Starcraft Starcraft 17:58-3 options & quirks. Post them here.

[davemc]

The poptop Starcraft still has the old windows. Although yes you can look to get one installed afterwards how ever you want.
Wonder if this is the same reason the bunk curtain does not go over the fridge?

 

[achjimmy]

yep maybe. biggest advantage I can see to a window is when communicating from outside to tell SWMBO the water and power is on!

 

[Swerve]

my 16.67-1 has the kitchen window, is a godsend with cross ventalation

 

[achjimmy]

In the pricelist they show two wheel / tyre options. 245/75-16 and 265/70-16. Turns out the 265 option is NOT available anymore. No biggie as the diameter is almost the same, it was just the 265s have a higher load rating. And the wider the tyre is always going to handle the lose stuff better. Good news is its $200 cheaper

 

[halbster]

So your going for the optional 16s. Mine's coming with 235/75-15.
Have you actually placed your order? Or just figuring out what to go with? What's the rest of your options list look like?
Also finally got a copy of the build sheet, and back to the original question on bike rack and spare tyre, the build sheet has spare on the A frame. So I questioned this again with the dealer as had asked about this before, and they can't have both due to the space and the bike rack would be up too high.
Another thing I noticed on the build sheet is the Jerry can holder was "No". In the brouchure etc this is standard on the OB, so queried this, and they said it should be be there as all the OB have them. I'm not too fussed as I don't need it now, but if its standard then it should be there, and maybe I'll use it in the future.

 

[achjimmy]

Yeah it seems a bit in the air with what you get and don't. The truma Adventa looks good though? They told me it was reverse cycle? Which I was dubious about as on the Truma website there's both. But on the coast to coast rv website there is only reverse cycle listed and at the same weight as the previous Dometic which didn't have a heat pump. The referees cycle model should work a bit better in heating, least until it freezes! Then it's time to kick the gas heater in?

 

[halbster]

I just assumed the Adventa was reverse cycle like most air conditioners you buy these days - didn't actually check that. Funny that Adventa Truma is not actually listed on the options list. Learning a lot from this site.

 

[achjimmy]

I just assumed the Adventa was reverse cycle like most air conditioners you buy these days - didn't actually check that. Funny that Adventa Truma is not actually listed on the options list. Learning a lot from this site.

Yeah it's a 2014 offering.

 

[davemc]

OK.. my van at dealers and yes the window went, nice to get a notification.. Dealer did not know as well
Rear wheel is on body not the bumper which will see what I do bike rack wise later on when kids older.
under 7 days to wait.. still tooo long

 

[achjimmy]

OK.. my van at dealers and yes the window went, nice to get a notification.. Dealer did not know as well
Rear wheel is on body not the bumper which will see what I do bike rack wise later on when kids older.
under 7 days to wait.. still tooo long

Mate time the dealer gave you a favour or too? Windows worth a few bob to get put in?

 

[davemc]

Mate time the dealer gave you a favour or too? Windows worth a few bob to get put in?

Yes crossed our minds, not exactly happy with the disappearance as your left with only the window under the bunk on that side of the van. If we get a annex it will be pretty dark in there. I know its a small window although some light and also cross ventilation. Also not sure how much light you will get on that small area during the day now, might have to put a LED above the sink.

 

[halbster]

That does suck - so no explaination why the window is not there?
Interesting about the spare too, cause i was lead to believe it would be on the rear bar.
Anyway only 7 more days to go, gotta be happy that its almost here.

 

[davemc]

Yes no pics yet, dealer surprised that the wheel was there as well. Yes will be here before next weekend. You gather what I will be doing all next weekend

 

[achjimmy]

Yes no pics yet, dealer surprised that the wheel was there as well. Yes will be here before next weekend. You gather what I will be doing all next weekend

Dave they will just have to get another bar and replace it. Advantage is that you have freed up a bit of weight on the drawbar.

 

[davemc]

Dave they will just have to get another bar and replace it. Advantage is that you have freed up a bit of weight on the drawbar.

My plan to put a box on the front hence the wheel moving. Just need to see what size I have once it comes. Weber does not fit in tunnel rather it not inside the van.

 

[mfexpanda]

Yes crossed our minds, not exactly happy with the disappearance as your left with only the window under the bunk on that side of the van. If we get a annex it will be pretty dark in there. I know its a small window although some light and also cross ventilation. Also not sure how much light you will get on that small area during the day now, might have to put a LED above the sink.

No skylight ?

 

[halbster]

Did you get Extended A frame Option?

 

[davemc]

Got a skylight at least although with overhead cupboards see how much light you get.
Nope did not get extended drawbar, worried at the time to fit it in backyard, hence will have to check size next weekend

 

[davemc]

@achjimmy thanks again for the heads up re window. Would of been a more nasty surprise next week

 

[Moto Moto]

Its amazing how this model seems to chop and change, 16 then 17, window no window, wheel on bar wheel on wall. Sounds like they are feeling their way a bit with this layout still.

Thats whats great about this forum, finding out the latest before the dealers sometimes