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dougbaty
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General Discussion Forum
02-03-2020, 03:41 AM
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Class B length
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7,413
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dougbaty
20 foot parking spaces.
The big advantage of a class B is its ability to go where cars go and park where cars park. To help me choose the optimum model, I once took a measuring tape to the local mall and measured the length...
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General Discussion Forum
08-22-2019, 11:53 PM
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Nice basic camper on Ford Transit
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3,513
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dougbaty
8/22/19 My 2cents on the Summit Adventure: OK,...
8/22/19 My 2cents on the Summit Adventure:
OK, I'll need more than that to buy this conversion, but RV list prices are sky high so they can have 'sales' and discount off season. Still expensive,...
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General Discussion Forum
06-22-2019, 08:11 AM
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27
Are used RVs getting more expensive with the increased price of new RVs????
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8,174
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dougbaty
One reason for seemingly overpriced used class Bs.
High cost of used Class Bs: One reason could be the shortage of affordable housing in major cities. If you are a 'temp' or contract worker, a camper van allows you to put a roof over your head (so...
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General Discussion Forum
04-08-2019, 04:14 AM
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Class B Gas Engine High Clearance with Luxery Interior
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7,107
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dougbaty
Class B with good ground clearance & 4WD.
Welcome FindSunshine: Sunday April 7th 2019
After crawling under many class Bs, I find that manufacturers hang all sorts of stuff under the frame, especially batteries, holding tanks, and...
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Industry News
02-20-2019, 09:17 AM
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100
RoadTrek / Erwin Hymer Group Criminal Scandal Destroying Lives and Careers Worldwide
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31,664
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dougbaty
My 2 cents for the dreamers like Logan.
2/20/19
Many years ago I bought a new pop-top Sunrader RV (I think they made less than 20 of them) that was the size of a class B. It always needed attention for something or other. Fortunately we...
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General Discussion Forum
02-04-2019, 07:58 AM
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Class B less than 20 feet
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11,274
Posted By
dougbaty
Hymer Aktiv spare tire adds a foot.
Glamper: Since you can't exceed 20 feet, I wish to warn you that the spare tire stuck in back of all Hymer Aktivs makes the standard Promaster 2500 chassis not 19'7" but almost a foot longer.
...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
01-14-2019, 05:41 AM
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Electric Water Heater?
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10,105
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dougbaty
In my virtual build-it-yourself van, I looked...
In my virtual build-it-yourself van, I looked into the feasibility of using electrically heated water. You can buy an ordinary small 120v under-counter heater and swap out the high wattage 120 volt...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-31-2018, 03:06 AM
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Chevy Dashboard Battery Light Came On!
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2,984
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dougbaty
Hey, your picture shows rusty terminal...
Hey, your picture shows rusty terminal connections. They should be bright and clean. I suggest disconnecting all cables and wire brushing all connections before reassembling. That may not be the...
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
11-30-2018, 06:21 AM
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6
About to Purchase 1st Class B. Roadtrek Zion SRT. Good Choice?
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4,782
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dougbaty
The SRT is a perfect length (20') for fitting...
The SRT is a perfect length (20') for fitting into everyday parking spaces. Zion is the top Roadtrek brand on the Promaster chassis. Great choice but it does have 1 quirk. The water heater is...
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Places & Routes
08-14-2018, 09:19 AM
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Campground availability today(?)
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4,362
Posted By
dougbaty
What great ParkHost insights RowieBowie! When...
What great ParkHost insights RowieBowie! When the time comes I will act on your suggestions. I am disturbed by your "campgrounds full" story. I suppose nobody ever calls a campground to tell them...
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Places & Routes
08-14-2018, 08:50 AM
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Campground availability today(?)
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4,362
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dougbaty
Thanks for your input RS1. WRT showers & dump...
Thanks for your input RS1. WRT showers & dump stations, take the example of Sugar Pine State Park (Tahoe). On their website they posts that those facilities are closed off season. On-season is the...
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Places & Routes
08-13-2018, 04:04 AM
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Campground availability today(?)
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4,362
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dougbaty
Campground availability today(?)
Years ago I would not need reservations when traveling off season. However, with retired baby boomers buying RVs and filling campgrounds, I gather reservations are needed now in any season. ...
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General Discussion Forum
06-06-2018, 09:36 AM
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Covered/Enclosed Class B storage?
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4,235
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dougbaty
I Might have to buy a different house (RV storage).
