Question 1

How much does a used Brinkley Model I 265 cost?

Accepted Answer

Right now US RV Connection shows 3 approved, priced Model I 265 listings asking between $42,985 and $48,995, with a median asking price of $47,895. Those are asking prices, not what anyone actually paid. All three are recent units, so the spread is fairly tight compared to the bigger Brinkley models. Each of the three listings includes photos, so you can see the condition and layout before you contact anyone.

Question 2

What model years of the Model I 265 are listed?

Accepted Answer

The current listings cover model years 2025 and 2026, so everything on the site for this model is late-model. There are three units total, all with photos. If you're hoping for an older, higher-mileage-style bargain unit, it isn't here at the moment; the Model I 265 is a newer floorplan and the inventory reflects that. Availability changes, so the year mix can shift as listings turn over.

Question 3

What floorplans of the Model I 265 are listed?

Accepted Answer

All three listings are the same single Model I 265 travel trailer floorplan. Based on the dealer descriptions, it has a front private bedroom with a 66-by-80 king bed and a MaxSpace Split-Level Wardrobe underneath, a combined living area with a slide, a residential-inspired kitchen, and a full rear bath with a 42-by-30 shower. The site does not show alternate bunk or rear-bedroom versions of this model.

Question 4

What should I check before buying a used Model I 265?

Accepted Answer

Even on 2025 and 2026 units, check the roof and all sealant seams, the slide in the living area for smooth travel and clean seals, and the drop-frame pass-thru storage for water intrusion or frame rub. Run the water heater, furnace, air conditioning and the Maxxair fan in the rear bath, and test the theater seating recliners and pull-out dining table. Confirm tire dates and brakes, and ask for any remaining factory warranty paperwork.

Question 5

What features come on the Model I 265?

Accepted Answer

From the dealer descriptions: theater seating, a slide in the combined living area, a pull-out dining table, a king bed in a private front bedroom with a MaxSpace Split-Level Wardrobe below, LED chassis lighting, and drop-frame pass-thru storage. The full rear bath has a 42-by-30 shower with a built-in seat and a Maxxair fan. One listing also mentions a residential-inspired kitchen and generous storage. Anything beyond that isn't stated, so confirm with the seller.

Question 6

Is the Model I 265 a good travel trailer for couples?

Accepted Answer

That's how the dealer descriptions frame it. One listing says the floorplan is designed for couples and small families, and the layout backs that up: a private king-bed bedroom up front, a rear living area with theater seating and a pull-out dining table, and a full rear bath with a seated shower. There are no sleeping specifics beyond the king bed in the descriptions, so ask about additional sleeping capacity if you travel with kids.

Question 7

Where can I find a Model I 265 for sale near me?

Accepted Answer

The three current listings are in Cookeville, Tennessee, Franklin, Tennessee, and Middlebury, Indiana, so it's a Tennessee and northern Indiana cluster at the moment. All three include photos. If none of those are within driving distance, it's worth checking back, since inventory on US RV Connection turns over and locations change with it.

Question 8

How does the Model I 265 compare to the Model I 275 and the Model Z 2680?

Accepted Answer

Mostly it's a price and size step. The Model I 265 listings ask $42,985 to $48,995, median $47,895, across 2025 and 2026 travel trailers. The Model I 275 shows 3 listings at $53,795 to $82,059, median $53,995, in 2026 and 2027. The Model Z 2680 shows 3 listings at $70,995 to $110,627, median $75,994, in 2026 and 2027. The site doesn't provide feature-by-feature comparisons, so compare the individual descriptions.

Brinkley Model I 265: Prices, Years & Buyer Questions