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02-21-2016, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by duallyd
What made your decision to go with the 375, over other models? We are in the final decision stages, and really like the 415. We watched some YouTube videos on the 375, and 425 just last night. Wife likes the little kitchen window, in the 415. All things considered, they're all pretty similar. She did like some of the 375 features as well.
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The wife and I had to compromise in regards to our wants, but definitely not our needs. I wanted the 14' garage but we need the second restroom for our three children. Here are some reasons why we chose the 375.
1. Second restroom with no less than a 12'6" garage.
2. Curbside couch and Windows so we can see our children while inside.
3. The television is directly in front of the couch. We have been in our friend's toy haulers with the tv on the adjacent wall, and it really wears on you.
4. Residential fridge upgrade.
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02-21-2016, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Originally Posted by Nguyenbio
The wife and I had to compromise in regards to our wants, but definitely not our needs. I wanted the 14' garage but we need the second restroom for our three children. Here are some reasons why we chose the 375.
1. Second restroom with no less than a 12'6" garage.
2. Curbside couch and Windows so we can see our children while inside.
3. The television is directly in front of the couch. We have been in our friend's toy haulers with the tv Oman adjacent wall, and it really wears on you.
4. Residential fridge upgrade.
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We went back and forth on the second bath. We plan on full timing in ours, so it didn't take much time to decide we needed 2. We have a 10 yr old. Tried finding a model with 2 full baths, that we like, but there aren't many choices. The 2015 raptor 405 has 2 full baths, and we have located a few, but the decor choices didn't set well with us.
Wife isn't a big tv watcher, so it's more of a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom design thing. We will be hauling 2 Harleys, but that's no problem with any models.
The res fridge is nice, but didn't like that it's 110 power only, in case we dry camped for any length of time.
Decisions, decisions.... our biggest problem is availability. We only have 2 thunderbolt dealers total, in Oregon/Washington to choose from, and one is selling out and not carrying them anymore. The other is 4 hrs away and only has the 375 in stock.
We've located several in CA, and I'm currently putting a salesman to the test, having him take videos, pics, send build sheets, etc. If ya don't mind saying, or u can message me, what u ended up paying for yours, since u ordered it. We have contemplated doing just this. Thanks for the info
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02-21-2016, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Lexington, NC
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I suggest ordering one so you get everything you want. XLR will basically add anything and it's cheaper to let them do it. I did a lot of upgrades myself and found out later about the other option list, after the fact. I ordered everything on the option list that my dealer had except for full body paint. These are some upgrades I did myself that XLR would have done. Upgraded pin box, Goodyear G614 USA tires, slide toppers, rear electric stabilizer jack, etc...... Might be worth the trip to Jeff Couches to save up to 35% to 40% off MSRP.
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Lexington, NC
2016 XLR 375 AMP Thunderbolt
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02-22-2016, 09:03 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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DuallyD
If going to CA to find one you might as well check out RV wholesalers or couches and get what you want the price difference from WA , OR, CA will boggle your mind - I live in Tacoma/Seattle area and my XLR 29fhs was 12-15K cheaper than any dealer on the west coast
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02-23-2016, 04:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
DuallyD
If going to CA to find one you might as well check out RV wholesalers or couches and get what you want the price difference from WA , OR, CA will boggle your mind - I live in Tacoma/Seattle area and my XLR 29fhs was 12-15K cheaper than any dealer on the west coast
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Where did u end up buying from?
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02-23-2016, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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RVWholesalers - nobody would come close to their price and that was on a tow behind gotta believe a fiver would save even more
-- hey I'll be driving by the XLR dealership in ellensburg tomorrow I'll stop and see what they have - post up for ya - they seem to have a huge stock every time I go past
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02-23-2016, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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You can go to RVW website and build your own TH and get their best price emailed to you. You'll get a call or two from them. I did that today... built an XLR nitro 29 UQDL... Loaded her up less VIP deck $43xxx. Extreme weather.. 15k AC... Second 13.5k... 5.5 Onan...pass through dinette etc. This model pin weight us around 2300# dry.
