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General Discussion Forum
12-23-2021, 08:12 PM
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DIY Class B
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mikes47
I used my 24' Sprinter ARV as a daily driver for...
I used my 24' Sprinter ARV as a daily driver for the commute to work for 3 years. Just take 2 slots in the parking lot or back into a spot on the edge and let the rear hang over the curb.
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General Discussion Forum
07-25-2021, 07:07 PM
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Need something to hang on to while moving
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1,173
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mikes47
Suction cup handle?
Could you mount one of these somewhere?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=suction+cup+handles&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
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General Discussion Forum
12-18-2020, 11:07 PM
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Poll:
Would you or do you tow anything behind your Class B RV?
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mikes47
Clarification
I wouldn't tow behind my "B" for camping or recreational purposes. However, I have towed a rented trailer from one side of the state to the other to deliver some furniture to my son. I might also...
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General Discussion Forum
11-29-2020, 04:45 PM
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Wannabe Looking to Get First Van
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5,488
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mikes47
Another advantage of the "B": driveway camping...
Another advantage of the "B": driveway camping ("mooch-docking") at friends and relatives homes. Beats a hotel/motel every time!
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General Discussion Forum
03-15-2020, 04:37 PM
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Corona Virus
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mikes47
You do nobody any favor by leaving. You are a...
You do nobody any favor by leaving. You are a potential risk and should stay home. The mask is a fig-leaf ... you know you are a health hazard. Stay home.
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B+ General Discussion
11-14-2019, 07:21 PM
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All Class Bs come with OPTIONS Suggestions to Good or NOT Needed
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mikes47
My two cents: if given the option of lithium...
My two cents: if given the option of lithium batteries and/or solar ... go for the most lithium you can afford and skip the solar. Solar might be good for the south and south-west but other parts...
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General Discussion Forum
08-04-2019, 05:52 PM
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Sliding or folding door?
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mikes47
I would go with the folding double doors. Many...
I would go with the folding double doors. Many good reasons in other posts.
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General Discussion Forum
06-23-2019, 05:24 PM
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Roadtrek Second Row Seating Fail
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mikes47
I would think that if you have removed the seats,...
I would think that if you have removed the seats, you are in the clear even if your particular van is included in the group. No one can sit in your seats - they aren't there. No safety issue.
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
06-23-2019, 05:18 PM
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Deciding on a class B and what is a reasonable price
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mikes47
If you haven't rented a B class RV yet, please do...
If you haven't rented a B class RV yet, please do so. It can be a bit pricey, but it is well worth the investment. That's the only way to be sure you can live with each other in the confines of the...
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General Discussion Forum
04-30-2019, 08:51 PM
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Mercedes sprinter service in lower Michigan
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mikes47
I agree. I just had my 10k service done there. ...
I agree. I just had my 10k service done there.
Mike
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General Discussion Forum
04-29-2019, 11:44 AM
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Mercedes sprinter service in lower Michigan
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4,175
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mikes47
I use Hoekstra in Troy, MI. Call and speak to...
I use Hoekstra in Troy, MI. Call and speak to Jake Oliver. They have done warranty work for my sprinter motor home.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-23-2018, 08:44 PM
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25
How to make sure you have enough battery
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Posted By
mikes47
Have you considered "topping off" the battery...
Have you considered "topping off" the battery before going to bed by running that underhood generator a while prior to turning in for the night?
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General Discussion Forum
07-28-2018, 03:02 AM
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Anyone familiar with Heaters4you?
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mikes47
I'm not familiar with Heaters4you.com ......
I'm not familiar with Heaters4you.com ... however, I note that it is an international marketer. Check out this US distributor: https://rixens.com/products-services/sprinter-class-b-and-c-rv/
Mike
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General Discussion Forum
06-20-2018, 02:01 PM
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Quandry?? Going across country ..rig vs. car
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mikes47
Interblog: For us it was the same time-frame,...
