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Are there any class B's that do not look like RVs?

Naio
Explorer II
Explorer II
Commercially produced, non-DIY, campers that just look like regular vans?

This came up in another thread, and my first thought was, 'I have never seen one...' but I guess that would be the point!

So, are there any out there, that I am missing?
3/4 timing in a DIY van conversion. Backroads, mountains, boondocking, sometimes big cities for a change of pace.
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ryegatevt
Explorer II
Explorer II
John & Angela wrote:
To improve our stealthiness we are going to put a big "GOT MILK" sign on the side of our little rig and then maybe a decal of a large dairy cow. Maybe a carton of empty milk bottles by the door for good effect.



In this day and age I'm pretty sure there are more Class B's than milk trucks on the road!
Steve & Bev
2005 Roadtrek 210
Tess, our Sheltie

John___Angela
Explorer
Explorer
drsolo wrote:
John & Angela wrote:
To improve our stealthiness we are going to put a big "GOT MILK" sign on the side of our little rig and then maybe a decal of a large dairy cow. Maybe a carton of empty milk bottles by the door for good effect.



With that awning over the window I would be worried people would be lining up to buy milk?


Or serve hot dogs or French fries etc. when we are in Mexico sometimes people flag us down thinking we are a collectivio. (Small commuter bus).
2003 Revolution 40C Class A. Electric smart car as a Toad on a smart car trailer
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but rather by the moments that take our breath away.

drsolo
Nomad
Nomad
John & Angela wrote:
To improve our stealthiness we are going to put a big "GOT MILK" sign on the side of our little rig and then maybe a decal of a large dairy cow. Maybe a carton of empty milk bottles by the door for good effect.



With that awning over the window I would be worried people would be lining up to buy milk?
Ingrid and Dan Retired teachers from Milwaukee, WI
1992 GMC Vandura conversion

Fastpaddler
Explorer
Explorer
Davydd wrote:
We looked a little stealthy here. 🙂



Very aggressive and purposeful Rv, eh? Looks like you are not far from my condo on Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas. Or not??
AL
PS: I don't gamble...

CSG
Explorer
Explorer
BudJ wrote:
CSG, why do you need to be so stealthy?

Thanks.

Bud


I rarely stay in campgrounds and I prefer my privacy.

I was being facetious about the peepholes...
2001 GMC EC 2500HD, 4x4, 6.0 V8
2002 Pleasure-Way Traverse
2002 Lexus Land Cruiser (LX470)

rlb8s
Explorer
Explorer




Here is my 2013 PW Lexor LS. It is a lot more stealthy then my previous Class C.
12 RoadTrek 210 Simplicity - named E-Pod
05 GMC 3500 SRW Crew Cab LB
10 Bass Cat Puma w/ 250 Mercury ProXS

Previous RVs -
14 Livin Lite 8.6
13 Pleasure-Way Lexor TS Class B
13 Tioga Montara 25K Class C
09 Lance 915 Truck Camper

stan909
Explorer
Explorer
How about "Blood Bank" that should keep people away.

Naio
Explorer II
Explorer II
Ohhhh.... :). I had only seen the word 'stealth' used when people were talking about wanting to camp in their rv without anyone knowing they were in there -- for example, on city streets. I didn't realize it could have other meanings.


I love the idea of the cow decal!
3/4 timing in a DIY van conversion. Backroads, mountains, boondocking, sometimes big cities for a change of pace.

John___Angela
Explorer
Explorer
To improve our stealthiness we are going to put a big "GOT MILK" sign on the side of our little rig and then maybe a decal of a large dairy cow. Maybe a carton of empty milk bottles by the door for good effect.

2003 Revolution 40C Class A. Electric smart car as a Toad on a smart car trailer
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but rather by the moments that take our breath away.

gerrym51
Explorer II
Explorer II
the only people who actually notice class b rv's as class b rv's are people who know rv's.

most people don't know a class b rv unless someone tells them and it hits them in the face.

over the years i kept telling the wife about roadtreks and sportsmobiles. i showed her pictures and websitew.

i still have to point them out to her when i see them.

most people just see a van

BudJ
Explorer
Explorer
CSG, why do you need to be so stealthy?

Thanks.

Bud

CSG
Explorer
Explorer
I see a plain white cargo van and I still think RV. I have a PW Traverse which is pretty stealthy but I'd like to sell it and get a high top Sprinter cargo van and keep it rock simple. Maybe just peepholes...
2001 GMC EC 2500HD, 4x4, 6.0 V8
2002 Pleasure-Way Traverse
2002 Lexus Land Cruiser (LX470)

BudJ
Explorer
Explorer
"It's funny how people keep thinking I mean stealth when I don't . Maybe I am not articulating very well?"


Naio, 'stealth' with a B means that it does not look like an RV which is mostly what you are talking about. The stealth B is not shouting HEY, look at me I'm an RV.

It is very unlikely that I won't know a B when I see it since I've been around B's and forums for quite awhile. If stealth is needed, the 170 and 190 B owners hope they are seen as having a 'Conversion van'. It will work with a lot of the population but not with someone like me or most of the folks on this forum.

Stealth means not looking like an RV.

Bud

Naio
Explorer II
Explorer II
Interesting to see what folks feel catches the eye and what does not. As a new RVer, awnings in their shells do not really say 'RV' to me. They are similar to the long pieces of 6" PVC that plumbers (and others) use to haul materials on the roof, for example.

It's funny how people keep thinking I mean stealth when I don't :). Maybe I am not articulating very well? It's just that I notice a Roadtrek (with the decals and all) from two blocks away, in a city. It sticks out. I don't like to be so noticeable -- not because I am hiding, I just don't like the attention. Same reason I dress plainly and don't holler a lot in public.

An obvious RV also seems like a target for breakins, even parked in front of my S&B.

For me it's color that sticks out. If everything -- awning shell, AC, roof vent, etc. -- is the same color as the body, and there is not more writing (name brands, etc.) or striping than regular cars, then it blends in. Although the dropped floor is also pretty eye-catching...
3/4 timing in a DIY van conversion. Backroads, mountains, boondocking, sometimes big cities for a change of pace.

gerrym51
Explorer II
Explorer II
most roadtreks built in the last 3 years have compressor fridge.

only the 170,190 and 210 have 3 way. all the rest including zion have compressor fridge.

at night is a awning that noticeable(not out but rolled up in it's case).

air conditioners on roofs of long vans are quite commmon.

again at night (unless running) are they that noticeable?

seems to me the usefulness of an awning outweighs it's negatives-unless your a person that never uses the awning-if you use it you are glad to have it.

seems to me the high fantastic fan vent covers(maxair etc) are far more noticable