Adventure 80rb

I just purchased a 2015 Adventurer 89RB. The 86FB was a thought.However the 89 RB suited my needs better. My plan is to cold weather Hunt/Camp.As a matter of fact. I am now planning on going snowshoeing this winter. A first for me. Having a single propane tank in my last camper. I wanted the comfort of two. Like the 89RB,the 86FB does offer the generator option. That said I ordered without Gen. However paid for the Gen Ready compartment. I had been in contact with Adventurer and install of the gen after the fact is an option. My reasearch showed a quality built unit. Good luck with your selection.

The extend a stay hose/adaptor should be able to be used with a vertical tank on the ground. or do as I did , have your local gas guy make you up a hose.
I do this using a larger tank on extended winter stays .

I changed the valve on the right side with a longer hose to reach the ground vert. tank. I simply unscrew it from the horizontal tank.

Did some informal testing using an Oxygenetics shower head (great pressure/low water use) and with mixing hot & cold water we could have 15 min. of non-stop showers with a 6 gallon water heater. So I wouldn't worry too much about a 4 gallon one. Probably plenty of water if you are OK with "camping" and not looking for a 5-star hotel experience LOL.

Personally I don't mind the trade off of lower capacity tanks vs. weight for my type of camping.

If I had horizontal tanks that did not have the ODP valves, I would definitely carry a backup tank. Even though they are exempt, from the ODP valves, many places will not fill them. I also have had a couple of occasions where I could not find a source to re-fill my tanks, but I could just exchange the tanks. I am not aware of any place to exchange a horizontal tank.

Wayne

I'm a satisfied owner of an 89RB, prety similar to the 86 just a different plan, in fact it looks like the 89RB is pretty much the same plan as the 80rb. I also have the 4G HWT, for what it's worth the claim it is a 'quick recovery' model. All 3 of us can have a 'navy' shower without running out of hot water.

I'm not a fan of those horizontal tanks, they are expensive to replace. I personally could never get buy with those small tank sizes. I sure like the windows on both sides of the overhead, that's the one thing I don't like about mine.

Welcome to the Forum.

I have no experience with the Adventure TCs, but can say it is worth while to take a backup tank of propane if you will be in the outback. As stated, with the adapter you can use the small cylinders.

I am not aware of any gauges for propane that you can count on. The pressure will change depending on the temperature. With the pressure gauge, it will show pressure, and just as soon as the tank empties it shows zero. It does not show the amount of propane. Residential tanks have a float that measures the level of the propane. Weight is the only other way to accurately measure propane. If you do not want to carry an extra 5 gallon tank, there are 2 gallon tanks available.

A Honda 2000 generator will run a small heater, probably about 8 to 10 hours without an extended fuel setup. It can also have many other uses depending on your camping style.

Wayne

Hey, Not sure what kind of truck you have but the 86 fb is a really nice model. We purchased a 2012 new off lot and regret selling to this day. Thought we were upgrading to a fifth wheel but our circumstances changed. Great size wet bath, full size fridge, dual battery compartment , dual propane, heated basement and storage, generator ready too all in 8 ' 6 " model..

wow thanks didn't know you could do that
i use the outdoor camp stove anyways so i always have some around
we also have a small electric heater to take

Nice tc with small water tank, water heater is only 4 gals. (quick showers) smaller fridge...but at the end of the day...it works .

Being that it only has one propane tank , I am not sure how you would know how much gas you have left. It might have a gauge, if accurate , it's fine. If not , you have some options.
Carry a second tank or better yet, use an adaptor that allows you to plug in a portable one pound cyl. to get you through a night or day.

also avl at Walmart for 25.00.
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