rwpor
mercer island wa
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also look at NUWA, Carriage has a 5 year frame warranty
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wittmeba
Roanoke, Va
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Using this link there are lots to pick from.
http://www.rvbg.com/manufacturers.cfm
and these not listed above:
http://www.heartlandrvs.com/products.html
http://www.openrangerv.com/
http://www.excelrvs.com/
http://www.glendalerv.com/2006/Titanium/Titanium2006.html
Carriage - Cameo, Carri-Lite, Carriage, Royals, Domani
Excel - RT, Classic, Limited, Wild Cargo
Forest River - Day Dreamer
Heartland - Landmark
Holiday Rambler - Presidential Suites, Presidential, Alumascape Suite, Alumascape, Next Level
Jayco - Designer
Keystone - Big Sky
King of the Road - Royal Villa
K-Z - Escalade
Newmar - Kountry Aire, Torrey Pine, X-Aire, Cypress
NuWa - Hitchhiker II LS, Hitchhiker Discover America, Hitchhiker Champagne
SunnyBrook - Mobile Suites, West Pointe
Forest River - Cardinal/GII, Cedar Creek/Silverback GII
Heartland - Bighorn, Big Country, Sundance
Jayco - Eagle
Keystone - Challenger, Everest, Montana, Mountaineer, Raptor
K-Z - Monterey Bay
Open Range - Journeyer
SunnyBrook - Titan, Big Dog, Bristol Bay
Glendale RV - Titanium
Bruce & Carolyn Wittmeier
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I found them when I was 10 - they were in California.
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dnichol
lone oak tx
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We looked at all the brands you listed. We liked the heartland Bighorn but went with the Montana because of the floor plan.After one 1200 mile trip we are happy with our choice & I have owned 8 rvs. I have heard that carrige is the only one that makes their own frame. Hope that whatever you get was made on a good day at the factory!
Dawayne & Anna Nichol
Lone Oak Tx
2006 Chevy 4dr sb 4x4 Duramax-Allision trans
2009 Montana 3665RE
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rede2rv
Rio Linda CA
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Drifters2 wrote:Thanks to all for your replies.... we've heard some fivers cannot hold up to full timing. How do we determine which are full timing quality and which are not? Are there certain things we should be looking for?
We heard about Teton .... I actually asked a Carriage manufacturer rep at the show if the company was in good financial condition. Of course, he told me yes......
We have an Alpenlite, was in yakima Wash. Last time I went to the Website it was closed, said contact your dealer. Does anyone know if they went under also?
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cj.wilson
Canada
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We like you are in the process of selling our house so we can become fulltimers. We have purchased a Cedar Creek, 38ft. There will be myself and hubby and big dog. We've been out 4 times since acquiring the rig. loads of space ie storage, and what not. Hubby has modified some things, put a shelf here and there, increased the depth of the medicine cabinet. We also will be taking a 4 ft free standing island, as there is not enough counter space for 2 cooks, it fits nicely in the living room when slides are closed. We have window shopped for 3 years in anticipation of this lifestyle. In the end it all boils down to comfort and most important the Dealer. You will know as we did as soon as you walk in you will know you are home. Good luck!!
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wittmeba
Roanoke, Va
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According to this page, they did.
Look here:
http://www.dgrv.com/links.htm#RV%20Manufacturer%27s%20Web%20Sites
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up2nogood
Utah
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EPCougar2 wrote:Bearnkat wrote:Find the floor plan that "fits" your lifestyle and that you like. That will be the 5er for you! Good luck.
Sound advice there. Having two kids under the age of three, we really looked a kid friendly floor plans and finally decided on our Cougar. We looked at some Montanas as well, but the floorplans weren't what we were looking for.
If you are looking to sleep more than four look elsewhere all the Montanas sleep four, unless you want to sleep on the floor. My 2005 Montana 2980RL had the jacknive sofa and two adults was a tight fit ( but then maybe thats okay )
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larry barnhart
wenatchee. wa usa
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I would look at the brands that don't use the lippert frame.
chevman
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2001 35 ft avalon alpenlite RK
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy
easyrider/reese airhitch
trailair center point suspension
JT Strong Arm Stabilizers
KSH 55 inbed fuel tank
Garmin 2720
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TD-EOC
Induction Overhaul Kit
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FordDiesel250
I.P. Texas
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We have a Alpenlite 29 foot fiver and we have friends who full timed in a Excel and they said it was the best! Based on their first hand expierence I would suggest looking at one of them. I do agree with the above poster who said find the floor plan that suits you best. Good advice.
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Dustytuu
Colorado USA
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Carriage also make their own frames. We are full timing in ours now and have experienced some cool nights and coach is warm. Carriage is very well built and all wood inside. Great insulation. We do tow ours with a class 6 truck. A 5500 which is a 2 ton Dodge. This is our 4th fifth wheel purchase and we like this one best.
2008 dodge 5500, diesel,Laramie cab, pressure pro tire.
2008 Carri-Lite 36SBQ, 4 slides,dishwasher,washer/dryer,2 fireplaces
D & D
Two Schnauzers, & cat
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