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Area13

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Posted: 02/01/18 01:09pm

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Mote wrote:

I just watched the video. Man, that's a nice camper. I'm sure you will have a lot of good times in that.
Just out of curiosity, why did you pick the Cascade over the Mammoth ?

Size, weight and just generally like the layout. Love the Mammoth, but the Cascade gives us everything we want in a 10.5 ‘camper that weighs almost 500 lbs less. We really liked the couch with the high low table in the mammoth, we get the same setup and 1 recliner. We thinks it’s a sweet layout for it’s weight and size.

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Got my dry weight from Randall at Host yesterday. I know a lot of people are curious about weights. Anyone wants to chime in on their weights i'm curious also. With my build-

6' couch with high low table-Ultra
Single recliner-Ultra
32" Main TV
AM/FM/CD/DVD 4 speakers
Microwave
3 Burner Range/Oven
According privacy bedroom door
120v Fireplace
Upgraded Heke escape hatch
9k AC (for use with 2k geni)
DSI gas/electric water
160 watt solar w/monitor
Dual 6-volts
Swing out brackets
Power passenger side awning
Storage bay slide out tray
Custom retrofit generator compartment to fit 2k geni

I'll be 4157 lbs when it leaves the factory. He didn't answer my question on COG, Host doesn't mark it, hopefully i'm near the rear axle and not past it, who knows?

I'm throwin new tires on Friday, along with already having air bags, Bilsteins and Upper Stable loads. Will be curious to see how she rides (2006 F350 DRW) and if I need to mod my truck more. This will be about 800lbs more than my last camper, but that was on a SRW.

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That's light for what you are getting.

'10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops.

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Went and saw one in person. So much room. I also have a 2006 F350 DRW. I have 4804lbs of payload. This camper is too heavy for me. Once you add water, propane, passengers and gear; it will be over 5000lbs. Enjoy you new Cascade when it comes in.

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The unit examined at Ohio dealership with similar other options (exceptions: std dinette and two theater seats w/ onan generator, and included full propane and batteries) was estimated by dealer at 4,250.

Weight sticker from factory was 4,060 lbs.

- 2018 RAM 3500 Laramie DRW
- 2018 Host Cascade Dual Slide

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71stpsde wrote:

Yeah it’s gonna be close for sure. We do a lot of 2-3 day trips with 1/4 water full and empty grey and blacks along with packing light.

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jimh425 wrote:

That's light for what you are getting.

What I was thinking. Hopefully she rides decent.

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MrPhelps wrote:

If you email Randall He should have your dry weight. He had mine to the pound with my options.

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Cool floorplan...we are still going back and forth on what our next RV will be. I'm holding out for another TC.

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Picked Her up Friday, stayed in it that night, picking it up at Apachee in Portland was fine. In and out in 2 hours and on the road. If anyone is thinking about getting a Host, build it online and tell Randall to send it to them, best price, hands down. You will most likely be dealing with the owner Kevin, straight shooter, no fluff. I got mine for a little over 20% off of MSRP and a 2019 at the cheaper 2018 price since I got in early and waited.

First thing I noticed was it was not really squatting at all with my truck setup, had 19.5 PSI in the bags, probably less or none needed. Pulling out of Apachee making my first turn on to the roadway I knew I was going to be good. Being my 4th TC it felt solid with no swaying and bouncing around. This is by far my heaviest TC, but my first on a dually, solid. I had little to no gear on board, but water was 3/4 full. Hitting the highway I was super cautious at first, but by the time I was an hour in I turned the radio on and was doing the speed limit (70MPH). The setup felt better than I hoped. I sold my last setup because of white knuckles, so pretty (very) happy so far. One down side so far is the mattress, FIRM, like cement, GONE! Floor space is massive, couch and recliner are super comfortable, long trips will be easy peasy, no dinette fatigue. Pretty amazing setup for a 10'6" rig. Fireplace was hotter than we thought, nice upgrade and never ran the furnace (on AC). Ultimately the Wife is super happy giving up Her huge TT (that I hated towing) for these creature comforts. Gotta admit they're pretty sweet even though it's not for some.

We have a trip planned for 4 days of razor clammin at the ocean in a week and 1/2, so i'll know more then and maybe get some better pics, but so far i'm impressed, fit and finish along with overall quality seem very good. Also impressed with the slides, super quick and solid.

SO, I knew I would be a little tall for my 12' carport, yep. I was. Looks like i'm about 12'4" top of my AC. Dirt guy will be by to dig me down 6", glad i'm not on a cement pad!