Recent content by JasonLisa

Did you consider the Sportster toyhauler by KZ instead of the Raptor?  I'm curious how they compare in both quality and price. 

Perhaps this is why Salem is the only brand I've looked at which doesn't include a ladder!  The Out of sight, out of mind theory of trailer building... 

We had never heard of this brand until visiting a dealership today.  Seems pretty solid but terribly tall and boxy; not very aerodynamic to say the least.  We'll need a ladder just to reach some of the kitchen cabinets!  It's also a 3-axle which is bigger than we wanted to pull all the way to...

Well, we saw the Salem firsthand today and did see several details that seemed to be on the cheap.  That doesn't bother me as much, however, as what I found on the roof:  lots of bubbled up areas.  All around the edge of the roof and a couple of rows of oblong-shaped 5-inch ones across the...

That's what I was afraid of-- hopefully, though, with meticulous care and my unparalleled "do-it-myself" skills, I can keep her in decent shape for a while!  Thanks for the reply. 

About to buy our first 5th Wheel Toy Hauler and after searching thousands of Internet listings and photos we *think* the Forest River Salem has the best floorplan/ features for our money.  (Trying to buy new for under $26K).  Of course our local dealer (who wants us to buy one of their brands...