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Old 09-20-2016, 02:16 PM   #21
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If I recall from my previous research the 3030 and 3250 is a 10" beam and the others are 12".


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Old 09-22-2016, 03:56 PM   #22
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Each have their positives and negatives. Both use aluminum frame 16 on center . If you go on the Cardinal website it shows the different components used in construction R factors and floor plans. I don't think one is better then the other . I have seen just as many problems on either. Most are just the usual new trailer fixits.
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Old 09-22-2016, 04:02 PM   #23
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The "hung" walls are gel coat too,but the product is Filon,thin plywood,a layer of resin impregnated fiberglass matt,and gelcoat.My question is , what is the exterior wall material that is vacume bonded (vacume bagged) to the wall frameing comprised of? "gel coat" is a unreinforced,colored polyester resin which can be either orthophalic or isophalic in compossition,the biggest difference being (after cost) its ability tostand up to UV light with out degradeing.
I just love it when people talk technical.. LOL
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Old 09-22-2016, 05:39 PM   #24
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yeah,another reason to keep what I know to myself................almost done here.
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Old 09-22-2016, 05:54 PM   #25
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yeah,another reason to keep what I know to myself................almost done here.
Hey turbo max, I'm sorry if I offended you. I was just making a joke. That's what emoticons are for I certainly was not trying to disparage your post or knowledge. I just had to look up a couple of words to figure out what you were talking about. Sorry man, don't leave because of me....
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Old 09-22-2016, 07:18 PM   #26
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OK,its good.Ijust that the "site team" thought my sig was too long and confrontational,so I just took everything down.I was really just show what I did to make my 7.3 a good puller,but I made 1 remark about a chevvy (that really meant nothing) and panties got in a bunch.I dont really care,no loss to me.Leave,stay,whatever.
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Old 10-02-2016, 02:35 PM   #27
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My Cardinal has rounded steps going to bedroom and two tone trim on the inside. I think the quality is about the same on both but that is just from reading up on both.


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Old 10-02-2016, 08:44 PM   #28
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Sooo, which is better -- now that the peeing contest is over. Come on engineers from FR -- Are Cedar Creek and Cardinal like Chevrolet and GMC???

Fess up!!! We're looking to buy!!!
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Old 10-07-2016, 11:00 PM   #29
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Both use the same products basically comes down to floor plan.
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Old 10-08-2016, 12:25 AM   #30
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Sooo, which is better -- now that the peeing contest is over. Come on engineers from FR -- Are Cedar Creek and Cardinal like Chevrolet and GMC???
Sorry, we have no reps here from Cardinal nor CC, let alone any FR engineers!
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Old 10-08-2016, 07:11 AM   #31
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Each have their positives and negatives. Both use aluminum frame 16 on center . If you go on the Cardinal website it shows the different components used in construction R factors and floor plans. I don't think one is better then the other . I have seen just as many problems on either. Most are just the usual new trailer fixits.
The Cardinal is 16 inch on center for the roof only, the sidewalls are not.

The Cardinals have laminated sidewalls while the Cedar Creeks use hung walls on 16 inch centers. It is still six of one, half dozen of another. If you can't decide between the two, buy from the dealer that will provide excellent top of the line service after the sale.
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I have been a cardinal owner for over a year now. I am completely satisfied with our unit. All our warranty work has been attended without question and I would recommend Cardinals for you. The cardinal club has been wonderful and are very busy. Rallys in Bar Harbor Maine, Oregon, and Bransom coming up next year.
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