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Forum: Sprinter Chassis Forum 01-07-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,549
Posted By Calson
A used 2020 RV will be on the new 2019 cab...

A used 2020 RV will be on the new 2019 cab chassis for what it's worth. I bought a new 2021 to get the updated Sprinter chassis but if I had it to do over I would be getting a class C on the Ford...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By Calson
Be sure to look at the OCCC for each of the...

Be sure to look at the OCCC for each of the motorhomes as it can vary by more than 100%. Our 2021 Navion has a OCCC (driver, copilot, water, food, gear, etc.) of only 886 lbs which means we have to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 40,255
Posted By Calson
Have you actually added up how much you spent in...

Have you actually added up how much you spent in the past 3 years for gas for your current motorhome? Unless you drive more than 5,000 miles a year the savings will be tiny. Compare that to what you...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,631
Posted By Calson
The OCCC on my 2021 Navion 24D is 886 lbs for all...

The OCCC on my 2021 Navion 24D is 886 lbs for all passengers, fresh water, grey water, black water, food, gear and any load on the hitch receiver. Realistically it precludes carrying a full tank of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By Calson
I would worry more about the salt in the air and...

I would worry more about the salt in the air and protect any metal work with some type of sealant. Chassis damage is far more likely when driving on road salt in colder climes.

Look at older RV's...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,898
Posted By Calson
I spent more than a month in October looking for...

I spent more than a month in October looking for a new RV using RVtrader and other sources. Lots of new RVs were for sale in Florida but we did not want to fly across the country and then drive back...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,518
Posted By Calson
As mentioned you cannot deduct more than the...

As mentioned you cannot deduct more than the amount of income being declared with ordinary income (different with passive and real estate and farming investments). But you can claim per diem expenses...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-07-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 47,526
Posted By Calson
My wife and I are able to afford overseas travel...

My wife and I are able to afford overseas travel and in past years would spend over $20,000 on our trips in any given year. We planned to do the same in 2020 but had to cancel our trips and lose our...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-07-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,777
Posted By Calson
It will take a month to have a significant amount...

It will take a month to have a significant amount of discharge with a wet battery and so no need to plug it in 24x7 while not in use. I would go once a month and plug in the RV and run a dehumidifier...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-04-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,631
Posted By Calson
If someone want to carry passengers or pull a...

If someone want to carry passengers or pull a heavy toad then a RV built on the Ford Transit E450 cab chassis would be a much better choice. One can gain more than 3,000 lbs of payload capacity and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-04-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,864
Posted By Calson
What has not been mentioned but a Class B with...

What has not been mentioned but a Class B with single rear wheels is not going to be more stable than a Class C with dual rear wheels. Having driven many different trucks over the years I do not...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,631
Posted By Calson
The new Sprinter cab chassis has a GCWR of 15,250...

The new Sprinter cab chassis has a GCWR of 15,250 lbs when it arrives at the RV factory. With 11,000 lbs of RV added to the chassis the remainder is what can be added with a trailer or toad.

The...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,088
Posted By Calson
Adding a second battery alone is not a good idea....

Adding a second battery alone is not a good idea. The old battery will interfere with the charging of the new one. The suitcase type solar panels with a charge controller are the least expensive...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By Calson
Usually a VIN lookup will provide all the details...

Usually a VIN lookup will provide all the details about the vehicle including its GVWR and other key information.

The GCWR is one number and the other one you need is the actual weight of the RV...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-03-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,148
Posted By Calson
There is a minimum value for a home site which...

There is a minimum value for a home site which can be a very small parcel. In areas that are zoned for farming a 5 acre parcel may go for as little as $1,000 an acre if it is not considered a home...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,148
Posted By Calson
You want a place that is close to a town and...

You want a place that is close to a town and cheap and far easier to find a place that is not close to a town and so the land is much cheaper to buy. If your RV fridge can hold enough food for a week...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 936
Posted By Calson
If you have the room I would buy or rent a used...

