Coast Resorts Open Roads Forum: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?

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Posted By: k6dcp on 08/18/14 11:34am

Getting IVan ready to head to a conference at UC Davis. He really needs a good bath. Anybody know of a good stealth camping spot nearby? PM if you can suggest one.

"IVan" (short for "I love this Van!")
2009 Leisure Travel Van Free Spirit

Posted By: thriftydutch on 08/20/14 01:43pm

Repacked front wheel bearings, changed engine oil and filter and greased front end and drive shaft. All for $20.00 Aching a little today.

1990 L.E.R. Dodge B 250 Class B 17'

Posted By: stan909 on 08/20/14 04:39pm

Took the new to us 1996 Coachmen Saratoga(23rd anniversary present for wife) down to have her weighed with full fresh water and gasoline.Also contains 3/4 of the stuff we will travel with.She came in at 6,750 lbs., a full 1,000 lbs more than the Sportsmobile.Oddly enough the stuff we transferred from the Sportsmobile filled most the cabinets.Yesterday I figured out the black tank size (8 glns booo) by emptying the tank and pouring water down it from a water container with measured marks.Not scientific but effective.

Posted By: Sebtown on 08/20/14 05:21pm

Today my 100 watt solar suitcase arrived. I am purposely draining my battery to about 12.1 volts before I hook it up for the first time. So far it appears well built and fits well beneath the sofa/bed. My AI only has one coach battery so I hope this solution will help me not run the generator on a daily basis when we are parked for a few days.

Posted By: stan909 on 08/21/14 08:54pm

Got generator on new to us Saratoga working.Took a lot of doing but we got her going. Whew!!!!!. I got the van for a great price and was planning on spending at least $500 to get the genny going but my brotherin law and I did it for the price of some starter fluid, a 5amp fuse and sweat. I also bought a spare tire replacing the rotted one that was on it. I looked for a used one but bought . A Chinese tire called a Sunfull. I will be buying a set of Hercules Terra Trac R/S AT tires when the tire guys I go to can order them. Hurcules has a ribbed radial similar to the Michelin rv tires but the AT's have a re-enforced sidewall and the treads I need for dirt roads. Next week a buddy from high school is going to try and get the roof air to blow cold.

Posted By: NoVa RT on 08/21/14 09:45pm

Took a quick trip to Assateague Island, Maryland (yesterday & today), one of the few places you can camp just over the dune line from the Atlantic. Very nice beach - not much else, including shade, but that's more than enough.

2013 RT 190-Popular

Posted By: hermelv on 08/26/14 10:24am

Just changed the oil and coolant, and filled up the batteries.

* This post was last edited 08/27/14 07:35am by hermelv *

Posted By: stan909 on 08/27/14 12:22am

Removed old fantastic fan and installed new one with reversible flow on my new to me Coachmen Saratoga. I was just going to put a new cover on it but wife wanted the reversible type. The former owner had a trash bag with a roll of duct tape to hold it. It worked great and there was no leaking. If my new cover ever rips off tg en I'll know how to temporarily fix it.

Posted By: stan909 on 08/29/14 03:52pm

New tires. Hurcules AT 2's 2,680 lb load range.10 ply. Van weighs 6800 lbs with full fresh and gasoline.60k mile warranty with 30 k mile road hazzard replacement. I wanted AT's for dirt roads. 75 lbs in rear.70 lbs front. I also installed a 1000 watt inverter to run microwave.

Posted By: AsheGuy on 09/03/14 03:40pm

After 120,000 miles and 9+ years, removed rear sofa bottom to have the foam replaced at a local upholstery shop. The foam had been cut through by the springs below it so it sagged below other components of the bed for an unlevel sleeping experience. I am sure my wife and I put plenty of wear on it, but it was also helped along by all the grandkids we have had with us and who plop down rather than sit down on the sofa. [emoticon]

Lots of room in back of van with sofa removed. Bucket and bottles of windshield washer are for supporting the sofa bottom while removing the mounting bolts. The sofa back is on the kitchen counter.
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We expect to have it back in two weeks so I can put it back together for a trip to Savannah later this month.

David & Margaret - 2005 LTV 210B 3S
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