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RE: New RV Company
No air conditioning?
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AJR
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06/06/21 05:07am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Trailer or Motorhome...For a Boater/Fisherman-Which Rig?
If I were younger and felt safe getting in and out a boat and wanted to fish (my passion). I would stow an inflatable rubber floating thing of some kind in my Terrain along with a motor of some kind. I helped roll up a white-water kayak once and four would fit in the back of my Terrain with ease. Heck, a collapsible hard sided boat could go on the car rack. With hand trailer and motor in the back of the car.
I would not give up the convenience of my 2014 class C with, one slide (I almost never use) for travel. In your case a Class C with a cab over bunk would work fine for you folks if it was 28’ or 29’ long.
One other thought is look into used rental class Cs. Lot of folks love them.
A long thread but worth reading.
Rental RVs
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AJR
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05/27/21 04:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Wanderlust
I followed what Harvard posted earlier about the +5 castor on a E350 class C I had and it made a world of difference.
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AJR
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05/27/21 08:48am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Marathon driving
Nothing like being twenty years old and taking off from Chicago to see the Worlds Fair in New York after work on a Friday night. Drove nonstop except for gas. Switching seats without stopping in a 1964 Chevelle. As the sun rose it pointed right down the stretch of I80 we were on. How we did not kill ourselves I will never know. Never did that again. Plus the fair was so, so. The Blue ridge mountains were so much better.
Now days leave at 9:00. Stop at 3:00 wherever I land.
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AJR
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05/09/21 05:25pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Is the year of the coach based on the year of the chassis
Why is this going on? We all know the model year of the coach most likely not the year of the vin number.
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AJR
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05/03/21 06:17pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 7.3 Ford vs 6.0 Chevy cockpit room
Gjac
My current class C is a bit longer than the last one. Both had the same configuration of water tanks. The bed was in the back on both with lots of room for the same junk I carry underneath the bed. The slide adds pounds to the middle. As I said. What ever the pounds are does not make it more stable in my opinion.
I had a Damon Challenge 36’ on a W22 chassis with the big block as you did or still do. Even though it was old with few miles on it. Koni shocks and a Safety-T-Plus made it a great drive. My E350 class C never had the same ride on the road, not close even after mods. The 4500 chassis does with no modifications.
If my class A had a driver’s door, I would still own it. I had my perfect floorplan. But there was only one way out of the coach. Also, the driver’s door on a class C is so nice getting gas.
Hey, I may have been in your shoes. Hate to say it but the Chevy is better. When mine is loaded for the road I will personal message what it weighs on each corner. Do not hold your breath.
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AJR
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04/02/21 06:24pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 7.3 Ford vs 6.0 Chevy cockpit room
I really do not know why I found so much of a difference. The 4500 seems to have a softer ride. I would think that would cause more push from big rigs to be felt. That does not happen. I know the Ford road handling was significantly improved by going to +5 castor.
What I do know is the stock Chevy with now 48kmi on the clock drives better than the Ford I had with 25kmi on the clock. I really enjoy not having to have both hands on the wheel all the time. I smile every time if I notice that the engine wanted a lower gear on a hill. It is so quiet compared to the Ford.
I am a life long Ford guy. Heck I even put up with the infamous early 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel for 100kmi. After driving the 4500 and my mechanic saying the Chevy 6.0 was a solid motor. I could not pass up the floorplan. Yes, this camper is a bit heavier than the last one. I really do not think that is making the difference. If three or even five more of "me" sitting in the center of a truck made it better in cross winds. I would say the truck has a design flaw. I was finally happy with the Ford chassis until I drove the Chevy.
I hope this was helpful.
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AJR
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04/01/21 02:01pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Utilizing Refrigerator While Driving to RV Park
Please tell us the brand name and model of the fridge.
What you have described is very confusing to me & just does not sound right.
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AJR
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03/31/21 03:20pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Best time to buy new?
Best time to by new?
Only if it is a lot queen. But there are not many of those around now days.
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AJR
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03/21/21 07:53pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 7.3 Ford vs 6.0 Chevy cockpit room
I had an E350 class C. A 28A as I recall. I had spent a fair amount of money on it to get it to handle right on the road and not scream (5Star tune ($500)) up small hills.
The selling dealer let me take my current rig 180 miles, round trip, to my mechanic for inspection. Now I was pre-sold on the layout. But the drive in strong cross winds and trucks passing me sold me on the stock Chevy chassis. Along with the ease of getting into the house from the driver’s seat.
