All Electric Motorhomes
Why did the major RV manufacturers switch to all-electric coaches and do away with propane? Was it for safety reasons? Second, has this caused a problem with using residential refrigerators or are the...
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bluwtr49 wrote:
I suspect a lot of it is market differentiation. From a sheer practical sense the difference between an all electric and one that only has a gas cook-top and, perhaps, a gas/electric fridge is minimal.
Marketing is what drives much of coach design and when something "innovative" resonates with the consumers for whatever reason that drives more of the same. MH design is not immune to current fads and the associated bragging rights.
Have you ever seen the Marathon (I believe) that tried the slide out patio...that one didn't take off but if it had you would see others jump on the bandwagon practical or not.
The coach that you are thinking about is the Country Coach Veranda. Personally, I thought the only real purpose for it would be if you were handicapped or had a handicapped passenger. They could just roll out to the Veranda and enjoy the weather without having to climb steps, etc.
The 'Veranda' took up the space for a slide which narrowed the interior. If it were raining, the Veranda would be a big mess. Also, leaves and debris would need to be kept away as the floor of the Veranda mashes up against the sliding door. You would want that area as clean as possible.
MM.