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02-23-2016, 10:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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WW - what u run out of stuff to upgrade - and need a new project lol
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02-24-2016, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Play Harder
WW - what u run out of stuff to upgrade - and need a new project lol
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Yea, I know. I am not finished upgrading yet... the rest cost really $$$. Plus a new CanAm aint cheap either.
WW
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02-24-2016, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
RVWholesalers - nobody would come close to their price and that was on a tow behind gotta believe a fiver would save even more
-- hey I'll be driving by the XLR dealership in ellensburg tomorrow I'll stop and see what they have - post up for ya - they seem to have a huge stock every time I go past
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Great thanks!
Any other dealers on the east side carry them?
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02-24-2016, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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Duallyd -- at Canopy Country RV center in ellensburg they have 4 XLR Thunderbolt-2015 /415amp 72k --2016 380amp 74k 2015 395amp 73k - 2015 425amp 73k
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02-24-2016, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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Jeff couch RV nation
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02-24-2016, 05:39 PM
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02-24-2016, 05:54 PM
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Nguy sorry for hijacking should of posted on duallyd post on the 415
Congrats - on your new 5er🎉🎉🎉
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02-25-2016, 12:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 62
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Play Harder
Nguy sorry for hijacking should of posted on duallyd post on the 415
Congrats - on your new 5er������
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Thanks guys but we have run into a little snag. I'll let everyone know what transpires in the next few days and the delivery date...
To be continued....
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03-02-2016, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 295
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nguyenbio
Thanks guys but we have run into a little snag. I'll let everyone know what transpires in the next few days and the delivery date...
To be continued....
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Any updates yet? Hope everything is working out.
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03-02-2016, 10:26 PM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MightyMike
Any updates yet? Hope everything is working out.
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I know....I can't wait to hear how its going!
XLR Owners United!
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
RV: 2017 Columbus 366RL - named Karen’s Camper
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03-02-2016, 10:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Okay, where do I begin. For the first time in company history according to the west coast rep and the factory, the contracted paint company painted our coach the wrong color.
It was suppose to be the HD orange color scheme with the silver replaced by the metallic white to match my truck. It came back from the factory and it was discovered last week that the paint company did not look at the custom order sheet even though they already had the paint in hand.
My heart practically dropped when I heard this.at first I thought it was a joke but no such luck. Everything was done except for the wrong paint color.
We now we're faced with a decision. We could have the option of building a new coach which would take two to three months. Another was to have the finished coach repainted which would take two weeks. We have a big trip planned in two weeks from today and neither was a viable option. I could not wait three months or wanted a coach with another 24 gallons of paint on it.
I will say that the factory and west coast rep are class acts so far. I feel that they were sincerely apologetic and concerned about the mistake and wanted to make it up to us because of the inconvenience.
My wife was very upset but wanted pics of the finished unit. The pics were sent and my wife actually loved it. Along with the pics was an offer from FR to give us a good size discount as compensation for the mistake.
The wife decided she wanted the unit and the green light was given to have it fully completed and shipped to our dealer in Utah. As I type this, it is being transported to Utah and will arrive this Friday. We are scheduled for delivery Saturday at 1:00pm. We are leaving Friday morning from So Cal with our Grand Design trade in.
It has definitely been a journey but I will say that the he west coast rep, the factory, and the dealer so far have been class acts. I'm praying this unit is going to treat us well from
Here on out!
Joe
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03-03-2016, 10:14 AM
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Experience by Repair
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Dakota
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Sorry to hear of mishaps.... But you will love it.
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03-03-2016, 10:57 AM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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Wow!! So happy to hear that your wife loved the 'mistake'!!!
Congrats again, on your new XLR!!!
Can't wait to see pics!!
XLR Owners United!
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
RV: 2017 Columbus 366RL - named Karen’s Camper
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