To accomodate the RV lifestyle we might have to move! There is no room on our city lot for an RV unless it can fit in a 7' garage.
Most new class B RVs are built on high roof Promasters,...
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General Discussion Forum
05-15-2018, 08:22 AM
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Why not simply a one-way 110V fridge?
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dougbaty
Why not simply a one-way 110V fridge?
After reading many posts here detailing shortcoming of various makes, I am now contemplating building a campervan. After buying a van, I would have to buy lots of RV stuff.
Checking into...
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Industry News
05-12-2018, 07:14 AM
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Class B Market Share, Sales and Shipments
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273,071
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dougbaty
Having a wide product line is a poor excuse for...
Having a wide product line is a poor excuse for not knowing your products. Surely dealers could hire someone who specializes in only one line - say Hymer Carados . There are lots of retired people...
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General Discussion Forum
04-29-2018, 04:49 AM
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What is this nob on the roof
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dougbaty
Vent tube above bathroom.
Judging by its location above the commode and by its appearance, it must be the top of a vent tube for your black water tank. When you flush and water goes in, air has to come out. The cap on top...
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The Manufacturers & Models
04-15-2018, 09:44 AM
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Tiniest Hymer Promaster Carrado/Axion
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178,212
Posted By
dougbaty
Electric hot water for Axion/Banff
Disturbing reading SMITH101's comments on the ALDE system in his new AXION. From that and other web postings, I gather the ALDE system is technically advanced but finicky. While finding a...
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General Discussion Forum
04-12-2018, 04:23 AM
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Winnebago Travato thread here
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dougbaty
Travatos, particularly the new lithium series,...
Travatos, particularly the new lithium series, are very well equipped RVs. They are also longer than 20' and, in the case of the L series, rather expensive. I am hoping Winnebago will move...
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General Discussion Forum
03-04-2018, 04:19 AM
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26
Check This Out: 12-Volt Air Conditioner
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22,514
Posted By
dougbaty
Portable AC for RVs ?
Interesting 12v AC systems, but all are all split and all permanent. Since most of the year I don't need AC, it seems a waste to carry a useless 80 pounds sticking up from my roof. I would prefer...
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The Manufacturers & Models
02-05-2018, 08:34 PM
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New? Hymer Travato 59k knockoff "Sunlight"
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90,635
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dougbaty
Banff & Sunlight poor stove position.
The Axion kitchen layout is much better than the Banff/Sunlight twins, particularly wrt the location of the stove. I wonder if the Hymer designers have ever camped in their creations.(?) A pan on...
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The Manufacturers & Models
01-09-2018, 05:32 AM
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157
New? Hymer Travato 59k knockoff "Sunlight"
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90,635
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dougbaty
Difference between Sunlight V1 and V2.
:cool:After much obsessive on-line research, I spotted a significant improvement in the Sunlight V2. The rear windows of the V1 are simply fogged over for bathroom privacy! You can't see out the...
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The Manufacturers & Models
01-09-2018, 05:09 AM
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157
New? Hymer Travato 59k knockoff "Sunlight"
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90,635
Posted By
dougbaty
CampingWorld posts price on Sunlight V1 & V2.
I find it odd that most RV dealers do not post prices on their new rigs. They simply list MSRP and ask you to call. CampingWorld, for the most part, does post a discount price. So I give them a...
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General Discussion Forum
01-01-2018, 06:48 AM
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18
Gym Memberships
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6,763
Posted By
dougbaty
Gym membership bank account access.
For the last 2 years I have pre-paid for a year of gym membership with my credit card. However, this last year my gym (California Family fitness) refused to accept pre-payment and insisted on...
Forum:
The Manufacturers & Models
12-26-2017, 08:24 AM
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554
Tiniest Hymer Promaster Carrado/Axion
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178,212
Posted By
dougbaty
Yes Virginia, there is a Hymer Sonne.
The Hymer web site features 3 models: Aktiv, Aktiv2.0, and the Sonne. However, though it was announced early in 2017, the Sonne is nowhere to be found. It is shown on the same short Promaster...
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The Manufacturers & Models
12-22-2017, 09:41 AM
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554
Tiniest Hymer Promaster Carrado/Axion
Views:
178,212
Posted By
dougbaty
Difference between Sunlight V1 and V2?
I've looked at the Banff, the CampingWorld Sunlight Van1 and the (new) Sunlight Van2. As far as layout goes, I can't tell any difference.
Does anyone know why the name was updated? I noticed...
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