If you have the room I would buy or rent a used 24 foot travel trailer to your house. You have electricity and freshwater and a place to dump the grey and black water.

With every remodel project...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,329
Posted By Calson
There is not much reason to be a tornado zone...

There is not much reason to be a tornado zone with an RV that is portable and can be moved outside the area by traveling east or west with a few hours drive time.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,993
Posted By Calson
Something I observed when I had a sailboat in a...

Something I observed when I had a sailboat in a slip was that the bigger the boat the less it left the dock and this was evident from the marine growth on the hull. With an RV though there are full...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,864
Posted By Calson
I drove a pickup with a 3500 lb Lance camper for...

I drove a pickup with a 3500 lb Lance camper for 5 years and many miles. I upgraded the tires and added SuperSprings and changed out the factory shocks for adjustable Rancho XL ones and added a Big...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,233
Posted By Calson
You will want to have an agreement that covers...

You will want to have an agreement that covers the current and any future owners of the land to a maintenance fee increase that is no greater than a certain percentage. My mother got a piece of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 31,522
Posted By Calson
The single greatest factor in truck fuel economy...

The single greatest factor in truck fuel economy is the person behind the wheel. The exact same rig pulling the same load over the same route with one driver can average 6 mpg and a different driver...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,501
Posted By Calson
It makes no sense to state that crimp connectors...

It makes no sense to state that crimp connectors were used for line work when the situation is completely different from RV wiring. 200 feet above the ground a solder connection would be difficult...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,466
Posted By Calson
My dogs were very well behaved as most working...

My dogs were very well behaved as most working dogs tend to be. I am allergic to cat dander/saliva and people that I know who travel with cats will leave them in the room while they are out...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-01-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,733
Posted By Calson
Initially LTV had announced that they were going...

Initially LTV had announced that they were going to a Dodge cab chassis for the gas powered Wonder. In 2020 the Ford Transit cab chassis was used but with the Ford diesel engine that was discontinued...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-01-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,983
Posted By Calson
The Napa Marine RV batteries that Winnebago puts...

The Napa Marine RV batteries that Winnebago puts in its motorhomes have a 30 month warranty which provides an indication of the expected life for these batteries by the manufacturer. What is not...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-01-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,630
Posted By Calson
You will get a lot more useful information if you...

You will get a lot more useful information if you search on Amazon for these. Then you will be able to read the reviews by customers and get an idea as to which work the best.
For my part I have the...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 01-01-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,292
Posted By Calson
After getting the greenlight procedure on my...

After getting the greenlight procedure on my prostrate I went from getting up several times during the night to never needing to get up once to relieve myself. When you can empty your bladder 100% it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-01-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,466
Posted By Calson
There is a great deal of difference in a couple...

There is a great deal of difference in a couple traveling and a family with two or more children when it comes to cost. We have used tents and slide-in campers and a travel trailer and bought a Class...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-30-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,200
Posted By Calson
The chassis is going to be one year back from...

The chassis is going to be one year back from that of the Class C RV. If Ford or Ram or Mercedes introduce a new model in 2021 it will be used with the 2022 model year RV.

If I was willing to wait...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-30-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,953
Posted By Calson
With the gas trucks the gears make a great deal...

With the gas trucks the gears make a great deal of difference and the manufacturers all but Toyota put in 3.21 tall gears to get an extra 0.5 mpg EPA rating for their fleets. One needs to special...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-28-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,010
Posted By Calson
Common sense, though increasingly rare in this...

Common sense, though increasingly rare in this country, would dictate that it is important to have a rig that is safe to use on the highways regardless of the vehicle codes which vary state by state....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-28-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,631
Posted By Calson
The 5,000 lb towing is meaningless except for...

The 5,000 lb towing is meaningless except for pulling a four-down Toad. What is odd is that the Sprinter vans are rated for 7500 lbs tow loads which is considerably different than the Winnebago RV's...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-28-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By Calson
At best 1% of the RVs being sold have a shoulder...

