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10-15-2020, 11:36 PM
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#41
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1 Rivet Member
Torrance
, California
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 14
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Here’s a message I got from a lady who just got a brand new 16’ Bambi in March.
“I bought it new in March. We immediately kept hearing the brakes lock up on and on, like metal screeching. it was incredibly scary! After a visit to the dealership, they suggested I get a different brake controller, but when they installed it, the noise was still there. They were trying to act cool, but I could tell were shocked by what they saw..... turns out that the brakes were not connected properly and one side wasn’t even connected at all!! ”
Wow
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10-21-2020, 11:44 PM
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#42
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 769
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You can put little covers on those hinges so they don't release.
We have them all over the trailer.
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Randy and Beth 15 F250, 16 30' International, ProPride, Dexter 3" lift, Michelin 16, Dill TPMS, Centramatics, Battleborn x4, Victron BMV and 1.2KW inverter, Orion DC/DC, BlueSolar MPPT, 300W solar, Alpine iLX, Polk MM1, Samsung smart 42"
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10-22-2020, 12:04 PM
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#43
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3 Rivet Member
2020 16' Caravel
Garland
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 109
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Mythbuster, thanks for the tip. I looked at some clips on line, then found some zip ties in the garage. Haven't had an issue since.
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Eddie
Cosmic Turtle
2017 Tacoma
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10-25-2020, 09:19 AM
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#44
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 769
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Randy and Beth 15 F250, 16 30' International, ProPride, Dexter 3" lift, Michelin 16, Dill TPMS, Centramatics, Battleborn x4, Victron BMV and 1.2KW inverter, Orion DC/DC, BlueSolar MPPT, 300W solar, Alpine iLX, Polk MM1, Samsung smart 42"
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10-25-2020, 09:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 769
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenjeans
Thanks bpparrish.
We’ve been doing some of our first off grid camping in N. New Mexico, & C. Colorado. Looks like with the 90W roof solar panel and partly cloudy weather we can easily get 2 nights with our compressor fridge (NovaCool) and heat at night. We’re headed next to Galveston, then home, and I’ll order another 90W portable panel. When we’re going to be off grid more than 2 nights i’ll pack the generator, just in case. We have a rescue conure (bird) which requires warmth at night. Without the heat at night we could probably easily get 3 nights (no heavy shade) some stress on Lifeline batteries. We had an ammonia frig. (larger) on our previous RV and because of the fan (TX humidity) not that much difference in battery usage. Time will tell if the advantage of a compressor fridge (instant cool) outweigh the other.
Love our new 16ft Caravel and from the response we’re getting on the road, and like our last RV, will be an easy sell in the future if we decide to make a change.
Our experience with the TV, JB, Blue Ray is the same as others that have posted.
Thanks again.
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We travel with a conure.
Our minimum inside temp is around 50F and our entire electrical system upgrade is to be able to run the heater several days with no hookups, no sun and no generator.
We also enjoy the endless trailer upgrades. Just about everything can be improved. Sometimes it has to done because of the poor AS build Other times it is just fun to do.
Examples:
Changing the color of the LEDs was fun, easy, and cheap.
Stereo/TV upgrade was fun. harder, not cheap.
Water tank repair was not fun, difficult, expensive.
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Randy and Beth 15 F250, 16 30' International, ProPride, Dexter 3" lift, Michelin 16, Dill TPMS, Centramatics, Battleborn x4, Victron BMV and 1.2KW inverter, Orion DC/DC, BlueSolar MPPT, 300W solar, Alpine iLX, Polk MM1, Samsung smart 42"
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10-27-2020, 11:11 PM
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#46
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1 Rivet Member
2021 16' Caravel
Oakland
, California
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kharmon60
I am trying to decide between the Caravel 16 and Caravel 19! I have been able to see a 19, but not a 16! By any chance, are you anywhere near Galveston County in Texas?
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Not sure about the 19 but we love our 16. It’s perfect for two ppl and the bed area is surprisingly separate and private from the dinette. Finally, the windows on the front and back provide a spectacular view.
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10-27-2020, 11:15 PM
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#47
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1 Rivet Member
2021 16' Caravel
Oakland
, California
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mythbuster88
We travel with a conure.
Our minimum inside temp is around 50F and our entire electrical system upgrade is to be able to run the heater several days with no hookups, no sun and no generator.
We also enjoy the endless trailer upgrades. Just about everything can be improved. Sometimes it has to done because of the poor AS build Other times it is just fun to do.
Examples:
Changing the color of the LEDs was fun, easy, and cheap.
Stereo/TV upgrade was fun. harder, not cheap.
Water tank repair was not fun, difficult, expensive.
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We have a caravel 16 and are also thinking about changing the led lights. Any suggestions on what type of bulbs we need?
