helpful. Keep up the great work you are doing!
Gratefully. Tom
Hi,……..this book is amazing! I have only read a little bit and I am already floored. Outstanding product and this definitely makes our choice more informed.
Thanks,
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Thanks, George
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Thanks for the excellent RV Review Report. It supports my research and reassures me that I’m looking at the right unit for my intended use. Your PPI is on my check-off list of needs before I finalize my purchase (probably July or August). It’s been a pleasure working with you. Your RV info products and reviews will be #1 on my list of recommendations for any potential RV buyers I meet on my travels.
Thanks for the book and report. Your product was very informative and valuable, with a lot of information for the price.
I just want to take this time to thank you for writing the Motorhome Comparison Guide as well as the “How to Save Thousands” report which I downloaded prior to buying the comparison guide. As a result, I learned much more than I thought I would and I am now confident that I will be prepared when I do finally buy my first RV.
After digesting your very informative Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Guide, I did something I have told others I would NEVER do. I purchased a NEW fifth wheel. After finding the “perfect” unit, I did the research as explained in your guide, and stuck to my guns as you prescribed, and made the purchase. As a result, I honestly believe I saved several thousand dollars by reading your guide. Using your Comparison Guide and the other “free stuff” you provided, made the experience a fun one. I would definitely recommend your guide to RVers. It paid for itself many times over!
Thank you for writing all the useful articles and books that really help older folk transitioning to this type of lifestyle.
I really appreciate your quick service & humor. To be honest, I wasn’t sure that I needed to purchase your RV guide & reports. I spent a lot of time researching the different 5th wheel manufacturers(too much). Living in Montana the selection of RV’s can be limited. Your information reassured me that I was making the right decision. That in itself was worth the price. I located a Grand Design 300GK 600 miles away ($6,000 cheaper than in Billings MT). For that, I can take a road trip. There was a difference of 10% off MSRP & 33% off MSRP. Unfortunately, you did confirm that I will lose 50% in five years. That was always a good rule (or bad), and apparently still is.
I have been reading the comparison guide. It is very well done. The woman who answered the phone and spoke with me was very kind, thoughtful and helpful. Keep up the great work you are doing!
Gratefully. Tom
Hi,……..this book is amazing! I have only read a little bit and I am already floored. Outstanding product and this definitely makes our choice more informed.
Thanks,
Lance S.
Thank you very much. This is a great resource and we will continue to recommend it to people we know looking to buy. Thank you for a great resource.
Debbie
I recently purchased your ultimate package of motorhome books. I have read all of them and find the information extremely helpful as I prepare to purchase my first RV. Thanks for your help and keep up the great work. Your books and the work you put into it is extremely valuable.
Thanks, George
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- Company history
- Principle target customer
- List of best-selling model
- Company’s main competitors
- Comments by research staff
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In this section of the report we focus on intended use. There are four main categories most RV models will fall into. They are: Weekend, Vacationer, Snowbird and Full-Time use.
Based on the standard options, overall quality, and data collected from various RV sources, we can accurately determine the overall intended use of a particular model.
If your intention is to use your RV to head south for the winter and spend 3-6 months a year in your unit, you will probably be dissatisfied with a poorly constructed model or a model that was intended for moderate use only.
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The manner in which a particular RV model performs in the areas of: Quality of Construction, Reliability, Payload, Drivability (motorhome only), Customer Satisfaction, Style & Resale Value will ultimately determine the overall satisfaction level of the unit.
When rating a particular model, our staff has spoken with RV owners, dealers and we attend various RV shows on a regular basis. We also receive feedback from people that have bought our reports in the past. All this information is collected and stored in our data base which allows us to accurately rate models based on 20+ years of research.
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This cart shows how a particular RV model depreciates over time and the RV dealer’s invoice for a new model or the true wholesale value for a used model. This information will help you decide if the model you’re looking at is a good investment and how a particular model will perform over time in regards to resale value. Having the dealer’s invoice or true wholesale value is very important and puts you in the driver’s seat when it is time to negotiate a price. This data has helped thousands of our customers over the years and we receive positive emails on a regular basis thanking us for this info. Each report also includes a STAR RATING showing what that particular RV model received based on the data collected in the Comprehensive Rating Chart. A Five Star Rating is the highest rating an RV model can receive.
