2017 Melbourne owners

[Rivercityjeff]

The Pioneer Radio in the 2017 Melbourne 24K is the bottom of the line double DIN radio.

My FIL is replacing his with Pioneer AVIC-5200NEX. It's almost direct replacement, as it uses the existing wiring harness, just add the GPS antenna. Sell the old one on Ebay.

SO much easier to use!!! It has Apple CarPlay and built-in GPS.

[pconroy]

I suspect the bottom of the line Pioneer would be better than the @#$%^& Jensen in ours.

I spent some time Googling last night and really didn't see any aftermarket radios with Three Camera support. After a little thought, the only camera I really relay on is the Backup camera. The side view cameras are silly in our unit.

[koko]

We get between 13-15 mpg towing our Jeep. Actually our "bottom of the line" Pioneer on our 2017 is really good, just confusing to figure out at first. We have radio, phone pairing, back up camera, DVD and SIRIUS. Those were our priorities.

[KST-184BH]

Originally Posted by koko

We get between 13-15 mpg towing our Jeep. Actually our "bottom of the line" Pioneer on our 2017 is really good, just confusing to figure out at first. We have radio, phone pairing, back up camera, DVD and SIRIUS. Those were our priorities.

How in the heck are you getting 13-15 MPG towing a Jeep? I have a 2016 24K and after 2701 miles (all in TX - mostly level roads) my exact average for 225.16 gallons of diesel is 11.99 MPG. Obviously better than the 8 MPG with the V-10 but I was hoping for better. Especially since seeing the 15 MPG mentioned on a few "Dealer" you-tube videos. I weighed in at at the Cat Scales a few months back and I believe it was around 800# less than the max GVWR. I estimate between 65-70MPH (I know 65 should be max of course), I believe I have passed a total 5 vehicles so far . Those class A's can really push the gas pedal....anyway, any ideas for better MPG?

Thanks

[koko]

We go between 55-65 depending on wind and road conditions...never 70. We've been at 12 on occasion but never worse than that. When it's extremely windy, of course we don't get 15; but when conditions are ideal, yes.

[Pfflyer]

Originally Posted by KST-184BH

How in the heck are you getting 13-15 MPG towing a Jeep? I have a 2016 24K and after 2701 miles (all in TX - mostly level roads) my exact average for 225.16 gallons of diesel is 11.99 MPG. Obviously better than the 8 MPG with the V-10 but I was hoping for better. Especially since seeing the 15 MPG mentioned on a few "Dealer" you-tube videos. I weighed in at at the Cat Scales a few months back and I believe it was around 800# less than the max GVWR. I estimate between 65-70MPH (I know 65 should be max of course), I believe I have passed a total 5 vehicles so far . Those class A's can really push the gas pedal....anyway, any ideas for better MPG?

Thanks

First I would recommend slow down. Your mileage will improve the more your engine gets broke in but not by much at that speed. Its hard to go long distances at 55-60mph but the drive is more relaxing. I get 13-15 if I can keep it around 60-63mph not towing though. I also recommend getting a Scanguage II or something similar to get peak performance going up hills or even driving around town. Watch the LOD (not sure what it stands for) and downshift going up hills or when LOD gets above 80%. Around 3800 rpm is peak HP for the 6 cylinder. The Sprinter 6 cylinder takes too long to downshift if it does at all going uphill. It does a little better downshifting when cruise control is activated. Don't be afraid to downshift going 60-65 if your RPM's are in the low 2000 range and you are loosing momentum or the RV seems sluggish. To help you remember to upshift you can tap the shifter to the left to down shift then tap it back to the right and the computer will upshift when it is time. I was disappointed with my mileage based on what other brand MB class C's get and what my 2500 cargo gets. I was hoping for the 15-17mpg range. When I first got mine I was getting in the 11-13mpg range but my speeds were in the 65-70+ range. I still catch myself at time pushing 70 but for the most part I have slowed down and I enjoy the long drives more. I am on vacation after all.

