Silverado333
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Hello All!
Been lurking on your great site for a while now. Wanted to let you all know we went to a local RV show in the Seattle area last weekend. We went last year too and fell in love with several of the Landmark 365's. This year we saw the new Lafayette. While it was beautiful, and we really like the floorpan, there were a couple things that drew mw away.
Last year we really saw really liked the Newport, Madison and Oshkosh - with the Newport being the biggest contender for our future purchase. After seeing the new Lafayette photos which we first viewed on this site. We were excited to go see one in person. First impressions were that it was a beautiful RV. However, a couple minor things that made me shake my head - wondering who engineered this??? For example, the two recliner chairs in the LR. They were the type that had heat, massage, recline etc. The control pad with the small blue LED lights and functions (located at the arm of each recliner), I believe were upside down. When sitting in the chair, which is when I presume you would use the controls- you couldn't read the functions while seated because they were upside down. Thought this was kind of weird!! Another thing that struck me was the light controls, at least one of them was on the outward side of one of these recliners. Just seemed like an odd, out of the way place to locate the switch. Finally, upon exiting the RV I nearly sliced my head open on one of the basement doors! They seemed to open with a piston assist actuator, but I believe they only opened approximately 90 degrees - which for that particular door was about my forehead level!
Obviously, these are my opinions and observations only. Was wondering if any of you that own the Newport could say whether it has similar issues as the Lafayette? One final concern I have - is the residential fridge. We're not experienced RV'ers, so unsure how this works when on the road for a long distance w/o stopping every 6, 8 hours, is there a risk of your food spoiling? I understand solar/batteries is an option, which I think would be a great idea. Thanks in advance for any input!! Steve
Been lurking on your great site for a while now. Wanted to let you all know we went to a local RV show in the Seattle area last weekend. We went last year too and fell in love with several of the Landmark 365's. This year we saw the new Lafayette. While it was beautiful, and we really like the floorpan, there were a couple things that drew mw away.
Last year we really saw really liked the Newport, Madison and Oshkosh - with the Newport being the biggest contender for our future purchase. After seeing the new Lafayette photos which we first viewed on this site. We were excited to go see one in person. First impressions were that it was a beautiful RV. However, a couple minor things that made me shake my head - wondering who engineered this??? For example, the two recliner chairs in the LR. They were the type that had heat, massage, recline etc. The control pad with the small blue LED lights and functions (located at the arm of each recliner), I believe were upside down. When sitting in the chair, which is when I presume you would use the controls- you couldn't read the functions while seated because they were upside down. Thought this was kind of weird!! Another thing that struck me was the light controls, at least one of them was on the outward side of one of these recliners. Just seemed like an odd, out of the way place to locate the switch. Finally, upon exiting the RV I nearly sliced my head open on one of the basement doors! They seemed to open with a piston assist actuator, but I believe they only opened approximately 90 degrees - which for that particular door was about my forehead level!
Obviously, these are my opinions and observations only. Was wondering if any of you that own the Newport could say whether it has similar issues as the Lafayette? One final concern I have - is the residential fridge. We're not experienced RV'ers, so unsure how this works when on the road for a long distance w/o stopping every 6, 8 hours, is there a risk of your food spoiling? I understand solar/batteries is an option, which I think would be a great idea. Thanks in advance for any input!! Steve
