Navion or View what's the Difference?

alehar wrote:
Flarpswitch, great feedback of MB vs. Ford chassis. Interesting as our pick
for a RT is also the 200 Popular with the wide body. I've come to learn RT's are
very well made and ease to maneuver in parking spaces etc. But I now view it as a touring vehicle rather than room to live in and enjoy once at destination.
I googled your rig, very nice. Do you break down the table for a bed or use the
cab over area? Just the extra sf for true shower/toilet and floor space appealing. Also sits higher off the ground than RT. Thinking the upside to MB is the diesel will out last gas. alehar

The 524CL floor plan was very similar to the RoadTrek 200 Popular, especially in the seating and the bed/dinette arrangement. Very easy to drive as a second vehicle and ideal for touring. I increased the "Stealth Factor" by removing any alpha-numeric decals so that it looked more like a passenger van. This helps in cases where there are parking restrictions. We found that the Navion (View) to be just about as versatile because with few exceptions, it can be driven to and parked at daytime activities. People were always amazed when we gave them the 25 cent tour of the utility of the RoadTrek. But, then there are the comments about the close quarters. I always would say, "If you want it bigger on the inside, you know it will be bigger on the outside." And by the way, the two of us and an 80 pound dog would go on extended trips comfortably. Coming from tent camping and pop-up truck campers tempers your perspective a little.