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07-27-2014, 08:49 PM
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Location: North Florida
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New 312BHX Owners in FL
We brought home our new 312BHX this weekend and we're busy getting her ready for a shakedown trip next weekend at a local state park. Tonight, we're trying it out in the driveway.
This is our first 5th wheel and second RV. It's quite a step up from the trailer we traded in. So far, we couldn't be happier. 
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07-27-2014, 08:58 PM
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Location: Stromsburg, Nebraska
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Congrats! And welcome to the forum!! That model was on our short list when looking at 5th wheels last year. Great use of space and i loved the outside kitchen. Enjoy camp driveway!
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07-28-2014, 08:37 AM
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Welcome and congrats on your new Wildcat!
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07-28-2014, 10:26 PM
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Looks great, congrats!! We took delivery of ours a couple of months ago and we love ours. I noticed your spare tire is mounted underneath....whereas mine came installed inside the front pass-through storage area which takes up a lot of space.
Mind posting a close up picture of how the spare is mounted?
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2015 Ford F-350 4x4 SRW SWB PSD
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07-29-2014, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NOLE-FAN
Looks great, congrats!! We took delivery of ours a couple of months ago and we love ours. I noticed your spare tire is mounted underneath....whereas mine came installed inside the front pass-through storage area which takes up a lot of space.
Mind posting a close up picture of how the spare is mounted?
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Anything for a fellow Noles Fan. The tire is held on with a cable hoist, similar to a truck spare. I believe this was how the 2013 and early 2014 models were done. It makes sense since mine is "new" but manufactured in 2013 and was a dealer demo that was carried around to RV shows for the last year.
Pine Cone Mod added by dealer 
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07-29-2014, 05:31 PM
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Looks good!
I have a pick-up scheduled for 8/12 for our 312QBX! Driving to OH by myself to pickup and return! Anyone want to go for a ride!
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07-29-2014, 06:10 PM
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Thanks for the pictues. I like the pine cone mod. Make sure you subtract that from the GVCCCWR5VER rating to mae sure you're not over-loaded.
Go Noles....CFB season starts in a month!!!
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07-29-2014, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nole_trainer
Looks good!
I have a pick-up scheduled for 8/12 for our 312QBX! Driving to OH by myself to pickup and return! Anyone want to go for a ride!
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Road Trip!! I call shotgun!!
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07-29-2014, 07:46 PM
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I feel a tailgate party coming on!!!
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07-29-2014, 07:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keisling
I feel a tailgate party coming on!!!
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Three 312's in TLH during a game, crazy! 
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07-29-2014, 10:21 PM
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Location: Western US
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Welcome to the 312BH group. It's a fine RV!!
Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
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The Hawke's have landed!
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08-04-2014, 07:46 AM
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The shakedown trip this weekend was a success. Only a couple of minor issues found, but nothing major. The biggest problem encountered was me and my poor job backing the truck. I bumped into the kingpin with the back of the truck while trying to reposition the trailer to a better spot in the camp site. Got a brand new dent for my troubles. 
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2014 Wildcat 312BHX
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08-04-2014, 10:52 AM
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Looks like a good reason to buy a new truck to me. Good looking set up you have there.
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08-04-2014, 02:55 PM
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We're not from FL but will be there with our 312 in at least Dec/Jan..)
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08-04-2014, 06:18 PM
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Dave....that truck is totalled. I'd definetely replace it.....
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08-04-2014, 06:25 PM
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Quote:
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Dave....that truck is totalled. I'd definetely replace it..... |
That is what I'd do, no way should a man be seen running down the road in such a wreck, think of the children man!
Oh, welcome to the forums....
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08-04-2014, 10:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NOLE-FAN
Dave....that truck is totalled. I'd definetely replace it..... |
I'd love nothing more than to get a new truck tomorrow but after buying the new Wildcat last week, It would probably cost me a divorce... and she'd take the new truck with her. 
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2014 Wildcat 312BHX
2015 RAM 2500 Mega Cab 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel
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08-04-2014, 10:41 PM
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Location: Texas Hill Country
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Dave,
I feel your pain. I told my wife we needed a new laramie two tone white with silver on the bottom so it would match the front cap on the Wildcat. She was not thrilled. I am still building my Rubicon. She doesn't mind the truck so much as the add ons, drag up tank, replacement bumbers head ache racks...
It'll be a few years...
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2014 Silverback 29RE, 2014 Ram 2500 CC 4x4 Hemi 6.4 auto w/ airbags, B&W Companion. Saltwater boats and rum like any good pirate.
Lose the 2nd and the rest will follow.
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08-04-2014, 11:17 PM
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Salt,
I'm all too familiar with the Jeep ( Just Empty Every Pocket) mods. Mine's not a Rubi but a money pit nonetheless...
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2014 Wildcat 312BHX
2015 RAM 2500 Mega Cab 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel
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08-05-2014, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
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My sig pic is the grandson giving a Jeep wave.
I like your half doors.
Lift and tires on tap...
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2014 Silverback 29RE, 2014 Ram 2500 CC 4x4 Hemi 6.4 auto w/ airbags, B&W Companion. Saltwater boats and rum like any good pirate.
Lose the 2nd and the rest will follow.
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