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10-27-2020, 11:53 PM
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#48
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 769
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Caravel16
We have a caravel 16 and are also thinking about changing the led lights. Any suggestions on what type of bulbs we need?
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If your lights are like my lights don't change the bulbs rather add some color with photo gel. I'll send some links. This is a standard upgrade by the AS crowd.
try: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f48...ls-200078.html
Or just use the search thing.
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Randy and Beth 15 F250, 16 30' International, ProPride, Dexter 3" lift, Michelin 16, Dill TPMS, Centramatics, Battleborn x4, Victron BMV and 1.2KW inverter, Orion DC/DC, BlueSolar MPPT, 300W solar, Alpine iLX, Polk MM1, Samsung smart 42"
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11-07-2020, 03:12 PM
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#49
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3 Rivet Member
2020 16' Caravel
Garland
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 109
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Thanks Robert Cross (forum member) for this idea. Sometimes its the simple things.
It’s fall again and the leaves are beginning to fall in Dallas.
Here is a simple mod to keep leave from accumulating between your front Caravel window & window protector (sunglasses). Helps keep your front windows clean. All that is requiring is a 6ft piece of 3/4” Pipe Insulation from the Home Depot (1000 031 791). The insulation comes with an adhesive strip or not. I preferred the non-adhesive and after travel it is still in place.
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Cosmic Turtle
2017 Tacoma
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11-12-2020, 06:49 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2020 16' Caravel
Orange City
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 13
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Tips
Hi all, two tips we would like to share as they were surprises and officially solved:
We were driving down the highway and someone flagged us down. We keep the awning hook tool in the bumper and it had wiggled out of the rain gap and was dragging on the ground. We now keep our hitch lock levelers etc in front of it so it wont slide out.
We heard a dripping at night but only when hooked up to city water. I had checked the outside connection and it looked dry. We had gone from cold to warm weather. We removed the sink drawer and saw the drip was coming from the city connection, but from the inside! All it took to fix was a quarter turn to the right and it stopped. Hopefully it wasnt enough to damage the floor or anything else.
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11-12-2020, 07:20 AM
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#51
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Rivet Master
2021 20' Caravel
Plaistow
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 710
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Some of these QC items are concerning. Waiting for ours, hope no issues. Seems they are rushing units out ?
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Learning and enjoying as we go !
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11-12-2020, 12:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiny16
Sorry I misread your post and thought you were ordering a 90 for your roof. That will not fit. That is why I suggested the 2 45s.
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I had 2017 Bambi Sport 16' yes the 90 will fit just fine. It did on mine before I sold for 19'er
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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11-12-2020, 12:10 PM
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#53
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Caravel16
Not sure about the 19 but we love our 16. It’s perfect for two ppl and the bed area is surprisingly separate and private from the dinette. Finally, the windows on the front and back provide a spectacular view.
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I sold my 16' for 2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB for a few reasons: bigger kitchen/rec area in 19' where the wetbath took up too much area in 16'.The bi-fold door makes the area look bigger as well. It looks just right with 19' on outside. More room outside under bigger awning.
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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11-12-2020, 02:33 PM
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#54
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Rivet Master
2016 16' Sport
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,593
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halford1
I had 2017 Bambi Sport 16' yes the 90 will fit just fine. It did on mine before I sold for 19'er
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To be clear a second Zamp 90 will not fit on the 2020 Caravell 16.
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11-12-2020, 04:46 PM
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#55
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiny16
To be clear a second Zamp 90 will not fit on the 2020 Caravell 16.
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That would be correct
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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11-12-2020, 06:22 PM
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#56
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Rivet Master
2016 16' Sport
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,593
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halford1
That would be correct
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If you were reading from the beginning you will see the OP already had one installed.
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11-12-2020, 06:54 PM
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#57
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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oh well I read the whole thing... its not the issue that I could read but that I do not have the memory that you all have. got a BTI issue. Just can't remember what yall already said. It becomes an exhausting time for me to reread everything. time consuming so I usually post something, hoping that I did not forget something that was already mentioned. BTI from football if you wanted to know.
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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11-12-2020, 07:38 PM
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#58
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Rivet Master
2016 16' Sport
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,593
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No trouble.
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03-02-2021, 03:15 PM
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#59
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2 Rivet Member
2020 16' Caravel
PERRY
, UT
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 48
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I just ordered a 16 ft Caravel, delivery projected in May. I found your post very interesting and informative. Gives me a good list of things to look for when it comes in.
Now that you have had it for a while any updates? Your advice is appreciated!
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03-03-2021, 07:03 PM
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#60
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3 Rivet Member
2020 16' Caravel
Garland
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 109
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Camping on S Padre Island, Tx. Just watched the spectacular SpaceX launch and they stuck the landing. Then it blew up. Our 16 ft Caravel is perfect! Enjoy.
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