Pleasure Way Lexor

I have a 2005 Chevy Lexor and I've been very happy with it.

Don't have a Pleasure-Way, but my 2013 Roadtrek 190 uses the same Chevy Express 3500 van, and it has driven very nicely for the first 1500 miles, getting 15.6 MPG, too.

We have an '08 Lexor, quite like it, and chose it over the PW Excel for several reasons:

1. More footwell space for the passenger - a lot more.
2. Longer wheelbase, thus a shorter rear axle to rear bumper and a better "ride". (OK, I'm interested in the rear axle to "hitch ball" for a trailer as the shorter that distance, generally speaking, the "more comfy" a trailer tows).
3. We wanted a steel body, rather than the Excel's fiberglass body. Yes the Excel is wider, so more room inside, but the Lexor was fine for us.
4. And a few other reasons that likely wouldn't matter to anyone else.

Separately, we chose the PW Lexor over the RT 190 because of the floorplan - i.e., they are essentially reversed streetside to curbside.

Ours is a "keeper". I quite like the way it drives, though it is a truck. It has been bulletproof reliable, though we do try to look after things.

Finally, at our age, it is quite likely our last. Alas.

Cheers.

I really like the Chevy Lexor, especially since they put the shower inside the bathroom. I have had two Excels, a 2004 and a 2007 and was ready for the narrower Lexor when I came across a 2012 that was only 5 months old with 3,200 miles on it from an individual that had family changes and just wanted out of it, it was a deal that I couldn't pass up so that's the route I went. The one thing that really bothers me on the Ford is the drivers left arm rest, it's hard and really bothers my elbow after a few hours of driving. Other than that, I've enjoyed having them and never experienced the handling issues that some have had. I didn't know they discontinued them this year, I assumed they would in a year or so as Ford is phasing out the E series but I thought it was going until 2015.

Nick

I noticed that yesterday. Since PW got the fiberglass molds down pat for the Excel, I thought they would run with the E series just a couple more model years. However, maybe even they are looking at spending their design effort on the Chevy Express chassis and the Euro vans.

As for a Lexor, they are great rigs. Narrower than the Excel, but still quite good.

I have a 2012 Airstream Avenue built on a 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500. I liked the wide body of the Pleasure Way but not the short wheel base of the Ford. The Airstream has some extras not available on the Pleasure Way or Road Trek that add weight, so this may not be completely applicable. The Chevy has a GVWR of 9600 lbs. and the Airstream fully loaded with supplies full water and propane weighs 9000 lbs. The front axle GAWR is 4300 lbs. and the axle weight is 3900 lbs. The rear axle GAWR is 6084 lbs. and the axle weight is 5100 lbs.

The CHev StabilTrak was introduced in 2004 and sure helps with keeping the vehicle from wandering during crosswinds and such. The different front and rear track of the Fords has been a problem for some drivers but not all. Wheel spacers and rear stability upgrades ie air bags have helped. The new Lexor looks very nice although I wouldnt want to take a shower sitting on the toilet. I suppose it is an acquired art!