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RE: Cost of New Class B's-Why do you want them?
We just completed a 15 week, 11,000 mile trip in our "B". We never found a campground site that we couldn't fit in to, were able to park almost anywhere, including downtown locations, and achieved an average of 15 MPG.
We are also able to park it in our driveway to use as a second vehicle, can take it to the beach and use it as our changing room, and always have snacks, lunch and beverages with us. If the temperature outside gets hotter or colder, we just stop and change our clothing to match the elements. We did this a number of times while traveling out West this summer, as the mornings would start out cool, warming into the 80's during the day, then cool again as the sun set.
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pleasureway97
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10/31/09 11:40am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Gros Ventre
GV is about a 30 minute drive from Colter Bay, which by the way charges $3.50 or $4.00 for a shower. I believe that there may be shower facilities in Jackson, which is closer to GV and will also allow some time for shopping. The library in Jackson has WIFI capability from outside in the parking lot, if you need access. The campground host at GV were very pleasant and helpful. Try giving them a call regarding shower access.
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pleasureway97
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06/30/09 09:51am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Gros Ventre
We were recently in the GV campground on May 26 & 27 and spent the 28th at Colter Bay. Unless you do a lot of hiking off the roadside observation sites, two days in the Grand tetons should be sufficient. We spent three nights at Madison CG just East of West Yellowstone, which allowed us to tour Old Faithfull and a number of other geysers and mud spots, along with numerous buffalo. This was also within a reasonable drive to the Mammoth area and the East side of Yellowstone. We did have very little road traffic during our stay, so we were able to travel around with minimal delays.
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pleasureway97
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06/30/09 09:33am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: alarm panel in PW
In addition to having the hot water heater and the generator set the alarm off if either is on and the rear side windows are open, I have had the alarm go off when drawing water from the hot water tank after it has sat for a week or longer. I believe the water interaction with the electrode in the tank causes a gas that will set off the alarm. Once the water is purged, the alarm problem goes away.
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pleasureway97
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06/30/09 09:04am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Roadtrek Built-in TV Antenna with Amplifier???
I have a 1997 Pleasureway with the built in antenna. I found that when I installed the digital converter box, I had to remove the antenna amplifier fron the antenna cable circuit, otherwise the signal broke up or froze the picture. I have traveled in Florida and Louisiana since and have had excellent reception, much better than what I had with the analog signal. Many stations have not yet converted, so that might be part of the problem.
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pleasureway97
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04/29/09 07:48pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: BEE Social Group, Lafayette, LA Meeting LA LA
Colleen and I want to add our thanks to Larry and Lorry for putting this Bee Social together. This was our first get together with other "B" owners. We are currently in Ft. Davis and continuing our travels, utilizing many of the recommendations made by attendees at the Bee. Thanks to them, we are missing the severe weather in the Texas panhandle area, although we did get a 4+ inch rainstorm while in Kerrville.
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pleasureway97
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04/29/09 07:40pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Parking for 19' "B" in New Orleans
I have done some further investigating since my initial request. I have now made reservations at the Bayou Segnette State Park for the Saturday and Sunday (April 18-19), before the Bee Social. If you have the federal Golden Age Passport, or it's replacement, the cost is 1/2 the regular $18.00 charge. This park is to the Southwest of the city, about 8 miles from the French Quarter. The recommendations that I have seen is to park at Algier's Park, on the South side of the river, and take the free walk-on ferry across to the Quarter. Looking forward to NO and the Bee.
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pleasureway97
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04/06/09 12:28pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Replacement mounts for door pull strap
Two additional close up pictures of the holding bracket, which is what I needed to replace. As with many items, I could not just purchased the brackets, but had to also purchase the strap, which I did not use.
http://i42.tinypic.com/2uzfb4k.jpg
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pleasureway97
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02/25/09 08:35am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Replacement mounts for door pull strap
If I have done everything correctly, my pictures should be in this post. Thanks to Handbasket for the assistance. My Pleasureway is the Excel TW model. We are into our third year with it now, and have traveled back to New England with it twice and plan to head out West with it this Spring.
http://i39.tinypic.com/24yxzwz.jpg
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pleasureway97
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02/25/09 08:27am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Replacement mounts for door pull strap
I have taken some pictures, but have not yet figured out how to post them. I will continue to try posting them.
