First hand Palomino/Forest River TC opinions?
I've got some specific criteria I'm looking for in a TC, the Palomino Backpack 6601 seems like a good fit for my needs. There really aren't a lot of reviews of Palomino out there, but the sheer number...
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Now is a good time to be looking. Prices drop as it gets colder, you might find an awesome deal. The downside is that you waste a lot of warranty time with your TC sitting in the driveway all winter.
The heat damaged plastic (door face on fridge warped and other small bits distorted from summer 90's heat) and electrical problems cooled me off quickly.
I actually thought the Adventurer was going to be my camper. The workmanship was top of the line. It was equal to Arctic Fox in quality. The Arctic Fox is 4 inches taller over the bed with their new rounded nose so I can sit up without hitting my head and I am just over 6'2", that was a nice bonus.
What separated the choices was the dealer. The local Adventurer dealer was shady and when they started piling on options and fees the price of the camper skyrocketed, then they tried to hard sell me. I bought the AF865 with a gen set and a/c for less than the 86FB without them. More camper for a lot less money and I pulled the trigger.
As far as I can tell, weights on almost any camper are not particularly honest. The sizing and set-up on your truck are also important and most dealers will gladly overload you. Something to consider.
Good luck.
The heat damaged plastic (door face on fridge warped and other small bits distorted from summer 90's heat) and electrical problems cooled me off quickly.
I actually thought the Adventurer was going to be my camper. The workmanship was top of the line. It was equal to Arctic Fox in quality. The Arctic Fox is 4 inches taller over the bed with their new rounded nose so I can sit up without hitting my head and I am just over 6'2", that was a nice bonus.
What separated the choices was the dealer. The local Adventurer dealer was shady and when they started piling on options and fees the price of the camper skyrocketed, then they tried to hard sell me. I bought the AF865 with a gen set and a/c for less than the 86FB without them. More camper for a lot less money and I pulled the trigger.
As far as I can tell, weights on almost any camper are not particularly honest. The sizing and set-up on your truck are also important and most dealers will gladly overload you. Something to consider.
Good luck.
