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RE: B's are really too cramped,
Had a TC, have a B.
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CSG
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12/31/09 09:35am |
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RE: Any feedback about Advanced 4x4 in SLC?
Ah, OK. I think my van converted would be suitable for the kind of stuff you've described as that's all I do too. I'm not a rock crawler and I don't take many jeep roads in my pickup, just similar to what you describe you do.
My question has to do with the reputation of advanced 4x4 out of SLC and if anyone has experience with them.
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CSG
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11/29/09 10:58pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Heat for a class B with no electric ?
Living in Idaho and extending my camping as far as I can, I find the solution is knowing how to dress for cold weather while you're out of bed and a proper sleeping bag while in bed. For cold weather camping I use a Coleman -5 degree rectangular bag that's 40" wide and quite toasty. During warmer weather, I use my Marmot semi-rectangular summer weight bag unzipped as a comforter. While I have a propane furnace built into my rig, I'd thing one of the Coleman or, better yet, Mr. Buddy heaters would be fine for before bed and when you first get up. I would not run them all night, vent window open or not.
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CSG
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11/28/09 12:10pm |
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RE: Any feedback about Advanced 4x4 in SLC?
I imagine it would as capable if not more so. The Traverse is built on a Ford truck/van chassis. It's 3 feet shorter than my truck. Would you not say that Sportsmobile vans are as capable as the standard 4x4 Ford/GM pickups for off-road?
I spoke with PW about whether they thought the Traverse could handle the added strain of 4x4 driving and they didn't see any issues. Don't know what other small 4x4 RV's you've had but there are a lot of converted 4x4 vans with basic RV amenities that are used in far more aggressive circumstances than I would expect to use mine. My truck is a part time 4x4 with push button high/low and open differentials.
I certainly imagine this van would be more capable off-road than a Tiger considering the simpler systems, body on frame design, etc. (although I'd rather have the Tiger for it's additional features, wet bath, space, etc.).
What am I missing?
BTW, 4x4 "light", whatever that means, would be a lot better for my type of traveling than none at all. I'm not interested in trail running or "wheeling" but many roads out here in the west benefit from 4x4 especially in off weather.
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CSG
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11/28/09 11:47am |
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RE: Any feedback about Advanced 4x4 in SLC?
I've been a member of the Expo forum for awhile and asked there too. Different crowd than here but it never hurts to ask around.
I'd love a Tiger but not at those prices. This is a personal rig so I have to be somewhat sensitive to how much I spend. The Tiger concept is about perfect but I already own the PW Traverse and would love to make it as capable as my 4x4 pickup.
I ain't doing the work myself and after talking to the only shop in town that does 4x4 mods, neither are they.
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CSG
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11/28/09 10:02am |
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Any feedback about Advanced 4x4 in SLC?
They've been in business for 36 years and done (per their site) 10k 4x4 conversions including some Pleasure Way Traverses like mine. The only thing I don't like about my van is that it's not 4x4 and limits me to where I can travel. Runs about $10k for a conversion which seems to be about the going rate.
The advantage to me is that they are close by but I'd never heard of them until today when I came across a 4x4 Traverse for sale they had done in the past.
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CSG
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11/27/09 07:29pm |
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RE: RVing in Mexico - which van has good ground clearance?
My Pleasure Way Traverse has just under 8.5". I suppose a guy could lift one a bit and put some larger tires on it to gain another inch or so of clearance. Otherwise, like burlmart points out, you'd want to go to a Sportsmobile or do a 4x4 conversion. I've considered it on my van but I'm not handy and it would cost me $8-12k to do. Just too spendy for me.
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CSG
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11/24/09 05:55pm |
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RE: power sofa v dinette bed in RT 210 P
While I've not owned either of these models I have looked at both extensively and the power sofa is FAR more comfortable to sit on. The twin beds are not at all comfortable as the cushion back is not ergonomically designed IMO. For sleeping it would probably be less of an issue. My Traverse has a sofa and it's pretty comfy but I think RT's sofas are better than PW's from a comfort POV.
