Changing units.

[ol__grouch]

I'm quite happy with my '89 Coachmen Horizon on a GMC Vandura chassis. I've never done anything with the water system as I haven't put a sewage dump into my sewer line and, mainly, the shower is 4 feet tall. I'm 6 foot. The problem is the lady friend. She wants a usable shower. I have the choice of changing motorhomes or lady friends. They are both keepers but she puts up with my foibles so I plan to make her happy.

My current unit is a class B and is 18 1/2 feet long and 76 inches wide. It's snug inside but comfortable. Granted, I'm 6 inches longer than the bed but if I sleep at an angle, I fit. The biggest issue is the roof. It's tall in the front and in back, where the shower is, it's about the same as a conversion van without a raised roof. Outside of the plumbing, everything works. She has said she'd be happy with a conversion van and just get a hotel. Are there any class B's with the raised roof in back that are reasonable? I mainly want to have a roof a/c and furnace. Since getting my B, I've had my power knocked out twice by storms and I can sleep out there with a generator running quite comfortable.

[Neverhappy]

So ??

[ol__grouch]

jjrai wrote:
Paying cash is the best way to enjoy the freedom. Have you been searching Criagslist? There are always interesting Units coming up.

That's where I got my B. The dealer was so happy to finally sell it, they delivered it 150 miles. I see an occasional A or C class that might work but I'd have to sell my unit first. Then, once it's sold, I'd be without one until I could find something else.

Twice I drove it to work with my suitcase and a cooler in it, made a reservation for that night and the next at a campground and left from work. I had hoped to do that this weekend but I'm on call until a week from Monday. Bumer, but it pays for the travel.

I want to make Momma happy, but I really want a smooth transition. I've seen a bunch of ads for people looking for a class B or camper van. There was one conversion van that I thought about but it didn't have the roof a/c. Mine works great and I don't handle hot weather very well. I'll chisel ice on my T-shirt. Get it hot enough and I want to hide inside under the a/c outlet.

My unit is showing it's age. It's an '89 with the paint that they used back then. (Peeling.) 90K on the clock with a puff of blue from valve guides when I start it. A bit of a white knuckle drive in cross winds but otherwise a comfy ride. If I watch my overhead, I can go just about anywhere.

[jjrai]

Paying cash is the best way to enjoy the freedom. Have you been searching Criagslist? There are always interesting Units coming up.

[ol__grouch]

Well, I paid cash for the B and don't want to borrow to replace it. If the tall top hamper was in back and the shower was taller, it would do fine as it is. As for going with an A, I used to drive a truck and don't have a problem but most of the A's I can afford have a short wheel base for easy turning. This causes a major tail swing when backing it around a corner into a parking space. A longer wheel base probably wouldn't get into where I store my current RV. The reason I got the B in the first place was size. It's 18 1/2 feet long. I've gotten to where I can park it in one move with no backing and filling.

[mlts22]

It isn't a "B", but the Winnebago Trend also has a drop-down bed. One floorplan uses a corner queen and allows one to use the drop-down as an option. Another, using the drop-down is a must, but there is more room to do daily stuff.

Another option is the Winnebago ERA 70A. It isn't cheap, but it will have a decent bathroom, the beds should be long enough at 75 inches, and will have roof A/C, a furnace, and a propane generator.

[senf]

A few years back, we were looking at a Safari Trek, Class A; they came in two lengths 24 feet and 28 feet. They had the "magic bed" which came down from the ceiling. Maybe you can find one of the smaller ones.

[gerrym51]

how about thor axis A if that's what she wants

[ol__grouch]

Horizon170 wrote:
Friend or RV-----------------Which ever is the cheapest------There are plenty of each to be had.
Seriously, you may want to upgrade the RV. 🙂

That's what I've been thinking. When it comes down to it, the RV is just metal and glass. On the other hand, this gal has a work schedule like I do (so she doesn't complain about mine) plus she can out shoot me on the target range. 🙂

I'm looking for suggestions on a different unit. I think she'd prefer an A but I haven't found any short enough to park on my property.

[Horizon170]

Friend or RV-----------------Which ever is the cheapest------There are plenty of each to be had.
Seriously, you may want to upgrade the RV. 🙂