The 6 Best and Most Popular Travel Trailer Brands

Buying a new travel trailer is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make. Here I will go over the 6 best travel trailers to purchase. These travel trailers have great reviews and not many complaints. Every company will have some type of complaint against them at some point in time, but these 6 travel trailers are among the ones with the least amount.

Who manufactures the highest quality travel trailer?

These are the 6 most popular travel trailers

• Lance Travel Trailer
• Grand Design RV
• Jayco
• Heartland RV
• KZ-RV (Thor)
• Airstream
• Gulf Stream

1. Lance Travel Trailer

This company prides itself on quality assurance so much so that before any of their units are sent to a dealer, they send it to the PDI first. PDI is short for pre-delivery inspection, and just simply means that a dealer technician will go over the whole vehicle piece by piece to ensure the quality is top-notch. The PDI has over 288 items on their checklist, and only after each travel trailer has been through this process will they be allowed to be sold to consumers.

The company is based in California which is the country's most demanding state for constructing safe items. Lance produces its products from a State-of-the-Art Production Center.

That's why for the last decade, Lance has been the winner of the prominent DSI Award (Dealership Satisfaction Index) for quality practically every single year. The company is ranked Best in Owner Satisfaction by many consumers who are frequently repeat purchasers. These consumers are also usually a source of referrals for brand-new clients. And just recently, Customers Digest granted the entire Lance line their greatest ranking.

Lance is also an award winner from the RVDA (the National RV Dealerships Association). It has received the Quality Circle award (offered to Recreational Vehicle makers that get the greatest ranking in the Dealer Satisfaction Index) a total of eight times.

Features that make the Lance travel trailer it

Tank Type	Tank Size
Grey Tank	45 Gallon
Fresh Tank	45 Gallon
Black Tank	45 Gallon
Other Items	Size/Capacity
Furnace	25M
Propane	2-5 Gallons
Refrigerator	7 Cu. Ft.
Tire Size	ST225/75R15E
Sleeps	5 People
Items	Size
Overall Length	29'5"
Floor Length	24'11"
Exterior Height w/Optional	13.5M A/C 10'4"
Convertible Dinette Bed	42" x 7-"
Interior Height	78"
Exterior Width	96-3/8"
Type of weight	Weight in Pounds
Gross Dry Weight	5875 Lbs.
Hitch Dry Weight	665 Lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity	1925Lbs.
GVWR	7800 Lbs.
Axle Weight	5210 Lbs.

2. Grand Design RV

This company prides itself on quality assurance so much so that before any of their units are sent to a dealer, they send it to the PDI first. PDI is short for pre-delivery inspection, and just simply means that a dealer technician will go over the whole vehicle piece by piece to ensure the quality is top-notch. The PDI has over 288 items on their checklist, and only after each travel trailer has been through this process will they be allowed to be sold to consumers.

Features that make this travel trailer it

• UVW of 6,695 - 7,495 pounds
• Black Tank Flush
• Nitrogen Filled Radial Tires
• Diamond Plate Front Rock Guard
• Spare Tire and Carrier
• Sizes of 26-ft 9-inches all the way uo to 36-feet 11-inches
• 17.8 Gal./Hr. Quick Recovery Water Heater
• Fiberglass exterior is Gel-Coated
• There are 11-floor plans available
• Aluminum Rims
• Roller Shades
• 8 cu. ft. Refrigerator
• Panoramic Windows (Large)
• Stainless Steel Microwave
• Fridge (Double Door)
• Walk-on Roof
• Range has an oven available
• Aluminum Entry Steps
• Universal Docking Station
• Deep Seated Stainless Steel Sink
• Residential Pull-Down Sprayer Faucet
• Sink Cover
• Stainless Steel Sink
• Microwave
• Residential Bedspread
• TV and Cable Prep
• Queen Murphy Bed with storage drawers
• Residential Walk-In Shower

3. Jayco Travel Trailers

Jayco happens to be one of the most popular brands out there. If you happen to have seen 10 travel trailers in the last 7 days, I would bet at least 1 was of a Jayco brand. Jayco has been investing in the environment for many years with its program called "Jayco eco-advantage". The program aims to reduce its carbon footprint by reducing the amount of energy and water being used in its facilities. It also aims to reduce the amount of waste being disposed of.

This company also aims to have all its RVs environmentally friendly by packing different types of features in their vehicles like Lightweight Norco NextGen Steel Frame that makes its Rvs more fuel-efficient. Other parts of their RVs allow for less energy consumption.

It is always a great idea to test all the vehicles you plan on purchasing. But knowing that a company cares about the environment as well as vehicle safely will push you in the right direction.

• Aerodynamic, rounded front profile with diamond plate
• Stronghold VBL™ vacuum-bonded, composite floor & walls
• Modern retro graphics package with two-colored sidewall
• American-made Norco® frame with integrated A-frame
• Keyed-Alike™ lock system
• Magnum Truss™ Roof System with one-piece seamless DiFlex II material
• Marine-grade exterior speakers with blue LED accent lighting (2)
• Single axle
• G20 tinted safety-glass windows
• Slideouts with double seals, barrier sponges and U-channel drip spout (select models)
• American-made Dexter® E-Z Lube® rubber torsion axles
• Galvanized steel and impact-resistant wheel wells
• Aluminum tread entry steps
• Outside grill propane quick-connect port
• Exterior TV prep with 120V electric and cable outlets
• 30-amp service
• Slide topper prep (select models with slide rooms)
• Inverter pre-wire
• Battery quick disconnect

4. Heartland RV

The Heartland RV company was founded in 2003 and is one of the best travel trailer brands. This company got popular because of its toy haulers and has since become popular with its travel trailers. Heartland aims to always design travel trailers with luxury and space in mind. Their travel trailers feel spacious on the inside even when it is a small one. There are options when it comes to choosing your travel trailer from this company as they produce both large trailers and lighter ones.

