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Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-03-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
Posted By Jon in AZ
Leaving the Class B Community

After a lot of back and forth, we decided to let our Chevy Roadtrek go. It was a really nice van, but we found we were not using it as we had hoped and kept running into complications with parts for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-28-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,420
Posted By Jon in AZ
It really is like contemporary politics…...

It really is like contemporary politics… dominated by extreme positions on both sides! :lol:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,551
Posted By Jon in AZ
Illegal to transport and dangerous, so best to...

Illegal to transport and dangerous, so best to leave that in the past. Among other things, I have noticed when using disposable cylinders, the valves have a tendency to start leaking after being...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,532
Posted By Jon in AZ
The Winnebago Era 70X checks all your boxes....

The Winnebago Era 70X checks all your boxes. Downside is it's big, built on the Sprinter 3500 extended dually van. This model has been around a while, so used units are available. When the rear sofa...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-09-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By Jon in AZ
I’m not sure how the smallish double seat behind...

I’m not sure how the smallish double seat behind the driver in the Travato is made and mounted to the chassis, but it does have 3-point belts and head restraints. You might want to look at the Solis...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-07-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,551
Posted By Jon in AZ
Waste aside, the 1# disposables have gotten crazy...

Waste aside, the 1# disposables have gotten crazy expensive. Used to be under $2, now about $5 each, which works out to over $20/gallon!

Flame King makes refillable 1# cylinders. They’re DOT...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Jon in AZ
Nice looking van, great layout, well thought out...

Nice looking van, great layout, well thought out components, excellent presentation, and I'd say a fair price. Maybe list a couple more places (noticed you listed here). RVTrader.com, maybe, to cast...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-24-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Jon in AZ
What sites have you tried? Do you have a link to...

What sites have you tried? Do you have a link to one of your listings?

Presentation (quality of pictures and text), price, and other factors may affect ad response in addition to listing site(s)....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-23-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By Jon in AZ
Those are like bars of gold these days, deserving...

Those are like bars of gold these days, deserving of the special treatment. Well done!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-03-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,523
Posted By Jon in AZ
Prepare for the financial transaction....

Prepare for the financial transaction. Consignment or DIY is the big decision. If you DIY you have to determine how you will accept and verify payment. Cashier’s checks are easily forged. Sit down...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 02-15-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,706
Posted By Jon in AZ
A lot depends on what you need and want in terms...

A lot depends on what you need and want in terms of amenities.

If you’re looking for a fully integrated, self-contained RV, then you probably want a mass market build ($$-$$$) or a full custom...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 02-14-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,706
Posted By Jon in AZ
Maybe not the most important consideration, but I...

Maybe not the most important consideration, but I believe insurers will view them differently. A traditional full camper build will be registered as a Winnebago or a Thor and insured as a motorhome....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-10-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By Jon in AZ
Never knew the Type 2 had a “rotary” engine… ;) ...

Never knew the Type 2 had a “rotary” engine… ;)

I presume they meant “boxer.”
Forum: Industry News 02-10-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 273,002
Posted By Jon in AZ
No such compulsions here. All gone except the...

No such compulsions here. All gone except the RVIA sticker itself, just in case… :loltu
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-09-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,844
Posted By Jon in AZ
FCH… hydrogen fuel cell?

FCH… hydrogen fuel cell?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,740
Posted By Jon in AZ
Absolutely yes, we do sleep in our 21' Chevy...

Absolutely yes, we do sleep in our 21' Chevy Roadtrek. It's the most spacious part of the camper! But our limit is about 10-14 days continuously. That means shorter trips for us or breaking up...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-21-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,159
Posted By Jon in AZ
Failure of the substrate is a high priority...

Failure of the substrate is a high priority repair. Every year, numerous wildfires are attributed to crumbling pieces of failed catalytic converters spewing out the tailpipe.

Glad you have found...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-19-2022, 02:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,364
Posted By Jon in AZ
I think they meant “insured as a cargo (not...

I think they meant “insured as a cargo (not commercial) van.”
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-16-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,620
Posted By Jon in AZ
He mentioned an induction burner, so I’m guessing...

He mentioned an induction burner, so I’m guessing no propane cooktop. That would be too easy!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-10-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Jon in AZ
After I posted I looked up a 2020 Promaster...

After I posted I looked up a 2020 Promaster owner's manual. According to the manual the system can be set to a 0 or 20 minute radio delay.

Interesting. Guess they are protecting the chassis...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-09-2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Jon in AZ
Yes, but will it operate with the key in the ACC...

Yes, but will it operate with the key in the ACC position?

OP indicates his will only operate with the key in the ON position, which means you have to have the engine running. I have never owned...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-06-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Jon in AZ
I'll have to agree. We only use the dash-mounted...

I'll have to agree. We only use the dash-mounted unit when we are driving. For audio and video entertainment when parked, we always use our phones or tablet. Bluetooth speakers are great. The only...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-04-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Jon in AZ
RVs do not have an integrated wiring harness,...

RVs do not have an integrated wiring harness, just circuits going this way and that. I've owned numerous RVs and it seems like there's often something going wrong with the 12V system- loose...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-04-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Jon in AZ
Interesting, Michael. So it can be either way. ...

Interesting, Michael. So it can be either way.

Next question, though, is do you really want to change it? Sometimes I drive the van between trips with the coach system turned off. If the coach...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-04-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,084
Posted By Jon in AZ
Can't speak to all makes, but I'd expect a...

Can't speak to all makes, but I'd expect a dashboard-mounted sound system to run off the chassis battery. That's how it is in my Chevy Roadtrek. I have to turn the key to the ACC position to listen...
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