06 Carriage Cameo
looking at an 06 cameo 35ks3 to buy, can anyone give me pros and cons on this unit, is Carriage still in business or can one get parts for it if needed, are they top, middle, or bottom of the line of 5th wheels, thanks
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- In the 2005 to 2010, watch for slide motor problems. It is a common problem and can be fixed. Make sure the slide run smoothly and no weird noises. Look at the Lifestyle-carriage forums.
Ken - They are quality built units. Friends had their springs go bad and the axles were beating radiused spots on the bottom of the frame where the axles were hitting. New heavier duty springs and all is well.
- We owned a 2003 Cameo 31KS3 for 10 years; bought it when it was a year old. We spent 5-6 months per year in it, and it was fantastic. Had to replace the Carrier AC unit (put in a Coleman), and also the water heater. That was it, other than caulking and routine maintenance. Nicely built, strong, and well thought-out. What others have said is correct; the Carriage and Cameo names went to Thor/Crossroads RV, and have been reintroduced in trailers that are NOT even close to the quality the name would imply. The original Carriage/Cameo floor plans, frame design, everything else was ressurected as Lifestyle RV. On November 1 we traded our Cameo in for a 37-foot Lifestyle 5th wheel, which is parked until Spring. This is destined to be the longest winter of our lives LOL.
