Just found this blog and wanted to say that wife and I just left Orlando late this afternoon and put a deposit on their only 27G. They are discontinuing this model RV, but like you, looked at the 28A and compared and found the 27G more to our liking. We have full timed in the past, but eventually sold our coach and bought another home. Now, we are wanting to complete our bucket list and visit Alaska. Have been everywhere but there. So, will let you know how it works out. I can do most anything when it comes to the RV itself, so not too worried. 130,000 miles and 1160 on gen. Not opting for the extended warranty, as I have never seen any worth the paper they are written on. On size between the two RV's, it is 4 inches narrower and approximately a foot and a half shorter. Again, the kitchen configuration was better with no offset sink area and I plan on removing that stupid round sink and put in a double, box in the over head compartment up front, add storage there and mount a flat screen TV. I am going to remove the microwave and redo the cabinets and install a convection microwave. Lot's to do before our trip in May! Will keep you posted!
Regards,
Joe
Hi Joe
We are sure you will enjoy the 27G better than the 28A! It is ideal for 2 and has the toilet on the floor and not perched up! Hope to get around in the next week or so to put up photos of the mods we have done - but to give you an idea.
1. Shoe storage space under the bed and above the water tank - plenty of room.
2. End panel made on left of water tank for easy access to winterise valve connection - a must otherwise bed has to be lifted up. Check the drain valve can be turned as in our build the handle was too long and had to be cut - obviously never done!
3. Ikea bed slats under the mattress to allow it to breath and also very comfortable :) Removed the plastic cover on existing mattress and also the plastic cover found on the mattress inside! Everything can now breath and springs in mattress also work better! (initially we had put a Ikea topper on it)
4. Double pole isolator switch for the convection oven we have, so no power drain when using solar and not in use (control panel lights)
5. Invertor under the sink unit in large space after removing existing heating pipes and tidying up cables. Faces out to the steps. (Removed fire extinguisher and moulded housing t fit.) Invertor just above battery and short cables.
6. Fire extinguisher now fitted on step right as you come in on the ledge without using moulding. Just bracket onto side.
7. Refitted new panels in the under sink cupboard after fitting the invertor facing outwards and bigger space for storage.
8. New type 31 sealed marine battery from Academy Sports (109 euros). Just because it has 12.5 v plus does not mean it is good - you need a load tester.
8.2 x solar panels with control panel just above invertor. At present I have decided not to fix panels on the roof and keep the 20ft cable coiled on top of the battery. Quick and easy to take out and put panels wherever we want around the vehicle. (Lots of people when parked up do not have panels in best direction due to space they are allowed and views they want from their windows.
9.Motorscooter rack on the back hitch which seems to be working well.
10. 12v to 5W usb outlets 1A and 1.5A supply.(later models started to have them as part of the sockets) One each side of the bed and one above main table.
The jury is still out on the final over cab space with different ideas and looking at creating a comfy settee area as well.
look forward to hearing how you get on. Feel free to email direct if you want anything.
oh we are getting 10.5 mpg on the interstate at 60mph and lowest we have had so far in total is 9.5 :)
Oh when you do a final inspection fill the tanks up full and not just to gauge full. We had a leak on our black tank to socket fitting below the toilet. Found when max full and/or moving to dump station and sloshing! Leaks outside underneath.
Alan
