Starcraft reviews

I’ve owned rvs since 1982, I bought the autumn ridge for a retirement camper. This is the worst camper I have ever owned. Continuos water leak problems with water lines, hard rain comes in through air conditioner. I have brought it back to dealer twice and I’m still having problems. Cheap tape on cabinets is pealing off. These trailers are built with scraps I think. The people who put them together have got to be ignorant or just don’t care. Workmanship is pathetic. As soon as I got it home we realized the roof had a severe kink in it on the roof. Back to dealer. Leaks have been a major problem and have been brought back to dealer for these. Every time I have taken it out something else goes wrong. Knowing that the company won’t admit it’s a piece of junk and the warranty is expired now. I’m stuck with a piece of junk. I will never purchase another camper of any brand they manufacture because they will probably be junk too. They won’t print this email so everyone can see the garbage they produce but I will always advise potential buyers not to purchase any brand that they produce. What happened to American craftsmanship. This company should be ashamed of the quality of work they put out. It is literally junk. If you have the guts to email me back please don’t hesitate. Show less

Thought this was a good idea instead of tenting out of my Enclosed bike trailer....big Mistake. Construction is poor., siding screws were missing and siding started to gap...window and sidewalls started to leak within a year. I don't know if the hot water heater ever worked as I went to use it on a trip and it would not light....sidewalls inside are luan with some plastid glued to it. I got sick of the thing and tore it apart....reinforced walls ....replaced insulation which had been wet with HDX rigid 1" foam and sealed everything prior with silicone. Used AZDEL paneling in some locations and aluminum Diamond plate in the ATV spot. Cutout the delaminating, spongy interior grade MDF plywood and replaced it with treated marine plywood. I would not buy a Starcraft product ever again. Show less

For a relatively small travel trailer, my family loved the versatility of the AR-One Extreme. We mostly used it in Colorado and Utah, often in dispersed camping locations (no hookups). The "Extreme" features of this AR-ONE mean the axel is lifted for better clearance on rough roads, and the underside is covered for protection from the elements and offered a bit more insulation on cold nights. We used all its features, from the heater to air conditioner, and really loved the ability to switch the fridge from electric to gas. This allowed us to boondock for up to 4 days a at time as a family of 3 without running out of battery power (and no generator!). The grey water tank is rather small, so we'd have to empty it out if we washed dishes in the sink, otherwise it was fine for weekend use. Show less

We purchased a brand new 2014 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 329 BHU. We started off with some minor issues with its construction, but these were a fairly simple fix. Unfortunately, our slides were another story. They were poorly constructed & there has been water coming in through the seals on the outside of the slides whenever it rained. The water then made its way down the walls & rotted out the floors. We had one repaired by a camper repair man & then most recently pulled up the flooring in the bunkhouse slide. It is completely rotted. This camper was meticulously maintained & covered in the off season, but is now so far gone, we don't know what we are going to do. I am so heartbroken 😔 never buy a StarCraft camper! Show less

The layout of the camper is perfect for the family. It is a lighter camper and towes behind the truck really well. And that is about all I have good to say about it. I was warned not to buy a camper that was made during COVID and I should have listened. They said that the campers were being thrown together and sent out quickly. There is a drawer that is half size and was supposed to be full sized. I notified Starcraft and they even sent me the blue prints showing it was supposed to be. They still wanted me to pay to repair it. My fault for not realizing it sooner so it would be under warranty. But you would think if it was made wrong they would make it right. There are 3 cabinet spaces above the table, but there are only 2 doors. It has been a hassle getting to the middle of the cabinet. The sink is nice and large, but it does not drain well at all. I need a squeegee to get the water to go down the drain. It also has been the worse sealed camper I have owned. The windows have to be almost slammed shut to stay latched. No matter what we do, a large amount of dust comes in when towing. Overall, nice layout and will work great for family outings. I just know we are going to have to put a lot of work into this new camper to button it up. Show less

Our 5th summer with the unit. Ideal size for a couple and a dog. The tip-out option provides enough room for all of us. The tip-out is rugged and continues to work without any problems along with the power awning. The electric tongue Jack is the best! The tires were initially filled with nitrogen and held between 57 and 63 psi for three years before we needed to add air. The tires are top grade steel belted radials and we’ve taken this unit to Florida and back. There’s about 10,000 travel miles on the camper now and the tires look barely worn. They ar holding up exceptionally well. Shower is small however the bathroom is very functional. The water pump provides adequate pressure and is still working flawlessly. The refrigerator works well. It is a bit confusing at first with the gas, on/off electric and possible battery drain. Remember to turn the battery draw to the off position with switch located in the outside storage bin access under the bed. Water heater is powerful and heats up the water very quickly. It does use around 10x the gas volume of the refrigerator (my estimation after using the unit for five years) but the hot water is worth the extra gas use. Took out the manual ceiling skylight and had Camping World put in an electric unit with the auto close rain sensor. I won’t ever live without this feature on any future camper. The heater heats up the interior space in about five minutes. The unit hold the heat in well. The windows work well, slide easily and don’t stick. Cross ventilation is good. There is plenty of cupboard space. The black and grey water tanks valve handles are easily accessible, have always sealed well, and the unit is easy to empty. The flush ring for the black water tank is priceless for moving all solids out of the septic holding tank. Radio and CD player work well. Installed a 19” Furion LCD TV high on the wall at the foot of the bed that can be watched from the dinette or bed. The set up works well and should be offered as a standard option. My four issues that give me heartburn. The bed fills the front from side to side and the person sleeping on the inside has to climb over the person sleeping on the outside. We accepted this fact as not a big deal when we bought it, but now after five years find it a bit of an issue. The dinette is small and the seating uncomfortable. Can’t be used as a bed except for a child under 4’ 6” tall. The propane tank is held on by two bolts with no tank cover. They should have made a tank cradle that the gas tank drops into and is secured with a wingnut metal band. A nice secure plastic housing would have also been nice. The last thing is the stabilizing jacks. They are one leg extensions, flimsy, and can bend easily if the camper is not close to level upon extending these. It would be great to have a stronger scissor Jack option available or as standard equipment. Would I buy it again. Most definitely I would. The towing is effortless with a 6 cyl Jeep Cherokee. The equalizer tow bar package keeps the rig sway free. No leaks in the unit and all the appliances continue to work well (knock on wood). Show less

Makayla Medina Customer support specialist This woman is the worst customer support specialist I've ever dealt with. I had to talk to three different people and each time each person gave me a different response on items that were recalled on my RV. Cost me thousands out of pocket. Don't buy a Jayco and their lies. Show less

I bought this camper 4 weeks ago , and I was excited. First time going out I had to take it in , because nothing worked. The electrical system wasn't grounded. The dealership worked hard to figure it it out and fixed it, but a new camper off the lot....we went camping only to find out , our trim is falling off, drawers were falling out, and our door doesn't like to close no matter how level it is. Faux wood cabinet spaces aren't nailed, and putty everywhere that wasn't cleaned up. If I could do it over I would check more thoroughly, and pick a nicer one. For 25000$ I'm not impressed, and my slide out is acting up already, it has hiccups already. The year isn't over. I understand there's a warranty, but damn , I want to camp. Show less

We love our 2017 Starcraft AR-ONE Maxx 27BHS. If course you will have your minor issues when you first purchase but warranty covered it all. After 4 years is time to replace the awning but we live in windy Oklahoma and camp in Missouri. The layout is perfect for my wife and I and our 5 grandchildren. Plenty of room to walk around. Happy with our purchase. Show less