Modifying a new Winnebago
Hi, We are looking to purchase a new Winnebago Vista 31be ( that's the bunkhouse floor plan). The Thor ACE 30.2 is a near identical floor plan along with a couple of other manufacturers. I think ...
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Mr.Mark wrote:
Mr. Sid,
For the money that you would be spending to make changes to the Vista 31BE, you could move up to the Vista LX 35B or Sunstar LX 35B (looks to be the same unit both with bunks) that has a big window by the dinette. The plus is it has a bath and a half.
Its also much more money and longer. I had a length limitation I could not fit something as big as the 35B in my drivewway, plus after using mine for a year I actually like the shorter length for getting into various campground and boondocking. But a big issue is also budget, the 35B is about 20-30k more than the 31BE.
If the OP has the money and and is ok with the length the 35B is an obvious upgrade, although on the TV its blocked by the slide, which means kids can't watch going down the road, It does have larger windows on the drivers side though.
Mr.Mark wrote:
On unit that you are reviewing (31BE), be careful if it has the Schwintek slide on the that huge full wall slide. Many threads here on RV.net on Schwintek.
The 31BE does not use Schwintek slides, Thor does on the ACE. Winnebago switched to Powergear across the board in 2016 due to Schwintek issues from my understanding. The 31BE is Powergear, very different track design and I have had no issues with or have heard of any.
