Lazy Daze Owners' Group

Re: Custom Options for New Lazy Daze Orders

Reply #25 – August 21, 2018, 09:31:43 am

On my 2016 MB...

*love the auto steps.  Would not be without them.   No lag time that is noticeable.
*factory shocks are fine.  No need to pay more here. 
*bought the CB but rarely use it.
*I was told the upgraded seats are basically the same in comfort.....  don't know for sure.
*cut off switch - obviously needed.
*rear view  camera - yes
*extra outlets - would have got them but was told they weren't available (?).  This may depend on who you talk to
and what kind of day they are having.
   
That's what comes to mind...    Frank

Re: Custom Options for New Lazy Daze Orders

Reply #27 – August 22, 2018, 01:18:48 am

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I think what really matters is what are your plans. From the research I have been conducting it appears as if two factory panels are optimum for most normal needs.
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Maybe if your electrical needs are minimal and you never camp in the winter. Here in the south-west, winter is boon docking time in the desert and it's just about impossible to have too much solar.
Heavy electronic use requires a lot of power.The short days of winter provide less than half the power available in mid-summer.
Most owner use the LEDs to judge the condition of the coach battery and do not know the battery's actual charge level, the LEDs are not an accurate indictor of the actual charge level. To know the battery charge level requires a battery capacity meter.
BMV-700 series - Victron Energy

When we ordered our LD, only one panel was ordered so the roof entry was established by the factory and the panel mount for the solar controller was already present. This allowed, after delivery, the existing 10-gauge cable to the roof the be easily replaced with heavier cable and to use the original roof entry, when additional panels were added, bringing the total to 400-watts.  There is room for another 100-watt panel which may happen before winter.

Adding panels can safely be done by knowledgable techs, no matter what LD Steve says. He is a little paranoid about any new holes in the roof, which is laughable when you consider how many holes are already present. LD's solar roof entry is very low tech, an electrical plate glued and screwed to the roof.



Yes, you can buy these parts at Home Depot.  Do use a high quality polyurethane sealant along with cleaning the surfaces well before glueing.

If buying new today, I would probably the solar and install a larger system than what LD offers, along with two additional batteries.

Larry

Re: Custom Options for New Lazy Daze Orders

Reply #29 – August 22, 2018, 01:41:05 pm

"Are we able to delete the factory solar option? I would hope so."
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As far as I know, the factory will not agree to delete the 100W panel, the controller, and/or anything else in the package. However, any definitive answers will come from them.

Also, there's no hard and fast rule for sizing initial installation of solar components; planning for possible expansion is a good idea, particularly since developments in technologies and products move at a rapid pace. This link offers good information on determining power needs:

RV Solar Education

Re: Custom Options for New Lazy Daze Orders

Reply #31 – September 05, 2018, 06:03:42 pm

Hi Debra,

Here are two recent pics of our '15 RB that I shot for our new AAA insurance.

And here are some of a floor model (MB...TK?)  that I checked out about two months ago at the Mothership.

I'm not sure if our fabrics are still available or if they will still carpet between the front twin couches. I actually like the carpet there but we do have a runner over it 24/7.

Kent

Re: Custom Options for New Lazy Daze Orders

Reply #33 – September 05, 2018, 07:14:20 pm

Tiger,

A nice thing about the RB is that the galley is on the curb side with the awning. This is pretty pleasant during meal prep on a sunny day.

Too bad the awning doesn’t extend over the fridge to provide shade, but I never keep the awning extended while away from the rig anyway. Being always cautious of an upswing in the wind. 😖

Kent