At best 1% of the RVs being sold have a shoulder strap for passengers and none have air bags for the passengers so only those in the front seat have any real crash protection. It is really a moot...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-28-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,765
Posted By Calson
The 24D had the diesel generator and the auto...

The 24D had the diesel generator and the auto levelers and dual pane windows but was otherwise stock. For my wife and I the OCCC is not a problem but if one added two children and a 100 pound dog and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By Calson
As it is out of warranty and yet a factory defect...

As it is out of warranty and yet a factory defect either in the design or a poor assembly job, if it was my RV I would look for an independent RV repair shop with a good reputation for doing repairs...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,963
Posted By Calson
You must get terribly confused when you rent a...

You must get terribly confused when you rent a car and see what is now called a standard or midsize or compact or large car or SUV.

I remember in the 1970's when a 1 pound coffee can started to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,983
Posted By Calson
Lots of variables including ambient temperatures...

Lots of variables including ambient temperatures when using the batteries and depth of discharge and how long they sit with no discharge taking place. The X years idea works for the most part with...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-27-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By Calson
The 2020 sits on the 2019 next generation...

The 2020 sits on the 2019 next generation Mercedes Sprinter cab chassis but changes were made from the 2019, some good and some bad and more changes still for the 2021 Navion that I bought. For dry...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-27-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,965
Posted By Calson
First you need to decide if you want four wheel...

First you need to decide if you want four wheel drive or can get buy with front wheel drive. Second is whether you want a 4 or 2 door car. With the 4WD vehicle it can have an automatic transmission...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-27-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,989
Posted By Calson
I would add the Subaru Outback to your list. In...

I would add the Subaru Outback to your list. In terms of reliabilty Subaru is at the top and the Cherokee is at the botto. I looked into buying a Grand Cherokee in 2019 but reading about all the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,535
Posted By Calson
Electric power for trucks works best where the...

Electric power for trucks works best where the vehicles are used for short haul loads as with garbage trucks and concrete trucks and utility vehicles and inner city delivery vehicles. The truck are...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,135
Posted By Calson
For less than 10,000 lb trailers a half ton is...

For less than 10,000 lb trailers a half ton is more than adequate. Trucks have changed but many have not kept up with the changes. A 1-ton truck 50 years ago had a payload capacity of 2000 lb. and...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,953
Posted By Calson
I had a diesel pickup for the past 10 years and...

I had a diesel pickup for the past 10 years and sold it in March. It was by far the least reliable vehicle I have owned in the past 50 years. The diesel emissions controls are not perfected, at least...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,765
Posted By Calson
We bought a 2021 Navion 24D in November. It has...

We bought a 2021 Navion 24D in November. It has the largest bed you will find in a Class C motorhome. It also has the best galley layout with the most counter space and storage space. The dinette...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,746
Posted By Calson
And when the sleeping bag gets a littly gamey are...

And when the sleeping bag gets a littly gamey are you going to throw it out and buy a new one or try to hand wash it in the bathtub when you get home?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Calson
We bought a new 2021 Class C motorhome because...

We bought a new 2021 Class C motorhome because there was very little available on the used market. So I am now in the process of fixing all the design defects and adding solar and changing out the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,636
Posted By Calson
In the past I have used a bottle jack that sat on...

In the past I have used a bottle jack that sat on a 12x12x1 inch piece of plywood and added 4x6 sections if needed. For a DRW RV I would inclined to use the Mercedes jack on the front tires and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-23-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,733
Posted By Calson
We wanted the new Sprinter cab chassis that was...

We wanted the new Sprinter cab chassis that was released in 2019 and so that meant buying a 2020 or 2021 RV model. No used 2020 that we could find and so we bought a new 2021 which was not something...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-17-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,445
Posted By Calson
The news media talk about the "economy" and how...

The news media talk about the "economy" and how wealthy the USA is as a country but it is only when you average the wealth of the 1% with the other 99%. Billionaires have seen their wealth increase...
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