Screening Those Small RV Conversions

RV conversion vans are probably the most fuel efficient RVs on the road today. The downside is that you are trading roominess for fuel economy. The plus side is you can fit into any RV campground space on the planet. The RV below belongs to Jim Givens (who didn’t want his picture displayed - he’s sensitive about his role in the Federal Witness Protection Program). Jim has been RVing for 30 years and has had every type of RV. He likes this Gulf Stream “Vista Cruiser” van conversion because the Mercedes diesel gets 22 miles per gallon (21 mpg when towing his VW bug). His RV style calls for more driving than parking and this rig is best suited for him. Gulf Stream didn’t think about bugs when they designed this unit because there were no screens on any of the windows. Jim solved this problem by having Phoenix Tent and Awning make screens for both his side and rear doors. These screens snap in place and have a center zipper. For additional space Jim uses an outside screen room to enhance his RV experience. There are many types of RVs that will meet your particular style of RVing. From a motorcycle pop-up tent trailer to a 45 foot, four slide-out tag axle bus there is something that will suit your needs. And like Jim, you may need to do some modifications to make your RV perfect for you. Exploring all the options on the fly - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing