Wendell, Then that means you will stop by & see us when you're in town. That is if we are
in town, haha! Just drop a line & let us know when. Russ & Deb--- In View-
Navion@yahoogroups.
>
> Russ,
>
> I have a brother who lives just west of Hebron and a niece (his
> daughter) who lives in West Zanesville. I believe she lives on Rehl
> Rr. just off I70 and National Rd. I spend a couple weeks each
> September around the Newark and Zanesville area.
>
> Wendell
> 07 H-View
> Evans, Ga.
>
> --- In View-Navion@
> >
> > ---Re: Sofa Bed Thanks for the return! We can only wonder about
> what it is like to be F/T
> > and with folks like you it helps to pass the time until it is our
> turn to go. Keep us posted
> > and if you are passing by Ohio on Interstate 70, east of Columbus,
> Stop over & rest awhile!
> > Russ & Debbie In View-Navion@
> <r.weiss@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In View-Navion@
> > > How is life on the road in
> > > >
> > >
> yourView,anyway?
> > > Russ & Deb in Ohio
> > > You may be sorry you asked but here goes:
> > > Thanks for this great idea. I read your prior post and forgot
> about
> > > it. I will give this a try.
> > >
> > > Having realized that I forgot about the Aerobed and your post and
> > > given your question "How is life on the road in your View,
> anyway?"
> > > and the fact that there are many new members on this forum, I
> will
> > > provide a summary of our experience and report on the upgrades we
> did
> > > to Our View.
> > >
> > > Travels:
> > > Last winter we spent three months touring the entire length of
> Baja
> > > and then spent two more months in SoCal in Our View. Then we took
> a
> > > two month trip to British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies, The
> Olympic
> > > Peninsula and the Oregon Coast. This winter we spent four months
> in
> > > Our View traveling through Oregon, California, Arizona, New
> Mexico,
> > > Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida all the way to Key
> West. We
> > > further took an extended trip, about a month to Eastern Oregon,
> Hells
> > > Canyon, The Dalles, Hood River etc as well as a few short trips
> to
> > > the Oregon Coast.
> > >
> > > Upgrades:
> > >
> > > We are fortunate to live close to Upscale Auto, also known as The
> > > Sprinter Store, in Tualatin, Oregon. They have provided us with
> > > wonderful care and products. I had a terrible experience with a
> > > different aftermarket provider of parts and it was a great relief
> to
> > > find Upscale. John and Karen, the owners are dedicated people and
> > > have developed some great after market items for Sprinter Vans
> and
> > > Navion/Views. I will discuss some of the products we have
> purchased
> > > from them. You can read about these products online at The
> Sprinter
> > > Store. I have no economic interest in The Sprinter Store nor
> Upscale
> > > Auto, they have just developed some very good products and
> have "gone
> > > the mile" to provide us with excellent products and care. I
> reviewed
> > > their shop a few years ago and that review can be found under
> files:
> > > My Visit to The Sprinter Store. Others on this group have
> reported
> > > positive experiences with Upscale Auto and The Sprinter Store
> also.
> > > Upscale Auto will be onsite at our June Oregon Coast Rally to
> > > demonstrate and discuss the range of aftermarket products they
> have
> > > designed and carry.
> > >
> > > Having survived LHM coming out of Hells Canyon in Eastern Oregon
> we
> > > installed the Riordon Turbo Resonator and have been problem and
> worry
> > > free since. I have not noted any difference in sound since the
> change
> > > out.
> > >
> > > Upscale Auto Suspension Upgrade:
> > >
> > > We are glad we did the upgrade, which includes two additional
> > > springs, Konan Shocks, Sway Bar, realignment of the air bags etc.
> The
> > > improvement in handling and ride are significant and it is one of
> the
> > > best investments we have made in Our View.
> > >
> > > Upscale Nudge Bar:
> > >
> > > We installed the nudge bar/skid plate/boat launcher that John
> > > designed. We are very glad we have this as it provides good
> > > protection to the front and underside of the engine compartment.
> > > Traveling to Mexico and parts of the US where cattle and other
> > > animals are free range, we are comforted to know we have the
> > > protection in the front of Our View. We launch our boat by
> driving it
> > > into the water rather than going through the arduous and oft
> > > dangerous task of backing a motor home into water. The skid plate
> > > provides precious protection for the many parts in the front of
> the
> > > engine compartment that are exposed to damage due to minimal
> > > protection. Take a look under the front of your RV and be very
> > > careful about hitting anything. We nearly hit a javelin in Texas
> and
> > > a horse in Mexico and both reminded ourselves how fortunate we
> are to
> > > have the nudge bar.
> > >
> > > Transmission Cooler:
> > > I have no idea how it is working, I just know it is there and
> hope
> > > for the best. No problems yet with the tranny.
> > >
> > > Inside Window Covers:
> > >
> > > We also purchased inside front window covers from The Sprinter
> Store.
