Starcraft RV Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels for Sale
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A value-driven, lightweight towable lineup from one of America's oldest RV names — travel trailers and fifth wheels built under the Jayco/Thor umbrella in Topeka, Indiana.
Starcraft travel trailer, fifth-wheel & toy-hauler lines
All 6 rigs in the Starcraft RV Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels range. Filter by the feature that matters most to how you camp.
Travel Trailer
Autumn Ridge
Typically $10,000-$25,000 used
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Travel Trailer
Super Lite
Typically $20,000-$35,000 used
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Travel Trailer
GSL Travel Trailer
Typically $35,000-$60,000 used
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Fifth Wheel
GSL Light Duty Fifth Wheel
Typically $40,000-$60,000 used
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Fifth Wheel
GSL Fifth Wheel
Typically $45,000-$70,000 used
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Toy Hauler
Autumn Ridge Toy Hauler
Typically $14,000-$28,000 used
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Why buyers love Starcraft RV
Starcraft is one of the oldest names in American recreation, tracing back to a 1903 metal-stamping company in Goshen, Indiana that grew into boats and, eventually, RVs. Today Starcraft RV builds towables in Topeka, Indiana as a division of Jayco, which has itself been part of Thor Industries since 2016 — so a modern Starcraft is a Jayco-engineered, Thor-backed product wearing a value-brand badge. The current lineup is entirely towable and deliberately lean: the entry-level Autumn Ridge travel trailer, which spans single- and dual-axle bunkhouse and even a couple of toy-hauler floor plans; the lightweight Super Lite, aimed squarely at mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks; the more upscale GSL travel trailer; and two GSL fifth wheels, a half-ton-friendly Light Duty version and a full mid-profile GSL. The pitch is real value — Jayco construction touches like the Magnum roof, TuffShell vacuum-bonded laminated walls, a JAYCO-shared two-year warranty, and standard solar — at prices that undercut the bigger Thor brands. The honest caveat is the one that follows nearly every high-volume value towable: across owner reviews Starcraft sits right at the industry-average mark, and a meaningful share of owners report the water-intrusion, slide, appliance, and quality-control problems common to the segment, plus uneven warranty service. Below is the current towable range with real specs, real floor plans, and a candid read on what owners praise and what they warn about — so you can shop a Starcraft for sale knowing exactly what you are getting.
Here's the part the lot won't tell you: the best Starcraft deals are usually two to four years old. Let the first owner eat the steep early depreciation, then buy a rig that's already been shaken down, with the bugs sorted and the records to prove it. That's exactly the kind of unit our RV buyer's agents hunt for, and we run an independent inspection on every one before you wire a dollar. Already own one and ready to move on? We'll list and sell it through our RV broker service for the retail number it's worth — not the wholesale gutting a dealer offers on trade.
What owners love
- Genuine lightweight value. The Autumn Ridge and Super Lite are priced to undercut the bigger Thor brands while still tucking in solar, a walkable roof, and a strong two-year warranty.
- Easy-towing weights. Most of the lineup is engineered for half-ton trucks and capable SUVs, and owners consistently rate the floor plans and towing manners highly (both 4.1 on RV Insider).
- Jayco engineering underneath. A Starcraft is built by Jayco with shared construction like the Magnum roof and TuffShell laminated walls, giving it more pedigree than its price tag suggests.
What to watch
- Quality control is the soft spot. The overall-quality sub-score (3.0) sits well below the floor-plan score, and owners report water intrusion, slide, seal, and appliance problems on a share of units.
- Factory warranty is the weakest sub-score (2.6). A vocal group of owners describe frustrating warranty and dealer-service experiences, so budget patience if something goes wrong after the sale.
- Value build, value materials. These are entry-to-mid-tier trailers; a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the roof, seals, slides, axles, and appliances is essential on any used Starcraft.
What Starcraft RV owners are saying
Across roughly 191 owner reviews on RV Insider, Starcraft averages about 3.5 out of 5 — right at the RV-industry norm. Owners rate floor plans (4.1) and driving/towing (4.1) highest and livability solid at 3.6; the clear weak spots are overall quality (3.0) and factory warranty/support (2.6), which matches what we hear: buyers like the layouts, light weights, and value, but a meaningful share report water intrusion, slide and seal problems, appliance failures, and frustrating warranty service. The volume Autumn Ridge travel trailer pulls the average down, rating about 3.0 over roughly 39 reviews with several pointed quality-control complaints, while a smaller share of owners report trouble-free first trailers. Starcraft RV is a division of Jayco, which is owned by Thor Industries, so build philosophy and component sourcing track the broader Thor world. As with any high-volume value builder, condition and quality vary widely unit to unit, so a careful pre-purchase inspection is essential.
“Everything on this trailer works awesome, we take it out about 5 times a year, it has been an easy first trailer to have bought.”
“Small and light enough to tow with just about any SUV but roomy enough to not feel cramped!”
“Refrigerator has failed twice. Wall came apart. Toilet flap failed to close flooding the RV.”
“I love mine. I've been through extremely heavy rain storm. No leaks. Cabinets are great quality.”
“This is the worst camper I have ever owned. Continuous water leak problems with water lines.”
Owner feedback summarized from public review sites and forums, each linked above. RVBrokers is independent and not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Starcraft RV.
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