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RE: Rear Sofa/Bed
After about 50 nights we had to add some padding. After almost 200 nights I recently added some memory foam to the seat portion. Generally we have been comfortable especially with the added foam.
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REK1
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12/14/09 11:17pm |
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RE: DOES SIZE MATTER
I agree that the sleeping /bed configuration and size will be the most important consideration. Ease of parking would also be a big consideration for me when deciding between a 190 and a 210 or RS for that matter. Available street parking for the larger rigs is often very limited in larger metro areas. I don't believe anyone has mentioned the available optional wardrobe and armoire for the 190 and 210. These cabinets will increase the amount of storage tremendously. The secondary seating is useless for many travelers. We've never used our secondary seats and with the extra cabinets we never run out of storage space. The claustrophobic aspect is real for many "B"er's. You really need to get the feel and visualize each design in person and see how it will affect you.
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REK1
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12/13/09 10:24am |
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RE: Photo thread of Sunrise or Sunset from a "B"
Yesterday from driverside window at Pismo Beach
http://i50.tinypic.com/idvpro.jpg width=300
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REK1
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11/27/09 09:51am |
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RE: Class B campsite hook up question
We too rarely hook up to city water at campgrounds for all the above reasons.
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REK1
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11/19/09 10:46pm |
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RE: Tank drain hose ideas for a roadtrek
Check with a Roadtrek dealer. It may still be covered under warranty since they had so many failures. Our 2006 RS's was last year. We too cut off the tips of the valve handle.
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REK1
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11/06/09 09:07am |
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RE: No longer a Moderator
Rodger, You have been a great leader! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this forum. I personally, as so many, have learned so much because of your knowledge and great ability to keep people on track with all the gentleness of a cattle prod. :) Good luck with your future endeavours, Ron
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REK1
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11/02/09 08:33am |
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RE: Class B experience
Jim, Our experiences have been very similar. We just got back from a 6 week cross country trip. We traveled about 10,400 miles from San Jose to Quebec, down through New England, over to San Antonio, up to El Paso where we crossed the border into Mexico, over to Palm Springs and then home. We have spent over 200 nights in our RT/RS since we got it almost 3 years ago. We have about 42,000 miles on it and average about 21 miles to the gallon of diesel. We use it more as a touring vehicle than a camping vehicle. Other than a few minor matters covered under warranty, we too have had a very good record of not having problems. After coming full circle, using a small tent, large tent, truck camper, small 5th wheel and then camping in a tent for many years again, this has been the best experience we have ever had with a RV/camping vehicle. Even my wife who was very reluctant to jump into this endeavor admits it is a lot easier staying in our rig at a campground, Walmart, or relatives house with our dog than staying in a hotel/motel. Yes, showers our problematic, but we work around it without using our onboard shower (campgrounds, sponge baths, etc.). The 'B' life is truly our way to go. It works for us.
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REK1
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10/11/09 11:07pm |
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RE: tolls
We just got back from a cross country trip through northern Canada and New England down through DC. We paid what I thought were reasonable tolls for our RT/RS until the portion of I95 between Philadelphia and the turn off for DC. It cost $11 when we got to the toll booth because of our weight and then when we made a wrong turn and had to take a bridge to get back on track we had to pay another $18. What a costly 29 minutes. Boy was I in toll shock!!
PS: The rest of the 10,400 mile trip went without a hitch and was the best 6 weeks of my life...
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REK1
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10/11/09 09:25am |
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2006 Roadtrek over sink galley light
Anyone know how to remove the lens cover over the sink galley light on a 2006 RS. I have figured out the center isle cover (it slides off) but can't seem to remove the sink/galley cover and also the one that is over the 2nd row seating on the driver side. Thanks Ron
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REK1
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09/17/09 08:40pm |
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RE: Installing a Roof Window
Well? Like a good book or movie, I gotta know what happened at the end....
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REK1
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08/01/09 10:15pm |
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RE: traveling New England in a B
We will be making a cross country trip in late August to early October to New England in our B. Being a Sprinter and 22 feet long are there going to be particular travel problems for us? We will be traveling with our Australian Shepherd and do not like to leave her behind and alone in the van. Are there a lot of outside dog friendly types of things to see and do? In September, with kids back in school how difficult will it be in getting a camp site in campgrounds? Need reservations? Boondocking opportunities? We are trying to keep it a fairly loose itinerary. Thanks, Ron
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REK1
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07/20/09 09:26am |
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RE: Great B accessories but never use
We also carry a propane camp stove, propane catalytic heater and propane lamp to go with our propane BBQ that we never use because we tour more than camp.
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REK1
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07/13/09 12:11am |
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RE: Great B accessories but never use
Leveling lego type blocks...used once, but am sure we'll need them again some time. Oh yes we haven't used our blocks in over a year....
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REK1
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07/08/09 11:00am |
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RE: Great B accessories but never use
Oh yes, we have a BBQ that has yet to be used because we do a lot of pre-trip cooking and microwave warm-ups. Some day....
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REK1
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07/08/09 10:26am |
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Great B accessories but never use
Responding to an earlier post regarding covers for a B made me wonder what accessories we have purchased for our B's but wind up never using them? For me it is a Sunbrella cover and a Fiamma screen room which we don't use because of our style of travel (lots of short stays).
We also very rarely use a 12 volt lap blanket, 120 volt electric blanket, and some cup holders.
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REK1
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07/08/09 09:38am |
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RE: Inverter/Electrical Issue......2006 Roadtrek 190P
I had a similar issue with our 750 watt inverter about a year after we bought our 2006/2007 RS. It was determined to be a faulty inverter. Luckily for us our dealer switched it out with a new one replaced under warranty.
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REK1
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07/08/09 09:07am |
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RE: Roadtrek Custom Cover
We bought a cover from the dealer. Still sitting in the box. Same for us and our RS. We spent over $700 for a real nice custom Sunbrella type one but we use our vehicle so much it dosen't make sense to take the time to cover it. We keep it covered by one of those portable garage canopy covers. Ron
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REK1
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07/07/09 10:20am |
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Email from RT re coffee maker recall
I got this yesterday.
Greetings,
You have received this notification because our records indicate that you are the registered owner of a Roadtrek vehicle that was sold with a Black & Decker® coffeemaker that may be affected by the following recall information. It is not necessary to reply to this notification.
Please review attached letter regarding Applica Comsumer Products Inc. recalling Black & Decker® Coffeemakers Due to a possible burn hazard. Information regarding how to proceed is contained in the document. For your convenience we have included the internet links from the document here as well.
Applica's Recalls page: http://www.acprecall.com/
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comissions Website page regarding this recall: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09252.html
Regards,
Peter Lange
Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc.
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REK1
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06/26/09 08:51am |
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RE: California/Oregon Dealer Recommendation?
McMahon's in Scott's Valley between San Jose and Santa Cruz treated us well and has many different B's including being an authorized Roadtrek dealer. Jim Eberhardt was our sales person and was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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REK1
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06/19/09 12:05am |
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RE: RT RS Adventurous front beds - anyone have or try?
We got just about every option with ours except for the folding mattresses. We don't use the middle two seats. We have the armoire and wardrobe and never take them out. Ron
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REK1
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06/07/09 02:04pm |
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