> > > They provide not only security inside Our View but also offer
> much
> > > needed insulation. We have awoken to ice inside of our front
> windows.
> > > They are easy to attach with suction cups and fold for easy
> storage
> > > at night.
> > >
> > > Scanguage II
> > >
> > > The Scanguage provides valuable info such as accurate MPH, MPG,
> RPM,
> > > Manifold Temp and other readings as well as codes for engine
> > > problems. I love having accurate MPH reading available, the guage
> > > that comes from the factory does not read accurate MPH. I have
> not
> > > had to use it for trouble codes yet, but it is a good thing to
> have
> > > aboard in case of problems.
> > >
> > > Swivel Seats:
> > >
> > > We had Upscale install Swivel Seats and love them. They provide
> much
> > > needed space and we use them daily on the road.
> > >
> > > Sprinter Store Steps:
> > >
> > > After going through two other steps, John at The Sprinter Store
> > > designed new steps for entry into the cab. I have a bad hip and
> my
> > > spouse a bionic knee. The steps are great, well built, sturdy and
> > > wide. We like them very much.
> > >
> > > Book Shelves:
> > >
> > > A carpenter designed book shelves for us that are attached to
> both
> > > sides of the slide out walls and we love them. We both are avid
> > > readers and these spaces are full of books, brochures, magazines
> etc.
> > >
> > > Cookie Sheets Heat Shield behind and beside stove:
> > >
> > > We cut and glued tow insulated cookie sheets beside and behind
> the
> > > stove and they are easy to clean and absorb a great deal of heat.
> > > Feel your walls beside the stove sometime after using a few
> burners
> > > at a time. They are attractive and provide for safer cooking.
> > >
> > > Shelves in Closet:
> > >
> > > We added shelves to our closet which allows for much more storage
> > > than the way it came from the factory.
> > >
> > > Cube Heater:
> > >
> > > We purchased a small ceramic cube heater that works great to
> provide
> > > heat at night and is much quieter than the onboard furnace. We
> did
> > > use the onboard gas furnace this winter in freezing weather when
> the
> > > cube heater would not keep up with the heat loss. We used ear
> plugs
> > > while using the propane heater. I was pleased and surprised to
> find
> > > that using both the electric and propane heater that we were able
> to
> > > go four nights without refilling propane. That is a very
> efficient
> > > heater.
> > >
> > > Batteries and Solar Panel:
> > >
> > > We took out the factory 12 volt batteries and went with the deep
> > > cycle 6 volts and I am glad we did. A solar panel was also
> installed.
> > > I service the batteries once a month, add distilled water, and we
> > > have not run out of power nor had any problems with the system. I
> use
> > > a 12 volt CPAP at night and run a small 12 volt combo cold/hot
> fridge
> > > 24/7 for my injective Lovenox blood thinner and we have never run
> out
> > > of power.
> > >
> > > Macerator:
> > >
> > > I have a love/hate relationship with our macerator as it has mal-
> > > functioned a number of times. I love being able to pump out our
> tanks
> > > over a 15 foot adobe wall into a toilet in Mexico. I love
> standing
> > > smugly by Our View and hitting a button while the sludge goes
> away.
> > > However I have discovered a serious problem occurs when one
> > > inadvertently throws handi wipes down the drain, nuff said,
> culprit
> > > identified, problem solved. When the macerator went down the
> basura,
> > > as they say in Mexico, I went with the short flex hose with a cap
> on
> > > it when not in use to stop the dreaded "dribble". I must say that
> > > works great! I leave it installed on the rig and most often am
> able
> > > to get close enough to the dump to not need any additional flex
> hose
> > > added on it. I like that. Whoosh and away it goes!
> > >
> > > Advice on Trees:
> > >
> > > Stay away from low hanging branches covered with Spanish Moss,
> one
> > > broke our over bed skylight and those babies are not cheap!
> > >
> > > TV:
> > >
> > > The DVD player sucks in our unit and stops in the middle of
> movies.
> > > Others have reported the same problem, heat I believe, but we
> have
> > > resorted to using our laptops as movie screens and have purchased
> > > from Best Buy an inexpensive set of amplified stereo speakers and
> > > this system works great. One would thing that on a $70,000 motor
> home
> > > that the DVD would work, but I have found that I have high
> > > expectations.
> > >
> > > Water Pump:
> > >
> > > The addition of a higher volume water pump and new shower head
> have
> > > enhanced our showering experience greatly. We love our shower and
> > > never have we run out of hot water with both of us showering and
> > > doing dishes.
> > >
> > > Chemicals, Tissue and Shark Fins:
> > >
> > > I did an extensive comparison of TP a long while back and found
> Angel
> > > Soft to work very well in the RV. It is soft, inexpensive and
> breaks
> > > down very well in the tank. We have taken to using the GEO method
> at
> > > times and at other times a gray powder the comes in a cottage
> cheese
> > > type container that I believe contains an enzyme that works
> great. In
> > > addition we have added those shark fins to our gray and black
> water
> > > vent pipes and no longer have experienced sewer odors in Our View.
