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General Discussion Forum
02-18-2021, 05:36 PM
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Best way to order a Winnebago?
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teck13
I live in NorCal and ordered and picked my...
I live in NorCal and ordered and picked my Travato K up at Lichtsinn in Iowa. Great experience. There are a few good dealers across the country who don’t play games and who are honest in their...
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The Kitchen
02-18-2021, 05:27 PM
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Toaster oven when boondocking
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teck13
Seriously, a gas stovetop toaster is a very legit...
Seriously, a gas stovetop toaster is a very legit option to toast bread of bagels.
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General Discussion Forum
12-13-2020, 07:37 PM
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Easiest/Smoothest way to sell a Winnebago Revel?
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6,058
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teck13
As others have commented, RV Trader and...
As others have commented, RV Trader and Craigslist are good places to list your Revel.
One thing to consider if you are thinking of purchasing something else are the sales tax considerations. I...
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The Manufacturers & Models
08-20-2020, 04:54 PM
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Used 2014 Travato Low Miles ... issues to look for?
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teck13
Generator is main thing to look at, run it with a...
Generator is main thing to look at, run it with a full load like the AC on high for half an hour and to see if it runs and works OK.
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The Manufacturers & Models
08-13-2020, 07:34 PM
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Travato's smaller windows
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teck13
I do believe the total window area of 2019...
I do believe the total window area of 2019 Travato K’s and newer is slightly less than before. This said, our ’19 K feels very open and airy inside. In the K with glass sliders the rear porthole...
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The Manufacturers & Models
07-30-2020, 05:31 PM
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New Agile SS - Is it real?
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13,708
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teck13
I have not been following Roadtreks and the Agile...
I have not been following Roadtreks and the Agile very closely since their collapse. I would NOT be comfortable getting a new one either until they completely address the horrible quality issues...
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The Manufacturers & Models
07-30-2020, 05:19 PM
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The Class B RV we want - does it exist?
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teck13
I concur with the Bolt 70BL suggestion. The...
I concur with the Bolt 70BL suggestion. The closest you are going to get to meeting your requirements without spending huge $$$ on a custom build. The only criteria not met fully is the fridge. The...
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General Discussion Forum
06-21-2020, 06:53 PM
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Given a choice would you have an awning?
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teck13
My wife likes putting the awning out. If it was...
My wife likes putting the awning out. If it was up to me would probably hardly ever use it. Generally we are in sites with lots of trees and shade so not really necessary. But, the rare times...
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General Discussion Forum
06-21-2020, 06:50 PM
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Small Propane Grill
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teck13
We use an O-Grill. It is genuinely awesome. ...
We use an O-Grill. It is genuinely awesome. Gets much hotter than the Coleman and only a bit larger. Downside is on high it does use more propane. Chars a steak extremely well. Cast iron grate.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-07-2020, 08:58 PM
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Direct replacement for Onan 2800
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12,145
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teck13
A brand new Onan generator has been announced...
A brand new Onan generator has been announced that will be fuel injected and quieter (65db). Way past time for this. We don’t know yet whether it will be an easy drop in replacement for the current...
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General Discussion Forum
06-04-2020, 04:59 PM
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Class B for 3 adults?
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6,730
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teck13
Some of the larger (24 feet long) Class B’s WILL...
Some of the larger (24 feet long) Class B’s WILL sleep 3 comfortably. Check out the Winnebago Era for example. As others have mentioned the new pop top shorter B’s will also sleep three.
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The Manufacturers & Models
03-01-2020, 08:17 PM
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Sequence 20L vs Travato 59K
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teck13
The big difference, besides the quality, is that...
The big difference, besides the quality, is that the rear windows on the Sequence do not open. If you expect to always be traveling where you expect to use the AC and/or be plugged in that may be OK...
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General Discussion Forum
12-12-2019, 05:50 PM
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what should i pay for 2018 Pleasure-way Ascent TS 3.0
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teck13
Keep in mind there is a good chance the batteries...
