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Newbie needs feedback on Fleetwood Cobalt

Started by DoubleD, Feb 05, 2006, 11:11 AM

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DoubleD

Well, I have pretty much made up my mind.  I went and looked at the Flagstaff, Rockwood, Starcraft, and Jayco yesterday and satisfied my curiosity.  I still prefer the Cobalt, and am most comfortable with the dealer and the salesman I am working with on the Cobalt.  I checked out the little things like getting on the ground and looking at the frame and stabilizers, checked the construction of the cabinets, checked bed sizes and discussed things like brakes, hitches, and battery charging.
The Jayco dealer wanted to tell me I wanted a larger unit and encouraged me to push the limits of the TV!  
The Rockwood and the Flagstaff are bascially the same as each other and although have an 8' box, weigh less than the Cobalt with a 7' box.  That tells me the construction isn't as durable.  The Starcraft 10RT weighs 750# more empty, is sold by the same dealer as the Cobalt, and my salesman agreed that I would be going 35mph over the passes with that unit.
Now it is time for the details part.  Gonna get insurance prices, find a storage facility close to home, get the hitch installed, determine the price I want to pay, and FANTASIZE about our new toy.  I am convinced this is the unit for us.

tlhdoc

Good luck and let us know when you bring it home.  I sure sounds like you have done your homework and know what you want.:)

DoubleD

Thanks, doc.  I will.  I am sure I will be asking for more advise once I get her.