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11-13-2012, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 145
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What made you choose your camper?
We have a grey wolf 26bh.We chose it because we love the floor plan.When we first started looking we were dead set on a least one slide out.We went from 5th wheels to regular travel trailers and back and forth even looking at rvs because our budget allowed it. But our camper is perfect proof that you don't have to have a slide out if you get the right floor plan. We love our camper it has everything we need and more. Due to the money we saved we got a nice 2013 Toyota tundra crewmax to pull it. We are so glad we made the decision we did its only 3 of us and the camper is a great way to get away and camp without "roughing" it.
What made you choose your travel trailer fifth wheel or rv?
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11-13-2012, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: south Kansas City area
Posts: 1,298
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We love the v-nose trailers and when we found the front kitchen, we knew that was the one for us. With the kitchen up in the nose the living space is really open and with the atrium windows, lots of light. It's just the two of us 95% of the time so we have plenty of room but can accommodate company on the queen sofa bed. Easy to pull and sets up quickly. Can't think of needing anything more.
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Randy and Patty
2015 Sabre 33 CKTS-6 Platinum Edition
Reese 16K Slider hitch
2015 GMC Sierra 3500HD diesel dually
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11-13-2012, 08:33 PM
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H2oski
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Hartford, AL
Posts: 639
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For us it was pretty much in this order: Construction, Accessories, floor plan, Tounge weight, overall weight, Price.
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Wife
2007 Chevy 2500 HD 6.6
2012 Sabre 31RETS
(LA) Lower Alabama
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11-13-2012, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 627
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for us it was floor plan, exterior look, bathroom, price, fireplace, floor, furniture, windows, door, exterior colors/decals, drawers under bed.... there were so many things that we liked (and we weren't really shopping for a new one) Still after the first season ..... not much to it that I don't like!!!
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Felicia & Jeff - Missouri
2013 Columbus - 320 RS 2012 F350 CC DRW - 6.7L PSD
2012 Camping 59 DAYS; 2013 50 DAYS; 2014 WAITING
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11-13-2012, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 643
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For us: Floor Plan with rear kitchen and lots of closet space for the DW's 600 pairs of shoes , Overall Weight, Reviews/Recommendations from various sources including this Forum, Price.
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Nigel & Bev
Brit Driver & Canadian Naviguesser
We summer in Cowichan Valley BC Canada & winter in Monchique Portugal great camping in both!
2011 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 Diesel 2000 Honda S2000
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11-13-2012, 09:25 PM
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one day at a time
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 132
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Weight was a huge factor when we originally looked then look plan. Now that we purchased 3/4 ton pick up the future is wide open!
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2012 Ford F250
2016 Salem 27Dbud
Blue Ox BXW1000 WDH
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11-13-2012, 09:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,447
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I'm on a modest income and didn't want payments so budget played a big role. A close second would be the TT weight among with fitting my needs.
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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11-13-2012, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: michigan
Posts: 155
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For us...it was the construction, weight, floorplan and the fact that it had bunk beds for our Grandchildren. The size is perfect for our needs..
TravelTracer
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2014 F150, Supercrew, 3.5L Eco-Boost, 3.73, Max Tow
2012 Prime Time Tracer 2670 BHS
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11-13-2012, 09:55 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,175
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We also did a LOT of searching and research. In the end it was floorplan, contruction and company's reputation (i.e stand behind their product and give great customer service).
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Dan n Dione
TV: 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie CC LB 4x4 DRW
RV: 2013 Crusader 325RES Touring Edition
Days Camped: 2012 (3) 2013 (22)
Next Trip: Mission Bay, CA 6/6 - 6/9
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11-13-2012, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Big brown desert
Posts: 3,003
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For us, it started with weight because of the limited capacity of our TV. Then moved on to options and floor plan. Wasn't until we actually picked our pop up that we realized how good the floor plan was. Now we have a new TV and the DW wants a different TT! Can we wait to try and pay this down please?
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2014 Stealth Evo 2850- "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7- "Clifford"
2013 Honda Accord Coupe V6 w/Track Pack- "Julia"
Just glad to get away
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11-13-2012, 10:34 PM
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Ham Radio since 1970
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana
Posts: 207
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Our priorities were mostly floorplan based. We wanted the entertainment center in the rear and a big window to look out when the TV was hidden. We wanted to be able get to the fridge and bathroom without running any slides out. We did not want to walk through the bathroom to get to the bedroom, the bathroom facilities had to be all in the same room. We also wanted room to walk around in the bedroom. We found the Cedar Creek 36RE and it fit the bill perfectly. We did our research looking at Forest River as a company and the Cedar Creek line of fifth wheels. By the time we purchased our RV, we were sure that we were getting what we wanted.
