Mr Goate
Berkeley, California
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Let the DW take one for a quick spin; think the ease of maneuverability alone would garner a consenting nod. Another plus - virtually no prep, planning or forethought necessary; with a "B" you just grab the keys and go anywhere you want, for as long as you want - and then go somewhere else...
Oh yeah, no toad factor either...
Mr. Goate in Sunny California 
'05 Airstream Interstate
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sammie14
California
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rbrogan wrote:I like all the great comments, they make since to me. Thank you all. Now the hard part will be convincing the DW.. I also need to check with my city and see if I can park a 'B' in my driveway. My class ;A' is stored year round but I can park in drive from Apr 1st to Oct 30th.
I know of one instance where the HOA frowned on the couple parking their B in their driveway.
So, they removed all decals and it's now accepted as a van. 
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rvdriverca
B.C. Canada
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We sold the 35' diesel pusher, the Astro van, now all we have to drive is a 2006 22' Sprinter Pleasure-way. In the first year we drove it 30,000 miles at about 18 to 21 mpg. This is not a trouble free vehicle and there a # of visits to dealers. One time we had to drive 200 miles at 25-30 mph looking for a dealer and could not get service until 2 day's latter. Because of this I would not get a Sprinter again. It is also very expensive to service although done every 10,000 miles. There is storage space inside the van, just right for 2 people, sleeping is good, one has to get used to a smaller space. But all we have now is just the one vehicle, large savings
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LVJJJ
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sammie14 wrote:rbrogan wrote:I like all the great comments, they make since to me. Thank you all. Now the hard part will be convincing the DW.. I also need to check with my city and see if I can park a 'B' in my driveway. My class ;A' is stored year round but I can park in drive from Apr 1st to Oct 30th.
I know of one instance where the HOA frowned on the couple parking their B in their driveway.
So, they removed all decals and it's now accepted as a van.
We downsized from a Suburban-30' TT to a B (RT 170) in '05, shoulda done it years earlier. We were living in a condo in Las Vegas at the time which did not permit motorhomes. We liked roadtrek cause it was based on a Chevy, and we felt it was the best built, best handling and best looking rig out there. At first, we were worried how we were going to cover up the RT decals until we took delivery. Our dealer just pealed the decals off and no one at our condo EVER said anything or even suspected it was a motorhome. Most people just said, nice van! Now, explaining what the vehicle is to an insurance company is another thing.
1965 CHEVY VAN, 292 "Big Block 6"
2005 ROADTREK 170 ('05 CHEVY VAN)
2006 RAINIER 20' TT
2008 HHR
L(Larry)V(Vicki)J(Jennifer)J(Jesse)J(Jason)
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Br-
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We downsized from a B+ to a Pleasure-way Excel-TS and have found enough storage space for what we use and need. The smaller living area took a little getting used to, but we adapted and find it very comfortable. Very easy to drive and park anywhere. Glad we did it.
Have you and your wife gone to a dealer to see a B? Best thing is to spend some time sitting in one, move around. The smaller space can feel like a "closet" to some, but I think you'll find the B's are a great little vehicle.
Bruce & Sue
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rbrogan
Perrysburg, Ohio
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Br- wrote:We downsized from a B+ to a Pleasure-way Excel-TS and have found enough storage space for what we use and need. The smaller living area took a little getting used to, but we adapted and find it very comfortable. Very easy to drive and park anywhere. Glad we did it.
Have you and your wife gone to a dealer to see a B? Best thing is to spend some time sitting in one, move around. The smaller space can feel like a "closet" to some, but I think you'll find the B's are a great little vehicle.
Yes I plan on starting to make some visits next week. May go down to Troy to Aborgast rv, seems like B dealers are kind of spread out
 Rbrogan@hotmail.com
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SHADOWMCPD
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Hi,
Why not just keep the Class A for long extended trips to CGs and pick up and use a Class B as a second vehicle / daily driver.
You would have the best of both worlds.
You will find however that the Class B will soon far outweigh the negatives of little storage, with the positive already mentions by others in that it is a perfect vehicle for in town small area driving and much more useful and usable as a mini condo on wheels.
The problem with downsizing is that you will feel a little confined.
If you put it in perspective and think of the Class B like a sail boat you will soon get the hang of two people in a small area and develop a routine moving around and taking turns in who goes first into the isle.
Good luck and let us know what you decide, who knows the hardest part might just turn out to be on which forum you post!!
P.S. Since class B's are not usually recognized as true Motorhomes (which are seen as big boxes on wheels) instead because of the van appearance, they are mostly overlooked when RV restriction happy associations go huntin'
Fred S
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rbrogan
Perrysburg, Ohio
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Why not just keep the Class A for long extended trips to CGs and pick up and use a Class B as a second vehicle / daily driver.
You would have the best of both worlds
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Believe me if I could afford to do that I would lol
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KHJPHOTO
San Luis Obispo, CA & Lancaster, PA
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I have a Pleasure Way TS and love it! Travel often between PA and CA; got tired of putting up with TSA
As a photograper I enjoy the treck to and from. If I need to b in CA or back to PA it can be done with comfort and ease in under three days - but much more fun to take a month!
Use it as a "daily" driver as well; but most often use the motorcycle instead. When driving the PW able to park it anywhere you can park a Mini Cooper....kinda.
Mileage is a true 22+ MPG.
Storage: Since I travel to CA I bought a "RV RAXX" . Take a look at the their web site. Great rack AND allows you to connect a 3500 pound trailer should you need to. I plan on towing a 6x10 enclosed trailer soon to haul the motorcycle. Gotta get out of the "East" at Winter to ride the southern deserts.
"B" the best way to go.
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thataway
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We have both--and enjoy both. For the long cross country trips--the A is better for us--and we tow a Honda Pilot as a toad. I use the B more than the two of us--and mostly for "stealth" camping visiting my children and grandchildren. It works much better for that than the A. For me, there is plenty of storage in the "B", but my wife prefers both the storage and room in the A.
Although a B (we have RT 190 Popular) is smaller than an A--and can be parked in most parking lots, there are restrictions on both height and lenght. I don't see it as a problem, but it is a lot more vehicle to take around than a small car.
Bob Austin
2001 H R 30 Admiral
Toad 2003 Honda Pilot
1993 Roadtrek popular Dodge chassis
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 Diesel
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