New Travato model, 59K

mlts22 wrote:
Looks like Winnebago introduced a new Travato model, the 59K. It has the kitchen up front, two fold-down couches for twin beds, and the bathroom is in the back... where if ventilation is a problem, one can open the two rear doors while using the commode or shower. The fridge is on the small side, but usable. The floor plan is quite open, especially with the bathroom in the back, although wardrobe space might be at a premium, since there were no full height cabinets.

(Edited -- forgot YouTube link)

hey mlts-to me the bed does not look long enough to sleep front to back-just side to side-any specs on the couch/bed

Nothing on website.Gee what a surprise.Inept web marketing aside.I already like it because it's just what I'm looking for at face value.I like the way the beds can covert to quasi loungers for reading and tv with the way the pads can be manipulated.It is a fore and aft sleeper with the passenger side bed being potentially longer by virtue of the fact the feet can hang off the end.Very similar to the current B we have but with over a foot more length and aprox. 7 more inches in width.Once again we get a new Sapruder film to scrutinize with no formal details from the manufacturer.I also like the eating stations up front with no silly table to store in the garage until you sell the coach later. Ok, I'm done for now.

No specs on the couch/bed as of yet, and I wonder about wardrobe storage.

the drivers side bed just does not look long enough for north south sleeping. if you have 2 people it's going to have to be east -west unless i'm mistaking the optics.

other than that i really like it.

There'a a video of it 2014 National RV Trade Show

Travato 59K

Is it a diesel? This from StreetInsider.com

Winnebago is introducing several new models at the show, including a new diesel-powered Trend that will provide even higher fuel efficiency of 18-21 mpg with the Ram ProMaster chassis that will also be available on the Company's Viva and Travato product lines, as well as the company's first travel trailer toy hauler line...

Remember the Promaster diesel comes with the automated manual transmission only. That will be a turn off to some people I bet because they don't understand how it works.

mlts22 wrote:
...and the bathroom is in the back... where if ventilation is a problem, one can open the two rear doors while using the commode or shower.

Hey kids, everybody gather round at site 33!

On a serious note... Great to see them offering new floor plans...a minor nitpick point: it looked like there was carpeting as you enter, which wouldn't be too practical.

If they are smart, that's a snap in rug.

I'd like to see some pics of that bathroom. Surprised that more hasn't hit the youtube by now.

bobojay5 wrote:
Remember the Promaster diesel comes with the automated manual transmission only. That will be a turn off to some people I bet because they don't understand how it works.

AMT's are par for the course here, best aspect is they do save fuel,compared to an Automatic, downside can be " nervous" in lower gears