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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
05-26-2019, 11:03 PM
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Roadtrek armrest
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Cannuck
The 2017 Zion had armrests both sides
Sorry I don’t k ow where you could find one but our 2017 Zion came from the factory with 2 armrests. The passenger one isn’t mounted as nicely as the driver side so maybe it’s something Roadtrek...
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General Discussion Forum
12-03-2018, 01:25 AM
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Food cabinet in Roadtrek Zion/Simplicity
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2,261
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Cannuck
Better than falling oprn
We have the 2017 Zion with the opposite problem - that pantry cupboard you’re referring to falls open very easily. This was a common complaint in the 2017 model. Of course when it would then slam...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-22-2018, 10:47 PM
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Roadtrek Ecotrek update
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3,282
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Cannuck
We took our van in for a battery issue and they...
We took our van in for a battery issue and they installed this upgrade. They told me the specs of the upgraded battery modules verbally so perhaps there is still room for some skepticism. It...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-22-2018, 12:07 AM
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Roadtrek Ecotrek update
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Cannuck
Roadtrek Ecotrek update
I’ve read about a lot about people on this forum (including us) that weren’t impressed with the phantom loads on the Ecotrek battery system. The phantom loads were crazy high (4-6 amps). They...
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General Discussion Forum
09-03-2018, 12:44 PM
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The Dereaded "D" Word
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5,981
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Cannuck
Used RVs have crazy pricing
When we compared New to used, we thought the price of used was insane. We were looking at 10 year old units selling for 50% the price of new. And surprisingly they were flying off the lots so I...
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General Discussion Forum
08-16-2018, 07:23 PM
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Did you ever consider anything other than a Class B??
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9,996
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Cannuck
class B fits for 2 people
We had a tent trailer, then did tent camping so we could pull our boat.
If we were going with anything that doesn't have the flexibility of a B, we'd get another trailer. Kids are grown - only...
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The Kitchen
08-07-2018, 03:56 PM
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Do I need a Convection Microwave ?
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13,708
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Cannuck
Coleman stove
My wife and I also really miss having an oven while in the RV. Our van also came with a microwave only. I've been watching the Carey On Vagabond couple use this Coleman oven with great results. ...
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General Discussion Forum
08-07-2018, 03:32 PM
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Unexplained odor
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3,450
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Cannuck
Give things a really good flush
I agree 100% with the other advise. The only thing I didn't see was to give things a REALLY good flush. Drag a hose into your RV and run a ton of water through your drains while dumping both gray...
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General Discussion Forum
08-02-2018, 08:32 PM
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Leasure Travel Van - Serenity
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2,887
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Cannuck
You need to figure out what you want / need in a camper
On the FitRV site, if you dig around a bit, they have a discussion on how to pick your RV. I saw it after I bought my class B van, but found it confirmed my choice. I suggest you read through it. ...
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General Discussion Forum
07-23-2018, 01:56 AM
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Talk to me about Class Bs
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Cannuck
You can rent RVs. I point this out to anyone...
You can rent RVs. I point this out to anyone looking to buy something so it gives you a price comparison. To a large extent, it comes down to how much you’re going to use it. For us, the break...
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The Kitchen
07-23-2018, 01:35 AM
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Do I need a Convection Microwave ?
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13,708
Posted By
Cannuck
Our Roadtrek Zion didn’t offer a convection oven...
Our Roadtrek Zion didn’t offer a convection oven option - only a microwave. We use the BBQ as an oven substitute but it’s not the greatest. We took the lithium battery package. I suggest you...
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Class B Camper Van Reviews
05-28-2018, 10:45 PM
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Hymer Aktiv versus Winnebago Travato K
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31,688
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Cannuck
I agree with WinCrasher on the battery system. ...
