10thtp
RVF Regular
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2021
- Messages
- 67
- Location
- Tool Texas
- RV Year
- 2022
- RV Make
- Coachmen
- RV Model
- Beyond 22c li3
- RV Length
- 22
- Chassis
- Ford Transit 350 awd
- Engine
- Eco boost
- Fulltimer
- No
For going on 2 years motor home manufacturers have not been able to meet demand. Due to supply chain shortages ranging from chips unavailable for appliances & operating systems to limited availability of chassis. The B market got a double whammy from FedEx, UPS & Rental CO’s taking a major portion of Mercede Sprinters, Ford Transits and Dodge Max. Almost every upper end B that hits the dealer lot has a customer name on it. Where are the two years of B owners?
A year ago the wife and I decided to return to RVing after a few years off. Our last coach was a Itasca Horizon DP with a Ford Explorer toad. It would be a dream to take that package on the road again. Age and physical disability won’t allow me to safely handle it. After owning 9 class A motor homes we knew a B van would offer a number of challenges. We found acceptable build quality fit & finish in a few upper end coaches. However, not only is limited space a challenge but the functionality and operation of the new systems and technology is staggering to an old guy who’s mobile is a flip phone that I only talks on it.
I started researching these high tech B’s with full lithium battery power, no generator, Truma furnace/water heater and a half dozen control panels all digital computerized no analog. I tried some forums asking for input from B coach owners. I got a few much appreciated replies from class A and trailer owners that were knowledgeable on the lithium battery or appliances in question, but no reply from any B owners that have actual experience in actual day to day operation of these new high tech B coaches. For 2 years almost every one of these coaches have been pre sold and there is a 6 month to a year waiting list. I guess those new owners are on the road enjoying their new coach. I got mine a few days ago, as soon as I can figure out how to operate it We will join them. We’ll be looking for you on the road.
PS
Still would like to hear from some High Tech B coach owners. How is it working out. Can you actually stay out a couple of days boon docking?
A year ago the wife and I decided to return to RVing after a few years off. Our last coach was a Itasca Horizon DP with a Ford Explorer toad. It would be a dream to take that package on the road again. Age and physical disability won’t allow me to safely handle it. After owning 9 class A motor homes we knew a B van would offer a number of challenges. We found acceptable build quality fit & finish in a few upper end coaches. However, not only is limited space a challenge but the functionality and operation of the new systems and technology is staggering to an old guy who’s mobile is a flip phone that I only talks on it.
I started researching these high tech B’s with full lithium battery power, no generator, Truma furnace/water heater and a half dozen control panels all digital computerized no analog. I tried some forums asking for input from B coach owners. I got a few much appreciated replies from class A and trailer owners that were knowledgeable on the lithium battery or appliances in question, but no reply from any B owners that have actual experience in actual day to day operation of these new high tech B coaches. For 2 years almost every one of these coaches have been pre sold and there is a 6 month to a year waiting list. I guess those new owners are on the road enjoying their new coach. I got mine a few days ago, as soon as I can figure out how to operate it We will join them. We’ll be looking for you on the road.
PS
Still would like to hear from some High Tech B coach owners. How is it working out. Can you actually stay out a couple of days boon docking?