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Hi: Thanks for coming to Just Answer with your question. My name is Randall and I believe I can assist you with this. This is kind of like asking a football fan who their favorite team is. Ask any 10 of us and you would probably get 10 different answers! Let me give you some pointers on what to look for in any brand. And to answer your question more directly; Skyline is a middle of the road brand. There are campers that are cheaper and a number more expensive. The main thing to keep in mind as you search for a replacement is to look at each one with a critical eye. Most of what goes into any of these units is made by someone else. All the appliances and electrical parts are made by numberous companies. Even many of the plastic parts and cabinents may be made by others. Take a look at the finish and the cabinents. Check the roof very carefully. Do things fit? Is the trim neat and put on properly? Units from the same manufacturer that are the same model can vary quite a bit! I personally think BigFoot makes one of the best quality units, but they aren't in business any more. You would have to pick up a previously owned unit. I like the two piece clamshell all fiberglass design. It is almost bulletproof for leaks and that is one of the areas that gives campers the most problems. Leaks can total a unit in short order. I like Norcold over Dometic and I think Carrier is the best A/C you can get. I like Hydro-flame over Suburban in a furnace and Atwood over Suburban in a water heater. These are personal observations after having worked on hundreds of units. That is not to say that the others aren't good; as they also give good service. How you take care of your unit will make a huge difference as to how long things last and the amount of problems you might have.
Slides are nice, but they have their share of problems too. Whatever you buy, just be sure you have checked it out carefully for quality and make sure the roof doesn't have damage or has leaked as those repairs can cost over $1,000 very quickly! I hope this has been helpful. Follow up questions are fine. When we are finished, please hit the "accept" tab so I get credit for my time assisting you. Feedback about your experience with Just Anwswer is always appreciated! All the best, R.J.

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Answered:	9/16/2009

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