Howdy. Bought a 2008 at Lewis RV last month, had it out for 3 days last weekend, love it. Later this month, it gets levelers and a tow bar for my Subaru. See pictures at http://www.n8uw.com/documents.html.
Thanks to all who have posted here. This buying decision was based on 2 years of research, some of it from this board.
I'll get a sig together soon, I'm Chuck from Dayton, Oh. and travel with my dog Emo.
Welcome the the rv.net the Itasca Cambria 26A is a really nice unit I would have bought one if my dealer had one. I want to upgrade to a Tiffin DP when my son buy my house after he marrys next year. I currently have a 2008 Jayco Melbourne 29D (it's really 31ft)
I look at your pictures it is really pretty with a nice kit, I have a few questions what does it weight, what is your CCW, how is the a/c unit in 100 degree temp and what was the price.
I retired 9/1/07 and start full time 10/1, first trip is to Tampa Fla for BigFoot Lift jacks and to see south FLA. Have fun !!!
Bobby & Tillie
K5YPP FITS QRP ARP
We have the Winn. Aspect version in a 29'. Love it the little I have got to use it. Been laid up with knee surgery. Itching to get back on the road with our new one also. Hope you are happy with your new MH.
Tom & Bonnie
Crossville, TN.
Aspect 29H 2008
Class C passed Class A owner
Pontiac G6 There is NO such Thing as a B+
Thanks for the welcome! If you see a 50ish guy with a Cambria, Subaru, and Border Collie, camping around Ohio, stop by and say hi.
I'll post this, but be aware your weights may vary with options. Mine was well optioned (460 pounds worh), but I don't have the available levelers (yet). Weights are in pounds:
On the Ford E450 platform, 14,050 GVWR, 20,000 GCWR
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) full fuel, coolants, oil - 11,003
Sleeps 3, multiplied by 154 gives SCWR of 462
Drumroll, please...
CCC = 2,167
That's with UVW and full fresh water, three 154 pound sleepers, full propane.
I think this is a good CCC for a unit with a slide. I also think it will be good for a single full timing in about 5 years, when I retire.
The '08 has a 37 gallon fresh, 29 black, and new 37 gallon grey tank.
Slideout topper is standard. It has the 13,500 BTU air, I have had no problems here in Ohio in the mid-90s, but I don't have a lot of time with the unit yet. I have the optional dual pane windows. I think the 30,000 BTU furnace will be sufficient in all but extended sub-zero situations. The optional heat pump did fine on a mid-50s morning, toasty in about 5 minutes.
The woman in the pictures is a friend, we sleep separate, and she loved the U dinette made into a bed. Takes about 2 minutes to set up/take down. BTW, I HATE the chair that comes with the unit, but Ellen loves it. So, I keep it for 5 years, I guess.
IIRC, the MSRP on my well-optioned unit was around $82K, and I took Lewis RV's first quoted price, which was a fair 20+% off list. They were also more patient than I was while I battled the state BMV on a title for my pop-up trade-in. I bought off the lot, before it was even prepped, because it had the options I intended to order.
Hope this helps, ask away if there is anything else I can answer.
Chuck & Emo
A '57 Boy and his '04 Dog
'08 Itasca Cambria 26A
'04 Subaru Forester XT
Lots of day hiking and backpacking stuff
N8UW wrote: ....Weights are in pounds:
On the Ford E450 platform, 14,050 GVWR, 20,000 GCWR
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) full fuel, coolants, oil - 11,003
Sleeps 3, multiplied by 154 gives SCWR of 462
Drumroll, please...
CCC = 2,167,.....I think this is a good CCC for a unit with a slide. .....
Welcome to the B+ sub-category of the Class C forum. There are several of us that are active daily, while some jump in now and then. I would like to see more active.
As you will read fairly often, when you have a chance, drive your rig across a scale for actual weights as traveling. Make sure you get the front and rear axle weights. It is reported that you desire about 32% of your total on the front for best handling. The sticker weights have been known to be incorrect. You are fortunate to have the E450 chassis, if it had been on an E350 chassis you would be right at maximum without any CCC.
Gene in NE
I have a Jayco 29D Melmourne it is marketed to the BIG B+ group, but it really is 31FT. It will fit in two parking places and drives great. I full-time and have post some this year, should I be posting in the B+ or C Several times ? I have posted a few messages only to find no one replies. All of the Forms have great Senior Member and I hope to be one someday. Any advice to a new RV Poster....?
Abbacus-- I've been posting since May and sometimes I notice mine or other people's posts don't get answered. The B+ thread jumps from idea to idea as the next poster takes off at a new slant (I'm bad about that) and a post can get lost. The new B+ sub forum should help that since ideas or questions can be answered it that thread. I've learned tons of info and read and try to answer something every nite.
Bill & Maggie
LT USNR Ret.
2003 Trail Lite 211 B+
Chevy 6.0L
ABBACUS wrote: Gene in NE
I have a Jayco 29D Melmourne.....should I be posting in the B+ or C Several times ? I have posted a few messages only to find no one replies....Any advice to a new RV Poster....?
You do pose a perplexing question. Because of your size, you might get a better response posting to the entire Class C forum. Many think of the B+ not as how it is marketed, but that it is shorter and without a full-time bed. A lot depends on your question or your suggestion as to which group may respond better. Although I bear the description as a senior member, we all started as new members. As "happyjack2" points out, not all get tons of responses. I have not started that many topics, but it seems like I close many as my post frequently is the last in a topic....hurts ones feelings.
... when you have a chance, drive your rig across a scale for actual weights as traveling. Make sure you get the front and rear axle weights. It is reported that you desire about 32% of your total on the front for best handling...
The unit has Gross Axle Weight Ratings of 4600 front, 9450 rear (32.7% front). I have the air shocks in back, so I can correct a slightly less than optimal loading situation. I'm waiting for my new levelers, and a better handle on what I'll carry, before I hop on the scales.
I do experience some drift on the highway, and some noise up front at slow speeds. Is this normal? Nothing too severe to make it hard to drive, just noticeable. Also, it handled very well being passed by big trucks, and in a good Ohio thunderstorm with side winds.
N8UW wrote: The unit has Gross Axle Weight Ratings of 4600 front, 9450 rear (32.7% front).....I do experience some drift on the highway, and some noise up front at slow speeds.....
Unfortunately, you are relying on the ratings, the actual loaded condition usually adds considerably more to the rear than the front and the ideal max loaded condition of 32.7% quickly drops to the high 20%. The drift may indicate a need for a front end alignment. It has been reported that manufacturers frequently do not change the adjustment for the additional load the coach places on the chassis. Don't worry with your shorter unit and the heavier chassis, you will be just fine. I would like owners to know their loaded conditions so they can act accordingly.
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