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02-08-2013, 08:18 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 34
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Intro and looking to get a new Sabre
Hi,
I am not new to Rv'ing, currently on our second 5th wheel trailer. My DW and I are looking to upgrade this year to a bunkhouse model to grow with our expanding family. Thought I would join this forum to get some advice and discuss with Forest River owners on how their purchases went and gather some of your gained knowledge.
As we stand today, we have short listed our search to Sabre 36QBOK, or a Blue Ridge (Forgot Model #), and an Open Range 399BHS.
Thanks!
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02-08-2013, 08:28 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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The Sabre 36QBOK is the best because it's what I have. 
Actually- look at the showers. The Sabre's is huge! As well, for us- a u-shaped dinette was a requirement, I couldn't find that on many other manufacturers in bunkhouse models. Same with the outside kitchen- the Sabre was just the perfect storm for what we wanted.
Anyway- didn't mean to try and sway ya!
:welcome:
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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02-08-2013, 08:32 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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No matter what sabre you buy you'll love it!
We have the 32bhok-6 and love it for function.
We only have 2 children.... teenagers left at home so we decided on the bunk house .
If there's any questions you have let us know!
You really want a sabre!
Turbs
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02-08-2013, 08:40 AM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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Sabre model is a great value for the price...you won't be disappointed!
Get the large walk in shower model and you'll never go back to the smaller showers!
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6 (sold)
Family of 4 whose always on the GEAUX!
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02-08-2013, 08:54 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin Cajun
Sabre model is a great value for the price...you won't be disappointed!
Get the large walk in shower model and you'll never go back to the smaller showers! |
Yes true the corner shower is great!
The outside kitchen we could never do without now that we have it!
And if there's ever a problem or issue we are very fortunate to have a factory rep SABRESAM on this forum whom answers questions and helps all of us owners when in need!
SABRESAM being a great presence on this forum will lead me to buy future sabres!
Turbs
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02-08-2013, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,734
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Welcome to the forum Scoffman. We really enjoy our Sabre. They provide alot of value for the $. Good luck with your decision.
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02-08-2013, 09:10 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Yes true the corner shower is great!
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SABRESAM being a great presence on this forum will lead me to buy future sabres!
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Not a corner shower- ours has a almost full-size shower!
That's only 1/2 of it!
And yes- I only wish all brands were fortunate enough to have their own SabreSam! He's super duper!
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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02-08-2013, 09:18 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Not a corner shower- ours has a almost full-size shower!
That's only 1/2 of it!
And yes- I only wish all brands were fortunate enough to have their own SabreSam! He's super duper!
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And I thought my shower was big!
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02-08-2013, 10:09 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,175
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Not to knock on the Sabre fans but you should also check out the Prime Time Crusaders (another Forest River brand) Like the Sabres there is alot of value for the dollar. They have 4 different bunkhouse models.
Prime Time Manufacturing, Manufacturers of travel trailers and fifth wheels
While we don't have SabreSam we do have RVGuy LOL
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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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02-08-2013, 10:11 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,175
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
And I thought my shower was big!
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Ron - The large showers ROCK. We have one as well and will never go back.
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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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02-08-2013, 10:42 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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I'm partial to the Sierra 365saq myself. While the U-shape dinettes offer more seating room, the tables are usually smaller. Depending on the number and ages of children you have, you might give this one a look. We camp with 1-5, or more, kids, and the bunkhouse has lots of storage and floor space. My kids would rather sit on the floor or lower bunks and play, than sit a table. I believe you can get the 365saq in a double u-shaped dinette if that is something you really want. Best of luck in search and whatever you choose. 
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02-08-2013, 10:49 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by DnD
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We looked at the Prime Times and really considered them. I really liked the barstools idea. Our only concern is that we felt like the awnings were really far forward. I had a hard time envisioning where a picnic table would go without blocking a door or storage hatch. Maybe I'm wrong and in practice it wasn't a real issue. Just something we thunk about.
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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02-08-2013, 10:50 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by DnD
Ron - The large showers ROCK. We have one as well and will never go back.
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We're definitely spoiled! I get jealous of people with their small rigs and the maneuverability that goes with them. But then- we really like our inside spaciousness! I want the magical RV- little on the outside, palatial on the inside.
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Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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02-08-2013, 10:52 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Originally Posted by ttrost65
I'm partial to the Sierra 365saq myself. While the U-shape dinettes offer more seating room, the tables are usually smaller. Depending on the number and ages of children you have, you might give this one a look. We camp with 1-5, or more, kids, and the bunkhouse has lots of storage and floor space. My kids would rather sit on the floor or lower bunks and play, than sit a table. I believe you can get the 365saq in a double u-shaped dinette if that is something you really want. Best of luck in search and whatever you choose. |
I really don't have anything bad to say about the 365SAQ- they were on our short list! I'm glad that they're now putting extra supports on the lower bunk in the bunkhouse- that was one of our big issues at the time.
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Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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02-08-2013, 10:58 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Originally Posted by DnD
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Guess I've never really asked or looked ...
Does yours have outside kitchen?
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02-08-2013, 11:17 AM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Not a corner shower- ours has a almost full-size shower!
That's only 1/2 of it!
And yes- I only wish all brands were fortunate enough to have their own SabreSam! He's super duper!
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X2...bathroom alone sold us on the Sabre when we started our research!!!
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6 (sold)
Family of 4 whose always on the GEAUX!
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02-08-2013, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Byron Center, MI
Posts: 430
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DnD
Ron - The large showers ROCK. We have one as well and will never go back.
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I totally agree - we have this one too and the big quality shower was one of the top selling points for our new Crusader 325RES.
Sabre was on the short list for us, so I don't think you can go wrong.
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02-08-2013, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,734
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That big shower is great plus it can fit more than 1 person which will save you water .
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02-08-2013, 04:45 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,175
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Guess I've never really asked or looked ...
Does yours have outside kitchen?
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No outside kitchen. They only seem to come on bunkhouses in the bigger units.
To be honest...If I cook outside it's in the smoker, BBG grill or I am looking to start dutch oven cooking.
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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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02-08-2013, 04:47 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiscampsin
That big shower is great plus it can fit more than 1 person which will save you water . |
Yeah yeah...that's the ticket! Saving water. Yep that's it for sure!!! 
 
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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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