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Dakzuki wrote:
Skid Row Joe wrote:
Still waiting for the mpg claim of "upper-teens," was going to happen? I n otic e how everybody avoided explaining how it would actually get nearly 20 mpg? Ain't gonna happen with a fuel thirsty gasser and that much weight.
Those numbers come from the same folks that claim a V6 Sprinter class C can get similar fuel mileage.....dealers. You will see that in their on line ads Lichtsinn always qualifies the numbers as an estimate. I guess that's their "disclaimer".
The Mercedes-Benz turbodiesel Sprinter routinely gets in the mid-teens. Mid-teens is "14 to 16 mpg."
The guy here earlier claimed this Trend would get in the upper-teens. Upper-teens means; "18-19 mpg." There's no way those numbers are achievable.
FWIW, my Class C E450 7.3 PSD routinely gets in the low-teens; "10.5 to 11.5 mpg."Skid Row Joe wrote:
Still waiting for the mpg claim of "upper-teens," was going to happen? I n otic e how everybody avoided explaining how it would actually get nearly 20 mpg? Ain't gonna happen with a fuel thirsty gasser and that much weight.
Those numbers come from the same folks that claim a V6 Sprinter class C can get similar fuel mileage.....dealers. You will see that in their on line ads Lichtsinn always qualifies the numbers as an estimate. I guess that's their "disclaimer".pnichols wrote:
The only "problem" with those floorplans above is that the only lounge chairs available are via the two spin-around cab seats.
Spin-around cab seats of course are always nice in a Class B/B+/C ... but they're most practical when you also have other coach-area lounge chair(s). The reason being that in cold weather, the cab is never insulated as well (due to it's windows, steel walls, etc.) as the rest of the coach, so it's best to curtain/blanket off the cab area from the rest of the coach. If the cab seats are your only lounge chairs ... well, I guess one is out of luck on any lounge chairs being available in cold weather.
I'd prefer a comfortable lounge chair right where that bench seat is.
Here's how to insulate a cab while keeping the cab seats useable. LINK- Still waiting for the mpg claim of "upper-teens," was going to happen? I n otic e how everybody avoided explaining how it would actually get nearly 20 mpg? Ain't gonna happen with a fuel thirsty gasser and that much weight.
- The only "problem" with those floorplans above is that the only lounge chairs available are via the two spin-around cab seats.
Spin-around cab seats of course are always nice in a Class B/B+/C ... but they're most practical when you also have other coach-area lounge chair(s). The reason being that in cold weather, the cab is never insulated as well (due to it's windows, steel walls, etc.) as the rest of the coach, so it's best to curtain/blanket off the cab area from the rest of the coach. If the cab seats are your only lounge chairs ... well, I guess one is out of luck on any lounge chairs being available in cold weather.
I'd prefer a comfortable lounge chair right where that bench seat is. - Look familiar? Now I think I see - a B version of the Trend, bur looks reversed...Didn't Winnebago USA sue for Australia design and name copying.
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Hmmm Dakzuki wrote:
The Winnebago built seats on mine go fwd/aft, up/down, recline, pan tilt, and have a lumbar support adjustment. The recline adjustment is from a wheel/knob on the base of the back. I presume the Trend is somewhat similar.
No comparison to the Sprinter. The Navion has a much more comfortable and open driving area.- The tight space seems odd - isn't this the size of Sprinter Cs?
The engind seems to have similar HP and torque as my 300 HP Chevy 6.0, and the Ducato has less 'stuff' between the engine block and the deive wheels - more direct is more efficient?
If so, this may be one zippy little rig
edit -- 10% lrss hp and 30% less twist (v8 vs v6) gerrym51 wrote:
Dakzuki wrote:
puttd wrote:
the bottom seats make a bunk and there is a top bunk. the table has a hidden leaf so you could conceivably get 6 friendly and skinny adults around the table.
Aside from the obviously tight quarters, I don't think there is room for storage for six for towels, clothes, trash can, laundry hamper, etc. on the inside.
My family of 6 plus 1 Norwegian elkhound RVed in a Chinook 18 Plus class C back in the 70s. With careful packing it can be done. I think the biggest issue for 6 could be weight but we don't know the OCCC of it.
just because one can does not mean one should or want. this rv to me strictly 2 people:B
Correct. The two of us travel in a 24.5 foot RV with a slide. That's just about perfect. I was just mentioning the possibilities.1492 wrote:
I was also at the Hershey show for a couple of days and looked at the Trend. Winnebago had two on display for $79,999. and both were sold. Actually, very nice layouts. Though the biggest issue for me was the driving position. Couldn't figure out how to recline the seat back, a little too upright, or if the seat itself would slide back any further? Seems like it should?
The Trend appears to use adjustment wheels mounted on the side of each seat. Also, there is not much room in the left foot well, so my knee was bent at an unpleasant angle.
In so much as I'm 6'+ tall, it was just too uncomfortable for me for any type of extended driving.
However, I'd be interest in any real type MPG ratings, and opinions on the power of this engine from anyone who ends up buying one?
The Winnebago built seats on mine go fwd/aft, up/down, recline, pan tilt, and have a lumbar support adjustment. The recline adjustment is from a wheel/knob on the base of the back. I presume the Trend is somewhat similar.
