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gerrym51
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I'm not sure about one battery. can a second still be put on. battery capacity seems to be a b's weakness.
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retraite
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Handbasket wrote:Now all they gotta do is come up with a 190 4x4 version.... ![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
Since RT does offer a 4x4, just not "on the Simplicity", ya' gotta' believe if you ordered one - with sufficient deposit - they'd build ya' one.
To the best of my knowledge, the only "undercarriage" difference by RT 2x4 and 4x4 - due to the 4x4 from Quigley - is the tankage. But, I could be overlooking something.
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My Roadtrek
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Roadtrek designed the Simplicity for the person who wants to "Tour" not camp, but still have a toilet, or cook a simple meal while on the road. I would think the person who buys this will spend some nights in the Roadtrek, but more in a Hotel, or Motel. I would also guess that the lower price would make it appeal more, as a second car, to those who want to use it that way.
Adding more amenities, and another battery would defeat the whole idea of a true "Touring" Class B.
Not a lot of manufacturing changes to make the Simplicity, so probably not a big risk for Roadtrek to put this out there and see how it does. I guess time will tell.
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gerrym51
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My Roadtrek wrote:Roadtrek designed the Simplicity for the person who wants to "Tour" not camp, but still have a toilet, or cook a simple meal while on the road. I would think the person who buys this will spend some nights in the Roadtrek, but more in a Hotel, or Motel. I would also guess that the lower price would make it appeal more, as a second car, to those who want to use it that way.
Adding more amenities, and another battery would defeat the whole idea of a true "Touring" Class B.
Not a lot of manufacturing changes to make the Simplicity, so probably not a big risk for Roadtrek to put this out there and see how it does. I guess time will tell.
Rodger,
i would not buy a Roadtrek if i was not going to sleep in it most nights. I think most people buy roadtreks for touring.
cheaper to bu Nissan Nv 3500 high top van if your not going to sleep in it
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Quote:Rodger,
cheaper to bu Nissan Nv 3500 high top van if your not going to sleep in it
gerry
Geesh gerry, where did I say they were not going to sleep in it? Boy, it seems some members want to nit pick everything you post here. ![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/frown.gif "frown")
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gerrym51
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My Roadtrek wrote:Quote:Rodger,
cheaper to bu Nissan Nv 3500 high top van if your not going to sleep in it
gerry
Geesh gerry, where did I say they were not going to sleep in it? Boy, it seems some members want to nit pick everything you post here.
sorry rodger. i misinterpreted you. i still want 2 batteries though![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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gerrym51 wrote:My Roadtrek wrote:Quote:Rodger,
cheaper to bu Nissan Nv 3500 high top van if your not going to sleep in it
gerry
Geesh gerry, where did I say they were not going to sleep in it? Boy, it seems some members want to nit pick everything you post here.
sorry rodger. i misinterpreted you. i still want 2 batteries though
I agree about the 2nd battery. Otherwise, I applaud RT for designing/marketing the Simplicity. In my opinion, all the B manufacturers had taken their eye off the ball to some extent.
They keep loading the B with more and more high cost frills, such as granite counter tops, etc., as well as continually reducing the storage inside, in order to make them "more open" and seem like they had more space.
I have an old 1996 RT 210P built on the old Chevy chassis. The greatest asset it has is all the storage afforded. It's rather simple inside and certainly not "open" like modern ones, but it does rather well.
The two main draw backs to my RT is the patheticly small single Group 24 battery, and the shower arrangement.
I don't mind the bathroom arrangements on my old RT. What I do not like is the shower drain is in the middle of the dropped floor. So any shower water is free to go from the front to the rear of the van.
So again, I applaud the new Simplicity, but do think a 2nd battery is a huge plus.
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I found I haven't missed a 2nd battery. We have found the one battery is fine for us. It lasts through the night if needed (watching videos or TV and run the lights). We usually drive the RT just about everyday on trips so keeping battery charged is not a problem. My way of thinking is that one battery is less hassle in terms of maintenance and replacement costs.
I applaud Roadtrek for going "simplistic" route. Our 2004-05 RT Versatile has the aisle shower and one sink in the galley. We have found it to be perfect. We are one the few RT owners that us the sink liner for cosmetic hygiene purposes and then remove it for dish washing and the like. Not a problem here.
Joe
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