Newbie - Considering a B
Hello, My wife and I have been spending about 100 nights per year on our boat the past 6 years, but back backs and knees are making it more difficult. We want to transition to a camper RV for da...
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It would be the long body similar to the Airstream, Road Treks, etc. It appears to me these fit inside typical parking spaces and no major issues with having other drivers give you door dings?
I have spent many hours on the web looking at various models, floor plans, specs, etc. I will eventually go see them in person, but trying to avoid sales people until I have more details as to which direction to go.
The rear bed will be a folder. I envision the forward bed being a modular deal where the table drops, and cushions are re arranged to make a small bed.
I realize it will be tight, but wondering if any one has seen this configuration of beds on either a production or custom ? I have not.
I am not overly concerned about re-sale, I just want to get a layout that works. With that said, I have a shower on my current boat that I have used a grand total of 0 times over the past 7 years. I always shower outside with some soap after a swim, or go the marina dock. With that said, I am not sure I want to give space up for a head. Is this reasonable based on others experience?
I have spent many hours on the web looking at various models, floor plans, specs, etc. I will eventually go see them in person, but trying to avoid sales people until I have more details as to which direction to go.
The rear bed will be a folder. I envision the forward bed being a modular deal where the table drops, and cushions are re arranged to make a small bed.
I realize it will be tight, but wondering if any one has seen this configuration of beds on either a production or custom ? I have not.
I am not overly concerned about re-sale, I just want to get a layout that works. With that said, I have a shower on my current boat that I have used a grand total of 0 times over the past 7 years. I always shower outside with some soap after a swim, or go the marina dock. With that said, I am not sure I want to give space up for a head. Is this reasonable based on others experience?
Shearwater wrote:
Parking - It depends on the B body you get. B's can be as short as 17' or as long as 24'(longest Mercedes Sprinter body). Check www.sportsmobile.com or manufacturers websites for size info. The widest is probably the Chevy. How long and wide are your legal parking spaces? You can probably rule out B+ and C RV's.
Accommodations - There are B vans made that will sleep 3 or 4 but there is a heavy price to be paid in terms of space for other features. The websites of B makers should show floorplans - look at those. Probably the best approach would be rear bunk beds that can be folded up. Sportsmobile and Advanced RV will build your van to suit. Check with them about bunk beds.
Probably you best option is to get a van that fits two and tow an Airliner or other small popup when there are more.