Interblog: For us it was the same time-frame, and the same results! Happy coincidences! Mike
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General Discussion Forum
04-30-2018, 12:07 AM
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Use your Class B as your 'car'?
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Posted By
mikes47
I use my 24 ft Sprinter as my daily driver. Mall...
I use my 24 ft Sprinter as my daily driver. Mall parking lots generally have "H" shaped slots where cars are expected to park hood-to-hood or behind each other I take both of those spaces. ...
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General Discussion Forum
04-29-2018, 12:51 PM
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27
Need your thoughts
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4,061
Posted By
mikes47
Bret, you are not alone. Check out Chuck...
Bret, you are not alone. Check out Chuck Woodbury's editorial:
Soapbox: RV industry continues to disappoint - RV Travel (https://rvtravel.com/soapbox843/)
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General Discussion Forum
04-20-2018, 07:19 PM
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Lithium Batteries / voltstart.
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mikes47
I agree, this is a feature that is "Really Nice...
I agree, this is a feature that is "Really Nice To Have"; but not critical. We don't have a RoadTrek so our configuration uses different labels, but we do have 600 AH of Lithium as well as the...
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General Discussion Forum
04-15-2018, 11:00 PM
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Class B Rentals
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1,845
Posted By
mikes47
FWIW, back in September of 2014, we rented a...
FWIW, back in September of 2014, we rented a RoadTrek from A&S RV of Auburn Hills, MI for 3 days: $350 per day and total 300 miles allowance. PLUS $75 if we wanted to use the awning. They tacked...
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General Discussion Forum
03-07-2018, 01:55 AM
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25
Technology innovation in the B-class
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5,453
Posted By
mikes47
Speaking of the Truma, Espar is another...
Speaking of the Truma, Espar is another heating/hot-water technology solution that uses diesel fuel and/or electricity instead of propane.
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General Discussion Forum
03-06-2018, 08:06 PM
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Technology innovation in the B-class
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5,453
Posted By
mikes47
Another problem that has been addressed by...
Another problem that has been addressed by technology is the problem of limited energy storage and the technological solution has been the introduction of LED lighting. I'm not sure whether...
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General Discussion Forum
03-06-2018, 07:55 PM
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25
Technology innovation in the B-class
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5,453
Posted By
mikes47
Agreed. However, the VB-Air Suspension website...
Agreed. However, the VB-Air Suspension website also includes this about driveability:
Motorhome
Camper
As a motorhome owner, you probably know the feeling of intense crosswinds while driving your...
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General Discussion Forum
03-06-2018, 07:08 PM
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25
Technology innovation in the B-class
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5,453
Posted By
mikes47
Would the problem of sway and buffeting caused by...
Would the problem of sway and buffeting caused by semi-truck "wash" and/or side-winds now addressed by the technology of VB Air Suspension qualify?
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
12-30-2017, 08:27 PM
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25
How did you pick a name for your rig?
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6,445
Posted By
mikes47
Pam and I had never owned an RV nor camped so it...
Pam and I had never owned an RV nor camped so it was a surprise to both of us when we (eventually) concurred that getting an RV would be a good idea. (Thank you, Badlands NP). Imagine that -- Mike...
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General Discussion Forum
12-08-2017, 05:57 PM
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9
Update on Fire Extinguishers
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2,003
Posted By
mikes47
I just got a letter from Kidde advising me of the...
I just got a letter from Kidde advising me of the recall. But that may because the unit I have in my "B" is a replacement from a 2015 recall. They were confirming that the replacement was also now...
Forum:
General Discussion Forum
11-28-2017, 10:44 PM
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15
RV Partnerships?
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3,242
Posted By
mikes47
I agree that it does sound like a recipe for loss...
I agree that it does sound like a recipe for loss of friends. On the other hand, the arrangement does work for things like airplanes. So, I guess it depends on the nature of the friendship.
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