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Forum: Class B Camper Van Reviews 05-28-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,489
Posted By Smith101
Embassy RV builds to order no-propane models on...

Embassy RV builds to order no-propane models on Promaster, Ford, and Sprinter chassis. Search youtube for their latest videos. Fuel (gas or diesel) powered hydronic heat/hot water. They also don't do...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-24-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,283
Posted By Smith101
Who would have thought the defunct Hymer Aktiv...

Who would have thought the defunct Hymer Aktiv would inspire such imitation as here and in Thor's new Tellaro? The Solis video makes no mention of AC or option lithium or even a generator. Anybody...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-22-2019, 12:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,296
Posted By Smith101
Actually I don’t and should have used Binny’s...

Actually I don’t and should have used Binny’s term “style”. In one of their videos Minix describes this multi layer method as similar to aviation application.

As an aside, he also said that in...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-22-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,296
Posted By Smith101
Some solar systems like the one in my Axion make...

Some solar systems like the one in my Axion make a negative contribution. The 200w solar output goes only to the AGM backup which boots the BMS when the lithiums are too low. Not one electron goes...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-21-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,296
Posted By Smith101
Bladder separated tank

My 8 year old Bissel carpet cleaner has such a tank and it’s always worked well
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-21-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,296
Posted By Smith101
Omitted features

As far as I can tell, some common class b features are not standard on the Embassy class b’s. Notable are an awning, opening side windows and solar. Lacking these contributes to a high OCCC.
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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-21-2019, 05:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,296
Posted By Smith101
Embassy RV rejuvenated class b's

Embassy RV (part of SVO group) has been dabbling in class b’s while their primary business has been commercial van and truck based vehicles such as a mobile medical lab inside a Promaster or tour...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,797
Posted By Smith101
Hybrid Promaster RV?

Maxwell Vehicles took a Promaster and swapped the Pentatstar powertrain for a Voltec (Chevy Volt) powertrain and put the 18.4 kWh battery under the floor.

While primary target market is delivery...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-02-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,364
Posted By Smith101
SeeGrinsRV dumps EHGNA Promasters

The website for See Grins RV in Gilroy CA lists several models as “pending” sales at fire sale prices. I saw 3 loaded Axions between $48k and $51k: Simplicity at $53k and someone went all the way up...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,767
Posted By Smith101
Ecotrek past upgrades

When I had the Ecotrek added to my Axion in late 2017 my tech, Tony Pineda in Beaumont Ca, told me my lithium modules were version “H”, that they had been in service almost a year and had no...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-11-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,314
Posted By Smith101
The solar will never raise the charge level of...

The solar will never raise the charge level of the lithium’s because it is connected only to the AGM which only drives the BMS period. Nothing else. Sounds rediculoud but that’s what they told me...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-02-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,885
Posted By Smith101
Workhorse hybrid RV? Why not?

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If you’ve been watching developments at Workhorse, you may have noticed they have developed all the parts for an awesome class B...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-08-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
Well, the no experience people seem to have at...

Well, the no experience people seem to have at least achieved some reliability though efficiency issues remain. For me, I just want to keep the dog cool for an hour or so, not overnite AC. Even...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-08-2018, 04:33 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
Here in CA there are plenty of loaded Axions you...

Here in CA there are plenty of loaded Axions you can buy for $67k. One dealer is only asking $65. I imagine you’ll find the same back east.
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-07-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
If you're not in a hurry, you might do better to...

If you're not in a hurry, you might do better to wait for the Hershey show Sep. 12-16. There will be Hymer people there to sweeten deals. I bought mine at the Pomona show. The msrp was $73k and I...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-07-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
The pricing they show looks exactly like my msrp...

The pricing they show looks exactly like my msrp sheet, so I can assure you there are no lithium’s. However, be aware that the non lithium models have the same control panel with “lithium” labeled...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-07-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
There is a non-lithium Axion for sale at Alpin...

There is a non-lithium Axion for sale at Alpin Haus in Amsterdam NY

https://www.rvt.com/Hymer-Erwin-Hymer-Group-Carado-Axion-2017-Amsterdam-NY-ID8045640-UX261820

They probably paid about $55k...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-07-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
When I bought my Axion in Oct., it was one of two...

When I bought my Axion in Oct., it was one of two at Mike Thompson that were the AGM only models which also did not have the TV. I had my lithiums and GU added.

La Mesa website shows they have...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 06-06-2018, 03:05 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
Just call Hymer. They track all unsold units.

Just call Hymer. They track all unsold units.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-04-2018, 03:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,040
Posted By Smith101
Solar on Ecotrek is pretty much just a placebo. ...

Solar on Ecotrek is pretty much just a placebo. First. The existing panel is not connected to the lithiums. It connects to the AGM backup that starts the BMS when the lithium’s are too low to start...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 05-12-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
I'm basing this on what I was told by Lars Dudek,...

I'm basing this on what I was told by Lars Dudek, a Hymer employee, at the 2017 Pomona show. That's how the factory wires it when you have lithiums. And yes, I realize these are Roadtrek specific...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 05-11-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
The choice between lithium and AGM is about a lot...

The choice between lithium and AGM is about a lot more than just capacity. The lithium setup has some real disadvantages. To provide any power, AC or DC, the lithiums have to be turned on which...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-29-2018, 12:54 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
I haven’t weighed mine but it’s advertised at...

I haven’t weighed mine but it’s advertised at under 7000 lb. it’s hard to imagine how you could get even 1000lb load even with 400lb of adults, full fluids, etc. there just is not space for it. The...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-29-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
The Yeti sounds good in theory but may be too big...

The Yeti sounds good in theory but may be too big to fit inside. And also figure out how you’re going to charge it because it will only accept 250-300 watt max charge. All Axions come with a 2000...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-16-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 178,954
Posted By Smith101
Alde 3020

This week I camped at 2800 ft along the Kern River. The Alde 3010 worked as advertised. Plenty of heat and hot water providing quiet comfort all night. Alternate solutions may have advantages but in...
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