Hi,
I'm new to the forum but just had to chime in on this topic since my 2015 Leisure Travel Free Spirit SS is being built as we speak. The 3 way fridge was a big issue for us. Our present class B that we have owned for the last 10 years ( Sportsmobile, gas engine)has a 3way.
We travel ALL kinds of ways. We want to be able to travel ALL kinds of ways. To us the 3 way was just peace of mind. On the new SS yes we have ordered the generator, yes we are adding the solar, but now we are on a diesel engine and that will change some things.
Our gas engine ran the gen and the fridge if needed,) the fridge also ran off the house batteries or on shore). It also has an auto shut off to keep you from running out of gas but that never happened.
With the diesel on the SS, the water heater, fridge, gen, run on propane. Except when the fridge is on house or shore elec. The propane tank is 8 gal. Considering you can only fill that 80%, it's good to have that trickle charge solar and of course if you're touring the house batteries will charge up as you travel.
It's true that the major use of our travel van is touring. We may have the van sitting for hours while we explore. We NEVER had an issue with our three way failing to maintain proper temps to safely keep our food. This is why we were adamant that our new van would also have three way. The 2015 Free Spirit SS will have a Dometic 6cu. ft. 2 door, 3way fridge. It was initially listed as a Norcold 5.4 cu ft. 2 door, 3 way but that has changed.
After comparing the fit and finish of the Sprinter outfitters, and after having owned one outfitted to OUR specs for 10 years, we settled on the FS SS as the new one FOR US. Every RV'er has different needs and desires on their top 10 list. I hope EVERYONE gets the RV of their dreams! It doesn't have to be the one I ultimately picked to be "the BEST" for them. It's nearly impossible in today's market to think of EVERTHING during your RV hunt and purchase. For us it was at first a process of eliminating the ones that DID NOT FIT. One of our top 10?- A SMALL 2 WAY FRIDGE!!! Hard to believe, I know. The other was a tiny tiny closet for a bath!!!!! Guy's you may not "understand" but , LADIES, WE DON'T STAND, RIGHT???? WOW The incredible dry bath on the FREE Spirit SS! Thank you knee room!!!
Okay, off topic but you all get the idea. I don't think ANYBODY is right about what is best for everybody, but we can all gain from each other's experiences and input.
