mesa ridge vs open range

It is a two hour drive to get to the dealer but they were very helpful in many areas. Of course, how they are put together, is important. The microwave convection oven is really nice. A lot can change in 3 to 5 years.At one time, basically when we were researching for our RV, Open Range was a secondary choice, and we might have gone that way because of truck prices for a new F450. Our DRV factory rep has a RV. This trailer is like living in a small apartment. Slide out poured 5 half gallon buckets of water within first week I owned the trailer. We travel extensively and need an rv that with stand the test of miles and time as well as at least 3+ seasonal temps. Recently someone on one of the forums we're on mentioned that they had toured that factory and saw two men carrying a sidewall for a FW and that it was flopping around as they carried it. to a degree where we just were not comfortable.Of course, one has issues with a new rig no matter what the model or make; we had major issues with our 2009 Montana and now have a 2010 of the same model with no glitches whatsoever.The Open Range Residential is beautiful and has many practical features that I love - both as a woman and as one who does the towing and has been RVing since a baby - but this is our home and we chose to go with a time-tested product and manufacturer.On that note, you might check out the Keystone Montana fifth-wheel. The interior is very attractive and I do like the comfortable king size bed.

The manufacturer thought of everything! It is a four season trailer for colder weather as well as 2 air conditioners. I'm not the average rv'er, I travel the mid U S and live in mine 16 days a month. We have a Bighorn that we have been living in for over two years in temperatures from the teens to over 100 degrees and have been very comfortable in it.Heartland Customer Service has an outstanding record of taking care of their customers if and when problem arise.

We also discussed blog reported Lemon Law issues concerning a disgruntled owner. We then paid $500 to replace both of the new axles to get higher capacity axles. The large slide out had a design flaw that lead to the floor rotting in one corner. I don't know, and can't tell, so I decided to buy what filled as many needs as possible. And to make things worse, the customer service at Open Range is awful. One axle was not straight when the trailer was built and this cost $1000 dollars to put on "Correct Track" attachment to correct. At the most recent RV-Dreams Rally we spent considerable time (hours and days) with the owners of the local DRV dealership and several hours sitting and talking with full-time DRV and other product owners. Some, not all, of the RV dealership owners we have dealt with have been to some of their products' factories. Saw the 3X 388RKS at the Hershey RV Show. Two substantial fixes under wnt'y were done to our satisfaction. Dream. So we had to call someone out to look at it. We have.My wife and I bought and lived in a DRV Mobile Suite full-time in 8 states in temperatures ranging from the high teens to the high 90's. However the internal trim and doors were misaligned. It was the dealer that put them in the 'incorrect' position, but nonetheless, they are not covered under the warranty because of the 'positioning incorrectly' issue.No one can figure out way water leaks into the bunkhouse.Other than that, I really want to love my open range.I wouldn't suggest buying an Open Range. Summer of 2018 noticed the recliner, where your head lays was splitting. We love our rv bc of its spacious unique layout with opposing slides, quality cabinets doors trim, BH loft works fabulous for our guests, feels like a home not an rv. First of all the trim around the slides falls off. I am omitting minor problems that showed lack of skilled design. My husband states it is very easy to tow with the Chevy 2500 turbo diesel. What a dream it is towing. No matter how bad you are at leveling, propane lines should not be 'in the way'.

*  Closer comparison of the OR and the Montana showed us various differences we were not comfortable with for full-timing use:  Frame welds, cable slides on the OR versus hydraulic on the Montana, much of the OR interior is plastic versus wood in the Montana, the lack of track record of the OR versus the proven track record of Montana/Keystone, folks with Montanas were happy - folks with OR were few and far between at the time and were reporting slide issues, etc.

hates one?In January 2010 my wife and I saw several Open Range models at the annual rv show in Greensboro, NC. Mesa Ridge by Open Range Travel. Bunkhouse area is great for kids , a private office, or a second bedroom for adults along for the trip. Explore. I followed the posts of someone who thankfully was made whole by the builder of the RV they paid good money for, but it was "iffy" for a while. & 4 bicyclesTOPIC: Opinions on Open Range? For me,(us), we sought to find the combination of best features and design,for the dollar.Richard & Ginny, travel with Buster,our Schnauzer boy. Good luck! Thus, they don't move theirs at all, so no issues with running gear or anything like that. The unit has been disappointing because we have discovered several leaks around the windows. This RV was purchased new for several reasons. The access to maintenance and propane areas was easy. Compare the standard features of the Open Range models against the the competition with these handy comparison checklist sheets. Yep. liked it and were seriously considering purchasing it. We had to replace the primary A/C within two years. The extras are nice for upscale camping. When there is any wind at all, it is able to lift up and rip open that window.