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Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-23-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,614
Posted By mikes47
I used my 24' Sprinter ARV as a daily driver for...

I used my 24' Sprinter ARV as a daily driver for the commute to work for 3 years. Just take 2 slots in the parking lot or back into a spot on the edge and let the rear hang over the curb.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-25-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,160
Posted By mikes47
Suction cup handle?

Could you mount one of these somewhere?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=suction+cup+handles&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-18-2020, 11:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 37,922
Posted By mikes47
Clarification

I wouldn't tow behind my "B" for camping or recreational purposes. However, I have towed a rented trailer from one side of the state to the other to deliver some furniture to my son. I might also...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-29-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,352
Posted By mikes47
Another advantage of the "B": driveway camping...

Another advantage of the "B": driveway camping ("mooch-docking") at friends and relatives homes. Beats a hotel/motel every time!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-15-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 26,408
Posted By mikes47
You do nobody any favor by leaving. You are a...

You do nobody any favor by leaving. You are a potential risk and should stay home. The mask is a fig-leaf ... you know you are a health hazard. Stay home.
Forum: B+ General Discussion 11-14-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,712
Posted By mikes47
My two cents: if given the option of lithium...

My two cents: if given the option of lithium batteries and/or solar ... go for the most lithium you can afford and skip the solar. Solar might be good for the south and south-west but other parts...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,265
Posted By mikes47
I would go with the folding double doors. Many...

I would go with the folding double doors. Many good reasons in other posts.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-23-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,951
Posted By mikes47
I would think that if you have removed the seats,...

I would think that if you have removed the seats, you are in the clear even if your particular van is included in the group. No one can sit in your seats - they aren't there. No safety issue.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 06-23-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,737
Posted By mikes47
If you haven't rented a B class RV yet, please do...

If you haven't rented a B class RV yet, please do so. It can be a bit pricey, but it is well worth the investment. That's the only way to be sure you can live with each other in the confines of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By mikes47
I agree. I just had my 10k service done there. ...

I agree. I just had my 10k service done there.

Mike
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-29-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By mikes47
I use Hoekstra in Troy, MI. Call and speak to...

I use Hoekstra in Troy, MI. Call and speak to Jake Oliver. They have done warranty work for my sprinter motor home.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,539
Posted By mikes47
Have you considered "topping off" the battery...

Have you considered "topping off" the battery before going to bed by running that underhood generator a while prior to turning in for the night?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-28-2018, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,893
Posted By mikes47
I'm not familiar with Heaters4you.com ......

I'm not familiar with Heaters4you.com ... however, I note that it is an international marketer. Check out this US distributor: https://rixens.com/products-services/sprinter-class-b-and-c-rv/

Mike
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-20-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,912
Posted By mikes47
Interblog: For us it was the same time-frame,...

Interblog: For us it was the same time-frame, and the same results! Happy coincidences! Mike
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,433
Posted By mikes47
I use my 24 ft Sprinter as my daily driver. Mall...

I use my 24 ft Sprinter as my daily driver. Mall parking lots generally have "H" shaped slots where cars are expected to park hood-to-hood or behind each other I take both of those spaces. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-29-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,944
Posted By mikes47
Bret, you are not alone. Check out Chuck...

Bret, you are not alone. Check out Chuck Woodbury's editorial:
Soapbox: RV industry continues to disappoint - RV Travel (https://rvtravel.com/soapbox843/)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-20-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 22,957
Posted By mikes47
I agree, this is a feature that is "Really Nice...

I agree, this is a feature that is "Really Nice To Have"; but not critical. We don't have a RoadTrek so our configuration uses different labels, but we do have 600 AH of Lithium as well as the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-15-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,829
Posted By mikes47
FWIW, back in September of 2014, we rented a...

FWIW, back in September of 2014, we rented a RoadTrek from A&S RV of Auburn Hills, MI for 3 days: $350 per day and total 300 miles allowance. PLUS $75 if we wanted to use the awning. They tacked...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-07-2018, 01:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,403
Posted By mikes47
Speaking of the Truma, Espar is another...

Speaking of the Truma, Espar is another heating/hot-water technology solution that uses diesel fuel and/or electricity instead of propane.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-06-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,403
Posted By mikes47
Another problem that has been addressed by...

Another problem that has been addressed by technology is the problem of limited energy storage and the technological solution has been the introduction of LED lighting. I'm not sure whether...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-06-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,403
Posted By mikes47
Agreed. However, the VB-Air Suspension website...

Agreed. However, the VB-Air Suspension website also includes this about driveability:
Motorhome
Camper
As a motorhome owner, you probably know the feeling of intense crosswinds while driving your...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-06-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,403
Posted By mikes47
Would the problem of sway and buffeting caused by...

Would the problem of sway and buffeting caused by semi-truck "wash" and/or side-winds now addressed by the technology of VB Air Suspension qualify?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-30-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,298
Posted By mikes47
Pam and I had never owned an RV nor camped so it...

Pam and I had never owned an RV nor camped so it was a surprise to both of us when we (eventually) concurred that getting an RV would be a good idea. (Thank you, Badlands NP). Imagine that -- Mike...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-08-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,978
Posted By mikes47
I just got a letter from Kidde advising me of the...

I just got a letter from Kidde advising me of the recall. But that may because the unit I have in my "B" is a replacement from a 2015 recall. They were confirming that the replacement was also now...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-28-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,225
Posted By mikes47
I agree that it does sound like a recipe for loss...

I agree that it does sound like a recipe for loss of friends. On the other hand, the arrangement does work for things like airplanes. So, I guess it depends on the nature of the friendship.
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