RVpullinGuy
North Ogden, Utah
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I want to upgrade from the trailer in my signature to a fifth wheel. I'm interested in real differences between Fuzion and Raptor and Cyclone trailers. What are your real experiences (Good and Bad -- Pros and Cons -- Likes and Dislikes) with these trailers?
RVpullinGuy
2006 Chevy 2500HD Duramax/Allison CC SB
2005 Sierra T28 Toy Hauler
YamRaptor700, KawiKFX700, (2)Hon400Ex, Hon250EX, SuzLT80
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DavidM49
Bartonville, IL
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We have the Raptor 3814 and aside from some very minor trim issues, we are very happy with our Raptor. We have about 6000 miles on it and again, other than some trim issues, it has performed flawlessly. The layout is perfect for us and the only upgrades we have done is replace the stock queen matress as it was horrible, but that is the case in most TH's. We have looked at the Fuzion and it is really cool. Had it been available when we purchased our Raptor, we would have bought it. I have never seen a Cyclone so you just have to do your research and determine what you need and want and compare. Keystone builds a quality product but again you have to compare apples to apples in terms of what you want and what you are willing to pay for and go from there. There are lot of owners for all 3 units on this forum and I am sure you will hear more. Good luck and have fun
Big Dave
2008 F350 Superduty 6.4 TD "Bumbles"
2007 Keystone Raptor 3814
2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI
2008 Yamaha Raptor 250 SE
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Madhatter1
Madeira Beach FL
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We have a Fuzion 373 and love it. It is the same trailer as a Raptor with cosmetic upgrades. Glass door is a big plus, makes it feel roomier. We use garage as the kids room when its unloaded. We have used it 15 times locally and traveled in it for a month in June. 2 adults and 2 kids, plenty of room and nothing broke. Flat screen tv is nice too. I can give way more info, but I don't want to make post too long. More info if you want.
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cwill925
Murfreesboro TN
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I have an '08 Fuzion 362 and really like it. Have had no problems that require dealer repair. Just a few little adjustments to suit my picky taste. We have about 4000 miles on it. The Fuzion and the Raptor are both Keystone products and share similar floor plans and systems. As mentioned in the other posts, differences are in the decor, decals, front cap and the added feature of the sliding glass door into the garage from the man cabin. I am going to add a second A/C in the bedroom. It does get a little warm with the one unit while camping in the summer. I may consider a modification to the generator exhaust. In the stock configuration it exhausts to the door side, near the awning. May route it to the slide side and add a genturi to keep the exhaust away from the slide seals.
Fuzion and Raptor are both good products. I have no experience with the Cyclone.
'08 Fuzion 362
'02 F-350 7.3 PSD
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bcoakley
Bishop, CA.
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I have the Cyclone 3795. Have been very happy with it. Only a few minor problems that I fixed. Love the king size bed, but not sure if the new ones still have that. I looked at the Raptor 3612 also and was very pleased with that one. Both are very nice and well built. 2 things I didn't like about the Raptor was the(like the post above)generator exhaust coming out on what I considered the "wrong" side. Also couldn't open the basement door unless the entry door was closed. Raptors didn't come with garage beds when I was looking, I guess now they do.Don't know anything about the Fuzion. Looked at one recently though and appeared well built, just didn't like sliding glass door.
2005 Ford F250 6.0 Super Duty
2007 Cyclone 3795
2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700 Special Edition
2006 Yamaha Wolverine 450
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dchurch
South Carolina
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We have a 2007 Fuzion 3612 - love it. Great space, electric bunks in garage a must, we have 3 a/c units - this is a must in hot climate especially for garage area, love sliding glass door.
A few minor problems - trim type stuff, small water leak around refrigator outlet, most stuff I handled myself.
Larger issues with landing gear - first the driver side stripped gear. Now passenger side giving same problem - I've not had time to fix. The first issues occur 45 days after warranty - Keystone would not honor repair. i fixed myself with a $27 repair kit. Main issue was getting 5th wheel back on TV to get home. Note - Keystone uses Lippert frames - I think most RV companines use the same company. When searching forum it appears Landing Gear issues are fairly common. Just make sure you carry a large bottle jack with you.
Overall - very satisfied with Fuzion.
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kb7kuh
Lincoln City OR USA
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I have a 2007 Raptor 3612DS and love it. I'm currently living in it, so it's getting above normal usage. I do go to the dunes and use it to haul the Drag bikes to the track 2 times a month. So far no major problems, the furnace fan is starting to make some noise when first started (under Warr.) I looked at the Fuzion and liked it, the only thing I did not like was the Glass garage door. If something happened to break loose and break the glass. It did look good tho.
Don
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2007 Raptor 3612DS
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Sprinks542
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looked at the new Fuzion 363 09 last night. These trailers are great. Interior is great and lots of space. Looked at Cyclone's this summer and though alright I liked the Fuzion's better. Seen a few Raptor's and liked very well, just don't care for outside graphics. Here is my thought on the exhaust systems coming out the man doors side. If they were out the other side I'm thinking the fumes from genny is the culprit of this reasoning. Just my thought.
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marek
Ellicott city MD
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Which trailer has the most storage ? We looked at the Raptor and Inferno 4012 yesterday. The Inferno is a nice trailer with good construction and nice fit and finish, but there didnt seem to be much storage space. Only a few cabnits in the kitchen and a couple of small cabnits. We like for the kids to have thier own cabnit or drawer space for thier clothes and other stuff they like to bring.Going to try to look at the Cyclone this week and they have an Inferno 4005 coming in.
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Sir Slink
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I have an 05 Raptor 3319 which I just bought from and individual had a total of 20 days of use 10 days each 06 and 07 Daytona bike week. I looked at the fuzion as well liked the upgrades but didn't like the glass doors, made me feel confined. My 5500 Onen works great nice and quiet and the exhaust comes out on the correct side so I didn't have to do anything.I did add some more cabinets on both sides. I took out the dining area and replaced it with 2 heavy wood dining room chairs and a smaller table that has 2 pull outs if I want it wider and nothing has moved while traveling. It added about 1 and 1/2 foot of walk space that way. Since I had all that room now, I removed the couch as well and added 2 recliners. I also have 2 glider chairs which travel in the isle when we are on the road and when the bikes come off I have 3 throw rugs which one goes in the garage area and the gliders works out very well and allows the beds to be lowered. Did not replace the matress but added a good memory foam and that seems to suit us just fine. Other than cosmetics which are shabby on all the units we looked at you just have to fix it. Did add another Coleman 13500 A/C in front with heat strip and 16" rims with 14Ply tires and a 5th Air Borne pin box. What ever you buy just remember it has to suit your needs nobody elses. I think all units have their little issues but what doesn't now a days. We love it good luck in your hunt
Slink
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