Most of the major brands have a wide range of models which differ in quality. Following the recent recession, there have been good brands getting into financial difficulties and then being bought up by big name companies that do not support the quality of the company they just acquired. So if someone tells you a certain brand that is a 5 year old trailer is an excellent choice, it may not be true in the 2012 or 2013 models. Sunnybrook 5th wheels were excellent quality 5 years ago, but have slipped greatly in quality since they were bought out by Winnebago. This is true of many other current models as well. They are being sold on the reputation that the prior company had successfully built. Buyer beware!!
My current trailer is a 2010 Heartland Eagle Ridge. I felt it was a good compromise of cost and quality. 2 years ago Heartland got bought out by one of the big companies and the prices have gone up, and I am not sure the quality has even stayed the same.
Many trailers are sold with insufficient (my judgement) frames and tires and axles. Check the weight ratings on the axles and tires vs the trailer empty weight (on sticker on left side near front). Then add 8.3 lbs/gallon of fresh water and gray/black water, plus the RV coach batteries, plus the full LP tanks, and then add about 1500 lbs for food, clothes, portable grill, outdoor furniture, bicycles you might carry on back bumper, tools, jacks, leveling blocks, portable generator, etc, etc, and you have overloaded the suspension very quickly. Most trailers come with tires made in China with questionable quality, so they may not be able to carry their rated load (but maybe they do for 2 or 3 years).
I don't think there is any rating system from best to worst. Every manufacturer claims they are best for the price point they aim to sell at. I have been to the annual RV shows and find no "real winners". There are just too many compromises. My advice is to find something that fits your needs in the 4-6 year old used catagory and buy it for about half price of new. If the trailer has any major problems, it will have shown up by then.
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