Classic Cardinal
- Papa Spahr
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Classic Cardinal
Saw this gem in the rough at a storage yard at Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, CA. Wish I was handier. I think it would be a blast to restore one of these. A throwback to simpler times.
Steven & June Spahr
First Mate: Ozzy
05 Cardinal 29 TS
04 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L, Allison Trans.
Reece 16K Titan
"Happy trails to you, Until we meet again".
First Mate: Ozzy
05 Cardinal 29 TS
04 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L, Allison Trans.
Reece 16K Titan
"Happy trails to you, Until we meet again".
- dfredendall
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- Location: California Highland
- Cardinal Owners: 2018 Cardinal 3350RLX- Luxury Edition
- Location: California Highland
Re: Classic Cardinal
Hey Marven, there you go. I’ll bet it has no dry rot either.
Dana & Cindy Fredendall
Highland, California
2018 3350RLX- Luxury Edition
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7 Diesel
There are great experiences and new friends everywhere we go!
Highland, California
2018 3350RLX- Luxury Edition
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7 Diesel
There are great experiences and new friends everywhere we go!
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- Location: Missouri Lee's Summit
- Cardinal Owners: 2006 Cardinal 30TS
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Re: Classic Cardinal
Wow! I have wanted to see an early Cardinal. Does anyone know, is this one of the first ones? Roy & JoAnn
Roy & Kay Studer
2006 30TS Blue inside, 7K axles, disc brakes, MORryde pin box, Lippert Equa-Flex
2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4wd Diesel w/ Superglide, transfer flow 30 gal. tank/toolbox
2006 30TS Blue inside, 7K axles, disc brakes, MORryde pin box, Lippert Equa-Flex
2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4wd Diesel w/ Superglide, transfer flow 30 gal. tank/toolbox
- Don Wilson
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Re: Classic Cardinal
These were the Cardinals built by Adams in El Monte California from about 1957 to 1972. I saw one that had been restored at a Vintage RV show in Elk Grove California about 5 years ago.
Don
Don
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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
- dfredendall
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Re: Classic Cardinal
That is an early 60s era trailer. The windows and tail lights give it away. The rear clearance lights are newer generation. Still it is in good shape. Any 1/2 ton pickup can tow it. I’d say it is a 15 footer.
Dana & Cindy Fredendall
Highland, California
2018 3350RLX- Luxury Edition
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7 Diesel
There are great experiences and new friends everywhere we go!
Highland, California
2018 3350RLX- Luxury Edition
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7 Diesel
There are great experiences and new friends everywhere we go!
- Double D's
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Re: Classic Cardinal
We have seen one of those at the Music Festival we go to in Northern Wisconsin - It was an older Cardinal and I was wondering if it is just a Coincidence that they have the name Cardinal and no real relation to the Company in Indiana that makes these Rigs now.. Anyone know for sure????
http://www.ddbalfanz.blogspot.com/
Double D's - Dennis and Donna
2013 Cardinal 3675- The "Double D Retreat"
Trail Air Pin Box and Suspension
2007 Chevy Dually 3500, Duramax
Rallies - 20
Days out in 2015- 145
Days out in 2014 - 71
Days out in 2013 - 187 Alaska
Double D's - Dennis and Donna
2013 Cardinal 3675- The "Double D Retreat"
Trail Air Pin Box and Suspension
2007 Chevy Dually 3500, Duramax
Rallies - 20
Days out in 2015- 145
Days out in 2014 - 71
Days out in 2013 - 187 Alaska
- Don Wilson
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Re: Classic Cardinal
No they are not in any way connected to FR. They went out of business in the late 70's or early 80's.Double D's wrote:We have seen one of those at the Music Festival we go to in Northern Wisconsin - It was an older Cardinal and I was wondering if it is just a Coincidence that they have the name Cardinal and no real relation to the Company in Indiana that makes these Rigs now.. Anyone know for sure????
According to olbird Forest River bought Cobra which was the manufacturer of Cardinal and several other brands in 1994/95.
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
- Double D's
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- Joined: Wed May 17, 2006 5:04 am
- Location: Illinois Chicagoland area,
- Cardinal Owners: 2013 3675 Cardinal 5th Wheel
- Location: Illinois Chicagoland area
Re: Classic Cardinal
I STRONGLY thought that THAT was the case... Glad to hear it from 'experts' In the KNOW! Thanks, Don! (and George)!!!
http://www.ddbalfanz.blogspot.com/
Double D's - Dennis and Donna
2013 Cardinal 3675- The "Double D Retreat"
Trail Air Pin Box and Suspension
2007 Chevy Dually 3500, Duramax
Rallies - 20
Days out in 2015- 145
Days out in 2014 - 71
Days out in 2013 - 187 Alaska
Double D's - Dennis and Donna
2013 Cardinal 3675- The "Double D Retreat"
Trail Air Pin Box and Suspension
2007 Chevy Dually 3500, Duramax
Rallies - 20
Days out in 2015- 145
Days out in 2014 - 71
Days out in 2013 - 187 Alaska