Comments on: Class B Motorhomes

By: Motorhomes For Sale

Motorhomes For Sale — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:06:43 +0000

I think Class B Motorhomes Rvs is a best Rvs for a family. because it is comfortable for long tour.

Thanks

http://www.usedtruckplus.com/

By: geo

geo — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:47:47 +0000

nice

By: Ky G

Ky G — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:32:55 +0000

I do agree so many of them are tricked out w/toys beyond my needs. I am searching for one but I have found that most I will probley have to strip!! I do not need propane or any sort of appliances, the water usage for a built in potty (I have my own methods) nor do I need a sink. An outdoor shower is the only option I would consider. I could carry so much more H2o w/out the weight of appliances or use that space more efficiently. A very minimal sink would best suit me. The beds in these vans are more like couches and I also find the weight of them un needed…another change there. I could purchase a large van but I do so want the space of the Class B and the water storage options…along with the sturdier roof for solar panels. Alas, what is a woman and her dog on a budget to do…
~Ky and Bingo

By: Richard Wesson

Richard Wesson — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:49:41 +0000

The Sprinter vans are ideal, tall with steep walls that utilize cabinet space. Sportsmobile (check website) converts these over, as well as the most rugged 4x4s, and they work closely with you to customize it to what you want although they’re not really into the high-end stuff pictured in these photos. Mostly real basic stuff, arranged how you want it. We got one two years ago and are real happy with it. A main bed, two bunks in back that fold up to haul cargo, shower, port-a-potty, propane heater, hot water transfer from the engine system, reefer and aux. battery charged mostly from solar energy, a propane range rather than a microwave, and a killer sound system. It still rides like a van, nothing glorified, but we got almost 24 mpg diesel on our last big trip of about 2400 miles. We plan on moving into a small house at our place, renting out our main house, and hitting the road for good stretches at a time. It’s pretty much self contained except for laundry.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:34:49 +0000

Mattexian. Great article. Thanks! If I had to do college over again, I think I would also live in a van or a nice Class B, but I would need one with a heater…or go to school in Florida.

By: Carey Huffman

Carey Huffman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:20:00 +0000

I like the idea of Class Bs, but the problem is the lack of space inside. Basically, it is just an aisle with built-ins on either side. I have always thought a good stealth camper would be an old Ryder moving truck, the ones that are essentially van cabs with the big box attached on the back. The overhang above the cab would make a nice sleeping loft and there is plenty of room for a sitting area, kitchen and bath in the main body. Some of the newer ones even have the plastic roof inserts to give it a feeling of airiness and better light inside. I believe some are diesel and can be had for rather little money. If I recall, the gentleman who owns Tortoise Shell Homes uses one for a delivery truck. It was reading about this that put the idea into my head of converting one into a tiny home that could move itself.

By: Fleetwood RV

Fleetwood RV — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:38:21 +0000

I have been never seen this type of Class B Motorhome yet.
I love it because,Class B’s are smaller, compact, and very easy to drive. They contain the same lifestyle amenities, but usually on a smaller scale. New ones are expensive, particularly compared to a similar-sized Class C or Class A. The Class Bs have less sleeping space for a small family than other small rigs or trailers.

By: Mattexian

Mattexian — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:46:39 +0000

I saw a related story that made me think of the “tiny house” idea– a Duke grad student living in a ’94 Ford Econoline. http://www.salon.com/life/pinched/story/index.html?story=/news/pinched/2009/12/06/living_in_a_van

By: Lucas

Lucas — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:55:15 +0000

Robyn, the VW’s are “ok” in cold temps, much better if you sleep downstairs, rather than pop the top, which is just canvas. The Samba is a great resource for info on VW’s and accessories to accompany them. There are some options for small electric heaters out there too. My van stays in the garage during winter, road salt is not my friend. A lot of the B’s come w/ gas furnaces.

Moontree, that is the kind of idea I was getting at. Simplistic, reasonably priced, and doesn’t scream, “Hey I’m camping/living in this thing!” Size wise, the lighter the better. I do not want to rely on a large V8 or Diesel Powered engine to pull/drive my home, nor do I want to give my meager income to the global petrochemical overlords!

By: Moontree Ranch

Moontree Ranch — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:34:57 +0000

For Lucas, for stealth camping, I meet an artist at a craft show who had converted a basic white sided cargo trailer into a camper. From the out side it looked just like any contractor’s rig or the other half dozen basic trailers at the craft show that weekend. Inside he had a bunk area, that had storage underneath for his “art and tent” and the front had a small sitting area/ kitchen. the major drawback in my book was the lack of windows…just one little one in the side door. You have to admire the price on these basic trailers I have a 5×8 that I picked up shinny and new for $2500, the nest size up was about 4k. for a base to built a rig that would be the size to go with…I can’t quite stand up in mine..but it tows easily being just a touch narrower than my Tacoma.