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RE: Why class B?
You are right, the B is not for everyone. But, it has been the best solution for us. We are still working and cannot usually get one or more weeks off at the same time very often. We can, however do short trips on 3 day weekends frequently. It was too problematic to hook up our 30' TT and Suburban for a 3 day weekend and then return it to its site. So we found we were not hitting the road as often as we liked.
After visiting with a group with Roadtrekers we made the decision to get one. They confirmed that the B would do exactly what we needed. We can park it anywhere, be loaded and on the road in 30 minutes, be set up on a campsite in moments (often without opening a door), leave a campsite in moments, have most of the same amenities as Cs and As (admittedly less storage and people capacity), enjoy a comfortable ride and so on.
We were more interested in the traveling side than the extended stay type of camping capabilities. That said, we have boondocked for long weekends, taken a 9 day trip from Ohio to Maine, and done weekends at local campgrounds. We have taken Grandkids with us as well. That, however, does push the limits in my mind.
The van could be used as a daily driver or second vehicle if needed. We don't use that way but are glad it is available to fall back on if one of the other cars were unavailable.
Naturally there are some sacrifices or compromises to be made. Due to close quarters you should get along with your traveling partner quite well. You will not be taking as much "stuff" with you (a plus to me). Organization or the lack of becomes more obvious. I am more fastidious about returning things to their place in the B than at home. Although ours sleeps 4, two of them better be pretty small. Plus, it gets pretty crowded fast with 3 or more.
As you can tell, we are pretty pleased with our decision. Going down from 30' to 19' was not a problem. It all depends on what your traveling/camping needs are. In fact, the advantages for us were so immediately obvious that we relatively sure it was the right thing for our needs.
Gary
190 Roadtrek Versatile
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csg11
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02/04/10 06:38am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Roadtrek 210: Any Made Before 2004?
Neil,
Check this web site and drop down to 1995 as an example. The 210 had 4 seats.
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I did not check any other years.
Gary
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csg11
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12/17/09 10:02am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Where should the water go...
Get a Dehumidifier running as soon as possible. It will help the drying process a great deal. If you don't have one they can be rented cheaply.
Gary
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csg11
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11/22/09 01:18pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: beginner mess up
Been there too! Sopped up as much with a towel as possible and then rented a Dehumidifier for a day. It was pretty inexpensive and had it bone dry in a day. And, no ill effects. It will pull water from under the walls with a wick effect.
Gary
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csg11
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07/31/09 12:23pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Lower the new LCD?
This site may have a solution for you.
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Gary
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csg11
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04/30/09 09:59am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Buying a new water heater.
I helped my daughter replace the very same model as yours this weekend for the very same reason. She got a new one off Ebay exactly the same as the original. Paid $303.00 with shipping. I think it was over $500.00 from local RV store without installation.
Pretty simple job. Done in about 1 hour including removing the old one. Her new one slipped in the opening without modifications. The wires matched up as did the plumbing. Be sure to check for Gas Leaks when finished BEFORE lighting. I know that seems obvious, but. . . .
She has a switch that lights it remotely with out a gas pilot being lit. I have to believe your original is the same. The instructions show how to wire the switch. We did need to adjust the air control a little bit to get a smooth flame.
Changing manufacturers may mean altering the opening, location of plumbing and etc.
Hope this helps.
Gary
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csg11
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04/20/09 08:14am |
Tech Issues
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