tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801217063323814316.post745266800294604069..comments2024-03-12T18:11:24.514-04:00Comments on Meryl and Me Hit the Road : E-TREKWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06664259206096691320noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801217063323814316.post-7166197362056695792013-08-06T14:49:13.919-04:002013-08-06T14:49:13.919-04:00The Roadtrek, and in particular the ETrek, is made...The Roadtrek, and in particular the ETrek, is made for boondocking and dry camping. As to 4x4 and off roading - Roadtrek offered an aftermarket 4WD/AWD option up until a few years ago. They now will refer anyone who wants this to the company in Canada that did the conversions for them and the buyer can then go to that company on their own. Understand that clearance under the chassis is very low - 8 to 9 inches at the highest point. This and most Class B's are not vehicles to take on very rough terrain. Holes, steep angles, and ruts can rip what hangs down below the chassis right off. There is plumbing, water tanks, waste tanks, a sewage system, propane tank, and a generator or additional batteries all installed under the chassis. I have driven on dirt roads, grass fields, etc. but I am extremely careful about mud (I know of Class Bs that have sunk), ruts, unexpected declines, and holes. All of these can cause very expensive damage. Even some roughly paved streets have to be driven with caution. If you bottom out you can take out a great deal. Roadtrek does make the N-6 Active which is in-between a Class B and an SUV. This has 4wd, running water, some cooking facility, and a bed. There is no toilet. The top pops up for headroom. The N-6 Active is built on a Nissan and is sold by both Nissan and Roadtrek. If you want to off-road, this is a better choice. Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06664259206096691320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801217063323814316.post-70291582408476991502013-08-06T10:49:08.647-04:002013-08-06T10:49:08.647-04:00Do you do much boondocking or dry camping? If so,...Do you do much boondocking or dry camping? If so, how tough is the Roadtrek? I am researching class Bs and wondering how important 4x4 would be. I want to be able to go on BLM roads ect but not do any "rock climbing". (-:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801217063323814316.post-61292087018104171772012-12-20T22:29:59.243-05:002012-12-20T22:29:59.243-05:00Me, too Robert. I live in the PNW and solar panel...Me, too Robert. I live in the PNW and solar panels which require light vs only sun to charge would be a boon in these environs. I am looking to add solar panels to my rig (former owner had it wired and fitted with a solar battery but removed the panels before selling the rig) and knowing light only panels are available somewhere for RT to find them is encouraging!GabeCyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569993396540021109noreply@blogger.com