ISO guidance, info about class B

mkguitar wrote:
our model has only the 2 seats up front which swivel- that allows the galley and cabinetry to be a little "less" congested than some other builds.



we do not use the tables- trays in the lap are easier



interior is just about 6'2" high


expect most units to have AC/DC and propane which will power hot water,furnace, stove, fridge etc

some will have an onboard genny ( which could power the house ac while parked)-

most will also have a powered roof vent/fan which can work well to keep a parked van near ambient temps ( runs on the DC power)


we never use the shower...we do have an outside shower- so if we are somewhere remote enough that there are not showers...we can use that. also good for muddy boots, dog wash and cleaning fish.

easy to park and drive- heavy ( 8800#) tall and slow to get rolling...but a great way to go.

while you can "camp" anywhere we prefer to use campgrounds with AC power and use their showers etc.
good sam has an app ( also "rvparky) and koa...look at online or in person campgrounds so you know what to expect- look for "campgrounds" not permanent residents in trailers




when visiting family we often camp in the driveway and run an extension cord to the garage. easier than worrying about our dog eating their cat.




kick some tires go see some units, youtube videos from dealers can be really good at showing features and how interior space is used

roadtrek and pleasure-way have info on older models on the website


I prefer GM, so we skewed towards the chev 3500 ( 15 MPG) there are also older Ford and Dodge units out there

as for shopping- az has no tax on private party sales so a 10% saving staying away from teh dealer....craigslist has plenty listings
roadtrekchapter.org has classifieds too



we keep the van kinda ready to go and the night before will turn on the fridge- and in the morning will stow the food.prep time is minimal...I even keep a weeks clothing stored in there



learning the energy, water and waste systems is a bit of a curve but it's not rocket surgery.
Youtube helps
Mike

Lots of good info, thanks! The swivel seats looks like a sweet arrangement, from what I've seen. A lot of the above is what I kind of anticipated. E.g. sure you *can* shower but it's not ideal. It sounds too like the kind of things we'd do except we'd like to keep it as cheap as possible.