'08 Cardinal LE Features
- Chief409
- Posts: 3945
- Joined: Sun May 20, 2007 8:21 pm
- Location: California Rosamond
Mojave Desert - Cardinal Owners: 2007 30WBLE
- Location: California Rosamond
'08 Cardinal LE Features
Looking at the Forest River description now, these are the differences that I notice without digging out the '07 pamphlet.
Big change from '07
Standard features:
16" Goodyear tires (incl spare)
Electric Awning
Large end wall windows in slider with end wall windows
Electric Stabilazier Jacks
TrailAir RotaFlex extended hitch*
Slide out selector switch (optional on two slide out models)
*Came up with this after a Google search:
http://www.tweetys.com/ProductImages/rv ... toflex.pdf
Options:
Artic Insulation
Boat Hitch
TrailAir Suspension
One could almost believe that someone at Forest River pays attention to the online forums. The changes to the Standard Features I notice have been the major topics over the last year, and are all good changes, except the big slider window, which I don't think I'd like. Plus I would of saved $1000 getting rid of the origional tires after I took delivery. For the Options it would have been nice to have had the Artic Insulation and perhaps the TrailAir Suspension available when I got my unit.
For the 30WBLE (since I have one), the floor plan is unchanged, full width closet, and overhead cabinets are still there, all good news.
Big change from '07
Standard features:
16" Goodyear tires (incl spare)
Electric Awning
Large end wall windows in slider with end wall windows
Electric Stabilazier Jacks
TrailAir RotaFlex extended hitch*
Slide out selector switch (optional on two slide out models)
*Came up with this after a Google search:
http://www.tweetys.com/ProductImages/rv ... toflex.pdf
Options:
Artic Insulation
Boat Hitch
TrailAir Suspension
One could almost believe that someone at Forest River pays attention to the online forums. The changes to the Standard Features I notice have been the major topics over the last year, and are all good changes, except the big slider window, which I don't think I'd like. Plus I would of saved $1000 getting rid of the origional tires after I took delivery. For the Options it would have been nice to have had the Artic Insulation and perhaps the TrailAir Suspension available when I got my unit.
For the 30WBLE (since I have one), the floor plan is unchanged, full width closet, and overhead cabinets are still there, all good news.
Jeff & Terry
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen.
The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen.
The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
- Chief409
- Posts: 3945
- Joined: Sun May 20, 2007 8:21 pm
- Location: California Rosamond
Mojave Desert - Cardinal Owners: 2007 30WBLE
- Location: California Rosamond
And for the ST vs LT tire discussion:
LT235-85R/16 tires are standard on all (Cardinal/LE) trailers with a GAWR of 14000# and greater from looking at the spec sheet.
ST tires differ in that they have rubber compounds which resist weathering, I picked that info up in either this months Trailer Life or Good Sam magazine.
Guess I'm good with the Michalin XPS LT235-85R/16 tires I used as replacements for the Kerrier ST235-80R/16 tires my trailer came with!
LT235-85R/16 tires are standard on all (Cardinal/LE) trailers with a GAWR of 14000# and greater from looking at the spec sheet.
ST tires differ in that they have rubber compounds which resist weathering, I picked that info up in either this months Trailer Life or Good Sam magazine.
Guess I'm good with the Michalin XPS LT235-85R/16 tires I used as replacements for the Kerrier ST235-80R/16 tires my trailer came with!
Jeff & Terry
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen.
The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen.
The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
- bayoubengal
- Posts: 421
- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:44 pm
- Location: Louisiana Amite
- Cardinal Owners: 2008 31RKLE
- Location: Louisiana Amite
Few more:
Lazy Boy recliners (leather opt)
Trail-air Equa Flex (was opt)
6000 or 7000 lb axles (depending on model)
front cap
w/d hookups - 5/W (so tv cabinet gone)
pantry baskets - most models (was opt)
12 gal water heater
9 cu ft fridge
larger fresh water tanks
electric awning
blackout shades-bedroom (still plenty of light w/skylights)
cedar wardrobe (smaller)
radius corners all counter tops
Hiide a bed air mattress
D-rings cargo area
electric stabilizer jacks rear
vented (outside) hood range
vinyl diamond plate in storage area
Replaced Concertone with something else (only stereo surround)
32" TV - all models
Standards from 2007 - not availabe or now options
Gel Coat
5.1 Dolby Digital
Cabinet over dinette
O'hd cabinet in bedroom
New Options
Outdoor grill
safe - all models
7000 lb axle upgrade
2nd fantastic fan - bedroom
full vinyl in kitchen and LR
Plus a few cosmetic changes
I think thats everything. I have a list of the changes for 2008 that were effective 11/27. Some of these changes were in models built before that date.