Btw, I only buy used. My current camper had 40k on it when I bought it. The previous Ford had 25k on it when I traded it in.
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AJR
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03/21/21 07:29pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Is a toad necessary with a small motor home?
Is a toad necessary with a small motor home?
No.
But it is nice to have another vehicle if something breaks.
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AJR
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03/21/21 06:40pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Overhang construction
My current unit has a 60x80 queen in the back that is off set so there is lots of room on one side for getting dressed in the morning. The other side of the bed is a shin banger. But you can shuffle around that side.
I looked at the same year & model I have now with a second bed in the cab over. That cab over was longer as I recall. I know my previous class C with a bed in the cab over had more overhang.
I happen to like having a cab over. It blocks the midday sun while driving. Because the sun is not pouring in like on a class A. The chassis AC unit is all I need to be comfortable driving during the summer. On hot days when I stop for the day. The house AC is the first thing that is turned on because the bedroom will be warm.
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AJR
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03/21/21 05:01am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Coachmen Freelander Laundry Chute
THAT is a great idea & well executed.
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AJR
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03/16/21 03:38pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Overhang construction
My last class C had a full bunk over the cab with no forward facing bunk window. It did not have a full fiberglass cab over like the current one does. Never leaked as far as I know. I think those windows were a major leak source.
Also older units had wood framing. Both of my units are/where aluminum framed. Another positive change is some manufacturers are using materials inside that are not damaged by water in the cab over.
My current unit has a shortened fiberglass cab over because I have an “intertainment center” there that I never use. It still has a heck of allot of storage behind the TV that lifts up to get to the storage. The “B+” units do not have that amount storage. But they are more aerodynamic they say.
The last thought is all RVs need regular exterior inspection when it comes to anything on or connected to the roof. I had a class A with a front cap leak when I bought it and did not see it for several years. Old caulking seams are deceiving.
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AJR
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03/16/21 03:25pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 7.3 Ford vs 6.0 Chevy cockpit room
Gjac I have getting around issues also. Maneuvering my shoes to get back into the coach in my Chevy is possible with no pain. To get up I rotate & grab the seat back and the overhead and viol la I am standing. I could not do that in my E350 class C. The dog house extended to far back with zero room for my shoes to get by the seat.
Oh, have to add this. As a user experience. I have found, to date, no difference in performance between the V10 and the 6.0 Chevy. The big plus for the Chevy is it is quiet under load. Not screaming going up inclines barely visible on the horizon.
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AJR
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03/14/21 04:23pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: 7.3 Ford vs 6.0 Chevy cockpit room
Find a class C new or used with a Chevy in it. I think you will be surprised.
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AJR
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03/13/21 03:36pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Is a toad necessary with a small motor home?
I came from a class A. Since you have the toad try both ways. My first class C was 28’. I did a tour of Michigan’s UP without a toad. Also went to Lambeau Field without one. I missed things doing that. Ever since then I continue to tow. The one thing about a toad is you always have a second set of wheels, if needed.
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AJR
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03/11/21 03:34pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: What to do about old gas in tank
OP, great idea. Especially since your generator has been loving the gas & starting.
I run the gas tank down every fall at bed time for the camper & fill the tank with non-ethanol gas. Then I run the generator for a good hour under load. Just like all the old gas powered tools I had in the past. All was well the following spring.
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AJR
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03/11/21 03:04pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Maine to Yellowstone
I took I90 to you great state a number of years ago & would recommend it all the way to Yellowstone.
I bypass Chicago by taking I80 west to I39 north. I39 ties back into I90 west.
In Wisconsin at the junction of I90/I94 & state Rt33 is a nice campground that could be used to see the Baraboo area. Places like: Circus World Museum, Devil's Lake SP, Mid-Contenant Railway Museum, Mirror Lake SP. If you can get reservations at ether state park that would be my first choice. Both are close to the Wisconsin Dells. The Dells is a major tourest trap. Lots of family fun for a day or two. One of those been there done that places.
Continuing west on I90 there is the Spam Museum along with the places already mentioned above by rr2254545.
From the Black Hills area on I90 west one can make a day trip to Devil’s Tower.
Hope this helps….
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AJR
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03/06/21 08:16am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Need a new vacuum cleaner
Of the two you mentioned I would go with the Bissel. I think they make a good product. I have had the big green machine for rugs for years.
If money is not an issue look at Dyson. My DC25 pet vacuum is HEPA and has been very dependable.
You could always just look for a model “42” and be done with the search. :)
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AJR
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02/20/21 12:31pm |
Around the Campfire
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