As some of you know I have bounced around a few TC's and a couple of TT's the last 10 years, DONE! This is a 10 year rig minimum. Ton of money for a blue collar working stiff, but this is our entertainment and will get used 12 months out of the year. We love traveling around on our weekends and on our vacations and think this is the perfect size and fit for us. Ultimately we couldn't get comfortable in a dinette and I HATED towing around a TT, HATED it!!
I upgraded my SRW to a DRW last year so i'm pretty confident it should haul it safe and comfortable. Here's our build sheet-
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 post a bunch of pics when i get it. Here's a video of our layout with the couch and 1 chair.
Host Cascade
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* This post was edited 01/21/18 10:46am by Area13 *
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In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Talk about peeing in someone’s Wheaties.
Congrats on the new camper Area13. I’m sure you’ll love it. Host makes nice campers.
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
WOW!
2008 F450
2007 Adventurer 85WS
2012 Haulmark "The Garage"
2016 Outdoors RV Glacier Peak 26 RKS
I'm not sure why Kayteg1 thinks you are buying it for him.
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rickeoni wrote:
I really like the Cascade, if they would have had that floor plan in 2015 we might not have a fifth wheel now. Why the choice of only one recliner and the larger dinette?
I really like the Cascade, if they would have had that floor plan in 2015 we might not have a fifth wheel now. Why the choice of only one recliner and the larger dinette?
Ya it's an interesting option, but we felt it would give better access in and out of bed since the double recliners took up more entrance space to the bed. We both wanted the couch over the dinette and 1 recliner is the only option with that setup. It is also the same setup we have at home and don't see ourselves sitting together in recliners, don't watch much TV. It will be nice to have the option go back and forth between chair and couch, which is what we do at home.
2001 F350 Lariat V10 DRW 4x4,4.30 rear, Rancho 9000's,
Ride Rite air bags w/onboard compressor, Tork Lifts, Fastguns,
2013 Host Mammoth Happy Happy Wife!
2015 Host Mammoth triple slide w/ TorkLift Fastguns
2015 Ram 5500 SLT cab & chassis with Douglass 9' utility body
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
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Reality Check wrote:
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
yup... not sure he can set the bar much lower with that comment. Gotta love the "thanks for sharing your personal taste" and then he goes on to give us his as if it is the only one that matters.
Area13.... Congrats on the new camper. Enjoy and remember that every forum has "one". I think you know who that is now. There might be one of two more but there is still a lot of good information here if you have a decent filter.
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Kayteg1 wrote:
never mind
never mind
Might want to try sorry next time and with you I'm sure there will be a next time.
Reality Check wrote:
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
It is not low - it is free advise.
I spend years getting well paid for advise how to make people comfortable in their quarters.
But then, maybe OP is 1 in 1000 that will be happy with setup, where 999 others will not.
But I am not going to be the one who will push him into decision he might regret.
Good luck with that Host.
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Congrats Area13! That camper is beautiful. It's like a custom home inside a truck camper!
Wish you many awesome adventures.
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2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold
Kayteg1 wrote:
It is not low - it is free advise.
I spend years getting well paid for advise how to make people comfortable in their quarters.
But then, maybe OP is 1 in 1000 that will be happy with setup, where 999 others will not.
But I am not going to be the one who will push him into decision he might regret.
Good luck with that Host.
Reality Check wrote:
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
It is not low - it is free advise.
I spend years getting well paid for advise how to make people comfortable in their quarters.
But then, maybe OP is 1 in 1000 that will be happy with setup, where 999 others will not.
But I am not going to be the one who will push him into decision he might regret.
Good luck with that Host.
Dam Kaytag1?? people paid you for your advise?? Hmmm...
billyray50 wrote:
Dam Kaytag1?? people paid you for your advise?? Hmmm...
Kayteg1 wrote:
It is not low - it is free advise.
I spend years getting well paid for advise how to make people comfortable in their quarters.
But then, maybe OP is 1 in 1000 that will be happy with setup, where 999 others will not.
But I am not going to be the one who will push him into decision he might regret.
Good luck with that Host.
Reality Check wrote:
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
Congrats.. It's pretty exciting when you lock into something that fits your needs. Looking forward to you putting it all together!
Kayteg1 wrote:
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
Thanks for sharing your personal taste.
In 30 years of RVing, I never had one with working TV and plan to keep it this way.
32" TV ? I have only 30" in my 900 sq-ft great room.
BTW it takes total ignorant to put water-wasting 2-handle shower faucet.
I hope climbing over the bed to get pair of socks will work for you.