I compared my order sheets from the RVDirect website.
Lazy Boy recliners (leather opt)
Trail-air Equa Flex (was opt)
6000 or 7000 lb axles (depending on model)
front cap
w/d hookups - 5/W (so tv cabinet gone)
pantry baskets - most models (was opt)
12 gal water heater
9 cu ft fridge
larger fresh water tanks
electric awning
blackout shades-bedroom (still plenty of light w/skylights)
cedar wardrobe (smaller)
radius corners all counter tops
Hiide a bed air mattress
D-rings cargo area
electric stabilizer jacks rear
vented (outside) hood range
vinyl diamond plate in storage area
Replaced Concertone with something else (only stereo surround)
32" TV - all models
Standards from 2007 - not availabe or now options
Gel Coat
5.1 Dolby Digital
Cabinet over dinette
O'hd cabinet in bedroom
New Options
Outdoor grill
safe - all models
7000 lb axle upgrade
2nd fantastic fan - bedroom
full vinyl in kitchen and LR
Plus a few cosmetic changes
I think thats everything. I have a list of the changes for 2008 that were effective 11/27. Some of these changes were in models built before that date.
I compared my order sheets from the RVDirect website.
Vince & Kim
2011 Silverado 3500HD LTZ, SRW, D/A, Extended Cab, LB
2008 31RKLE
Nights Camped:
'02--74 '06--122 '10--24
'03--59 '07--47 '11--44
'04--83 '08--98 '12--76
'05--99 '09--84
2011 Silverado 3500HD LTZ, SRW, D/A, Extended Cab, LB
2008 31RKLE
Nights Camped:
'02--74 '06--122 '10--24
'03--59 '07--47 '11--44
'04--83 '08--98 '12--76
'05--99 '09--84
- Olbird
- Council, Asst. Admin
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- Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:29 pm
- Location: Washington Kelso
- Cardinal Owners: 3850 RL
- Location: Washington, LaCenter
Here are some pictures of the new 2008 models.
The LE has round wood facing design on the inside slides, the wood is now closer to a Maple look then Oak.
True one piece molded countertops now a option, many more changes look at the pictures.
No more Concertone
The LE has round wood facing design on the inside slides, the wood is now closer to a Maple look then Oak.
True one piece molded countertops now a option, many more changes look at the pictures.
No more Concertone
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
- Don Wilson
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- Joined: Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:27 pm
- Location: California Riverbank
- Cardinal Owners: 2019 3350
- Location: New Mexico - California
George,
Thanks for the pictures of the new model!
What was the length of the trailer in the pictures? Martha and I liked the changes that they have made in the new model. It appeared that this rig only had two slides. One question was How much room do you have to maneuver through the trailer when the slide is in? I am assuming that the counter doesn't come out any farther than the one in the older units extended. Does the bench looking component in the closet have access?
Don
Thanks for the pictures of the new model!
What was the length of the trailer in the pictures? Martha and I liked the changes that they have made in the new model. It appeared that this rig only had two slides. One question was How much room do you have to maneuver through the trailer when the slide is in? I am assuming that the counter doesn't come out any farther than the one in the older units extended. Does the bench looking component in the closet have access?
Don
We don't know a stranger only friends we haven't met yet!
Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
2024 Nights Camped 46
2023 Nights Camped 33
2022 Nights Camped 24
Rallies Attended - 50
Frog - 5
Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
2024 Nights Camped 46
2023 Nights Camped 33
2022 Nights Camped 24
Rallies Attended - 50
Frog - 5