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Thanks for the excellent RV Review Report. It supports my research and reassures me that I’m looking at the right unit for my intended use. Your PPI is on my check-off list of needs before I finalize my purchase (probably July or August). It’s been a pleasure working with you. Your RV info products and reviews will be #1 on my list of recommendations for any potential RV buyers I meet on my travels.
Thanks for the book and report. Your product was very informative and valuable, with a lot of information for the price.
I just want to take this time to thank you for writing the Motorhome Comparison Guide as well as the “How to Save Thousands” report which I downloaded prior to buying the comparison guide. As a result, I learned much more than I thought I would and I am now confident that I will be prepared when I do finally buy my first RV.
After digesting your very informative Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Guide, I did something I have told others I would NEVER do. I purchased a NEW fifth wheel. After finding the “perfect” unit, I did the research as explained in your guide, and stuck to my guns as you prescribed, and made the purchase. As a result, I honestly believe I saved several thousand dollars by reading your guide. Using your Comparison Guide and the other “free stuff” you provided, made the experience a fun one. I would definitely recommend your guide to RVers. It paid for itself many times over!
Thank you for writing all the useful articles and books that really help older folk transitioning to this type of lifestyle.
I really appreciate your quick service & humor. To be honest, I wasn’t sure that I needed to purchase your RV guide & reports. I spent a lot of time researching the different 5th wheel manufacturers(too much). Living in Montana the selection of RV’s can be limited. Your information reassured me that I was making the right decision. That in itself was worth the price. I located a Grand Design 300GK 600 miles away ($6,000 cheaper than in Billings MT). For that, I can take a road trip. There was a difference of 10% off MSRP & 33% off MSRP. Unfortunately, you did confirm that I will lose 50% in five years. That was always a good rule (or bad), and apparently still is.
I have been reading the comparison guide. It is very well done. The woman who answered the phone and spoke with me was very kind, thoughtful and helpful. Keep up the great work you are doing!
Gratefully. Tom
Hi,……..this book is amazing! I have only read a little bit and I am already floored. Outstanding product and this definitely makes our choice more informed.
Thanks,
Lance S.
Thank you very much. This is a great resource and we will continue to recommend it to people we know looking to buy. Thank you for a great resource.
Debbie
I recently purchased your ultimate package of motorhome books. I have read all of them and find the information extremely helpful as I prepare to purchase my first RV. Thanks for your help and keep up the great work. Your books and the work you put into it is extremely valuable.
Thanks, George
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If you order the Ultimate E-Book Package you will receive instant access to your Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Comparison Guide. In addition, you’ll also get the Bonus Offer books and the RV Report Request Form. Lastly, you’ll also receive an e-mail with download instructions include with your receipt.
With the Ultimate Printed Package will receive instructions to access the Bonus Offers and RV Form when book arrives priority mail. To request your RV Report(s), simply fill out the RV FORM on our website and click “Submit”. We’ll take it from there and return your report via e-mail. Each report contains 8 pages of detailed ratings and wholesale and retail values for that particular model. All reports are sent as a pdf document, making saving or printing a breeze.
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“Thanks for the excellent RV Review Report. It supports my research and reassures me that I’m looking at the right unit for my intended use. Your PPI is on my check-off list of needs before I finalize my purchase (probably July or August). It’s been a pleasure working with you. Your RV info products and reviews will be #1 on my list of recommendations for any potential RV buyers I meet on my travels.” Mike W.
“Thanks for the book and report. Your product was very informative and valuable, with a lot of information for the price.” Jim M.
“After digesting your very informative Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Guide, I did something I have told others I would NEVER do. I purchased a NEW fifth wheel. After finding the “perfect” unit, I did the research as explained in your guide, and stuck to my guns as you prescribed, and made the purchase. As a result, I honestly believe I saved several thousand dollars by reading your guide. Using your Comparison Guide and the other “free stuff” you provided, made the experience a fun one. I would definitely recommend your guide to RVers. It paid for itself many times over!” Gary D.
“Thank you for writing all the useful articles and books that really help older folk transitioning to this type of lifestyle.” Conrad and Evelyn C.
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