Sorry to spoil your parade, but that camper, beside recliner make no sense to me.
None of the links shows how many steps you have to climb to get there?
^^Seriously, that's a new low even for you.
It is not low - it is free advise.
I spend years getting well paid for advise how to make people comfortable in their quarters.
But then, maybe OP is 1 in 1000 that will be happy with setup, where 999 others will not.
But I am not going to be the one who will push him into decision he might regret.
Good luck with that Host.
Dam Kaytag1?? people paid you for your advise?? Hmmm...
"there is a sucker born every minute" may fit
2011 F350 6.7L Diesel 4x4 CrewCab longbed Dually, 2019 Lance 1062, Torqlift Talons, Fast Guns, upper and lower Stable Loads, Super Hitch, 48" Super Truss, Airlift loadlifter 5000 extreme airbags
As far as the BS posts, this forum seem to have to put up with this type stuff during the late winters every year.
2022 Ford F150
Sold: 2016 Arctic Fox 990, 2018 Ram 3500, 2011 Open Range
Sold Forest River Forester 2401R Mercedes Benz. when campsites went from $90 to $190 per night.
The one issue I do have is the lack of actual weights on them, like TC campers buyers guide, is a pretty good take on the weights of different campers,at least in the ball park, from what I can tell.I cannot find actual ready to camp weights on the Host line of truck campers.First thought at looking at the pictures, is there really heavy...Dry weights listed are as everyone knows,misleading.
Enjoy that camper....
Lance 9.6
400 watts solar mounted/200 watts portable
500ah Lifep04
2018' RAM 3500 Laramie CC, DRW, 4X4, Cummins w/ Aisin transmission
2019' Host Mammoth, 480 watts of solar
2017' Jeep JKU Rubicon
2011' Airstream Avenue
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2020 Grand Design Solitude 2930RL 2520 watts solar. 600ah lithium. Magnum 4000 watt inverter.
Disregard the **** comments, they are just jealous they didn't order it. Post a ton of pics when it comes in.
Enjoy it and may the time pass quickly until it gets here.
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2019 2 door Rubicon 6 spd.
2019 Berkshire XLT 45B
2022 Host Cascade
2021 Ram 5500 Air ride
Sorry Area13 how the thread is turning around, but it is common on this forum that pointing the facts will trigger avalanche of bashing from forum trolls.
That stops people having something constructive to say from posting.
Don't know if you already made full commitment on the camper, but I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
Those things can be still customized before taking delivery, can't they?
Quote:
I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
Very good point. I leave my socks and underwear in the food pantry and bring the pancake batter and ground coffee to bed. Sigh.....
mike/kellie wrote:
Very good point. I leave my socks and underwear in the food pantry and bring the pancake batter and ground coffee to bed. Sigh.....
Quote:
I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
Very good point. I leave my socks and underwear in the food pantry and bring the pancake batter and ground coffee to bed. Sigh.....
You are talking about clothes.. the adviser was asking about cloths. I keep my cloths on a shelf under my sinks.
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Seriously though, there must be some reason why there is more than one design/layout out there other than people are clueless. Could it be we all don't like the same thing? ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
jimh425 wrote:
I think a poster might not have any clothes ... just saying. Seriously though, there must be some reason why there is more than one design/layout out there other than people are clueless. Could it be we all don't like the same thing?
I think a poster might not have any clothes ... just saying.
Seriously though, there must be some reason why there is more than one design/layout out there other than people are clueless. Could it be we all don't like the same thing? When ignorance is over shadowed by arrogance, the needs or desires of others is not seen.
* This post was edited 01/22/18 12:35pm by Reality Check *
Reality Check wrote:
When ignorance is over shadowed by arrogance, the needs or desires of others is not seen.
jimh425 wrote:
I think a poster might not have any clothes ... just saying. Seriously though, there must be some reason why there is more than one design/layout out there other than people are clueless. Could it be we all don't like the same thing?
I think a poster might not have any clothes ... just saying.
Seriously though, there must be some reason why there is more than one design/layout out there other than people are clueless. Could it be we all don't like the same thing? When ignorance is over shadowed by arrogance, the needs or desires of others is not seen.
And there is some fine advice that didn't cost a nickel. Congrats on a fine choice Area13. May you find many comfy camping/traveling trips with a fine setup.
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Kayteg1 wrote:
I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
I don't see how you can be happy having no cloths storage in main living area?
Mike/Kellie wrote:
Very good point. I leave my socks and underwear in the food pantry and bring the pancake batter and ground coffee to bed. Sigh.....
