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RE: B OUT WEST #2
OK, Abby checked with the campground and sent me an updated attendees list according to the campground registrations. Click here to see the updated attendees list.
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AsheGuy
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09/02/09 07:20pm |
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RE: B OUT WEST #2
There is a list here but I am not sure all that have registered have posted on this thread so they could be added to the list.
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AsheGuy
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09/02/09 07:39am |
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Two for the Road
This is not exactly a class B story, but sort of in the spirit of a class B. At least it describes the desire to see the good old USA (although at a slightly slower pace) that led us to buy a class B.
Last day to vote for the location of the 2010 RV.net class B rally.
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AsheGuy
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08/31/09 01:23pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: 2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
Ray & Janie, thanks for your comments. That's one of the things good about these forums, i.e. hearing others' views. I would like to comment on the following:
Your new rules talk would stop that. So I say do what you want but if you want only certain people and at certain places make a rally for that. Let the original one be like it has been. It gets bigger as more are finding out.Talk is just what it was and the originator backed off after receiving feedback after making that suggestion. There are no new rules, in fact there are very few rules at all.
I also think each rally is getting too big trying to out do the other. It should be more visit and eat and make friends.I'm not sure where this comes from. I have been involved at some level in the planning of each of the last three rallies and I have never heard any discussion regarding how to outdo any other rally. The content/format of each rally is determined by those that step forward to nominate a rally site and then are free to organize it as they want. The only "rules" that exist are part of the "organizing process" posted on the b-rally.org web site]http://www.b-rally.org. When this was originally posted, comment was solicited and no comments were received.
It was fun but adding disc jockeys and concert or whatever may make someone not nominate as they feel they must out do the last. I think going back to basics and it is also more cost efficient.Disc jockeys, etc. just happen to be things that the last two rally organizers wanted to include. There are no absolute guidelines for rally content. This is made clear in items 6 & 7 in the rally organizing guidelines referenced above and reproduced below.
Item 6
After the next B-rally site has been chosen by a vote on the RV.net CVC forum, the member that nominated the chosen site becomes the primary organizer of the next year's CVC B-rally and shall be the decision maker for all organizing details. This person is free to solicit volunteers to assist on the next B-rally organizing team and for past rallies this has usually resulted in an "official" organizing team of 4-6 members.
Item 7
The only constraints on the organization of the next B-rally is that they not violate any RV.net rules. The primary RV.net rule is that the choice of location for each annual RV.net Class B Rally must be done on the RV.net CVC forum via a balloting process among Class B owners that are members of RV.net.
As I said, I for one appreciate your input and if you have these feelings I am sure there are others that have these kinds of questions also. I hope this post will help to answer them.
The RV.net annual class B rally is a unique activity open to class B RVs only and totally a RV.net class B owner grassroots endeavor.
I continue to help with the RV.net rallies because we enjoy participating and would like to see them continue to be successful for that reason. As Abe said, you can't please all the people all the time and stepping out front to help organize any rally certainly helps one to understand the many view points that people bring to the table. I hope others will continue to step out to nominate future rally sites and bring their own rally organizing perspectives to future rallies if their nominations gain a majority vote for a future rally.
If you haven't voted for the 2010 rally site, time is running short. Vote NOW!
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AsheGuy
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08/29/09 01:52pm |
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RE: So thankful for my B!
I do not agree with the comfort reports that some people are claiming for the Subaru.This is totally off topic but I guess I'll join in. We have had three Subarus and have never had a mechanical problem with any of them and currently have a Forester. Using your apples to oranges comparison (large vehicles to the small Imprezza) I just sold my Jeep Wrangler but our Subarus have all been much more comfortable than it. :) We think Subarus are great vehicles.
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AsheGuy
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08/16/09 04:05pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Van City RV, St Louis
We bought our LTV from Van City in 2005. We made the deal on the phone and Van City flew us to St. Louis to pick up the LTV. No surprises when we picked up the RV, exactly as agreed to with only a commitment via the phone call. We would definitely do business with them again, but we expect the LTV to out live us or at least out live our ability to travel in it. Hopefully that time will be on down the road.
We bought from Van City because it saved us a considerable amount over the best deal we could make in NC.
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AsheGuy
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08/13/09 06:14pm |
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RE: 2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
AsheGuy received a stone tablet with rules when he visited Mount Sinai in his LTV.
- LJZApparently I didn't convey the wrath possibilities. :)
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AsheGuy
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08/09/09 11:45am |
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RE: Overnight Camping in Motel Parking Lot
I did it once when traveling to Alaska with two grandsons. We were in Fargo, ND and stopped at a Holiday Inn Express on the Interstate and asked if we could park overnight in their parking lot. They said yes and volunteered that I could come into the lobby and use their WiFi as well. No room was rented. It's a good marketing ploy as we have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express several times since then when not RVing. :)
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AsheGuy
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07/27/09 05:25pm |
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RE: Best Sprinter conversion?