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CSG
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11/13/09 11:15am |
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RE: Too Many Campers
I try to avoid summer travel when I can but out here in Idaho there are many places wide open to boondock in peace and quiet.
I'm not a campground/rv park person either but do stay in one on occasion to use their facilities.
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CSG
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08/26/09 08:17am |
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RE: Mounting a Fantastic Fan in a PW Traverse fiberglass poptop
That's very nice but I'm not a guy who does that stuff and there are ribs on the Traverse top. I would have to have it done by someone and my local RV shop (that services my Nash) said no way they'd touch it.
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CSG
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08/13/09 02:39am |
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Mounting a Fantastic Fan in a PW Traverse fiberglass poptop
Scares me to death to have this done but the van could definitely use this. There are no holes for a vent (or a fan) so it would have to be cut into the after-market made pop-top. I talked to Phil about this awhile ago and he told me he knew of people who had done it but I got the sense that PW didn't like the idea of their top being cut into.
Anyone have first hand experience with this??
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CSG
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08/11/09 10:35pm |
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RE: New PW Lexor RD enclosed bath? Who knew?!?
SoCal, that's what we did on the Traverse. My wife sewed a lining in that adds a bit of insulation but also blocks out the light. That should be standard not something one needs to do after market. The RT folks on the new models use a suede cloth type of material that has better light blocking characteristics.
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CSG
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08/10/09 07:44pm |
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RE: New PW Lexor RD enclosed bath? Who knew?!?
Have you seen the PW curtains? They're far flimsier and transparent and use the same type of tracks. IMO, both should be using day/night blinds at these prices.
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CSG
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08/10/09 09:19am |
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RE: Class B's that will fit in a garage.
While a porta-potti works fine, something to consider if you're not traveling solo is that you use the facility right in the middle of the living area on a Traverse. No privacy. Want a genset? Be prepared to haul one inside or on a Hitch-Haul.
Understand, these things are not problems, just differences in what you're used to. I'm looking at upgrading to something a bit more refined but I don't have the parking issues you do.
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CSG
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08/09/09 09:52pm |
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RE: Roadtrek closed again?
I just spoke to Raymond at Van City RV about ordering a RT 190P and he called me back after speaking to them and gave me a guesstimate of about 4 weeks. So I guess they're still in business.
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CSG
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08/09/09 09:39pm |
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RE: Class B's that will fit in a garage.
I've got a Traverse and while it's garageable, it's a loooooooong way from an Excel regarding comfort.
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CSG
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08/09/09 06:58pm |
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RE: Pleasureway love
The Excel is a beautiful layout. Very open feeling. It's too bad they decided to use the Ford chassis instead of the Chevy or not offer the option of both. I don't find my Ford based Traverse too bad but it's much lighter weight and drives OK without needing mods. The real problem with the Ford on all the Ford based RV's is that tiny tunnel for the passenger's legs. My wife hates it.
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CSG
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08/08/09 10:16am |
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RE: 2010 Roadtrek 190P pics
The problem with the Lexor closed bath as I found out is that you bang your head against the molded wall that sticks out right to the toilet and makes the bathroom totally unusable for all but midgets. When you're on the pot you have to cock your head to the side in order to not have it pressed against the wall. RT's is a far better execution of that concept regardless of the pros and cons of other areas between the brands. I'm 6' and about 180#.
BTW, other than the bath and not liking the small sofa bed in the PW, the layout is very attractive but on this closed bath concept on the Chevy chassis, the RT is better executed.
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CSG
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08/08/09 10:07am |
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RE: 2010 Roadtrek 190P pics
That's the model that made me take a whole new look at RT.
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CSG
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08/07/09 07:24pm |
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RE: New PW Lexor RD enclosed bath? Who knew?!?
Well, if I were to buy a new rig right now, it would be the RT 190P enclosed bath. I'm not sure I liked any of the PW's over the RT's which really floored me considering how much I like my Traverse. No question that PW does a better looking interior but the RT, for me, has far more comfortable sofa beds and curtains.
Thank God they're both in business still so we can hash these things over. ;)
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CSG
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08/06/09 08:53pm |
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