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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-05-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 336,775
Posted By riplips
Travato Battery Replacement

Travato Owners,

I have a '16 59G. the batteries will no longer hold a charge as i let them go too many times. Mine has 2 group 31 batteries.

Does anyone have any tutorials, advice,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-01-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 28,830
Posted By riplips
+2 My use case is the same with 59G. ...

+2

My use case is the same with 59G.

Energy is rarely an issue in 30k miles.

3 of us n the travato G for those miles, and the word cramped has not come up.

do not discount separate...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,938
Posted By riplips
I did as much. its just such cheap crap plastic...

I did as much. its just such cheap crap plastic its not even funny.

I am just prolonging the inevitable.

While i am at it I am gong to make some mods
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,938
Posted By riplips
Thank you. got a hold of Dometic. They told...

Thank you.

got a hold of Dometic. They told me the only replacement for that door is to buy another full door assemble.

I am going to try to avoid that

Dometic customer service is a 5/10
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,938
Posted By riplips
need help with Dometic fridge in travato

Fellow B vanners...

I have a 16 travato G

The upper hinge in the Dometic 3 way fridge is made of Plactic.

It has failed.

the dometic website is not functioning.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-16-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,133
Posted By riplips
Europe gets all of the best stuff

https://www.fiatcamper.com/en/product/fiat-ducato-camper-van
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-04-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,956
Posted By riplips
winnebago has all the electrical drawings: ...

winnebago has all the electrical drawings:

https://winnebagoind.com/diagram/Wiring.htm
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-04-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,956
Posted By riplips
This generation of travatos had a recal on the...

This generation of travatos had a recal on the Transfer switch related to the torquing of the lugs on the AC power.

A lot of owners reports burnt connections, switch failures, etc.

I replaced...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 08-02-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,865
Posted By riplips
Breckenridge, CO

The nicest campground in Breckenridge has a covenant with seasonal renters that does not allow Class Bs. we were turned away at the door in our 16 Travato.

Its the only one i have seen, but it...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-31-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 336,775
Posted By riplips
We love the Fiamma rack and feel the same about...

We love the Fiamma rack and feel the same about the WGO OEM replacement.

At any given time, I have $10k in mountain bikes on me Fiamma rack. They are High and out of the way of Trouble.

The...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 28,534
Posted By riplips
very interested

We are very interested!! Ill likely head to Asheville for the weekend just to see this.

We have been super pleased with our Travato save for a few typical RV problems.

I would trade a bit of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-14-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,226
Posted By riplips
Nail on the head

Thank you!! I have been saying this all along!

The last thing I want in a van is super complicated technology that I cant fix myself.

No place in the back country for unreliable crap that...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 336,775
Posted By riplips
ARVs are legit. They say they pick the interior...

ARVs are legit. They say they pick the interior finishes not for fanciness (word?), but for durability. Can't say I disagree.

That said I still think I would be more particular of my behavior in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 336,775
Posted By riplips
Yes, 10/10 would buy adventure sprinter, but...

Yes, 10/10 would buy adventure sprinter, but there are not as many of us as we would like to think...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 336,775
Posted By riplips
Boondocking has degrees

I am pleased 59G owner (16)

21,000 Miles of mostly off the grid camping with a 3 year old.

The limiting factor for us is water and black tank, but we are straight up camping...

We use...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-16-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 217,371
Posted By riplips
I would be all over a front dinette solution like...

I would be all over a front dinette solution like that.

The front bed in the Travato G is really not bad at all and only a slight pain in the a$$...

Elegant? No, but super functional.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-14-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,927
Posted By riplips
Yeah, the 70A can do it, and I like the 4wd...

Yeah, the 70A can do it, and I like the 4wd option, but we found the space in the travato worked really well for us. The sideways seating in the 70A is a bit funky IMHO

I never thought i'd say...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-13-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,927
Posted By riplips
I use cam straps to secure them to the murphy...

I use cam straps to secure them to the murphy bed. no issues, no drilling.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-13-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,927
Posted By riplips
As far as I know, the 59 G is the only Class b...

As far as I know, the 59 G is the only Class b that can handle 4 passengers and sleep 4 in reasonable comfort.

My family of 3 can do a month no problem.
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 09-01-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,196
Posted By riplips
That's a really cool design. I bet it has limited...

That's a really cool design. I bet it has limited appeal for the American market.

It would work well for my family though.

I bet it cost a fortune new...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-10-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 28,534
Posted By riplips
Agree, propane cook top would be great. I don't...

Agree, propane cook top would be great. I don't need 400AH of batteries. 200 would be fine.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-08-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,559
Posted By riplips
I was told my link was bad: Wiring Diagrams...

I was told my link was bad:

Wiring Diagrams (https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/Wiring.htm)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-08-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,559
Posted By riplips
Drawings

w.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2015/15_259g_wire.htm

There are several of us experiencing this issue.

The above resource site will show the location of the DC switch gear.

I have replace the 50...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-26-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,026
Posted By riplips
Really excellent mod. Not for the novice, but...

Really excellent mod. Not for the novice, but well done and documented.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-22-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,541
Posted By riplips
Thanks. Pricing is just slightly higher than my...

Thanks. Pricing is just slightly higher than my 16 travato with all options. Less than I would have expected.

There is the convenience factor which was a deal killer for me a year ago, but I'm...
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