tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post594928456950098380..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Why a Different RV - Part 2RichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-64535121717595932492019-11-06T11:06:13.917-09:002019-11-06T11:06:13.917-09:00I was originally looking for something with a dies...I was originally looking for something with a diesel fired boiler for both hot water and heat. But it was one of those things that degrade if they are not used on a regular basis. We found a couple with an AquaHot system but the repair cost was high. One even had the ability to heat the engine in addition to the interior. I’m not a fan of the propane furnaces as they are inefficient, noisy and consume a lot of battery power.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-40556723890057160522019-10-31T09:13:49.027-08:002019-10-31T09:13:49.027-08:00As usual, I am months behind in reading, but impre...As usual, I am months behind in reading, but impressed (and not surprised, of course!) with your thorough method of decision making. However,I will that after living fulltime in our coach for 8 months now, as well as traveling in it for 4 years prior, I wouldn't give up our residential fridge or our Oasis hot water/furnace for anything! We are enjoying being toasty here in the Gorge's early cold snap as I type this! 😊Lynne Goebelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168199199054369925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-30880221463055017192019-08-02T20:53:23.283-08:002019-08-02T20:53:23.283-08:00Finding what you are looking for “ready made” woul...Finding what you are looking for “ready made” would be impossible. You are not the buyer that RV manufacturers are targeting. Our needs and preferences were tailored by what was available. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-77130926223980490272019-08-02T20:48:57.510-08:002019-08-02T20:48:57.510-08:00I have found the whole purchase process to be an i...I have found the whole purchase process to be an impossible jigsaw of various parts that don't meet our preferences. Fortunately in looking at a gas class B (no diesel emissions and DEF for me thanks) there are only two choices and I have no preference. The interiors never quite work so finding someone to build what I want and not having to deal with salesmen or RV Trader has been a relief.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-86306993560857695042019-08-02T14:32:48.221-08:002019-08-02T14:32:48.221-08:00I did mention which of the criteria the Mandalay d...I did mention which of the criteria the Mandalay didn't meet but didn't specifically say that if I didn't mention it, the criteria was met.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-74676238272681343532019-08-02T14:31:29.267-08:002019-08-02T14:31:29.267-08:00So do I...So do I...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-14145293040237978432019-08-02T14:30:01.390-08:002019-08-02T14:30:01.390-08:00I'm kind of expecting something around 9 mpg. ...I'm kind of expecting something around 9 mpg. On some of the forums, I see 8.5 to 10 depending on what kind of vehicle is being towed. The 8.5 was a half ton pickup.<br /><br />I haven't figured out where some of those things are going. Bridget wants a cell booster this time and I've been doing a lot of looking around for that as well.<br /><br />I was planning on the e-bikes in the basement storage. Maybe in the one that currently has a TV. Or they could just be stored in the back of the Prius...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-73326609066908602602019-08-02T10:57:51.023-08:002019-08-02T10:57:51.023-08:00You guys seem to have put a lot of thought into th...You guys seem to have put a lot of thought into this project. I hope all will work out, and you'll have lots of fun.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-16908785491617579612019-08-02T10:10:24.123-08:002019-08-02T10:10:24.123-08:00The wife is going to add her 2 cents. We had prob...The wife is going to add her 2 cents. We had problems with the cabinets falling apart in the 5th wheel, probably because of the poorer quality. We had doors falling off and shelves breaking. This new RV has solid wood cabinets and lots of them. I think the dogs and cat will enjoy more living space. The curio cabinet is cute, but not realistic. If I "display" anything I'll have to be setting them up and taking them down when we travel. I love the bathroom layout. There is a hallway with 3 windows that will add light. <br />Pros on purchasing this lesser expensive coach: We get to keep the truck and 5th wheel in Alaska. We will have the Prius as the tow vehicle. <br />Cons: have carpet instead of tile-it's a cleaning thing. I don't really care about the central vac, if they find parts that would be great. I really love my Shark vacuum. Another con is we don't have the extra money for solar, cell boost, BUT we can budget and save in the next year to get them. <br />Pro for Parkway-no haggling. Neither of us are comfortable trying to make a deal.<br />Richard, In your list you said what you preferred and what is necessary, but you never said whether or not what we bought meets the criteria. Artie & Leinen's Grand Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205607043159675911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-67774594835127722662019-08-02T04:52:02.472-08:002019-08-02T04:52:02.472-08:00A very thorough and methodical set of lists for re...A very thorough and methodical set of lists for record. What is the expected MPG for the beast? Up until recently, I'd not heard or noted the concept of "Tag Wheels"....must pay closer attention next time I see the larger Class As....<br /><br />The curio cabinet could be your "LAN in a box". :)<br /><br />I of course envy your massive amounts of storage space....though of course you'll now have to exercise more "cargo discipline"....I bet you can put the e-bikes in the basement storage eh?<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com