36CKTS - Page 2

Total Bliss · 05-24-2014, 11:09 AM

Congrats on your new rig! I was wondering if you can tell me how many inches long the sleeper sofa is in the 36ckts

Thanks Total Bliss

bt_1959 · 08-23-2014, 09:17 AM

I know ours is a queen size since that is what sheets fit the couch. We have a 2015 36ckts had ours 1 month and loving it.

Total Bliss · 08-23-2014, 10:06 AM

Congrats on your new rig....that's the model we are getting...can't wait! So glad to hear you love it. I however was wondering how long the sofa is closed up. HAVE FUN!

armydriver · 08-23-2014, 08:34 PM

when the sofa is closed it is the length of the rear wall

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Total Bliss · 08-24-2014, 08:08 AM

In the 2015 cedar creek 36ckts there are built in tables at each end of the sofa and I don't know how wide they are so that's why I was wondering how long the sofa was

Ramblin Recks · 08-24-2014, 08:36 AM

When we ordered ours, I ordered an 80-inch, 3-cushion sofa sleeper, ( no air bed) This allows a small 3-inch shelf on each side. Our sofa is long enough and very comfy to nap on.

Total Bliss · 08-24-2014, 08:44 AM

Thank you so much...you gave me the exact info I needed..I wanted to know for that exact same reason.... so my hubby could nap on it comfortably.

Ramblin Recks · 08-24-2014, 08:51 AM

Your welcome, in fact after I ordered ours, every time I spoke to the dealer to check on the build process I always made sure to mention the sofa. Of all the options we purchased, being comfortable, like home is very important to us. Good luck.

Total Bliss · 08-24-2014, 09:14 AM

My thoughts exactly....thanks again!

joesmainship · 08-24-2014, 10:54 AM

My spouse and I have been looking at the Cedar Creek models and it seems the 36CKTS is the best bang for the buck. We were very impressed when we looked at it. I'm just concerned whether I could tow it safely with my F250. My friend tows his with an F250 and says it tows better than any of his past campers.

Total Bliss · 08-24-2014, 11:37 AM

Our mechanic that I have been with for over 20 years was very adamant about towing necessities. The main one was a 3500 or 350 diesel dually. The cost is more, but the safety is what is necessary. Of course, I've seen several people towing big 5vers with
2500's or 250's, but that's gambling. I have been on several camping forums and several towing forums. This decision is based on pure safety. If it is the cost, then I would go lighter on the 5ver and be safe. Ask your mechanic. They don't sell vehicles, they repair them. They also understand the towing capacities. Car salesman, and RV salesman are trying to convince you that your 250 or 2500 is enough. Don't tow on the edge. Have extra leeway. Good luck and Be Safe.

joesmainship · 08-24-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Total Bliss

Our mechanic that I have been with for over 20 years was very adamant about towing necessities. The main one was a 3500 or 350 diesel dually. The cost is more, but the safety is what is necessary. Of course, I've seen several people towing big 5vers with
2500's or 250's, but that's gambling. I have been on several camping forums and several towing forums. This decision is based on pure safety. If it is the cost, then I would go lighter on the 5ver and be safe. Ask your mechanic. They don't sell vehicles, they repair them. They also understand the towing capacities. Car salesman, and RV salesman are trying to convince you that your 250 or 2500 is enough. Don't tow on the edge. Have extra leeway. Good luck and Be Safe.

Don't think towing capacity is the issue with these trucks. It's the weight on the truck itself. If you check the Trailer Life towing guide for 2014, the difference in towing capacity between a similarly equipped F250 & F350 is a mere 500 lbs. What I'm concerned with is the pin weight on the rear axle, along with all your other riders and cargo in the truck, and the lack of "rubber on the road" of a SRW truck. Hindsight being what it is, I would have been better off purchasing an DRW F350/3500 truck. I'm still in the learning process though.

bt_1959 · 08-24-2014, 04:41 PM

We have a 01 gmc 2500 diesel and when we hitched up for the first time we found we were about 8 or 9inches off the ground we are planning on getting a new truck in a few years (we don't travel it stays in a campground at least till son is out of high school) but we will have to put airbags on our truck just to move it within the campground. There is 2500 lbs on the tongue so it is on the top end of the scale I would definitely go to a 3500 or 1 ton

Sterlingsilver · 08-24-2014, 05:17 PM

We are towing a 38CK with a Chevy 2500. It's rated at 17000 lbs for 5th wheel towing. It's much easier to sightsee with and park after we get where we are going. The secret is that the newer trucks tow gobs more weight than the earlier models. Ours drops maybe an inch and rides very level with the Cedar Creek. We simply bring the rear truck tires to maximum load pressure when towing. The tow ratings seem to be based on springs, transmission, horsepower/torque and brakes.

SilverbackMel · 08-24-2014, 07:58 PM

I tow with a Dodge 2500 with an added leaf spring ( $500) makes the Dodge 2500 the same as 3500 SWR. With the spring, unit is 100% level and drops 1 inch when hitched. The built in exhaust brake ensures that on a 5% downgrade, I often need to ACCELERATE. Hardly ever need the brakes! The front patch tire contact is EXCELLENT. I run Michelin tires on the truck. Towed my 2015 6,000 miles so far and never even the slightest wave from wind, rain, hail.
The newer trucks ( mine is 2008) have even more improved stock suspension from the factory. Our RV does NOT HAVE a washer/dryer in master bedroom AND more important, I have the factory installed optional TrailAir hitch with air adjustable suspension. No chucking or jerking of any kind. Nothing in the RV shifts, nothing.
Every person has to do what they feel is right to make their experience safe. Do the research on YOUR VEHICLE OR CHOICE OF UPGRADE and go with your choice.
Our last fifth wheel was a 2011 Keystone, 36 ft triple slide. Towed it with this same truck 7,000 miles from east coast to Arizona and all parts in between like mountains in northern AZ, Grand Canyon, Route 66, thru ice in Amarillo, TX, dust storms with 50mph crosswinds. Never a problem. Had several hazardous prevention braking maneuvers. Not one minute of blood pressure rise or white knuckle concern.
Make DAMN SURE you buy a tire pressure monitoring system. I had a blowout on FL turnpike south of Disney at 65mph AND NEVER FELT IT! A bus pulled along side and alerted me. Cost: $3200 damage.
Have fun. Be safe!!
We only changed to Forest River because the floor plan excited us! At our age it's important to get what we want, now!! Over 70 and enjoying every moment of living!! 😜

lpritchard · 08-25-2014, 12:34 PM

We recently purchased a 2014 36CKTS and LOVE it. The floor plan and quality after looking and reading up on 5th wheelers for a year. We tow it with a new 2015 Chevy HD2500 with Duramax and Allison transmission. It pulls it even through mountains effortlessly. We are extremely happy with both! Hope this helps.

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