Class C without boondocking amenities

Wannabango wrote:
if I can save money

My understanding is that RV appliances are usually less reliable than appliances that only run on 120v. Is this not true?

If the goal is saving money, become a boondocker and stay away from RV parks.

No, that's not true. My wh, range and furnaces are over 15 years old and going strong.

Life without...butter, eggs, meat, pop, beer, milk, ice, salad, juice, mayonnaise? Why?

If you don't want to use the propane, DON'T USE IT. It would cost you to delete if you order, and cost when you sell.

I believe your question has been rendered moot. If you are looking for a used unit, I dont believe you will find one without a propane powered system. So find a unit you like, use the installed equipment for a while, and then try going a while without it. If you dont use or want them, hey the stove is also fully capable of being an additional cabinet section, as is the fridge.

MobileBasset wrote:
I'm not sure what your goal is in searching for a propane-less RV.

To save money in the initial cost of the RV and the replacement costs of the appliances as well as having things go out less frequently.

MobileBasset wrote:
On the other hand you could just go with the flow, use the fridge to keep your beer, submarine sandwiches and ice cream cold (parking lots are plenty level enough for the fridge), and have a hot shower occasionally.

I'm pretty happy with my food options without a refrigerator if it's just for a week or so at a time. It's not difficult to set yourself up with a hot shower in the woods. It should be even easier in an RV.

gbopp wrote:
Why not just buy a van or box truck to build what you need?

I've considered that, but I figured it might be cheaper to just buy an RV versus having to install an A/C unit, shower, and toilet in a truck. Is that not accurate? Also, would campground owners generally be okay with this setup?

MobileBasset wrote:
If it is to save money, and assuming you could find such an RV, you'd have a heck of a time selling it.

gbopp wrote:
If you're buying a new Winnebago you would probably have to special order it without a propane system.
Consider the resale/trade value.

I'm going to try to buy one at least a couple of years old. If they're that hard to find and resell, I guess that would negate any savings I might get from going propane-less.

2oldman wrote:

Wannabango wrote:
I'm just not sure I'll use it enough to justify its presence if I can save money and get more reliable appliances in a different model.

Reliable? What do you mean?

My understanding is that RV appliances are usually less reliable than appliances that only run on 120v. Is this not true?

When something has become an accepted standard, there is usually a pretty good reason or reasons for it. Yes technology changes can make something better than what had been considered "tried and true" but that still doesnt normally detract from the usefulness of what had been in prior use. And you may discover that instead of paying for a couple of weeks to a month at an RV park at $25 to $40 a night to use their electricity and wifi, you may prefer to live out in the boonies with old fashioned propane which may cost you $40 a month and wifi from a smartphone for your internet access.

Wannabango wrote:
I'm just not sure I'll use it enough to justify its presence if I can save money and get more reliable appliances in a different model.

Reliable? What do you mean?

Why not just buy a van or box truck to build what you need?
If you're buying a new Winnebago you would probably have to special order it without a propane system.


Consider the resale/trade value.

I'm thinking the 22R is the way to go, I just wanted to make sure there wasn't a better option that I wasn't aware of. I'll use the propane system some if it's included. It would be handy at times. I'm just not sure I'll use it enough to justify it's presence if I can save money and get more reliable appliances in a different model.

2oldman wrote:

Wannabango wrote:
I'm thinking I'll just cut out foods that need to be refrigerated.

Pretty spartan living. Presuming your post isn't a put-on, I think I'd keep the propane system in case you miss butter, eggs, meat, pop, beer, milk, ice, salad, juice, mayonnaise...

It's usually not difficult to find level spots in WM. And there's no law saying you can't use a leveling block.

I'm used to doing without most of those luxuries. I try to eat somewhat healthy. I can keep plenty of fruit on hand and use canned foods until I get to my destination.