as we look for a small motor home I feel from what ive seen the nexus 23p is our best bet for not having a leak in roof and front cap. we have considered class b and feel the price is high for the room.for the dollar a class c is best bang for the buck and more room in slightly larger vehicle.am I wrong in thinking the nexus is better as far as not leaking.(well in every way)we have never owned a camper before and this is big investment for us so any input is appreciated.

The Nexus exterior construction is about the same as the big brands. Filon walls and a fiberglass mini-cap on the front end. I would expect them to leak at the same rate as similar units. Now if you look at Phoenix Cruiser, you are looking at a huge upgrade in leak prevention. All IMO.

Besides the Nexus, you might also look at the Winnebago/Itasca line. They also have fiberglass roofs and endcaps. They have been around for quite a while now, and know a lot about how to make a motorhome.One thing to remember when it comes to leaks -- no matter what brand, and no matter how the outer walls/roof/shell is made, all MH's are going to have very large holes in the walls/roof/outer shell. It is at these large holes where a MH is most likely to leak. These holes are known as windows and doors. All MH's have them. It is not just the way a MH was designed that determines whether or not it will leak, but also the *quality* of construction that will determine whether or not a MH will leak.

Probably the leakproofness of both Lazy Daze (all riveted aluminum skin), and Coach House (all one piece of fiberglass - the roof, front camp, and side walls are all one piece of fiberglass just like with a boat) wins hands-down against every other brand.You pay for this though ... both are expensive motorhomes ... Coach House especially so.By the way if you plan on keeping a motorhome for years and years, and it has a white exterior color at all seam areas, and you are the type to "make it your baby" regardless of picky asthetics at resale time years later ... there is one way to just about make it leakproof "for ever". Cover all seems with 4 inch wide white Eternabond (once - does need to be redone over and over) ... cutting the Eternabond very artistically with rounded corners, etc.., for the best visual look you can get. Applied right, Eternabond sealed seams will not leak.

Snowman9000 wrote:The Nexus exterior construction is about the same as the big brands. Filon walls and a fiberglass mini-cap on the front end. I would expect them to leak at the same rate as similar units. Now if you look at Phoenix Cruiser, you are looking at a huge upgrade in leak prevention. All IMO.Sorry Snowman but I could not disagree more. Nexus is easily one of the best built C's out there. Nexus frames in steel (72% stronger than conventional aluminum framing). They use Azdel instead of Luan or plywood (stronger, lighter, higher R value and will NOT absorb moisture). The roof is one piece fiberglass with one piece fiberglass front and rear end caps. You won't find any plywood or particle board anywhere in a Nexus. Hardly the same construction quality as the so called "Big brands", not even close.I am also very happy with the heated tanks, remote control heated mirrors, electric awning, innerspring mattress, 7' of interior head room throughout the coach and power drivers seat (to name just a few of the high end features found in our Nexus). You can spend a lot more than the price of a Nexus but bang for the buck you will be hard pressed to find a better value. After nearly 18 months and more than 22,000 trouble free miles we are happier with our Phantom 23P then ever.:B

Snowman9000 wrote:The Nexus exterior construction is about the same as the big brands. Filon walls and a fiberglass mini-cap on the front end. I would expect them to leak at the same rate as similar units. Now if you look at Phoenix Cruiser, you are looking at a huge upgrade in leak prevention. All IMO.Double ditto. The Phoenix Cruiser is well constructed against leaks and has a more manageable price tag IMO.http://www.phoenixusarv.com/

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PhilR_
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015
Besides the Nexus, you might also look at the Winnebago/Itasca line. They also have fiberglass roofs and endcaps. They have been around for quite a while now, and know a lot about how to make a motorhome.

One thing to remember when it comes to leaks -- no matter what brand, and no matter how the outer walls/roof/shell is made, all MH's are going to have very large holes in the walls/roof/outer shell. It is at these large holes where a MH is most likely to leak. These holes are known as windows and doors. All MH's have them. It is not just the way a MH was designed that determines whether or not it will leak, but also the *quality* of construction that will determine whether or not a MH will leak.
Snowman9000
Explorer
Feb 14, 2015
The Nexus exterior construction is about the same as the big brands. Filon walls and a fiberglass mini-cap on the front end. I would expect them to leak at the same rate as similar units. Now if you look at Phoenix Cruiser, you are looking at a huge upgrade in leak prevention. All IMO.

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