My Solis PX is my daily driver. It is also a promaster 3500. I live near dc and even drive and park it in the city all the time. It is great since I also have a mobile office with me always.
Had a similar issue with my Travato that I bought last June with the generator. One day it just would not start. Got underneath and started feeling for cables. There is one cable coming out the front of the generator that I think is the main control bundle. I gave it a good push, but nothing clicked. However, the generator started after that and so far no more issues.
Considering what these RVs cost, there's no excuse for water getting in. They should be just as water-tight as a car. I've been looking at RVs, and am getting discouraged by the quality.
This is a man who knows how to put the PEDAL to the METAL🤘🏼 Cool van man. Love your videos I clicked on the thumbnail to tell you that you just like R.J. lol.
FYI, the window leak is because they put a window in that requires a 1" thick wall. Since the van skin is very thin, they made up the rest of the thickness required with 3/4" plywood and a non curing sealant - basically black silly putty. Every time you close a door, the air pressure in the van temporarily increases, causing the windows to pop out and squeezing the silly putty on their plywood backer thinner. Eventually the windows become loose because of this. The caulk fix you preformed is a great temporary fix, but eventually the window will shift again. In order to fix it permanently, you need to take the clamping pieces off of the interior and insert some type of shims (I used hardboard) to bring the total thickness just over 1" so that the windows can clamp onto the van sides properly.
For the fairy lights, maybe try office cubicle hooks. Office desk cubicles have material padded walls, and cubicle hooks are made to stick into them. They may also be called fabric wall hooks. Good luck and thank you for the tour.
I don't think mine came with a curtain to separate the cab from the house. I used the existing screws to mount some rare earth magnets there, then made two curtains with reflectix and white blackout material. It provides a ton of thermal isolation and at night you can't see that the house lights are on if you're walking by.
Love your videos! Quick question... We are seriously considering using the same Class B you have as a second vehicle as well. We live in Nashville, and it looks like you may be as well. Have you found using the Travato in that town/area "doable"? Keep the videos coming! 👍
Nice video! I like the rechargeable fans - they don't get in the way at all. Also, I like some white-noise when I go to bed - do the fans make some (not a lot) of noise? If so, they would be great to have on while sleeping.
You can buy aluminum extrusion channels that you can put LED lights in and put a plastic defused shield over the aluminum channel. it would look more professional and still give you the diffused light you want.
I would be careful about using reflectix on plastic windows because of the increased heat put on the windows. It's good for winter, but be careful during the summer.
Listening to you about your generator. Spending $197,000 for a class B or something close to that what the F is wrong with the workers at these plants that make these RVs why is it that there is always a problem with them what is wrong with these Workers or QC inspectors "?
How about a white color vehicle. Much cooler. Touch a white vehicle then touch a black vehicle in the sun. You will know. Also, white stays and looks clean longer.
RJ, great content man! Please keep them coming
My Solis PX is my daily driver. It is also a promaster 3500. I live near dc and even drive and park it in the city all the time. It is great since I also have a mobile office with me always.
Very nice!
Great update! Can't wait to see you using the van on an adventure!
keep the updates coming..Excellent video
Had a similar issue with my Travato that I bought last June with the generator. One day it just would not start. Got underneath and started feeling for cables. There is one cable coming out the front of the generator that I think is the main control bundle. I gave it a good push, but nothing clicked. However, the generator started after that and so far no more issues.
Hey bro, it's unfortunate that you've disappeared, but we all hope you'll come back soon. These are some great videos.
Considering what these RVs cost, there's no excuse for water getting in. They should be just as water-tight as a car. I've been looking at RVs, and am getting discouraged by the quality.
same here....
Very cool collapsible bin!
Great vid bro. You seem really down to earth and had some great tips and advice. Look forward to seeing more 👍
This is a man who knows how to put the PEDAL to the METAL🤘🏼
Cool van man. Love your videos
I clicked on the thumbnail to tell you that you just like R.J. lol.
FYI, the window leak is because they put a window in that requires a 1" thick wall. Since the van skin is very thin, they made up the rest of the thickness required with 3/4" plywood and a non curing sealant - basically black silly putty. Every time you close a door, the air pressure in the van temporarily increases, causing the windows to pop out and squeezing the silly putty on their plywood backer thinner. Eventually the windows become loose because of this. The caulk fix you preformed is a great temporary fix, but eventually the window will shift again. In order to fix it permanently, you need to take the clamping pieces off of the interior and insert some type of shims (I used hardboard) to bring the total thickness just over 1" so that the windows can clamp onto the van sides properly.
Is this on every year do you know? Or just new for 23?
For the fairy lights, maybe try office cubicle hooks. Office desk cubicles have material padded walls, and cubicle hooks are made to stick into them. They may also be called fabric wall hooks. Good luck and thank you for the tour.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into them.
Love it that you named your van "Matt Foley!" I'm a subscriber to your channel now. Thanks and please keep up the good work!
I don't think mine came with a curtain to separate the cab from the house. I used the existing screws to mount some rare earth magnets there, then made two curtains with reflectix and white blackout material. It provides a ton of thermal isolation and at night you can't see that the house lights are on if you're walking by.
Love your videos! Quick question... We are seriously considering using the same Class B you have as a second vehicle as well. We live in Nashville, and it looks like you may be as well. Have you found using the Travato in that town/area "doable"? Keep the videos coming! 👍
Thanks and hello neighbor! So far the only issues I have are parking garages and small lots. I can get around it by finding street parking.
Could you give me information on your front curtains and rod? I love that idea!
Sure! All the links to get the rod and curtain are in the description.
The van name...hilarious!!!
Great video and I’d love to have seen more, but you last posted a video 10 months ago now. Did you abandon your channel and RV plans?
Still loving it! Just haven't had time to film and edit.
Nice video! I like the rechargeable fans - they don't get in the way at all. Also, I like some white-noise when I go to bed - do the fans make some (not a lot) of noise? If so, they would be great to have on while sleeping.
They aren’t too loud but there is a little noise.
@@ClassB-RV-Newbie Perfect. Thanks.
Oh the puppers!
You can buy aluminum extrusion channels that you can put LED lights in and put a plastic defused shield over the aluminum channel. it would look more professional and still give you the diffused light you want.
i like your show. you are more believable than the long time jaded reviewers. BTW your dogs are so ugly they are cute.
keep up the good work.
get a wire loop with screw loops on. they are used for multiple wires to hold together.
What mpg are you getting?
Around 17 on trips
@@ClassB-RV-Newbie Thanks for the real world mpg.
So cool. Let me see if my HOA will allow this?
I would be careful about using reflectix on plastic windows because of the increased heat put on the windows. It's good for winter, but be careful during the summer.
Love the van name! Lol
more videos plz
Dem tats tho!😄
Listening to you about your generator. Spending $197,000 for a class B or something close to that what the F is wrong with the workers at these plants that make these RVs why is it that there is always a problem with them what is wrong with these Workers or QC inspectors "?
Apparently it's very common in the RV industry. Not like auto industry.
Black van, why is it so hot in here? LMAO
Matt Foley 😅
How about a white color vehicle. Much cooler. Touch a white vehicle then touch a black vehicle in the sun. You will know. Also, white stays and looks clean longer.
Brand new $120K+ vehicle and there's leaky windows? Not inspiring.
It would have been better if you had gotten a Tesla model Y which has dog mode and full self driving for long drives.