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โJan-16-2019 03:53 AM
Goal: do a 2 week or couple 1week trips per year with a few weekends scattered in.
Goal2: pull our rubicon JKU along.
Our favorite floor plans are the leprechaun 260ds and sun seeker 2500ts. We like these two because of shorter length open feeling and neither have the typical dinette seating. We like the j seating and sofa of the leprechaun, but I prefer the fiberglass roof and the drain plumbing setup of the sunseeker better.
Looking for any thoughts on these two units
Thanks
2006 Dodge 3500CTD QC laramie SB 4x4
2007 Cougar 289bhs 5er
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โFeb-03-2019 06:52 PM
being used to windows on either side of the bed.
But it has never bothered us. The bedroom is much quieter without a side window open.
2017 Big Horn FL3750
'10 Yellow Lab to keep us on our toes.
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โFeb-03-2019 06:21 PM
2006 Dodge 3500CTD QC laramie SB 4x4
2007 Cougar 289bhs 5er
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โFeb-03-2019 08:11 AM
For those with the 260ds or 2500ts any comments on the use ability of the bathrooms.? What about useability of the kitchens?
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2007 Cougar 289bhs 5er
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โJan-29-2019 10:59 AM
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โJan-25-2019 12:35 PM
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โJan-17-2019 06:56 PM
No TV + 100W solar = no generator needed
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โJan-17-2019 02:00 AM
c5er wrote:Jack Spratt wrote:
We chose the 260DSF and have no regrets not choosing other floor plans.
The recliners and the j lounge dinette are probably our favorite options.
We also enjoy all the storage over the cab which we would have forfeited
had we chosen the entertainment center.
Jack, any concerns the way the dump outputs are hooked up under th chassis( exposed)? Howโs the process for dumping the tanks?
How about the spli mattress comfort?
Did you get electric or hydraulic jacks and how did they work?
Thanks
The dump outlets do appear low and some day I may raise them a few inches.
It hasnโt been an issue but I try to be aware of where Iโm driving.
The mattress is very comfortable, we did add a 1-2โ foam pad.
It was a concern until we actually slept on the mattress.
The Bigfoot leveling system works great.
We also added a solar panel which keeps the batteries topped off.
No buyers remorse.
Two of us and 80# dog enjoy the room, but then we traded in our truck camper
so it was a quantum leap for us.
Jack
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'10 Yellow Lab to keep us on our toes.
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โJan-16-2019 07:49 PM
Jack Spratt wrote:
We chose the 260DSF and have no regrets not choosing other floor plans.
The recliners and the j lounge dinette are probably our favorite options.
We also enjoy all the storage over the cab which we would have forfeited
had we chosen the entertainment center.
Jack, any concerns the way the dump outputs are hooked up under th chassis( exposed)? Howโs the process for dumping the tanks?
How about the spli mattress comfort?
Did you get electric or hydraulic jacks and how did they work?
Thanks
2006 Dodge 3500CTD QC laramie SB 4x4
2007 Cougar 289bhs 5er
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โJan-16-2019 05:33 PM
The recliners and the j lounge dinette are probably our favorite options.
We also enjoy all the storage over the cab which we would have forfeited
had we chosen the entertainment center.
2017 Big Horn FL3750
'10 Yellow Lab to keep us on our toes.
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โJan-16-2019 11:03 AM
c5er wrote:
One last note, since the plan is to drag the jeep behind the RV, and the jeep weight 4400lbs dry (by spec) i fugure i am pushing too close to the 5000 towing capacity cited for the Chevy, so I need to be looking at the ford which indicated 7500lbs.
I would seriously consider a diesel engine option. I will add a lot to the cost, but I think you going to need the power especially if you have to travel trough any hilly/mountainous area.
Or, be content to going up hill at less than interstate speed with your foot to the floor. The engine and transmission WILL take the abuse. Check the rear axle ratio. You want a 4.10 or higher.
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โJan-16-2019 09:38 AM
I get the idea you're buying new instead of used so you do have more wiggle room on the layout priorities.
One thing I'd suggest is to do an honest appraisal of the closet space on each. The more closet space, the more clothing you can take on a trip. It helps when you want to spend your time sightseeing instead of in the campground laundromat.
Personally I prefer the Chevy chassis. We bought a Vespa for our get-about vehicle and love it especially for going into towns that might have limited parking. You might want to consider something like that instead of the expense of a towable and it's connectors.
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โJan-16-2019 09:23 AM
From a maintenance standpoint, they are both going to require the same inspection and resealing on an annual basis. The rubber will need a re-coating in 10-15 years though.
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โJan-16-2019 09:13 AM
2006 Dodge 3500CTD QC laramie SB 4x4
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โJan-16-2019 09:06 AM
I am torn on the two, the leprechaun gives more space and better seating, but sunseeker may be a bit easier to maintain. they look to be sitting about the same price. So basically a space / layout vs maintenance question.
I don't have indoor storage this and live in Wisconsin, so need to deal with winter, which makes me lean toward the fiberglass roof based units.
2006 Dodge 3500CTD QC laramie SB 4x4
2007 Cougar 289bhs 5er