Short Class A suitable for boon docking

dcason wrote:

RLS7201 wrote:
Another consideration for boon docking is battery bank size. Usually easier to expand battery bank size in a class A.

Do class A's typically come with enough for that (frugal usage)? We did add to our C.

There is never enough batteries but you do have a generator to recharge them.

When we are prudent on electrical usage, run the generator for an hour daily, we can go for ever.

Tanks are a different story.

RLS7201 wrote:
Another consideration for boon docking is battery bank size. Usually easier to expand battery bank size in a class A.

Do class A's typically come with enough for that (frugal usage)? We did add to our C.

Another consideration for boon docking is battery bank size. Usually easier to expand battery bank size in a class A.

camperdave wrote:

dcason wrote:

We currently have a class C and can go a week frugally so tanks in an A would be better! Didn't think of that...thank you!

What are you wanting to be different while boondocking in an A vs your current C?

Its time might be ending...we have a leak that hubby is fixing (and swears he will fix; he is a diy guy to the max)....in the cabover. Looking to get rid of the cabover and thus a King bed. He sleeps in cabover; I get the back bed which he only fits in if he sleeps diagonally (not going to happen with me in there). I need room to sleep! Our added water tank (hubby!) gets us a week and that is good...after that I need to move on to new sights. And is just about 15 years old.
Donna

I currently have a 2018 Jayco Alante 26X. We have been buying a new Motorhome every couple of years, as our needs seem to change. This Class A provided me an "office space" in the front (I still work a little on the road), a Living Room with a TV for some indoor family time, a queen bed in the rear, a Bathroom that I actually fit into and a front Bunk for my Granddaughter that lives with us full time. I downsized from a Fleetwood Diesel Pusher that had very poor ground clearance. The Alante, even with 19" wheels (verses the 22.5 on the Fleetwood has provided ample ground clearance for our Boondocking excursions. The big ol Diesel Pusher had a much better ride than the Alante, but we prefer to "Camp" vs staying at a RV Resort, just personal preference I guess. The Alante also provided an outside TV under a large power awning for those times when I need my own space. There was a noticable decrease in our outside storage, but when we started transfering our "stuff" over to the smaller rig, we decided to only transfer the stuff that we have actually used within the last year, not the stuff that we brought along just in case... we had plenty of room for our actual needs. So far, Jayco has been pretty good about taking care of any issues that have come up. Fleetwood also stepped up for our issues, I wish I could say the same for Forest River on our Class C Forester. Anyway, find what works for your needs and enjoy it, knowing that others needs will be different. Anyway, just my two cents worth. JH

The 1994-2000 Safari Treks have several 24-28ft models. They're old but of much better quality than anything built today. Most have a big bathroom across the back. The queensize bed is stored up at the ceiling during the day and a motor drops it at night. You should be able to find a few on RV Trader.

Check their support site: Trek Traxs You might need to join but membership is free. There's plenty of support when it's needed.

We've had our Newmar off the hard pavement several times. That is where the best boondocking site are.
Drive the road first, make certain it is suitable for the RV and that you won't have to back it out.

dcason wrote:

We currently have a class C and can go a week frugally so tanks in an A would be better! Didn't think of that...thank you!

What are you wanting to be different while boondocking in an A vs your current C?

dcason wrote:

way2roll wrote:
In the "for what it's worth" category, my insurance has a clause that specifically states the rv is not to be driven off a paved or serviceable road surface more than 50'. Any damage - to anything - as a result would be a denied claim.

Pretty much most manufacturers make a small Gas class a 26-27'. Most are on the F53 with 19" wheels. Not sure if that would manage where you plan to take it. Smaller A's like the Vegas are on the E450 chassis with 16" wheels.

Hubby does all the repairs so what he sows he reaps! If he is going to treat it like an all terrain vehicle, he will be fixing it!

:B

way2roll wrote:
In the "for what it's worth" category, my insurance has a clause that specifically states the rv is not to be driven off a paved or serviceable road surface more than 50'. Any damage - to anything - as a result would be a denied claim.

Pretty much most manufacturers make a small Gas class a 26-27'. Most are on the F53 with 19" wheels. Not sure if that would manage where you plan to take it. Smaller A's like the Vegas are on the E450 chassis with 16" wheels.

Hubby does all the repairs so what he sows he reaps! If he is going to treat it like an all terrain vehicle, he will be fixing it!