I can't believe I've had my "new" EC double-slide for all of six months, now I'm considering the newest triple-slide from Host, the "Mammoth". Can get it with a fireplace, king size bed, and a big slide-out storage tray.I talked at length yesterday with the one of the co-owners at Host. He sent me a ton of pictures, and a price sheet. Optioned out the way I want, would be between $50-$54k, the variable being the genny for $4k. I don't need a genny, I run a ton of batteries and a big inverter. My last AF had both - genny and inverter, I sold it with 4 hours on the genny.Anyway, he said "Lance and AF are great, well built TC's, but more like Bayliners - mass produced, good products, great for the masses. Host is for people who have already had one or more TC's and want to step up". I thought that was a rather bold statement.So, anyone have one, or seen one in person yet that can comment on it?I took these images from thier website---

Was thinking on the same unit myself, need to see it in person and I am concerned about having the only one in Canada.

Let's see if this works:https://plus.google.com/photos/118308876259664909109/albums/5908855050295852945I've had it since July. The capacities are just enormous, and it's a very enjoyable camper. The only real downside is the toliet - it's too high, and there is no real step area to put your feet. Not much they can about that however.I did not order the generator (gulp, $4500 for that POS?), esp. since we mostly just do overnight weekend camping; I put two batteries in the generator compartment along with a Outback GFX1312 gridtie/boosting inverter/charger, and walla, we have enough power for a weekend, along with a 200 amp lift gate connector and 4 gauge wire (parts are 2 gauge)The only major disappoint to me was when the fresh water tank seelevel sensor stopped working, to find that a block of foam used to hold the tank in place had bubbled the sensor away the tank. It was quickly fixed once I found that, but it's a very tight spot to get in there.I also weighed it, and it's almost spot on for the weight tag.And yes, I carry it on a SRW Ford Superduty, with the HD suspension, but not camper rated.

Looked at one closely at the recent Hershey RV show. It had some very nice features and extremely roomy. Things I saw that I feel needed some attention by the manufacturer: the cabinet to the right side of the TV/fireplace (resembles a pantry with shelves) had very flimsy shelves, almost like 1/8" luan board. They were sagging already and did not fit well. Some of the molding along the flooring was loose. The piece directly under the toilet was pulled loose and looked like it was hardly nailed/stapled. The sliding bathroom door had some issues with the top mounting hardware and the door track (maybe this was caused by someone abusing it at the show), or maybe the door needs to be beefed up with better mounting hardware.

I had no idea they were doing multiple slides in TC. That is really nice! They don't come cheap though!

tad94564 wrote:Let's see if this works:https://plus.google.com/photos/118308876259664909109/albums/5908855050295852945I've had it since July. The capacities are just enormous, and it's a very enjoyable camper. The only real downside is the toliet - it's too high, and there is no real step area to put your feet. Not much they can about that however.I did not order the generator (gulp, $4500 for that POS?), esp. since we mostly just do overnight weekend camping; I put two batteries in the generator compartment along with a Outback GFX1312 gridtie/boosting inverter/charger, and walla, we have enough power for a weekend, along with a 200 amp lift gate connector and 4 gauge wire (parts are 2 gauge)The only major disappoint to me was when the fresh water tank seelevel sensor stopped working, to find that a block of foam used to hold the tank in place had bubbled the sensor away the tank. It was quickly fixed once I found that, but it's a very tight spot to get in there.I also weighed it, and it's almost spot on for the weight tag.And yes, I carry it on a SRW Ford Superduty, with the HD suspension, but not camper rated.So tad, I'm definitly not the dreaded weight police...I say do what you want to do, but I'm curious of the weight you that you got when you took it over the scales. Can you enlighten us?Also do you have any pics of that beast on your SRW truck....you know; inquiring minds would like to know/see.Thanks!

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tkcas01
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
I had no idea they were doing multiple slides in TC. That is really nice! They don't come cheap though!
kerry4951
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Looked at one closely at the recent Hershey RV show. It had some very nice features and extremely roomy. Things I saw that I feel needed some attention by the manufacturer: the cabinet to the right side of the TV/fireplace (resembles a pantry with shelves) had very flimsy shelves, almost like 1/8" luan board. They were sagging already and did not fit well. Some of the molding along the flooring was loose. The piece directly under the toilet was pulled loose and looked like it was hardly nailed/stapled. The sliding bathroom door had some issues with the top mounting hardware and the door track (maybe this was caused by someone abusing it at the show), or maybe the door needs to be beefed up with better mounting hardware.
tad94564
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Let's see if this works:

https://plus.google.com/photos/118308876259664909109/albums/5908855050295852945

I've had it since July. The capacities are just enormous, and it's a very enjoyable camper. The only real downside is the toliet - it's too high, and there is no real step area to put your feet. Not much they can about that however.

I did not order the generator (gulp, $4500 for that POS?), esp. since we mostly just do overnight weekend camping; I put two batteries in the generator compartment along with a Outback GFX1312 gridtie/boosting inverter/charger, and walla, we have enough power for a weekend, along with a 200 amp lift gate connector and 4 gauge wire (parts are 2 gauge)

The only major disappoint to me was when the fresh water tank seelevel sensor stopped working, to find that a block of foam used to hold the tank in place had bubbled the sensor away the tank. It was quickly fixed once I found that, but it's a very tight spot to get in there.

I also weighed it, and it's almost spot on for the weight tag.

And yes, I carry it on a SRW Ford Superduty, with the HD suspension, but not camper rated.
rickeoni
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Was thinking on the same unit myself, need to see it in person and I am concerned about having the only one in Canada.

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