jjson775
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We boughta PW Excel when I retired. We have never owned another RV. There is no way we could have seen and done as much as we have with a bigger RV. Take a look at how many used low mileage big rigs are for sale. People take 1 or 2 trips and give up, they are too much trouble. Class B's are made to have fun. Good luck.
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Davydd
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Shearwater wrote:No regrets at all after 80,000 miles. The van might not have everything we want but certainly has everything that we need.
However, sometimes I am envious of Handbasket's Tiger with its high ground clearance and 4 wheel drive.
I bet Sportsmobile in California could solve that envy for you. I saw a lot of hiked up 4-wheel drive Bs in Joshua Tree NP last year. Here's one variant next to my Sprinter. That was a P-W Excel in the background.
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Davydd
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Here is a comparative view of a Class B Sprinter which is about as large as Class Bs get next to a Sprinter Class C built on a cutaway frame. The C is longer, wider and taller.
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RSchleder
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Davy, thanks for the picture showing the comparison between the B and the C. It should be very helpful for many people because, as they say,"a picture is worth a thousand words". There's no doubt in my mind that driving the B around is a lot less of a hassle than driving the C. My opinion after 3 large class A's is--if you're going to downsize, then really downsize! The B was perfect for us and we couldn't be more pleased!
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retired4fun2002
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We could have bought the big A, but couldn't see the "fun." We bought a RT190P in '04, and it has been a blast since then. First, and foremost, it is for two people only! We never have to worry about where to park (camp??) at night - we find a store, hospital or auto dealer somewhere - and have never been run out. We have discussed this with others, and we like the simple, straight forward fun you derive from owning a B. It is an all around travel vehicle, camping (inasmuch as we have a bed, bath & can park anywhere). I will probably have to give ours up when they pry the wheel from my dead hands. Safe travels.
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stan909
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We have both. We bought used and cheap so we can have both.The right tool for the right job. Technically our B is B Minus minus.
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Roadtrekker2
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After owning many tents, 1 fold-down, 2 truck campers, one Class C, and one 5th wheel, we have finally found the perfect camper.....a Roadtrek! It has everything the Class A's have except the size and we have never regretted it for a moment that we don't have that HUGE camper to drive and park. We can go everywhere and park everywhere. We have a generator, microwave, fridge and all the other amenities. (Granted, in a tent, we could hear the coyotes howling in the night, but gotta give up something!)
No regrets whatsoever. This year we spent a month in Florida in January and then went out West for another month. In between, we camped locally. We have had it for 4 years.
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PSW
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Roadtrekker2 has it about on target. We can easily spend ten days boondocking in our RT without going to the grocery store. As to the tent, we have had two bear encounters at our campsite, had a bobcat drop onto the roof at 2:AM from the tree we were parked by, all in the last couple of years. We kinda like that wall between us and them being more than canvas! As to the coyotes, we can hear them just fine through the windows. Also, we can hear the sound of running water if we are lucky enought to camp by a stream or river and that is where we camp a lot.
Our RT has a five foot refrig and that sure helps with the boondocking for extended periods. Yes, we would like to have a little more room but no, it is just not worth the hassle to us.
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Terra-Sea
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I have no regrets but I feel fortunate I only spent $4000 for mine, then added 2k more for upgrades. I'd felt regret if I'd spend 10k or more for one. In my opinion, B's are just too small for extensive traveling. When that day arrives, I'll probably opt out for a small C/B+ like a Chinook.
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Roadtrekker2
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To: gemsworld in California: What program did you use to put both the U.S. and the Canadian maps on your signature? Thanks!
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