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pleasureway97
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02/25/09 07:24am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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Replacement mounts for door pull strap
My 97 Pleasureway, purchased used, had a missing plastic mount and cover for securing the interior pull strap on the door, plus another mount was cracked. I looked around for replacements, and finially found a source. You have to purchase a complete strap with two mounts, available from Advance Auto and Autozone. They are a "HELP" product, in the Motormite catalog, if not available in the store. I have now dressed up the rear side door, which was missing this mount and cover plate.
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pleasureway97
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02/24/09 01:22pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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How do you test a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
I have a CCI Controls Carbon Monoxide Detector installed in my class B, the green light is on, but pushing the test button does nothing. I do not have a manual for this unit. How do I physically test this unit to see if it is still working properly, or do I just junk it and buy a new one?
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pleasureway97
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02/24/09 01:09pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Route Mapping Software
Thanks to all of you for your inputs. We currently have a garmin 260 GPS unit, so will probably look into the non- GPS version of Microsoft Streets and Trips to complement it.
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pleasureway97
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02/23/09 10:02am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Anastasia SP Florida
This campground is definitely not a parking lot. There are numerous loops off the main campground road, which is off the day use road to the state beach. The sites are very wooded, giving you some privacy, depending upon the site. You will have to either ride a bike or drive to the beach parking lot from your campsite, as they are a distance from the beach.
This park is very popular and fills up quite often, although many times you may be able to get into a site that has a last minute vacancy, especially in the tent area which also accepts class B campers.
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pleasureway97
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02/22/09 03:13pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Route Mapping Software
Has anyone used a route mapping software program to route their vacation travels? If yes, what program would you recommend? We intend to travel from Florida to the Grand Canyon & Yellowstone areas, then proceed East to New England.
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pleasureway97
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02/22/09 03:02pm |
Roads and Routes
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Lafayette, LA to Grand Canyon, Utah
We will be traveling in a Class B from Lafayette,LA to the Grand Canyon area in late April- early May. I am looking to travel via route 49 to Shreveport, then route 20 to Dallas, then route 287 to Amarillo, and then route 40 to Flagstaff. Is this route reasonable? Any suggestions for a better route to our final destination of the Grand Canyon? We have no specific timeframe, so any suggestions of places to see would also be welcome.
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pleasureway97
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02/21/09 08:37am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Isolator house battery charging rate
I had to replace the isolator on my 97 Pleasureway this past summer. In my case, I wasn't getting a charge to my house battery when driving, but at first I thought that it was due to the 40 amp circuit breaker from the isolator to the house battery tripping. I reset the breaker twice before I found out the real problem.
The alternator light came on, on the dash, and the charging needle dropped while touring St Augustine while on our return trip back home. I initially assumed that the alternator went bad. I later found that the cable connection from the alternator to the isolator was burnt to a crisp at the isolator stud. I have replaced the isolator and everything seems to be "ok" now. I purchased my isolator, with a direct replacement, over the internet from a company in Oregon, for around $65, including shipping.
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pleasureway97
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02/02/09 11:29am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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Parking for 19' "B" in New Orleans
My DW and I will be attending the Bee Social in Lafayette, LA in April and would also like to tour New Orleans prior to the social. We will only have our "B" and bicycles. Is there parking available in or near the tourist area that will accomodate a 19' "B" van? What are some "must see or do" places/sites that we should consider? Any recommendations for places to camp overnight that are nearby?
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pleasureway97
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01/18/09 11:44am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: BEE Social Group, Lafayette, LA Meeting LA LA
My DW and I have just registered to attend what sounds like a great get together. We have made two round trips to New England from Florida, and are now planning a trip to the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone this Spring, so this social fits right into our plans.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and to enjoying some cajun seafood and music.
George & Colleen
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pleasureway97
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01/17/09 10:43am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: GA. CAMPGROUNDS
We stayed at Golden Isles in 2007 and were not at all impressed with the facility. There were a number of year round residents and a number of the units were not in the best of shape. The restroom facilities were marginal. The grounds are dirt with sparse grass between sites. If just planning for an overnight stop, it would probably be "ok", but nothing special. Have not stayed at the King George park.
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pleasureway97
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01/16/09 11:11am |
Class A Motorhomes
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