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10-30-2018, 06:04 PM
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crusader
hello all , I,m new here and I hope I,m doing this right . we are looking at buying a 2017 primetime crusader 295rst used and was wondering if this is a good buy or not ? seems like this unit has some good reviews and some bad . I just need a little help in deciding . thanks
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10-30-2018, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Western, NY
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Welcome!
So I have the unit in my signature, not the same but in the ball park. I've got nothing but good things to say about mine. Very few problems, lots of features. Very happy.
You'll hear both good and bad here. Do you have any particular questions folks can answer?
Good luck and have fun!
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2016 Prime Time Crusader 294RLT
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie Mega HO\CTD, CC, 4x4...ect
Days Camped in last 3 years - 79
Planned Days in 2021 - 50
Days Camped in 2021 - 0
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10-30-2018, 06:29 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
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crusader
well yes , I hear a lot about air conditioner not cooling well , front cap fading , slide outs not working , water lines leaking and so on . I just would like to know if this unit will stand the test of time for the next 10 years or so
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10-30-2018, 06:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
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I,m also in ny
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10-30-2018, 06:48 PM
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Recently new!
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Arizona, in The Land of Scorch!
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Look at the tires. Lots on here have the cheap Chinese tires with a lot of problems, myself included. Cap fade seems to be a crap-shoot if yours will-or not.. You will probably be on your own as it will be not warranted, as you are not the original owner. My cap has not faded. Mine also had slide adjustment issues that dealer fixed.
Mine had bath and kitchen faucets that were marginal at best. Replaced both. anything else has just been mods to my liking.
Keep an eye on cleaning your 2 air conditioning air filters. They load up and need cleaning periodically.
By the way, mine is a ‘13 290 RST. somewhat similar overall to yours.
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1987 Starcraft Nova tent trailer, purch. '87, sold 8.14
2013 Crusader 290RLT bought new, 8.14 lotsa mods!
2001 Ford F-250 7.3
Loving wife, R.I.P., 6/6/19
and Mason the always dirty dog! R.I.P, 2/19
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10-31-2018, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Western, NY
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I seem to have to tighten the plumbing under the sink every year. It has leaked in the past but that was because the dealer did a poor job swapping my faucet. So far, no issues with the AC. Runs cold, fairly quiet. Other than that honestly I've been lucky and really have been happy with my Crusader.
Where in NY?
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2016 Prime Time Crusader 294RLT
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie Mega HO\CTD, CC, 4x4...ect
Days Camped in last 3 years - 79
Planned Days in 2021 - 50
Days Camped in 2021 - 0
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11-01-2018, 06:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
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crusader was sitting
just found from dealer that this crusader was a seasonal . that means its been sitting in a campground for two years . is this good or bad ?
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11-09-2018, 12:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: top side land of Lincoln
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timone
just found from dealer that this crusader was a seasonal . that means its been sitting in a campground for two years . is this good or bad ?
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The good news is it has not been bouncing down the road.
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2014 LaCrosse 323RST-TE-C
2009 Chevy 2500HD Z71
Seasonal
Zelda the campin dog
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11-09-2018, 06:00 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
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Newark ny
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11-12-2018, 05:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
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We have a 2013 295 RST. Some minor issues, most recent,I had to replace the top slide seal on the closet slide out and my cap has just started to fade. But it's a good RV for us
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2013 PT Crusader 295RST TE
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11-14-2018, 10:25 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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As long as you don't plan on using it to much it will be fine.
They have a foam core floor that will go bad in 2 years of full-timing in it.
I know this first hand.
Search "soft floor" and see what I'm talking about.
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2012 Prime Time Crusader 320RLT
2006 Weekend Warrior LE 3300
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11-27-2018, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timone
just found from dealer that this crusader was a seasonal . that means its been sitting in a campground for two years . is this good or bad ?
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That would also mean it received extensive use during the "season". Not really a problem if the PO were conscientious and clean. It means all or most of the systems got regular use but that may mean some are wearing out. A thorough PDI is warranted. Your PDI not the dealers.
The comment directly above is appropriate. The Crusader is not a full time unit, occasional use only, so being a former seasonal unit may mean heavy, but interment use.
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