plantcityguy
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I own a 2005 RoadTrek 190P. Maybe it's just me, but I am constantly changing things around to meet the space limitations. I am not sure I have ever gotten it right.
Let's start with the sink and sink-top area. What do you carry on this cabinet top? The only thing I keep there is a wooden paper towel holder, and towels, and it's attached to the counter top with Velcro. I tried carrying a small coffee maker on the counter, but it didn't work out very well because of the small amount of space over the machine, which prevents you from filling it with water.
So . . . how about you?
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Larry W. Arrington, Ed.D.
Plant City, FL 33565
RV: 2005 RoadTrek 190
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fordsooperdooty
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I've always suspected that the homeless guy sleeping in the old refrigerator box in Downtown Los Angeles has more living space!
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booster
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We have an 07 190P and, at least for trips up to 10 days, have used only about 1/2 of our storage space. When we go for 3-4 months we will find out more, but it looks like we have plenty. We have done some mods to increase the space, and its usefulness, so that helps a lot, I am sure.
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retraite
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Plantcityguy,
Naaahhhh. There's plenty of room.
What with quintuple swingopens, multiple dropdowns, numerous flipups, inflatable eating utensils, compressed water, sufficient anti-Imodium tablets, only a loin cloth for winter duds, duct tape and baling wire to attach that extra six pack alongside the drive shaft, and traveling alone as an emaciated fella - well, I've got plenty of room.
Now, when DW is along (always), she likes her water uncompressed, the beer chillin' in the fridge, more than a loin cloth, a working - and available - bathroom... Well, you get the idea.
Just like Scotch, oysters, beer or cigars, it's an acquired taste.
"B"s ain't for everyone. But for those who take the time to "learn" how to live in 'em, most will never "go back" larger. In our case, we've made a number of "mods" to suit our needs and wants - and surely some of them are ones others would never do. To each their own.
A bit of patience, a touch of ingenuity, some thought about what you MUST have with you, a dose of compromise, and recognizing it ain't "just" like home and you'll do fine.
Cheers.
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david_42
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I've spent hundreds of nights with just what I could carry on my back, a B is a resort by comparison. Had a 24' C for five years and was amazed at how little of the junk in it that I ever used.
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plantcityguy
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Quote:A bit of patience, a touch of ingenuity, some thought about what you MUST have with you, a dose of compromise, and recognizing it ain't "just" like home and you'll do fine.
Oh, I guess I am really not complaining (that much). I do take along too much on trips. You're right about that. We all learn to live with smaller spaces.
In the 190, there is storage space to the right of the toilet. Is this where you keep your food, or is it used for other supplies?
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retraite
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plantcityguy wrote:In the 190, there is storage space to the right of the toilet. Is this where you keep your food, ...
Food? Are we supposed to take food?
I thought that space was for extra beer (or wine, or whatever your preference). Ya' can't duct tape all of it to the drive shaft.
So, what are Cracker Barrels for? Or is that barrels of crackers?
Cheers.
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reppans
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You just need the right foldable/collapsible/portable stuff to outfit a B. For example:
- In the 3rd seat storage box of RT-P I have everything I need to set-up a outdoor picnic table for 4 people (w/2 director style chairs, 2 stools), plus 4 gals of spare water.
- Under the electric sofa I store the "toys" like: 2 folding bicycles, or a folding kayak (either a 2 person sit-on-top, or a 1 person sea kayak).
- Under the sink, on 1/3rd of one shelf, I have an electric grill for burgers/steaks/fish etc.
- In the closet, I use a vertically stacking shoe hanger to make small horizontal shelves.... some with with drawers.
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cptdondo
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Less is more.
Try traveling with 2 adults, 2 kids, and bikes and gear for triathlons... Thatyo gets cozy.
Bring only what you need. Most of our stuff is food, wine, etc. Clothes - you get 1/4 of the closet; fill it with what you want.
We have bins for jackets and shoes, but in general we bring as little as possible.
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Handbasket
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If there's just one of you, you need to learn to pick smaller stuff, and pack less stuff more efficiently. It may be a gradual process.
By chance is your spare tire still inside? I think the outside carrier was optional on some years. Getting one if you don't have one is pricey, but it will open up a pretty large volume under the bed. Finding some storage boxes the right height to fit that space will help you organize stuff. Try WM, HD, BB&B, & Lowes.
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