Badhabt wrote: I have an a 2007 3612DS. Ordered in in Sept 2006 and besides a few minor issues has been great (the gauge for the black holding tank goes whacky, but they all seem too). Quality and fit and finish is excellent, I have the gel coat sides and its still nice and shiny. Great dealer support, great manufacturer support (I added a second bedroom window in the overhead slide and actually talked to a Keystone rep, but that was 5 1/2 years ago). Went to the RV show recently and am a bit disappointed in how the toy haulers are turning out...too many gimmicks and gadgets in my opinion. The 1/2 bath is good, 16" wheels...but other things...like side decks and power awnings and doors..cmon, really? Again, just my .02.
If I buy another TH it will probably be a raptor around 07-08 a 3712 and I agree that there are many gimmicks that the are coming out and many useless, but the power awning is great. You can leave camp and it the wind picks up while you are gone it rolls up automatically. One thing they should focus on is placing the television in a nice high place where everyone can see it, that seems to be lacking in most of the newer designs it is placed really low where someone walks by and is in the way or they place it where only part of the seats can see it.
SmittysRV wrote: We are looking at a new 2011 Raptor 4014, what’s a good price on one of these? I think the dealership is not giving me the best deal possible, shocker I know.....
I paid $in the low 60's for mine. 2011 4014 LEV.
I have the B&W companion (18K) and love it.
Ryan
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We have a 2009 Raptor 300MP. We love it!!! We have used it atleast once a month since we have owned it. Take it to the Desert, Mountains, Ocean. Have had a few minor problems that we have fixed, but expect that with everything you own.
Badhabt wrote: I have an a 2007 3612DS. Ordered in in Sept 2006 and besides a few minor issues has been great (the gauge for the black holding tank goes whacky, but they all seem too). Quality and fit and finish is excellent, I have the gel coat sides and its still nice and shiny. Great dealer support, great manufacturer support (I added a second bedroom window in the overhead slide and actually talked to a Keystone rep, but that was 5 1/2 years ago). Went to the RV show recently and am a bit disappointed in how the toy haulers are turning out...too many gimmicks and gadgets in my opinion. The 1/2 bath is good, 16" wheels...but other things...like side decks and power awnings and doors..cmon, really? Again, just my .02.
If I buy another TH it will probably be a raptor around 07-08 a 3712 and I agree that there are many gimmicks that the are coming out and many useless, but the power awning is great. You can leave camp and it the wind picks up while you are gone it rolls up automatically. One thing they should focus on is placing the television in a nice high place where everyone can see it, that seems to be lacking in most of the newer designs it is placed really low where someone walks by and is in the way or they place it where only part of the seats can see it.
The location of the TV in relation to the seating is my issue as well. I have not seem many that have a good solution to that problem.
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When I first looked at Raptor fifth wheels they had small tv on the back wall by the garage...in 2007 they moved the tv over the door and I was sold! Ripped out the 25" tube tv for the Visio 32" flat screen on an articulating arm. Great out of the way spot for it. Kick back in the recliner, turn on the surround sound and put in a dvd and those rainy "camping" trips in the NW arent so bad.
06 F350 4X4 Crew Cab Dually Tow Boss
07 Raptor 3612DS
92 Banshee - sons now
06 YZF450 50th Anniv Edition - sons too
06 Raptor 700R 50th Anniv Edition - mine
06 Wolverine 450 - wifes
07 Wolverine 450 SE - my other toy
Have a 3812 SD 2008 love it, had a 3319SS before that but I love the seperate garage and the 3 slides and ohhhhhh the elec awning a definate plus don't have to go ouside in the middle of the night if thers a storm. Have had no trouble out of either unit.
Badhabt wrote: I have an a 2007 3612DS. Ordered in in Sept 2006 and besides a few minor issues has been great (the gauge for the black holding tank goes whacky, but they all seem too). Quality and fit and finish is excellent, I have the gel coat sides and its still nice and shiny. Great dealer support, great manufacturer support (I added a second bedroom window in the overhead slide and actually talked to a Keystone rep, but that was 5 1/2 years ago). Went to the RV show recently and am a bit disappointed in how the toy haulers are turning out...too many gimmicks and gadgets in my opinion. The 1/2 bath is good, 16" wheels...but other things...like side decks and power awnings and doors..cmon, really? Again, just my .02.
If I buy another TH it will probably be a raptor around 07-08 a 3712 and I agree that there are many gimmicks that the are coming out and many useless, but the power awning is great. You can leave camp and it the wind picks up while you are gone it rolls up automatically. One thing they should focus on is placing the television in a nice high place where everyone can see it, that seems to be lacking in most of the newer designs it is placed really low where someone walks by and is in the way or they place it where only part of the seats can see it.
The location of the TV in relation to the seating is my issue as well. I have not seem many that have a good solution to that problem.
would be nice to have a swivel rocker or two w/excellent viewing of the tv.
I bought a 207 Keystone Raptor 3712TS used and am very happy with it. I did a full inspection and found nothing wrong with it. The previous owner had a transferrable warranty that he threw in the deal, along with the sliding hitch, new tires, and a cover for the rig. After our first trip I was cleaning the thing out. I hooked up my big craftsman compressor to the exterior outlet and I hear the genny rpm's go up, then the genny shut off. It gave me an error code of 14. I took it to the local dealer and they fixed it under my warranty with no problem. This isn't an issue with Keystone. It's more of an issue with Onan/cummins. Apparently this is a common problem with the 5500 series genies. Anyhow, everything else works great with no problems. The fit and fisnish is great. I am one of those who can always find faults in the way things are constructed. I personally think the interior wall paper trimming is a bit cheesy but it serves it's purpose. All cabinets, doors, and windows are square and operate perfectly. Those tank level indicators are pretty cheesy, but it seems to be the industry standard. It's a very sound unit. I think that as long as you have the used unit thoroughly inspected and no major flaws are discovered, you will be happy with it. We love our Raptor...but be forwarned...all of our pull trailer friends wanna leave their trailers at home and spend the night in it with us whenever we go on group outings! Gotta draw the line somewhere!
Been a whil;e since I have been on here. We have been out enjoying the new Raptor. I ended up having to upgrade my TV from a 2002 F350 SRW LB to a 2007 F550 DRW LB, this thing is heavy!!
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