> > >
> > > Swing out Carrier:
> > >
> > > We purchased a swing out carrier for the back of our View and it
> > > carries a lot. It carries my electric scooter very comfortably,
> it is
> > > a collapsible model. We had to drill an additional hole in the
> tongue
> > > of this carrier in order to have it fit beyond the tire. The
> swing
> > > open model is necessary in order to open it because of the
> placement
> > > of the tire.
> > >
> > > Hub Caps:
> > >
> > > We have lost three now. What can I say?? Look for them and you
> may
> > > have them if you find them.
> > >
> > > GPS:
> > >
> > > We have a Garmin that we call Chris after St. Christopher, the
> Patron
> > > Saint of Travelers. We have been finding out more and more about
> > > Chris and how she can help. I will never again navigate a city
> > > without Chris, enough said, too much to pay attention to with a
> motor
> > > home in town. She also has been invaluable in finding places to
> eat
> > > as she lists restaurants by type as well as things like
> attractions,
> > > State Parks, RV Parks etc. Chris is an invaluable travel
> companion.
> > >
> > > Freezing Weather:
> > >
> > > We spent a night in Flagstaff, AZ where we were snowed in and the
> > > temp was 8 degrees. Man oh man did I sweat that one!! The water
> pipes
> > > and pump froze but thawed out as we headed south and no damage
> > > occurred to the system….YEA!!
> water
> > > hose attached when it freezes outside…..live and learn.
> > >
> > > Mirrors:
> > >
> > > We had Upscale install European mirrors on Our View and they are
> > > wonderful. The factory mirrors are terrible and in my view
> dangerous.
> > >
> > > You asked how life is on the road in our View. I can tell you
> that we
> > > were grateful each day to be in such a wonderful motor home. We
> have
> > > absolutely no regrets about purchasing it or the upgrades we have
> > > done to it. Life is good on the road and each day is an
> adventure.
> > > The GPS has become more and more important to us as we have
> learned
> > > how to use it. We both got absolutely sick of fried food in the
> > > south, fried everything including candy bars!! Our solution is to
> use
> > > the GPS to help us find good Asian food.
> > > I believe that the next major trip will find up with an Iphone so
> we
> > > can review the places we plan to eat as well as explore the
> options
> > > of places to see and things to do in the area we are staying and
> the
> > > RV parks we may stay in. We use our laptops now for these
> functions,
> > > but WiFi is not available everywhere we have been but telephone
> > > connection is available nearly everywhere.
> > >
> > > That is one fine fridge we have in our Navion/Views, holds a ton!
> > >
> > > We have added some slid out storage under the table, against the
> back
> > > wall and it is nice to have the extra space.
> > >
> > > Mrsfish and I are very much in love after meeting on the internet
> > > five years ago. Our marriage has been rewarding and fulfilling
> for
> > > both of us. I will say though that living in such a small space
> for
> > > such a long period of time did find us getting snarky with each
> other
> > > at times. We are fortunate to have compatible ways of dealing
> with
> > > these issues as they arise and negative feelings generally arise
> when
> > > one or the other of us feels pressured. Solution, take the
> pressure
> > > off. Remember that the trip is about having fun, and change focus
> > > onto what will provide that. Our View/Navion is a small space
> for
> > > extended travel. That being said neither of us would trade Our
> View
> > > for any other motor home we have seen. So many people are
> interested
> > > in Our View. Nearly daily someone with a larger RV would inquire
> > > about Our View, there will be a lot of people downsizing to these
> > > motor homes. We plan further travel in Our View….right now it is
> > > wonderful to be back home in our nice big bed and to be
> able "spread
> > > out" again.
> > >
> > > This is an amazing, rich and diverse nation. One could never see
> it
> > > all. There are so many wonderful places to go and so much to
> see…..we
> > > have now stayed in 17 National Parks and scores of State Parks.
> > >
> > > We look forward to meeting many of you this summer at the Oregon
> > > Coast Rally in June of this year. We have had the privilege of
> > > meeting a number of group members on this trip and have
> encouraged
> > > many View/Navion owners that we met to join this wonderful group.
> > > Many on this group offered to host us as we crossed the country
> and
> > > we are grateful for their offers. I can attest to the value of
> these
> > > friends on the road if you ever are in a jam. I again want to
> > > acknowledge and thank Tom for his wonderful work hosting this
> forum.
> > > I want to also thank the many of you who responded to my pleas
> for
> > > help when we were in jams on the road. Thank you, thank you,
> thank
> > > you!
> > >
> > > I hope this answers some of your questions about how it is to be
> on
> > > the road in Our View.
> > >
> > > Iflyfish
> > >
> >
>
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