RE: CONSIDERING A NEW: R/T, or P/W or LTV
Hi TourN,
We have a 2002 LTV Freedom 2a on a Dodge Chassis, not the same unit you inquired about, but it has the electric sofa (not leather though) that converts to twin beds when lowered by connecting with a padded cushion over the wheel well cabinet. There is an option to convert to a queen bed by filling the middle gap with a table top and back cushions from the wheel well seats. We have chosen to use the twin bed option. Each bed is about 28-30 inches wide (foot end), and the driver side bed is 74 or so inches long. The passenger side bed is 2 inches shorter. These measurements will probably vary some with other chassis.
We have found this arrangement to be very satisfactory, and like the ability for one person to get up without disturbing the other. Our sofa was a little too firm for our comfort, and we added a 2" thick foam mattress topper, held in place by a fitted sheet. The sofa opens and closes without disturbing the topper, so it has worked very well for us.
The LTV has been a good unit with good workmanship, and when we have found it necessary to contact LTV with questions or for parts they have been very helpful and prompt.
Bob N
RE: 2500 3500 350 - what is the difference between chasis?
Hi,
The 3500 series vans are 1 ton chassis, and the 2500 series are 3/4 ton. Most fully equipped B's are heavy enough that the one ton chassis is necessary. Even some of those have limited payload with tanks full or partially full, and most of us underestimate the weight of the stuff we carry with us. Many of the B's have had reported drivability problems that are usually associated with weight and weight distribution. We have a LTV on a one ton Dodge chassis, and it is a handfull in a gusty crosswind. A test drive before purchase is essential on whatever you consider.
RE: roadtrek generator
Hi,
Your inquiry about installing a 5000 btu unit calls for a reply. We had a home converted van camper (short wheelbase Ford chassis) and had a 5000 btu unit installed in the back of the tall camper top. Our unit had significantly smaller interior volume than a RT 190, and the a/c was totally inadequate in weather over 80 deg F. I would suggest nothing smaller than 7500-8000 btu in a camper of this size.
RE: Smallest Window A/C Unit
Hi,
We had a home converted camper on a short wheelbase Ford van. We had a 5000 BTU a/c mounted in the tall top, and it was inadequate in hot weather. Our unit was pretty well insulated, and smaller than the average B. I would suggest you not go any smaller than 7500 BTU if you are going to be where the weather is hotter that 75 deg F.
RE: Travel To Alaska (from Florida)
Hi,
We did the Alaska trip from western NC in 1995 in a home converted Ford van---We called it a B-. The trip took us seven and one half weeks, 12000 miles, and we saw most of the things we were interested in. At that time part of the Alcan highway was not paved, and there was a lot of RV traffic, as well as truck traffic. We went up the Alcan, hit Skagway, Valdez, Anchorage, The Kenai peninsula, Denali park, Fairbanks, then came back down the Cassiar highway from Watson Lake to the trans-canada highway. We left in late May, and the weather was good, with moderate temperatures. Allow yourself plenty of time, and don't rush. Many of the roads have areas of frost heave from the tough winters, and these areas can appear suddenly over a hill or around a curve. We saw quite a number of trailers with broken springs. There was no shortage of campgrounds or service facilities, but don't let your fuel tank get too low. It may be a long way to the next service station.
RE: Dump Station At Home Anyone?
Hi,
We live in a small town in NC, and our codes may vary widely from those you deal with. However, we have a simple clean out port with a screw cap in the line just outside our house in the driveway.Very convenient and it works very well as a dump station. Our port was installed because we have limited drop from the house sewer exit to the sewer line in the street, and there is the possibility of blockage. You might investigate this type of access to your sewer line; all it requires is a tee up to the surface with a screw cap.
RE: roadtrek generator
Hi,
Your suggestion of a 5000 btu AC sounds enticing, but it is totally inadequate in hot weather. We had a 5000 btu unit in a home converted van (short wheelbase Ford) with less interior volume than a RT and well insulated, and in air temperatures over mid 80's the unit was not up to the job----we sweltered. Under no circumstances would I consider a unit less than 8000 btu.
