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Carriage Compass fifth wheel 2007

"Quality unit, not quantity mass-produced units"
"The best warranty in the RV business with no exclusions for full timers"

Carriage was founded in 1968 and they say that from the beginning. the Carriage philosophy has always been "to build a quality unit, not quantity mass-produced units  and a continued commitment to that ideal has resulted in tradition of providing beauty, durability, value, and service to our customers. Carriage is located in the heart of Amish country in Millersburg, Indiana, where they say that "old world craftsmanship still lives."

Carriage quotes the price for the Compass at between about $50k and $59k "well equipped."

There are 9 floorplans at lengths between 30'11" and 35'11" with between 1 and 4 slide-outs. We feature 3 of these floorplans below - the shortest, longest and a mid-length.

These are really nice layouts, and it's obvious that a lot of attention has gone into detail.

2007 Carriage Compass


2007 Carriage Compass 
The 30RLS floorplan is shown below.  This is the shortest Compass at 30'11".
This is a nice arrangement with 2 slides - the main slide giving a large open living area.

2007 Carriage Compass floorplan 30RLS

The 33CKQ floorplan with 4 slides is shown below
 This is the mid length Compass. Other mid length floorplans not shown are the 31KS3, the 32KS3 and the 34CK3.  The 33CKQ shown below is 33'11" in length - with not only the main living room and bedroom slide, but also a kitchen and desk/entertainment center slide.
(These floorplans - to maximize the space and make them as easy as possible to look at - are not shown to the same scale of course ..)

2007 Carriage Compass floorplan 33CKQ

The 35SQL floorplan - the longest length at 35'11" - with four slides is shown below.
3 other floorplans at this length are available and one of these allows for bunks in the rear but without the Euro chairs. The particular floorplan shown below, the 35SQL, allows a more spacious bedroom arrangement with the refrig moved to the opposite side to the kitchen allowing a really nice kitchen arrangement.

2007 Carriage Compass floorplan 35SLQ

35SQL living area below:

2007 Carriage Compass interior

More pictures of this beautiful interior:

2007 Carriage Compass dining area 2007 Carriage Compass bedroom
2007 Carriage Compass kitchen 2007 Carriage Compass detail
 
Some of the features of the 2007 Compass:
  • 3 options - "best built package", "luxury package" and "performance package"

  • Standard construction includes 5/8” exterior grade tongue & groove plywood floor decking

  • Standard for all options is a "Docking Center" which includes, water connections, cable/satellite, phone hook-up, gravity fill, city water fill, black tank flush, spray away, pump switch, winterize system and light

  • Options include Arlington Cherry cabinetry or Honey Maple cabinetry, Arizona Room slideout (select models), Black-out Day/Night shades and a Central vacuum system

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"Quality unit, not quantity mass-produced units"
"The best warranty in the RV business with no exclusions for full timers"
 
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Audrey :   We bought a used Carriage 5th wheel 37'with 3 slides. Traveled to Alaska and out West and back to Maine. It was the first 5th wheel we looked at and the one we decided to buy because of the way it was made and designed.

LKA :   I am looking to buy a Carriage TRAVEL TRAILER. 2004 Carriage Compass 32FBS. I have been searching for this travel trailer. HELP if you can. I want one !! NOW. kangonow@yahoo.com

Christine :   I think that Carriage are the cream of the 5th wheels. With a fifth wheel a lot depends on how you look after it I think that is the key to how it lasts and looks. With Carriage you start off with something very good and the floorplans make me drool. I'm ready to change but my husband says not yet and he can be stubborn but I'm trying to get him to go with me to our local dealer.



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