[KST-184BH]

Thanks for the advise. I agree with the slower speed, but in Houston it is either 10MPH or 80MPH so I have to learn to ease up on the weekend. We also have some loonnnggg roads in Texas. I usually do cruise at 65 and push it to 70 when the wind allows. Looks like my best fill up was 13.01 and no way I was driving 70 the entire 2701. Guess I should also do the simple things every trip like, make sure tires are at the correct PSI, make sure there is no extra unneeded items I am hauling around, etc. Double checked my weight I was only 390# under max. Didn't think we had that much stuff, tanks were empty and the wife was in the store at weight in. Oh well, like they say - if your worried about fuel, you shouldn't have an RV...We are still much happier we went with the smaller diesel unit over a little larger comparable V10. However the color scheme in Texas may make the Summer months a little more interesting.

[Pfflyer]

Originally Posted by KST-184BH

Thanks for the advise. I agree with the slower speed, but in Houston it is either 10MPH or 80MPH so I have to learn to ease up on the weekend. We also have some loonnnggg roads in Texas. I usually do cruise at 65 and push it to 70 when the wind allows. Looks like my best fill up was 13.01 and no way I was driving 70 the entire 2701. Guess I should also do the simple things every trip like, make sure tires are at the correct PSI, make sure there is no extra unneeded items I am hauling around, etc. Double checked my weight I was only 390# under max. Didn't think we had that much stuff, tanks were empty and the wife was in the store at weight in. Oh well, like they say - if your worried about fuel, you shouldn't have an RV...We are still much happier we went with the smaller diesel unit over a little larger comparable V10. However the color scheme in Texas may make the Summer months a little more interesting.

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I like that color. I bet it would look good next to my silver metallic 2500 crew/cargo Sprinter.

[nanaproctor]

we have an older Melbourne - 2008. want to remove the dinette and put in recliners but we lose the storage under the benches. any ideas?

[koko]

Don't do it! Some have. Maybe they figured out other storage solutions; but for us, we need that storage so desperately. Instead, maybe try to figure out how to make the benches more comfortable.

[nanaproctor]

dinette will never be comfortable - we will figure out the storage. thanks though.

[koko]

Well, let us know what you finally do and how you handle storage. We have everything from pots and pans to bedding under those benches. Agree that recliners would be very comfortable, but we'd also lose a potential bed. Look at LindaInTexas on page 2 of this thread. She put in recliners (and included pictures of the install).

[pamanc]

Originally Posted by pamanc

We have a 2016 Melbourne 24K. Last weekend one of the stabilizer supports broke off. It will be repaired under warranty next week.


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We too just had the support for one of the stabilizers break off. Fixed by dealer. Apparently the actual bolt broke?


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[koko]

Uh, oh! Fingers crossed it doesn't happen to us. We're heading out next Tuesday for two weeks in Santa Fe. Can hardly wait.

[Pfflyer]

Originally Posted by pamanc

We too just had the support for one of the stabilizers break off. Fixed by dealer. Apparently the actual bolt broke?


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Any warning signs or anything to look for?

[pamanc]

Originally Posted by Pfflyer

Any warning signs or anything to look for?

We noticed the support lying on the ground at the campsite but no other indication.


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[Wheels Rolling]

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[petersrc2]

Hey, Wheels Rolling
Thanks for posting pics of your topper awnings.
I notice that the brackets are partially on the fascia, and partially beneath the facia trim.
Would you please respond with:
1) Are they Carefree, Dometic, Solara, or??
2) Who did the installation
3)Did the installer use a "spacer" beneath the portion of the bracket extending below the facia trim? i.e. spacer of same thickness as facia trim?
4) Do all of the Bracket Screws extend into the solid framework of the slide's outer wall?

I have an appointment to take ours in to have toppers installed Monday and would like to discuss "details" with the installer. Your brackets appear to be mounted a bit lower than Pamanc's (another Slide Awnings posting)

[koko]

Wheels Rolling, How much obstruction of the back camera?

[campaholix]

Originally Posted by koko

Wheels Rolling, How much obstruction of the back camera?

Yo Wheels...ditto on info for "side" slide. When where what would be great. I've got a Dometic on my rear slide and it works great...I only lost vision straight done on my camera so no issue there as far as I'm concerned. Camping World Akron tells me the dinette slide can't be done. Would love to figure this out.


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