5 Travel Trailer Brands That Hold Their Value Over Time

    A truck towing a travel trailer on a mountain highway.

    There are so many travel trailer brands and models on the market. It can be tough to know which will best hold its value over time. The best used travel trailers are ones owners have taken good care of. But certain manufacturers have a strong following and owner support that appeals to the used travel trailer market.

    Read on to find out about five RV manufacturers with strong reputations for offering travel trailers that hold their resale value.

    Airstream

    Airstream’s notable aerodynamic aluminum exterior pioneered modern RV travel and design. Each Airstream travel trailer takes about 350 hours to build. Airstream’s attention to detail in the factory translates into lower maintenance costs and higher resale values. Its travel trailer floors are built with TransCore composite engineered for firmness underfoot. Each wheel has its own suspension absorbing 50% more road vibration.

    A 2024 Airstream Bambi 20FB travel trailer.
    Airstream’s iconic aluminum exterior is hard to miss on the road, with a style that appeals to a broad range of modern campers. (Photo courtesy of Airstream.)

    The Flying Cloud travel trailer is Airstream’s most popular and family-friendly travel trailer today, with seven available floor plans that sleep up to eight people. Other popular models include the Globetrotter, International, and Bambi.

    Coachmen

    For about 60 years, Coachmen has focused on providing a product with superior value by using high-grade components and construction practices. Its travel trailer lineup features affordable and luxury RVs designed for weekend travel or cross-country getaways.

    Several Coachmen Freedom Express travel trailers parked in a row on a sales lot.
    Coachmen Freedom Express travel trailers appeal to many RV lifestyles, from weekend to long-term use.

    Coachman’s Catalina travel trailer lineup features the popular Catalina Legacy Edition boasting an enclosed, fully sealed underbelly, screwed cabinet construction, and an all-in-one control panel with a dimmer switch. The Freedom Express Ultra Lite trailer can be towed by today’s mid-size SUVs and half-ton vehicles and provides exceptional comfort in a lightweight model.

    Forest River

    Forest River understands that quality and dependability are essential elements in its products. Since 1996, the manufacturer has become an industry leader, offering a diverse lineup of RVs.

    Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack travel trailers on a sales lot.
    Forest River’s Cherokee Wolf Pack travel trailers range from lightweight couples’ trailers to spacious toy haulers.

    Forest River’s Rockwood Ultra Lite travel trailers bring value in the lightweight market. Quality features include spacious flush-floor slide-outs, wide dinettes, and comfortable living spaces. They can be towed by a half-ton vehicle. The Cherokee Grey Wolf line ranges from the Wolf Den couple’s camper to the Grey Wolf toy hauler.

    Jayco

    Since 1968, Jayco set out to make RV travel safer and more accessible for families. It remains one of the most popular travel trailer camper brands on the road today. Every Jayco RV is built on a custom frame designed specifically for each unit and features a Magnum Truss Roof System for confident strength on top of the RV. 

    A Jayco White Hawk travel trailer parked on a sales lot.
    The Jayco name is one of the most common on the road today, partly because its travel trailers accommodate a broad range of family sizes.

    Jayco offers adaptable sleeping arrangements for every family. Different-sized models range from the lightweight Jay Feather model to the longer and roomier Jay Flight. You’ll also find a range of bunkhouse travel trailers for sale.

    Keystone RV Co.

    Keystone RV Co. offers more than 200 floor plans, great for couples and large families. The Keystone Innovation Lab focuses research and development on creating high-standard performance, safety, and comfort features. 

    A 2024 Keystone RV Co. Cougar Half-Ton 25RDS travel trailer parked in a lot with steps and awning deployed.
    Keystone RV Co.’s various travel trailer floor plans offer a range of sizes and towing weights and innovative features like tankless water heaters and SolarFlex packages.

    The luxurious Cougar Half-Ton offers flexible towing capacities. Premium features include full auto-leveling, a Climate Guard protection package, and Girard tankless on-demand water heaters. It also includes laminated sidewalls with a 5-sided aluminum superstructure. Popular lightweight travel trailers from Keystone RV Co. include the Springdale and Passport SL Series.

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