Today's RV time?

meijunspee · May 17, 2022

Now the world is in crisis, and fuel prices continue to rise rapidly, but I think traveling by RV will still be the best value, despite the price per gallon of fuel. This summer, I'm planning a trip to Florida with some friends in my RV. Here https://jasminebreezerv.com/reviews/ I read reviews on one of the Florida RV parks. I think that's where we will go since so many people recommend it. The RV parks are very cool, and it's easy enough to meet new people who also travel.

jjeff · May 17, 2022

My wife and I were wanting another adventure with the kids so we bought a leftover 2019 sunseeker class c in 2020 (just before the RV market went crazy) after researching and shopping extensively. I like it cause it has a fiberglass roof and one piece front cap, on a Chevy 4500 chassis. Gets 10 mpg going 60-65, has no slides. We're closing in on 15k miles in 2 years of owning. First thing I got rid of where the obnoxious chrome wheel covers and replaced them with used Chevy center caps main reason was I couldn't check the tire pressure without taking them off. Did a few other upgrades like adding USB ports, where the kids sit a dc fan in the cab, and a homemade spice rack behind the stove/oven.
It has been a great family adventure for us and safer for a family than sailing on the great lakes imo. A month ago we got back from a 2week spring break in Florida with it.
Question about solar it's pre wired for it but I assume it doesn't have a regulator/charge controller? Are you guys mounting the panels permanently on your roof? Last pic is what I have for solar hookup manual doesn't say much about it.
Any questions I'm happy to answer with what I know and learned.

Pixguy · May 17, 2022

We went to the Tampa RV show and decided to jump from our gasser to a DP. Working a few bugs out but love it otherwise.

jjeff · May 17, 2022

Lol took me a month to work out/fix the bugs in mine. Trying to get warranty work done was a complete joke in my experience, did everything myself saved a lot of frustration instead of waiting months, and working with shops.

dragoneggs · May 17, 2022

Hey... happy to see this thread revived. We have been on quite a few trips with our Winnebago Class C. Loving the solar panels and lithium batteries for some off the grid stays. Harvest hosts and BLMs.

Recently purchased a 2dr Jeep Rubicon and setting it up as a toad. Tow bar should be here in a few days. Also ordered a Demco Stay n Play Duo electric braking system. That should get installed middle of next month.

Was going to do it myself but after researching and talking so some 'in the know', I decided to get it done professionally. Hard to farm it out being a DIY guy but didn't want to mess with the electronics of my new Jeep.

Once done we already have a few trips planned to Oregon coast, Moab to do some off-roading!

Pixguy · May 17, 2022

jjeff said:
Lol took me a month to work out/fix the bugs in mine. Trying to get warranty work done was a complete joke in my experience, did everything myself saved a lot of frustration instead of waiting months, and working with shops.

I was on the phone with corporate customer service today and they were very helpful in trying to right and correct the issues. Time will tell.

dragoneggs · May 17, 2022

Problem now is the RV market is so hot and has been, that most reputable shops are booked out weeks or even months. I went to a local RV shop who I really wanted to have install my toad braking system and they told me they are scheduled out to September!

I said, maybe you can put me on your waiting list in case of a cancellation. He smiled and said sure. You are number 45.

Finally found a place that can get me in 4 weeks. I jumped on it. They are 45min away.

Hughman · May 17, 2022

On my 5th RV. Started out with a 21' class C, work up to. 33' class A with a basement, and now back down to a 25' class C Winnebago. Got a couple of wrangler toads. Moab is awesome. Furthest trip has been New Orleans a few times over the years to visit family.

dragoneggs · May 17, 2022

Hughman said:
On my 5th RV. Started out with a 21' class C, work up to. 33' class A with a basement, and now back down to a 25' class C Winnebago. Got a couple of wrangler toads. Moab is awesome. Furthest trip has been New Orleans a few times over the years to visit family.

Yeah loving my 3L diesel Winnebago on a Sprinter chassis. Now just need fuel prices to come back to earth so I can see more of it!

Root Cause · May 17, 2022

I bought a 32' class A back in '14. Ford V10 like all the other gasers.
I have spent a fair amount of vacation time seeing the wild horses at the Outer banks to Savanna, Ga, and places in between. Lots of good memories with family.

After 5 or 6 years, I started having some minor issues and felt that I wasn't up to keeping it 'like new'. So when covid ended my work gig, I headed to Texas and took 2 weeks of classes that covered the 3 electrical systems, plumbing, frig, a/c, and propane. It was a great class. I learned more about how electricity works and it really helped with how/why it is wired so it is now easier to find an issue if I have one. It was perfect timing for me as LP and smoke sensors were due to be replaced. I went through it all from roof to carriage when I got home.
We have a favorite spot not far from Asheville, it is 15 -18 month wait to get a spot. You just have to get in that mindset while you are on vacation to go ahead and book the next one.