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01-24-2016, 09:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4
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Forester 2861ds
We are looking at down sizing from a class A to the Forester 2861ds. I have a couple of questions I hope you good people could answer.
1.) Can you order one without the outside kitchen?
2.) How much weight does the auto leveler's add to the coach?
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01-24-2016, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Burbank, CA
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We have the 2861DS and to my knowledge with the outside kitchen is the only way it comes. We love the floor plan and the outside kitchen is a plus. The extra refrigerator space is great for storing drinks. The downside it is only 110v.
As far as weight for the levelers you should contact bigfoot for the weight. We have it on ours and don't have any issues as far as extra weight. It is a great feature and the only way to go.
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1978 Ford Rollalong
2004 Fleetwood Tioga 29V
2016 Forester 2861DS (11-13-15)
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01-25-2016, 01:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southern California
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Hey HopHed! welcome to the Forum. I have the 2701ds one size smaller than yours and live a few miles away in Granada Hills if you have questions. Good Luck and happy travels
Sagecoachdriver
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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01-25-2016, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Burbank, CA
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Thanks. Do you remember the 2861 you saw at CW in November? That's me. Finally got around to signing up but have been following along for some time now.
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1978 Ford Rollalong
2004 Fleetwood Tioga 29V
2016 Forester 2861DS (11-13-15)
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01-25-2016, 09:57 AM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
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Jacks add about 190 lbs
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01-25-2016, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HopHed
Thanks. Do you remember the 2861 you saw at CW in November? That's me. Finally got around to signing up but have been following along for some time now.
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Yes, I said to my DW that I wonder if that was you. You got yours from Mike Thompson?
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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01-25-2016, 01:01 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Get the jacks and the outside kitchen. You won't be disappointed.
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01-25-2016, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Burbank, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sagecoachdriver
Yes, I said to my DW that I wonder if that was you. You got yours from Mike Thompson?
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We did. Still trying to get some original work done on issues we had when we bought it. Minor stuff like one of the decals but still annoying but able to enjoy it while waiting for parts. Very happy with the 2861.
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1978 Ford Rollalong
2004 Fleetwood Tioga 29V
2016 Forester 2861DS (11-13-15)
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01-25-2016, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HopHed
We did. Still trying to get some original work done on issues we had when we bought it. Minor stuff like one of the decals but still annoying but able to enjoy it while waiting for parts. Very happy with the 2861.
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I know, parts are slow, took me a few months to get mine. Now waiting on a few recently ordered.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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01-25-2016, 08:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Forester 2861ds
Thanks to everyone who responded. We are currently dealing with Mike Thompsons in Santa Fe Springs. Have not seen one in person yet. They are expecting to get one in about two weeks. We will probably order one with the options we want. Was trying to save weight by not getting the outside kitchen. Again, thanks so much for all you help. Be Safe!
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01-25-2016, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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JCM, where do you live?
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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01-25-2016, 11:17 PM
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Junior Member
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Forester 2861ds
I live in La Verne.
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01-25-2016, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JCM
I live in La Verne.
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Going to send you a PM
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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01-30-2016, 08:23 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Sorry sagecoachdriver I did not see your response.
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01-30-2016, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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JCM, I sent you detailed PM and now I see it never went thru. Will try to remember what I said and resend. Sorry!
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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