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AlainLe
Explorer
Mar 07, 2015

Pleasure Way Plateau XL feed-back

Wondering what owners are finding with this model. We are considering buying in the near future and this model seems to have everything we could want or need.
  • seems that a motorhome built on a van body is considered a B by some, who consider an RV built onto a cab & frame a C....add in B+ and C+....?
    but then there are the widebodies like the PW Excel and the Roadtrek 200/210...



    It is kind of a 2 step process.

    a.) the chassis/ drivetrain.
    Research the MB part

    b.) the conversion.


    I have an older Pleasure-Way B ( 2006 Lexor on a Chev chassis).

    I am pleased with the quality of the cabinetry and interior construction, thrilled with the attention to detail in the plumbing and electrical systems.

    Any RV is a pile of compromises.
    Try to determine your priorities.

    My considerations were:

    Size of bed
    Chev Chassis ( easy for me to work on- I have other Chevs)
    Ease of spouse to go "solo"
    Parking...I have a 20' model no wider than a pickup or van.

    some areas have size restrictions ( ex: My wife was in Culver City, CA a few weeks ago- NO street parking over 21' allowed there.

    some RV's chew up alot of space for a wet bath...in reality, many of us don;t use the shower and shower at campgrounds...( mine has a shower pan that fits into the aisle)- so devoting alot of room to a wet bath may not be best use of space- or it may be exactly what you need/want.
    Many of us do not use the generators...running one is like a lawnmower in the living room. Some can;t live without.

    Try to list the features you need, would like, don;'t care about.
    Watch youtube videos , there are some really good videos from dealers, showing layout and features

    Mike