RE: What is the fuel economy, or UNeconomy, on a "C".
We average 10 - 12 MPG with our 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB that is actually 24 1/2 feet long. It's on the Ford E-450 chassis, and we will have had it since Sept. 2011. We usually travel 65 to 70 on the interstates and often take the scenic routes on state highways and travel the speed limit there. I know there may be doubters out there about this post on the gas mileage we are getting. Maybe we are just lucky and got a great engine or maybe it's my husbands style of driving, but that is what we are getting. Also it may help that we are small in size, 24 1/2 feet, with the bigger Ford engine, E-450, that they use on the larger Class C coaches. We have been from Memphis to Canada, to Louisiana, to South Carolina, through the Smokey Mountains plus many 100 to 400 mile shorter trips. We have been keeping track of the gas mileage along the way. We usually travel with black and gray tanks empty; fresh water at least half full; full refrigerator, pantry, closets, etc.; another words a loaded RV with two people and a 55 pound Basset Hound.
This summer we will put it to the true test on a seven week trip when we head to California, up to Washington, across to Montana, and back home.
RE: Regency dealer location help
I will tell you the Regency is a very well made RV. We have a 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB, and we are super pleased with our coach. Quality built with beautiful fit and finish throughout, and we have toured their awesome factory where attention is paid to every detail in their coaches. Through the years we have owned a Chinook Glacier, a Pleasureway Excel, and a Born Free "BFT" which are all top of the line quality units. The Regency is a much better built unit in our opinion, and we have had no issues with it since our purchase in September 2011. We have traveled in it from Canada to Louisiana, through the Smoky Mountains, down interstates and two lane twisting roads with 10% grades with no problems. Needless to say "We are happy travelers and campers" with our Triple E coach.
As an added note we purchased ours from Van City in St. Louis. They have a "fly and buy" program. It might be worth looking into. I know while we were there a couple had just flown in from Arizona to pick up their new purchase, the day we were picking up ours. The information is on their site on the internet.
http://www.vancityrv.com/
RE: Found this beautiful dog in Monument Valley need help
Understand where you are coming from and it is upsetting. We were at Monument Valley two years ago and also had several loose dogs roaming and foraging in the Gouldings RV Campground. One was a very apparent mother of pups and our camping neighbors were feeding her. She trotted in about 6:30 every morning and sat in the road looking at their camper waiting for the handout. The poor dogs have learned that free meals come with the camping people. As said that is the norm on reservations in the West. We were very careful with our Basset Hound, who travels with us, whenever we took him out for walks. Many of these dogs are not vaccinated or cared for and some even looked mangy. As long as we were in Indian County we were very cautious and checked out the surroundings before taking Bogie out.
RE: Spare Tire a Necessity?
Triple E provides a spare with all their Class C/B+ coaches. Hope we never have to use it, but we carry all tools, jack, etc. needed to change a tire just in case. We like to travel the roads less traveled, which means service help could be hours away. We also have Good Sam Emergency Roadside Service plus AAA that are a phone call away. If you have ever traveled in the western states there is a lot of DEAD cell phone coverage and that phone call for help could be impossible. Also often when help does arrive they may not have the needed spare for your vehicle. This happened to a friend of ours which meant hours of waiting until the service company returned with the correct spare.
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RE: Any B+ Mfgr. Better Than Tripple E?
We have a 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB, and we are super pleased with our coach. Quality built with beautiful fit and finish throughout, and we have toured their awesome factory where attention is paid to every detail in their coaches. Sad to say we didn't get to meet Dean since he was off at an RV show.
Through the years we have owned a Chinook Glacier, a Pleasureway Excel, and a Born Free "BFT" which are all top of the line quality units. The Regency is a much better built unit in our opinion, and we have had no issues with it since our purchase in September 2011. We have traveled in it from Canada to Louisiana, through the Smoky Mountains, down interstates and two lane twisting roads with 10% grades with no problems. Needless to say "We are happy travelers and campers" with our Triple E coach.
RE: Coach House, Born Free, or Leisure Travel Van
I would suggest you go to an RV show or dealer that carries several of the coaches you would be interested in so you could compare and test drive. For instance Van City in St. Louis carries the Leisure Travel Vans, Pleasureways, and smaller 24 foot Triple E Regency's and they have a "fly and drive program". LTV's and the Regency's are both made at the same factory in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada.
We have owned a Born Free "BFT" 22 foot, and a Pleasureway Excel which are good quality units. We now own a 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB and love it. We would have saved a lot of time and money if we had found this coach years ago. Awesome quality, fit and finish, and with lots of interior space with the small slide and Murphy Bed. Wonderful large shower and bath area, easy to drive, and great for touring as well as extended camping. It is "4-season" rated as well.
Just do lots of research and find what fits you and your pocket book!! Good luck!
RE: Need help with stabilizer jacks
We have electric stabilizer jacks on our Regency GT24MB. When you park for the night you level the unit if needed with the lego type leveling blocks, you then put down the stabilizer jacks, and then put out the slide. It's very steady and no rocking at all even with a bouncing Basset Hound at times. We are very pleased with ours.
New video on 2013 Triple E Regency GT24MB
Triple E just emailed us this. We have the 2012 Regency GT24MB and love it. We thought some of you might be interested in seeing this especially if you are interested in cold weather camping. Also what works for cold weather also works for the summer heat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wokDlTy2LHc&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=EEE+%2526+LTV&utm_campaign=649b843807-2013+Regency+GT24&utm_medium=email
RE: Looking for a new quality Class B+ RV.
