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RE: Quick propane question - Intervec Falcon
I think what might be causing the confusion is that in a typical stick house, an oil or gas furnace often also heats the hot water. This does not apply to RV's as I understand it.
On RV's (at least every RV I've owned), the furnace and hot water heater are two different units. They are not connected at all.
And, yes, you will damage the hot water heater if you turn it on without water in the unit as I understand it.
On edit: I see seraphim is all set. I evidently entered this reply a few minutes, uh, hours, too late. :)
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JoeRT04
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11/04/09 05:04pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: New camping van enthusiasts
want2snowbird:
Welcome to our forum. You are thinking along the same lines the my DW and I are.
We have our RT of course. We love it and we love the freedom is gives us. We can go anywhere at anytime. You can't beat it.
But, our long range plan is that next winter, we will have a new TT (to tow with our RT) to use as our south home base (snowbird) in FL. This winter I am going down to FL to look around at places to stay the following year (winter) and also to check different TT models. There is one particular brand I am interested in and will probably make a deal in a few months.
The beauty of this arrangement is that if we are not satisfied with FL, we can simply move the TT to AZ or to another place in FL to snowbird in. We will always keep our stick home here on Cape Cod, MA. The summers here are magnificent. :B
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JoeRT04
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11/04/09 04:53pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Worry about discrimination because of little "B"
We haven't experienced any discrimination in our case. The exact opposite!
Often, other RV types owners have asked us for a tour of our RT. And in turn, I ask for a trade (that they show us theirs.) I am in awe of the big $$$ bus rigs to be honest but it is funny when "they" come over for a chat to check us out. Usually it's the DW that starts the conversation. All in all, we find that a vast majority of campers we meet are courteous and nice people. :)
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JoeRT04
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11/04/09 04:26pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Windows 7 Aero Support
IMO, it is best to get Windows 7 with a new computer rather then upgrading from XP or Vista now. The price of the software will be a better deal (included) with the new machine.
If your present machine is working fine now, stick with it. Over time, you will have to eventually get a new machine anyway.
I like to wait 2 or 3 months to see what the "true" responses from users will be and perhaps the bugs will be ironed out - rather than being influenced all the hype at launch time of new software. This includes any operating system - Windows, Mac or any other brand.
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JoeRT04
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10/30/09 05:15pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Pleasure Way or Roadtrek
My suggestion is to go to dealers of both brands. That may mean going to two different dealers and try the different brands and models out.
Get the salesman out of the rig for 30 minutes to an hour and make believe you are "living" in the B - both the PW & the RT. I gave our salesman a $10 tip to get him out for a while. Don't be bashful. The dealers want your business.
Try the bed, take a short nap. Get on the toilet - is there enough room? We found the aisle shower setup in the RT was best in our case. (We use our shower pretty often - no bumping elbows here...). How does the kitchen galley area feel for the DW? I could go on and on. It really depends on your style.
Both brands are fine products. You will have to really try both units out "hands-on" to get the feel for them. At some point, you will say, "This is the one!" That is what happened in our case. My DW actually made the final choice (my choice too) when she test drove the Chevy vs. the Ford and Sprinter models. She just liked the "feel" of driving the Chevy.
Again, both companies are excellent. It is a matter of personal preference. You will have to do your homework as described above.
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JoeRT04
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10/30/09 04:40pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Post Your 'B' Sightings Here
Here is an Xplorer I found at the local mall. It looks like it's in great shape. I didn't get a chance to take other angle shots of the rig. It seems we have a few Xplorers in our area lately. This one has a blue trim that I haven't seen before. Hmm...
http://gallery.me.com/jstudley/100072/IMG_2165/web.jpg?ver=12568537740001 height=400 width=400
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JoeRT04
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10/29/09 04:07pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Post Your 'B' Sightings Here
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk187/wsfurrie/BofA.jpg height=400 width=400
I have a neighbor who wants to buy that baby! He is a VW camper fan and drove cross country back in the 60's in one. HIs VW was not quite as "used" as this one but pretty close! I wonder if the original version of this camper had the standard canvas pop up roof? :B
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JoeRT04
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10/29/09 03:58pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: A real van mystery. See if you can solve this one.
about 15 gallons( his estimate ) of clear water came gushing out. He said he had never seen anything like it.
