Comments on: Some Class A Options May Be Overkill http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/comment-page-1/#comment-52507 Lug_Nut Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:43:31 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2323#comment-52507 Chuck, To my knowledge, it is legal to operate a 45' coach in any state or province, subject, of course to some road restrictions. It may however, be a different story for residents of some provinces or states. Additionally there are variations of operating permits that may be required. But, what ever your home state or province's laws are, are fully accepted while operating in any other state or province. Thank you for the comment. Chuck, To my knowledge, it is legal to operate a 45′ coach in any state or province, subject, of course to some road restrictions. It may however, be a different story for residents of some provinces or states. Additionally there are variations of operating permits that may be required. But, what ever your home state or province’s laws are, are fully accepted while operating in any other state or province. Thank you for the comment.

]]> By: Chuck http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/comment-page-1/#comment-52390 Chuck Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:05:01 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2323#comment-52390 I have a question about large motor homes. Are 45 FT motors homes legal in the lower 48 states? I have a question about large motor homes. Are 45 FT motors homes legal in the lower 48 states?

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/comment-page-1/#comment-50733 Lug_Nut Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:11:26 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2323#comment-50733 Sue, I love your design senario fror the sauna. It wasn't yet confirmed if alcohol was involved. Thank you for your input. Sue, I love your design senario fror the sauna. It wasn’t yet confirmed if alcohol was involved. Thank you for your input.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/comment-page-1/#comment-50732 Lug_Nut Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:09:09 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2323#comment-50732 Gord, I certainly agree with "A change in seat angle and pedal reach" helps to extend your driving time and stay alert. But, power tilt and telescopic wheel may be another story. Thanks for the input. Gord, I certainly agree with “A change in seat angle and pedal reach” helps to extend your driving time and stay alert. But, power tilt and telescopic wheel may be another story. Thanks for the input.

]]> By: Sue http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/comment-page-1/#comment-50727 Sue Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:24:16 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2323#comment-50727 The silliest "overkill" option I ever witnessed was a dry sauna on a Gulf Stream Class A. Someone must have been hittin' the sauce when that option was concieved! Can you imagine the designers sitting around brainstorming about new innovative options? "Say guys-- how many times has a weary RV'er lamented to their partner after a long day of driving--"Dear--wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a nice dry sauna on our next motorhome? Maybe they could make the bathroom a little smaller to put one in! And wow--wouldn't all that extra heat inside the rig be cozy?" Now THAT's having your finger right on the pulse of the typical RV'ers Wish List! The silliest “overkill” option I ever witnessed was a dry sauna on a Gulf Stream Class A. Someone must have been hittin’ the sauce when that option was concieved! Can you imagine the designers sitting around brainstorming about new innovative options?

“Say guys– how many times has a weary RV’er lamented to their partner after a long day of driving–”Dear–wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had a nice dry sauna on our next motorhome? Maybe they could make the bathroom a little smaller to put one in! And wow–wouldn’t all that extra heat inside the rig be cozy?”

Now THAT’s having your finger right on the pulse of the typical RV’ers Wish List!

]]> By: Gordon Thompson http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/some-class-a-options-may-be-overkill/comment-page-1/#comment-50726 Gordon Thompson Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:46:50 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2323#comment-50726 I have a power seat in my hauler truck. The steering tilt is manual but the pedal position is powered. The ease of power assistance doesn't save me many calories but it does have a major benefit and can also classify as a safety measure if you use them as I do. One of my points is that if something is easy, then we are more likely to use it. Fatigue on the road is a killer. I have a 40 foot fiver and take the driving responsibility very seriously; I try to avoid driving tired at all cost. After two hundred miles or so I am less than exhausted starting to fill the wear. When this happens, a couple of button pushes changes the seat configuration slightly and in turn I may adjust the pedal reach. This is short-term magic and has the benefit of a stretch and stroll without stopping. This is not the strongest reason for spending a few dollars but if it keeps me rubber side down just once, I've made a good deal :-). Gord I have a power seat in my hauler truck. The steering tilt is manual but the pedal position is powered. The ease of power assistance doesn’t save me many calories but it does have a major benefit and can also classify as a safety measure if you use them as I do. One of my points is that if something is easy, then we are more likely to use it.

Fatigue on the road is a killer. I have a 40 foot fiver and take the driving responsibility very seriously; I try to avoid driving tired at all cost. After two hundred miles or so I am less than exhausted starting to fill the wear. When this happens, a couple of button pushes changes the seat configuration slightly and in turn I may adjust the pedal reach. This is short-term magic and has the benefit of a stretch and stroll without stopping. This is not the strongest reason for spending a few dollars but if it keeps me rubber side down just once, I’ve made a good deal :-) .

Gord

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