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Old 05-15-2015, 12:52 PM   #1
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White Crusaders? Is PT making them anymore

Anyone know if PT is making White Crusaders anymore I have not seen a new 2015 or 16


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Old 05-15-2015, 02:52 PM   #2
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No. We saw the last white one being made at the factory in August.
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Old 05-16-2015, 10:58 AM   #3
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That's a real shame IMO
I'm lucky enough to have gotten a white one.
My brother was ready to buy a new Crusader bunkhouse, but couldn't get it in white, so he decided on a used Sandpiper.



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Old 05-16-2015, 11:35 PM   #4
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That's a real shame IMO
I'm lucky enough to have gotten a white one.
My brother was ready to buy a new Crusader bunkhouse, but couldn't get it in white, so he decided on a used Sandpiper.



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I also hate the fact they dumped the Crusader 290 Model


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Old 05-17-2015, 06:42 AM   #5
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I prefer the champagne color myself. Hides the streaking and dirt better. I'll never own another white rv
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Old 05-17-2015, 09:58 AM   #6
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I prefer the champagne color myself. Hides the streaking and dirt better. I'll never own another white rv
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👍 same here - the brown color was a MUST when we bought our new Crusader - never go back to white

Wish it had the darker tan roof like the Sabre and Rockwoods use though !! It is not white but not as dark as it should be
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I prefer the champagne color myself. Hides the streaking and dirt better. I'll never own another white rv
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Old 05-17-2015, 01:30 PM   #9
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The darker color has the nose cap fade problem (or at least it is really obvious with that dark color). I'm surprised they would make all their trailers that way.

Plus, I intentionally wanted the white because they don't get as hot in the summer. We went through the dealer lot in the middle of the summer and cooked inside the trailers -- the darker trailers were hotter.
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The newer ones are much lighter than the original champagne. The first champagne rigs PT did were (IMHO) way too dark. My DW wanted one and I did not. We compromised and went with the champagne cap. Which of course now is dis-coloring!


I REALLY like the new color they went with, it definitely is not white, sort of an off white cream color.


If I could I'd definitely opt for the new color, largely because it'll help hide the streaks and dirt a little better. Since our rig is in a storage yard cleaning it is a total PITA and big expense (cannot even bring it home, no access). Anything to reduce the need to clean it appeals to me. Also the new color is not dark enough to cause any heat issues.
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👍 same here - the brown color was a MUST when we bought our new Crusader - never go back to white

Wish it had the darker tan roof like the Sabre and Rockwoods use though !! It is not white but not as dark as it should be

It is beige same as my FR Rockwood Roo I don't think they make a darker color than that but I skipped the Crusader this time because we did not like the furniture and tow weights but I do like the new 294/295's those I can tow but nothing bigger I don't have the room to store it


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I agree on the 290 also
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Personally the 290 was my favorite the 294/295 do not have as much space. If I decide to get a 5th wheel in 1-2 years I may have to look at other brands, not fond of the cheaper Ultra Lite models, some of the features they eliminated were the reasons for us to buy a Crusader


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