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10-09-2015, 08:18 AM
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38FB2
Think we have narrowed it down to the 38FB2. The people that have one, how do you like it? We are thinking of getting the pantry instead of the bathroom, along with dual pane windows, slide toppers, upgraded hitch, and possibly a 5500 gen, theater seating instead of dual recliners, maybe more. Thanks in advance.
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2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins. Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter, 36 Gal aux fuel tank. Mag Hytec Trans pan. Mag Hytec Diff Pan. 6 speed autostick. 3:73, Timbrens, Smarty JR. Equipped.
2016 Cedar Creek 38FB2, Hydra Star disc brakes,
400 watt Rich solar on top,200 watts of suitcase
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10-09-2015, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wls
Think we have narrowed it down to the 38FB2. The people that have one, how do you like it? We are thinking of getting the pantry instead of the bathroom, along with dual pane windows, slide toppers, upgraded hitch, and possibly a 5500 gen, theater seating instead of dual recliners, maybe more. Thanks in advance.
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I cant talk to 38FB2.(see sig) We like the dual pane windows because they are dark and help keep the noise out. We would not be with out the slide topper, keeps slide clean, and we started off with the Lazy Boy recliners and while at Goshen, upgraded to the theater style and love it. Much more comfortable for us and you don't have to turn them sideways to travel. We have the Flexair Trailair Hitch and like it but if we had a do over we would buy the Trailair Tri-Glide Air Ride. We opted out of the expensive and heavy fuel drinking generator and installed Solar with a small Honda for a back up.
Good Luck !
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2014 Cedar Creek, 36CKTS, 1000w Solar, TriStar MPPT 60, Magnum 2000w, PI EMS, WiFi Ranger Elite, Sleek 4g, Wingard DTV Traveler
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10-09-2015, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Ormond Beach, FL
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I too have settled on getting the 38FB2. Although the selling point for me was the second bathroom. As soon as my house sells I will find the best price. Good luck.
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10-09-2015, 06:55 PM
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well we ordered it today, we ended up getting the bathroom. I did not get the gen, but gen ready. 12' awning on the slide, toppers, thermopane, fan in the bedroom, convection oven, bedroom wall heater, 20 cf res refridg., camera rear, theater seating, air hitch, bike rake hitch receiver, maybe more this is off the top of my head. Thanks for the info
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2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins. Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter, 36 Gal aux fuel tank. Mag Hytec Trans pan. Mag Hytec Diff Pan. 6 speed autostick. 3:73, Timbrens, Smarty JR. Equipped.
2016 Cedar Creek 38FB2, Hydra Star disc brakes,
400 watt Rich solar on top,200 watts of suitcase
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10-09-2015, 07:10 PM
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actually I was wondering what your thoughts was on the 7 year extended warranty, think it was over $4000.00
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2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins. Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter, 36 Gal aux fuel tank. Mag Hytec Trans pan. Mag Hytec Diff Pan. 6 speed autostick. 3:73, Timbrens, Smarty JR. Equipped.
2016 Cedar Creek 38FB2, Hydra Star disc brakes,
400 watt Rich solar on top,200 watts of suitcase
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10-10-2015, 08:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wls
actually I was wondering what your thoughts was on the 7 year extended warranty, think it was over $4000.00
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We are getting ready to order our Cedar Creek later this year. I believe Forest River still offers a 2nd year factory warranty for a couple hundred bucks. We will be getting that 2nd year and then look into an extended warranty. They can be purchased from a warranty company for a lot less than through a dealer.
Just my opinion, but $4000 is way too much.
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10-10-2015, 11:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wls
well we ordered it today, we ended up getting the bathroom. I did not get the gen, but gen ready. 12' awning on the slide, toppers, thermopane, fan in the bedroom, convection oven, bedroom wall heater, 20 cf res refridg., camera rear, theater seating, air hitch, bike rake hitch receiver, maybe more this is off the top of my head. Thanks for the info
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No 2nd AC, just a ceiling fan? Mighty big rig for 1 AC when the temps are up.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 3500 CC DRW Diesel
2014 Cedar Creek 36CKTS
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10-11-2015, 05:38 AM
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One a/c is unrealistic for that size unit. Sure that's not an omission error in the info supplied by the poster?!
