Fuzion 371/Raptor 375

[Ashley]

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and my husband and I have been looking into the Fuzion 371 and Raptor 375. Does anyone out there have either one of these, or on order? If anyone has any feedback, pros/cons, etc.. it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[GaryWT]

Just want to say hi and good luck in picking a new trailer.

[hoffbrew]

I have the 371 and it is a fantastic trailer. Glad we got the second bathroom for the kids, not in our way anymore!!! Kids have there own retreat. The patio works great. My only complaint is there is no screened window that opens in our bedroom, just the emergency window but has no screen, from what it looks like, the '15's have a different style emergency window with the screen. Oh... and I have hit my head on the @#$#% closet slideout outside by all the hook ups about 20 times so far!!! It will take me awhile lol. I had a Raptor but it was an 05, so big changes for us going to the '14 Fuzion. Ask away for more info.

[powerstrokedub]

You should post up some pictures of your 371 hoffbrew I would love to see it!

[FusionFZ371]

Originally Posted by Ashley

Hello,
I'm new to this forum and my husband and I have been looking into the Fuzion 371 and Raptor 375. Does anyone out there have either one of these, or on order? If anyone has any feedback, pros/cons, etc.. it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi Ashley and to the forum.

My wife and I did the whole toy hauler comparison thing not to long ago ourselves. In the end there were three things that we decided we had to have. First was the heighth. Had to be able to get the unit under 12'10 with low pro ac's because of the shop door. 2nd was the weight. We have a 3/4 ton pickup and keeping the weight managable was important to me. Those Raptors are nice but heavy. Dual axle on the Fuzion proably cuts a half a ton or more from the gross weight. Third was the rear bathroom for convenience. Our kids are grown now but we take my Dad with us quite a bit and having his own bathroom and area to lounge is priceless

After having a Montana 3582RL we gave up some comfort and cupboard space but we get to haul the toys around now and those little cupboards in the Fuzion will hold more than they look like.

To me I would never own a trailer without a level up system. Simply a must ! Also on the must list is the generator. We do far to much dry camping to live without one of those... oh and the Dish Travler I mean after all we are roughing it.

I agree with hoffbrew on the need to have an opening window on the bedroom side for X ventilation. They just cheaped out on us there. As far as hitting your head on the bed slide. I must be too short, can't remember doing that yet although at the last campground I saw a guy that had one of them pool noodles over the edge of his.

Chris

[Dirgaf]

I have a 371, so far its been great, I have the deck setup with the side rails, and awning over the back door. I was skeptical but use it all the time, best trailer I have owned so far. downside it is heavy to tow long distances and the hitch weight is high, I'm towing with dodge 3500 dually, and would not consider towing it with anything less. I delivered similar units from the factory all over north America for a time, I'm sure some will disagree but please consider your tow vehicle carefully with either of these units.
I can confirm as Hoffbrew said not sure I'm still whacking my head on the bedroom slide. and of course the sewer storage compartment is too short to be of any real use, except for a dump station hose.

[friendsofcoal]

I shopped them for a while myself. We ultimately decided on a 2015 Fuzion FZ401. So far, I wouldn't trade it for any other camper on the market. I pull it with a 2014 Ford F-350 SRW and it does fine. Cruises smooth at 70 MPH. Good luck with your decision!

[kellydog98]

We went with the Fusion. However, we now have Dad living with us and wish that we would have opted for a rear bathroom also. Live and learn I guess.

[Learnites]

which fusion model did you go with? i pick up my new 371 on tuesday. i am pulling with a 2015 2500HD with the 6.6 duramax. i have installed air bags in preparation. i am guessing you have air bags on yours as well and was wondering what pressure you keep while pulling?

i was concerned about the weight, but the truck is rated for 24500 combined and 17100 on the 5th wheel.

thanks

[Festus2]

Learnites -
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