navy80to04
Columbia, IL next to St. Louis MO.
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I just got our 09 Raptor 3612DS and are very happy. My Dad is a full timer and he has an older Keystone. He has been looking over my trailer and He told me that they have done a very good job putting this one together. So far The only things I have found bad about it is. A wire was off of the Gen and I pushed it back on and that works great, The gas gauge does not work, I am picking up a new one tomorrow. very easy to put in. Everything else is working great. I have it setup at my private campsites. I have 4 hookups, water, sewer and ele, 30/50 amp. My retirement setup next to my 50' x 100' shed. My dad sets up thier sometimes.
2007.5 Dodge 3500 4door long bed. 4x4 6.7 diesel, 2009 Raptor 3612DS toyhauler 5th wheel. Retired Navy. Tanker 18 wheeler truck driver now.
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7 pugs
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rickkcir
Greenville, TX
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Picked up the KZ 3812 as well... FOUR queen beds, 12 foot garage, etc, etc.. hard to pass up .. but damned it's huge!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEmT4slx5X4
08 KZ Inferno Toy Hauler
07 Dodge 1Ton 6.7 4x4 Quad Cab
Toys to Haul/ 700cc 4 wheeler and Vulcan Classic 1500
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kd5drx
Mosul Iraq
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We just got a 2008 Raptor 3712 we got it at a salvage sale so yes it is damaged but after seeing how little damage was done to it with it being turned on its side.(the wrecker company did more damage than the storm did) I am impressed with the way they are put together. Can't wait to get it all put back together and get on the road in it. My GF fell in love with these along time ago and we have looked at every thing else on the market and nothing fit the floor plan she like quite like the 3712 did so we lucked out and found one for a song and a little work it will be a good one for along time we hope. Good luck and take your time and find that one special one that works the best for you.
1992 Ford F350 7.3 diesel Hypermax Turbo 5 speed,2008 Raptor 3712TS, His 1997 Road King Custom Hers 2004 Heritage Classic custom. And don't forget Chooch the scooter pooch
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BIGDADDY650R
OVERBROOK, KANSAS
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Well into our 5th. season on our KZ, 40',14'GARAGE GREAT 5TH. WHEEL!
all is well!!!!!
Heading to Deadwood S.D. this Sat. for a week with 3 rincons and a recon in back!
Can't wait!!!!
2004 CHEV.2500 225/70R/19.5 , BD exhaust, and other goody's.
2004 40' KZ 3-SLIDE TOYHAULER
2007 RINCON
2008 RINCON
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toomuch
Dallas, TX
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I bought a Fuzion 2008 in January. The list of repairs and things wrong goes on and on. This is my first trailer, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I can assure you Keystone's quality control is very poor. I am told Keystone is one of the better units (that's why I bought one). It is currently in the shop for its fifth warranty repair trip. Each trip takes from two to four weeks to get it back. So the dealer has my unit more than I do. The factory has been good to honor the warranty claims, but poor in dealing with me directly. I think their marking department tells them that repeat customers are not necessary to success. Having said all that, I love the lifestyle. I keep telling myself, it is just a "thing," and "things" can be fixed. I hope to use it someday for an extended period. Good luck on your purchase.
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Madhatter1
Madeira Beach FL
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We goy our 08 373 fuzion in December. We use and abuse it. Many trips including through rough NY anf NJ roads. The only issues were taken care of in 2 trips to dealer. The quality of these thing is great for what you spend. I fix some stuff myself like trim that comes loose. You can get higher quality no problem, pay the higher price. Thats why they all come with cheapo tires. For a toyhauler I would rather pay what I paid and have some issues than pay a lot of $ and still have some issues. Keep in mind The way they need to build these things to keep price down to make them as affordable as possible for a given market. I am not defending all MFG. issues (and hopefully they take care of them) you may find some complaints are really minor. All that being said, I hope you did not get a lemon. Most Fuzion owners seem to be happy with the product. Good luck.
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Walldo
Great Falls MT
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We have a 07 Raptor 3612DS, have had a few minor issues, nothing major, upgraded to 16" wheels and tires, did not trust the 15" carliles, been a real good trailer; for sale; if intrested pm me, DW is looking at a new MH other wise I would keep it. bank says I cant afford both, go figure
07 3500 GMC CC D/A Dually
07 3612 DS Raptor
06 VN 1600 Nomad
07 Can Am 800 Max
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rickkcir
Greenville, TX
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kd5drx,
I hate to admit this, but now see the humor in it now... My first fiver ( 2 yrs ago) , I headed to a NASCAR race, with my 1 week old Rockford ultra lite, took a tight turn, narrow entry point, 30 feet from my final destination, not paying attention, and dropped the right side tires into a ditch/ravine... thought for sure it was going over ( still can't believe it didn't)..... seemed like it was at at 45deg angle, but in retrospect, was probably closer to 30Deg. I got out, attempted to calm down...... with the front of the RV resting on the bed pushing against it ( no damage)... RV axles almost hung up on the edge... i did what all of us want to do 
Got back in my 1/2 ton Hemi, finished off my second beer, put it in 4 low, and stomped the gas and held on for the ride Literally ripped it out of the ditch, dirt and dust flying...to a cheering crowd... and amazingly .....no damage!
Good news is I popped my cherry that day and got away with it.. .now, after upgrading to a 'real truck', longer RV, I attempt to keep my head out of my @ss, don't touch a beer until the jacks are down ( I popped my second one just prior to the accident), and enjoy life... Safety .. what a concept
Someone like yourself almost lucked into getting that one on the cheap!
~Rick
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