Hope so!!
If not, better buy a screen room and big fan because summer will be HELL in that beautiful rig!
You'll need theatre seating style lawn chairs!
Almost every 40ft motorhome of quality has 3, not 2, a/c units for a reason. HEAT ABATEMENT.
Those caps; walls and roofs are not nearly as insulated as you are led to believe. Dual pane windows can only do so much; and it "ain't" as much as you might expect.
Another a/c is not expensive on a relative cost/enjoyment basis.
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10-11-2015, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wls
actually I was wondering what your thoughts was on the 7 year extended warranty, think it was over $4000.00
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Congrats on your order ! Good move on the 12ft awning on the slide, I wish I had done that. As for the warranty, FR does offer a second year warranty for about $150. If I remember right, you have to purchase it before a certain time of ownership expires, but I don't remember when that was. I opted not to buy it, as I have no local dealer. That price of the extended warranty can be negotiated.
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2014 Cedar Creek, 36CKTS, 1000w Solar, TriStar MPPT 60, Magnum 2000w, PI EMS, WiFi Ranger Elite, Sleek 4g, Wingard DTV Traveler
Retired Army in 1995, and now retired in 2016
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10-11-2015, 07:59 PM
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yes 2 airs
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2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins. Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter, 36 Gal aux fuel tank. Mag Hytec Trans pan. Mag Hytec Diff Pan. 6 speed autostick. 3:73, Timbrens, Smarty JR. Equipped.
2016 Cedar Creek 38FB2, Hydra Star disc brakes,
400 watt Rich solar on top,200 watts of suitcase
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10-11-2015, 08:01 PM
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I'm not going to purchase the extended warranty, that's a lot of money, I asked does that kick in at year 2, she no as soon as I get it.
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2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins. Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter, 36 Gal aux fuel tank. Mag Hytec Trans pan. Mag Hytec Diff Pan. 6 speed autostick. 3:73, Timbrens, Smarty JR. Equipped.
2016 Cedar Creek 38FB2, Hydra Star disc brakes,
400 watt Rich solar on top,200 watts of suitcase
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10-12-2015, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Ormond Beach, FL
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Good luck with your new rig. I look forward to your opinions as you use it so I better understand what I'm getting into. I may hit you up with some questions if that's OK.
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10-12-2015, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mixologist
Good luck with your new rig. I look forward to your opinions as you use it so I better understand what I'm getting into. I may hit you up with some questions if that's OK.
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no problem
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2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins. Amsoil Bypass Oil Filter, 36 Gal aux fuel tank. Mag Hytec Trans pan. Mag Hytec Diff Pan. 6 speed autostick. 3:73, Timbrens, Smarty JR. Equipped.
2016 Cedar Creek 38FB2, Hydra Star disc brakes,
400 watt Rich solar on top,200 watts of suitcase
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10-29-2015, 07:26 PM
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Location: Brampton ontario
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I just traded my road warrior rw415 for a 38fb2 picking it up from the dealer tomorrow hope to change my signature in the near future.
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2011 F-350 4X4 Super Crew
2015 Cedar Creek 38FB2
Brampton ON.
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10-29-2015, 07:39 PM
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Good luck with your 38fb2. It was a hard choice for us being 38rd or the 38fb2. The floor plan is very nice. Enjoy!
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11-26-2015, 10:15 AM
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We loved the 38rd. Out door kitchen sold us. Just wish there was a flat screen TV.
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11-26-2015, 11:00 AM
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We place a 32" tv in the basement on a swing arm. Works out nicely.
Tom & Marilyn
2013 Chevrolet Duramax 3500 HD LTZ Crew Cab Long Bed Z71 4X4
2015 Cedar Creek 38RD Hathaway Edition
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