Keep in mind there is a good chance the batteries are shot on a van that’s been sitting for two years - factor this in as price is considered/negotiated.
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General Discussion Forum
11-18-2019, 03:18 AM
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How many of you walk to buy or Fly to buy your New Class Bs?
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teck13
Flew from SF to Iowa
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and fly to Lichtsinn in Forest City Iowa to pick up my Travato. Had a great experience with the dealer and a really great time driving it back to California. ...
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B+ General Discussion
11-14-2019, 06:49 PM
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All Class Bs come with OPTIONS Suggestions to Good or NOT Needed
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Posted By
teck13
Also think about resale
Just like with automobiles and trucks, dealers love options as the margins are high for them. So it’s best to order the ones you like and or need and/or the ones that seem like a reasonable value. ...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-10-2019, 08:37 PM
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Travato Inverter
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teck13
The 1000 watt inverter has been more than enough...
The 1000 watt inverter has been more than enough for our needs in our ’19 Travato K. Powers TV, recharges laptops, keeps electric toothbrush charged. It’s a balance. A larger inverter might power...
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General Discussion Forum
09-19-2019, 05:09 PM
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Pleasureway in mountains
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teck13
An 8% grade is quite steep. Big questions are...
An 8% grade is quite steep. Big questions are what is road surface and how fast do you need or want to be going?
As a frame of reference the grade up the Eisenhower Tunnel approaches in...
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General Discussion Forum
08-29-2019, 09:51 PM
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21
2.8 onan
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4,607
Posted By
teck13
I am not a lawyer but my whole family seems to...
I am not a lawyer but my whole family seems to be. Technically you are correct but good luck when you go to Onan and claim your generator failed and they learn (they track detailed usage and specs...
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General Discussion Forum
08-29-2019, 06:48 PM
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2.8 onan
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4,607
Posted By
teck13
We probably all appreciate that this is a gray...
We probably all appreciate that this is a gray area. Using a K&N air filter does not invalidate the warranty on a car engine, even though most manufacturers do not recommend using one (I worked with...
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General Discussion Forum
08-29-2019, 05:39 PM
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2.8 onan
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4,607
Posted By
teck13
Storysrvwego, great response. It’s not just the...
Storysrvwego, great response. It’s not just the exhaust that makes all the racket with the Onan generator. Onan does NOT recommend adding an additional muffler but some have tried that will a bit...
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General Discussion Forum
08-18-2019, 06:33 PM
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Travato 2019 vs 2020
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19,361
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teck13
Running Changes
This thread seems to have jumped the tracks and is all about the Lithium systems. A legit topic but not your question. As other have mentioned very few, if any changes, outside the new grill...
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General Discussion Forum
08-18-2019, 06:24 PM
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mountain roads and RPM's
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2,688
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teck13
2,000 rpm on a steep mountain road/pass is likely...
2,000 rpm on a steep mountain road/pass is likely too low for any power and even not good for the 6.0 L engine if it’s really struggling. That rpm is fine on level roads. I’d just leave it in...
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General Discussion Forum
08-12-2019, 08:50 PM
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31
We picked up our new B
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10,167
Posted By
teck13
I do not know what year your Astro van/Roadtrek...
I do not know what year your Astro van/Roadtrek is or whether it has hydraulic or electric power steering. Chevy started shifting over to electric power steering in their trucks about 4 years ago –...
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General Discussion Forum
08-12-2019, 04:14 AM
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31
We picked up our new B
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10,167
Posted By
teck13
Like everything else in a B Class van, front...
Like everything else in a B Class van, front wheel drive is about trade-offs. Probably the biggest advantage is that the loading deck (floor) of the Promaster/Travato is lower than the Sprinter or...
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General Discussion Forum
08-08-2019, 05:36 PM
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31
We picked up our new B
Views:
10,167
Posted By
teck13
Strongly recommend rear AND front Sumo’s.
Strongly recommend rear AND front Sumo’s.
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