HELP... talk me back from the edge

[gearhead]

Same here. His & hers. Landmark is hers, Bigfoot is mine. She won't even step foot in the Bigfoot. Landmark has been on several recent trips. Bigfoot hasn't moved in a year+.

[wiredgeorge]

Originally Posted by gearhead

Same here. His & hers. Landmark is hers, Bigfoot is mine. She won't even step foot in the Bigfoot. Landmark has been on several recent trips. Bigfoot hasn't moved in a year+.

Had a Lance truck top and it had a wet bathroom. Missus tried once and never took another shower in the thing; we had to camp at parks that had real nice and private showers. Even with the fan on and door in the bathroom open, the camper turned into a steam bath until things cleared. Wife mandated a bumper pull soon after our truck top camper adventures.

[jsb5717]

Sounds like a common theme. Very shortly after we were married, almost 40 years ago, my wife informed me that her idea of roughing it was Motel 6. We've been in trailers since shortly after we were married (not that I'm complaining )

[gearhead]

My first RV was a Tejas cabover I bought 3rd hand from a coworker in the early 1980's. If it had a shower I don't remember it. We took it a lot to our hunting lease. Also a few trips to Arkansas at spring break time. Then to Yellowstone, Dakotas, etc. Then when the kids came along we went to a 1988? Travelmaster Class C.
For 1 or 2 a cabover is great. I can cover some miles...any road, any gas station, any campground.
I love the Bigfoot, just need to use it.
My brother just bought his retirement RV...F350 SRW gasser and a Capri cabover. Left Arkansas today for Colorado.

[John&Genny]

Congrats on the 313RS Javi! We still love our 320RS and the only major problem, if you could call it that, was the water pump went bad this summer. It kept filling the fresh water tank even when it was switched to City so the check valve was bad. But it was a fairly easy replacement.

I think our floor plans are almost identical except they switched around the pantry and washer/dryer hookup between the two models. I hope the two of you enjoy your 313 as much as we have enjoyed our 320!

Safe Travels!

John & Genny

[LadyFaire]

Originally Posted by jsb5717

Sounds like a common theme. Very shortly after we were married, almost 40 years ago, my wife informed me that her idea of roughing it was Motel 6. We've been in trailers since shortly after we were married (not that I'm complaining )

That's funny! My DH says his idea of roughing it is the Hilton with room service. He isn't kidding. I was the one that did the Scouts camping, not him. But then, I used to camp on the outlying islands in the keys with a canoe and a lean to of canvas. Ate what we caught. Too old for THAT anymore!

[Rwake901]

We have a 2019 Avalanche 321RS. For the most part we like it. One thing we did find out after purchasing it is the water tank is only 40 gallons. They advertise it as 66 gallons but it’s not. I complained to the dealer and the manufacturer but that was just a waste of time. Just wanted you to be aware of that.

[MarkEHansen]

For fresh water capacity, I think they include the water heater tank and the water lines.

[Javi]

Originally Posted by Rwake901

We have a 2019 Avalanche 321RS. For the most part we like it. One thing we did find out after purchasing it is the water tank is only 40 gallons. They advertise it as 66 gallons but it’s not. I complained to the dealer and the manufacturer but that was just a waste of time. Just wanted you to be aware of that.

Thanks for the info, we picked it up yesterday. 40 or 60 doesn't matter in our case, the only time we use the freshwater tank is on the road for potty flushes..

In our old age, if it doesn't have full hookups we don't stay.

[chuckster57]

So you jumped off!! Congrats, hope you get lots of enjoyment!!! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

[Rwake901]

Originally Posted by MarkEHansen

For fresh water capacity, I think they include the water heater tank and the water lines.

Yes, that’s what they told me “after” we bought it and complained. That would have been good information to know beforehand. Just trying to be helpful.

[wiredgeorge]

Let's see.... 40 gallons plus 6 (or even 10) for the water heater means there is 20 gallons of water in the pex? This must be in a 1/2 ton towable and the tooth fairy requests access through the chimney.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Rwake901

We have a 2019 Avalanche 321RS. For the most part we like it. One thing we did find out after purchasing it is the water tank is only 40 gallons. They advertise it as 66 gallons but it’s not. I complained to the dealer and the manufacturer but that was just a waste of time. Just wanted you to be aware of that.

Here's the partial disclaimer from the Keystone website "*Throughout the year, Keystone RV may modify model features, floor plans, and specifications. Website data typically reflects the most recent production run, however, any or all of these items are subject to change without notice. Please check with your dealer to for the details specific to the unit you are purchasing. You should also read all labels that are on each trailer for information concerning the safe operation of the unit and its components, actual weight(s), cargo carrying capacity, and tire information."

Apparently the fresh water capacity was changed.

[Rwake901]

Originally Posted by flybouy

Here's the partial disclaimer from the Keystone website "*Throughout the year, Keystone RV may modify model features, floor plans, and specifications. Website data typically reflects the most recent production run, however, any or all of these items are subject to change without notice. Please check with your dealer to for the details specific to the unit you are purchasing. You should also read all labels that are on each trailer for information concerning the safe operation of the unit and its components, actual weight(s), cargo carrying capacity, and tire information."

Apparently the fresh water capacity was changed.

Well if this is true they are still listing it as 66 gallons. You know what they say “Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me”. lol

[wiredgeorge]

Marshall forgot to direct you to the water tank volume sticker. I think it is up under the bathroom sink or maybe on the hitch? Hey, Keystone don't make no darn mistakes1

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by Rwake901

Well if this is true they are still listing it as 66 gallons. You know what they say “Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me”. lol

There is a "weight certification label" mounted on the front roadside corner of your trailer. That sticker has the water weight for all tanks. You'll have to take that weight, divide by 8.34 to get the capacity in gallons. Whether the brochure lists 10 gallons or 10,000 gallons, if it's not on the "certificatiton sticker on a particular unit" then it's "advertising propaganda"....

What does YOUR trailer certification label say is the weight of all water tanks?

[Bill-2020]

Originally Posted by wiredgeorge

Marshall forgot to direct you to the water tank volume sticker. I think it is up under the bathroom sink or maybe on the hitch? Hey, Keystone don't make no darn mistakes1

What?! You mean the 50 amp decal next to my 30 amp connection isn't wrong? (I still shake my head at that goof up)

[Bill-2020]

Originally Posted by LadyFaire

That's funny! My DH says his idea of roughing it is the Hilton with room service. He isn't kidding. I was the one that did the Scouts camping, not him. But then, I used to camp on the outlying islands in the keys with a canoe and a lean to of canvas. Ate what we caught. Too old for THAT anymore!

My DW was born and raised in the FL Keys. Lived in Key Largo until her late teens, then went north up to the space coast. She talks of canoes through the mangroves and not a care in the world back in those days.

[Javi]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

So you jumped off!! Congrats, hope you get lots of enjoyment!!! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

Thanks Chuck, we're hoping to get back into a regular routine of camping at least a couple of weekends a month going forward.

[gearhead]

Javi: How long has it been since you've been to Goose Island S.P.?
...Well that's too long!