New member from NJ
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 2:11 pm
Hello from Vineland NJ,
Me and my girl purchased a 1994 a few week ago to replace the 1989 Dodge B250 conversion van we have been using as our race vehicle. After experiencing horrible weather at no less then 4 races last season and not being able to set up camp, I told her we were getting a B class RV. That way, if the rain is poring and the wind is blowing I wont have to get out of the RV until I have to race (Hair scrambles) and we can cook, use the bathroom, and sleep without worrying that the heater is going to kill us with CO2. After exploring our options and different RVs I decided that the B190 with the 460 would be the best choice for us. I am a Ford fan and the 460 and E4OD is just about the best combination for the era. After doing research on years, miles, values, options, we settled on one with higher miles with some minor cosmetic issues. It is 21 years old! But the interior needs some help. So far I have replaced the toilet seat, Rear door cables, and am getting the sofa and seat backs reupholstered. Another deciding factor in the purchase was that this is a very highly optioned B190. I think it is easier to list the 4 options it didn't have. Mag wheels, CB, external 110 outlet and power passengers seat. And everything works. After I get the upholstery back I will sand the worn parts of the cabinets down and re-varnish them. Deep clean the carpet. Replace the tub and all the wallpaper. replace the door latches with the 5# Southco latches saving the few good 10# ones for key locations. I will post pics and ask questions in the appropriate topics but so far we put 2000 miles on it with a average speed of 70 mph. Fuel consumption has been about 11 mpg at higher speeds and 12 at lower speeds.
Me and my girl purchased a 1994 a few week ago to replace the 1989 Dodge B250 conversion van we have been using as our race vehicle. After experiencing horrible weather at no less then 4 races last season and not being able to set up camp, I told her we were getting a B class RV. That way, if the rain is poring and the wind is blowing I wont have to get out of the RV until I have to race (Hair scrambles) and we can cook, use the bathroom, and sleep without worrying that the heater is going to kill us with CO2. After exploring our options and different RVs I decided that the B190 with the 460 would be the best choice for us. I am a Ford fan and the 460 and E4OD is just about the best combination for the era. After doing research on years, miles, values, options, we settled on one with higher miles with some minor cosmetic issues. It is 21 years old! But the interior needs some help. So far I have replaced the toilet seat, Rear door cables, and am getting the sofa and seat backs reupholstered. Another deciding factor in the purchase was that this is a very highly optioned B190. I think it is easier to list the 4 options it didn't have. Mag wheels, CB, external 110 outlet and power passengers seat. And everything works. After I get the upholstery back I will sand the worn parts of the cabinets down and re-varnish them. Deep clean the carpet. Replace the tub and all the wallpaper. replace the door latches with the 5# Southco latches saving the few good 10# ones for key locations. I will post pics and ask questions in the appropriate topics but so far we put 2000 miles on it with a average speed of 70 mph. Fuel consumption has been about 11 mpg at higher speeds and 12 at lower speeds.