Just venting!!!

rafatoy · 07-24-2013, 06:50 PM

Just saw the new Sport295 and others! They added a rear bike rack of some sort with locking cable!!!!!! Bought mine last year with none of that stuff on it or options to upgrade!!!

Although Still love my Sport295

tanddc · 07-24-2013, 07:50 PM

I would think you could get those items and add them on. The bike rack is one of the reasons I went for the 2013 (had the option for a 2012). Ironically I have yet to put bikes on it. It makes a great firewood rack though! The other main reason. We went for the 2013 was the led awning. Now that we use

**ependydad** · 07-24-2013, 07:53 PM

LOL! Not all changes are good - the newer 2013s and 2014s in my camper changed the front cap design. I have to say, I'm not a fan.

So there- you can have it both ways.

rafatoy · 07-24-2013, 09:22 PM

LoL!!!!

stevengb · 07-29-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tanddc

I would think you could get those items and add them on. The bike rack is one of the reasons I went for the 2013 (had the option for a 2012). Ironically I have yet to put bikes on it. It makes a great firewood rack though! The other main reason. We went for the 2013 was the led awning. Now that we use

I loved the idea of the LED awning when we bought our 2013 305..... But dang!!! How about a dimmer switch because those babies are bright....we feel like we're starring on a broadway show when they are on...so unless I'm performing surgery....they remain in the off position!

tanddc · 07-29-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stevengb

I loved the idea of the LED awning when we bought our 2013 305..... But dang!!! How about a dimmer switch because those babies are bright....we feel like we're starring on a broadway show when they are on...so unless I'm performing surgery....they remain in the off position!

I know what you mean but we never actually sit under ours. We are allways out by the campfire so the add a nice touch to the view. We have some cheap solar lights we put out behind the camper so I can walk around and not trip gettng firewood. The leds are so bright they keep the ones on the awning side from turning on

rafatoy · 07-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Nice to know we Love our TT no matter what ...

Although I did call the service dept to see if it was an option to add the bike rack/fire wood holder for mine ... They said no cause it is for the newer Sport295 coming straight from the manufacturer ....

rafatoy · 07-29-2013, 08:14 PM

To Tanddc

Send pic when you can, would like to see those LEDs

tanddc · 07-30-2013, 11:32 AM

I am not the best at taking picures but I do have this one:

tanddc · 07-30-2013, 11:40 AM

I will try to get a better on next time. here is the bike rack. I think it is made by Lippert so you could prob add one on.

Cajun Po-Boy · 07-30-2013, 03:25 PM

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I will try to get a better on next time. here is the bike rack. I think it is made by Lippert so you could prob add one on.

These racks have been one of the best additions FR added to the fifth wheel lines, nice to see it trickling down to the TT segment with so many owners trying to find a way to carry their bikes.

johndeerefarmer · 07-31-2013, 03:08 PM

Only problem with the rack is that the spare tire hangs awfully close to the pavement. Go thru a sloped driveway and you can tear the spare tire cover off and or scuff up the tire. I am probably going to move my spare somewhere else

bob34787 · 07-31-2013, 03:12 PM

don't feel bad about the changes, I bought a 2013 36 CKTS in July, sept. the 2013 was changed to include radius ceilings, better couch, LED lighting, ducted A/C in Bedroom, nicer counter tops, 4 step entry, colored gelcoat instead of paint and 4,000 less.

Cajun Po-Boy · 07-31-2013, 03:20 PM

I hear ya...my wife really wanted the tan exterior gel coat but at the time of our order, that option did not exist, our white Sabre was built & shipped in Sept ,13...FR made the announcement in Oct of the tan color option on the Sabre's!
Oh we'll, either way we still got a great camper that we enjoy!

stevengb · 07-31-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by johndeerefarmer

Only problem with the rack is that the spare tire hangs awfully close to the pavement. Go thru a sloped driveway and you can tear the spare tire cover off and or scuff up the tire. I am probably going to move my spare somewhere else

On my 2013 305 I have the rack but the spare tire is on a rack under the front part of our trailer...about where the master bed is.

RVChick · 07-31-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tanddc

I am not the best at taking picures but I do have this one:

Boy that sure show off your beautiful camper!

tanddc · 07-31-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RVChick

Boy that sure show off your beautiful camper!

Thank you very much! We really love it!

tanddc · 07-31-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by johndeerefarmer

Only problem with the rack is that the spare tire hangs awfully close to the pavement. Go thru a sloped driveway and you can tear the spare tire cover off and or scuff up the tire. I am probably going to move my spare somewhere else

Good point. I haven't travelled with mine down yet but it could be very close. I know when I backed in my driveway (which is a pretty good grade) I drug the rack and it wasn't even down.

stevengb · 07-31-2013, 09:36 PM

Here's mine in use over Memorial Day! Worked great!

mjones12 · 08-01-2013, 08:19 AM

Of course, that spare also adds to the weight of the rack, which is considerable, when you're trying to lower or raise it. I haven't traveled with mine down, either.

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