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Roose17 · 03-22-2020, 11:44 AM

We have a 2018 239ML. This is our third rig and the first from Keystone. First impressions from owning one: Great floor plan for a family of 4 or less. Bunks big enough for when kids grow into larger teens. Camp side dinette is great. Top bunk can be hard to get into without a ladder. On rainy days it can be tight quarters especially if your kids want to watch TV. Very hard to watch TV from dinette and impossible from the bunks. We find the whole family on the murphy bed but the AC will drown out your TV speakers. Wish there was a bit more storage since the pantry also is our linen closet. Not sure if they made any changes to the latest floor plan.

We have had two seasons under our belt and a trip to Florida and it tows great with our half-ton. Last season we changed out tires for Goodyear Endurace before taking a 2,000 mile trip. So far we are happy with the tires.

Now the bad: All units and manufacturers have little issues and bugs. Unfortunately Keystone in 2018 was more interested in pumping out light weight trailers for SUV buyers than concentrating on structural quality. To cut weight they use a sandwich floor with is mostly cardboard, thin wood, Styrofoam and DARCOR. This past fall we started noticing large bubbles in the linoleum floor. Our dealer cut back the floor near our entry door, in the outdoor kitchen, under the bunks, and inside our front storage compartments. As with several 2018 Keystone ultra light owners we have extensive water damage. No leaks from the roof, nor windows, and exterior seals were inspected and touched up every six months. Many will agree there was a manufacturing issue that is causing water to penetrate from below. Our unit is rotting from all four corners. Could be the DARCOR or the lack of sealant where the floor meets the frame.

Do not let our experience sway you in either direction. Keystone may have made improvements since 2018. However do extensive research on structural build quality and read the warranty details for any manufacturer. That is what we will be doing if we ever get a forth rig. Our dealer is currently engaged with Keystone concerning our unit because the cost to fix maybe extensive. We love our 239ML so we are quite disappointed we are in this situation. Hoping Keystone learned their lesson because this model is perfect for small families with half tons and larger SUVs.

Happy hunting.

03-22-2020, 11:44 AM	#32
Roose17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Columbia Posts: 16	We have a 2018 239ML. This is our third rig and the first from Keystone. First impressions from owning one: Great floor plan for a family of 4 or less. Bunks big enough for when kids grow into larger teens. Camp side dinette is great. Top bunk can be hard to get into without a ladder. On rainy days it can be tight quarters especially if your kids want to watch TV. Very hard to watch TV from dinette and impossible from the bunks. We find the whole family on the murphy bed but the AC will drown out your TV speakers. Wish there was a bit more storage since the pantry also is our linen closet. Not sure if they made any changes to the latest floor plan. We have had two seasons under our belt and a trip to Florida and it tows great with our half-ton. Last season we changed out tires for Goodyear Endurace before taking a 2,000 mile trip. So far we are happy with the tires. Now the bad: All units and manufacturers have little issues and bugs. Unfortunately Keystone in 2018 was more interested in pumping out light weight trailers for SUV buyers than concentrating on structural quality. To cut weight they use a sandwich floor with is mostly cardboard, thin wood, Styrofoam and DARCOR. This past fall we started noticing large bubbles in the linoleum floor. Our dealer cut back the floor near our entry door, in the outdoor kitchen, under the bunks, and inside our front storage compartments. As with several 2018 Keystone ultra light owners we have extensive water damage. No leaks from the roof, nor windows, and exterior seals were inspected and touched up every six months. Many will agree there was a manufacturing issue that is causing water to penetrate from below. Our unit is rotting from all four corners. Could be the DARCOR or the lack of sealant where the floor meets the frame. Do not let our experience sway you in either direction. Keystone may have made improvements since 2018. However do extensive research on structural build quality and read the warranty details for any manufacturer. That is what we will be doing if we ever get a forth rig. Our dealer is currently engaged with Keystone concerning our unit because the cost to fix maybe extensive. We love our 239ML so we are quite disappointed we are in this situation. Hoping Keystone learned their lesson because this model is perfect for small families with half tons and larger SUVs. Happy hunting.