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Originally Posted by slowmover
Thank you, KamperBob for taking the time to start this thread to answer my off-topic questions. I was having a hard time reconciling the published weight figures with the apparent size of your 5'er. We understand that weight is but one criterion for assessing potential mpg (shape/design are reaaallly big), so my questions were more a matter of context for "Improving RV mileage" questions.
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You are very welcome, and sorry I missed your context setting in the other thread.
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As regards curiosity as to how this thread will go, then, the next obvious (to me) question is how many it sleeps (or, "might"), and what your experience has been with more than two people over, say, a two-week period. Any "boondocking" with 2+ for that period? (Being, camping without utilities hooked to unit).
Lightweight, aero, and good road numbers are one thing, but an RV still has to meet family needs for many. That the website says "Sleeps 6" is subject to interpretation. Six fat boys probably ain't gonna be happening.
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I suppose a family of 6 people might sleep in the base model with loft, bunks and dinette layout. I traded the front bunks for storage and the queen mattress for full plus elbow room so more comfortable for the two of us. Now it only sleeps 4+ including the front seat which doubles as a dog bed. LOL
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Same with gear: is there a point of time considered, or seasons, where personal gear is just going to take up too much space? (One reason I find a pickup with bed topper so handy). Granted, it isn't a rig where one takes along every sundry item, so, have at it: # persons w/gear for about how long? What would be "reasonable" given your experience thus far, and where does a permanently gear-laden pickup start to really hurt mpg?
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RVer's rule #1: everything has at least two uses; else leave it home. Most of us have to learn to fight that nature abhors a vacuum. The bigger the house, car, RV or purse, the more stuff it seems to accumulate. We enjoy gatherings to meet others who are fun, clever, and helpful. Often frugal too. So many budgets to consider: purchase price, operating costs, weight margins, cargo space, vacation time, amp hours, sodium, beer, marshmallows, and internet access.
Cheers
KB