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09-18-2010, 10:13 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norton, Ohio
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We have a dilemma going on. We were getting interested in a Sunset Trail ST29SS. Then I had to go and look to see what else was available from Crossroads and found a Cruiser 30QBX at a very attractive price, actually the same price as one of the ST29SS's we are looking at. Part of it is a 2010 model -vs- 2011 models.
I like the mounting point for the flat screen in the ST29SS, but the 30QBX is a better constructed trailer.
Weight is not an issue as we have a crew cab diesel 4x4 that would pull my house down the street and the 2 are only about 1000 lbs apart.
The 30QBX is at a dealer 250 miles away. Now I have to wait until Monday to make some phone calls.
The real problem is I am not a very patient person and the waiting, even for a day, is shear agony.
Can any of you that have one of the above please jump in with comments, likes, dislikes, of your respective units ?
dc
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09-19-2010, 02:56 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: sherman, tx
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i feel your pain. we have a 31SB that we bought 6 months ago. well, yesterday we went to the southwest rv supershow here in dallas. BIG mistake, lol. we found a 5th wheel we really like. now the agony begins...
good luck
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2003 Dodge 2500 5.7 HEMI
2010 zinger zt31sb
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09-19-2010, 08:18 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 780
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Jim,
We were at the show on Thursday morning. Glad we went as it made me appreciate our Cruiser more than ever. Some of those very expensive models are not built as well as the Cruiser.
Was it me or were the show prices outrageous?Edited by: artgpo
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Art and Karen
2013 Itasca Sunstar 35F, 2013 Ford C Max toad.
170 nights in 2013
132 in 2014
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09-19-2010, 12:39 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Normal
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I am very happy with my 2009 CT 31RL...but they do not make this style anymore. Best thing would be to maybe spend an afternoon in the trailer and see if it truly "fits" you. Take some video, or a camera for documentation. Good luck...
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09-19-2010, 01:15 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norton, Ohio
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unfortunately the closest 30QBX is 250 miles away. we have been in 2 ST29SS amd were very impressed, but as I said, I made the mistake of doing a search on what else they had and found the 30QBX.
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09-19-2010, 02:01 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: sherman, tx
Posts: 49
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hey art, yea some of the prices were crazy. we really like the cameo fifthwheels, they were over in the exploreu.s.a section.
bigger trailer, bigger truck.....
are ya'll goin to the rally next year, we are
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2003 Dodge 2500 5.7 HEMI
2010 zinger zt31sb
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09-20-2010, 12:36 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 780
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We'll be there!
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2013 Itasca Sunstar 35F, 2013 Ford C Max toad.
170 nights in 2013
132 in 2014
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09-20-2010, 01:45 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SE Wi.
Posts: 704
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Originally Posted by drcook
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<div id="CD35034E-58E1-485D-AC00-9A3D5D54A930">The 30QBX is at a dealer 250 miles away. Now I have to wait until Monday to make some phone calls.
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DC- Back when we were shopping we originally wanted the Sunset Trail 30QB, as we were negotiating pricing we decided to take a walk to completely remove ourselves from dealer pressured, to recrunch numbers, rebuild our "we would like list", and speak privately. While this was originally good, it turned out to be slightly more costly, as we ended walking into our now Cruiser 5th wheel, we then decided that only for a few dollars more look at what we could have bigger fridge, bigger HW, more storage, better towing,etc. Needless to say the dealer was completely shocked, as we went from a TT to a 5er, which he has never seen, especially as since we already begun the negotiations on the ST.
In the large picture 500miles round trip, isn't that much if think the unit has everything you need and want. If you need more confidence have the selling dealer send you some additional photos of the unit. You mention your impatient but take your time.. I know it's hard, but we didn't step back we would now have a TT instead of our much loved 5er.
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09-20-2010, 07:19 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norton, Ohio
Posts: 227
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The unit is at the Indianapolis Camping World and they have photos posted. As it turns out, one Camping World can deal with units from another.
We are scheduled to sign the papers and pick the unit up next Tuesday. They have to have it driven over and do a go over. The salesperson we dealt with is a long time friend so it was an easy negotiation.
daveEdited by: drcook
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09-20-2010, 12:55 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SE Wi.
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;od luck, enjoy and keep us posted on your thoughts, experiences, mods, likes, dislikes, etc.
See ya on the road.
Edited by: salda01
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09-21-2010, 02:25 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norton, Ohio
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It's official, we pick it up next Tuesday
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09-23-2010, 10:48 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
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Congratulations!...bigger is not always better, but usually it is... 
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09-23-2010, 02:56 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Southern NJ
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Congradulations I bought my first tt last Nov.and after 4 months of research decided on the Cruiser ctx30 qb. Camped 31 days this year and Love my cruiser. Would love to know what you payed, because i feel like i got a great deal.Love the extra counter space and had just a few minor problems.Drove 680 miles to get mine. Its fully loaded including freestanding dinette, 10 gal water heater, 8 cube frige ,upgraded ins and air, alluminum rims and power front and rear stabilizers plus power tounge jack all for 22,600 not including tax. Just went to the Hershey show and there is not a single slide bh that compares in quality ,floorplanor price
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2010 Cruiser CTX 30qb
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2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2011 Nissan Rogue
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09-23-2010, 03:41 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norton, Ohio
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wepurchasedours pretty closeto what you did. that general range is a really good price point to get these at, considering the qualtiy etc.
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psssttt drcook = David R, not Dr. but thanks for the compliment. Most folks just call me Dave.
2004.5 Chevy Duramax crew cab 4x4
2010 Crossroads Cruiser 30QBX
1991 K2500 4x4 being restored
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09-28-2010, 05:56 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norton, Ohio
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it's officially official. it is home and in the driveway
dave
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psssttt drcook = David R, not Dr. but thanks for the compliment. Most folks just call me Dave.
2004.5 Chevy Duramax crew cab 4x4
2010 Crossroads Cruiser 30QBX
1991 K2500 4x4 being restored
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09-28-2010, 12:29 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SE Wi.
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get that baby loaded up and on the road.
Enjoy
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