Very good point. I leave my socks and underwear in the food pantry and bring the pancake batter and ground coffee to bed. Sigh.....
Mike, you are the master of diplomacy.....
Area 13, Great choice! One of the reasons Host is successful is because they understand their market: different strokes for different folks=happy campers. Now, about that ignorant 2-handle shower faucet....
Camperland in AZ due in February but its an 2018, just curious as to the cutoff date from an 18 to a 19. Ordered with the 2 chairs that fully recline. It's a well thought out innovative design. Having someplace to relax without sitting at the dinette sold us on the Cascade ( not to mention the fireplace!). The anticipation is part of the journey
hope you enjoy it..
2018 Host Cascade
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2008 Express H18
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2016 Wolf Creek 840-SOLD, Arctic Fox 990 ordered.
Reality Check wrote:
When ignorance is over shadowed by arrogance, the needs or desires of others is not seen.
When ignorance is over shadowed by arrogance, the needs or desires of others is not seen.
Yup. I got the same load of **** from this poster when I got my new camper. Somehow the fleetwood caribou is the perfect RV for everyone inside someones very narrow mind...
Qwkdraw21 wrote:
Good choice Area13! one question is it a 2018 or 2019? We ordered one from Tom's
Camperland in AZ due in February but its an 2018, just curious as to the cutoff date from an 18 to a 19. Ordered with the 2 chairs that fully recline. It's a well thought out innovative design. Having someplace to relax without sitting at the dinette sold us on the Cascade ( not to mention the fireplace!). The anticipation is part of the journey
hope you enjoy it..
Good choice Area13! one question is it a 2018 or 2019? We ordered one from Tom's
Camperland in AZ due in February but its an 2018, just curious as to the cutoff date from an 18 to a 19. Ordered with the 2 chairs that fully recline. It's a well thought out innovative design. Having someplace to relax without sitting at the dinette sold us on the Cascade ( not to mention the fireplace!). The anticipation is part of the journey
hope you enjoy it..
2019's start in April and I decided to wait till then for my build to begin, told hopefully a quick turnaround. Just figured with this much dough I might as well get the newest model year possible even if I have to wait a little. It's exactly the same as the 18's, no changes.
When I talked my Wife back into getting a TC, she said she wanted a couch like our TT. We think that big cushy couch in the Cascade with the high low table and 1 chair (only option with the couch) looked like it would fit our needs. I know most people like the 2 chairs, and it looks cool, but then you have to get the dinette, we're weird I guess. With our configuration we're hoping to get better in and out of bed access as well since the 1 chair option doesn't block the bed entrance at all, everything has trade offs.
Sorta new to this TC world and found the Cascade info and threads.
We are looking at it in about a year.
Really like that layout but was not sure on the couch and single chair configuration.
So I can see that for just me and the wife, that makes a good option over the dinette and double recliners.
If you had more family then the other option mike be better.
I have seen the floating table in the Host video and it looks great.
When you say cushy couch can you say it's a lot more comfortable than a dinette?
It sure looks cushy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=lDexhqVF880
* This post was last edited 01/23/18 07:40am by Raystar57 *
Raystar57 wrote:
I have seen the floating table in the Host video and it looks great.
When you say cushy couch can you say it's a lot more comfortable than a dinette?
I have seen the floating table in the Host video and it looks great.
When you say cushy couch can you say it's a lot more comfortable than a dinette?
The 6' couch replacement for the dinette is waaay more comfortable for us. We have owned both the dinette and side couch models of the Host Mammoth. The dinette back rest is vertical and the U seating under the window is cramped. The table is the icing on the cake. It is adjustable at any height, so it works for meals, computer use, and kickin' back and resting your legs on its surface. It's in-and-out adjustment works well for calorically challenged users. And, it's easy to slide fore and aft for easy exit from either end of the couch. Of course, this is just a personal preference, so it's probably best for you to test both models first.
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Qwkdraw21 wrote:
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
Qwkdraw21 wrote:
we missed the 2019 by two months oh well! our AF 996 sold quickly (4 days) so we pushed the order up, good to hear they are not making drastic changes. The couch and Hi-Low table was very tempting but for us the two chairs will work best and we couldn't have both. we had them add an additional table base in front of the two chairs for either eating or computer, etc we will be able to move the table from one area to the other. It's all in personal need and preference.
we missed the 2019 by two months oh well! our AF 996 sold quickly (4 days) so we pushed the order up, good to hear they are not making drastic changes. The couch and Hi-Low table was very tempting but for us the two chairs will work best and we couldn't have both. we had them add an additional table base in front of the two chairs for either eating or computer, etc we will be able to move the table from one area to the other. It's all in personal need and preference.
