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Old 05-17-2016, 04:17 PM   #1
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pick one...

looking at trading in and getting a new BH. Currently have a 26Tbud,wife and 2 kids (9,3). torn between the 263BHXL and the 27Dbud, price is very similar. Any opinion or input is welcome. Really curious if there is much quality difference? Id the Cruise Lite a low end model?

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Old 06-14-2016, 08:26 PM   #2
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Just curious how you like the tbud? We're starting to shop for our first TT and that model is our 2nd choice currently. Haven't looked in person yet, but would love to hear your feedback!
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Old 06-14-2016, 11:00 PM   #3
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It looks like the same trailer to me. I say pick the one your wife likes best
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Old 06-14-2016, 11:13 PM   #4
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Have you looked at the Cruise Lite/Wildwood X-Lite 273QBXL?

I have the Wildwood 26TBSS version of your trailer. Kids loved the triple bunks at first, now not so much. They are 12 and 13. Not a lot of headroom in the bunks.

The above is in the same weight class, but a not as tall (less interior head room). Separate front bedroom AND separate rear bunk space with its own couch.
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Old 06-14-2016, 11:53 PM   #5
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I have a Cruise Lite 261bhxl and am currently on a 5000 mile trip to the Southwest in it with a wife and two kids. I'm not familiar with the other model you mention, but we've been enjoying ours so far. It's no $350,000 diesel pusher, but I don't feel like it's terribly low-end. Everything seems to work as it should, and it tows well with my Ram 1500. Good luck on your decision.

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Old 06-14-2016, 11:55 PM   #6
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Oh, here you go from this a.m. in Santa Fe.


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Old 06-15-2016, 09:16 PM   #7
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We loved the 26Tbud and had it for 5 years. Downside was we never used the 3rd bunk other than for storage and as the children grew the bunks became smaller. They were also very small to sleep an adult comfortably. We recently purchased a 27Dbud which is very similar. One major difference is 2 larger bunks. Also looked at the cruise lite but the ceiling is much lower and felt very cramped as a 6 footer.


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