Northwood Nash reviews

Looking at the specs, the Northwood Nash 17K seemed the best for our 3-season use. We bought a new 2022 one, after it sat more than a year on the dealer lot. It came stripped from some parts, apparently used to retrofit other trailers. Many manuals were missing. Electrical: 0 out of 5 Trouble since first night, as the Jensen DVD/radio LCD was brightly shining over the bed, even when switched off. The solar controller, Zamp ZS30-A, also installed above the bed, flashes for several minutes at sunrise, not a bug, just a poorly chosen location for placing it. Do Northwood Nash ‘Engineers’ ever sleep in their developments? The 75Ah deep cycle group 24 battery discharges completely overnight, after full charge, even when everything is disconnected. Seems this trailer features many ‘dormant’ loads like detectors, radio, antenna, 2-way fridge. A single battery is not enough for this “Off The Grid” trailer. …The ‘generator box’ is small, meant only for an Onan 2.5k. Unnecessary number of bright LED lamps (6 in + 6 out) for a small trailer. Plumbing: 3 out of 5 It is hard to find where the taps for winterizing are located with the manual, written for all Nash trailers, 5th wheels and campers, not just ours. After some spelunking, we found the antifreeze tube hidden under the fridge, and that a drawer needs to be removed to access it. We did not experience other issues, beside the blinking lights when the pump is running. Furniture: 3 out of 5. Quite some sawdust dropped from the furniture as we travelled. Over torqued screws went loose and were replaced by larger ones. The edges on the hardwood shelving by the bed were very sharp, and needed sanding to avoid injuries. Not so well crafted… The thick spring mattress too wobbly, unpleasant as it is not a walk around bed. Construction: 2 out of 5 There are rust bubbles on the A-frame, as the thin painting was done without adequate prep. As the door got wobbly, it started to show a half inch gap without insulation between the door and the wall. The door polyester shows 3” bubbles – delamination outside and inside. Another gap blows cold on the side of the bed. The bug meshes for windows are not built ‘square’ and do not fit. The ‘generator box’ is not airtight with the cabin, we patched the gaps inside to avoid smells coming from the jerrycan stored in it. The power jack rated for 3500lb max, as this trailer is 7400lb loaded (the jack needs also to lift the rear of the tow vehicle for easier fitting the WDH). Floor plan 3 out of 5 For 4 seasons use, we do not want a slide out, and the Nash 17k is one of the few insulated trailers without slide. After several weeks of use, we find the bathroom rather wide and would have instead preferred a somewhat larger passage by the range. The storages under the beds are difficult to access, with the heavy/thick mattresses. Appliances and others: 4 out of 5 The fridge is only a two-way not a three-way, contrary to what is stated in the manual. The fridge doors are not level, need adjustment. BTW Nice to have ample propane tanks. Furnace is OK, even its control by the tiny thermostat is not practical. Show less

I bought a 19 Foot Travel Trailer from Northwood MFG. Took it on several trips and everything works great. Put Self leveler system on unit -best invention ever.. The walls are well insulated for the cold winter. I put heat pads on water tanks for cold winter elk hunting. The cap on front is built tough and continues to look great during hot sun on unit. When I take this small trailer on a trip I forget it is behind my Dodge 2500 Ram Pickup.. Having a great time on trips . Thanks Northwood for great trailer. I'm Taking it to Banff Canada in a couple months. Show less

We bought the trailer new in Spokane WA and took it home to Ohio. Since then we taken it to Fort Myers Florida and many points between Florida and Northern Ohio, not to mention a couple trips to Northern Michigan. With travel trailers expect to have a hick up here and there, it’s common with moving a box on wheels. Speed bumps, pot holes, quick stops for reckless or drifty drivers finding enough space to cut in front of you. As for this 26N - it is the best and can stand proud beside an airstream, without the price tag. Trailers well, rugged and very well designed. Floor plan is efficient, and the included equipment is durable. It’s a great 4 season rig - we tested it down in the teens through Montana to the full Florida sun. Go with the LP 3500 watt onan genset and solar - it really works! When storing use a cover and we even put 1/2” 4x8 sheets of pink foam insulation on the roof and under the cover for those oh by the hail storms that sometimes frequent Ohio - works well and provides great ventilation- preventing mildew and extends life of chalking. If your slide gets cocked (caused by not holding in/out button couple seconds after slide stops - stopping in between interfere with auto sync between motors) just extend til it stops and retract in 10” and stop - then extend again - do this at least 3 times and poof - the motors re-sync and done. So don’t get scared off by the negative ninnies - this is a quality rig and it’s on the best frame in the business! Built to go off grid. How important is a frame? Very, a substandard frame will cause corners to loosen and separate - I’ve seen it on a fifth wheel and I felt sorry for that owner. You won’t see that on Northwoods frame. There’s is more I could say good on the Nash, like grease fitting on easy lub hubs (money saver on bearings and spindles), springs and shocks (give great ride and stability), trailer brakes are durable (two years of use and still strong - I use them often to counter cushion effect from truckers passing - just use brake controller to apply a little brake as semi sucks it in and poof it settle out with no worries). When you do your first chalking - run a bead over the horizontal of the rock guard and you’ll never have the issues the one reviewer had with moisture (I haven’t had to rechaulk yet and everything is dry so far. So to close - we love our rig! Show less

