I bought a Travato and here is why
Yesterday I bought a brand new 2015 Winnebago Travato. Got the Sandstone color. They come with very few options - namely a front floor mat, bug screens and cabinetry finish.
I went to just look and hoped to drive one. I was pretty certain it would be underpowered and it would handle poorly on the interstate. Boy was I wrong on both points. It has plenty of power and can climb hills. It was also quiet and smooth riding.
The floor plan is great for me as a single traveler. I can even see taking extended tours with this. Having a second bed is also great for on those occasions I take a nephew or a buddy with me. Full-timing for a couple? I think this may not really be suitable for that use. The bed is a bit tight, unless you are the type that spoons all night. ;)
I really like the fact that that bed flips up and you can store gobs of bins, or boxes, kayaks, bikes, whatever in that space. To me that sells the unit and makes it appealing or helps justify it as a second vehicle for a family.
The wet bath is bigger than the competition and clearly more thought out. The fancy vans have wood doors, some have wood vanities and window treatments that all have to be protected with a shower curtain. The Travato is all fiberglass and the door is aluminum. So spray water everywhere and no problem. I had no trouble standing in the shower area or getting to or sitting on the commode (5'10" and 200#).
Oh, and the price. Easily $25k to $40k cheaper than a Sprinter base B, depending on brand. The cheapest alternative at my dealer was a Pleasureway Plateu discounted to $93k. They had Luxors for around the same money - but those were way too small.
I went to just look and hoped to drive one. I was pretty certain it would be underpowered and it would handle poorly on the interstate. Boy was I wrong on both points. It has plenty of power and can climb hills. It was also quiet and smooth riding.
The floor plan is great for me as a single traveler. I can even see taking extended tours with this. Having a second bed is also great for on those occasions I take a nephew or a buddy with me. Full-timing for a couple? I think this may not really be suitable for that use. The bed is a bit tight, unless you are the type that spoons all night. ;)
I really like the fact that that bed flips up and you can store gobs of bins, or boxes, kayaks, bikes, whatever in that space. To me that sells the unit and makes it appealing or helps justify it as a second vehicle for a family.
The wet bath is bigger than the competition and clearly more thought out. The fancy vans have wood doors, some have wood vanities and window treatments that all have to be protected with a shower curtain. The Travato is all fiberglass and the door is aluminum. So spray water everywhere and no problem. I had no trouble standing in the shower area or getting to or sitting on the commode (5'10" and 200#).
Oh, and the price. Easily $25k to $40k cheaper than a Sprinter base B, depending on brand. The cheapest alternative at my dealer was a Pleasureway Plateu discounted to $93k. They had Luxors for around the same money - but those were way too small.
