Roadtrek 1

See this article for more details, it explains why this is important....

https://axleaddict.com/rvs/Why-RV-Wheel-Base-Ratio-Is-Important

You don't want to have your RV drive "like a house"....and be challenging every time you're behind the wheel....as in this video below....

Space is important, but.....

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/140845/thor-outlaw-rv-why-buy/

Apparently, a longer wheelbase is an advantage.

What are you using on your Class B?   The rear doors access is a challenge. 

My Sprinter van has a 170 inch wheelbase and I had only one option.  It took quite a while to locate the solution that worked for me. 

Did you have any experience like this? 

35 minutes ago, sandsys said:

You "imagine" so many things that are not truly relevant. I had no mold on the shower curtain in any of our rigs. Just turn on the vent fan before you start your shower and wipe it down with a microfiber cloth when done and you will be fine.

I tried using campground facilities and found them to be more work than they were worth--to me.

Linda

Thanks... I'm going to give that a try. 

13 minutes ago, sandsys said:

Once a week with sponge baths in between. Wipe down everything with a microfiber cloth after shower, instantly everything is clean.

Linda

Thank you Linda,  the shower curtain is the most difficult and fragile part of the shower...I imagine..    We've normally used campground facilities ... when it's not too cold. 

I think of the shower as an "option" mainly in an emergency.   We have a shower he with an on off switch.... I'm not sure it's ever been used even by the original owners?   The "wet bath" was not my most favorite feature of my rig, but, it's not horrible.

OK... not a financial question... surprise! 

How many of you actually use your shower ? 

And do you find it a challenge to keep the mildew and moisture under control especially on the shower curtain?

4 hours ago, Kirk W said:

Another membership that you should consider and which is of yet a different type is the discount groups, Passport America and a very similar organization, Happy Campers.

I heard that there's an issue on weekends with Passport America?  Something like it's not generally available or you have to pay more... people were critical of this. They said it was easier on weekdays.

We have the "All Stays" app on our cellphone..... that's how we find places while on the road.

21 minutes ago, GR "Scott" Cundiff said:

Having said that, for those who aren’t familiar with TT, the Zone Pass is probably a better way to go

It's around $500 for a zone pass.....I thought I saw it on sale for $499?

Guess it really depends on how many nights you use it and where?

Hi, how many of you have tried using 1000 Trails?  I haven't tried them and have read mixed reviews, saying that some of the locations are not kept up or too rustic? 

Or, would you say is KOA is a better park other than private RV parks? 

To the best of my knowledge the manufacturer of the Sprinters built on the Class B+ platform like your coach start with a cab chassis from Mercedes Benz that is cutaway and the coach builder constructs the entire box behind the driver and passenger compartment of the truck.   This is slightly different than just modifying the interior space of a cargo van from the factory.   The coach builder manufacturer uses fiberglass materials to make the rear of the vehicle that is generally wider than the original vehicle.   It certainly has more space and overhang than a standard Mercedes Benz Sprinter van.   Class B pluses especially those without the cab over bunk bed are more aerodynamic than those with the bed in the front.  

Nice looking rig.    I seriously considered purchasing a Winnebago Navion with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter.....   Yes, I agree purchasing used is a very good idea. 

How many miles were on your 2012 when you acquired it. 

Good luck with your rig. 

Class Bs, and especially used models, are hard to find....we saw many at first that were either too old / beat up or too many miles.........

We thought about renting one, but, the costs were so prohibitive....on a weekly basis...

So, we just took the plunge, kept looking and purchased one. 

I test drove a couple of B+ models...but the smaller B felt like such a great fit. 

B+ models are really registered as Class C's.... they certainly have more space, but, the overhang of the body and the constant maintenance of the roof seams turned me off. I'd rather have a vehicle that was made at the factory and just converted on the inside.   The cutaway frames of the Class B+/ Class C's didn't quite work for me. 

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