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Old 04-18-2015, 10:05 PM   #21
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Yes, definitely have them carefully explain the "Docking Station" and how everything works. There are a lot of connectors, fitting, etc, and none of them are labeled. I took possession of my 3850RL earlier in the years, didn't get those things fully explained, and I'm still trying to find out how everything works. Good Luck!
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Old 04-19-2015, 01:17 PM   #22
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New 2013 Cardinal 3675RT

Just took her on her first trip Texas and then to Ontario and back to Nova Scotia 7400 miles plus stayed in her for 5 months in Texas. Will keep the the dealer busy with repairs cupboards nearly shook off the walls. Why do they not put shocks in these??? Last one I had had air bags a Cedar Creek and it never had a problem. Any one know of a good solution for the shake rattle and roll???? Also at age 70 had to buy new stairs others are too hard to get up and down, can't any of these mfg. design a better mouse trap?
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Old 04-20-2015, 04:00 PM   #23
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i have one on order but no deliver date as of today. What are you towing with?
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Old 05-10-2015, 07:18 PM   #24
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Just got back from the Smokey Mountains with my Cardinal 3850RL and could not be happier with how the new unit handled and made setting up just no problem at all. There is, of course, a learning curve with any new unit but the level-up worked just as advertised.
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Old 05-13-2015, 08:19 AM   #25
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Just got back from the Smokey Mountains with my Cardinal 3850RL and could not be happier with how the new unit handled and made setting up just no problem at all. There is, of course, a learning curve with any new unit but the level-up worked just as advertised.

Glad the trip went well. These things do tow pretty nice. When my wife said she wanted the auto leveling I thought it would be a waste of money. Was I ever wrong. I'm glad I listened to her! All you do is chalk the tires unhitched and hit a button. I'm doing other things while it auto levels. Jerry


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Old 05-13-2015, 09:11 AM   #26
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Just got back from the Smokey Mountains with my Cardinal 3850RL and could not be happier with how the new unit handled and made setting up just no problem at all. There is, of course, a learning curve with any new unit but the level-up worked just as advertised.
Sounds like you had a great trip. Getting ready to hit the road next week myself. Just installed a tire monitor system on the Bird and a EZ Clean Sewer system. What kind of mileage did you get?
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Old 05-13-2015, 05:31 PM   #27
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We did have a good trip up in the Smokeys as usual. I had to hold the reins tight on the truck cause it wanted to pull faster than I wanted to go.LOL We got 13.7 going and all the sightseeing and shopping that my DW wanted to do but on the way home the wind was in my face so I ended up, on the dash reading, at 13.0 so I am very pleased with the mileage. My shower leaked just a little bit so I got some calk at wallyworld and took care of it. Also, the tv remote had to be up close for it to change channels etc seem that it needed to be up just a bit more in order for me to set in my recliner and point the changer instead of getting my wife up off the couch to change channels! Overall pleased with my new Cardinal!
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Old 05-13-2015, 05:40 PM   #28
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We did have a good trip up in the Smokeys as usual. I had to hold the reins tight on the truck cause it wanted to pull faster than I wanted to go.LOL We got 13.7 going and all the sightseeing and shopping that my DW wanted to do but on the way home the wind was in my face so I ended up, on the dash reading, at 13.0 so I am very pleased with the mileage. My shower leaked just a little bit so I got some calk at wallyworld and took care of it. Also, the tv remote had to be up close for it to change channels etc seem that it needed to be up just a bit more in order for me to set in my recliner and point the changer instead of getting my wife up off the couch to change channels! Overall pleased with my new Cardinal!
That's funny I had to calk my shower too. It didn't have any, first time I used it it flooded the bathroom floor.
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Old 05-13-2015, 08:36 PM   #29
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Where you at BamaBob?

I figured you get in on this conversation!
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