Westronics
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Grammie wrote:... It is a B+ so don't let anyone tell you other wise. Good luck on your decision.
Just be aware that "B+" is not an actual RV technical classification, but a marketing term that is used inconsistently from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Generally speaking, it means a Class C with no bed on the overhead loft space. Sometimes that space is more aerodynamically designed, sometimes not. Sometimes these are called a "Class C" (or "Type C") by its manufacturer, sometimes they are called a "B+." It's yet another example of the need for RV buyers to be very educated about their purchases.
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Oh whatever! Much ado and hullabaloo about nothing-why does everyone feel the need to "correct" the owner buyer? If Lexington calls it a B+,correct THEM! I remember when cutaway coaches were called MINI-motorhomes. I own a Forest River Lexington 283 GTS. I'll call it whatever I like. Mostly I call it a lousy coach-I'd never have another. I do like the layout,the body paint,etc, but the house has been a maintenance nightmare. I'd look at Jayco,or Monaco's similar coaches.
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catman2130093 wrote:Oh whatever! Much ado and hullabaloo about nothing-why does everyone feel the need to "correct" the owner buyer? If Lexington calls it a B+,correct THEM! I remember when cutaway coaches were called MINI-motorhomes. I own a Forest River Lexington 283 GTS. I'll call it whatever I like. Mostly I call it a lousy coach-I'd never have another. I do like the layout,the body paint,etc, but the house has been a maintenance nightmare. I'd look at Jayco,or Monaco's similar coaches.
tomato,tomahto.......
The only reason it is important is buyer beware. A buyer should know the terms and how they are used to know what to be looking for from the various manufacturers. Knowledge is power, especially when doing some as complicated as a MH purchase.
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snellville-dave
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I have a 2006 Lexinton 283GTS- I like the V10 Ford and newer transmission. The 3 slides give it a lot of room for it's size.
The only thing I would have liked to add to the unit would be airbags for the rear axle, but the unit is low to the frame to add the bags (checked out by two RV Stores and one sent pictures to the mfg and they verified that it wouldn't work). I did add Belstien Shocks and a better steering stabilizer, both helped alot. Ethier call it a B+ or a C without the overcab bed, get what you like. I would have got a similar Jayco unit, but the dumb salesman wouldn't work with me on a trade-in here in Atlanta, GA - so I got this used Lexington at Mid-State in Byran, GA. Good Luck, Dave
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sepisllib
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Off and on I have been browsing around the "B" and "B+" side of things and I think we are kind of focusing in on some thoughts we will be looking at closer when the time gets here.
We looked close at the really small "B" units (such as the VW Realita (sp) units and have decided that simply put - the bath facilities simply won't do. While we are not overly large people - we are just not very agile now either and that is very restrictive.
We will be moving our focus up a bit to a coach that has an adequate bath facility without giving up the "B" capabilities. The search may take a while but now I believe we can safely say it's "not" going to be a super small rig.
The huge advantage for the "B" coaches (at least for me) is the fact that my wife is willing to drive one - which she will not even talk about trying at present time.
I rather like the idea of being able to pull out of a campsite and drive to the store - supermarket - sightseeing and so on, then return to the campsite and pull back in easily. Towing a car just for the purpose of getting out and about quickly becomes a chore for me and if I can avoid this in the future I surely will.
On the other hand - I have looked at the "Lexington" size rigs - and while they sure are appealing from the room inside standpoint - one must pull in 2 or 3 slides, disconnect everything, and then secure everything inside before driving anywhere. Then, once you reach the destination, the parking capabilities are restricted by the size (while not as much as we presently are restricted - still restricted).
In no hurry - just my thoughts is all
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jml
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Everybody knows what a B+ is, whatever RVIA says.
Honestly if I had that knid of rig, I would prefer call it a B+ than a C- ;-)
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Westronics
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jml wrote:Everybody knows what a B+ is, whatever RVIA says.
Honestly if I had that knid of rig, I would prefer call it a B+ than a C- ;-)
Well, not everybody. Manufacturers are inconsistent with this designation. That's why it is so importance for a buyer to really understand how terms are used and to know what they are doing while shopping.
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I sure agree with Catman. We have a 2005 Lexington. Because of the 25' size we don't tow, get in and out of parking spots we couldn't with a larger RV - great paint, layout, Ford motor/chassis but it has been a "maintenance nightmare". If this an example of Forest River workmanship don't see how they stay in business. Right now the roof leak is being fixed and the inside rear bedroom is being rebuilt. And try working with Forest River - bad news. Guess this turned into a rant against Forest River. Anyway whatever you call the RV it works for us.
Lou & Pat, '05 Forest River Lexington GTS 255 on Ford E450 Super Duty, no toad. Retired so: HAPPY BIKING & HIKING
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sepisllib
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Yes - I am rather leery of the Forest River products just because of the question of quality (rather the lack of).
My son bought a new TT last summer and is having terrible problems with delamination. The company tried to say it was because of leakage and he should have been taking better care of it - luckily son had taken a ton of photos the day they took delivery and when they went back and began to look closely there was the delamination on both sides - they they did not even notice.
Those original delivery photos sealed the fate - the company is taking the trailer back to the factory and replacing both side of his trailer at their expense.
I will probably shy away from Forest River products because of this experience alone as I have seen his trailer and the delamination is really bad.
Thank you for reporting your experience
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Bill
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ron.dittmer
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I hear such stories over Forest River motor homes, time and time again. That is unfortunate.
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