What is the best quality park model RV?
The Short Answer
The best quality park model is one built to the ANSI A119.5 standard by an established manufacturer, with a pitched shingled roof, residential-style framing and insulation, and a dealer nearby to service it. We chose Kropf, a family-owned builder in Goshen, Indiana with more than 75 years of experience, because its units hold up to Maine winters and can be customized.
What Separates a Well-Built Park Model
Brand names matter less than how the unit is put together. Here is what to check on any park model you are considering.
- Certification: Look for the RVIA seal and construction to the ANSI A119.5 park model standard. That is what lets the unit be titled, financed, and insured as an RV.
- Roof: A pitched roof with asphalt shingles sheds snow and rain far better than a flat rubber roof, which matters a lot in Maine.
- Insulation and windows: Ask about insulation in the walls, floor, and ceiling, and whether the windows are insulated, dual-pane, or low-E. This drives your heating bill.
- Interior construction: Real drywall or tongue-and-groove walls, solid cabinetry, and residential-size appliances signal a unit built for long-term use rather than weekends.
- Plumbing and electrical: Park models connect directly to water, sewer, and electric. Well-routed, protected water lines are key if you plan to use the unit in cold weather.
- Builder track record: A manufacturer that has been around for decades is more likely to stand behind its warranty and still be there when you need parts.
Why We Carry Kropf
Kropf Industries has been family-owned in Goshen, Indiana for more than 75 years, and it was building park models long before tiny homes became a trend. Its units have the residential feel buyers expect: higher ceilings, large windows, real cabinetry, and full kitchens.
Kropf also lets you customize exterior colors, interior finishes, and floorplans, so you are not stuck with whatever happens to be on a lot. The Canadian series is designed for colder climates and offers up to 538 square feet, which makes it a natural fit for northern New England.
Quality Includes Who Services It
Even the best-built unit needs a dealer who knows it. Buying from a dealership with an on-site service department means warranty claims, seasonal maintenance, and repairs get handled locally. Our service team in Gray works on the units we sell.