I have 2021 23D OTG Nash, Insulation great. No slide awning, should be installed! Screen door doesn’t fit correctly and bugs can get in, window above sink, not accurate either, hard to slide. Have had almost all screws on window blinds loosened, had to put backing into holes! Otherwise a great unit! Show less

Seeing a few posts related to springs and axles failing. Figured to add my experiences. A few years back I had springs break on my '09 NASH 21R a 1/4 mile from the house after an 1100 mile trip. I got VERY lucky being able to limp it home to the barn. I replaced both axles and springs. Upgraded from #3500 dual to #5200 dual axles and springs(Lippert)and also upgraded from stock equalizers to Road Armor tandem axle equalizers. So far so good. Love the trailer in all other aspects and plan to own it for quite some time. I expect no further issues with the running gear. CH Tie Siding, WY Show less

We spend roughly 6-8 weeks a year camping in BC on Vancouver Island. The Nash tows great through lots of windy roads. We found the floor plan to be a good layout. However, we are not happy with the quality. Already have spent over 6K on repairs and find that it is built with low quality parts. The rock guard on the front end is also a poor design, as it warps in the heat, then creates a leak that allows the all the water to run down the front end and directly into the framework. Surely this can be designed more robust. Considering these are higher costs then their competitor, it was disappointing that they did not stand up their claims of quality. Show less

By far the worst RV we ever purchased. This 5th wheel was the first RV we bought new. Our fourth trip, 6 cupboards fell off, had to drill out hinge holes and replace screws with nuts and bolts. Square landing gear rod was put on backwards. AC quite working after fourth time we used it!!! This was one month after warranty ran out!! Show less

We bought the trailer brand new in 2015 and actually like it quite well. Great layout. Good quality. Not bad to pull. The problem we had is that at one of the door openings (it has two) the floor went soft. We had to take it in to get the floor replaced. The factory had missed sealing this entire door so whenever it rained it seeped in and affected the floor. You couldn't see the damage, it's all covered up. It took some time to make the floor go bad but eventually the area around the door got soft. It cost $1,500 to repair what should never have happened in the first place. We never got a response from Nash.... Show less

I did my research before buying the Nash. There is a lot of junk being built out there these days and the reviews reflect that. The Northwoods products had high praise and return buyers, so I made the plunge. I have not been disappointed. I drove this trailer from coast to coast and it took great care of me. Everything worked as it should, it handled well in the mountains, and kept me warm in below zero weather. The build quality is good and in 7000 miles of traveling I haven't had to make any repairs or have warranty work done. After hearing all the nightmare stories of other brands and seeing how cheaply comparable trailers were built, I am glad I spent the extra money for the Nash. You get what you pay for. Pros: Good build quality, stable with shocks on the axles, Perfect length- didn't have to unhitch at most pullthrough sites, 4 seasons, big holding tanks, prewired solar Cons: No dealers nearby, a bit more expensive than comparable sized trailers. I would recommend this trailer with no hesitation and buy a Northwoods product in the future. Show less

Nash21 review In early 2020, my wife and I replaced our 2015 Forest River A-frame camper, with a Northwood, Nash 21K. Although we had a lot of adventures with that A-frame, and it always served us well, it had gotten to the point where it started to feel as small and compact as a Hobbit hole in the Shire hillsides. And to make matters worse, trying to dead-lift the 200# plus roof assembly, was about as arduous and frightening for us, as it must have been for Frodo Baggins, trying to make it to Mordor, to cast his ring of power into the volcano under Mt. Doom. We bought our new Nash at Thunder RV in La Grande, Oregon. Thunder RV sells Nash campers, as well as Arctic Fox Toy Haulers. Plus, they also sell Keystone products. Northwood builds Nash and Arctic Fox products right in La Grande, and Keystone, is built just up the road in Pendleton, Oregon. And of course, as everyone knows, Pendleton was put on the map years ago, thanks to the Pendleton Woolen Mills, and the fine wool products they make. The Nash served us very well this year, and we put around 4,000 miles on it, and spent over 20 days on the road. It came with a 20-watt solar panel, and we added an additional 70-watt panel on the roof top. With a mere 90 watts of output, (on a sunny day!) we were able the keep the 2-12-volt RV batteries charged, letting us dry camp several nights along the Yellowstone, and other Montana rivers in September, as we headed east to the Dakota States. Other than a small problem with the 12-volt electric awning extending properly, the Nash performed flawlessly, and I would recommend Nash Camper products to anybody! And for what it is worth, we would recommend Thunder RV anytime…and while you are in La Grande, you may also be to take a tour of the Northwood factory, if you get there at the right time and day! And it is always a hit to drive up to Pendleton and visit the Woolen Mills Outlet Store! Show less