Xlr thunderbolt 386x12

RvMadness · 02-17-2013, 09:32 PM

Hello all. I new here and I'm about to purchase a used xlr 386x12 this month. Just wondering has anybody experienced any major problems or issues with this coach. I've had my aerolite for the past 5yrs and love it but I want wanted something to haul my bike with. Thanks.

RVChick · 02-18-2013, 10:51 AM

Congrats on your new to you RV!! We have the XLR Thunderbolt 35x12 and we love it! You have a great model!

NotLookinBack5455 · 02-19-2013, 08:48 AM

We just bought a Thunderbolt also! New to this type of RV'Ing, we had a c-class before! Our first big trip will be in May to my sons beach wedding in Destin, FL! We have it stored for now but are heading to the biggest parking lot we can find to practice loading/unloading our Harley!

Wiscampsin · 02-19-2013, 08:54 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your Thunderbolt.

TheFordes · 02-19-2013, 10:21 PM

Have a 386*12 and Love it. Had to work out some kinks but that is with all new campers.
Love the fact that my windows are facing my campsite verses someone elses.

If you have questions just ask will be happy to help in any way!

RVChick · 02-19-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFordes

Have a 386*12 and Love it. Had to work out some kinks but that is with all new campers.
Love the fact that my windows are facing my campsite verses someone elses.

If you have questions just ask will be happy to help in any way!

I agree with the windows. We have no windows on the door side in the coach. We had the dealer cut a window for us. Now I can see who is at the door. I love our party dinette, and hope that the tinted windows are enough for privacy when we have to overlook the site beside us.

TheFordes · 02-19-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RVChick

I agree with the windows. We have no windows on the door side in the coach. We had the dealer cut a window for us. Now I can see who is at the door. I love our party dinette, and hope that the tinted windows are enough for privacy when we have to overlook the site beside us.

Yes they do during the day. But at night others might not want to peek!!! Once the Party gets started!!!!

NotLookinBack5455 · 02-20-2013, 08:50 AM

I guess we'd better keep our shades down at night, our parties for two can get a little out of control! We have found we can do the electric slide down the middle of the kitchen-LOL!

TURBS · 02-20-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NotLookinBack5455

I guess we'd better keep our shades down at night, our parties for two can get a little out of control! We have found we can do the electric slide down the middle of the kitchen-LOL!

WHAT? !?!?!
ii don't EVEN want to know! Lol

NotLookinBack5455 · 02-20-2013, 09:11 AM

Empty nesters that live with 85 year old Dad!!! Maxine is our escape to the fun life!!!

RVChick · 02-20-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NotLookinBack5455

I guess we'd better keep our shades down at night, our parties for two can get a little out of control! We have found we can do the electric slide down the middle of the kitchen-LOL!

Atta girl! LOVE the Electric Slide!

TURBS · 02-20-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NotLookinBack5455

Empty nesters that live with 85 year old Dad!!! Maxine is our escape to the fun life!!!

I commend you for your energy then!
Party on!

NotLookinBack5455 · 02-20-2013, 09:19 AM

Will do! We will keep it down to a small roar! We are looking forward to meeting everyone!

Thebottlesniper · 02-23-2013, 01:38 AM

We are moving from a class A to a toy hauler, awaiting the delivery of a XLR 35X12. Looking forward to all the maneuvering challenges. Had no issues with the Southwind and have some experience with trailers (boats and work trailers), but a bit apprehensive about the teamwork involved in parking a large 5er.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a camera system for backing and/or traveling? I believe that i will miss the camera in the class A.

RVChick · 02-23-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Thebottlesniper

We are moving from a class A to a toy hauler, awaiting the delivery of a XLR 35X12. Looking forward to all the maneuvering challenges. Had no issues with the Southwind and have some experience with trailers (boats and work trailers), but a bit apprehensive about the teamwork involved in parking a large 5er.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a camera system for backing and/or traveling? I believe that i will miss the camera in the class A.

Congrats on your new 35x12! That is the same unit we own and love!! We had a class C before upgrading to the 5er. Our guy who did the PDI with us, took us to an empty parking lot and gave us pointers on driving, turning, backing up, and parking. Then we drove nearly 600 miles home from Ohio to Missouri.

We don't have a camera on ours, but we may consider one. My DH teases me that we are only allowed to camp in pull thru sites! We, like NotLookingBack, have never owned a TH before and have yet to ride our Harley's into it....so that, is another challenge to take!

Oh, you should try to come to the FROG Rally Goshen in IN, this August! It is exclusive to FR RV owners, and will be a blast! notLookingBack and I will be there with our XLR's, and hope to see more TH's there!

MightyMike · 02-23-2013, 03:16 PM

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a camera system for backing and/or traveling? I believe that i will miss the camera in the class A.[/QUOTE]

I had a bit of experience before we moved to the big fivers, but the wife still gets nervous whenever I have to park. I bought a set of small walkie talkies, and they work really well. She still gets nervous and tends to walk behind the rig so I can't see her

, but when she isn't in view I just stop moving. She hasn't had to use too many hand signals and as yet hasn't shown me I'm #1:' And you can usually count on a neighbor to help. Last time in Va., an older guy came out to help the wife and while I was backing in he pulled the site post right out of the ground to give me more room. Only problem was I was using it as a guide to know where to tuen the rig

Thebottlesniper · 02-23-2013, 05:21 PM

Have personal radios, will begin training sessions. Have seen some camera setups advertised with a camera on the trailer rear and the wireless transmitter located in the front to facilitate signal strength. I'll try to find where they were. If i find something that works I'll post.

Now for the need to park with my tires on wood vs slab during storage. Any takers on this one?

NotLookinBack5455 · 02-23-2013, 05:32 PM

I can't wait for our first trip, which is in a few weeks, we have a trailer at Raccoon Lake, near Terre Haute, IN, we bought last summer. We are taking the TH up and park it in the campground while we put a new porch and fire pit. Thought it would be a good driving experience for us and a clean place to stay while the work is being done! We've only taken it from the dealer to the storage area, and have a lot to learn! My husband, says we will just use our Bluetooth phones to park, although he is all about pulling in and staying! I see a lot of KOA's in my future! Good luck, come to Goshen, it will be our first time, I've asked to park next to RVChick, it's gonna be a blast!

RvMadness · 02-23-2013, 07:41 PM

Hello to all...thanks for all the replies...this what makes RVing a blast, the RV community...now if i can learn to do the electric slide in mine, i'll be good to go...haha...I pick mine up in 4 days so I'll keep ya'll posted...

TheFordes · 02-23-2013, 07:55 PM

Yeah so happy for ya!!!

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