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Old 08-27-2021, 07:59 AM   #1
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new camper?

If you aren't bothered with claustrophobia, I suppose it would work.

https://www.motor1.com/news/529203/2...-micro-camper/
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Old 08-27-2021, 11:09 AM   #2
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future of RVing?

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Old 08-27-2021, 11:28 AM   #3
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Not No; But H**L no! I guess it’s for someone?
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Old 08-27-2021, 01:07 PM   #4
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x2 on what Papa-T said.
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Old 08-27-2021, 01:37 PM   #5
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Our neighbors decided they'd take the plunge into RVing with a locally converted Toyota van similar to the Mercedes mentioned by Lloyd above. They've been out a few times and said they enjoyed the experience. We had our Reflection in the driveway for a couple days cleaning it up and a couple mods. They came up to take a look at our 5er. First thing out of the neighbor's mouth when stepping inside was "Oh s--t! We may have made a mistake.
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When I put a fold-down "bed" in the back of our then-new 1973 VW Bus with a cooler, we had it better than this! But I didn't have such a deluxe coffee pot! This is not even a Class B, it's a fold-down with a fancy kitchen cupboard! Yes, our hobby is pretty diverse! LOL
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Old 08-28-2021, 07:30 AM   #7
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When I checked out the link for the Mercedes I thought it would probably make a good vehicle for tailgating, but pretty useless for anything else.
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Old 08-28-2021, 10:24 AM   #8
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Hmmm
Nobody has an opinion on the electric RV with the Wankel rotary backup?

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Old 08-28-2021, 02:28 PM   #9
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Electric option is a farce. Only get less that 50 miles at best then engine kicks into charge it.
Not a fan of going pure electric to "save" the world.
Lithium mines need oil based machines to mine them.

The mines are extremely large and devastate the landscape.

Recycling batteries is almost impossible

Planning 1 hour charge periods for trips extends the length of your travel day

Typical lithium mining
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Old 08-28-2021, 04:16 PM   #10
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Yikes!!
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we started with a mattress in the back of a pickup so the first one been there done that and as far as the battery one ---- no thanks.
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Old 08-30-2021, 08:13 AM   #12
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You guys seem to be pretty picky.
Here is another choice.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/f...s-168301.html#
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That one is easy. Someone put a bad word on the front. . I guess i will keep my little ole 5er.
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Old 08-31-2021, 10:34 AM   #14
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Now here's one that might be more to the liking of some who need more room and "other" amenities.
https://newatlas.com/automotive/volk...ion-motorhome/
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That's perfect, as long as it comes with the Bugatti Chiron.
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Old 08-31-2021, 06:38 PM   #16
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Guess what Mark. The way I read that article, you are in luck. The 1,480-hp Bugatti Chiron comes with . It's part of the deal.


Have at it.
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Electric option is a farce. Only get less that 50 miles at best then engine kicks into charge it.
Not a fan of going pure electric to "save" the world.
Lithium mines need oil based machines to mine them.

The mines are extremely large and devastate the landscape.

Recycling batteries is almost impossible

Planning 1 hour charge periods for trips extends the length of your travel day

Typical lithium mining
To expand on Marks comments...Once your battery gets to the point it can not be recharged, the cost to replace the battery is so high it is cheeper to buy a new vehicle...I have a picture of acres of electric government cars outside Paris that proves this is true...
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Old 09-01-2021, 08:37 AM   #18
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Now here's one that might be more to the liking of some who need more room and "other" amenities.
https://newatlas.com/automotive/volk...ion-motorhome/
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I am on board with that one...I'm gonna start a "Go fund me" page as soon as I finish this post....
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Just for the "Go Green"

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I have a cordless power drill...When I first bought it a charge would last several days, now I would be happy if it last to the end of a short project...solution to that problem buy a new drill, I wonder if that would also happen to that beautiful RV...?????
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