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Jeff243's avatar
Jeff243
Explorer
Jan 24, 2015

Adventurer 80RB vs 80W: does anyone use the 80RB shower?

My wife and I are getting close to pulling the trigger on a new TC for our recently-purchased truck (2006 Chevy 3500 SRW CC/LB, 6.0L gas). We've narrowed it down to an Adventurer 80RB (new 2014 model) or an 80W (new 2013 model). Either will give us lots of room to take "stuff" within our payload (both TC's around 1900 dry weight; truck with full tank of gas and the two of us weighs 6600; 9900 max payload). The main difference between the two models that we can see is that the 80RB has a wetbath/shower and the 80W only has a toilet (it does have an outside shower). We're leaning towards the 80W for a few reasons (dual propane tanks, better storage, bigger fridge, bigger freshwater tank), but appreciate any feedback others have with either model.

Does anyone with an 80RB actually use the shower? It seems pretty cramped.

Thanks!
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  • brholt's avatar
    brholt
    Explorer II
    Jan 25, 2015
    I don't have one but looking at the specs it is really hard to imagine using the shower unless you have full hook-ups. With my pop-up trailer we used to make 5 gallons of water work (fresh and gray) pretty well but forget showering.
  • hedge's avatar
    hedge
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2015
    I'm not a fan of the small tanks on those. You have a capable truck why not the 86fb or 89rb?
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Jan 24, 2015
    I don't think the question has a lot to do with the model/brand. In any case, we usually use the campground showers when they are available. We can both shower at once and find it easier.

    When the weather is nice, and we are boondocking, it is easy to wash off outside.

    Just try to think of the circumstances when you will use your camper.

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