AsheGuy
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Boarhog wrote:Personally I'm looking forward to touring all the major National Parks. Some of which cannot accommodate most Class A's. True, you can't drive Glacier NP's Going to the Sun Road in an A. 
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david_42
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Quote:That's what prompted my question about Class B as a toad.
I've seen people that do this, even to the point of having matching paint jobs!
Another point about a "B". Mine is my daily drive and there have been many occasions where the facilities have been used mid-trip. A bed is really nice to have after a late party. Just sack out and drive home in the morning.
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ryegatevt
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And nobody has even mentioned the convenience of having a bathroom along on those long shopping trips...
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McZippie
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ryegatevt wrote:And nobody has even mentioned the convenience of having a bathroom along on those long shopping trips...
Oh yes ... the joys of shopping with the DW and a small MH.
DH "Take your time Dear, call me on the cell when you want to be pick-up"
DW "What you going to be doing?"
DH "I'am going to park under that shade tree and maybe read a book, surf net, watch TV or take a nap. Please don't hurry back on my account!"
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topless
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ryegatevt wrote:And nobody has even mentioned the convenience of having a bathroom along on those long shopping trips...
Just this morning, pulled out of Golden, Co, once we were out of town, the wife started the genset, dried her hair and used the curling iron, put on her makeup,(it was dark out too) made a fresh cup of coffee, used the bathroom before settling in the passenger seat for the next 3 hours. Try that in a "normal" vehicle. (before anyone too gets excited, we have seat belts at the dinette table.) 535miles later, we're home and I'm back at work. whoopie
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Bumpyroad
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topless wrote:ryegatevt wrote:And nobody has even mentioned the convenience of having a bathroom along on those long shopping trips...
Just this morning, pulled out of Golden, Co, once we were out of town, the wife started the genset, dried her hair and used the curling iron, put on her makeup,(it was dark out too) made a fresh cup of coffee, used the bathroom before settling in the passenger seat for the next 3 hours. Try that in a "normal" vehicle. (before anyone too gets excited, we have seat belts at the dinette table.) 535miles later, we're home and I'm back at work. whoopie
but my wife can do the same in my A.
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topless
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Bumpyroad wrote:topless wrote:ryegatevt wrote:And nobody has even mentioned the convenience of having a bathroom along on those long shopping trips...
Just this morning, pulled out of Golden, Co, once we were out of town, the wife started the genset, dried her hair and used the curling iron, put on her makeup,(it was dark out too) made a fresh cup of coffee, used the bathroom before settling in the passenger seat for the next 3 hours. Try that in a "normal" vehicle. (before anyone too gets excited, we have seat belts at the dinette table.) 535miles later, we're home and I'm back at work. whoopie
but my wife can do the same in my A.
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Not on less than 26 gallons of fuel.
Besides, I didn't say a rv, I said a normal vehicle, meaning a car, truck or van.
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Bumpyroad
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topless wrote:Bumpyroad wrote:topless wrote:ryegatevt wrote:And nobody has even mentioned the convenience of having a bathroom along on those long shopping trips...
Just this morning, pulled out of Golden, Co, once we were out of town, the wife started the genset, dried her hair and used the curling iron, put on her makeup,(it was dark out too) made a fresh cup of coffee, used the bathroom before settling in the passenger seat for the next 3 hours. Try that in a "normal" vehicle. (before anyone too gets excited, we have seat belts at the dinette table.) 535miles later, we're home and I'm back at work. whoopie
but my wife can do the same in my A.
bumpy
Not on less than 26 gallons of fuel.
Besides, I didn't say a rv, I said a normal vehicle, meaning a car, truck or van.
but I gathered from the OP the question related to Class B vs other classes of Rvs.
we get into similar nonsense on C vs A where people really are comparing a shorter unit to a longer one.
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Gale Hawkins
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If we could not park our 32' A at home I am not sure we would own it. If we could not park at McDonald's with easy I am not sure we would own it. If we could not be underway quickly due to no slides or jacks to fuss with, etc.
While some B's are van like I think the point is they are "simple" so less stressful which makes them appealing. When they can be had with many years of service left in them for $10K to $15K they will be even more common. I think the smaller size just makes many drivers more at easy.
Topless's 20.5 MPG is impressive compared our 1993 Class A at 8 MPG however we have a strong edge in overall cost.
It is was like the WM and motor oil threads, one size down not fit all RV'ing styles or pocket book when in come to MH classes. In another thread someone was calling their 31' Class C (per the makers website) a Class B because it did not have a bed over the cab so I am not sure Class B tells us very much info by itself. There is a lot of difference between a 19' and 45' class A.
I do think in time the 20 MPG MH will have a financial edge but Class B costs today prevents that if one is counting their dollars due to them being limited as in our case.
There are just too many factors to consider to say any class is better than another for others than oneself.
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