15 gallons of clear water is an awful lot of water. That is 15 gallon buckets! Try to imagine that.
I dunno.... I would wait for another big rainstorm, then have the shop do the same thing again and collect the water for you so you can see it. You will have to do the process of elimination. If it isn't rainwater, then target another possible source such as a fresh water tank. I'm not sure if 15 gallons can fit inside the panel area... :h
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JoeRT04
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10/29/09 03:47pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: How do you keep fit on the road?
We walk 3 times a day for a minimum of 30 minutes each time.
Also, we have a Wii console with balance board hooked up to our HD flat screen TV for exercise and "personal training." It's like having your own personal trainer. This works well for us. No bands here - not needed with the Wii.
We are not full timers but follow the above procedure on our trips.
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JoeRT04
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10/28/09 07:00am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Mac or PC laptop?
Macs are the most versatile machines you can buy. You can run both Mac OS and Windows on the same laptop because of the Intel chip.
I would go to an Apple store, ask a lot of questions (have them ready on paper) and make the salespeople work hard for you. Do a lot of hands-on stuff on different laptops there.
Check the Apple Store on their website for store locations.. Type in your zip code in the box on the right of that web page to find your nearest Apple store.
Everyone is different. Both operating systems are fine products. Competition is good. Some people like Windows, others like Macs. For me, it was the viruses and spyware problems on Windows that convinced me to buy a Mac a few years ago. It is still going strong with no problems. I just installed the snow leopard upgrade a few weeks ago. I am impressed.
So, technically, I have two machines in one on my Macbook laptop. :)
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JoeRT04
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10/27/09 05:20pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: No longer a Moderator
My Roadtrek,
Ditto all the above.
I appreciate you keeping our forum to a high level of respect. I think others can agree with me that we have learned a great deal from this forum due to your dedication and enthusiasm.
Have a fine "retirement" and please post your experiences when on the road in the future.
Joe :-)
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JoeRT04
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10/26/09 03:42am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: This One's For You Rodger
My roommate (a mechanic) in college had a Corvair convertible.
It got rear-ended one day on the expressway. Luckily, the engine was in the rear and we got out of it okay. It was a beauty. I liked that Corvair and the Corvair concept. :C
He then got a Dodge van like Rodger has mentioned and put a wood stove in it to keep warm up in the Maine mountains and on ski trips. He also put in a portipotti, portable hand pump sink and a cooler. Oh, a mattress too. This was in the 70's.
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JoeRT04
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10/21/09 05:44pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Power Windows In Your 'B'
OH, I remember this. I saw this a year or two ago? But, Jack, thanks for bringing this up again. I get a laugh out of it every time. This guy has too much time on his hands!
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JoeRT04
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10/20/09 04:56pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: I Gotta Get Outta The House More
I find 'Hitting The Road' (in our 'B') to be an illuminating journey, a journey filled with adventure, freedom, and lack of prediction... :@
Can ya'll relate to this... :h
I can.
We love to surprise each other (our spouse that is) and say, "Wanna go somewhere?"
We just jump in the B and go for an overnighter or sometimes a weekend or in the summer (last summer) cross country for 7 weeks. Last week we went to Foxwoods Resort & Casino in CT and overnighted in our B while enjoying the casino and restaurants. We love the freedom to just "Go." :B
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JoeRT04
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10/20/09 04:43pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Too chicken to winterize...UPDATE
I'll admit it. :S I was "chicken" when we first got our RT in October of 2005. It turned out that the technician who gave us the "run through" on how to run all the appliances, etc was willing to show me how to winterize it. So, right there on the spot after the run through, he winterized the RT, let me watch, and let me ask any questions. That was the nicest thing for him to do. I paid him a $20 tip for doing this for me.
