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Posted on 8/11/14 at 9:09 pm to
Posted by Diamondawg
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2006
32202 posts
Posted on 8/11/14 at 9:09 pm to
quote:

You want a bunkhouse.
We have a bunkhouse configuration with an outdoor kitchen on the door side of the bunkhouse. Great for not smelling up the coach with odors that stay forever (frying).
Posted by MaroonOldCrow
CSRA, GA
Member since Apr 2012
268 posts
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:07 pm to
Brands: Jayco if you can get one in your price range. Other good ones have been mentioned here. You may also want to look at Puma 5ers. Stay away from Fleetwood products, they're known in RV service departments as "Leakwoods" for a reason.

Features: With kids, get a bunkhouse (as previously mentioned by others).

Also consider construction; aluminum exterior is cheaper to buy and repair, but also easier to damage. A good hail storm can total an aluminum exterior camper. Filon (the smooth skin put on as an entire sheet per side) on the other hand is lighter and easier to maintain.
Posted by MaroonOldCrow
CSRA, GA
Member since Apr 2012
268 posts
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:15 pm to
quote:

the water heater is very small so the hot water runs out quickly.



Three solutions:

1) Take "Navy Showers." That is, turn the water on just long enough to wet down your body and turn it back off. Then soap up, shampoo, whatever. Then turn the water back on just long enough to rinse off.

2) Install a 10gal water heater. This only alleviates the issue somewhat, though, so #1 may still be applicable.

3) Install an "instant" aka "tankless" water heater (like this: LINK ). I had a lot of customers that went this route.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81604 posts
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:17 pm to
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1) Take "Navy Showers." That is, turn the water on just long enough to wet down your body and turn it back off. Then soap up, shampoo, whatever. Then turn the water back on just long enough to rinse off.

Yes. Every camper showerhead I have seen has a button for this. We do this, plus, if I really need a good shower, I bike down to the comfort station and take one there.
Posted by esjchick
Reserve
Member since Aug 2007
480 posts
Posted on 11/19/14 at 12:07 pm to
my aunt is selling a 2013 Passport Ultra Lite Grand Touring 5th wheel. Immaculate shape and only used one time. It's located in Laplace.

2013 Passport Ultra Lite
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