Does anyone have one? What do you think? Feels like a solid unit...Thanks, Jim

Yes I do have one. I bought it new in 2006. It has been almost trouble free the whole time.Sure fuses blow, bugs get in the furness, caulked seams open up, things wear out, but that happens with all units. I think the Wildcat brand is considered an entry level RV, but mine has been as reliable as any of the other brands, and did it a whole lot cheaper.I will admit that I had envy in my heart when folks I knew showed up with fancy, new, high dollar, 35-40 foot palaces. Thankfully, the envy faded as the owners got older, and decided to down size. Now my 30 foot tip-to-tip Wildcat fits right in. I just wish I could back into spaces better.Well that's about all I can say about 30' foot Wildcats, except that mine has camped in every state except Florida,Hawaii and,Alaska. It's been coast to coast, and back four times. With any luck, It'll do for you...Jim

I bought one new in 2007. I have had one serious issue that you should watch for. The vertical joints on the back corners are not sealed and this began to leak. This ruined most of the wall on the rear of the camper. I finally sealed these seams with marine 3M sealant, but it was too late. As your camper ages, be sure that these joints are not leaking.Other than that -- it's a camper -- they are much the same. We like the layout, and we wouldn't hesitate to buy another, since the weakness noted can be found in any of the brands.

Jim, thanks for the review, that is about the way we feel....the size is right for the two of us and we can't back it in all that great.We do like the construction and the auto leveling really won us over....Pyoung47.....Thanks for info as well, we do like good reviews, what about the tires? It comes with Towmax power kingThanks, Jim

Hah, tow max tires were the first thing I replaced.\I bet they were not six months old, when I replaced them with Maxxis.The guy at the tire shop seemed very happy to get them. I hope he stayed happy...I am on my second set of Maxxis now.Oh yeah, one of the caulk seams that opened up was on the right rear corner. I think the problem was, that the corner molding did not extend far enough forward to cover the gap between the side wall, and the vertical trim molding. it does now...Jim

The Tow Max seem to be terrible. (They blow, literally.). I lost two to blow out -- one was the spare with about 50 miles on it. I'd probably drive them, but you might invest in a tpms. Might warn you before you ruin your trailer.

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Jim_Sharon
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Sep 29, 2016
Yes I do have one. I bought it new in 2006. It has been almost trouble free the whole time.
Sure fuses blow, bugs get in the furness, caulked seams open up, things wear out, but that happens with all units.

I think the Wildcat brand is considered an entry level RV, but mine has been as reliable as any of the other brands, and did it a whole lot cheaper.

I will admit that I had envy in my heart when folks I knew showed up with fancy, new, high dollar, 35-40 foot palaces. Thankfully, the envy faded as the owners got older, and decided to down size.
Now my 30 foot tip-to-tip Wildcat fits right in. I just wish I could back into spaces better.

Well that's about all I can say about 30' foot Wildcats, except that mine has camped in every state except Florida,Hawaii and,Alaska. It's been coast to coast, and back four times. With any luck, It'll do for you...Jim

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