The table base in front of the 2 chairs sounds pretty cool. I'll tell ya, we looked hard at the 2 recliners, ultimately we gave up one for the couch. Great problem to have, all of these choices.
mike/kellie wrote:
Sounds like it was meant to be. Great news and now you can spend some time paring down the inventory that came out of the trailer. You'll be pleasantly surprised of all the available space when you pick it up.
Sounds like it was meant to be. Great news and now you can spend some time paring down the inventory that came out of the trailer. You'll be pleasantly surprised of all the available space when you pick it up.
A lot of stuff we don't need came out of the TT. Feeling good about our storage and needs.
Bedlam wrote:
Are you picking it up from Bend, Portland or Monroe?
Are you picking it up from Bend, Portland or Monroe?
Portland. 2.5 hr drive with a night or 2 taking the long way home.
Area13 wrote:
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
Qwkdraw21 wrote:
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
work2much wrote:
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
Area13 wrote:
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
Qwkdraw21 wrote:
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
I agree it’s awesome that they’ll work with you like that, but I have to ask why they don’t design the compartment to hold a portable generator in the first place? Seems like a no-brainer especially if it’s a minor mod.
work2much wrote:
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
Area13 wrote:
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
Qwkdraw21 wrote:
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
New to this so this would be a vertical increase not a horizontal correct?
It would also allow for more Lithium packs if you are heavy into solar and want extra capacity.
Nice to see Host is easy to accommodate a customers minor mods.
Raystar57 wrote:
New to this so this would be a vertical increase not a horizontal correct?
It would also allow for more Lithium packs if you are heavy into solar and want extra capacity.
Nice to see Host is easy to accommodate a customers minor mods.
work2much wrote:
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
Area13 wrote:
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
Qwkdraw21 wrote:
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
the AF are in high demand, well built TC. the waiting is a killer though, I know we are driving our sales rep crazy trying to keep up with the changes we keep making. It's great that Host goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone's needs and wishes, something we found out doesn't happen with the other TC brands.
That's truth. I was on the phone asking Randle about my 2k geni fitting in the outside storage area where the onan would go. He walked over to someone else and they said it will work with minor modifications. He immediately added it to my build sheet, done. Took like 90 seconds.
This makes sense. The area above the genset compartment is more than generous for the utilities that are provided for water, power, dumping valve cable, 120v shore power cable, jacks cable switch. It's a bunch of stuff but that lid could easily be raised. When fitting it for my own use I considered reworking it myself to increase space. It's awesome that Host is so flexible!
New to this so this would be a vertical increase not a horizontal correct?
It would also allow for more Lithium packs if you are heavy into solar and want extra capacity.
Nice to see Host is easy to accommodate a customers minor mods.
Yes, vertical.
So when towing a trailer with the offset rear door, do the stairs clear the trailer tongue without angleing the units?
It seems like it will but I can't find any pics of it hooked up and lowered.
Curious if an extended trailer tongue would be required for clearing steps with a WD/sway system.
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Just out of curiosity, why did you pick the Cascade over the Mammoth ?
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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 ?
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.
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.
Weight sticker from factory was 4,060 lbs.
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- 2018 Host Cascade Dual Slide
71stpsde wrote:
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.
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.
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.
jimh425 wrote:
That's light for what you are getting.
That's light for what you are getting.
What I was thinking. Hopefully she rides decent.
MrPhelps wrote:
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.
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.
If you email Randall He should have your dry weight. He had mine to the pound with my options.
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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!
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Oregun wrote:
Congrats , looks great. Have you considered raising the carport with railroad ties or beams
instead of digging down?
Congrats , looks great. Have you considered raising the carport with railroad ties or beams
instead of digging down?
Thanks. Ya, just think it will be easier to lower the river than raise the bridge in this scenario. There's actually a slope in front of the carport, will be nice to level it out with the extra dirt/gravel.
Faststreak wrote:
Looks great area 13 love those Cascades. Sounds like Kevin treated you right. We are headed to Florida for about 8 or 9;days in ours Wednesday. Enjoy your camper! Eddie
Looks great area 13 love those Cascades. Sounds like Kevin treated you right. We are headed to Florida for about 8 or 9;days in ours Wednesday. Enjoy your camper! Eddie
Thanks Eddie! Enjoy your trip!
Bedlam wrote:
Looks good. May 5th is a TC gathering in Prosser so I won't be the only Host owner attending...
