bikendan
Napa, Cal.
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just looked at Palomino's website. they have some unique floorplans.
they have V-nosed hybrid, a rear-garage hybrid and a bunkhouse with a sofa slideout.
Starcraft used to have a rear-garage model. and there are very few bunkhouse with slide models anymore. and there's only one other v-nosed hybrid that i've seen, a Dutchmen 29'.
we don't have any dealer in California that sells the Stampede. they seem to not be a common item out there. but they seem to be worth looking at if you can find them.
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dadmomh
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You're right! Some nice plans. The 23BH looks like a good choice for someone needing plenty of sleeping space and move-around room. Don't think I've ever seen a Palomino in this area.
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pjs1660
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we bought a new 2009 palomino stampede 232 in august and have used it 4 times since, it's been great plenty of room with the slide out and we particularly like the dresser area in the back. it's been a grest upgrade after 8 years in a 8' box coleman taos
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bikendan
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another thing i noticed looking at a 2010 S-238. the canvas ends had a silver top.
is this a reflective material to do what we've been using PUGs or solar blankets for?
or is it just a coloring and has no reflective properties?
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mwebber78
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I don't know about the tent ends but they have some neat floorplans. The only thing I don't like is the interior decor', they appear to be stuck in the early 2000's light oak and tacky cloth inserts.
Other then that seems nice, maybe Forest River can lend a few interior designer's to Palomino.
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busdriverwc75
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I have a 2008 S-23BH & love it. When we bought it, only 3 mfrs offered this floorplan; Cub, Kodiak, & Pal. Out of personal preference, we chose the Pal, but I have to admit, I rarely see another Stampede on the road.
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bikendan
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mwebber78 wrote:I don't know about the tent ends but they have some neat floorplans. The only thing I don't like is the interior decor', they appear to be stuck in the early 2000's light oak and tacky cloth inserts.
Other then that seems nice, maybe Forest River can lend a few interior designer's to Palomino.
i know! that's why we love our Roo that has a solid color for the large fabrics. only the accent areas have patterned fabrics. the time the DW saw that fabric, she said "that's the one!".
i don't know why these companies can't see that the gaudy patterns are just too much in a small trailer.
the DW believes that men are the ones doing the interiors because there is no kitchen counter space on most and the fabrics tend to be "busy".
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mwebber78
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bikendan wrote:mwebber78 wrote:I don't know about the tent ends but they have some neat floorplans. The only thing I don't like is the interior decor', they appear to be stuck in the early 2000's light oak and tacky cloth inserts.
Other then that seems nice, maybe Forest River can lend a few interior designer's to Palomino.
i know! that's why we love our Roo that has a solid color for the large fabrics. only the accent areas have patterned fabrics. the time the DW saw that fabric, she said "that's the one!".
i don't know why these companies can't see that the gaudy patterns are just too much in a small trailer.
the DW believes that men are the ones doing the interiors because there is no kitchen counter space on most and the fabrics tend to be "busy".
Agreed!!! DW eliminated the entire Jayco lineup of Eagles and Eagle SL 5th wheels as being to "industial and gaudy" on the interior. Of course, as Chuck has pointed out, this is all personal choice as some like mountian scenes and bears on the side of their trailers while other's love the Nike-style swoooosh and jumpy kanga 
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The Roo is on roller skates, not tacky Nikes. And is so kool he's wearing sunglasses!
Ya just gotta determine the level of tackiness you can live with. These are campers, not "homes of the rich and famous!" (I'd settle for one of those but...)
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Jerry9n
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I think Chuck hit it--"These are campers, not "homes of the rich and famous!"
New campers are sold at shows and in showrooms. When you walk through campers at a show you lose all track of practicality and glitz sells. You tend to forget about the rain, mud, sand, and grunge (and size-a 35 footer at a show doesn't really seem that big). You also forget about places for your towels, flip flops, dirty laundry and the like. My guess is that if trailers were sold in the environment in which they were meant to be used they would look significantly different.
I do have to admit that some things our out and out garish. Check out Craigslist and look at RV's that are 10-20 years old. That is what your new pride and joy will look like in a few years.
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