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Old Jan 18, 2018 | 12:33 PM
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Great looking rigs!!!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2018 | 06:06 PM
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Grayland, Wa. Our first outing of the year.
Nice looking ride. We enjoy the Grayland/Westport area. Grew up salmon fishing out of Westport.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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Here's the new 5th wheel that we picked up yesterday. It's a 2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2. Weighs 13,000lbs empty and max weight of 16,190lbs. Just a little over 40ft long. Towing it with a 2014 F350 CC, SB, SRW Powerstroke Platinum Edition with a 50gallon Titian underbed tank. We're using a Pullrite SuperGlide hitch. Truck had zero issues with this setup. Still need to get it weighed, but trailer only caused about 1inch of squat when hooked up.

 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeS59
Here's the new 5th wheel that we picked up yesterday. It's a 2018 Cedar Creek 36CK2. Weighs 13,000lbs empty and max weight of 16,190lbs. Just a little over 40ft long. Towing it with a 2014 F350 CC, SB, SRW Powerstroke Platinum Edition with a 50gallon Titian underbed tank. We're using a Pullrite SuperGlide hitch. Truck had zero issues with this setup. Still need to get it weighed, but trailer only caused about 1inch of squat when hooked up.

I'd definitely like to see the scale ticket on that setup with a full tank of fuel
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Geno C
I'd definitely like to see the scale ticket on that setup with a full tank of fuel
Me too.

Pullright, 50gal tank, heavy pin, no airbags or helper springs? Is it riding on the upper overloads? Airbags would make a huge difference for you.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 09:44 AM
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With only one inch of drop he wouldn't be even touching the overloads
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 01:45 PM
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2002 carriage by Cameo, 34', on the maiden voyage to check hitch height, etc. behind 2017 F350. We upgraded from 2004 F250 ccsb with bulletproofed and tuned 6.0. The old one would handle it but the new one WOW!

 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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2004SD I like the Cameo but then I'm baised after owning 2 Cameos with the current being 2010 34ck3. It looks a little nose high and if bothers you look at the rear springs where they mount you might be able to lower the mounting and gain 1-1.5" in rear height.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 02:49 PM
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I lowered the hitch by one hole after this trial run so its better now but I will look at the rear spring mount also. thanks for the tip.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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  • Originally Posted by Baldicon
    Agree with the truck, we have a 2017 F350 Super cab dually, so just a little shorter back seat. Now if we could just make our minds up regarding which 5er to buy.

Grand Design
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 04:42 PM
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Grand Design

Between Grand Design and a Montana (Montana in the lead right now).
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004SD
2002 carriage by Cameo, 34', on the maiden voyage to check hitch height, etc. behind 2017 F350. We upgraded from 2004 F250 ccsb with bulletproofed and tuned 6.0. The old one would handle it but the new one WOW!
Beautiful, and brings back memories. In late 2004 we bought a 2003 Cameo 31KS3. We summered in it (6 months a year) for 10 years. FANTASTIC trailer. After 10 years we traded up to a 2013 Lifestyle, which is what arose from the ashes of Carriage. This one is 37 feet, and is another great trailer. You should get a lot of years out of that rig. Carriage/Cameo made good stuff.

Make sure to check out the Carriage/Lifestyle Owners' Forum; a ton of very useful information there. If you have trouble finding it, PM me.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldicon
Between Grand Design and a Montana (Montana in the lead right now).
Yeah don't the Montana's have a forward living room model.. Looks badass. I might be wrong.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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Montana has the worst customer service
 
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Old Jan 20, 2018 | 08:16 AM
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Montana has the worst customer service

Yea, I've heard others say that too, Grand Design appears to be better in that department. But the dealer seems to be a big part of that equation, and my local dealer has a very good reputation (this will be our third camper from him). And he sales both Grand Design and Montana. We are looking at the Solitude 310GK and the Montana 3121RL. Heading over there this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon to look again.
 
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