RVing world with a lightweight, simple, cheap RV. Later, Bontager would go on to found Jayco —another builder of family-focused RVs. Well established as a top RV manufacturer in Indiana by the 1990s, today’s Starcraft has expanded product lines, facilities and its workforce throughout North Central Indiana— and its reputable name throughout North America. What is common on all version of the Autumn Ridge is solid construction including PVC roofing membrane, a Magnum Roof System and solid swing-down step on the main entry. On the inside, you’ll find residential vinyl flooring, including flush floor slideouts, and seamless pressed membrane countertops. Tinted safety glass windows keep units cooler on hot days. With 15 floorplans and sizes the Autumn Ridge trailer you choose can sleep up to 12 people, comes in lengths of between 22 and 34 feet, and weighs between 3,400 and 6,300 lbs. So, within this one product line you should be able to match your needs to the right trailer. Price wise I can say that they will start in the mid-$20,000’s based on region and dealer and increase from there based on size.
I’ve spent some time talking about price—so now let me tell you how price is represented in the way a trailer is built. Wood—the less wood in a trailer the higher the price. The cladding— tin vs FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic) of composite materials is always cheaper. Neither of these build materials makes for a bad trailer— just a less expensive one. If you want to see where you’re saving money in a new trailer look at the components and what the trailer is built out of.
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