The Best Travel Trailer Brands

The Best Travel Trailer Brands

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According to Campingearth.com, travel trailers in America are more popular than camping trailers. The evidence of their popularity is in the various models you can buy. There are fifth-wheel trailers for truck owners, hybrid trailers that have tent-like extensions, telescoping trailers for easier towing, toy haulers for off road enthusiasts, ultra lights for compact car owners and teardrop trailers for nostalgia buffs. Before making a buying decision, always check the manufacturer's reputation.

Keystone

Keystone leads the field in consumer popularity and demand according to Futureentrepreneur.com's "Travel Trailer Bluebook." Since opening their doors in 2001, their business model has been to put customers first. Keystone's position as a market leader is a credit to their consumer-centric approach, and reflected by the success of their Cougar fifth-wheel trailer, which has been number one in its class, price and weight for the last five years. As an RV repair and reconstruction technician who assists consumers at Justanswer.com, Nick also favors Keystone over other travel trailer manufacturers. Keystone's reputation and their popularity with RV enthusiasts has made the company America's largest manufacturer of travel trailers.

Coachman

In 2008 Coachman increased their market share by 6.2 percent according to "Statistical Surveys Inc." This gave them a number one ranking among RV manufacturers in America. Coachman is the third travel trailer choice of Nick, an RV repair technician who provides expert advice at Justanswer.com. The company is a demand and popularity leader in Futureentrepreneur.com's "Travel Trailer Bluebook," noting industry experts and the buying public have recognized Coachman's excellence. Consumer's appreciate Coachman's cavernous exterior storage, full queen-sized beds and moisture, mold and rot repelling Azdel SuperLite composite construction. They also recognize the best-in-class quality that propels Coachman's success.

Dutchmen

Dutchmen opened for business in 1988 with the goal of delivering more bang for the buck than their competitors. According to Roamingtimes.com, "Dutchmen products offer more value for your dollar than any other recreational vehicle." RVeverything.com says, "They are definitely the top company to look into the next time you're in the market for a recreational vehicle." Dutchmen's Lite travel trailers aren't stripped down and feature-reduced like some of their competitors, and their large slide-out trailers come with standard kitchen skylights, ducted air conditioning and hardwood cabinets that would cost extra from another manufacturer.

Airstream

Airstream is a travel trailer pioneer that survived the crash of 1929 and took its current name in 1934. Their Airstream Clipper came out in 1936, and its streamlined stainless steel shell with a self-contained water supply and enclosed galley, electric lighting, dinette converting to a bed and advanced ventilation system made it an instant hit. After Pearl Harbor, Airstream closed it's doors, and owner Wally Byam worked for aircraft manufacturers as an aluminum fabricator. When Airstream reopened in 1948, Wally applied the lessons he learned from the aircraft industry to his new Airstream designs. Since then, Airstream has continually refined its product line to stay a step ahead of the competition. In fact, "Money Magazine" describes Airstream travel trailers as one of the "99 things that, yes, Americans make best."

Article Written By Dan Eash

Dan Eash began writing professionally in 1989, with articles in LaHabra's "Daily Star Progress" and the "Fullerton College Magazine." Since then, he's created scripts for doctor and dentist offices and published manuals, help files and a training video. His freelance efforts also include a book. Eash has a Fullerton College Associate of Arts in music/recording production and a Nova Institute multimedia production certificate.

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