B+ motorhomes

So happy to have found this forum. We are in the process of researching and hopefully purchasing a motorhome. Have been specifically interested in the 2004 Trail-Lite 6L Chevrolet 235S or the 251. We are very new to RVing, rented a rather rattly 29 ft. Tioga last spring and took our daughters (1yo and 6yo) to Mammoth Cave. Even though it was a less than stellar trip, we are seriously thinking about buying one of our very own.

The closest Trail-Lite dealer is about 100 miles from our home...not real convenient if we end up with some repair issues. One of our dilemmas is that the sleeping arrangements in either set up seem less than ideal. The 235 has no place for one to go for "separation", like naps for our little one, or containment, like her crib at home provides. Although the 251 addresses that issue, it doesn't seem like the most economical use of space, or the most comfortable, for that matter. Also, is one model more marketable than the other if we decide after a year that RVing is not what we had in mind?

Has anyone eliminated the gas oven since they currently have the microwave/convection oven? Why would you need both? Have not read any comments about the RVQ grill...any input on that option? Would a Fantastic Fan in the bathroom make sense? The rental unit we used was quite unpleasant and I would like to avoid that situation in our own motorhome. Is the skylight/fan adequate? Has the drawer slide issue been resolved on the 2004?

Enough questions for now. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Tim and Randi

Welcome to the forum.
Has anyone eliminated the gas oven since they currently have the microwave/convection oven? Why would you need both?

You don't get both. You get the micro/convec oven and a gas cooktop. Handy for cooking or heating something up w/o hook ups or starting the gen set.

Has the drawer slide issue been resolved on the 2004?

I resolved it on mine by removing drawer, taking the front off of it and making a door out of it. Gain almost 6" of room that is wasted under the drawer.

Also, is one model more marketable than the other if we decide after a year that RVing is not what we had in mind?

Don't know the answer, but you might check NADA or RV Trader to look at prices of used units.

Good Luck with whatever you buy. (or don't buy)