Yes, we used the pink stuff and didn't bother to blow out the system but we did drain all tanks and run the water pump to get all the excess water out first before adding the pink stuff. He suggested that I ALWAYS use the pink stuff. Our RT already has a hot water heater by-pass so it is quite simple.
Now, each October, I do the job myself after looking at the notes I took at that first run through. I takes less than 30 minutes. Priceless! :B
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JoeRT04
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10/19/09 05:46pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Rain Gutter Caulking Replacement on a B
Well, I took another real hard look.
I think it is best that I leave it alone. I think this was an overreaction on my part. The caulking is not lifting in one spot as I originally thought. And, no leakage is evident anywhere in our B.
The fact that Rodger & Charles can't remember any postings on the subject gives me the confidence to leave this be.
This is what happens when you retire and have just a little too much time on your hands. :B
Today is winterizing day. It hit the low 30's this morning.
Thank you all for your timely responses. :)
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JoeRT04
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10/14/09 04:04am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Rain Gutter Caulking Replacement on a B
Thank you Davydd for your response. You are very helpful as usual.
I am looking at different brand caulks at this time. Your example looks like it would be right for the job.
I was wondering if any other chevy or the older dodge B owners out there might have done this job in the past and could give some input? I would appreciate it. At this point I am wondering what I would use to clean the gutter areas after removing the old caulking and to get ready to add the new one.
I looked at my RT a bit more closely and I have come to the conclusion that the old caulk in the gutters is not a bad as I thought. There is no leaking whatsoever. But, I am still thinking about replacing the caulking on the gutters as a preventative measure. Most experts I've talked to say that caulk has a life of 5-8 years and should be replaced within that time period.
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JoeRT04
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10/13/09 05:41pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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Rain Gutter Caulking Replacement on a B
Recently, I "de-oxidized" the roof of my B, using "Protect All" and then gave it a good waxing. It looks fantastic.
I was taking a good look at my caulking in the gutters along the top sides of my RT. It is dirty (no longer white) and looks like it might be "lifting" a bit. It is similar to caulking used in bathrooms around the tub I think. It doesn't look difficult.
Has anyone replaced the caulking on their B?
I know that on the Sprinters, this probably does not need to be done.
I am thinking of taking all the caulking off and replacing it myself. This has to do with the top edge of the B where the fiberglass top meets the steel body.
Does anybody have a recommendation for what brand to use and is it a pretty simple job of removing the old caulking, clean the areas, then replace the caulking?
Our RT is about 5 years old. It seems to me this might the time to do the job.
Or... should I go to a dealer to do the job? (I'm curious how many B'ers have done this job on their own.)
Many thanks in advance for your input. :)
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JoeRT04
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10/12/09 05:28pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Class B experience
I agree as well! We love our class B experience.
We just returned from a 7 week summer cross country trip. We mostly tour. The longest stay at once place was at a NP was for 5 days.
The only difference with jjson775's post is that we DO use the inside "Aisle" shower pretty regularly.
It works beautifully with plenty of room to "move around while showering." :B
Once you the routine, it is a snap to use. (5 minutes to dry at most). When you think about it, it is easier to use the inside RT shower than to:
1. go out of the B, walk to the CG shower in all kinds of weather
2. bring clothes, soaps, etc, to the CG showers
3. Sometimes pay for showers that are inferior to ours, wait in line. etc.
It makes more sense to use to stay in the B for our shower. It really is that easy.
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JoeRT04
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10/12/09 04:30am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: tolls
We drove cross county this summer across the north to California and then back through the south to FL, up the east coast back to MA. We had a fantastic time. We always paid the standard auto 2 axle rate anywhere we went, including the NY Thruway. We came back going over the George Washington bridge. No problem there. Standard rate.
It is my guess that the RT 190 Versatile that we have, looks more like a standard custom van than a camper/MH so... the toll collector(s) didn't question it. Well, one collector did a double take and smiled, but I paid the standard rate.
I purposely did not get the "EZ Pass" so I could confront the toll collectors if need be. There was never a need to, to my surprise. :B
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JoeRT04
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10/11/09 04:34pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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