kking
Lowell, MA
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I'm building mine too.Funny thing is that I didn't start out to make a B.I bought a van because it came up on Craigslist and fit my tiny budget, but was big enough to tow my bass boat.Then I decided it would be nice to be able to sleep in it the night before a tournament, no more "sleep driving" in the early mornings. The PO had already taken out the middle seat and it came with a porta-potti, a sink and a large fridge (which I sold and replaced with a smaller one). The idea hit to make an enclosed area for the porta-potti,and, well, the rest is history! Now it has a bathroom, bed/table setup, 110v wiring, inverter, TV,VCR and digital converter box, Coleman Stove and a pressurized water system. I sleep quite comfortably now! I bought a small generator to run some small 110v appliances also. The DW even likes going in it now! My 3 year old grandson isn't so sure... he calls it "Poppa's OLD car"
Like the poster before me, I'd buy a factory unit if I could, but then I'd never want to get out of it! There's just too many good times to be had!
The map shows the states my wife and I have driven (or camped) in together.
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amacrae
New Hampshire
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I'm a relative newbie compared to some here, but I bought my rig just for the pleasure. Yes, in all, it's an expensive hobby, but the experiences I've had since I bought it would be hard to duplicate. Go out and enjoy it!
Alan
2007 Roadtrek RS Adventurous
FMCA F386555
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parsecpilot
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Touring in style; sitting out in a campground on a cool crisp morning; snacks and wine (from the fridge) on a hot afternoon; going to your own private toilet - - priceless!!
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quark
Hillsborough NJ
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parsecpilot wrote: going to your own private toilet - - priceless!! Dumping the contents of your private toilet periodically ... err priceless?
(Personally, doing the dump station thing sometimes makes me long for the days when I had a tent and used the CG facilities.)
MH: 96 Ford E350 7.5 Fleetwood Jamboree Searcher
TV: 1995 Nissan Quest
VTT: 16' 1963 Yellowstone "Canned Ham"
Controller: Tekonsha P3
Hitch: Equil-i-zer .
http://www.vintage-yellowstone.com/
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gerrym51
massachusettes
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Not to belabor the obvious. It depends if your touring more
than camping and how often.
a lot of touring and staying in one spot just a few days at a times
makes a B a great deal-IF- you use it enough .
if you tour at least 100 days in the year it is definatly
more convenient and cost effective.
if you only use it a few days per year than it will not
be cost effective, but will be fun anyway.
gerry
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Bumpyroad
Virginia
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quark wrote:parsecpilot wrote: going to your own private toilet - - priceless!! Dumping the contents of your private toilet periodically ... err priceless?
(Personally, doing the dump station thing sometimes makes me long for the days when I had a tent and used the CG facilities.)
that's why I invested in a sewer solution, then a macerator pump. makes a nasty job clean and easy.
bumpy
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Visionquest
Port Angeles
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There is always the exception to the rule too. With a careful eye shopping I managed to get a 97 Roadtrek 170 with 117K on it for under 5 grand. After $500 for new foam in the rear cushions, I bet I could sell it for twice that or more. My point is just maybe with some careful shopping, you can find a used B that suits you and you won't feel like it was a bad investment somehow. There are some amazing deals to be had if you are ready with the money and react quickly when you find them.
-Mike
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Dakzuki
Carnation, Wa, USA
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You want to talk about costs.....my brother/sister in law had to build an addition to their house to get a 29ft Bigfoot INSIDE to get past the covenants. Thay use the hell out of the RV and justified it because that's their lifestyle. They are in it every weekend in ski season.
One decides whether the expense is worth it. I could eat cat food and save a buck. 
95 Chinook Premier
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Dakzuki
Carnation, Wa, USA
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Visionquest wrote:There is always the exception to the rule too. With a careful eye shopping I managed to get a 97 Roadtrek 170 with 117K on it for under 5 grand. After $500 for new foam in the rear cushions, I bet I could sell it for twice that or more. My point is just maybe with some careful shopping, you can find a used B that suits you and you won't feel like it was a bad investment somehow. There are some amazing deals to be had if you are ready with the money and react quickly when you find them.
-Mike
Setting aside the sarcasm from my previous post, I agree with Mike completely.
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Dakzuki
Carnation, Wa, USA
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It's pretty amazing the dislike for hotels in this thread. I'll add my $.02. I hate them too. I have had to stay in way too many for work and I can count on one hand how many I "liked". I much prefer the RV. Give me a nice campground in the woods and I'm happy.
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