I agree with WinCrasher on the battery system. We have the Hymer / Roadtrek Zion. The Ecotrek battery system works OK but nothing like what’s being described here for the new Winnebago power...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-28-2018, 02:00 AM
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Which Lithium Power System
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16,395
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Cannuck
Heat source
We have the Alde hot water heating system which uses 800 or 1600 watts of 120 Vac electric heaters or propane. With the pathetic 20 lb tank (supposed to be 30 lb tank per Roadtrek specs), we still...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-26-2018, 12:24 AM
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Which Lithium Power System
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Cannuck
Lithium batteries are great either way
Camping in the cold, and I’m talking within 10 degrees of freezing, is not uncommon for anyone out for a trip is the transition seasons. For us, some of the best camping is in the transition...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-08-2017, 10:03 PM
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Update on Roadtrek Ecotrek and Voltstart???
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Posted By
Cannuck
We ordered a similarly equipped unit beginning of...
We ordered a similarly equipped unit beginning of November and they have pushed the delivery to end of March. Not sure we will even see it then. Good luck. When we pressed the Roadtrek factory...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-09-2017, 04:23 AM
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Electrical Tutorial
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6,884
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Cannuck
Imagine how much happier the OP of this thread...
Imagine how much happier the OP of this thread would be if a decent manual was provided for his new RV. And what would be front and centre of such a manual; diagrams of every major system.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-09-2017, 03:01 AM
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Electrical Tutorial
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Cannuck
As many product designers will tell you, the best...
As many product designers will tell you, the best and worst time in a design lifecycle is when you actually sell one. It means you have revenue to support your research efforts, but it also means...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
01-09-2017, 12:20 AM
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Electrical Tutorial
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Posted By
Cannuck
I'm awaiting a near identical setup for the Zion...
I'm awaiting a near identical setup for the Zion (propane Alde). In specing my coach, I repeatedly asked for documentation on various systems. None was provided beyond manufacturer manuals and a...
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General Discussion Forum
01-07-2017, 06:50 PM
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Custom 2017 Hymer Aktiv on order
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50,612
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Cannuck
I do like pleasureway. When we dug deeper, we...
I do like pleasureway. When we dug deeper, we realised the pleasureway storage wasn't very functional. The Zion is a lot better in that respect; especially with the pull out pantry and deeper...
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General Discussion Forum
01-03-2017, 09:03 PM
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215
Custom 2017 Hymer Aktiv on order
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50,612
Posted By
Cannuck
US buyers have a lot more options. If I could...
US buyers have a lot more options. If I could get my deposit back I likely would have cancelled. I do like the Roadtrek Zion features and layout. Roadtrek has had 2 years to sort their problems. ...
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General Discussion Forum
01-02-2017, 08:50 PM
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215
Custom 2017 Hymer Aktiv on order
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50,612
Posted By
Cannuck
You are correct in that the Truma unit I ideally...
You are correct in that the Truma unit I ideally wanted was the AquaGo Comfort Plus. I'm not sure what Truma water heater units were in the Hymer as I've never seen a brochure. At the time of my...
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General Discussion Forum
01-02-2017, 06:37 PM
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215
Custom 2017 Hymer Aktiv on order
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50,612
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Cannuck
Roadtrek customization
While investigating the 2017 Zion, I had asked RoadTrek if they could support some water line heat tracing in support of 4 season use. In the Zion, there is only 1 pressure water line below floor. ...
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General Discussion Forum
11-17-2016, 02:19 AM
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87
New B Purchase
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17,908
Posted By
Cannuck
We ordered the Alde on the Zion. Not having much...
We ordered the Alde on the Zion. Not having much to go by from RoadTrek, we didn't realize where the radiators would be located. Apparently there will be one under each of the 3 rear benches. I...
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General Discussion Forum
11-14-2016, 03:14 AM
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87
New B Purchase
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17,908
Posted By
Cannuck
Congrats - nice van. We just went with the same...
Congrats - nice van. We just went with the same options on a RT Zion for almost exactly the same reasons - moving all the time, easy parking, boondocking friendly, and front wheel drive for our snowy...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
11-01-2016, 01:01 AM
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86
4 season Roadtrek Zion conversion
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27,592
Posted By
Cannuck
Thanks... A lot of the van's plumbing is in...
Thanks... A lot of the van's plumbing is in horizontal runs. This might work, but I'd feel more confident if it was blown. I guess a few experiments would prove it out.
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