DieselHP Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 We are about 2 years out from picking up our new 5th wheel. Thinking I need to order it by the winter of 2018 but I can not find what we are looking for. Anyone know of brand that offers a front living room with an outdoor kitchen ? We now own a Cedar Creek and would love to get another one but I see they will have a 2018 model with the front living room but not the kitchen. Any thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 spacecraft or new horizon will build you whatever you want. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Not many front living rooms that offer a outside kitchen but here is a new line from Forest River with a outside kitchen. http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=459&Image=23616&ModelID=3630#Main 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Grand Design offers one in their Solitude line: https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2017/fifth-wheel/solitude/floorplans/374th-374th-r Rob 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 6 hours ago, lockmup68 said: spacecraft or new horizon will build you whatever you want. Yeah, for twice the price, or $200,000 whichever is higher. The OP also won't be pulling a New Horizons with the truck in his picture, so add a new truck in there also. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselHP Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yes not interested in a $200,000 RV Replacement truck is in the works, going with MDT Might have to give up on the outdoor kitchen Still have some time to see what comes out for 2018 and 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKRITTER Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 We had a really bad experience right after buying our CC trailer. It left such a bad taste that I'll never own another FR product. That said, in looking at several forums in the last year and a half I've decided to avoid both Thor and Forest River (one exception would be a DRV from a dealer in Oklahoma who has a reputation for wonderful service). These 2 corporations now account for 92% of the trailers sold today and if you do research they are primarily concerned with a return on the investment. These 2 corporations are famous for buying a good smaller rv company and adding "their efficiencies" to the process and in turn build, quality and service go out the window. We are looking at the 8% of independent manufacturers who are not part of huge public corporations and have found they are not perfect but they care about their product and the customer. 2013 Newmar Dutchstar 4318 2019 F150 KR 4X4 BlueOx 10K Tow Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 4 hours ago, DKRITTER said: We had a really bad experience right after buying our CC trailer. It left such a bad taste that I'll never own another FR product. That said, in looking at several forums in the last year and a half I've decided to avoid both Thor and Forest River (one exception would be a DRV from a dealer in Oklahoma who has a reputation for wonderful service). These 2 corporations now account for 92% of the trailers sold today and if you do research they are primarily concerned with a return on the investment. These 2 corporations are famous for buying a good smaller rv company and adding "their efficiencies" to the process and in turn build, quality and service go out the window. We are looking at the 8% of independent manufacturers who are not part of huge public corporations and have found they are not perfect but they care about their product and the customer. After you deduct market share attributed to Spacecraft, New Horizons and Forks RV from the 92%, I'd be very interested in knowing the identities of those companies. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Augusta RV, Artic Fox, Weekend Warrior, and the Tiffin family startup. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: Augusta RV, Artic Fox, Weekend Warrior, and the Tiffin family startup. Completely forgot about Northwood and I heard Augusta was up for sale 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Powerhouse, Featherlite, Marathon, Renegade, Showhauler, Texas Custom Coach are a few others. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Is Heartland an independent manufacturer ? Noobie here, got a travel trailer want to upgrade to 5th wheel. More I look at reviews (bad ones), the harder it is to know what to select. Thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 2 hours ago, lockmup68 said: Powerhouse, Featherlite, Marathon, Renegade, Showhauler, Texas Custom Coach are a few others. True, but not in the family towable line. Those are right up there with New Horizons, Forks/Continental Coach. and Space craft Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Byron said: Is Heartland an independent manufacturer ? Noobie here, got a travel trailer want to upgrade to 5th wheel. More I look at reviews (bad ones), the harder it is to know what to select. Thanks . Copyright © 2004 - 2017. Heartland Recreational Vehicles. All Rights Reserved. A subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bipeflier Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 1:50 PM, Second Chance said: Grand Design offers one in their Solitude line: https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2017/fifth-wheel/solitude/floorplans/374th-374th-r Rob GD makes a pretty good unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 4:22 PM, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: True, but not in the family towable line. Those are right up there with New Horizons, Forks/Continental Coach. and Space craft And Forks/Continental Coach is dead..... 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolynandBob Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 We went with Vanliegh (tiffen) Vilano 375FL. Been in it 2 weeks and love it. Very happy with the design and quality. 2017 Vanleigh Vilano 375FL " Bob's Cabin / Carolyn's Beach House" 2017 F350 Dually 4x4 9 Year old Pug/Terrier 9 Year old Puggle 8 Year old Boxer/Greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 2 hours ago, CarolynandBob said: We went with Vanliegh (tiffen) Vilano 375FL. Been in it 2 weeks and love it. Very happy with the design and quality. Saw this at the Hershey show last September, I am usually not a fan of the front living rooms but did really like this one, especially the bathroom, I liked how the changed it. Good luck and enjoy. 2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB 2001 T2000 Kenworth 2009 Smart Passion ET Junior hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Here's a deal...if you're interested in an FL. https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Bus-Supply-Company-Inc.-3007666/listing/2016-Redwood-RW39FL16-115793006 I'm not aware of anyone making an FL with an outside kitchen. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselHP Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm sure someone will in the next two years. I spoke to cedar creek and they told me they might have one in a 2018 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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