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07-13-2018, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 230
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At A loss for words
They totaled my wildcat! Went 5500 miles on a trip, replaced the tires before I left and put a flex air king pin on the wildcat and now all is lost. One tree hanging down and a total loss. Looking to move up to a class C.
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07-13-2018, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 597
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That Stinks, last year I hit a low branch and took out my sky light, any further to the left and my roof would have been gone. I got lucky or unlucky depending on how you look at it.
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07-13-2018, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Savannah
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Sorry to hear!
Not sure what kind of weight you're accustomed to carrying but be sure to check the cargo carrying capacity of any Class C you look at.
My wife and I aren't the skinny 150 lb average the rv industry uses for number of people that can be carried. Ours has seat belts for 6, yet if we gain another 10 lbs collectively, just the two of us will exceed our front axle weight rating!
We carry as little as necessary and are running at only 60 lbs shy of the maximum GVWR of 14,600 lbs. with full propane, gasoline and 10 gallons of fresh water.
I'm in the process now of unloading anything else were carrying, but have not used or needed, before our next trip.
Cleaning out the toad also.
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2017 Forester 3051S
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07-13-2018, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 230
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Class C
My biggest problem is I do not want a bunk over the cab. Entertainment cent only.
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07-14-2018, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin County, MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gabanelson
My biggest problem is I do not want a bunk over the cab. Entertainment cent only.
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Sorry for the loss of your Wildcat.
Take a look at the Coachmen Concord. No front bunk over the driver/passenger area.
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Mike and Yvonne
and Sophie, the little white dog
2017 Columbus 320RSC
2021 Chevy Silverado 3500HD DRW 4X4 Duramax
“It's not how old you are, it's how you are old.” ― Jules Renard
"It's not the years...it's the mileage." - Indiana Jones
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07-14-2018, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: ALASKA (World's Biggest Campground)
Posts: 6,706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gabanelson
They totaled my wildcat! Went 5500 miles on a trip, replaced the tires before I left and put a flex air king pin on the wildcat and now all is lost. One tree hanging down and a total loss. Looking to move up to a class C.
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Stuff happens. That's why we have insurance. Insurance is one of those commodities we pay for, but hope we never use. Kind of ironic. All is not lost. The Wildcat can be replaced, human life can't.
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2016 Salem 27RKSS
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"...exhaust fluid? We don't need no stinkin' exhaust fluid"
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07-14-2018, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Savannah
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gabanelson
My biggest problem is I do not want a bunk over the cab. Entertainment cent only.
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We think we would've liked the overhead bunk vs the entertainment center we got. I'm convinced it is the reason we are front heavy before the 2 of us ever climb in the cab. Wishing you good luck in your search for the right fit!
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Kirk
2017 Forester 3051S
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07-14-2018, 01:48 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 8,164
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Pretty sure the Lexington model is just forward entertainment also.
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Ken and Terry
2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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07-14-2018, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lexington, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt. Mike
Sorry for the loss of your Wildcat.
Take a look at the Coachmen Concord. No front bunk over the driver/passenger area.
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Yeah, looks like nice entertainment center and some storage over the cab. Saw one in campground where we are now and looked it up. They seem very nice.
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2010 Silverado LT 5.3 V8
The world is a great book, of which those who never stir from home
read only a page. - St. Augustine
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07-14-2018, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Athens
Posts: 685
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It is!
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Originally Posted by kenandterry
Pretty sure the Lexington model is just forward entertainment also.
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Yes and we love ours. Years back we had a moho bunk and it was a catch all for "stuff". Our 283GTS is perfect for a couple (and a big dog).
Sorry for your bad luck.
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Ontario Canada
Lexington 283GTS
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07-14-2018, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 306
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Who is "they"...?
Sounds like, YOU "totaled" your Wildcat.
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07-15-2018, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
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Bunk over cab is a great place for storage !!!
Thing to remember about a MH is you have no way to go wandering,,,
Unless you have a Toad !!!
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