Looks good. May 5th is a TC gathering in Prosser so I won't be the only Host owner attending...
Thx Bedlam. 5/5 is one of only 2 shrimping days for the entire year in the south sound.
71stpsde wrote:
Looks good! Do you plan on getting a weight with the camper on? I weighed my 2006 F350 dually and I was at 7840lbs. That was gas tank full and my fat butt in the seat. Would be nice to see if I could get one and keep me under 13k?
Looks good! Do you plan on getting a weight with the camper on? I weighed my 2006 F350 dually and I was at 7840lbs. That was gas tank full and my fat butt in the seat. Would be nice to see if I could get one and keep me under 13k?
Thanks! I have been plannin on gettin weights, if I do i'll post. I'm just over 4100lbs dry, that's a real dry weight from the factory including 2-6 volt batteries, side awning, solar, basically all options I ordered, no gear or liquids.
Congratulations! I can vouch for the comfort and no more dinette fatigue! Love the photo with the dog!
We are still not back in Alabama, so we have spent every night since 21st of March in our new camper.
Also agree with the Kevin comments. Very positive experience.
Fastbreak,
We might be in Florida in about 10 days.. Drop by. I owe you a meal.
Happy Camping.
Faststreak wrote:
Checking in to see if you made it home yet and if you will be in Florida? We are at lake Okeechobee and headed north Thursday or Friday. Eddie
Checking in to see if you made it home yet and if you will be in Florida? We are at lake Okeechobee and headed north Thursday or Friday. Eddie
Hi Fastbreak,
We leave Alabama later today and should be at the place in Florida Wednesday afternoon.. so anytime from Thursday on..Looking forward to it..
Joe
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I have a 2019 F350 drw, 6.7, Torque lift frame mount brackets , fast guns, sway bars, gvwr 14,000.
Just saw your post, a year old. Do you still have the Cascade? Any issues, hows it holding up?
RT
Area13 wrote:
First trip in the books and all went well. The Wife was very comfortable which was my main concern. Truck handled it good, 20psi in the bags on the way there, almost zero on the way home and handled better. Bags not needed, 10 psi from here on out unless i tow the boat. Had more people come up and talk to me about my rig in 4 days than I have in all my other rigs piut together, folks were curious. Dug a couple of limits of razor clams and the pups loved runnin on the beach. We were at Pacific beach state park, WA. One more bonus is my dirt guy came by while we were gone and got some dirt removed and now I fit under my carport, win. The best part is he only charged me some salmon steaks for his work!
Love the dogs, is one a cairn by chance?
I am going to get a Cascade when I retire.
First trip in the books and all went well. The Wife was very comfortable which was my main concern. Truck handled it good, 20psi in the bags on the way there, almost zero on the way home and handled better. Bags not needed, 10 psi from here on out unless i tow the boat. Had more people come up and talk to me about my rig in 4 days than I have in all my other rigs piut together, folks were curious. Dug a couple of limits of razor clams and the pups loved runnin on the beach. We were at Pacific beach state park, WA. One more bonus is my dirt guy came by while we were gone and got some dirt removed and now I fit under my carport, win. The best part is he only charged me some salmon steaks for his work!
Love the dogs, is one a cairn by chance?
I am going to get a Cascade when I retire.
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yblaw wrote:
The 6' couch replacement for the dinette is waaay more comfortable for us. We have owned both the dinette and side couch models of the Host Mammoth. The dinette back rest is vertical and the U seating under the window is cramped. The table is the icing on the cake. It is adjustable at any height, so it works for meals, computer use, and kickin' back and resting your legs on its surface. It's in-and-out adjustment works well for calorically challenged users. And, it's easy to slide fore and aft for easy exit from either end of the couch. Of course, this is just a personal preference, so it's probably best for you to test both models first.
Raystar57 wrote:
I have seen the floating table in the Host video and it looks great.
When you say cushy couch can you say it's a lot more comfortable than a dinette?
I have seen the floating table in the Host video and it looks great.
When you say cushy couch can you say it's a lot more comfortable than a dinette?
The 6' couch replacement for the dinette is waaay more comfortable for us. We have owned both the dinette and side couch models of the Host Mammoth. The dinette back rest is vertical and the U seating under the window is cramped. The table is the icing on the cake. It is adjustable at any height, so it works for meals, computer use, and kickin' back and resting your legs on its surface. It's in-and-out adjustment works well for calorically challenged users. And, it's easy to slide fore and aft for easy exit from either end of the couch. Of course, this is just a personal preference, so it's probably best for you to test both models first.
Which layout would you recommend for a family with 2-3 kids?