What was a mistake or waste of $$$ on your van?

[EMrider]

1. Microwave. Battery hog and never really use it anyways.
2. Stock SMB springs and shocks. Wish an upgrade would have been available at purchase.
3. Small fridge. Should have gotten the biggest fridge available.

[billwilson]

Will have to think up some money wasters

Because i read alot here, i cant think of any big mistakes ( YET

Thanx guys

ps
love my microwave
love my big watertank
glad i have aircompressor

[daveb]

Deminimis, Did sat radio up their rates! I'm Ok with 15 per month. I actually like to hear a person talking when I by myself but I'm sure it depends on who the DJ is. T Petty and B Dillon make my nights. But my 160 G I-Pod kicks butt when I'm with people.

Rob(s)... I kinda like my microwave...not used much but when I do it is nice; I got two 4-D's so the energizer bunny is on board makin popcorn. One thing to mention is the microwave (per SMB)whether I use it much or not, qualifies as an item to classify my rig as an RV because I have no propane cook top. An insurance issue I believe.

[deminimis]

Two radios at nearly 300 a year. More royalty fees. Too expensive.

[jage]

Originally Posted by daveb

An insurance issue I believe.

The insurance companies make up their own standards.

[daveb]

Originally Posted by deminimis

Two radios at nearly 300 a year. More royalty fees. Too expensive.

OK 180 per year, but being able to hear Petty and Dillon....priceless when your by yourself. But they are raping us aren't they bro.

[deminimis]

Yup, I'm done next February.

[daveb]

Originally Posted by jage

The insurance companies make up their own standards.

Possible, but I was told I had to meet specific standards that the government required to get a loan for my "RV" (and insurance)...W/O meeting those standard I would not be able to write the purchase off as a second home (RV) and get the IRS write off on my taxes.

[billwilson]

Originally Posted by daveb

OK 180 per year, but being able to hear Petty and Dillon....priceless when your by yourself. But they are raping us aren't they bro.

Not to hijack this thread but:
never had sat radio, been kinda fun
but the real kicker:
Turns out my wife, from a totally different culture (Thailand)
instantly liked Country and Bluegrass
Go figure
BTW- "Our" road trip tune standard is now, Mr. J Cash, I've been everywhere man!!

[WVvan]

Excuse me if I hijack this thread.
The IRS considers an RV as a second home? I never heard that before.