| Topic: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ? |
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Posted By: Davydd
on 02/14/11 04:47pm
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We picked up our new 2011 Great West Van Legend today. While I was at the dealer checking it out and signing the final papers, and writing the humongous check, I managed to get in a few minutes explaining features in our old B to a prospective buying couple.
I now have 40 miles of driving our new B. Tomorrow will be the test to see if it will hold all that I want to hold in it, mainly the two inflatable kayaks.
Before it got dark I did check the two house batteries - Two Deka Marine Master Group 31s. That means I go from a previous 95 amps in old B to 210 amps in new. I got by OK on the old with frugal battery management including a 5 day stint in a National Forest. This will be luxury and no fear in the boonies.
Davydd
2021 Advanced RV 144 WB 2500 Class B
2015 Advanced RV Ocean One Class B
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Posted By: westwardho
on 02/18/11 04:52pm
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A few days ago I went to my friends' house in Boulder where my new-to-me PleasureWay Lexor TD is currently parked outdoors. She had been sitting there, unstarted, for about a month, through seriously freezing weather (I was out of town). I feared a dead battery. With fluttering heart I swung up into the driver's seat, inserted and turned the key, and VROOM! Not a second's hesitation. What a champ of an engine. Then I drove her around for 15 minutes or so, wishing I could just head for the highway right then.
My plan is to hit the road for a year or so sometime in late spring. Anyone know of potential renters for a 2-bedroom townhome in Denver that comes with two cats? (If so, please reply off-list.)
I have pretty much everything to learn about the care and feeding of a B, but I've now received the manual for the coach and have started my studies. I think I'm going to name her Gypsy.
Patty
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Posted By: ennajean
on 02/18/11 05:14pm
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Congratulations on Beeing a new B owner. Gypsy is a great name....enjoy...
Anne and Dick
DABEE a 2006 Ford Sportsmobile Penthouse top.
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Posted By: goreds2
on 02/19/11 11:14am
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Yesterday, I steam cleaned the carpets in the B and let it air out. It was in the high 50's in the central Ohio area. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool")
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I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds
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Posted By: RnRs-RT
on 02/19/11 12:37pm
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A beautiful, dry, but chilly/ windy day here in Pa. so I took the "B" out for some exercise, about a 40 mile run thru the mountains. Anxious for our first real outing in the Middle of April. Can't come soon enough to suit me.
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Posted By: brucec315
on 02/19/11 12:41pm
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I just received a Sprinter Dash Console from Eurocampers and am hoping it works to organize all the "stuff" I like to keep on the dash. It looks pretty flimsy considering I spent $60. Anyone else have one of these? If it doesn't do the trick I will send it back.
Dash console
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Posted By: Davydd
on 02/19/11 01:30pm
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brucec315 wrote: I just received a Sprinter Dash Console from Eurocampers and am hoping it works to organize all the "stuff" I like to keep on the dash. It looks pretty flimsy considering I spent $60. Anyone else have one of these? If it doesn't do the trick I will send it back.
Dash console
That looks like it will only work with the 2006 and older chassis design. The new Sprinters are console rich in storage places both on top of the dash and right above the visors.
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Posted By: Davydd
on 02/19/11 01:43pm
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I took our new 2011 Great West Van Sprinter Legend on a test run of 360 miles round trip to La Crosse, WI Thursday and back today. My first impression compared to our 2005 Sprinter Pleasure-Way is the ride is much smoother and quieter. At highway speeds it feels more auto like and you don't feel like you are pushing the limits at 70 mph on the freeway. In other words it is also like an auto where you don't perceive going as fast as you are going. Handling is very positive. The steering wheel is less van like and more auto like yet you still sit very upright and high. There is no diesel rattling sound on acceleration like the old Sprinter. In quieter you can actually listen to your radio without having to turn it up. The stock radio and speakers are probably better quality. I think the overall MPG is going to be in the 3-4 MPG less. With a new engine starting out at 140 miles total I averaged about 18 MPG vs. my old 22.5 MPG. If history repeats with break in it will probably push 20 MPG. All in all I am very happy with it. Just have to remember it is not a coupe and I am still pushing 4 tons of 22'-9" down the highway. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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Posted By: tontobird
on 02/20/11 03:01pm
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We did an overnighter, hit a couple of casinos and slept overnight in unbelievable wind! My best sleep came after the wind finally slowed down! Made coffee with my little 5 cup coffee maker powered by the inverter and headed back into the casino for an hour or so. Stopped at a local diner for a bite to eat, we are almost home, listening to the Daytona 500 on the radio.
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Posted By: juliev
on 02/20/11 04:17pm
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Today - brushed the snow off - again.
Julie
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A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ~ Lao Tzu
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