Hi Mike, we've been looking at the various builders especially for off-road use and agree that this seems an especially good option. I especially like the lamination and extra reinforcement for the long term. I do have a couple of questions for you:
1. Any disadvantage you've found with the gull wing doors? weather? bugs?
2. Have you been off-road with the vehicle? Any experience/improvement to note?
3. Did you get a tongue box by chance?
4. Is the compressor strong enough to handle airing tires as well?
5. For cold weather usage, does the solar keep up with the heater/AC or did you need a generator? Does it hold heat pretty well without a heater?
6. Where is the hot water heater located?
7. Any changes you would make?
8. Did you go to NC to pick up the unit or was it brought out here?
9. Service/warranty in your area? North Carolina is a long way away for troubleshooting and parts.
I appreciate being able to talk to an owner, Mike and Wes have been very responsive but its always good to hear user experiences...
Thanks! Susan
Susan, sorry I missed your post. Better late than never I guess:
1. Only disadvantage is closing them with shoes off and getting in a night. If you have long arms like me its not an issue. I think a small loop of rope would solve this. Pretty small issue however. And the shelter it provides when raining makes it worth that little inconvenience.
2. I've been on a LOT of rough gravel and some limited trail. It did great. The independent air bag suspension really rides nice, and its very capable.
3. No tongue box. Thought about it. Decided on the wait and see approach. I'm always carrying a bike, so that made the design (sliding opening) expensive.
4. The compressor probably "could" do it. It would take a while. I think Mike offers a more robust air option now that would be suitable to such task.
5. The solar wont operate the heater/AC, you need the generator for that task. It does hold heat really well. The wife and I are fine down into the 40's without the heat on at all.
6. The hot water heater is under the sink cabinet above a skid plate.
7. Nothing yet. I've used all my features and its worked great.
8. Inka shipped my unit to me in AZ. EZPZ.
9. The build quality leads me to believe this wont be an issue. Everything seems pretty modular, so changing something out shouldn't be an issue.
Final note, working with Mike and his team was a really pleasurable experience. If you are anywhere near Phoenix I'd be happy to show mine off.