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Re: Rear living with Split bathroom floorplans
BillyW wrote: This Imagine floorplan doesn't isolate the toilet, but it does a great job with the rest, while still keeping the trailer length and weight reasonable. Decisions, decisions.. Thanks for the input Billy! I have actually strongly considered the Imagine 2500RL, it's a great looking trailer. There are a couple things that detract from it though in my opinion. I don't like having to walk through the toilet room to get to the bedroom. Also, it has Schwintek slides, and I have always heard that the rack-and-pinion type is superior and more durable. I do love the kitchen and living space. The fact that they have the TV close and angled towards the couch is awesome! Most other similar models have it further away. Also, it has the largest dinette window I've seen in this floor plan. Versus the Arctic Fox 25Y, it has a bit less ward space and isn't as 4 season friendly. But, the Imagine is a bit lighter and will be better to tow with my Tundra. I will definitely be checking this model out once it hits dealers later this month (they're still building the first production run as we speak). Decisions, decisions.. ;)405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Too Many Choices For Newcomer
VOZ wrote: Towing capacity is at 10k I'm trying to stay at a 7k or so dry weight TT. Should keep me on the right path. We will be going to look at a few more this weekend. 7k dry advertised will probably be closer to 7500lbs dry, then once you add stuff it'll go up... be safe. Also, don't get ripped off by the dealer. You should not be paying anything close to advertised or MSRP. There is more room between invoice and MSRP on RV's than cars. Keep this handy http://www.seedealercost.com/recv511Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rear living with Split bathroom floorplans
tom3171 wrote: forest river sells several tt with the exact floor plan and length you are looking for. check out the forest river rockwood signature ultra lite 8244bs its 28 feet 2 in. Thanks for your response, but the 8244bs is a 5th wheel, not a travel trailer. Forest River doesn't make any split bath TT floor plans as far as I know.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Too Many Choices For Newcomer
If I could rewind time, I'd buy lightly used for my first TT. After your first few trips, you will quickly find things about the floor plan and features you like or don't like, and will probably want to upsize/downsize, or will want a different floor plan after your first year. You'll be wise to keep the dry weight under 7000lbs, anything over will be scary and a burden to pull with the Tundra (I have one too). I strongly suggest upgrading your tank to the 46 gallon transfer flow tank, otherwise you'll be stopping at gas stations every 150 miles or less depending on the grade you're driving on (not kidding). Grand Design is nice but you'll need to stick with their Imagine series, as the Reflections will be too heavy for the Tundra. Check out Jayco, Starcraft, Forest River, Outdoors RV, Northwoods, and Heartland. I always hear bad things about Keystone quality so steer clear; you've got plenty other choices. Premium features that aren't standard on all trailers that I like are: solid fiberglass side (not the siding shingle type), slam latch cargo doors, dual pane frameless windows, solid surface counter tops with undermount sinks, 8cu.ft. fridge, convection microwave, thermostats that automatically control furnace and AC, quick disconnect LP lines for bumper mounted Aussie Grill, pre-wired for generator, solar , and backup camera. Last but not least, rack-and-pinon slides, stay away from Schwintek, they're notorious for leaking and aren't as heavy duty as rack and pinion type.513Views0likes0CommentsRear living with Split bathroom floorplans
I have been searching high and low to find a rear living (large rear window) floor plan that also has a split bath, where the toilet is in it's own room. I am trying to keep it between 25-30'. So far the only models I've seen this in is Airstreams and the Arctic Fox 25Y. Can anyone suggest a model that has a similar floor plan? Thank you!4.6KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Keystone passport 2520
FrankShore wrote: I've had a Winnie, a Arctic Fox and now a Lance Travel Trailer. By far and away the Lance is a superior trailer. It costs a bit more, but take a look at them I don't know how you can say Lance is superior to Arctic Fox? AF's chassis is far superior (much thicker, welded instead of bolted, built in house and independently certified), they have a higher R-value, more premium features, and offer more floor plans. Lance doesn't even have a flat floor slide. Any "4 season" feature offered by Lance is bested by what's offered from Arctic Fox.298Views0likes0CommentsRe: Too Many Choices For Newcomer
~DJ~ wrote: We now have a 2016 Arctic Fox 25R. Problem free? Not hardly. It is currently in the shop with a laundry list a half page long of things needing fixed. Can you please elaborate on some of the issues you had with your new Arctic Fox? I am considering upgrading from a Starcraft to a AF 25Y. I haven't had a single issue with my TT in the 2 years I've owned it, and am surprised to hear that a supposedly superior manufacturer had a list of problems new from factory.512Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone Hideout RV 28RKS or Prime Time Avenger RV RKS
Prime Time has received the DSI award several times, Keystone is having a MAJOR recall. Those are facts. My opinion is that Prime time is a good entry level trailer and have better quality control than Keystone. I consistently hear negative things about Keystone. Check out Starcraft for a better comparison to Prime Time. Have you looked into the Forest River Flagstaff/Rockwood line? They have some nice premium features you won't find in other entry level TTs (frameless windows, solid surface countertops, electric/auto stabilizer jacks, 12v heated tanks). Also check out Heartland Wilderness, Coachmen Freedom, Palomino Solaire, Cruiser RV, and Outdoor RV Wind River.272Views0likes0CommentsRe: Major changes to Lifestyle, Alpha Gold
The Mad Norsky wrote: Bodie217: stopped and looked at one of the new LifeStyle Alfa Gold fifth wheels some months back now. It was their rear kitchen model, and really liked the floor plan. Anyway, talking to the dealer about the Alfa name. Talked about how it used to belong to another manufacturer for fifth wheels, and had been a highly regarded, quality unit at the time it was made. Dealer said the former owner of Alfa, who appeared to still have copyright to the name, approached LifeStyle with the idea of resurrecting the name brand again, and selling the Alfa name to LifeStyle. The former owner had been contacted by the new Carriage owners, but didn't want to sell the name to them for whatever reason. So take it for what it is worth. Remember, it was a dealer/salesman talking, so who knows how correct it was. But I assumed he would know a little about the subject. The owners of the original Carriage are now running LifeStyle, so it does appear they're at least licensing the name. Very similar to how CrossRoads RV is now making the Carriage and Cameo lines. It's kind of funny to me that this sort of thing happens in the RV industry. It would be like if the guys who own Chevy/GM decided they wanted to leave and go to Fiat/Dodge and rebirth the Camaro brand as a Dodge.675Views0likes0Comments
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