Just like the Jayco company, Heartland prides itself on being as green focussed as possible. Recycling and waste management is a priority.

Some features of the Heartland Rv Travel Trailers

• Slam latch baggage doors
• Friction hinge on every door
• Power awning w/ LED lights
• E-Z Lube hubs
• Outside shower
• Exterior 120 Volt outlet
• Outside speakers
• Aluminum flip up entry step
• Black tank flush
• Large assist entry handle
• Diamond plate front rock guard
• BTU furnace – 30k BTU
• Battery disconnect
• Fresh water 51 Gallons (includes water heater)
• Gray/Black 40 Gallons
• Gas/electric DSI water heater
• Electric slide outs
• Black tank flush system
• Solar Prep
• Back-up camera prep

Kitchen Package Features

• Large viewing window in kitchen
• Upgraded decorative glass inserts
• Deep pantry with removable shelves (most models)
• Highrise faucet
• Full extension ball bearing drawer guides

5. KZ-RV

You can sign up for a tour of this company's factory in Indiana. While you are on this tour, the guide will show you where all their travel trailers are built and the process they take to build them. The company was made in 2010 by two companies coming together. These two companies are the Damon Motor Coach company and the Four Winds International company.

• KZ Exclusive Tough Shield .030 Exterior Metal
• R-7 Insulation
• Front Diamond Plate
• Alum-a-Tough® Roofing w/12-Year Limited Warranty
• Tinted Windows
• Radial Tires
• Self-Adjust Electric Brakes
• Rear Bumper w/Sewer Hose Storage
• Digital TV Antenna
• Cable Hookup
• City Water Fill
• 12V Converter w/Charger
• LP Tank
• 2-Burner Range
• Microwave
• LP/Electric Refrigerator
• Single-Bowl Sink
• 6-Gallon LP DSI Water Heater
• Rail-Style Cabinet Doors w/Modern Handles
• Overhead Cabinets
• LED Interior Lights
• Shower and Toilet
• Tank Monitor Panel

6. Airstream

The Airstream RV company has been around for nearly 100 years and is known to many as one of the first manufacturers of camper trailers. The brand is also known as one of the most loved and is one company that constantly sells new vehicles to new customers. Airstream was founded in the year 1929 by Wally Byam. Before 1929 Wally Byam had always been trying new ways to improve on his model T on his journey to turn it into a house on wheels.

The company's travel trailers are less susceptible to water damage as they are all built using aluminum instead of fiberglass. Imagine purchasing an Airstream Travel Trailer today and be able to use it with full functionality 30 years later. This is the standard of quality that Airstream has been known for over the many decades they have been in business.

One other thing that sets Airstream apart from other RV manufacturers is that all electronics and appliances are installed by hand which means that everything has to be custom fitted. Other Rv Manufacturers have their electronics and appliances put in place by robots. Just like with supercars millions of dollars, hand-built travel trailers ensure the highest quality build.

7. Gulf Stream

This company definitely deserves to be on the list of best travel trailer brands. Gulf Stream was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Indiana just like KZ-RZ. They produce 13 different types of travel trailers and tou haulers which means you will have a great selection of items to choose from. There are 19 different floor plans of the Ameri-Lite model. This is the most popular model and wil;l always guarantee a floorplan that fits your family needs.

Other brands give 1 or 2 floorplan options in each of their different travel trailers, but Gulf Stream goes overboard to ensure everyone gets satisfied by not being limited to less than 5 options.

Travel trailer manufacturers list

We have gone over 6 of the best travel trailers on the market above. Now it is your turn to decide which company best suits your needs. However, there are many other manufacturers out there. Here is a list of all the travel trailer manufacturers available.

• Airstream
• Allen Camper Manufacturing
• Armadillo Trailer Manufacturing
• Bigfoot Industries
• Braxton Creek
• Casita Travel Trailers
• CrossRoads RV
• Cruiser RV
• Dutchmen RV
• East to West
• Escape Trailer Industries
• Eveland's, Inc
• Forest River RV
• Genesis Supreme RV
• Grand Design RV
• Gulf Stream Coach
• Heartland RV
• Highland Ridge RV
• inTech RV
• Jayco
• KZ-RZ
• Lance Travel Trailer
• Northwood Manufacturing
• nUCamp RV
• Oliver Travel Trailers
• Outdoors Rv manufacturing
• Pacific Coachworks
• Palomino RV
• Prime Time Manufacturing
• Riverside RV
• Roulottes Prolite
• Safari CondoShasta RV
• Starcraft
• Sunset Park RV
• Trail Wagons
• Travel Lite RV
• Venture RV
• Winnebago Industries

Who makes the best quality travel trailers?

The best travel trailers are decided upon by different ranking factors. In the year 2020, the website RV.com had its users vote on many different categories of recreational vehicles. Some of these categories are: best toy haulers, small camping trailer, best travel trailers, best fifth-wheel trailer, among many others. Below you will find a small table of the top three travel trailers that they voted on.

Conclusion

You just read about some of the best best quality travel trailer brands in this blog post. It gives you many options and will make you happy with your decision. The best thing to do before getting one is to do the necessary research on the brand and type of travel trailer you are planning on buying. This will definitely prepare you ahead of time.

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