RV & Trailer Discussion

[nobbie48]

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If you can find an older decent RoadTrek on the Dodge 3500 platform snag it. I've had mine about 6 years and I'm super happy with the product.
What's simpler than a dodge with a 318

Number 1, check the frame crossmember. They are prone to rusting out and repairs aren't worth it.

 

[timtune]

Number 1, check the frame crossmember. They are prone to rusting out and repairs aren't worth it.

I have heard that.

 

[Priller]

We have friends who purchased a Prolite trailer and pulled it with their van for about 4 years. They now have a midsize pickup. They've had it for about 8 years, no issues so far. High cost, good quality and an unloaded starting weight of less than 2,000 lbs. They figured the high initial cost would be offset by being able to use their 3,500 towing capacity van, and this worked well for them. They've lived in BC for the last 7 years.

New Ultra light Trailers Manufactured in Canada | Prolite RV

For the pleasure of travel and enjoy outdoor activities, Prolite offer models of ultra light recreational vehicles manufactured in Quebec, Canada

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100%. Have heard similar from a few different places. Prolite have struck a great balance of price and quality, and are one of the best choices if light weight is a priority. They've kept their prices much lower than the equivalent Safari Condo and Escape trailers, and offer a lot of small models for those who prefer to be outside.

The only issue for us is all but the Max model is a bit too small, and that one doesn't seem to be sold outside of Quebec. None of the Ontario dealers carry it, and so they don't bring it to shows.

One thing to look out for with the Indiana manufactured crowd is that the sales contract often stipulates that all lawsuits or arbitrations are bound by applicable laws in Indiana. This may be a U.S. buyer only issue. Reports are that Indiana state courts are owned by the RV industry and the likelihood of a successful suite or arbitration is just about nil.

Can't speak to that specifically, but it is bizarre that 90%+ of all RVs on the road in North America come from essentially the same corner of Indiana and from three companies. And many independents end up getting bought out by one of the big three and dismantled, or at least brought back down to the mean. (Airstream and Grand Design being two more recent examples.) The big three operate dozens of product lines, each spread across different dealers. Fortunately, the Canadian builders seem to buck that trend...

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