twheels
State College PA
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Hi, fist do you have a good truck that will tow what weight class you are looking at!! and you are talking about 5ers that are in the weight class around 12k to 15k so you will need a good heavy truck if you are going to be on the road a lot, second you want to get a trailer that has at least 16" tires, gives you a more bal. ride, it will keep the top of your trailer more level and keep your tires turning the same RPMs,(as the truck) and the only thing I have found that bothers the wife and I are, if we need to go to the bathroom if I'm on the road is when some of the slide ins are in you have a hard time getting to the potty and maybe to the fridge! Just look at what you really like and take a day or 2, go home and write down the likes and dislikes, and go back and look at it again,believe me it works, GOOD LUCK and I read a lot of good comments above. Don't be in a big hurry to buy.They make them everyday.
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Drifters2
New York
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cj.wilson wrote: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!!
Which Cedar Creek did you buy? We really like a couple of their floor plans...
Lynne and Larry Ennis
"No matter where you go, there you are!" - B. Bonsall
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Skyfarmer
Cape Coral Florida
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We bought an Excel and so far it's been terrific. Called the company just to ask a question and talked to a vice-president!
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MichaelC
Vancouver, Washington
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We toured the Excel plant 3 or 4 years ago, and the tour guide pointed to a younger fellow working by himself, dressed like the rest of the factory workers, on a new computer automated machine that cuts framing material. Excel's are all wood framed, which I believe to be far superior than aluminum. He was determined to master it himself before he turned the employees loose on it.
He was the owner---- Have to say I was impressed. Wish they made something wider than 96 inches
2008 Ford F-450 King Ranch
2000 SE102 Snowbird 34+2
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jpharris517
Cape May, NJ & Fort Myers, Fl.
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larry barnhart wrote:I would look at the brands that don't use the lippert frame.
chevman
That's the best advise I've read so far.
2006 F-450 Lariat 6.0 PSD Classy Chassis Conversion
2005 RE36 Mobile Suite
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mettech
Terre Haute, IN
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A few items to compare:
Axles (weight loads on each)
Tires/Wheels
Frame (loads and tow rating)
Leveling system (manual or auto)
Black/Gray tank capacity (how many gals and are they heated/insulated)
Outside wall thickness (metal or wood.. insulation thickness)
Outside access doors insulation value (insulation thickness)
Carpet quality (would you have it in your home?)
Drawer’s guilds (plastic or metal)
Shower and water fixtures (plastic or metal.. would you have them in your house)
Inside/outside Storage (how many sq ft.. easy access)
Propane tank size
Roof material (hard or soft)
Windows (single or double)
Is it rated for full time use
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Ohio Dave
Baltimore, Ohio, USA
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We were impressed enough with the Cameo to buy one, we picked up our 34CK3 last week and can't wait until we can take it out.
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boatdoc
South Coast Oregon
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Good for you on your Cameo!! BIL has the same one, we on the other hand have a Bighorn 3670. Both rigs are nice and work well. The one thing that they have found on the Cameo is watching that step with the door closed. We're planning on doing something about that, easily removed platform or something. Have a good time in your new rig.
2006 SD350 CC 4x4 TS
2009 Heartland Bighorn 3670RL
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davonelson
Pensacola, FL
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Any 5th wheel that is truly rated as a "full time" unit is going to be very heavy. It will require a much bigger investment than you have budgeted not to mention requiring a much larger tow vehicle. Short of that I woul encourage you to look at Sunnybrook. Definitely one of the best values on the market.
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Dockrock
Orange, California
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Look for the Best Warranty , those Companys make the Better RV,s We like KZ . Here is what you should do ,make a list of the Companys with the best Warrantys ,than find a style you like. Also make sure your Dealer is not too far from your House. Dock
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