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05-17-2017, 09:21 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alberta
Posts: 17
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New to Crossroads
Hello Everyone
Purchased a new 2017 Sunset Trails 270bh after an extensive search that began in the fall of 2016. Traded in our Jayco X17Z at the Calgary RV show in Feb after 4 years of ownership and freezing our butts off in the tent ends in the mountains of Alberta. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Delivery set for June 1st and really looking forward to camping this season in a much bigger unit. We use the camper as base camp for fly fishing in the mountains of Alberta, BC and a trip to Manitoba every fall to Stillwater fly fish.
We found this model seemed to check all the boxes with all the features we were looking for and some we didn't know we wanted, and seemed to be good quality but time will tell. I am a bit concerned about what I've read regarding the front caps fading but it seems they all have some issues. We narrowed it down to 2 models, a 28 foot Connect and the 270 we ultimately bought. Did not like the changes on the replacement model 2017 264bh.
We bought a 100 watt solar panel to keep the battery charged and will pick up a 3,500 inverter generator in a weeks time as we random camp 95% of the time and like the creature comforts.
Towing with a 2016 F150 4x4 crew Eco 3.5l platinum which should be ok for the weight of the unit.
I found the forum helpful as a lurker and look forward to the support from other owners and sharing information.
Cheers
Brian
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05-17-2017, 09:53 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alberta
Posts: 13
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Welcome!! We have the 28BH and camp in Kananaskis and the Rockies as well! Have a great camping season. Cheers
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'15 Sunset Trail Reserve 28BH
'17 Sierra 2500 Denali L5P
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05-18-2017, 05:41 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Wi
Posts: 527
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Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on the new camper.
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Scott & Julie
Northern Wisconsin
2021 Cruiser Air 27MK
2021 Ford F-250 XLT Premium
6.2L, 6 3/4 ft bed, FX4. Tow pkg.
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05-18-2017, 06:13 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: N.C. Mountains
Posts: 2,415
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Welcome from NC
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*2016 CAF25SE Cruiser Aire 5er. *2020 Chevrolet 2500 HD Custom
*Ted & Tricia (Mimi - Teacup Poodle/ Sailor - Maltipoo)
*I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends would respect me. The others can do whatever the Hell they please!” —John Wayne
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05-18-2017, 07:09 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Posts: 23
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Welcome Brian from NL.
Not to hijack your thread but my trailer is 7800lbs dry and I've towed it with the the F150 Ecoboost, no problems at all so I'd think you are fine. I am very impressed with the towing abilities of that engine.
Enjoy the new trailer!
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2016 Sunset Trail Reserve 33BD
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05-18-2017, 08:37 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Maryland
Posts: 79
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Welcome to the forum!
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Starcraft Autumn Ridge 328BHU
CR Sunset Trail 289qb (**traded)
Ram 2500 Mega Cab Cummins
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05-18-2017, 07:06 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: GA
Posts: 23
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Welcome and congratulations on purchase!
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05-18-2017, 07:37 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alberta
Posts: 17
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Thanks!
Mine says 5,758 dry. I am supposed to be able to tow 11,800 but I did not want anything heavier than what I bought. Mileage with the EcoBoost is bad enough when towing my Jayco X17Z at 25liters per 100km. Not towing l get 11.5 per 100 average which is excellent.
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05-18-2017, 07:41 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 335
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Its not just a matter of What you can pull, but what can you stop.
Sorry, forgot to say welcome to the forum.
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John (USAF Ret) & Cheryl
San Antonio, TX
2014 Hill Country 32FR
2011 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 CTD
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05-18-2017, 09:57 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 1,719
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Congratulations! Welcome to the forum!
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 26 nights in 8 states, 4801 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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05-19-2017, 10:03 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,392
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"25 liters per 100 kms" is that good? Sorry I failed metric in school.
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05-19-2017, 02:37 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 953
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Welcome and congratulations
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07 Cruiser 30sk
06 F350 KR PS CC SRW
...Wish we were camping...
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05-19-2017, 04:21 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
"25 liters per 100 kms" is that good? Sorry I failed metric in school.
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That ok , I'm Canadian and we have had metric for something like 40 yrs and I still use mpg,although it is imperial gals not US gals. The lower the first # is better mileage.
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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05-19-2017, 07:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 1,719
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25 ltrs / 100 kms = 9.4 MPG (US)
11.5 ltrs / 100 kms = 20.5 MPG (US)
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 26 nights in 8 states, 4801 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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05-19-2017, 08:23 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: CT.
Posts: 82
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Welcome to the forum from CT. Congratulations on the new rig and the adventures are about to begin!!!!
Guess I can't contribute much on the weight since all I know is we weigh in at about 15,000 + lbs.
Steve
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2014 36FL Redwood pulled by 2015 GMC Denali 3500
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05-20-2017, 12:25 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alberta
Posts: 17
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About 11 miles to a US gallon
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05-22-2017, 05:12 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 116
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Welcome from PA. I have the same TT. I bought a 2016 the summer of 2015. This is my 3rd season camping and we've only had some minor issues. So far the front cap still looks great. I have a Ram 1500 and it tows fine. The biggest problem 1/2 ton trucks run into is the payload capacity. Happy camping!
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2014 Ram Big Horn CC 1500 tow package, 3.92 gears.
2016 Crossroads ST270BH (June 18, 2015)
(2015: 7 nights camping, 425 miles) (lost track and became too lazy to update!)
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05-31-2017, 09:14 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Alberta
Posts: 17
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Thanks!
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06-02-2017, 05:37 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 149
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I spoke with a rep at Crossroads yesterday and was told that they solved the fading issue a couple of years ago. I hope that's true because we sign the order for a new trailer today.
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06-02-2017, 10:54 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,392
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikenannie
I spoke with a rep at Crossroads yesterday and was told that they solved the fading issue a couple of years ago. I hope that's true because we sign the order for a new trailer today.
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Yea they solved it, they just quit fixing it under warranty, I don't think they've improved the gelcoat. If I were buying a tan or gray rv I would have it in writing that when it fades, not if cause it will, that they would paint it, not polish, buff, or some other miracle cure, PAINT IT before I signed on the dotted line.
It's not just CR having this problem, in my travels I've just about every make fading on the tans & grays especially.
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