First Ram Promaster van class B
Tonight Winnebago introduced a new class B offering on the new Ram Promaster van calling it the "Travato". More info to come.
Forum Discussion
I'd like more back to front, or front to back views. The floorplan pictured above looks interesting, and usable, especially with the dinette. I can't tell if the bed is one unit, or if it flips up into a couch.
Since the ProMaster is going to be here to stay (Dodge has absolutely zippo in the van arena and a minivan won't cut it, Ford is having delays on getting the Transit, and there is demand for high MPG vans), I would probably say that the Travato will be better than the Rialta or the Lesharo in being a long time model.
I like the gasoline option. That means that the generator could be a gasoline model, allowing for more run time.
I do have a few concerns though:
1: Service. The Dodge/Mercedes/Sprinter dealer runaround that was done with the Sprinter would be not acceptable, we have been through that before, and since this only one car make sells these in the US, it really needs to be serviced by any Dodge/RAM dealer. As far as I know, Ford Transits will be serviceable by any Ford seller.
2: Engine. The 280 hp Pentastar looks a bit underpowered for such a large vehicle, especially on steep grades.
3: Price. I want to see what the cost difference on a finished model is.
All and all, this seems to be something worth looking into. I was expecting upfitters to take 1-2 years before taking a stab at upfitting the new van models.
Since the ProMaster is going to be here to stay (Dodge has absolutely zippo in the van arena and a minivan won't cut it, Ford is having delays on getting the Transit, and there is demand for high MPG vans), I would probably say that the Travato will be better than the Rialta or the Lesharo in being a long time model.
I like the gasoline option. That means that the generator could be a gasoline model, allowing for more run time.
I do have a few concerns though:
1: Service. The Dodge/Mercedes/Sprinter dealer runaround that was done with the Sprinter would be not acceptable, we have been through that before, and since this only one car make sells these in the US, it really needs to be serviced by any Dodge/RAM dealer. As far as I know, Ford Transits will be serviceable by any Ford seller.
2: Engine. The 280 hp Pentastar looks a bit underpowered for such a large vehicle, especially on steep grades.
3: Price. I want to see what the cost difference on a finished model is.
All and all, this seems to be something worth looking into. I was expecting upfitters to take 1-2 years before taking a stab at upfitting the new van models.
