Delete Water System?

[daveb]

They are just a smaller shop. Some parts might be different. In the past the pop top roofs were different...that might have changed by now. I haven't heard of too many complaints out of their customers but like any RV, a new buyer must expect such things. Each of the three shops have slightly different build practices from what I've read. You actually might get a better build out of a shop that's not pushing the production line so hard but there are other factors as well.

On your water system you might think of having a cabinet space built where you can store water. They make military grade water cans that won't split out or spill much. If you're not planning any rough road conditions even a office water dispenser might work for you. In some parts of the states the water has a horrible taste.

[Whitely]

Originally Posted by Ford_6L_E350

Much smaller. Fresno does about as many vans/month as Indiana does in a year. Since they don't do as many vans, every one is a custom (even the standard floorplans) and they don't have an issue adjusting a cabinet or couch by an inch or two to meet your needs. Call and talk to Jim or Nancy and ask about visiting the shop.

Fresno has a couple assy lines. One for 50 series vans and one for others. Custom floorplans sometimes suffer workmanship issues and may be slow to finish.

Mike

That is good information which I appreciate. Actually both of you guys' info was helpful but I couldn't figure out how to quote you both at the same time Just started checking out the custom builds section of the forum and seems pretty interesting....but not to do myself. I have accepted the fact that I am NOT handy. Neither is my father. It's genetic But SMB Indiana surely could once I figure out what I want. Anyway,

[danamrak]

Had our SMB built in Indiana......great people to work with. We went minamal ....no water or propane. We always stay at campgrounds, state, federal as well as private. Do have a Refrigerator and microwave. If at sometime we can always add a porta potty. Very happy with our setup.
Anne

[dhally]

We don't have water but we do have a sink and drain. If we're in a civilized spot we deploy the modular grey water tank.

[Tammy]

It really depends on your use. We rarely stay at campgrounds that have electrical hook ups let alone water. In addition to the standard 20 gal fresh water tank we're adding a 40 gal tank where the spare tire used to be. Can't help it as we love our showers!

[rob_gendreau]

Dunno where you travel Whitely, but more and more campgrounds don't have water here in the west. And sometimes that's good; when it's out you often get in and pay less.

I am a HUGE fan of reverse feature creep; the less the better. A wash basin, tank and you are good to go. Take a look at RV and marine water tanks; you might wanna make sure you have room for one for those occasions (like anywhere in the desert west) where you wanna take a bunch of H2O. There are tons of pumps: 12v, drill, hand, siphon. And they work with standard plumbing fittings so you could customize your own setup pretty cheaply. Having a nice square big tank with hose fittings is nice; the plastic jugs all eventually leak, and the metal ones are pricey and heavy.


If I were to do it over, I'd probably delete the water system, and keep the tank. The system has never given me trouble, but it's a bunch of stuff.

[LenS]

We carry 18 gallons of fresh water. Have two 1 gpm pumps, one for bathroom sink and one for the side door kitchen. No hot water. No pressurized tanks. Typically we use 2-3 gallons per day while camping. Find it very convenient to have on board water even with campgrounds that have water hydrants or pumps.