Make that 154 HP AsheGuy...:B:o Well it would still not be a problem if it was 147 hp. ;)
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AsheGuy
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07/27/09 05:49am |
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RE: check engine light
The check engine light is a very common event and always with the emissions system in my experience. Vacuum hoses haven't been mentioned and the last two I have had (in a Jeep Wrangler) were cracks in vacuum hoses. The age of your vehicle might indicate that possibility. And yes, a loose gas cap can cause it on some vehicles.
Just fixing the problem usually will not reset the light. Either a brief battery disconnect or having a shop reset the light is required.
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AsheGuy
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07/27/09 05:44am |
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RE: Best Sprinter conversion?
I haven't driven the MB Sprinter, but I really wonder whether 154 hp is enough to move that much weight, especially if you live in the mountain west, which we do.Just to repeat what they said, we have 69K miles on ours including many mountain driving miles in the 47 states plus Alaska that we have visited in our LTV and have never had any issue with power of the "147 hp" engine. "Turbo Diesel" renders the hp comparisons meaningless.
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AsheGuy
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07/27/09 05:36am |
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RE: Best Sprinter conversion?
Plan on going to a motorhome dealer "just to look" sometime this week.Always a dangerous thing to do. :)
From a fully satisfied Sprinter owner, I agree that a floor plan that meets the buyer's travel needs is a top priority.
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AsheGuy
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07/26/09 10:18am |
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RE: 2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
TimBut, try going www.b-rally.org and then follow the instructions on how to get back to rv.net and then follow those instructions on how to get back to where we are right now.
NickOr just bookmark the b-rally.org website for information on B rallies. The whole purpose of that site is to make it easier to find information on Class B rallies as it is confusing on RV.net. It has information about all class B rallies (both the annual RV.net Class B rallies and mini-rallies) that are discussed on RV.net and has pointers to their RV.net threads.
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AsheGuy
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07/20/09 07:57am |
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RE: Free Do-it-yourself Mini Camper Conversion
Erik,
Very nice write up. For the purpose you describe, it's a creative low cost mini camper that leaves the van intact for regular use. Thanks for posting.
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AsheGuy
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07/04/09 05:09am |
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RE: Great West Sprinter Van
I think it has the best electric sofa design as it can be moved forward during travel for lots of storage behind and is relatively uncluttered for storage underneath. Their tri-fold does not use the somewhat useless ottomans and backrest bed fillers.Ah, the perfect example of how everything is a trade off in the world of Class B conversions.
I agree with David that the Great West sofa design has a unique (as far as I know) and useful feature of sliding forward for more cargo room in the rear. But like GailS, we use the "ottomans" and find them useful when you have several in the van for dining or playing cards, etc. So one feature has to go and that's why how you plan to use your van is the most important criteria.
We also love our Sprinter and have no complaints with the chassis and we have been quite satisfied with the LTV conversion (based on our travel style and personal preferences).
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AsheGuy
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06/28/09 12:36pm |
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RE: 2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
We finally got Internet service whereby I could put the Iowa nomination on the b-rally.org website.
The B7 site nomination page linked to above also contains a link directly to this RV.net thread so you can get to it easily if you start from the b-rally.org website.
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AsheGuy
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06/13/09 09:49pm |
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RE: 2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
Who's in charge here...or is it anarchy?Well, no one is in charge so I guess it is anarchy. :) Or maybe structured anarchy.
My opinion is that the main things in a nomination are site, date, what the site offers in terms of amenities, attractions nearby, etc. To expect those that nominate sites to go into much detail regarding program/meals before the vote would tend to stifle nominations.
To quote from the process description: "After the next B-rally site has been chosen by a vote on the RV.net CVC forum, the member that nominated the chosen site becomes the primary organizer of the next year's CVC B-rally and shall be the decision maker for all organizing details."
This has worked fine for the recent rallys. So I think the sponsor should give their inclinations as to the kind of rally they would organize but not go into specifics about program or meals. Does that make any sense??
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AsheGuy
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06/03/09 03:46pm |
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RE: 2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
Thanks to Bruce and Teresa for the first site nomination. It has been added to b-rally.org (click on Site Nomination button on left).
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AsheGuy
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06/03/09 08:47am |
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2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 22819097
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AsheGuy
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06/01/09 09:04am |
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2010 Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
The Seventh Annual RV.net Class B Rally (B7)
The Villages at Turning Stone RV Park
Verona, NY
May 21-23, 2010
Registration for B7 will be available beginning October 15, 2009.
Go to the b-rally.org website and click on the Registration button on the left to register.
Use this forum thread for questions or comments regarding B7.
(Updated 10/14/09)
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AsheGuy
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06/01/09 09:04am |
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