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Title: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: mkc on May 14, 2017, 08:51:25 am
Entegra Looker posted a useful set of graphics that help show what the different floorplans look like with the slides in Cornerstone Floorplans with slides extended and retracted (https://www.entegracoachforum.com/index.php?topic=23.0)

Yesterday we had the chance to check out a 2018 45W with the slides in.  It's also in the new, upgraded interior Cashmere/Stonewall Grey and had the booth dinette with fixed benches rather than the standard buffet/table and freestanding chairs.

 
45W Cashmere booth dinette
45W Cashmere bath door slides in
45W Cashmere half bath door
45W Cashmere Slides in - half bath on left, pantry and fridge on right
45W Cashmere Slides in - small gap to navigate rearward
45W Cashmere Slides in looking rearward - booth dinette
45W Cashmere Slides in looking forward
Closeup of Cashmere Cabinet

We noted a couple of challenges with the slides in.  First, the space between the couches (in this case, the driver's side has theater seating) is very narrow.

45W Cashmere Slides in - small gap to navigate rearward









Next, the door to the half bath hits the slide surround molding above the pantry.  In this brand new coach, we already saw a small scuff mark.

45W Cashmere bath door slides in
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: SpudsRv on May 16, 2017, 11:48:35 am
I really like the looks of that Cashmere/Stonewall Grey interior.  So nice to see a more transitional / modern option being offered by Entegra, some more room to go, but good first steps!

The bathroom door on the molding is a major mistake, they should have done something like Newmar does with the pivot door that works in situations like this.
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: The Gadget Guru on May 17, 2017, 07:16:53 pm
Question about the theater seating:

Can you provide details on if it reclines or inclines and how much angle you get in the seat back? Also, how's the footrest?
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: mkc on May 20, 2017, 07:51:15 am
It does recline - there are a couple of switches to control that plus the foot rest.  Unfortunately the slides were in on this coach and we weren't able to "test drive" the theater seating this time - hopefully on the next "info gathering" dealer visit  :)
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: seeg on June 01, 2017, 03:56:10 pm
Happy to see this topic.  I got on a 2017 Insignia W and literally couldn't get through the mid bath door with the slides closed.  I panicked as we have a 2018 Cornerstone W on order.  I made a special trip to the dealer and checked out a 2018 Aspire W.  It looked the same as the photos you posted, the mid bath door opens 2/3rds to 3/4s of the way.  I'm not svelte but can at least utilize the mid bath with the slides in.  I can live with the narrow passageway between the couches.  We noticed the door contacts the molding.  If Entegra hasn't made a running change to deal with this issue we'll likely add a piece of felt to the molding and door to protect the finish.  Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: mkc on June 01, 2017, 06:20:11 pm
I think it's workable with the slides in, you just need to be careful with the door.  I like your felt idea - someone crafty could make a little corner cover to slip on for traveling.

I'm surprised the Insignia was that different.  Was it a 2018 or a 2017?  The Cornerstone in the photos was a 2018.

What colors did you go with? 

Michelle
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: seeg on June 01, 2017, 07:12:29 pm
I was told the  Insignia was a 2017 .  I've posted photos here:

Mid bath access - iRV2 Forums (http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/mid-bath-access-341768.html)

See post #10.

Our new one, after much deliberation, will be  champagne.  It has a lot of maroon in it.  Entegra's web site doesn't do it justice.
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: mkc on June 01, 2017, 07:44:38 pm
Nice - I think that's one of the lightest exteriors.  What interior colors?  Are you going to try and visit the factory during the build?  If so, we love photos!
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: seeg on June 01, 2017, 07:52:34 pm
It's being built as we speak.  I tried today to find out where in the build process we are but didn't get a call back.  We've asked for photos but again no reply.  Some of the folks from the other forum promised to get me some as well.  We'll see.

We selected Sonoma w/ natural cherry wood.  We wanted the darker leather w/ 3 grand kids and 2 dogs.  The upcharge for the Cashmere was something we couldn't justify to say nothing of the fact that my wife felt it was too monochromatic.
Title: Re: 2018 Cornerstone 45W with slides in
Post by: mkc on June 01, 2017, 08:47:43 pm
The Sonoma is gorgeous and should look great with the natural cherry.  We've only seen it with Tuscan thus far and I really liked it.  The Cashmere is nice, but it would be very floorplan-dependent, I think.  There's less tonal contrast between the floor, cabinetry, and countertops than with the more traditional options.