Feedback on 2015 Winnebago Vista 35F

You are right that ford is a noisy beast. You can purchase an insolation blanket for the dog house that may help. I guess I really travel light as the over head storage over the dash is only used for sat dish box and cap collection.

AMBROWN, we made it work, we just had to down size, we had a 35 ft 5th wheel with so much interior cabinet and closets , we
didn't even fill them all. So yes we adjusted. Just watch the model year, they changed half way though the year. Our is the earlier model with large window at head board and no side windows and also no window in bath, but have more cabinets then the later 2015. The dash layout is Ok, Didnt like the center console cup holders so we added two under driver and passenger windows.

Towing a vehicle seems to be a sensible solution. A diesel pusher like mine can tow up to 10,000lbs. My 2010 Monaco Diplomat has a queen sleep number bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa with an air mattress that inflates electrically in 35 sec. Lots of closet space and storage under. See it on RVTrader.com

yep, I ordered my winnie without the oven and with a microwave/convection oven.
bumpy

The issues i have with the bigger winnies exception being the adventured or sunstar, is the 22,00 lb chasis, and the 228 inch wheelbase. both items are minimal in my opinion, check UVW of the coach first

Thanks for all the feedback! I agree that it seems floor plan is the key. If anyone has ideas of other floorplans or models that could work for regularly sleeping a family of 4 adults -- I'd love to hear your ideas. Finding a Class A that comfortably sleeps 4 adults on a regular basis seems a bit harder than I hoped. I think this floor plan could address that. I read some comments about the bunk being narrower than a twin - so we need to do a test nap with an adult up there. We like to watch a movie together in the evenings -- so this floor plan makes those family bonding times more comfortable.

blknomad. The monitor for the cameras and the handling are my personal concerns. The class A on the ford chassis seemed to ride smoother than in our Greyhawk which is a Class C on ford chassis. Perhaps the "cheap handling fix" will give us a bit more. We never did that on our Class C. Do you find it loud in the front? This one seemed a little noisier than another class A I drove. However, it is quieter than our Class C.

Effy - On the towing -- we do want to tow but our current cars are too heavy to tow. We are waiting to either have our 15 year old get a car that is towable or my husband is about ready to trade his in. That said -- we do things like have my husband drive all the boys to boy scout camp and then meet up with my other son and I to go camping while the boys camp. It has been a fun way to get to see some different areas. Personally, I'd love for us to get the towing figured out. I like playing navigator better.

On the L shaped J couch. My 15 year old loves it because it is large, soft and pulls out. It has that higher backside cushion when pulled out - but it seems like it would work well for a single person to sleep. Don't know that I would want to sleep on that as a couple. Has anyone found it is too soft and gets uncomfortable over time?

jfskeet - The interior storage is definitely something I am thinking through. We have thought about giving up the oven for a couple more drawers. I think there is enough space in the master closet area for 4 people's clothes. Teenage boys seem to only want to wear one outfit anyway. :-) We are also giving up a little more storage by having the drop down bunk. How have you made the interior storage work?

I really appreciate the perspective. Seems like I can't go wrong with a Winnebago -- as long as we can find enough room for the people we carry regularly. We definitely don't want to get another class C and are both terrified of pulling a trailer.

Thanks,

I don't think you'll have any quality issues with the Winnebago. They've have always built nice gas coaches. The Ford chassis has been around for awhile and if there is a fatigue issue, it will be the same in just about any Class A gasser with a 2015 Ford suspension.

The big issue will be getting an interior layout that works now and for the next several years as the boys grow.

We have the 2015 35f and love it. G kids love the bunk over front seats.
I have found it handles better loaded than empty. Frig, is nice size and love the ice maker. The fireplace is ok, we use it when its just wife and I to take chill off in evening. Like the dual heatpumps with the auto switch to kick on furnace if it gets too cold. Plenty of storage space underneath
. Only thing we found lacking is lack of storage in side of rig. Would purchace one again.

If I understood correctly one of you drives the car and one the RV. Why not tow a car?

I have an Itasca Sunstar 35F and am very happy with it. The first thing is to do the cheep handling fix. This is where you reposition the arms on the swaybars both front and rear. As far as driving comfort, my legs give out and need to be stretched about every couple of 100 miles but I'm a 67 year old diabetic. The power drivers seat is great once you find the sweet spot. When it comes to the radio, we never use it but it is too far away for the driver to use.At first I didn't like the rear view monitor location but you get use to it. The sofa is not the most comfortable thing I have ever seen but it is passable. I can't comment on the over head bunk as we do not have one, its just grammy and me. You will love the electric water heater and that big shower. We have not used a bathhouse since we got this moho. Ours has the fire place under the tv and its great to knock the chill off on a cool morning but you have to reprogram the thing every time you un plug same as channel search on tv.
Gas mileage is around 7.5 but I am usually at speed limit or above. I don't use the auto level as it is jerky and leaves it to high off the ground. When it comes to storage I don't carry a lot of stuff but I think it has tons of room.
Its not a high end gasser but I like it.