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Re: Class Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
Songbirds wrote: All Three Class Bs, by Coachmen Not sure where you are but here are some new and used on this site. in OHIO Shafer RV Then you have General RV In reviewing your post, Coachmen RV Class Bs models all have twin beds. However, theNEW MODEL BEYOND-22RB shows a FULL WET REAR BATH. Hi Songbirds, I like a couple of the options that Coachmen has. I am not sure how long they have been out in terms of availability used, but it is nice to have additional names and options. Thx, Dean4.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Class Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
Deb and Ed M wrote: Sportsmobile is a custom van upfitter who offers twin bed options - it's always worth a search for that name Deb and Ed M, Great idea! Sportsmobile is a high end niche producer of Class Bs. I had forgotten about them. I will keep them on my short last. Used is a must, given the price of new ones!!! ;) Thx, Dean4.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Class Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
lucy6194 wrote: We bought a 2014Winnebago navion this past summer. 25.5 ft so I can drive it. Twin beds,diesel. Traded our 5th wheel so down sized. Price was under 60k and mileage 26k. Hi lucy6194, The Winnebago Views/Navions are sweet small Class Cs!!! Your twin bed model is my favorite floor plan! Thx, Dean4.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Class Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
hoosiermark wrote: I bought a Hymer Sunlight Van One 2018 with 18K miles in August. Price was $40K from camping world. It has two single beds or makes a queen size. Hymer has gotten a lot of bad publicity but mine seems like a good one and we are pleased with it. We thought it would make a good starter unit so we could figure out what we really want based upon how we use it in the next few years. It took me about 2 years to find a deal on one. I had driven a couple but the price was more then I wanted to pay. ( I tell people look up the word cheap in the dictionary and you see my picture) Hi hoosiermark, Hmm, I was not familiar with the Hymer Sunlight Van One. It is similar to the Winnebago Travato 59K. Nice! Thx, Dean P.S. - I used to work in Batesville, IN!4.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Class Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
ItsyRV wrote: A friend bought a Gulfstream BT Cruiser 5210 with the 2 couch/beds (can also be had with a single couch/bed and dinette). Very compact but seems big inside for the size. Has full dry bath. Nice kitchen and big fridge. Comes pretty well equip with everything. He got it after haggling for under 50K with all the options that were available. BT Cruiser 5210 Hi ItsyRV, I like the floor plan in the BT Cruiser 5210. It is a sweet small Class C. We are leaning toward a used Class B first with a slightly larger, but small Class C in a few years. Thx, Dean4.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Class Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
Islandman wrote: Take a look at a used Pleasure Way Class B, they are well made and are quite reasonable if you look for one about 10 years old or so. Earlier ones are on a Dodge chassis which we used to own and the newer ones (about 2004 and up) are on the Ford chassis. Length is about 21 ft if I remember correctly. For something a little bigger, you might consider a small Class C in the 23 ft range like a used Coach House, say a 2005 model. That would be about $25K, maybe a little more if it was low mileage and in perfect shape. Hi Islandman, Agreed the Pleasureway is a fine small motorhome. We like the Pursuit that they manufactured from 2013 to 2015; however, it is a small Class C. After further research, I think the Pleasureway Excel TD has twin beds. The Excel TS might work as well in terms of being a flexible floor plan that could be used in a twin format. Love Coach House! Even used they are pricey, but owning a Casita, I am a fan of their 1 piece molded fiberglass shell. Thanks, Dean4.7KViews0likes0CommentsClass Bs with Twin Beds other than the Travato 59K
Hi All, We just finished our 4th season as empty nesters camping in our ‘05 Casita 17” FD travel trailer. Nearly 200 wonderful nights later, we are wondering about adding a small used motorhome. After retirement in 3 years, we might think about a small Class C 25’ or under. Until then, we would like to try a used Class B motorhome. We are fans of the Winnebago Travato 59K, but they have only been out a few years and used prices are general 60K and up. Are there other Class Bs with the twin bed layout? A bathroom is a must as well. Thanks, Dean12KViews0likes19CommentsRe: How old does it have to be to be too old?
Acdii wrote: DeanCHS1980 wrote: darsben1 wrote: see my sig below Hi darsben, LOL, love your signature line!!! Speaks volumes regarding longevity in terms of motorhomes and relationships. Thank you, Dean Interesting, I don't see any signatures, or pictures. Hi Acdii, See darsben's original post to my thread. Take care, Dean554Views0likes0CommentsRe: How old does it have to be to be too old?
pnichols wrote: For anything based on a Ford E Series (van) chassis, I'd recommend not earlier than 2005 so as to get the V10 engine that doesn't blow plugs and coupled to the computer controlled TorqShift 5-speed (6 gear ratios internally) transmission. The trick is to also get that mix - old enough to be able to afford - along with a nearly or completely one-piece fiberglass coach structure plus great workmanship inside the coach. A Chinook Class C right at year 2005 on the Ford chassis may be the least expensive way to get exactly the right combination. Maybe a 2005/2006 Bigfoot Class C on the Ford chassis would provide a good combination, too. For added ruggedness, with some luck you might even be able to find one on the heavier Ford van chassis - which in later years was called their E450 chassis. We had a 1969 Chinook "chassis mount" (Class C?) for many years in the 1980's. A partially fiberglass coach body with tough-as-nails constructioon throughout. I was a bit dangerous to park on slopes, though - based on it's GMC 3500 dually chassis that for some reason used an automatic transmission design with no park gear. The emergency brake was all there was! Hi pnichols, Appreciate your comments regarding the Ford E Series Chassis. LOL, I agree with your comment of "old enough to be able to afford"!!! I am definitely a fan of the Chinooks (but getting older) and the Coach Houses (very expensive) as well as a couple of other brands. Hmm, that '69 Chinook looks like it could be a bear to park (on a slope). Thanks, Dean554Views0likes0Comments
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