We could only go out one weekend in 2012 since we did not get the 36RE until September, but the unit lived up to our hopes and expectations. Can't wait to get it out of storage in March and head south for spring break.
Mike & Nena
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Mike & Nena Strong
2013 Cedar Creek 36RE
2012 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 3500HD Diesel 4WD
Nights camped '14: 51 '15: 134 '16: 149 '17: 171
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11-13-2012, 11:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Majestic , Ky
Posts: 27
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For us it wasn't as much as needing a bunch of bunks as it is just us and we are in this full time so it was more about space and not feeling confined to. The v-nose with the bedroom up front and rear entertainment was our choice. Feels homey and with the 3 slides it spacious. We love our little home on wheels.
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11-13-2012, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 367
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Size, floor plan, murphy bed in that order.
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2013 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2306
2011 Ram 2500HD Hemi
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11-13-2012, 11:27 PM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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After spending years in a 32' TT, we had a shopping list of must haves when we we're ready to move up to a new camper.
We jumped to a 5'ver that met our wish list needs:
1. Better towing/handling (we go everywhere & anywhere via highways, tired of fighting TT)
2. Spacious bedroom with plenty of storage & room for a washer/dryer in the future
3. Huge shower/bathroom space with linen closet ( one of the best in it's class)
4. Recliners ( so tired of jiffy sofa & u-shape dinette for seating)
5. Lots of windows for all around views and light inside camper (we camp year round as weekend warriors-good or bad weather, like to be able to enjoy the views)
6. Open floor plan (space was getting cramped with young kids in a double slide-driver's side only TT)
7. Construction & Price
We're very pleased with our Sabre 32RCTS-6
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6 (sold)
Family of 4 whose always on the GEAUX!
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11-13-2012, 11:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 189
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Went from a Pop up to tt because we needed more room and space for our 2 year old twins. Double sized bed for them to sleep, tub for their bath. Floor plan. Went with a larger tt for them to grow in to instead of having to get one a few years later.
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11-14-2012, 12:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 903
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We looked at other toy haulers in the 26 foot range and they were all pretty much the same for the floor plan. I had looked at the sandstorm line along time ago way before we had ever thought about getting one. And I loved the 203slc just because of weight and length because I have a half ton. So when we went to the last dealer and they had sandstorms and had a 203 slc with a generator I was sold. Love my toy hauler it's been everything we wanted and more. Can't wait to go next year.
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2012 Sandstorm 203slc
2013 Toyota Tundra
Eqil-l-izer hitch,Prodigy P3
2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660
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11-14-2012, 07:36 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 2,420
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We had a bunkhouse Edgewater as we thought our grandkids would camp more so when we were at an RV show 3 years ago we decided we wanted a unit just for us. 1: needed rear liging room 2: had to have a bedroom with the bed on a slide. 3: The TV had to be easily viewable by as many seating positions as possible (that eliminiated about 75% of the RV's out there), ability to sleep 4 was more than enough. It needed lots of floor space and a stand alone dinette. The 30WRLS fit perfect in every category and is one of the few that the only positions that cannot see the TV are the 2 dinette chairs that face the back of the trailer. We have done a few upgrades like Euro recliners instead of the swivel rockers it came with and took out the bar stools but 3 years later and we still have yet to find one we like better. And it tows like it's on rails even in cross winds with the hitch setup we have.
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John & Deb
2011 F250 Lariat FX4 Crew Cab 6.2
2011 Flagstaff V-Lite 30WRLS
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11-14-2012, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 122
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For us: Floor plan, floor plan, floor plan. I needed a toy hauler that could fit my wife's Can Am Spyder and my full dresser. The Wolf Pack 27WP was the only one that could carry them both.
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11-14-2012, 08:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,106
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1) Price
2) Weight
3)Price
4) Construction and manufacturer/dealer reputation
5)Price
6)floorplan
7) and finally Price
I don't have much money
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11-14-2012, 09:06 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Other than the fact we were looking to "upgrade"
Price
5Th wheel
Outside kitchen
Bunkhouse
Room
Turbs
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