Looking at the Pleasure-Way Ascent
We are looking closely at the Pleasure-Way Ascent right now, a class B built on the shorter MB chassis. We would appreciate any feedback on this unit, mostly about storage space, maintenance costs ...
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My wife and I own a 2010 Pleasure-Way Ascent that I purchased used from a RV dealership in Florida in October of 2013. I did a lot of research on it before purchasing. Since then we have used it for multiple camping trips, the most recent a two week trip to the South West (Death Valley, Scottsdale, Cave Creek) to and from our home in Oregon. We both enjoy it very much. The positives: Easy to handle and park and has great visibility. While it is a Pleasure-Way, it is really a Mercedes Sprinter (in our case, a 2008). It should be extremely reliable and long-lasting. We expect to get over 150,000 miles on it. We have been averaging about 20 miles to the gallon of diesel. P W does a good job of interior "fit and finish" however, I cannot speak to models later than 2010. The interior used "ultra leather" and memory foam which makes for very comfortable seating and sleeping. The cabinetry is a mix of maple and high quality plastic veneer. There are 5 cabinets above (one above the kitchen galley). There are two drawers in that galley and three other side door opening cabinets). There is a tiny coat or shirt closet. I have modified the upper kitchen cabinet to store vertically plastic dishes and paper plates and use what space is available in the cabinets providing access to the water pump and water heater. I have also maximized the storage spaces under the sofa/bed.
Negatives: Storage space is at a premium. We store a number of items in the bathroom which is tiny even for my wife and I who are small people. When we park for the night, the trash container and other items get put into the front driving compartment. I am a neatness freak, and have to tolerate clothing and other miscellaneous stuff cluttering the front when parked. Because it has a number of systems on it (plumbing and electrical being the main ones) it helps to be "handy." I have a tool kit stored in the back. I have had to make minor repairs on nearly every trip. Every thing gets loosened with the vibrations from traveling.
I have a number of suggestions for you if you seriously are pursuing purchasing a P W, including buying a used one. Just let me know. Best of luck.
Negatives: Storage space is at a premium. We store a number of items in the bathroom which is tiny even for my wife and I who are small people. When we park for the night, the trash container and other items get put into the front driving compartment. I am a neatness freak, and have to tolerate clothing and other miscellaneous stuff cluttering the front when parked. Because it has a number of systems on it (plumbing and electrical being the main ones) it helps to be "handy." I have a tool kit stored in the back. I have had to make minor repairs on nearly every trip. Every thing gets loosened with the vibrations from traveling.
I have a number of suggestions for you if you seriously are pursuing purchasing a P W, including buying a used one. Just let me know. Best of luck.
