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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-17-2024, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By jrobe
We have a Sportsmobille and have been very happy...

We have a Sportsmobille and have been very happy with it. I would buy from them again. We choose Sportsmobile because I couldn't find an RV that had the things I wanted and didn't have the things I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-13-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 264
Posted By jrobe
The problem with awnings is that they only allow...

The problem with awnings is that they only allow you to sit next to the van which usually isn't the best place in a campsite. They are also expensive. They also don't address the often most...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-04-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,176
Posted By jrobe
Another option with a wet bath is to use a shower...

Another option with a wet bath is to use a shower curtain around the entire perimeter of the shower area so everything doesn't get wet. I put some simple hooks around the perimeter of my wet bath...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-27-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,456
Posted By jrobe
I would also be curious to respectfully learn why...

I would also be curious to respectfully learn why some people would prefer a cassette toilet. I am sure some would have good reasons. That is a more interesting topic than finding a list of Class...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-29-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By jrobe
I have a 2017 Sprinter 2500 with the V6 engine...

I have a 2017 Sprinter 2500 with the V6 engine and a RV build close to the GVWR of the van and power is no problem. We have driven up virtually every major steep mountain pass in the country with no...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-06-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By jrobe
My Suburban water heater has been pretty reliable...

My Suburban water heater has been pretty reliable but I have replaced a couple parts on it. Fortunately, it is a fairly simple appliance and it is pretty easy to work on since you can access it easy...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By jrobe
I have no idea how we would manage without our 2...

I have no idea how we would manage without our 2 rear Aluminess storage boxes. We can carry our portable chairs, tools, water jug, grill, firewood, leveling blocks, electric cord, etc. etc. They...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-13-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,516
Posted By jrobe
It would be interesting to know how many people...

It would be interesting to know how many people that buy Class B's end up having buyer remorse. I bet it is a fairly high number. It is a unique lifestyle with many pros and cons and with many...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-30-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,991
Posted By jrobe
Besides simple common sense that it is logical to...

Besides simple common sense that it is logical to run any gas engine regularly, my Sprinter Freightliner dealer (that installs bunk heaters into every semi-truck that they sell), they recommended...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-30-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,991
Posted By jrobe
I make a point to to take my Class B out and...

I make a point to to take my Class B out and drive it every month all winter to run the engine and recharge the van and house batteries. I also run my Espar heater for 20 min or so every month as...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-28-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,991
Posted By jrobe
Lithium batteries is the other issue. I have an...

Lithium batteries is the other issue. I have an indoor but unheated storage space in a cold climate (Wisconsin). I am reluctant to spend the money on lithium batteries with frequent temperature...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-22-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,085
Posted By jrobe
In about 2016 we rented a custom Sportsmobile...

In about 2016 we rented a custom Sportsmobile Class B from a private party in Denver. Their website is no longer online. I flew into Denver and combined the rental with a vacation there.

We...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-22-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,085
Posted By jrobe
I remember when we were debating a Class B and I...

I remember when we were debating a Class B and I was trying to talk my wife into the idea. She was less than enthused in part because of the very high cost. I talked her into a 2 day rental in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-13-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,461
Posted By jrobe
Our shower drain is on one corner of our shower...

Our shower drain is on one corner of our shower drain and it is a minor nuisance if the level doesn’t allow for good drainage. I usually just use a sponge to drain any standing water but one nice...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-29-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By jrobe
Cashier's check can definitely be fraudulent and...

Cashier's check can definitely be fraudulent and counterfeit. I would get your bank involved and have them help you complete the transaction at the bank to make sure the funds get transferred to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-22-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,415
Posted By jrobe
There are 695 Freightliner dealers across the US...

There are 695 Freightliner dealers across the US (an average of 14 per state). They are owned by Mercedes / Daimer. The sell and service Sprinter vans (their own vans with the Freightliner front...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-17-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,415
Posted By jrobe
If service is a concern, I would call the nearest...

If service is a concern, I would call the nearest Freightliner Service Center and see if they have any concerns because that is who I would use for any service that I couldn't do myself. This...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-29-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,337
Posted By jrobe
I don't agree with this although it depends on...

I don't agree with this although it depends on the size of the refrigerator and the outside temperature. Our compressor refrigerator is very efficient and very quiet. We have no problem running...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By jrobe
We did make a reservation about 2 months ago for...

We did make a reservation about 2 months ago for a place right in the pathway. We paid about 2-3 times the typical price for that location for a reservation on April 7-9th. The vendors all figured...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-06-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 836
Posted By jrobe
I have fiberglassed a crack in a plastic shower...

I have fiberglassed a crack in a plastic shower floor before and it held up well. It is easy to do with 2 part epoxy and a small piece of fiberglass cloth.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-08-2023, 02:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,195
Posted By jrobe
After watching the Grech videos, it certainly...

After watching the Grech videos, it certainly looks like their fit and finish is better than most Class B's and many of their build choices seem excellent. I now own a short (144) Sprinter and would...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-19-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,124
Posted By jrobe
It amazes me how few people in campgrounds and on...

It amazes me how few people in campgrounds and on the roads carry any emergency equipment like even simple tools. They probably are uninterested or unable to really fix anything on their own. Many...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,609
Posted By jrobe
I wouldn't call any of these new advances in the...

I wouldn't call any of these new advances in the RV world from Europe. I have no knowledge about the Elwell Timberline heaters that they are using in that model but the tried and true Espar heaters...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-12-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By jrobe
Nice writeup. We use our Class B somewhat the...

Nice writeup. We use our Class B somewhat the same in that we only sleep in it about half the time. It is a great way to travel with a backroom, couch, coffeepot, room to stretch out, closet, etc....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-08-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,775
Posted By jrobe
Your budget is your biggest obstacle. Unless you...

Your budget is your biggest obstacle. Unless you can do the work yourself (which would be a good project), you will probably need to start with a $10-15,000 (probably even cheaper) extended length...
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