Yes!! Triple E is alive and doing well. You might want to check out Triple E GT24MB Regency. Van City in St. Louis carries them as well as the Mercedes version made by Leisure Travel Vans. Leisure and Triple E are made by the same manafacturer. Awesome quality in their units. We have a 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB, and we love it. We have had it since Sept. 2011. It is a quality built unit and after a year's travels from Canada to LA, and through TN, AR, MS, SC, NC and the Applachian and Smokey Mountains we have had no problems. My husband is very pleased with the Ford chassis and the power we have on 8% to 10% grades and it's handling on very curvy mountain roads.
We love the Murphy bed, the small slide with u-shaped lounge, and our large dressing area and residential shower. They are made in Winkler, Canada (Manitoba), and we have toured the factory. We were very impressed with the fit, finish, quality, and attention given to small details of all the units coming off the production line. We have owned a Born Free BFT and a Chinook Glacier, and in our opinion the Regency is a better quality built unit. It is pricy but well worth it in our opinion and we have lots of carrying capacity that some of the smaller C's/B+'s don't have and ample storage. It has extra insulation, heated tanks, and dual pane windows and can take the northern winters. It's just another option you might want to consider. Good luck in your search!!
http://www.tripleerv.com/gt24/index.html
RE: Newbie with Dog Show Needs
The manufacturer of Born Free RVs
http://www.bornfreemotorcoach.com/
has a separate business called Dodgen Mobile Technologies and they build speciality RVs. They do units for dog show people with kennels. I know this isn't a Class B Van, but they do make a 20 and 22 foot RVs that are quality built and might be able to come up with something for you. We had a Born Free Built for Two and when we picked it up at the factory a lady was there picking up her unit she had customized for her show dogs. It was very nice.
Here is the link. Once there go under the "Products" tab and bring up "animal speciality". there are pictures of the interiors with kennels.
http://www.dodgenmobiletech.com/
RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Merry Christmas from Bogie the Basset Hound.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/classbgirl/IMG_500pix2012xmas0001.jpg
A little late, but we hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.
Safe travels and an awesome New Year in 2013.
RE: Coach House question
You might want to check out Triple E Regencys. Van City in St. Louis carries them as well as the Mercedes version made by Leisure Travel Vans. Leisure and Triple E are made by the same manafacturer. Awesome quality in their units.
We have a 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB, and we love it. We have had it since Sept. 2011. It is a quality built unit and after a year's travels from Canada to LA, and through TN, AR, MS, SC, NC and the Applachian and Smokey Mountains we have had no problems. My husband is very pleased with the Ford chassis and the power we have on 8% to 10% grades and it's handling on very curvy mountain roads. We love the Murphy bed, the small slide with u-shaped lounge, and our large dressing area and residential shower. They are made in Winkler, Canada (Manitoba) and we have toured the factory. We were very impressed with the fit, finish, quality, and attention given to small details of all the units coming off the production line. We have owned a Born Free BFT and a Chinook Glacier, and in our opinion the Regency is a better quality built unit.
It is pricy but well worth it in our opinion and we have lots of carrying capacity that some of the smaller C's/B+'s don't have and ample storage. It has extra insulation, heated tanks, and dual pane windows and can take the northern winters. It's just another option you might want to consider. Good luck in your search!!
RE: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I'm so sorry about Dash. It's so tough having to make that decision, "been there, done that" several times, and it's gut wrenching. Dash was so lucky to have had such a wonderful life with you. I know he will be missed, but he will always be in your heart.
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you,
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
~~Unknown~~
RE: North Rim Grand Canyon
Two years ago we stayed at Kanab, Utah at the Kanab RV Corral while we visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It's a beautiful drive from there to the North Rim, about 50 miles if I remember correctly. We were very impressed with the facilities and the very clean restrooms/bath house. If you need hookups, especially in the hot summer, it's a very nice spot to stay. They have a nice web site with beautiful pictures of all the parks within 100 mile radius of their campground.
http://www.kanabrvcorral.com/
RE: Regency class C MH
We have a 2012 Triple E Regency GT24MB, and we love it. It is a quality built unit and after a year's travels from Canada to LA, and through TN, AR, MS, SC, NC and the Applachian and Smokey Mountains we have had no problems. My husband is very pleased with the Ford chassis and the power we have on 8% to 10% grades and it's handling on very curvy mountain roads. We love the Murphy bed, the small slide with u-shaped lounge, and our large dressing area and residential shower.
They are made in Winkler, Canada (Manitoba) and we have toured the factory. We were very impressed with the fit, finish, quality, and attention given to small details of all the units coming off the production line. We have owned a Born Free BFT and a Chinook Glacier, and in our opinion the Regency is a better quality built unit.
RE: "Pursuit" Pleasure-Way enters the small Class C market.
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With an estimated 13 -15 miles per gallon highway, the Pursuit is fuel efficient and easy to drive. Fully loaded, it retails for $103,870.00 USD / CAD.
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Copied from the press release which in on the B+ section of the forum. It has been closed but you can still read the release.
RE: The Dog Days of Summer (lets see them)
Bogie takes time to smell the flowers.
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